One Piece: Buggy the Clown Who Fell From Grace

Kanjuro was startled by the sudden sound behind him.

He swiftly pulled out a sword shaped like a calligraphy brush from behind him.

"You're the Joker?!"

Kanjuro's heart skipped a beat when he saw the wanted poster.

A bounty of over 3.9 billion is almost as high as Kaido's.

"Perhaps I should thank the World Government, for they saved me the trouble of introducing myself."

"However, it's a pity that a lot of fun is also lost."

"For example, the kind of joy that comes from being first looked down upon and then being shocked."

Bucky tilted his head and took two steps forward.

His grin sent a chill down Kanjuro's spine.

It's like being targeted by some kind of demon.

"Sigh, let me repeat myself."

"Would you like to play a jigsaw puzzle game, Kurozumi Kanjuro?"

"Friendly reminder: only one person can play the jigsaw puzzle game."

"But now that you have two people and one picture, that's really a problem."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 188 Retainer

Kanjuro didn't know how to express his feelings at that moment.

It's like an actor giving a great performance on stage hearing someone in the audience shout, "Ergou, your mom's calling you home for dinner!"

There are two things that make me uncomfortable.

One is that I was suddenly pulled out of that state of being fully immersed in the role.

Another point is that his real name is Er Gou (Second Dog).

However, this surprise only lasted for a brief moment.

Kanjuro, or more accurately, Kurozumi Kanjuro, pursed his lips, feigning indifference.

“I don’t quite understand what you mean, Mr. Clown.”

He felt he had already made the right gesture.

A gesture that shows sufficient respect for the strong.

If a small Karami called out his own name, Kanjuro would definitely switch the pen knife to his right hand.

That was his preferred hand.

Then let Karami witness the power of the Nine Red Scabbards.

For now, however, he still manages to play the role of a loyal retainer of the Kozuki family and a clumsy painter.

This is not just a matter of an actor's conviction.

The performance was captivating, but the bounty of 3.96 billion Berries brought a sense of calm.

It's something that could make the world government pay such a high price and still remain unscathed.

The person standing in front of you might be a demon.

Kanjuro shuddered as he recalled the reports about the clown.

"If it weren't for... well, some kind of advantage, I might not even notice such admirable acting."

Bucky raised an eyebrow and flicked his fingers lightly.

Perhaps it was because of Kanjuro's makeup, but even when Kanjuro revealed his identity, the change in his expression was very slight.

It can be said that he was truly immersed in the role.

He benefited from having a good memory.

However, knowing is knowing, and since we know it, the game must proceed based on that knowledge.

Bucky wouldn't be so sentimental about any plot.

He had already ruined it to pieces.

It just lacks a bit of the fun of exploration and discovery.

Perhaps it could be elevated to a higher level.

Bucky had some new ideas popping into his head.

"I originally wanted to hold a selection process."

"Select someone who can do jigsaw puzzles."

"This is an old game."

"However, we can make some minor improvements to make it more interesting."

He took two steps forward, stepping out of the shadows of the alley, the distant flames illuminating his pale face.

The corners of her mouth seemed to twitch a few times.

His cold and manic expression sent chills down one's spine.

Two people, putting together a picture.

Kanjuro could probably guess what it meant.

The young master of the Kozuki family makes the puzzles; he and Kin'emon are the two people who can do the puzzles.

The ability to tear things apart is indeed achievable.

But how else does the Joker want to improve?

Kanjuro gained a new understanding of the man's perverse sense of humor.

The Devil Clown...

"We should be on the same side."

He stopped immersing himself in the role, detached himself slightly, and spoke in a restrained tone.

Puzzle games mean nothing to him.

It's all just a performance.

However, this is not good for Kin'emon, that scoundrel.

He tried to distance himself from the Joker's opposite.

"You probably don't like that brat, right? Me neither."

Kanjuro was telling the truth.

Why should a cowardly fellow pay the price with his life?

"He is indeed somewhat annoying."

Bucky squinted.

These are emotions brought out by memories.

He did not deny it.

"Hmm, it seems we have a good foundation for cooperation."

"It looks like they're almost done fighting over there."

While the two of them were talking, Kin'emon, who had gone berserk, had already cut down all the pursuing marines.

Kin'emon is someone who has faced Kaido directly, so he does have some strength.

He held his sword, Zhushen, in one hand and Momonosuke in the other, with white smoke billowing from his nostrils.

It obviously consumed a lot as well.

Although they didn't know why these navy soldiers were so persistent, they now only had one option: to run away.

The navy was still closing in, and he only got a brief respite.

His gaze swept around the surrounding area once more.

Unbeknownst to him, he had somehow ended up very close to the battlefield.

Flames burned in the shattered building, and the still-wet blood on the ground reflected the expressions of the two men.

"Come this way, Kin'emon!"

fortunately!

Kin'emon's heart skipped a beat as he saw Kanjuro's figure beckoning him.

His expression finally relaxed a bit, and he followed with Momonosuke.

He still trusted his companions among the Nine Red Scabbards.

Why has the navy been following you?

Kanjuro felt that this had a lot to do with the clown, but he still looked puzzled.

Kin'emon was also furious.

He ran for almost a whole night, but the navy was still relentlessly pursuing him, and no matter how far he kept his distance, they could always catch up.

This is fucking bizarre!

"Does that mean the navy knows who we are?"

"Impossible. We traveled here using Madam's abilities. How could they possibly know?"

Apart from the lady, they had never heard of anyone else possessing such an unimaginable ability as the Time-Time Fruit.

"Regardless, you're now in the Navy's sights."