Pirate: I, Buggy, am the Emperor, the Emperor of the Clown King!

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Once Crocodile was dealt with, everything became simple.

Although that crocodile was no benevolent person, he was a clever man.

Wise people know what they should and shouldn't do.

In particular, Crokdal needs to complete his own plans.

He won't do anything reckless until Crocodile recovers from his injuries.

However, the recovery period may be a bit long, as Bucky's last two stabs were quite severe.

So all of Baroque Works' underhanded tactics disappeared overnight.

This is the effect Bucky wanted.

He doesn't need Crocodile's loyalty, his friendship, or even his respect at the moment.

Bucky only needs to understand one thing: in front of the Clown King, stop with your silly tricks.

This is enough.

This will lay the foundation for subduing Crocodile in the future.

a few days later.

early morning.

The deck of the Giant was packed with people.

A large group of pirate henchmen stood there, their faces bearing an indescribable mix of anticipation, tension, excitement, and a barely suppressed greed.

The sunlight shone from the stern, turning the deck a golden hue.

And this golden color symbolizes the light of golden wealth.

Bucky sat on the armchair at the bow of the boat, legs crossed, hands folded over his stomach.

Today he wore that Clown costume.

Red shirt, green pants, yellow shoes, white gloves, blue hair.

A black and white mask was worn on his face, and the corners of his mouth below the mask were slightly upturned, carrying that unchanging, unpredictable smile.

Nami stood slightly behind Buggy, with a large box in front of her.

Nojiko stood on the other side of Buggy, his hands clasped in front of him, a faint smile on his lips.

Alvida stood a little further away, leaning against the ship's railing, her arms crossed over her chest, her face expressionless.

Mochi and Kabaji stood on either side of the crowd, like two guardian deities. One held a whip in his hand, and the other rested his hand on the hilt of a knife.

Their gazes also swept over the pirate henchmen, but unlike Alvida's casual glances.

Mochi and Kabaji were watching who was whispering, who was looking around, and whose eyes were hiding something inappropriate.

After all, the two of them were usually responsible for training the pirate henchmen and needed to maintain order on the ship.

Buggy's gaze swept across the faces of the pirate henchmen before he spoke.

"My little ones."

After Bucky spoke, the deck fell silent instantly.

Within the Buggy Pirates, Buggy's authority is limitless.

"Follow me, from the East Blue to the Grand Line, from Loguetown to Whiskey Peak, from Little Garden to Alabasta."

.

Bucky's voice echoed across the deck.

"You have seen blood, you have seen fire, you have seen giants and whales, you have seen a world far wider than you could have imagined."

His gaze moved from one face to another, as if inspecting or admiring.

"You did a great job."

The pirate henchmen unconsciously puffed out their chests.

Some clenched their fists, some swallowed hard, and some had their eyes start to shine.

"I told you, follow me and you will get everything you want." Bucky's voice suddenly deepened, carrying a convincing power. "Wine, roast meat, money, treasure, power, status—everything awaits us in the distance."

As for whether they'll get any women, we'll see later if there's any left over—anyway, if there are female pirates among the prisoners after a war with other pirate crews, we'll reward them—it's better than playing with fish-men and crippling them.

Buggy was speechless again when he thought about what those pirate henchmen had done to those crippled fishmen—it really was a second-rate man.

"Today, I will fulfill my promise."

Buggy tilted his head towards Nami.

Then Nami opened the big box, which was filled with Beli, stacked neatly in piles.

The sunlight shone on the banknotes, reflecting a dazzling light.

The pirate henchmen's eyes were glued to the box of money as if drawn by a magnet. Some began to swallow hard, while others unconsciously took a half-step forward before shrinking back.

"Everyone gets one~" Buggy's gaze swept over the greedy faces, his smile widening. "Go to Nami and collect your bonuses according to your contribution level~"

"Then-"

"Go and enjoy it!"

"Let's go for a drink!"

"Let's go gamble!"

"Go find a woman!"

"Go buy everything you want!"

"This is what I have given you!"

"This is the blessing I have bestowed upon you, for which you will be forever grateful!"

"At the same time, you must remember—" Bucky's voice suddenly turned cold.

"Anyone who dares to break the rules on this day off will be treated like an unruly stray dog—"

"I'll make him regret ever being born."

Bucky likes obedient subordinates, but he hates those who act recklessly.

If any fools cause trouble, then they are no longer a member of the Buggy Pirates.

There was a moment of silence on the deck.

then.

"Long live Lord Clown King!!!"

"Long live Captain Bucky!!!"

We love you so much!!!

The pirates erupted in cheers, shouts, and whistles that echoed across the deck.

Some people raised their fists, some patted their chests, and some were so excited that tears were about to come out.

This is their captain.

Generous, forthright, and a man of his word.

With a captain like that, what more could you ask for?

As for a little bit of restraint, like following the rules?

Is this even a problem?

This is absolutely not a problem!

If a big shot is mentoring you, just follow along obediently and don't talk too much nonsense.

Bucky leaned back in his chair, his hands clasped over his stomach, watching the cheering pirate minions, a slight smile playing on his lips beneath his mask.

His gaze was calm, as if he were looking at a group of hungry young animals.

Bucky — He likes the feeling of being adored.

"Alright," Nami's voice came from the side. "Line up, one at a time. Anyone who cuts in line will have their money canceled for today."

While the conversations among the pirate henchmen weren't completely silenced, they were considerably quieter, and they began lining up in front of Nami.

Since the bigwigs of the Buggy Pirates were all present, there were no arguments or fights.

The first one to step forward was an old pirate with a scar on his face and a full beard.

"Na-Nami-nee-san---"

The old pirate spoke with great excitement and nervousness, even stammering a little.

Nami flipped through the notebook in her hand without looking up. "30 Berries."

The old pirate held the money as if it were a rare treasure, took two steps back, then rushed back and bowed deeply to Buggy.

"Mm," Bucky replied, his smile unchanged.

The old pirate, clutching the money, stumbled towards the dock, shouting as he ran, "Woman! Woman! Woman!"

All the beautiful women on Buggy's pirate ship belong to Buggy, so the other pirate henchmen usually have to keep it to themselves, either taking care of themselves, going to find sheep, or playing with those fish-men.

So now is the time to unleash our deepest desires.

As for why Nami didn't organize people to solve the problem for them this time and take a cut?

Of course, it's because with so many people, Nami wanted to reduce her management burden.

Now that I have money, I don't need to be as frugal as before.

Spend a little money when you need to, and let others earn some money if they want.

The next one was a young pirate, whose face still had a touch of childishness.

"Big Sister Nami, I—I—" The young pirate stuffed the money into his pocket, turned around and bowed to Buggy, then bowed to Nami, and then bowed to Nojiko.

Finally, he was pushed by the pirates behind him and stumbled away.

The line was long, but they moved quickly.

Nami's hands were almost constantly moving, distributing money, keeping accounts, distributing money, keeping accounts—her movements were fluid and efficient.

Nochiko stood beside her, offering some assistance while she counted the money.

Alvida remained leaning against the ship's railing, arms crossed, watching the pirate henchmen happily run off the ship after receiving their money, a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.

What's that saying again? Happiness is contagious.

Mochi and Kabaji stood on either side of the line, looking at the pirates who had received their money with satisfaction.

As veterans of the Buggy Pirates, Mochi and Cabaji have witnessed the crew's growth and expansion.

It has the satisfying feel of a simulation game.

Bucky sat in his chair, shifting his gaze from the pirate henchmen to the distant dock.

Several pirate henchmen who had already received their money were running towards the town, laughing as they ran, like a group of monkeys released from their cages.

"Captain," Nami's voice came from beside her, "Walpo and the others—what should we do?"

"Give them a share too," Bucky said, "the minimum amount."

Although the money was initially given to the pirate minions, the ranks were actually determined based on the pirate kings' usual contributions.

Those with higher ranks receive more, while those with lower ranks receive less.

Bucky's voice was calm. "I will give all those who follow me the right to enjoy their desires."

At least in this respect, Pakistan treats everyone equally.

Nami nodded; this was also a way to win people's hearts.

So the original members of the White Iron Pirates were placed at the back of the line.

They also had numbers written in ballpoint pen on their foreheads: A24, A25, A26 —

They all lowered their heads, not daring to look at Buggy and Nami.

But this restraint only lasted until the money was received.

The moment they received the money, their eyes changed completely.

quack!

They really are giving out money, and quite a lot of it!

This is definitely much more enjoyable than hanging out with Wahlbo.

Among all the members of the Wapol Pirates, Wapol received the most money.

This is a matter of individual ability.

Wahlbo has been working diligently lately, making Wahlbo alloy for Bucky.

In Buggy's crew, this is also counted as a contribution.

So Wahlbo took the 50 and planned to go out eating, drinking, and finding women.

As for the strange looks from his former pirate subordinates, Valbu paid no attention to them.

He had absolutely no intention of spending his own money on his former subordinates to win them over.

Wahlbo, absolutely brilliant, totally idiotic!

"Remember," Bucky said slowly, "you are mine now. I won't mistreat my people."

But the prerequisite is—you have to prove you deserve it.

That's enough about giving out money; now it's time for entertainment.

However, not all pirate henchmen were released; in reality, they were released in shifts.

During the rest of the day, most people were free to go out and play as they pleased, while a small number stayed behind to complete basic tasks on the ship.

After all, what would happen to the work on the ship if everyone were released?

We can't expect Bucky to do the work, can we?

Pakistan doesn't advocate for equality for all.

The captain of a pirate crew is meant to oppress his crew members!

Even so, the pirate crew's underlings had a lot of fun.

No one is causing trouble or making a scene.

Nobody dares.

Because they know that Pakistan's rules are not just for show.

Those who had their hands and feet cut off in Loguetown and Whiskey Peak are the best examples.

If you really break Bucky's rules, being chopped off your hands or feet or killed would be the best you can hope for.

According to the Buggy Pirates, the worst possible outcome is being turned into a doll and locked in a dark room forever, a fate that would be unbearable, where one can neither live nor die.

If Bucky really turned me into a doll, sealed me in a box, and threw me to the bottom of the sea—I'd rather be dead.

The surrounding taverns, gambling dens, and brothels had already been taken care of by the Buggy Pirates.

The shop owners understood perfectly.

These pirates aren't here to cause trouble; they're here to spend money.

As long as the service is good, the money won't be small.

After all, the Buggy Pirates were planning some fun activities for everyone these past few days, and they didn't want to do anything like murder or robbery.

Buggy doesn't need the shopkeepers to be afraid of pirates.

All they need to know is that the Buggy Pirates are different from other pirates, and they will never dine and dash.

This "difference" can save a lot of trouble.

Bucky hates trouble.