One Piece: Buggy the Clown Who Fell From Grace

Bucky made no mention of the groundwork he had laid earlier.

Even half a fact is still a fact.

"The Navy has no reason to do this."

"Yes, so I gave them a reason."

Bucky spoke casually, his fingers seeming to be gripping something.

"For example, let her... oh no, let them know about something that is very embarrassing and hurtful to the Navy."

"For example, a newspaper article you haven't seen."

"..."

Smoker's fist, hidden in the white mist, suddenly stopped.

What the other party said is indeed possible.

What do you want?

Smoker was still relatively clear-headed. Although his White Gale had the advantage of the environment, it also had the weakness of being a fog.

Based on the strength Bucky has shown so far, he is definitely not someone Bucky can catch.

Therefore, Smoker's strategy had already shifted long ago.

The operation shifted from arrest to delaying, or exchanging information.

The headquarters only gave fragmented information about Hina's betrayal, as if they were hiding something. What they were really telling themselves might also be false.

On the contrary, this clown might actually utter a few truths.

"What do you want? That's a very big question."

Bucky crossed his arms and tapped his fingers lightly, alternating between them.

“I want a lot of things, like a bomb big enough to blow Mary Geoise up, a treasure big enough to drive the whole world crazy, or… a bit of fun.”

His eyes were lowered, but his gaze was unknowingly locked onto Smoker's figure hidden in the white mist.

Don't forget, Buggy mastered Observation Haki much earlier than Armament Haki.

"But you can't give me any of these."

"How about we talk about the navy?"

"Is the Warring States period preparing to retreat?"

"Will Akainu or Aokiji take over?"

"I wonder how well Akainu's injuries are healing. Even for a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, taking the brunt of an explosion must be quite painful, right?"

This information could actually be obtained through Morgans, but that bird is probably having a hard time these days; Bucky has been unable to contact him several times.

This is a good opportunity to learn about the Navy's current situation through Smoker.

Well, by the way, let's see how much of a storm this butterfly has stirred up.

Bucky never paid any attention to this.

Why does this guy look so familiar with us...?

Smoker muttered to himself, a few black lines involuntarily appearing on his forehead.

Logically speaking, leaking information about the Navy would be contrary to Smoker's principles.

However, regarding the question of the next marshal that the other party brought up, the Navy will announce it itself in a while, so there's no problem with mentioning it in advance.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"The Five Elders have decided that if Admiral Kizaru can capture you, he will become the new Fleet Admiral."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 89 The Man of the Throne

".?"

A question mark vaguely appeared above Bucky's head.

Then, he couldn't help but grin from ear to ear.

"Pfft, hahaha!"

He clutched his stomach and laughed nonstop.

Tears streamed down her face, a mixture of laughter and joy.

That's so interesting! It's absolutely so interesting!

Was it Satan's decision?

Bucky remembered that guy was in charge of scientific defense.

Kizaru can be considered his direct subordinate.

The two also collaborated directly on the modification plan for Big Bear.

His intuition told him that it must be that guy, that mountain spider, who had such a high level of hatred towards him.

It was just a one-time thing, nothing more.

And thinking about it this way, it's not impossible.

Sengoku is definitely on Aokiji's side, a fact that Buggy, who is familiar with the original story, knows very well. As for the Five Elders, their favorite in the original story was Akainu, who dominated the Marineford War.

But the situation is different now.

Even if Akainu wasn't directly involved in the bombing of the Holy Land, he still bears some responsibility.

This caused his standing among the Five Elders to plummet.

It's not impossible that they might switch their support to Kizaru.

Although Aokiji was innocent, Sengoku, who supported him, did not have the same prestige as in the original story.

The Marineford War was a Pyrrhic victory, the Battle of the Fog lost so many elite troops, and the loss of the Holy Land will all detract from his reputation as the current Marshal.

This significantly reduced the weight of his recommendation.

After weighing the options, Kizaru actually stood out.

The scientific corps has achieved numerous victories, and its members, champions of peace and justice, have blossomed everywhere, making it a powerful asset in the hands of the navy.

This outcome must have been deliberately orchestrated by that guy Satan.

For Satan, Kizaru has another advantage: he is obedient and doesn't ask many questions, making him easier to control than Akainu, who believes in absolute justice.

That's how it appears on the surface now.

After all, it's impossible for five old men to be completely harmonious.

The only question is, is Kizaru willing?

If Satan keeps pushing him from behind, that guy will have to agree even if he doesn't want to, right?

Those mindless clones were perfect for exploiting his ability to split his mind.

Perhaps the laughter sounded too jarring.

Smoker added, "It's not just Lord Kizaru; the other two admirals could be directly elected as the next Fleet Admiral if they can capture you alive."

This point has already been made clear among the naval leadership.

Therefore, Smoker felt no burden in saying it.

"That would be even more interesting!"

Bucky laughed even harder, his laughter becoming more uncontrollable.

This is exactly the effect he wanted!

If he blows up the Holy Land and then stomps on the heads of the Five Elders twice, and they still don't react at all, then wouldn't he have wasted his time?!

The marshal was chosen around him...

This is so much fun!

It has to be admitted that Satan's status as a source of amusement in Bucky's heart has risen sharply.

Life is suddenly full of joy again.

He then tilted his head again, "If that's the case, why did you still dare to come looking for me alone?"

The significance behind the 3 billion bounty and the marshal's position is self-evident.

Who gave Smoker the courage to come all by himself?

Liang Jingru?

In the white mist.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Smoker's face.

It's so lively outside.

He just wanted to find a place to have a drink first, and wait for reinforcements from headquarters. He was no longer the hot-blooded teenager he once was.

Little did they know that the moment they opened the door, they would see this devilish clown.

He also thought that he had arrested this guy before, and if he just turned around and left without saying a word, he felt that he would be shrouded in the shadow of this clown for the rest of his life.

There are also concerns about Hina's betrayal.

A bit of luck plus a little excitement.

So Smoker chose to confront them head-on.

Judging from the results, although they couldn't beat him, they were at least able to hold their own for a while.

It's really embarrassing to be beaten to the point of vomiting blood in just a few moves.

He said dryly, "I've told you what you wanted to know. What about Hina? Does the Navy have any reason to kill her?"

It's them.