Chapter 116: The Fated Battle!
But things don't happen according to one's will. When Moria used Kagemusha once again, Shiliew finally appeared in everyone's sight. His battle sword, gleaming with a dark luster, was raised high, and a terrifyingly powerful slash was unleashed from top to bottom the moment Shiliew stopped.
The giant slash instantly passed through Moria's shadow and Moria himself, who were on the same line. After carving a long fissure in the ground, it disappeared from everyone's sight.
Sheathing his sword, Shiliew returned to the group with a somewhat regretful look in his eyes.
Not far away, Moria spat out a spray of fresh blood and then fell down heavily.
Shaking his head, Buggy had nothing to say about this completely unfair battle, because the result was doomed from the beginning.
If Moria had mastered Shadow's Asgard and had modified Oars's body to a state where it could be used in battle, this fight would not have ended so quickly. But the fact was that Moria was not prepared at all before Buggy came knocking. A tragic end was inevitable.
And by the time Moria fell, there were still people in the castle ruins who had not escaped. The zombies didn't count, because Moria's ability had already disappeared. After the shadows left their bodies, those zombies naturally collapsed.
The ones who hadn't come out were Dr. Hogback and the Ghost-Ghost Fruit user, Perona. Buggy didn't care whether they lived or died. After dealing with Moria's body on the spot, he left the Thriller Bark with his crew.
Instead of rushing to find the Shadow-Shadow Fruit that had been released, Buggy was now in a great hurry. He had to reach the next locked-in target before the world knew that the Red Nose Pirates had killed a Warlord.
It wasn't that he was planning a sneak attack or anything; it was just that Buggy wanted to complete his plan before the Five Elders could react, to prevent the World Government from intervening and making the plan complicated and variable.
But just as Moria's unwillingness to be killed was beyond his control, Buggy's thoughts were also not realized.
In fact, after Gecko Moria was killed, the people who had lost their shadows immediately cheered loudly. Soon, the matter was noticed by some resourceful reporters.
Of course, while Buggy was on his way to the New World aboard the "Thor," various news agencies in the great seas had already begun to report related speculations.
And this news was quickly gathered into the hands of the World Government's special agencies, CP0 and CP9. CP9 had taken over the work on the Ancient Weapon Pluton blueprints and didn't pay too much attention, but CP0 was different.
When the news was placed in the hands of the Five Elders, their faces all turned much grimmer.
"What on earth is that guy trying to do?"
"From the news that came from Alabasta a few days ago, he's definitely planning something. He's not a man who makes a move casually. Crocodile has already set sail from Alabasta this morning, and his destination is temporarily unclear."
"Adding the news that Moria has been killed, if it's really related to him, then no matter what he wants to do, his target is likely the Warlords of the Sea. What should we do? Should we notify the other Warlords?"
"I have a feeling something is about to happen. It's better to notify them. It's always good for them to be prepared. The sailing speed of the Red Nose Pirates is too fast, which puts us in a very passive position. I'm just worried that things will develop in a bad direction."
"I have the same feeling. But speaking of speed, isn't there also one among the Seven Warlords who excels in speed? How about we have him make a trip directly?"
"I think that's possible. Go to that troublesome kid's place and stay for a few days. If it's really related to the Red Nose Pirates, something will probably happen in these few days. If nothing happens after a few days, then it proves we guessed wrong."
"This alone is not enough. We need to have people keep an eye on Kuja. That is the only weakness of the Red Nose Pirates. As long as Kuja is still within range, the Red Nose Pirates can't cause too much trouble."
Just as the Five Elders were discussing, the sound of hurried footsteps rang out.
"Reporting to Your Excellencies, Kuja City has disappeared from the Calm Belt."
Looking at the man in the black suit at the palace entrance, the faces of the Five Elders once again darkened by three shades.
"Explain in detail."
"Three days ago, after receiving news that the Red Nose Pirates were heading to Alabasta, Fleet Admiral Sengoku dispatched a warship to Kuja City. But by the time the warship arrived, in the sea area where Kuja City used to be, only two uninhabited islands were left floating in mid-air. Amazon Lily and Rusukaina, where Kuja City was located, had vanished."
The Five Elders looked at each other, and a terrible look appeared in their eyes.
"Immediately send someone to notify Bartholomew Kuma. Have him go to Stone Sea Island in the New World at the fastest speed. Then, call the king of the Sea Rock Kingdom on Stone Sea Island, Donquixote Doflamingo. Tell him that Moria's death is suspected to be related to the Red Nose Pirates, and that he should be careful."
To the Five Elders, the Warlords were just tools to be used. Although they didn't care if the tools were damaged, they didn't want a tool to be deliberately destroyed when it still had value.
After hearing the Five Elders' command, the man in the black suit immediately turned and ran outside.
And the five seated Elders fell silent, their faces a mixture of expressions.
Two days later, in the New World, the second half of the Grand Line.
Staring at the island in the distance, which clearly had an air of murderous intent, Buggy, standing on the "Thor," shook his head helplessly. The news of Moria's fall had spread a bit too quickly. This was something he had overlooked. If he had known earlier, he should have just imprisoned him and then killed him after defeating the Donquixote Family.
There was no medicine for regret. The only thing he could do was face them head-on. It was a good opportunity to test how much these guys had improved.
"Bonez, stop the ship and drop anchor. Then, except for cow 3 who will stay to guard the 'Thor,' everyone else, come with me to the island. We're going to properly measure the weight of the Donquixote Family," Buggy said at this moment, his fighting spirit soaring.
"I want to participate in the battle too, Captain," cow 3 immediately took out a writing board and wrote furiously as soon as he heard he had to stay behind.
"You fool, do you think staying behind to guard the 'Thor' means you might not get to fight? Doflamingo will definitely send people to destroy the 'Thor'. The battle you encounter might be even more intense than ours. On our ship, only you can lurk in the sea. This important task of guarding the 'Thor' is entrusted to you. If any ship tries to approach the 'Thor,' destroy it for me immediately. Understood?" Patting cow 3's head, Buggy's few words had tricked him into patting his chest in assurance.
"Then let's go!" After speaking, Buggy rushed towards the distant island full of strange, rugged rocks.
(End of Chapter)
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