One Piece: Buggy's Uncharted Legend

Chapter 109: Seeing Rayleigh Again!

In the year 1517, on the new year's day that Portgas D. Ace set out to sea from the East Blue, on the sea surface near the island of Rusukaina, the "Thor," under Fujitora's ability, swayed down into the Calm Belt. After nearly two years of silence, the Red Nose Pirates, led by Buggy, set sail once again.

The current crew list on the "Thor" was as follows: Captain Buggy, Vice-Captain Dracule Mihawk, Boatswain Boa Hancock, Main Combatant Shiliew of the Rain, Main Combatant Fujitora Issho, Chef Betty, Intelligence Officer Paula, Shipwright Daz Bonez, Doctor Trafalgar D. Water Law, Fortune Teller Basil Hawkins, Search and Rescue member cow 3, Lookout Baboon, Toy Sailor Mohmoo, etc., and the exchange student Chopper, who was to be sent back to Drum Island.

As for cow 1, cow 2, cow 4, and cow 5, the search and rescue trainees who had not yet mastered Haki, they were left in Kuja City to be trained by Marigold.

And not long after the "Thor" set sail, Amazon Lily, where Kuja City was located, and the islands of Rusukaina, etc., also began to slowly move towards the Grand Line.

This was something Buggy had discussed with Sandersonia long ago, to have Kuja City enter the Grand Line to hide. Only in this way could they avoid being easily found. One must know that sailing in the Grand Line relies on a Log Pose. An island floating into the Grand Line has no magnetic field, just like Zou on the back of the giant elephant. Without a Vivre Card, there is no way to find the route. This would make Kuja City and its several islands much safer.

Compared to the slow movement of the islands, the "Thor" was practically racing at full speed.

The first stop after leaving Rusukaina, Buggy had originally planned to send Chopper back first. After all, it was only a few days away from the promised time with Dr. Kureha. However, Chopper, who had never been to an amusement park, really wanted to go and play once before returning to Drum Island.

Buggy did not refuse this request, because speaking of amusement parks, the first thing Buggy thought of was the Sabaody Archipelago. Since he was going to see Rayleigh once anyway, Buggy readily agreed.

More than half a day later, from the "Thor," which was sailing along the edge of the Calm Belt, the towering Red Line could be seen in the distance.

With a turn of the helm, the "Thor" began to move along the Red Line. Soon, the Sabaody Archipelago was right before their eyes.

Landing directly at Grove 30, apart from the toy sailors left to guard the "Thor," all members followed Buggy towards Grove 13.

Originally, Buggy hadn't planned to bring a large group of people to see Rayleigh, but who could blame everyone for wanting to see a legendary figure? Especially the vice-captain of the Pirate King's ship, which made these junior pirates even more fervent.

Having called Shakky with a Den Den Mushi some time in advance, when Buggy and the others arrived at Shakky's Rip-Off Bar, Rayleigh was sitting at the bar, leisurely sipping his wine.

"You're finally here. I thought you'd be even later," turning around, Rayleigh looked at Buggy and the members behind him, a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Uncle Rayleigh, you know the speed of the 'Thor'. Traveling from the Calm Belt to the Red Line, and then along the Red Line to the Sabaody Archipelago is basically a high-speed expressway. If we hadn't set off a bit late, we would have arrived even earlier," Buggy said with a smile.

"These people behind you are all members of the Red Nose Pirates, right? You've added a few more. Are those animals also members?" Before Rayleigh could speak, Shakky asked curiously.

"Ah, these few are new members who joined after the wanted posters were issued. Let me introduce you. This is Shiliew of the Rain, one of the former twin pillars of the underwater prison," Buggy first introduced Shiliew to show off his strength.

"Shiliew of the Rain... oh, no wonder. So that's how it is. Buggy, it's been many years. You've become much more formidable. You can even come and go from the underwater prison as you please." Seeing Shiliew, Rayleigh instantly understood many things.

"I've heard of your fame for a long time. It's rare to meet a strong person. How about we have a spar sometime, Dark King Rayleigh?" After nodding at Rayleigh, Shiliew immediately spoke with belligerence.

"Hahahaha, I'm not young anymore. This era belongs to you young people. The strong on the seas are as numerous as ox hairs. There's no need to keep pestering an old man like me," shaking his head, although Rayleigh was very interested in a spar, he knew very well that he was long past his prime.

"This is Fujitora Issho, a Devil Fruit user with formidable strength. He's the person on our ship whose temperament is closest to yours, Uncle Rayleigh," Buggy wasn't lying. Fujitora and Rayleigh had quite a few things in common.

"Captain, it's quite a surprise for you to say so. Big Brother Rayleigh, why don't we go to the casino for a couple of games later?" Compared to the belligerent Shiliew, Fujitora's suggestion was much more casual, but this casualness received a response.

"Hahahaha, alright! After we're done talking, we'll go together. It just so happens I haven't been in a while," Rayleigh replied happily.

"Uncle Rayleigh, after introducing these two, next up is the Kung-Fu Dugong, cow 3, from the sea region of Sandy Island. This guy is the only sea search and rescue member on the ship besides Mihawk. Next to cow 3 is the King of the 'Human Drills' from the Shikkearu Kingdom on Kuraigana Island, the Baboon. The one next to it is called Chopper, a user of the Human-Human Fruit from Drum Island, a professional doctor, but not a member of the crew."

After introducing the new members, Buggy also introduced the old members to Rayleigh one by one. After they had greeted each other, Buggy turned around and said, "Betty, Law, and Hawkins, just as we discussed earlier, take cow 3, the Baboon, and Chopper to the amusement park. When you've had enough fun, go directly back to the ship. Law and Hawkins, look after them more, and don't cause any big trouble. The rest of you, except for Hancock, can arrange your own activities. Brother Issho, I'll have to trouble you to wait outside for a moment."

After Buggy finished speaking, the group of people left the bar directly.

"Buggy, tell me, what kind of surprise do you have for me? I've been looking forward to it for a long time," with a trace of curiosity, Rayleigh asked Buggy with great satisfaction.

"Over two years ago, after I finished excavating the Northeast Tunnel, I took a stroll around the East Blue and found two people. One was that little fellow for whom Shanks gave up an arm, and the other was a person whose existence even I find a bit hard to believe," Buggy said, sitting next to Rayleigh, drinking rum.

"Monkey D. Luffy, huh? I'd really like to meet that little fellow. Shanks said he's a lot like Roger. As for the person whose existence even you find hard to believe, I'm getting more and more curious. Tell me in a bit. Before that, let me ask you, you were the one who provided the information to restore Shanks's arm, right?" Rayleigh asked Buggy.

"Yes. I was passing by Dressrosa back then and happened to learn of the existence of such an ability user. That guy Shanks was lucky," Buggy nodded and said.

(End of Chapter)

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