Chapter 161
At the same time, in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, the Five Elders, looking at the latest developments of the Red Nose Pirates, were unexpectedly silent.
After a long while, the blond man finally spoke, "Let's wait a little longer. After he's done challenging the Four Emperors, the purpose of the Red Nose Pirates should surface."
"I'm just afraid we'll be in a passive position by then," the elder with the full beard said with a frown.
"Sigh..." letting out a sigh, just as the bald man holding a sword was about to say something, the sound of hurried footsteps rang out again.
"Your Excellencies, it has just been confirmed. On War Beast Island in the New World, Shiliew of the Rain from the Red Nose Pirates has engaged with Kaido of the Beasts."
"Damn it!" Upon hearing this news, the elder with the eight-shaped mustache slammed the table and said.
"The situation has already developed; this has become unavoidable. A result will come sooner or later. Let's just wait patiently. I'd also like to know what on earth he's trying to do," the elder with the three-pronged beard remained exceptionally calm.
When the Five Elders said this, they certainly did not think that the waiting time would be very long.
In fact, let alone the Five Elders, everyone, including those involved in the great battle, did not expect this wait to be unexpectedly long.
For two whole days, Shiliew and Kaido fought for two days and two nights without eating, drinking, sleeping, or resting.
In the end, the battle only concluded when Shiliew collapsed from exhaustion.
Seeing Shiliew collapse, Buggy appeared by his side at the first moment.
And seeing Buggy appear, Kaido, who was originally planning to continue his attack on Shiliew, was slightly stunned for a moment, then continued to swing his cracked kanabo towards Buggy.
Taking a step forward, Buggy completely ignored the incoming kanabo. He just raised his right fist and delivered a vicious blow to Kaido's kidney area. As for the kanabo, after getting within a one-meter range of Buggy, it automatically pulverized.
After knocking Kaido back, who was spitting blood, Buggy did not pursue. He picked up Shiliew, jumped back onto the "Thor," and immediately left Kaido's War Beast Island.
On the deck of the "Thor," Mihawk looked at Buggy and asked, "Captain, are we going to Red-Hair's place now?"
"Yes. This time, it's up to you," nodding, Buggy said to Mihawk.
A while later, after receiving a supplement of food and a healing dandelion from Mansherry, Shiliew woke up.
"Did you have a satisfying fight this time?" Looking at the weak Shiliew, Buggy asked.
"Yes, it was indeed satisfying," Shiliew replied after blinking his eyes.
"Then can you calm your heart now?" Buggy continued to ask.
"Captain, can calming my heart increase my strength?" Shiliew asked in return.
"I don't know if calming your heart can increase your strength, but I know that only after you calm your heart will you have a chance to awaken the Ant-Ant Fruit. Zoan and Logia types are different from Paramecia. After a Zoan awakens, it only makes the user stronger and their recovery after injury faster. If your ability had awakened, even if you still couldn't win this battle, you could have at least dragged the fight on for another day. I have said my piece. As for the rest, think about it yourself!"
"Captain, I understand. I will go into seclusion to cultivate after I get back, until my ability awakens. At that time, I will come to challenge Kaido again. I hope you won't stop me," Shiliew replied immediately after Buggy finished speaking.
"I won't stop you," nodding, Buggy was very satisfied with Shiliew's answer.
Leaving War Beast Island, the "Thor" returned to the sea surface once again. And this time, the "Thor" no longer had Marigold make it invisible. Against the last of the Four Emperors, the Red Nose Pirates had no need to hide their tracks.
Still, in half a day's time, Buggy, standing on the "Thor," saw the warship of the Red Hair Pirates, the Red Force.
However, before they got close to the Red Force, Buggy noticed several small, sneaky boats.
"Captain, those boats are full of some reporters. It seems they guessed the captain's whereabouts and deliberately followed the Red Hair Pirates here to wait for us to appear," Issho, with his outstanding Observation Haki, immediately sensed the boats that had caught Buggy's attention.
"Captain, should we drive them away?" Daz Bonez asked Buggy.
"No need. It's good that they're here; it can save a lot of time. Let's ignore them for now. We're going to see an old friend," Buggy shook his head and then gave the order.
"Understood," nodding, Sandersonia, who was standing at the side, directly used her ability. The "Thor" immediately began to float and then flew towards the interior of the island.
"It's the 'Thor'! Inform the boss, the Red Nose Pirates are here!" On the shore, seeing the "Thor" arrive and fly towards the interior of the island, the members of the Red Hair Pirates left to guard the Red Force immediately started shouting.
Soon, this news was passed on to the members deep inside the island.
In fact, even if these people hadn't been notified, the "Thor," flying high above and heading towards the island's interior, had already been discovered. After all, it was too conspicuous.
"After waiting for nineteen years, you've finally come, Buggy!" At this moment, looking at the approaching "Thor," Shanks murmured.
"Hahahaha, long time no see, Shanks!" A hearty voice came down from high above.
With the voice, the giant "Thor" slowly descended.
Buggy and the others, standing on the ship's rail, also slowly entered the sight of the Red Hair Pirates.
"Hahahahaha, long time no see, Buggy!" Seeing the descending "Thor," Shanks also laughed happily.
"It's been almost nineteen years, hasn't it?" Buggy looked at Shanks with emotion and asked.
"Yes, it has indeed been almost nineteen years since we last parted," nodding, Shanks, seeing the much sunnier Buggy, also said with great emotion.
"How about we save the greetings and small talk for later?" Buggy, who was just being sentimental a moment ago, suddenly changed his tone.
"Alright. Then you've come this time for a battle, right?" Shanks immediately asked, his fighting spirit soaring.
"It is for a battle, but the ones who will fight are not us. You know my ability; there's no point in us two fighting. So this time, it should be you and Mihawk. The decisive battle for the clear ownership of the title of 'World's Strongest Swordsman'."
Hearing Buggy's words, Shanks was surprised for a moment but then immediately nodded.
For Shanks, fighting Buggy was indeed pointless. A guy who couldn't be cut to death was the most hated existence for a swordsman.
"Before we fight, I have a question," although Shanks nodded, he still had no intention of starting immediately.
"You are the last of the Four Emperors. After Mihawk and you have finished fighting, regardless of the winner or loser, I will use the reporters outside the island to release a piece of news to the world."
"What news?"
"From now on, whoever dares to answer the World Government's summons to become a Warlord of the Sea, I will annihilate them!"
(Author's Note: Chapter names are too troublesome to think of, so I won't use them anymore. That's all!)
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