Silence fell over the surroundings, and everyone looked at Buggy with strange expressions.
"Since when did the Captain have this kind of hobby? I remember he used to only be interested in treasure," Mohji whispered.
"Maybe the Captain has finally seen the light, but why didn't he make a move on Big Sis Alvida..." Mr. 3's head flared with the fire of gossip.
"You bastard, who are you calling 'Big Sis'!" Alvida swung her iron club at Mr. 3.
"Well... Captain Buggy, I'd love to discuss the topic of beautiful young ladies with you sometime, but the figure of a CP0 agent shouldn't have anything to do with you, right?" Aramaki said.
"Is that so? Then have her take off her mask and let me see if she's an acquaintance," Buggy said.
There are many J-cups in the pirate world, but only Nico Robin has measurements of 100, 60, 90.
Buggy had read countless doujinshi and had long since memorized these stats.
No wonder Aramaki was willing to hand over Kaido's subordinates; he wanted to take Nico Robin away while he had the chance.
It must be an order from the Gorosei, but they probably don't know that Robin isn't the only one who can read the poneglyphs anymore.
"The identity of a CP0 agent is classified..." Aramaki was still making a final effort.
"That person is Nico Robin, isn't it?" Buggy pointed at the J-cup CP0 agent.
The person's body trembled.
"Captain Buggy, although I'm curious how you recognized her based on her figure alone, what does that have to do with you?"
Aramaki couldn't keep up the act anymore. A vine removed her mask, revealing a pale-faced Robin.
Aramaki had just threatened her life in the cabin to make her change into CP0 clothes, not expecting her to be recognized instantly.
"Captain Buggy recognized Nico Robin just by her figure? Has he been silently watching her all this time? That's so perverted..." Mohji was stunned.
"While her figure is indeed great, isn't she a bit too young? Does Captain Buggy like women younger than him?" Mr. 3 pondered.
"Spread the word: Captain Buggy is interested in Robin from the Straw Hat Pirates because she's young and has a great figure."
"Have you heard? Captain Buggy likes the women in the Straw Hat Pirates because they're young and have great figures."
Unbeknownst to him, Buggy's 'preferences' had already spread throughout the Buggy Pirates.
At this moment, Buggy hadn't realized his reputation was being ruined and was still negotiating with Aramaki.
"Robin is also your captive, right? Leave her behind as agreed, and you can take the rest of the CP0 agents with you."
"Impossible. I only said I'd give you Kaido's subordinates; I never said I'd give you Nico Robin as well." Aramaki naturally disagreed.
"Then it seems we can't agree. Let's just continue the battle."
Dark clouds began to gather in the sky again.
"Buggy-kun, Nico Robin belongs to the Straw Hat Pirates. Are you sure you want to risk going to war with two Marine Admirals for an outsider?" Kizaru still had his cynical look, but his question went straight to the heart of the matter.
For the Buggy Pirates, Nico Robin was not one of their own, and the Straw Hat Pirates were not their allies.
"Interesting." Crocodile lit a cigar and took a long drag. "Hawkeye, what do you think?"
"It has nothing to do with me. Fighting Marine Admirals suits me just fine. However, the subordinates might feel uneasy about it." Hawkeye sheathed the black blade, Yor,u back onto his shoulders.
"The Captain's orders are absolute, but if the Captain is too selfish, the crew's morale will crumble." Moriah walked over. "Still, at Captain Buggy's age, is he really interested in a little girl like that?"
"Or perhaps he's after her 'talent'." As Robin's former boss, Crocodile knew she could decipher ancient texts.
Could it be that Captain Buggy is also interested in the ancient weapons? We could exchange notes sometime.
Buggy said, "Exactly. I'm going to occupy Wano Country. Before that, I don't want any more major upheavals in the world. Therefore, I cannot let you take Nico Robin."
"Your words leave me speechless. Setting aside your plan to subvert a nation..." Kizaru slapped his forehead. "A pirate who killed a Celestial Dragon actually says he doesn't want major upheaval in the world..."
Buggy said, "There are plenty of Celestial Dragons; one dying is no big deal. I see you Marines haven't mobilized your entire force to trouble me. But Nico Robin is different..."
"Is she more noble than a Celestial Dragon?"
Although Nico Robin could decipher ancient literature, Aramaki didn't think a pirate was that important—at most, she was just a member of one of the FouEmperors'rs Crews.
"A butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tsunami thousands of miles away. Nico Robin is that butterfly."
"If you capture her, the Straw Hat Pirates will definitely go all out to save her. Shanks bet everything on Luffy, so the Red Hair Pirates will also mobilize."
"As Shanks' friend, I naturally cannot stand idly by. With three of the Four Emperors of the New World moving, Blackbeard won't miss this opportunity. A full-scale war between the Four Emperors and the World Government would erupt."
"Luffy is the son of Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army. For both public and private reasons, Dragon wouldn't miss this chance; the Revolutionary Army might even mobilize in full force."
"Marine Hero Garp just lost a grandson. If the World Government enters a death match with Luffy, who do you think he'll help? The best-case scenario is that he stays neutral. The worst-case... well, when Ace died, he almost killed Sakazuki..."
"Add in a bunch of people connected to Luffy, like Silvers Rayleigh, the Whitebeard Remnants, and so on... You tell me, is Nico Robin more important than a Celestial Dragon?"
Buggy explained the potential outcomes. "Do you understand the power of the pirate world's number one well-connected person?"
"I just want to conquer some territory and develop slowly. If you insist on taking Nico Robin, the world will immediately be plunged into war, and it'll be far more intense than the Marineford War."
Kizaru and Aramaki both fell silent.
They hadn't originally thought Nico Robin was that important, but after Buggy's explanation, it seemed like a real possibility... Was it true that members of the Straw Hat Pirates couldn't be touched?
"Borsalino-san..." Aramaki looked at Kizaru. "Should we ask Sakazuki-san for instructions?"
"Forget it, give Nico Robin to them. I'll explain it to Fleet Admiral Sakazuki." Kizaru felt a bit of a headache, but still took responsibility.
If a full-scale war broke out, the Marines and civilians would suffer the most, while the Celestial Dragons wouldn't care at all.
Even if there was only a slight possibility, they couldn't take that risk.
"No need, I'll speak to Sakazuki-san myself." Aramaki snapped his fingers, and two mushrooms grew on Robin's shoulders.
Aramaki reached out, plucked the mushrooms, and threw them into the distance. Two explosions followed; the tiny mushrooms actually had the power of cannonballs.
"The spore bombs have been removed. Nico Robin, you're free."
"Captain Buggy, I believe that under Sakazuki-san's leadership, the Marines will not keep compromising forever," Aramaki said to Buggy before leaving. "Next time we meet, we'll settle this."
Buggy said lazily, "You're not some beautiful girl in the Marines, so I have no interest in seeing you again."
"If Captain Buggy is willing to stay in Impel Down, I'll send beautiful female Marines to bring you food. Care to consider it?" Aramaki had already boarded the small boat with the CP0 agents.
This guy... but there really are a few beauties in the Marines.
A low voice sounded as Mr. 3 ran to Buggy's side. "Captain Buggy, you aren't actually considering his suggestion, are you?"
"What we should be considering now is how to deal with this bunch..."
On the deck, Kaido's subordinates were like a group of mummies, letting out waves of wailing.
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