One Piece: Arkham: Buggy the Clown

Chapter 127 Image Characteristics
"We...may be at war again."

The mermaid in a blue bikini grumbled softly.

After nearly half a month of exposure to the sun on Noah, her skin has taken on a healthy wheat color, and muscle contours have appeared on her originally smooth arms.

The mermaid was trying to repair a leak in the corner of the deck.

Eight hundred years ago, their ancestors used unknown materials to build this ship. After eight hundred years, the keel of the ship has not only not decayed but also seems to be very strong.

Maybe it’s because most of the hull is soaked in sea water.

A thousand years dry, ten thousand years wet, and only half a year neither dry nor wet.

For example, there are many leaks in the outer areas that are not soaked in sea water, such as the top deck, the ship's tower and the guardrails.

As a biologically powered ship, Noah did not need masts or sails.

It is mainly divided into seven floors below deck and four floors above deck.

The decks are recessed layer by layer, and the top floor is about the size of the Thousand Sunshine.

The overall renovation work was time-consuming and labor-intensive, and Buggy even transferred Franky from the Straw Hat Pirates.

As long as Bailey is given, the little thief cat can sell anything now.

"Isn't that just like the legend?"

The fishman next to Miss Mermaid was tall and looked calm as he picked up two pieces of wood as big as Miss Mermaid's.

Beauty and strength, the unfair Creator often retains fairness in some places.

Every few hundred years, a mermaid princess who can summon sea kings appears on the island and brings great changes to the world.

This is a legend that has been passed down on Fishman Island.

"But it always feels weird when humans lead us to fight humans."

After spending some time together, the mermaids' views on the mermen changed a lot and they began to understand that they were of the same kind.

I don't know who was so smart to come up with the policy of separating mermen and mermaids into two different settlements.

"But the land! We can go to the land, to the islands, openly!"

There was a thin layer of sweat on Miss Mermaid's forehead, but her eyes were full of color.

Hundreds of years of persistence of the tribe, coupled with the frequent speeches of Princess Otohime, have made the mermaids full of yearning for the human world.

It’s just like when the mermaid Camie first arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago with the Straw Hat Pirates.

"In the end, it's because that human was too strong."

The fishman shook his head and ignored the mermaid lady's gaze.

"What do you think would happen if mermen took over an island?"

When Bucky is doing nothing, he still looks somewhat normal.

For example, now, he was standing on the corridor in front of Noah's second-floor ship, quietly overlooking his masterpiece.

I also have the mood to chat with the new member Robin.

"It's their...dream."

The black-haired lady smoothed her long hair that fell to the corner of her mouth and said lightly.

She had studied the ruins of the Sea Forest and naturally understood the special meaning of this yearning to the fish people. The word "dream" had special meaning to her and the Straw Hat Pirates.

“Dream…hehehe.” Bucky chuckled twice, but no one could make out the meaning.

He looked up, the sun shining on his pale face, "I always feel that this island is like an ecological park specially built to store mermen and mermaids."

"The sun shines down from ten thousand meters above, the currents from the two seas meet here, and there is even air. Everything is just right."

The dreamlike scene of Fishman Island passed before his eyes, with schools of deep-sea fish swimming in the interlayer of water and corals and water plants swaying.

"It's not impossible."

As an archaeologist, Robin feels that this inference is still possible. There are many incredible things buried in the dusty past history.

“So they will definitely regret it.”

Bucky paused.

No further explanation was given.

Just as Buggy said to Shirahoshi in Ryugu Castle, mermaids have always thought that they are discriminated against and rejected by humans.

actually not.

Slave owners discriminated equally against every weak person, including humans.

Fishman Island, on the contrary, suffered less damage because of its special environment.

For example, the hunting activities of the Celestial Dragons.

But once you go ashore, it’s not certain.

Don't forget that the Ryugu Kingdom is still a member state of the World Government. As a member state, how can it not pay the Heavenly Gold?
What?
No money to pay?
Then sell people.

This is what Morgans mentioned about the current situation of some member states.

This is not unimaginable for the major member states. For example, the Goa Kingdom, where Luffy was born, has long followed the example of the Celestial Dragons and divided the people into different classes.

Now tell them that they can sell the person at the terminal of uncertainty for a price, and they will be so happy that they can’t express themselves.

As for the Celestial Dragons, the holy land was first bombed, and then the slaves escaped. It was just the time when they were in need of manpower. It can be said that the two sides hit it off.

Even Doflamingo, who kidnapped children in Dressrosa to use as experimental materials, no longer needs to hide it.

This is just the influence of the external environment.

The geographical environment must also be considered. Normal islands do not have a humid climate like Fishman Island, and there is also the existence of bubble technology.

Buggy was in a good mood and just talked about these things with Robin. After all, Robin had been all over the world and could understand what Buggy said.

At the same time, his eyes were drawn to the other side of the deck, the site of the former Fishman Street.

Morgans was leading a group of fishmen and mermaid ladies, teaching them how to be a good newspaper deliveryman.

Objectively speaking, the fish people are not as efficient as the newspaper gulls.

However, the advantage of the fish people is that they can avoid the control of the World Government - they are not on good terms with the World Government in the first place.

It can also communicate with fish and sea monsters.

The population of newspaper gulls is huge, and they are openly subject to the control of the World Government. However, if the navy really starts shooting birds, they will not be able to withstand it.

Morgans could only influence part of the situation. Under pressure from the government, the newspaper gull had no choice but to kill the big bird with great reluctance.

Announced that it would no longer deliver newspapers for the World Economic News.

Of course, if the Intelligence King only has this one channel, Buggy will probably be eating bird meat soon.

What temporarily silenced him was mainly the attack on the newspaper's printing plant and headquarters.

Fortunately, after the incident with the Photography King, Morgans had already moved most of the things in the headquarters, and only himself and Arne were hunted for a while.

It will probably take some time for him to regain his status as the intelligence king.

But after seeing the attitude of the newspaper gull, it became urgent to build a newspaper delivery system that could be controlled by himself...Mr. Buggy.

When the storm died down, he would use one hand as a newspaper gull to deliver routine news, and the other hand as a fishman newspaper deliveryman to deliver breaking news.

That is the real king of intelligence!
All over the sea and air!

If he doesn't give Im and Saturn ten short essays, then his status as the king would be in vain!

Robin thought carefully along the lines of Buggy's thoughts and also looked up at the sky.

She found that what the other party said made sense.

“Dreams are something you should always pursue.”

She summarized the current situation of the fish people in one sentence.

The amazing thing is that both of them were looking at the ethnic group not far in front of them with a detached and examining perspective.

The difference is that Robin is a professional habit.

Bucky thought of another amusement.

He licked his lips and whispered, "So, we have to cut off their retreat, so that they will pursue their dreams without hesitation."

Back road...

What is the way out?
It can only be this Fishman Island!
Robin's pupils dilated. She was sure that Bucky was not joking. This guy would really do this!

What a joke, there are so many ruins on the island!

Also, what does he mean by telling me this so openly?
Are you going to let me stop it?
Robin was mainly distressed about the ruins on the island.

It seemed like Buggy really enjoyed keeping people in suspense. After telling Robin about this, he didn't say anything more.

He went to find Hawkins who was guarding the bow.

The ship is almost repaired and the bombs are almost ready, so of course it’s time to have some fun drawing cards.

The person in the gang who is most enthusiastic about drawing cards is undoubtedly Hawkins.

When he heard that Buggy wanted to draw a card, his expressionless face instinctively refused.

It would be embarrassing if Bucky drew a ticket saying "It's noon" or something like that.

After all, you can't win by fighting.

Fortunately, Buggy didn't try to make things difficult for him. He just asked him to choose three cards and write the names of Thunder Island, Redchiled Island, and Mysteria Island on them.

It's quite interesting when the three cards are suspended in front of you.

He rubbed his hands and pretended to be expectant.

"Let's see who will be the venue for our next game?"

Bucky's hands seemed to be hesitant as he picked and chose among the three cards.

Then he turned over the three cards very naturally.

Grab the cards of Redchiled Island and Mysteria Island.

"It's not good to be partial to one and neglect the other, so I'd better work harder on myself."

It takes some effort to use two islands as a playing field.

But that's what makes it interesting.

Hawkins was angry but dared not speak.

"Fear and substitution, that's the image of the devil you found, right?
This time you should have a chance to show your abilities.”

Bucky thought for a moment and used the word image.

Hawkins is the second person to follow this path.

"The word 'image' is not bad. I originally meant 'characteristics'."

"Fruit development, approaching characteristics, devil omen, devil awakening, these are the four stages of devil fruit development that I have summarized. It depends on how far you go in the future."

Hawkins was not just watching Vander Decken IX during this period. He combined the changes in Buggy's performance in the Battle of the Misty Sea and the Battle of Ryugu Castle with some descriptions in ancient books, and began to try to establish a theory.

And he was sure that Bucky and he were the only ones on this road now.

Maybe other members of the gang will follow this path.
"That's a good summary, let's use traits."

Baki originally wanted to pray, but he didn't know whether Vegapunk's theory was mature now.

Unfortunately, there is no place to publish papers in the world of pirates.

The fruit development that Hawkins talked about is easy to understand, which is the application of abilities after obtaining the fruit. However, Buggy feels that this stage is not only a preparatory stage, but also a long process.

The approach to characteristics is the stage Hawkins is in now.

It is to get close to the image that the devil wants to see in order to please the devil.

Just like what Buggy did in the Sabaody Archipelago, the devil became more and more arrogant under the instigation of his actions.

However, the dark red demon had no reservations and appeared out by himself after killing a few celestial dragons.

This stage can be regarded as a demonic omen, between the awakening and non-awakening of the fruit.

For someone as gifted as Buggy, with the cooperation of the devil, this stage is no different from awakening.

The fourth stage is what Buggy achieved some time ago, the stage of the devil's awakening.

Let the demon living in the body come back to life completely, even if it means it will invade your body.

It is at the same stage as the fruit in his original memory that has been developed to the stage of awakening, which can only be encountered with talent and luck.

However, the former is uncontrollable, while the latter is controllable.

Of course, this road is undoubtedly much more dangerous.

But he is doable.

It is a relatively fair path that everyone can try to take regardless of whether they have talent or not.

The devilish aura induced by walking to the back can even be compared with the domineering color that is destined by birth.

that's enough.

Baki is not a person who follows the old rules, let alone the path he has blazed.

Besides, he thought it would be more interesting this way.

There is no hiding anything at the moment.

"I can add one thing for you. The fifth stage is called taming the devil."

Bucky chuckled.

Hawkins' eyes lit up. Although Bucky did not say a specific method and only pointed out a direction, he, as a leader, had already done it. This was the greatest encouragement to Hawkins.

He originally thought that the Joker was so crazy because he was influenced by the devil.

Now it seems that the devil is not as crazy as the clown.

Even Robin was surprised. There were many types of Devil Fruits, and the development methods were different. There had always only been awakened and unawakened divisions. This was the first time someone had taken a new path.

I have also seen similar descriptions in some ancient books.

Probably, some people with special abilities will become very similar to their previous ones.

"Robin, you summarize these four stages and then let Morgause spread it in the underground world."

Bucky folded his arms with a smirk on his face.

The first four stages summarized by Hawkins are all good, but the fifth stage, taming the demon, is the key.

In other words, the ultimate goal of everything is to tame the devil.

Without this goal guide
That's going to be a lot of fun.

The Demon Encyclopedia is expected to update with several new species of mythical beasts.

Robin obviously saw the guy's bad taste. After a moment of silence, he nodded.

If this guy's theory is true
The price of devil fruits may double again.

"Morganse has been on the island for seven or eight days, right?"

He clapped his hands again and said thoughtfully.

But what he was thinking about mainly was what Morgans had mentioned before, the time when the navy was recruiting coating craftsmen.

When friends come to see him excitedly, how can he not leave some gifts for them?

It was worth it that I stayed on the island honestly for such a long time.

It just so happened that I had the idea of ​​cutting off the fishmen’s retreat just now.

"Such a large island, without Moria or the Power Rock, it would be very difficult to blow it up."

He kind of missed Moria's biological bomb.

It’s best to start with the two layers of bubbles outside Fishman Island.

It just so happens that I have produced a lot of Bucky bombs on hand.
This chapter finally improves Buggy's combat power system and raises the upper limit of the devil fruit (Teacher Kai, I'm sorry!)
The path behind taming the demon is also very clear.

One is to strengthen the demons, and the other is to incorporate new demons.

What do you think, dear readers?
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(End of this chapter)