Chapter 163
"A narrow victory, and the gap between us is only that small. I barely won this time," sheathing his sword, Shanks looked at the wound on Mihawk's shoulder without the joy a victor should have.
"A win is a win. But you'll have to be careful next time!" Mihawk also sheathed his black blade, then raised his left hand and waved at the "Thor."
Without Buggy's command, Sandersonia immediately lowered the "Thor."
Looking at the approaching Buggy, Mihawk said with some helplessness, "Still a little bit off."
"It's enough. We all know Shanks's Haki is the strongest! You didn't win this time, just try again next time," after the incident with Big Mom, Buggy no longer cared about victory.
In fact, the fact that Shiliew and Mihawk could both fight Kaido and Shanks for more than a day completely proved the strength of the Red Nose Pirates. Adding himself and Hancock, their influence was already sufficient.
"Shanks, wait for me to handle something, then let's find another place and have a good drink!" After speaking to Mihawk, Buggy then said to Shanks.
"Alright, I'll wait for you!" Nodding, Shanks immediately agreed.
"Then come on up. Outside the island, there are countless reporters waiting for the result of this great battle."
Without saying much, Shanks jumped onto the "Thor," and then they headed towards the outskirts of the island.
A while later, the "Thor" landed next to the Red Force. Shanks and the others returned directly to their own warship.
As for Buggy, he used a loudhailer to speak to the small boats in the vicinity, "Reporters from afar, I, Buggy, Captain of the Red Nose Pirates, welcome you on behalf of the crew. Please come closer. I will host you on the 'Thor.' As a reward for your hard work and bravery, my members and I will accept your interview."
Upon hearing that they could have an exclusive interview with the Red Nose Pirates, the surrounding reporters rushed to the "Thor" as if they had gone mad.
And so, the press conference was held.
"Everyone, this time, the Great Swordsman of the Red Nose Pirates, Joraquille Mihawk, has failed in his challenge against the Yonko Red-Haired Shanks. You don't need to ask any more questions about this. You can ask other questions now," Buggy announced the result as soon as he came up.
"Captain Buggy, I am a reporter from the World Economic Journal. May I ask what the purpose of your recent series of actions is?" As the world's largest news agency, the reporter from the World Economic Journal appeared the most assertive among the many reporters.
Of course, this assertiveness was only directed at other reporters. He wouldn't dare to act威风 (wēifēng - mighty/prestigious) in front of the Red Nose Pirates. After all, he knew very well what kind of existence the Red Nose Pirates were.
"This series of actions? Hehe, my purpose is actually just one. I want to tell the world that from now on, whoever dares to answer the World Government's summons to become a Warlord of the Sea, I will annihilate them."
After Buggy finished speaking, all the reporters were frantically taking photos of him, and the reporter who had asked the question showed a look of astonishment.
"Captain Buggy, may I ask, is your statement targeting the World Government's system of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?" another reporter from an unknown agency immediately followed up.
"Targeting? You've misunderstood. I have no intention of targeting it. I intend to abolish the Warlord system," Buggy glanced at the reporter and replied faintly.
"Abolish? Captain Buggy, do you think you have such qualifications? As far as I know, the Warlord system was established by the World Government. Only the Five Elders can issue the relevant orders to abolish it, right?" another reporter asked, seizing the chance.
"Back then, Captain Roger used his life to open the Great Pirate Era. Pirates are the protagonists of this era. This is a world of pirates, a world of the strong. In a world of the strong, the fist is the truth. I have proven my right to speak with sufficient achievements. I am saying these words here today, and I don't mind if anyone stands up and uses their actions to question my words," having prepared for this day for so long and paid so much, Buggy's words were naturally extremely powerful.
And after hearing Buggy's speech, all the reporters, while quickly taking notes, were extremely shocked, because no one had expected such a situation to occur.
"Captain Buggy, may I ask if the reason you insist on abolishing the Warlord system is because you were forcibly recruited two years ago?"
The surrounding reporters at this moment were all looking at this reporter with the eyes of a hero. Damn, you're so brave! Don't you know the principle of not hitting a person where it hurts? How dare you ask such a bold question? I really admire you to death.
Just when the reporters thought Buggy would fly into a rage, he smiled instead.
"Yes, that's part of the reason, but it's not the main reason," Buggy still replied with a smile.
"Then may I ask what the main reason is?" that reporter continued to ask.
"A pirate, no matter what he has done, is not legal from the moment he becomes a pirate. And it's impossible for him to become legal just because of some bullshit system. Only what is recognized by the vast majority of the common people is truly legal, not some bullshit decree issued by the World Government. I just want to tell all pirates that since you've become a pirate, you should love your trade. Don't do all that messy stuff. Although we pirates are not necessarily all evil, we are definitely all illegal. So as long as I'm alive, don't even think about putting on the so-called cloak of legality. Anyone who doesn't believe it can try me with their lives."
After hearing these words from Buggy, all the reporters were a little stunned.
Because they had never expected Buggy, as a pirate, to define pirates in this way, let alone that he would speak from the perspective of the common people.
"Captain Buggy, may I ask if you know Monkey D. Dragon?" a silent reporter suddenly asked.
"I wouldn't say I know him. We just met once at sea. You don't need to guess anymore. I'm not on the same side as the Revolutionary Army," shaking his head, Buggy directly used his words to block all possible speculation.
"Captain Buggy, may I ask, after you've killed Big Mom, will you replace her and become a new Yonko?" another reporter asked.
"I have no interest in being a Yonko, nor is it possible for me to stay in the New World to guard some so-called territory," shaking his head again, Buggy denied this statement.
"Then Captain Buggy, I've heard that every pirate has a dream. May I ask what your dream is?" the reporter from the World Economic Journal finally recovered and asked.
"My dream is to be remembered by history. For this dream, I will do as many things as possible that will be remembered by history, whether good or bad. Alright, the questions for me end here. You can go and interview the others now."
After speaking, Bug-gy, ignoring the excited reporters, directly used "Moonwalk" to escape to the Red Force.
(End of Chapter)
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