One Piece: Buggy the Clown Who Fell From Grace

Bucky chuckled and, under the horrified gazes of those around him, pieced his body back together, one piece at a time.

Then he casually hooked his arm around an elderly man who was walking slowly and was standing close by.

"Ah! The flying head barbarian is going to eat people!"

The old man pretended to faint, but immediately felt a chill on his neck, and the cold glint of a blade jolted him back to his senses.

"Don't be nervous, I just want to ask a question."

Do you know where the samurai usually go?

"I need them to help me find someone, and of course, it would be even better if you could help me find someone."

The blade was pressed against the old man's neck, the edge gently rubbing against his skin, the icy sensation making the old man's hair stand on end.

I regretted getting involved in this mess.

"Warriors...they are usually...in the red-light district, but today...they might not be here."

With such a large ghost island drifting over, the samurai weren't stupid, and they quickly gathered together.

"Don't be afraid, speak slowly."

Bucky smiled gently, then removed the old man's head.

For the old man, the chilling feeling was gone, and he was no longer so afraid.

"However... if you want to find someone, I have a way, Lord Yokai!"

"That's a rather unpleasant nickname," Buggy said with slight disdain, but it was still better than "Buggyiro."

"You can go to the courtesan! She knows a lot of information and knows a lot of people."

The old man was unaware that his head had separated from his body, and repeatedly offered advice to Bucky.

He had also spent money at the courtesan's place a few times. That woman was extremely domineering, but she had connections with the underworld. If the demon lord needed to find someone, going through the courtesan would be the right thing to do.

"Then we'll have to trouble you to show us the way. You seem to know the area quite well."

"I...no, Lord Demon, please spare me! I...I come from a noble family, I'm wealthy, and I have many servants. I can't die!"

The old man felt that if he agreed to the flying-headed monster's request, he would surely die, so he quickly begged for mercy.

Buggy had some impression of the noble family; they were considered a lower-ranking daimyo family and often served as various ministers.

"Looks like we're really lucky."

It wasn't really luck. The old man was originally surrounded by several servants, but Fei Tou Man's shouts startled them, causing them to abandon the noble family head.

"Since you say you can't die, then look, who is fit to die?"

These words made the old man even more certain that following this monster would mean certain death.

As Bucky spoke, he hoisted his head and walked toward the street corner. Behind him, the shadow of Ghost Island slowly loomed over him, and wherever his eyes fell, he could see people fleeing in panic.

"You pick one, and I'll trade one with you, how about it?"

He lifted the old man's head and made him scan the area.

"Anything is fine, they can do it. Oh no, that one belongs to the Fujiwara family, he can't, but these are fine. These are all commoners, they can take my place!"

The old man's sinister gaze swept over the hidden people as he continued to shout.

"That would be perfect."

Bucky's lips curled into a smile. "But in that case... you're no longer of any use."

"I'll give them to you."

He casually tossed the old man's head into a corner of the alley.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 199 Passing on a Message

The sunset yesterday was a vibrant red, but now the sky is overcast.

The brief glimpse of sunlight in the early morning was obscured by a thin mist. However, when you looked up in the Flower Capital, you didn't see a half-lit sky, but rather a mountain or island flying towards you.

The island stretches for hundreds of miles, obscuring half the sky, and weighs heavily on the hearts of every resident.

Whether it was Kaido's intention or not, when Onigashima floated over the Flower Capital, its speed suddenly slowed down considerably, as if to give the town's residents time to escape or consider their options.

Or perhaps it's about letting fear slowly build up.

In fact, they had nowhere to escape to.

From Kaido's perspective, high above the island, he can see members of the Beasts Pirates arriving from all directions across Wano Country.

Apart from the Flower Capital, most of this country is under the control of pirates.

The rising Oni Island is the signal for the summons. Although the loss of the two big bosses is painful, he still has the formidable Flying Six to use.

Of course, this also includes the residents below.

"Having come this far, it's no different from directly launching the plan." The majestic Azure Dragon murmured a few words, then raised its head, its body soaring over Ghost Island, and soon arrived above Orochi City.

Plans never keep up with changes. He originally wanted to wait until the Fire Festival, but now it seems unnecessary.

Using the death of the Kozuki family brat as a pretext, he will completely bring this country under his control and will no longer need Orochi as a cover.

The so-called samurai has been lying low for twenty years without making a ripple, so why bother?

The dragon's body meanders and coils, resembling a scene from mythology. The azure dragon lowers its eyes halfway, its majesty immeasurable.

A tremendous roar echoed throughout the entire Flower Capital.

"Great serpent, come out and see me!"

Orochi City is the center of the Flower Capital. In front of this general's mansion is a semi-circular plaza, from which streets radiate. Houses stand side by side, varying in height but arranged according to the direction of the road.

Cherry blossom trees bloom wherever they can, amidst the green tiles and blue bricks, their pink petals drifting along the eaves and windowsills.

If we disregard the emaciated people who only have a piece of coarse cloth to cover their bodies, this should be a decent tourist attraction.

Bucky picked at his ear and said, "Don't make loud noises in tourist attractions."

"Your father has no manners whatsoever."

“Indeed.” Yamato nodded in agreement. “Lord Orochi is, after all, a general of a nation. It is truly presumptuous of my father to address him by his given name so directly.”

"Does that diary mention these things?"

Yamato had never actually met Oden; her impression of him came entirely from the diary she had obtained from his retainer, which she had read so many times that her hair was curled up.

"No, that's what the daimyo who were imprisoned by Father said."

The daimyo only mentioned the etiquette towards the shogun; as for your family, what are you?

Yamato completely disregarded the old man's head that Bucky had tossed into the alley like trash.

"It seems Mr. Kai's family education has been particularly unsuccessful." Bucky smirked, a playful look on his face.

Yamato, on the other hand, frowned and remained silent, pondering whether he had failed.

This is a contradictory question.

In just a few words, the two had already reached the border of Flower Street.

The houses facing each other were filled with lanterns of various colors. There weren't many people here, after all, it was early morning, the quietest time in the flower street.

Unlike the panicked scenes in other neighborhoods, this place remained quiet.

Even when a few women occasionally stroll by with small, quick steps, they remain remarkably quiet.

"Guests, Sister Xiao Zi is already waiting for you."

Bucky hadn't walked two steps when he encountered a girl dressed as a page, who bowed and greeted him.

“Looks like there’s no need to waste any more words.” Bucky smiled back and said to the page, “By the way, I like your smile.”

The pageboy had an extremely happy smile on his face the whole time, and showed no other emotions.

Hearing Bucky's words, he laughed loudly, but a tear or two seemed to well up in the corner of his eye. Then he led them toward the largest teahouse in the street.

Tea ceremony was also one of the essential skills that courtesans had to learn.

How did she know we were coming?

Yamato found the pageboy rather strange and was puzzled by him.

Her idea of ​​following Bucky's lead was much simpler.

Since Buggy believes that the person who killed the Kozuki family heir was one of their retainers, then following Buggy should allow us to meet the Kozuki family retainers, right?

It's better than staying on that ghost island.

Everything in the outside world was new and exciting to her.

Bucky ignored her, twisted his neck, and looked around the teahouse with interest. He was trying his best to restrain himself, although the word "restraint" was hard to imagine for a clown.

But that's really how he is; if he's too impatient, he actually gets less enjoyment out of it.

The teahouse was empty, and the candlestick wicks had long been extinguished. They followed Kotoko through the teahouse and across two corridors before finally meeting the courtesan.

She had long, beautiful emerald-green hair, which was pulled back into a bun and tied with a ribbon. She sat cross-legged.

He had delicate features, but the wide sleeves of his embroidered kimono were rolled up, and he held a pipe in his smooth arms.

The combination of gentleness and ruggedness is beautiful.

It's like a leopard woman wearing a suit.

The courtesan's gaze also drew closer.

The look in her eyes as she glanced at Bucky seemed to be full of contempt.

"You want me to help you find someone?"

It was an exceptionally clear-headed morning. Whether it was the loud noise that came from the coast at night and the iron ball that fell from the sky, or the Oni Island that rode above Wano Country supported by fiery clouds, it was enough to make one pay full attention.

Two people who came down from Oni Island were looking for someone or a samurai, and Fujiwara Takaie recommended himself.

Little Purple knew about this before Bucky arrived.

"Yes, I think you should know where that person is. I have something I want to talk to him about."