One Piece: Arkham: Buggy the Clown

Chapter 237: Red Harbor’s First Greeting

The day after the clown arrived.

The flying squirrel looked out the window with heavy dark circles under its eyes.

The morning sun shone on the iron-gray buildings of the base, as if covering them with a layer of golden gauze. Three warships were docked quietly at the port, and waves were surging around the hulls from time to time.

The years were so peaceful that even the flying squirrel found it hard to believe.

“He really didn’t blow it up.”

"This madman is still communicable, as long as you are not on the opposite side of him."

The flying squirrel finally felt relieved.

As usual, he washed up, put on a navy coat, and walked towards his office.

An officer with the rank of brigadier general was already waiting at the door.

T. Penn, one of his current deputies.

Another person who transferred from the CP organization, Kibin, had been kicked out by him and sent to a branch base in the second half of the New World.

For a guy who is not on the same page with him and even stabs him in the back at a critical moment, it is already very merciful for Flying Squirrel not to put a bounty on his head.

However, the naval bases in the second half of the New World are like bridgeheads on the front line. Once anything happens, they will be isolated and helpless.

The Navy doesn't pay much attention to these places.

"Your Excellency, Base Commander!"

Seeing the flying squirrel coming, T Peng En gave a very standard military salute.

"How are the reinforcements prepared?"

"We are already on the warship waiting for your order and can set off at any time."

Apart from T. Penn's almost mummified face and grayish skin, he is actually the most ideal navy.

He has a strong sense of justice and cares about his subordinates, and is very popular in the G1 base.

This is also the reason why the flying squirrel kept only this brigadier general.

But now I can't keep it.

In order to ensure the security of the World Conference, the World Government has mobilized key personnel from various branches to garrison in Marijoa, and even Marshal Aokiji has set up his office there.

T. Penn is one of them.

This is also the team that the flying squirrel intends to let the clown infiltrate.

This made him look at his subordinates with a bit of pity.

There's nothing you can do. Who made you bump into it?
"Yes." He nodded. "We can set off at any time after counting the number of people and supplies. The application for Red Harbor has been approved."

The flying squirrel didn't let T. Peng En stand there at the door. After entering the office, he made a cup of tea.

Then I saw T. Penn sitting in the seat where Bucky sat yesterday.

"There's something you have to remember," he said after taking a breath.

"Yes!" T. Peng En's attitude straightened up and he took out his small notebook.

"Um, don't take it so seriously. I mean, don't write it down."

The flying squirrel knew exactly what he had done and would certainly not let T. Peng remember it.

He just reminded: "Just be nice to your subordinates during the mission."

"Well, even if the suggestion is a little outrageous, don't refute it directly."

There was something fishy about what he said, but T. Pengen nodded anyway.

Then his expression showed some nervousness again, "By the way, Mr. Base Commander, is there anything that Mary Geoise needs special attention?"

"This is your first time to the Holy Land." The flying squirrel twirled his hands and thought for a while, "There's nothing much to say."

"Anyway, just close your eyes and ears for now and complete the task."

"That's what the Navy does."

"Understood!"

After receiving the warning, T Peng En calmed down a lot.

Holy Land Marijoa, this name is of great significance to the major member states of the World Government and the general navy.

The last time T. Peng went there was when he was transferred from the headquarters to G1 after the end of the Battle of Marineford.

But that time, we just circled the holy land and saw countless pointed-roof castles.

T Peng En turned around and when he was already in the corridor, he heard Flying Squirrel calling from behind, "If you really have any questions, you can ask the sergeant named Ya Luo. Well, you have to listen carefully to what he says. It's best not to listen."

The flying squirrel decided to get another vaccination.

There was a hint of reminder in the words.

If the Joker is really causing trouble in Marijoa, I hope T. Penn can separate them quickly, otherwise if the CP agents follow the clues, he will be easily exposed.

"It's best to find yourself a mission to go out to sea"

“As long as you are at sea, you won’t be so passive.”

After making sure that T. Pengen had left, the flying squirrel muttered a few words to himself.

"The White Earth Island, Baldigo is actually the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army. It's really scary."

"But what does the Joker mean by telling me this? Aren't he and the Revolutionary Army on the same side?"

"Or is this a prank by the clown?"

He thought about it for a while and decided to report the matter to the headquarters.

Of course, he didn't use exact words, he just said that he found a clue about the revolutionary army's headquarters and went to investigate.

No approval is required. The flying squirrel himself is one of the senior naval officials and can assign tasks to himself.

The flying squirrels have two other purposes for reporting this way.

One is naturally to go out to sea first to avoid the trouble caused by the clown, and the other is to let the navy be prepared for it. When necessary, the flying squirrel can ask for help from the headquarters.

He was not confident enough that he could deal with the entire revolutionary army by himself.

However, this necessary judgment is not about the authenticity of the Revolutionary Army Headquarters. The news came from the clown's mouth, and the flying squirrel tends to believe it is true. This necessity depends more on the needs of the clown.

Accurate information about the headquarters of the Revolutionary Army could at least pin down a general.

After drafting the report, the flying squirrel walked to the window.

The base director's office is located on the upper floors of the G1 base. From the windows here, you can clearly see the warships in the port.

The departure whistle was already sounding.

"It's better to stay away from this lunatic."

The flying squirrel murmured something.

It feels good to put on a vest, and it will feel good all the time if you keep putting on a vest.

As long as the Yaro vest is not unboxed, Buggy can continue to use it.

"Sergeant Yaro?"

"Yes."

In the queue on the open deck, T. Penn called out the Joker.

He is a righteous person who particularly dislikes bullying of the weak and cares about those who are powerless.

But this doesn't mean that he, the ship-slayer, doesn't understand the ways of the world!

After all, he must have a very important background to be mentioned by the base commander!
At least the relationship between him and the base commander is special.

And the base commander took special care of him. During the last clown attack, Kibin was demoted and transferred away, but he was safe and sound. It was naturally the base commander's effort that made him feel safe and sound.

He will not violate the division of superiors and subordinates in the military, but there will be no problem if he takes care of it within the scope of his authority and responsibilities.

"You will be my deputy during the mission."

"Now, it's your turn to count the number of people."

Bucky tilted his head, a look of suspicion on his face.

He didn't tell the flying squirrel about this, but that's fine too, Bucky didn't plan to start from scratch, he just put on a vest for fun.

The G1 base was very close to Red Harbor, and in just about half an hour, they reached the bottom of the Red Earth Continent.

The red earth walls rise high into the sky, as if they are connected to the sky. Even if you raise your head to your back, you cannot see the end of the red earth continent.

Bucky reattached the broken neck.

"Alright boys, we have to go ashore. Warships can't land on the holy land."

T. Pengen called out in front and left only a small team behind, and they would be stationed directly in Red Harbor. Bucky followed the brigadier general silently, his eyes constantly moving among the people coming and going in Red Harbor.

Although he had been there once, Buggy had never really looked at this place carefully. After all, the first time he was an insider sneaking in, and the second time he directly robbed a ship.

This time, as a vest sergeant, I was much more relaxed.

Those who can pass through Red Harbor during this period are almost all great nobles of various countries or vassals of a certain Celestial Dragon family.

Velvet and brocade dresses can be seen everywhere, and black velvet hats are even more common.

But now they are all ranked behind the navy. Flying Squirrel is not only the base commander of G1 base, but also the direct person in charge of Red Harbor.

Besides, there's a clown on it.

Even for the sake of the lives of those nobles, he had to put the navy in the front.

"Hey, Navy!"

“Let’s go first!”

A noble dressed in scarlet velvet stepped forward and stopped in front of the team. His sparse hair was clearly visible in the sea breeze.

"Members of the royal family of Oikot should enjoy special privileges. Don't forget where your military funding comes from."

Behind the old noble, a skinny old servant spoke up.

Bucky's eyes visibly lit up.

Yes, this is it!

He just likes the arrogance of the privileged class!

This is what happens to a clown.

Bucky couldn't help but whistle.

The light whistle made the guy who claimed to be a member of the royal family frown.

"I advise you to back off."

T. Peng En stepped forward first, "Given the importance of our mission, killing you is acceptable."

Compared with his dull appearance, T. Penn's words and deeds are not dull, and he has his own way of dealing with nobles.

They are the navy going to reinforce the defense of the Holy Land. What is your intention in blocking the way with the Oitko royal family?
The royal family member had obviously thought of this as well.

After a moment of silence, he took a few steps back in the face of Bucky's disappointed look.

what a pity…

If he had held on for just one more second, Bucky would have taken out the pistol in his arms and helped this privileged class member start his reincarnation journey in advance.

But it's not bad now.

"Did you lose anything?"

When climbing up the bubble ladder, T. Penn saw Bucky seemed to make a gesture of throwing something.

"I'm trying to get rid of some violent thought in my head, sir."

"It's the best thing you can do." T. Peng En was very pleased. "These nobles are bullies who only bully the weak and fear the strong. As long as we say something tough, they will back down."

“That’s why it’s disappointing.”

Buggy grinned and nodded, his face was exactly the same as Major Arrow in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Navy vest!

"Just take it as a greeting."

He whispered, moved to the edge of the bubble ladder, and looked down through the transparent bubbles.

The bubble ladder rose very quickly, and in a short while, the dense crowd below became ant-like black dots.

Bucky grinned and mouthed the words.

boom.

Over the Red Harbor, mushroom-shaped clouds of smoke wrapped in flames rose up, and the entire harbor was engulfed in flames in the blink of an eye.

An unexpected explosion.

"Did something happen?"

T Peng En seemed to realize something.

"Maybe someone wants to cut in line again."

Bucky found a seat and responded with a smile.

The bubble elevator has arrived at the station and the automatic door opened with a click.

At the entrance of the station, a team of city guards wearing bright silver full body armor stood in front, looking alert and vigilant.

After being bombed once, Marijoa has indeed made some progress.

Baki's gaze passed over the city guards and saw a magnificent long staircase paved with huge bluestones behind him. At the end of the staircase was the majestic city wall of Marijoa.

Long time no see, Marijoa.

He opened his mouth and spoke softly.

We're going to have some fun this time.

……

G1 base.

Before receiving a reply from headquarters, Flying Squirrel was the first to receive news of the explosion in Red Harbor.

"Sure enough..." He shook his head and felt that the proverb on the sea was more convincing.

"No, I have to go quickly. I can't let this hold me up. The clowns won't cause trouble for more than three days!"

The Flying Squirrel responded quickly, directly assigning a fairly capable lieutenant colonel to investigate the Red Port explosion, and also dispatched a special ship and a medical team to seek assistance.

After completing this part of the work, he quickly mobilized a warship and its supporting seamen and officers, and dived towards the blue sea.

It will be troublesome if you leave late.

Mary Joa's side.

With the identity of a navy, Buggy easily passed the interrogation of the city guards.

Lao Bei's facial recognition system is only used on pacifists. These medieval city guards can only use their naked eyes to judge whether the person in front of them is a threat.

However, how could a navy with enhanced defenses be a threat?

He was let go with just a few words.

"I remember that the security wasn't so strict before."

T Peng En couldn't help but mutter that he didn't see any guards when he came here last time. After all, there were navy personnel at both ends of Red Harbor, and their identities were verified when they boarded the bubble ladder.

"Maybe it's because they're preparing for the World Conference."

Bucky just passed the blame on to others with a few words.

T. Peng nodded in approval.

The group still maintained a complete formation, walking upwards step by step.

The slope dug by the long ladder on the red soil continent still has red soil and rocks on both sides. Every five steps, there is a sculpture of a person in a robe embedded in it.

The last time Bucky went there it was at night and he wasn't impressed with the statues.

Only after passing through the city gate did Bucky have the opportunity to appreciate his "work".

The majestic Pangu City still stood in the center of the holy land, and in front of Pangu City, on both sides of the road extending to the place under their feet, there were low trees.

Bucky could even smell the burning smell under the tree.

Obviously, he was standing on the half that was blown off.

Beyond these low trees, the manors of the Tianlong people are clearly divided into three areas.

There is one area with tall trees, one area surrounding Pangu City, and another area on the side close to the Grand Line.

The longest distance is even hundreds of kilometers.

Obviously he was guarding against the Holy Mother of Fire in the hands of the clown.

I heard that they even split their office into three parts, and only the Five Elders and their families are still staying in Pangu City.

Hmm... I wonder what Satan's expression will be when he sees him?

You should recall the experience of taking off into space, right?

Not everyone can have such memories.

(End of this chapter)