Chapter 7 BuckyBuggy was throwing a tantrum in the bar, blaming his subordinates for letting the thief escape."You good-for-nothings! You couldn't even catch a woman!""Boss... mainly because his boss came, and we couldn't beat him...""Who are you calling Red Nose!""...""Boss, three people want to see you!"Buggy's attention was immediately diverted, and he stared intently at Luffy and the other two nearby."The boss of that thief just now is the one wearing the Straw Hat," a subordinate, bursting with a desire to survive, whispered into Buggy's ear.Buggy's expression was somewhat grim as he slowly said, "That Straw Hat brings back unpleasant memories. Kid, who gave it to you?"Luffy adjusted his Straw Hat and replied, "My benefactor, Shanks, gave it to me."Buggy seemed lost in thought for a moment before suddenly roaring in anger, "Who are you calling Red Nose!"Honestly, that nose truly suits his face. After all, how could such a comical character not have some accessories... "Meruem~ What are we here for again...?"A major battle was about to erupt between the two sides, the entire atmosphere was tense and murderous, when Luffy's voice broke the mood.Σ(O_O;)Zoro covered his face, a bit helpless... Meruemturned his head, forced a wave of expression management, and then said, "Luffy, we're here to beat Buggy.""Why do we have to beat him?""Because he wants to ruin your hat."Luffy's foolish demeanor instantly vanished, replaced by sharp eyes directed at Buggy, as he clenched his fists, ready to attack.Buggy didn't know what the two were talking about, he just felt that these three people were too disrespectful.His expression was somewhat twisted as he roared, "Minions! Kill them! And steal that hat!""You really want to ruin my hat!" Luffy was also furious, shouting, "Gum-Gum Pistol!"A fist filled with elasticity slammed hard into Buggy's face; that Red Nose was definitely attached, as it didn't fall off even with such a hit.The nearby minions were swept away, and Buggylay on the ground, victory seeming to come a bit too suddenly."Clang!"Meruem drew his sword and blocked a dagger.The strange thing was that behind the dagger was only a single hand, floating in the air."Did Shanks give you this Devil Fruit to eat? If I just kill you, I can find this Devil Fruit again. Come on, be good, let me kill you." Buggy's head floated in the air, his limbs and torso flying all over the place.It should have been a terrifying scene... but Buggy, with his bruised and swollen face, and his Red Nosestill oozing blood, made the scene... a bit laughable."Pfft..." Meruem really couldn't hold it in. He knew laughing now would ruin the atmosphere, but he just couldn't help it.Luffy looked at Meruem in confusion, not quite understanding the humor.Zoro was still marveling at the wonder of the Chop-Chop Fruit and hadn't had time to laugh yet.Buggy looked at Meruem, who was laughing and shrugging, his expression becoming even more twisted... but honestly, it made him even funnier.He roared, "You... you guys are too disrespectful!"Hearing this, Meruem suddenly remembered a bad meme from his previous life, "Get a rifle, grow bigger and stronger.""I can't take it anymore, if this guy keeps being funny, I'm afraid I'll laugh myself to death. But this Chop-Chop Fruit seems to be a bit of a counter to me."The blue scratches on Buggy's face were stained with red blood, and combined with the face that Luffy had just swollen, it looked exceptionally comical. His chopped-up body reassembled itself."One Sword Style: Lion's Song!" Zoro instantly appeared behind Buggy, but felt the sensation in his hand was a bit off.Buggy looked at the suddenly appearing Zoro in confusion. Just as he was about to speak, his body split into two halves... (`dish´)"You asked for this! Chop-Chop Cannon!" His hands flew off... Why does this sound so absurd when written? The two hands holding daggers shot towards Luffy and Zoro respectively.Meruem felt a bit sad, like he was being underestimated... "Chop-Chop Cracker!" Buggy's lower body flew out like a cracker, bayonets popping out from his toes, looking as if touching them meant instant death... "Luffy and Zoro each only got a hand, but I got the whole lower body. Why does that sound a bit strange? And I only laughed once... Is that really necessary?"Meruem drew his sword and slowly walked towards Buggy.Meruem merely sidestepped to avoid the dangerous-looking cracker, looking a bit showy.Even a single hand couldn't stop Luffy and Zoro, and the three of them, in a triangular formation, closed in on Buggy in the center.Meruem casually twirled his sword, smiling as he said, "Buggy, it seems you're not suited to be a Pirate. Shanks, once an apprentice on the Pirate King's ship, has already become one of the Four Emperors, yet you're still holed up in this small East Blue, unable to even defeat three rookies who don't even have bounties yet."Upon hearing these words, Buggy's expression grew even more ferocious, and he roared, "What do you know! If it weren't for that bastard Shanks, how could I be like this! You three, one ate the legendary Devil Fruit, one wields the Great Grade 21 sword - wado ichimonji, and you, clearly a New World-level fighter, why are you appearing in this small East Blue!"Meruem was stunned, and said, "I have New World-level combat power? You must be too inexperienced... I can't possibly stand against those monsters in the New World." As he spoke, he slashed his sword behind him, striking an opening pose.Luffy adjusted his hat.Zoro tied on his bandana."Thank you for giving me so much time," Buggy said with a sinister smile, revealing the cannon barrel beneath him. "It's finally ready. Buggy Ball, fire!"Boom boom boomThree bombs with the Buggy Pirate Crew's insignia flew towards the three of them.Meruem dodged them by sidestepping, and entire houses were destroyed, the power making people gasp in awe."Gum-Gum Balloon!" Luffy took a deep breath, his entire body becoming like a balloon, and the cannonball bounced off his stomach.Zoro brandished several sword slashes, and the cannonballs, like Buggy, were chopped into pieces.Two violent explosions rang out, enveloping both Buggy and Zoro in smoke.Meruem covered his face, muttering, "Are you sick or something...? Couldn't you have just dodged it? Why chop it...?"After a long while, the smoke cleared.A dusty Zoro and Buggy crawled out of the ruins, looking very disheveled."You've angered me! Chop-Chop Car!" Buggyroared, his body splitting apart and reassembling into the shape of a car. The tires screeched, and he sped away in a flash.Leaving behind the three, who were ready for battle... A Crow flew overhead, cawing, "Fool! Fool!""...You're really a clown performer, dammit!" Meruemchased after him, cursing wildly in his heart.
