Chapter 77: We Meet Again!
To be honest, when Buggy, who was far away in the North Sea, saw the news about Dr. Indigo revealing his method of seizing Devil Fruit abilities, he genuinely had the thought of heading straight for the Sabaody Archipelago.
But Buggy quickly gave up on this idea. He understood very well that going there would not only be of no help but might also lead him into a trap. Even if no one had laid a trap, Dr. Indigo would not be foolish enough to wait on the Sabaody Archipelago for him to take his head.
On the deck, looking at a pirate ship that was still smoking and had not yet completely sunk in the distance, Buggy truly understood how significant the immature secret he held was to the various major powers.
"Brother Buggy, we can't go on like this. The ones coming now are just ordinary pirates. When the major powers make their move, we will have a lot of trouble. Although the Vinsmoke Family in the North Sea hasn't made a move yet, I think it's definitely a matter of sooner or later. At sea, we're not afraid, but Brother Buggy, your upcoming plans will have to be put on hold," Hancock walked to Buggy's side and said with some worry.
"Actually, there's nothing to worry about. Dr. Indigo's appearance did catch me off guard, but it's not as if I have no solution at all. I was just considering other matters," after comforting Hancock, Buggy immediately made a decision.
"Bonez, are we almost at the entrance to the Grand Line?" Turning around, Buggy asked Daz Bonez, who was at the helm.
"Yes, Captain. But I estimate there might be people waiting at the entrance to the Grand Line," Daz Bonez was also very troubled by the constant attacks over the past two days.
"It doesn't matter. Greet whoever it is with your Super Railgun. If the weak want to covet the secrets of the strong, they must pay a sufficient price. The 'Thor' is the undisputed hegemon of the seas, but there are still many people who don't understand this, so we need enough wreckage to prove it. Don't hold back. No matter who it is, if they dare to stand in our way, they must be prepared." When it came to naval battles, Buggy was extremely confident in Daz Bonez and the "Thor."
Two hours later, at the entrance to the Grand Line, Buggy was quite frustrated when he saw the sea was empty of ships.
This was a world apart from the countless warships he had imagined lying in wait.
Putting aside his frustration and thinking about it, Buggy immediately understood. Although news traveled fast, the reaction of those interested parties couldn't be as quick. The reason was simple: the speed difference between ordinary pirate ships and the "Thor" was just too great.
So, even if those interested parties wanted to rush to the entrance of the Grand Line to lie in wait, it wasn't something that could be done in a day or two. After all, Dr. Indigo's revelation had come too suddenly.
Of course, having no one lying in wait was even better. It saved Buggy and the others a lot of trouble. They charged directly into the Knock Up Stream. After entering the Twin Capes along the current, Buggy didn't even greet Crocus, who was guarding there, and directly had Daz Bonez go full throttle towards the East Blue.
Just after the two pieces of world-shocking news were released, in Loguetown in the East Blue, the reporter who had interviewed Buggy after he paid his respects came home to find Buggy visiting his room.
"How about it, brave reporter? I told you we would meet again, didn't I?" Seeing the reporter return, Buggy sat down and asked with a smile.
"To be remembered by the famous Captain Red Nose is truly my honor. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rocks, and I am a news reporter in Loguetown," Rocks said, taking out the pen and notebook he carried with him. It was obvious he was ready to get to work.
"Since you're already prepared, let's not waste any more words. I've come this time to give you an exclusive story, news about Devil Fruit abilities," Buggy said, sitting down directly on a chair.
"Captain Buggy, may I ask if the news about Devil Fruit abilities you're referring to is about that technique you've mastered?" Rocks was not polite at all and asked directly.
"Of course, it is. But to just say it directly might be a bit abstract, so I'd better start from the beginning." At this point, Buggy paused, then slowly began to narrate the speech he had prepared.
"As everyone knows, Devil Fruits are divided by the world into three major categories: Logia, which allows the body to become elemental; the ever-changing Paramecia; and Zoan, which allows one to transform into other animals. Among the three categories, the most noteworthy is Logia. I mention Logia not because its elemental ability grants immunity to physical attacks, but because there is an extremely special fruit within the Logia type. It is also known as the most evil Devil Fruit in the history of pirates—the Logia-type Dark-Dark Fruit."
Hearing Buggy say this, Rocks pushed up the glasses on his nose and then said, "Captain Buggy, if the content you are about to share is related to this fruit, then please describe this fruit in as much detail as possible."
By saying this, Rocks had already indicated that he had guessed some things.
Nodding, Buggy continued, "The Dark-Dark Fruit is the only Logia-type Devil Fruit that cannot make the body elemental and immune to physical attacks. Not only that, but the Dark-Dark Fruit user also has many disadvantages. Not only does the darkness it emits have no attack power itself, but it also absorbs the damage received, but the great price is that the pain is doubled. The reason why such a fruit, which seems to be full of flaws, is called the most evil is because of its greatest feature: it can absorb the abilities of any ability user. In other words, no matter what kind of ability user, as long as they are touched by a Dark-Dark Fruit user, their ability can no longer be used."
Hearing this, Rocks frowned slightly, because he couldn't see any language in his notes that was related to hunting for abilities.
"Captain Buggy, please forgive my ignorance, but I really can't see any connection between the Dark-Dark Fruit's ability and the content you are about to share," Rocks was also quite bold, showing no fear of Buggy in his words.
"My reporter friend, patience is a virtue you need right now. Keep listening. You'll understand when I'm done." Buggy was not angry at being interrupted by Rocks, but instead patted his shoulder and then continued.
"The reason I've mastered an immature skill is all thanks to a piece of writing about the Dark-Dark Fruit. It said that a user of the Dark-Dark Fruit can, after killing another ability user, suck out the other party's ability and then transfer it to another non-ability user. But how to absorb it and how to transfer it, I do not know. But this does not prevent me from seeing an essential truth from this passage. And that is, Devil Fruit abilities are actually a special kind of power that does not dissipate."
As Buggy said this, Rocks suddenly stood up.
(End of Chapter)
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