Chapter 483: Not A Negotiation

Chapter 483: Not A Negotiation

Buggy orders all the pirates to retreat while his crew gets closer to New Marineford. Aokiji and the high-ranking marine officials are on high alert as they look at the approaching Black Pearl. Kizaru and Fujitora have passed Buggy's message to them, so they don't attack the crew.

"Aokiji, my man, you look really handsome today. Oh, Mr. Sengoku, you have become much older in just a year. Your hair has turned completely white like that Uncle Garp over there. Seems like all your stress over the years of being the Fleet Admiral has been released at once. Uncle Garp, I heard you've met my son and daughter. They're not bad, right? Ah, and this must be the new Admiral, Mr. Aramaki, or should I call you Ryokugyu? Heh, you look more like a pirate than a Marine. Oh, right, Madam Tsuru, why haven't you caught that damn flamingo yet? You should hurry up and put him in jail. It will help my business grow faster. The other Vice-Admirals, sorry I can't say anything about background characters like you. Maybe I'll remember you when you make great impacts. As for everyone else, I don't even know your faces, sorry guys."

Buggy teases the Marines right when he lands on the island and approaches them while carrying Imu's tied-up head on his back. He then throws Imu's head at Garp who catches the seastone chain. Garp isn't a devil fruit user, so he isn't affected by the seastone.

"What is the meaning of this, kid? Who's this guy?"Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

"That is the person who stood above all Celestial Dragons. The true leader of World Government. The owner of Pangaea Castle's empty throne. Your so-called King of The World, Mr. Imu something."

"What?! The empty throne doesn't have an owner. It is just a symbol of equality between the 20 founding Kingdoms."

Sengoku frowns and rebutes Buggy's explanation.

"That's what you and people believed. But it is the truth, and I have someone who can prove it."

Buggy snaps his fingers and Palu throws a chained man from the ship to Buggy's side. The Marines widen their eyes when they see the man. It's their former Fleet Admiral who has become the Chief Commander, Kong.

"You can ask him for the details later while we talk. I hope you've prepared some food and drinks in a good room for our important discussion."

The Marine soldiers clench their fists and grit their teeth when they see Buggy step on their former Fleet Admiral. But there's nothing they can do despite their anger. They know Buggy just needs a little force to break Kong's body if he wants.

"Follow me. Aramaki, you stay here."

"Yes, sir."

Aokiji leads Buggy into the base building where they'll talk. Fujitora, Kizaru, Garp, Sengoku, and Tsuru follow him. Buggy follows them with Dragon, Sabo, Cricket, and Dela. They also bring Kong and Imu with them. Everyone else stays outside to wait.

"You look healthy, father."

"Hmph, I would be healthier if you and Luffy stopped giving me a headache every now and then."

Garp and Dragon have some father-son moments on their way to the meeting room. It would be very touching if they stopped arguing every time they open their mouths. They even fight a little and no one stops them because it's their family business.

"Yeah, but I can see that you don't fully understand what I said. I said we want to explore every place on this planet, or at least explore as many places as we can. That includes the places owned and ruled by the World Government. Marine bases are included in that."

*BAM*

"IMPOSSIBLE! NO PIRATE IS ALLOWED TO EXPLORE MARINE BASES. THE ONLY PLACE FOR PIRATES IN MARINE BASE IS JAIL."

Garp slaps the table while standing up. What Buggy wants is really ridiculous for the Marines, after all.

"You think so? Then maybe we can only destroy the Marines too just like the Celestial Dragons. Don't think that I won't dare to attack you even though we are in your base. I'm not trapped here with you, you are trapped here with me."

The Marines become tense for a moment when they hear that. They don't even need to consider fighting all these pirates if things go south. Buggy alone is enough to give them much trouble and destroy this island even with them here.

"Marine bases are very important to us. Even royalties can't just explore marine bases, especially the marine bases in Grandline that occupy whole islands. Even World Government's officials couldn't just enter those places willy-nilly without any orders."

"There is no World Government anymore, at least that old World Govermment. You should also know that we can just force our way into those bases and you can't do anything about it. But we kindly talk to you about it first to get your approval so that there won't be any unnecessary conflict later."

"Is that how you negotiate?"

"Negotiate? Do you think we come here to talk with you on equal ground? We came here to say what we want so that you'll know what we'll do and your only choice is to agree. This is not a negotiation, this is an announcement from us. We just want to tell you first so that you won't be surprised and won't disturb us when we visit your bases later. But don't worry, we'll kindly not enter your bases' important rooms and only focus on exploring the islands. Anyway, your so-called negotiation isn't with us, but with them."

Buggy points at Dragon and the Marines immediately understand what he means. Dragon immediately confirms their speculation and starts the discussion.

"Alright, let's talk about the forming of the new World Government. No matter what, this world still needs order, and we need World Government. Now that the Celestial Dragons' World Government has crumbled, we need to build a new World Government quickly before the world falls into chaos. The Revolutionary Army is ready to take over the role of World Government. But we'll need the Marines' cooperation because we'll be very weak in the beginning. So let's start the discussion."

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