Kai :???
No way? No way?
Does anyone really think that the power he hadn't even used a fraction of was his full strength?
Seeing Buggy's demeanor, Kai was itching to teach him.
But after a moment's thought, he decided to let it go.
If Buggy were taken out now, Luffy and the others wouldn't have any worthwhile experience to gain.
So Kai stepped back slightly behind Luffy and Zoro.
"Idiot captain, third-rate swordsman, go for it!"
"Let him see what the Straw Hat Pirates are made of!"
Luffy, Zoro:...
Though both were a bit speechless, after spending time with Kai , they had come to understand what kind of person he was.
When you're not strong enough, just be patient!
When you're strong enough...
Haha! Then don't blame them for being merciless!
Luffy turned to Zoro and said:
"Zoro, you don't need to get involved. Leave this Red Nose to me and I'll take him down!"
"I don't plan on helping either!" Zoro said disdainfully.
In his view, Buggy wasn't an opponent that required both of them to handle, so Luffy could handle him alone.
Luffy nodded, looked at Buggy, and grinned:
"Red Nose, let me knock you out!"
"Gomu Gomu..."
With that, Luffy began charging up his classic rubber pistol.
Buggy, on the other hand, was fuming.
Damn Straw Hat kid, calling him Red Nose repeatedly—he was really asking for trouble!
And that annoying straw hat—it was a pain to look at!
Just as Buggy was about to attack Luffy, a fist suddenly appeared in his face.
"Bang!"
Direct hit!
Buggy spun backward a few times before landing on the ground with a thud.
A few seconds later, he jolted upright, looking dazed. A red fist mark was clearly visible on his face, matching his red nose perfectly.
"What... was that?"
"Stretching arms?"
"Oh~ I'm a rubber man who ate the Gum-Gum Fruit. I can stretch my arms!" Luffy answered enthusiastically.
But then, a sudden shock hit Luffy on the head.
"Boom!"
"Are you stupid? Telling others about your abilities?" Zoro yelled at Luffy.
Luffy, on the ground, pouted in frustration.
"What's the point? He's seen it all anyway!"
Zoro gave up, realizing there was no changing Luffy's ways.
"Are you also a Devil Fruit user? Eating something that even dogs wouldn't touch?" Buggy said disdainfully.
"Um???"
Instantly, Kai and the others had black question marks over their heads.
Then Luffy delivered a soul-crushing comment.
"Then why'd you eat it too? Are you a dog?"
(╬▔盘▔)╯!
"It was an accident. Do you understand what an accident is?"
"If it weren't for that damn red-haired bastard, I wouldn't be in this mess!"
"Speaking of which, that bastard has the same straw hat as you, so now I hate you too!"
"Red Hair?" Luffy was shocked and asked Buggy directly:
"Are you talking about Shanks? He gave me this hat!"
"Huh?" Buggy was surprised.
He hadn't expected that this straw hat belonged to the person he hated most.
Damn it, combining old and new grudges makes this unforgivable!
Buggy's anger surged.
"Split into pieces, Clown's throwing knives!"
Without hesitation, Buggy's hand split open, holding a throwing knife aimed straight at Luffy's hat.
He intended to stab this damn straw hat!
Luffy's face turned pale as the knife flew towards his hat. He quickly crouched down.
Standing up, he shouted at Buggy:
"What are you doing? Don't you know this is my most cherished hat?"
"Your most cherished? Then I'll destroy what you value most!"
As he spoke, Buggy's hand, which had been behind Luffy, changed direction and aimed at Luffy.
"Clang!"
The throwing knife collided with Zoro's sword. Zoro looked at Buggy calmly:
"Didn't you hear my captain say this is his most cherished hat? Are you that clueless?"
Buggy's hand slowly returned to his arm. He looked at the three in front of him with a grim expression.
"One against three, I'm at a disadvantage!"
Buggy, being very pragmatic, always followed:
Weaker than me? Screw him!
Stronger than me? Sorry, the wind's blowing!
So Buggy considered retreating. Just as he was plotting his escape to look more impressive, a voice came from behind.
"Captain Buggy, we're here to help!"
Buggy turned to see a wild man riding a giant lion and a young man with slanted bangs on wheels approaching him.
Buggy's face lit up with joy.
"Mochi, Cabaji! I'm so glad you're here!"
"Come join me in taking down these three!"
Running away? Not an option!
Three against three, I have the advantage!
Buggy is confident!
At this moment, Luffy and the others also turned their attention to the newcomers.
Luffy's eyes locked onto the lion under Mochi.
"What a big lion!"
(☆▽☆)!
"That plump body looks delicious!"
Instantly, Richie felt an unsettling chill, sensing something bad was about to happen.
Zoro's gaze fell on the acrobat Kabaji, observing the knife in his hand, and muttered:
"Swordsman? Interesting!"
Kai's eyes were also on Cabaji, specifically his bangs.
"Not a perfect score? Bad review!"
Kai and the others exchanged glances and quickly identified their opponents.
Luffy charged at Buggy, Zoro went after Cabaji.
Kai stood before the lion.
Seeing such a massive lion, Kai couldn't help but have the same thought as Luffy.
"Yo! This lion looks delicious!"
"Um?"
(╬▔盘▔)╯!
"You actually want to eat my lion?" Mochi fumed upon hearing this. He directed the lion:
"Richie , get rid of this ignorant human!"
The massive claws swiped towards Kai , but he didn't flinch.
As the claws came down, Kai's eyes narrowed, and he vanished instantly.
Mochi, unaware of this, thought Kai had been taken out, so he laughed and said:
"What's the matter? Turns out you're just a rookie! I thought you were impressive!"
Just as he was reveling in his perceived victory, a faint voice came from behind him.
"What's making you so happy? Share it and make me happy too?"