Chapter 176

Chapter 176

"Ah, yeah!" nodding, Luffy, who had just recently seen Ace once, replied.

The members of the Straw Hat Pirates had already been surprised before, so they didn't react much upon hearing Luffy's confirmation. But the person who had come on behalf of Buggy to invite them was deeply shocked.

"Luffy, I can't believe you didn't get any guidance from that great man. I, on the other hand, received guidance," Usopp's nose immediately tilted up.

"Alright, Usopp, let's hurry up and get to the Sky Island. By the way, is this not the Sky Island yet?" After speaking to Usopp, Nami turned and asked the person who had arrived.

"This is the sky at an altitude of seven thousand meters. Although it belongs to the Sky Island range, it's not the Sky Island itself, but the White Sea. The Sky Island is at a height of ten thousand meters, in the White-White Sea," the person replied while pointing the way forward for the Going Merry.

Half a day later, the Going Merry sailed to the vicinity of the Giant Jack and moored at the port.

"Everyone, to go further up, you'll need to take the White Cloud Shell Ladder. Please disembark!" After speaking, the person led the Straw Hat Pirates towards the ladder.

Riding the rapidly ascending White Cloud Shell Ladder, the Straw Hat Pirates soon arrived at the golden city of Shandora.

After touring the ancient golden city of Shandora, the Straw Hat Pirates then left the ancient city and took a sightseeing boat to the Sky Island, Skypiea.

In a palace built entirely of white clouds, the members of the Straw Hat Pirates finally met the host who had invited them, the great pirate with the title "Red Nose," Buggy.

However, the atmosphere of their first meeting was somewhat tense, because the moment the Straw Hat Pirates stepped into the palace, a figure was sent flying out with a miserable cry.

"What did you do to my companion?!" Seeing Sanji next to him suddenly scream and fly backwards, and seeing Buggy standing where Sanji had been, Luffy immediately asked, his anger flaring.

"I didn't do anything, just greeted the kid from the Vinsmoke Family. Don't worry, I have no ill intentions. Otherwise, that guy wouldn't just be screaming; he wouldn't be able to make a sound at all," looking at Luffy, who was glaring at him and ready to fight at any moment, Buggy smiled faintly, not caring at all.

"Don't lump me in with those people! I stopped being a member of the Vinsmoke Family long ago!" Sanji, who had already run back, said to Buggy with an extremely grim expression.

"It's for the best that you're not. Actually, speaking of which, I don't have any deep-seated hatred for the Vinsmoke Family. It's just that back then, when I had just become proficient in my training, I was carrying the child Betty and went to a Vinsmoke Family auction to sell a Devil Fruit. I happened to run into a member of the Vinsmoke Family. Hmm, for one Devil Fruit, they only gave me fifty million Berries. I'm sure you all know what the price of a Devil Fruit has reached now. Even back then, the auction price was at least one or two hundred million Berries. Fifty million is just too much. So I get a little angry whenever I see a guy with curly eyebrows," Buggy casually explained the grudge from back then.

"So that's how it is! Seeing you suddenly make a move really scared me. But Sanji is a good person," Chopper immediately said with a naive expression.

"Hehe, take your seats. The banquet has been prepared for a long time, just waiting for you all to arrive," after Buggy spoke, several beautiful young women walked out from the back of the palace, each carrying delicious and fragrant food.

"Eat and drink to your heart's content. We'll reminisce after we've finished eating."

More than half a day later, the finally full crowd stopped.

"Actually, there's nothing special about inviting you all here this time. But the members of your pirate crew all have some connection with me. Some I've met once, some are old acquaintances. Since you're passing through my territory, I should at least show some hospitality, and at the same time, we can catch up," looking at these young faces, Buggy felt that he himself had gotten old.

"Lord Buggy, long time no see," Monet took the initiative to greet him.

"So it's Monet. Why don't you call me Big Brother like you used to? It seems I've gotten old. How have you been lately? Are you doing well?" Buggy asked with a smile.

"Very well. Captain Luffy is very good to me," nodding, Monet replied.

"Hahahaha, that's good. You know, when you refused to become the navigator of the Red Nose Pirates back then, I was depressed for a while. You know, you're the only one I've trained who didn't choose me. But I don't blame you. After all, you said back then that you wanted to be a crew member on the Pirate King's ship. I had no intention of becoming the Pirate King at all. Otherwise, I wouldn't have given you up to this impulsive and reckless captain," with a smile, Buggy said unhurriedly.

After Buggy finished speaking, the way everyone looked at Monet immediately changed.

The people of the Straw Hat Pirates affirmed Monet even more, while the people from Kuja looked at Monet as if she were a fool.

"By the way, Uncle Buggy, why don't I see the Baboon and cow 3 and the others?" Seeing that Buggy and Monet had more or less finished talking, Chopper immediately asked.

"The Red Nose Pirates have entered a vacation period. The Baboon and Bonez have formed a temporary pirate crew to challenge the strong. cow 3 went on vacation to the South Sea with Betty and Law. cow 1 and the others are still training on Rusukaina. Why don't you go and see them yourself? It'll be a nice surprise for them," hearing himself suddenly being upgraded to "Uncle," Buggy didn't know what to say to Chopper.

After Buggy finished speaking, Chopper nodded and was about to leave, but was stopped by Monet, "Chopper, I'll go with you. It just so happens I haven't been to Rusukaina in a long time either."

"Alright."

After the two of them left, Zoro immediately stood up.

"That man, Joraquille Mihawk, is he not on the island either?"

"The current you, can you easily slice a warship?" Without answering Zoro's question, Buggy asked in return.

"I can't. I only accidentally awakened Haki last year, and I'm still not familiar with it. I'm still far off," shaking his head, but Zoro still replied with soaring fighting spirit.

"Mihawk isn't here, but Shiliew is. If you're not afraid of being abused, you can go find him. In any case, it's all about experiencing the gap. I'm sure he'll be very happy to let you know how big the gap is," after speaking, Buggy signaled to a young girl standing at the side to lead the way for Zoro.

And Zoro followed the girl and left without any hesitation.

"Robin-chan, you don't have to say anything. There's a Poneglyph on the island. Let Mr. Curly Brows accompany you," seeing that Nico Robin was about to speak, Buggy said in advance.

Nodding, Nico Robin and Sanji, who had glanced at Buggy, followed another young girl and left.

And the only remaining members of the Straw Hat Pirates on the scene were Luffy, Usopp, and Nami.

(End of Chapter)