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"Hahaha, Shanks, come look at the newspaper! Your good brother Buggy's bounty has increased again!"
On a small island in the latter half of the Grand Line, a fat man, munching on a chicken leg, was waving a newspaper in the air, pointing it at a red-haired young man.
Hearing Lucky Roo say this, Shanks immediately rushed over to Lucky Roo, grabbed the newspaper from his hand, and eagerly read it.
"Hahaha, good, good, good! This kid is making progress so fast. His bounty has already surpassed mine. It's truly unexpected!
Brothers, let's have a feast! Celebrate Buggy's bounty surpassing mine!"
"Hahaha, Shanks, didn't you say last time that Buggy wasn't your opponent? Look, his bounty has already surpassed yours. Maybe next time we meet, he'll beat you up!"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! I can't wait to see the boss get beaten up!"
"Buggy-san, you're amazing! Truly worthy of being the boss's good brother."
"There's no mediocrity in the Roger Pirates. Buggy's growth is within my expectations."
"Shanks, you have to work hard! Don't embarrass our Red-Haired Pirates."
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Hearing these teasing words, Shanks didn't get angry. Instead, he laughed loudly, "I won't lose. Even if Buggy's bounty surpasses mine, so what? I'll definitely beat him. Buggy wants to beat me? He's got a long way to go."
Hearing Shanks say this, his crew burst into laughter and noise. Then, on this small island, at Shanks's call, a feast began.
In the latter half of Sabaody Archipelago, on Whole Cake Island, Charlotte Linlin was looking at the newspaper in her hand. When she saw Buggy's bounty, she was stunned for a moment. Then, she looked at her eldest son, Perospero, with anger in her eyes.
"What did I tell you to do? Why haven't you finished it yet? Do my words not count?"
As she said this, the air around Charlotte Linlin seemed to vibrate. She was like an ancient beast, ready to devour someone.
Seeing Charlotte Linlin's anger, Perospero's face instantly turned pale with fear. He immediately prostrated himself on the ground and said in a fearful voice, "Mom, this kid's movements have been very strange this year. Sometimes he even disappears completely. Even our information network can't find him.
Mom, please give me another chance. I think his next stop will be the latter half of the Grand Line. I will find him as soon as possible, convey your message, and bring him to Whole Cake Island to meet you."
"MOM, MOM, you're too slow, Perospero! You must be punished!"
Although Perospero tried his best to explain, Charlotte Linlin wasn't ready to let him off so easily. She extended her right hand and directly used her Soru Soru no Mi ability on Perospero.
Under the effect of the Devil Fruit ability, a white object emerged from Perospero's body and then disappeared into Charlotte Linlin's palm. After the object disappeared, Perospero collapsed to the ground. He seemed to have suffered a huge attack. He was in great pain, and his face was covered in sweat.
The Charlotte Family children standing on either side saw Perospero's miserable state. Fear and sympathy were evident in everyone's eyes, but no one dared to step forward and plead for Perospero.
Katakuri saw his brother Perospero being treated like this. His brow furrowed, and his hand gripping his weapon tightened.
Smoothie, who was standing beside him and had been about to act, calmed down upon seeing Perospero's miserable state. She retracted the words that were about to leave her mouth. A look of unwillingness flashed in her eyes.
Looking at Perospero like this, Charlotte Linlin had no other expression in her eyes, only coldness. She said in a cold voice, "Bring me that little devil Buggy quickly. If you mess it up again, it won't be as simple as this."
Although Perospero felt as if his body had been drained, he heard Charlotte Linlin say this. He immediately propped himself up and replied respectfully, "Mom, I will bring him back as soon as possible. I will not disappoint you."
In the latter half of the Grand Line, on the Moby Dick, Whitebeard was also looking at the newspaper in his hand. He looked at Buggy in the newspaper, his eyes filled with admiration. He didn't expect Buggy's strength to have grown to this level.
After a sigh, his gaze shifted to his sons on board. A hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
On Skull Island, in the latter half of the Grand Line, Kaido was also drinking and looking at the newspaper, passing the time.
When he saw Buggy, he was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect to see Buggy in the newspaper so soon. And it seemed like his strength had improved very quickly. This made him look at the content of the newspaper. The more he read, the more a crazed smile spread across his face.
"Hahaha, keep growing like this. I hope you can bring me some excitement. I want to die at the hands of you monsters."
The Glory didn't sail for long. Under Iceburg's control, the ship submerged into the sea. As it submerged, the coating on the ship instantly expanded, enveloping the entire Glory.
Soon, under the protection of the coating, the ship submerged into the sea, quickly heading towards Fish-Man Island.
During this journey, they didn't encounter any major dangers. Only occasionally did a Sea King pass by their ship. Some were curious and approached them, but before they got close, Buggy released his King's Haki, directly intimidating the Sea Kings. All the Sea Kings dared not approach, and they safely reached the underwater world.
When they reached 10,000 meters below the sea, the scenery amazed everyone. There was no darkness here. Instead, the sun shone brightly. They also saw clouds and countless fish of all sizes swimming freely in the water. This scene was truly magical, captivating everyone's eyes. They couldn't take their eyes away.
After admiring the scenery, they discovered a giant double-layered sphere in the distance. There was also a city inside the sphere. Seeing this scene, Buggy knew they had reached Fish-Man Island. This was their destination.
Without hesitation, everyone steered the Glory towards the sphere. As they approached the sphere, they discovered a giant circular entrance on the sphere, connecting to the interior. Seeing this entrance, Buggy knew that this was the official passage to Fish-Man Island.
Buggy instructed Iceburg to steer the Glory into the circular entrance. It was like a tunnel, leading to a specific direction. The inside of the tunnel was transparent. They could see the situation inside the sphere through a transparent wall. They also saw several human-shaped figures with fish tails swimming through it. After sailing for a while, they reached the end of the tunnel.
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