One Piece: Buggy the Clown Who Fell From Grace

Wash it all over!

the other side.

Cyrus looked up and circled the bottom of the pit.

The gladiatorial culture of the Kingdom of Dressrosa has a long history, and he himself rose to prominence in the arena.

He's said to be undefeated in 3,000 matches!

He fought so hard in the arena that he even took a princess into his arms.

Coming here feels like coming home.

However, the arena in front of him was very different from the arena he had been to before.

There wasn't a single outsider screaming and shouting just to witness the carnage, nor was there a superior observer watching their monkey show.

There's a sense of coldness and desolation.

Although the savior was a bit wicked, his fairness was genuine.

Regardless of whether you are a noble or a family official, the people of the whole country have two choices when facing a clown.

Either you work in a factory or you enter a gladiatorial arena.

Spend money?

Are you planning to use the clown's money to bribe the clown?

Of course, there is a third option.

Just flip the clown over.

Well, it's no different from not having it at all.

Cyrus sighed. He figured he couldn't handle the 007 job anyway, so he might as well fight in the arena.

The rules here are actually quite simple.

Just survive.

The iron cage on the other side of the arena slowly opened, and a large beast with red eyes eagerly pounced out.

Only the few tattered pieces of cloth still attached to its body reveal the original identity of this wild beast.

They were all pirates who ate artificial Devil Fruits.

Doflamingo killed most of them, but quite a few escaped.

Pakistan simply made use of the waste.

Cyrus's understanding was actually incorrect.

This arena wasn't without spectators; Bucky was one of them.

After he came down from the stone platform, he sat on the first set of stone steps in the middle.

His fingers tapped lightly on the stone steps from time to time.

"Flying Squirrel... G1 Branch... Looks like we've got something to do again, hehehe, I really want to blow something up right now."

This information was revealed by Zeff and Smoker.

The wails coming from below seemed to cheer Bucky up a bit.

Of course, this doesn't even qualify as a pastime.

What truly put Bucky in a good mood was Zephyr's performance.

"Zeff... seems much more extreme than I remember."

Buggy remembers that in the original story, Zephyr was desperate about the Navy's justice, but he never gave up his desire to fight pirates.

The "NEO" Navy, formed under the name Z, also aims to completely eliminate pirates.

But now...

The target seems to have broadened.

But that makes it even more interesting!

Bucky grinned.

One can vaguely guess the reason for this change.

It's still a game for the Celestial Dragons.

Damn it, when are they going to start a new round of games? This is such a fun tradition, I hope it won't be ruined by this explosion!

Otherwise, I would miss out on a great opportunity for fun!

He pondered for a moment, then lowered his head again.

The struggle below also seemed to have come to an end.

He saw a one-legged swordsman strike with all his might, severing the beast's head.

"Well done."

Bucky stepped down from the height, his left foot on his right. The peaceful daily life didn't suit him well, and his demonic nature urged him to find his next target.

Yes, Dynamic Rock is interesting too.

The relationship between this thing and the Joker is like that of two repelling magnets; the World Government would do anything to prevent them from coming into contact.

But that's what makes it interesting.

Bucky was looking forward to seeing the expressions on the Five Elders' faces when they saw him holding the Power Rock.

In the original storyline, Zephyr used this thing to plan the destruction of the entire New World.

Of course, that's from the movie, and it might not apply to his current situation.

Judging from Zeff and Smoker's attitude, it must be a powerful weapon. They even wondered why the Joker knew about it.

But for now, he still plans to leave something behind for this country he didn't completely bomb, like, for example, an interesting game…

“The Clown… Your Excellency.”

Cyrus knelt on one knee, giving the ruler ample face.

"Want to play a game?"

Bucky narrowed his eyes.

"game?"

"Yes, do you want to be king?"

Cyrus was stunned. Are all pirates this straightforward?

Being king... If I were king, I wouldn't have to face such a terrible choice between two options, right?

"The game is very simple."

"You can take my place for now and maintain the current order... Hmm, let me think, two years, or three years?"

"Maybe it won't be a year."

"This offer is too easy," Cyrus thought, looking at the clown's face. For some reason, he had a bad feeling.

"As long as the current order is maintained for a year, you can be promoted to a permanent position."

"How about it?"

"I am just a gladiator..."

Cyrus was completely bewildered, utterly unable to understand the clown's intentions.

"Of course, there are conditions attached."

"But compared to the potential gains, this condition is far too simplistic."

"For the rest of this year, you will also stand in place of the beasts of the arena, existing as the challenger."

"And once someone can kill you, they can inherit everything you have, including this game."

Cyrus understood.

This acting king not only has to maintain the order left by the Joker, but also successfully defend his throne for a year and defeat all challengers to become the official king.

This condition sounds very difficult, but compared to challenging the Don Quixote family, it is actually much easier.

If he succeeds, King Riku's bloodline will be able to return to the throne.

It must be said that Cyrus was tempted.

And the clown looked very serious…

"Okay, I accept this game!"

"That would be perfect."

Bucky nodded. Cyrus also had a daughter named Rebecca, who had a minor role in the original story.

If Cyrus disagrees, Baki is even prepared to give Cyrus a collection mission.

Win a gladiator match to obtain a daughter fragment (1/5)!

However, Cyrus agreed quickly, given how tempting the offer was.

He chuckled, his eyes narrowing.

"And so, the Clown's Arena and the King's Game, which would determine the fate of the Kingdom of Dressrosa, were decided."

Many years later, countless gladiators still traverse this path to the pinnacle of power!

Why did you blurt out the narration?!

Cyrus frowned. "I will not let that happen."

"I am the first, and I will be the last!"

If they can hold out for a year, they can change the rules themselves.

"I remember, I don't like people who don't follow the rules."

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