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"What? Garp? Even you couldn't take down Buggy? Has his strength reached that level?"
"Kong-san, you know that Buggy, the little devil, is a member of the Roger Pirates. When I was about to capture him, Rayleigh, that guy, showed up. He threatened me with Sakazuki and the others' lives and told me to let Buggy go. He also promised me that he wouldn't interfere with him again after this and that he would never cause trouble for the Marines again. He'll live his retirement life."
"Damn it, those Roger Pirates, why aren't they quiet yet?"
After saying this, Sengoku's face was filled with anger, but there was also a hint of helplessness. He was also considering many things. He also thought about the stakes involved.
"Kong-san, what should we do? Should we keep Rayleigh, that guy, or just let him go and live his retirement life?"
"Forget it. Don't touch Buggy in Sabaody Archipelago for now. Don't bother Rayleigh either. Touching him might cause a lot of trouble. Maybe the Roger Pirates will rise from the ashes again."
Sengoku also wanted to deal with Rayleigh, but Rayleigh was connected to too many people. There were also many powerful crew members from the Roger Pirates still alive in the world. If they touched Rayleigh, it might make those people think that the World Government was going to settle the score with them later. They wouldn't just sit there and wait to die. The seas would be even more chaotic then. And Rayleigh wasn't someone you could easily deal with. Even Garp wasn't completely sure he could capture him. If he escaped, it would bring even greater disaster. Maybe the Roger Pirates would return to the world under his leadership.
"Understood, Kong-san. What about me? Should I go back or stay here?"
Garp knew what Sengoku was afraid of. He also knew that Sengoku would answer like this. He didn't say anything more.
"Go back first. There are still many things that need you to handle them. This will also be an explanation for the Celestial Dragon incident. After all, he didn't die. Let's talk about Buggy after he leaves Sabaody Archipelago. Have Sakazuki and Borsalino keep an eye on him."
Hearing that Sengoku had many things for him to handle, Garp's face immediately fell. He didn't really want to go back now.
"Kong-san, there's one more thing I need to report to you. Buggy's Red-Haired Pirates have improved by several levels. They've recently added some powerful crew members to their ship. I heard from Borsalino that they added a Logia-type Thunder-Thunder Fruit user and a great swordsman. Their current strength might make it difficult for Sakazuki and Borsalino to take them down even if they work together."
Hearing this, Sengoku's face became serious. He didn't expect that Buggy's pirate crew had grown to this level.
Looking at the Den Den Mushi, which remained silent for a long time, Garp was about to say something else, but then the Den Den Mushi spoke again. "Just have Sakazuki and the others keep an eye on them. Don't act rashly. Let Buggy and his crew leave. Let them go to the latter half of the New World and fight those monsters to the death."
Before he knew about Buggy's crew's strength, Sengoku had the idea of taking action. But after knowing their strength, Sengoku thought of another way. Since they couldn't easily take down Buggy and his crew, let them enter the latter half of the Grand Line and fight those pirates to the death.
Garp agreed with Sengoku's words. Buggy's crew's strength wasn't easy to deal with now. If they wanted to completely defeat them, they would have to send a Marine Admiral. If only Sakazuki and Borsalino took action, even if they won, they would likely suffer heavy losses. But the latter half of the Grand Line was very chaotic now. The Marine Admirals couldn't spare any time. He couldn't spare any time either. He had many things to handle. He couldn't stay here and fight Buggy and his crew. And if he took action again, he couldn't guarantee that Rayleigh wouldn't take action.
Sengoku's plan was indeed very feasible. Once Buggy entered the chaotic latter half of the Grand Line, he would inevitably have conflicts with those monsters and the older generation of strong people. It was very likely that Buggy would be dealt with in the conflict. This result would be a win-win situation. Not only would it eliminate the Marines' headache, but it would also allow those pirates to weaken themselves.
"Understood, Kong-san. I'll tell Sakazuki and the others before I go back."
Hearing Garp say this, Sengoku sighed and hung up the Den Den Mushi with a furrowed brow. He was also helpless. This decision was the best he could do.
Area 20 of Sabaody Archipelago. Buggy looked at the Flame Sun in his hand, his eyes filled with reluctance and sadness.
He had been with the Flame Sun for over two years. He didn't expect that in this battle, the Flame Sun's blade had been cracked by Garp's attack. It could no longer accompany Buggy in battle.
Standing beside him, Rayleigh also saw Buggy's expression. He also knew why he was like this. A swordsman's sword was like his companion. How could he not be sad to see his companion die?
Looking at Buggy, Rayleigh said, "Being damaged in battle is the best ending for these famous swords. Don't be too sad. As for what sword you'll use next, don't worry. Someone has already prepared one for you."
Hearing Rayleigh's comfort, Buggy's mood improved a bit. But when he heard what Rayleigh said next, a look of doubt flashed in Buggy's eyes. He didn't understand who had prepared a sword for him.
Seeing the doubt in Buggy's eyes, Rayleigh didn't say anything more. He told Buggy to wait there for a while, then instantly disappeared.
During this time, Enel and the others also arrived at Buggy's location. Lafitte told them about the dangers of this battle. Hearing about the close calls Buggy and the others had faced, everyone's eyes flashed with fear. When they heard how strong Garp was, everyone's eyes flashed with a hint of fear. They were also glad that they hadn't encountered Garp. If Garp had attacked them, they would have been captured long ago.
Shiryu and the others looked at Buggy with admiration. They didn't expect Buggy's strength to have improved again. He had managed to hold his own against Garp for a while and even caused him some damage. This level of strength was almost at the top tier in this vast sea.
As everyone was talking about this, Rayleigh suddenly appeared in front of them, carrying a long, rectangular object wrapped in cloth.
"Here you go. Take a look for yourself. Don't let it down."
Handing the rectangular object to Buggy, Rayleigh didn't say anything else. He didn't need to say anything more. As long as Buggy looked at it, he would know its origin.
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