Chapter 20: Buggy An Emperor?

(3rd Person: POV)

Jumping back Siegreich dodged a punch from Bullet.

Who is currently wearing a frustrated expression on his face.

Since once again he challenged Roger to a battle, and once again got his ass handed to him.

And like always after losing to Roger Bullet ended up in a foul mood.

Seeing this as usual Siegreich asked him for a spar. Since it always helped Bullet calm down after a loss.

It also served Seigreich as a way to train to get stronger.

Because ever since he started sparring with Bullet after his matches with Roger he has improved in leaps and bounds.

His durability has risen. He's also shaving down on the time it takes him to become intangible with his devil fruit powers when faced with incoming attacks. His observation haki is improving as well.

But more than that thanks to these battles with Bullet Siegreich has finally unlocked his armament haki.

Sure, it's only at the first stage but he's unlocked it. Which is better than not having access to it at all.

So in these spars both Siegreich and Bullet win in the long run of things.

Closing the distance within a second Bullet aimed a punch at Siegreich's face, which he blocked using his left forearm.

Even so, Siegreich was blown into the ground.

Since the Roger pirates are currently docked on an island, re-supplying on fresh water.

Quickly jumping back to his feet Siegreich moved in close to bullet and started throwing punches and kicks in his direction.

Which Bullet blocked effortlessly.

Even so Siegreich still persisted with his attacks. Not even calling upon his devil fruit powers. He's not even using a sword in this battle.

That is because Siegreich is trying to train his physical body and physical combat skills, as well as his haki during these fights more than anything else.

Because unlike some others in the world of One Piece he doesn't want to be a one-trick pony. No, he wants to have multiple high-level skills and be prepared for almost any situation.

That's why he works to improve himself in all categories.

And even though it is slow-going Siegreich knows it will be worth it in the ned.

Eventually Siegreich stopped attacking Bullet and jumped back.

As soon as he did so Bullet moved forward and landed a kick in his chest, driving him itno the ground once more.

He then followed it up with a punch fo Siegreichs' chest, causing him to lose all the air in his lungs.

Siegreich even blocked out for a second.

Sensing this Bullet stopped attacking.

Regaining consciousness Siegreich worked to catch his breath. He then stood to his feet.

"Once again you win Bullet." He said.

"There wasn't going to be any other outcome in the first place." Bullet replied.

"Maybe for now, but just watch. One day I'll not only catch up to you, but surpass you." Seigreich said.

Bullet snorted at his words. "Yeah right." He spat. "That will never happen. Especially with how you pathetically rely on others."

"There's nothing wrong with relying on others." Siegreich retorted. "I mean isn't that what friends are for?"

"Friends, don't make me laugh." Bullet spoke. "People will just betray you in the end. The only one you can truly rely on in this world is yourself. Since others will just weigh you down and make you weak."

"Well captain Roger has friends and comrades, yet you've never been able to beat him." Siegreich retorted.

As soon as he did so Bullet was in front of him, clutching the front of his shirt, a pissed off expression on his face.

Despite this Seigreich wore a calm expression on his face.

"Listen hear, Roger is only winning for now. But that'll end soon. I'll defeat him and when I do I'll be the strongest. And I'll have done it without relying on anyone. Got that!" Bullet shouted.

"Yeah, I got it." Siegreich replied. "But listen Bullet, just so you know everyone on the crew already considers you a friend and comrade despite everything that happened when we first met. Me included. I don't know what happened in your past, but always know we've got your back and won't ever abandon you." He spoke.

Since he remembers Bullet's backstory thanks to his previous life's memories.

That is why Siegreich is offering a hand of friendship. So that he doesn't go down the same path.

He also wants him as a member of his future crew really badly as well.

"Whatever." Bullet said.

He then dropped Siegirech onto the ground and walked away.

Even so he couldn't get what the young logia user said out of his head.

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(MC: POV)

Reading one my many books as usual I looked over at Buggy to see him on his hands and knees crying, a black cloud of depression hanging over his head.

He's like this because he finally ended up eating his devil fruit, as well as losing the treasure map he had in his possession as well.

It happened three days ago and he's been like this ever since.

Even though Shanks has apologized to him several times already he stays the same.

It actually hurts me to look at him.

So its time to do something about it.

Marking the page in my book where I am at I closed it and walked over to Buggy.

He then looked up at me, but then immediately went back to looking at the deck of the ship.

Seeing this I sighed.

I then reared my leg back and kicked Buggy right in his little clowns balls.

"Enough!" I shouted.

"Aghh!!!" Buggy screamed.

After my kick he stared rolling on the deck, clutching his precious pearls. Until after five minutes he stopped and then looked at me with an angry expression.

"Sieg, what the fuck!?" Buggy shouted. "That hurt!"

"I know, that was the point." I retorted. "Now that you're not looking at the deck we can finally have a proper conversation."

"About what?" Buggy retorted.

"About your sulking." I said. "Enough is enough. Grow up Buggy. You lost a treasure map. It's happened and there's nothing you can do to change it."

"I lost more than that!" He angrily shouted. "I also lost my ability to swim." He said, crying large anime tears.

"Yeah you did. But you also gained a devil fruit power." I told him. "That's not something just anyone can obtain. So maybe if you stop whining for a bit and actually examine your fruit and its abilities you might find you you gained more than you lost. Well that's all I had to say." I explained.

I then walked off and went back to reading my book.

As I did so I noticed out of the corner of my eye that Buggy got a contemplative expression on his face.

Must mean he's thinking about what I just said.

Good.

If Buggy learns to properly use the powers of his fruit maybe his future will turn out a bit different than it did in canon.

'Not like he'll do any worse.' I thought.

Then the moment after I did so images suddenly flashed through my mind.

But as quickly as it began it ended.

Despite this I am still left reeling. Since the images that just ran through my mind are chapters of the One Piece manga that came out after I died.

And all I can say is wow.

(A/N: our MC died just after chapter 1052 of the manga came out)

All the info I just got dumped into my brain is insane.

First off Oden's father is actually alive. Not only that but a copy of the ancient warship Pluton is somewhere in Wano Country.

Luffy, Law and Kid all gained bounties of 3 billion.

Then there's the appearance of admiral Ryokugyu, also known by his true name Aramaki.

I'll admit I like his character design, and his fruit. But it turns out he's an Akainu fanboy and a zealot who believe in the absolute power of the World Government.

Damn.

I was hoping he was more along the lines of Fujitora.

Moving on from that I'm glad Sabo didn't get captured when he and his fellow Revolutionaries attacked Mariejois. Though I am a bit upset that Oda once again made his fate unkown right after showcasing he was alive.

And all because he discovered the existence of Im.

Who is definitely the one who blew up the island Sabo was on.

Either that was one of Im's powers or the last ancient weapon Uranus. Since in mythology he's the god of the Sky and Heavens.

I'm not sure which one is the case, but I'm certain Sabo is still alive.

Since Oda definitely wouldn't be a dick like that and kill him off.

At least I hope not.

But I was not expecting king Cobra to get killed and for Vivi to disappear.

That came out of left field.

I also didn't expect Oda to blue ball the readers by not making either Carrot or Yamato a part of the Straw Hat crew.

Everyone knew it was probably going to be either one of those two, especially after Yamato kept saying she would join them.

But in the end neither did.

I had no idea Oda was such a tease.

Who knows, maybe the whole thing with Vivi is a set up for her to rejoin the Straw Hats as their final member on their voyage.

I mean with that guy you can never tell what's going to happen.

Like pitting Law against Blackbeard or having Kid end up at Elbaf.

I really hope Oda doesn't kill off Law. I love his character so much. He's one of my top five favorites in One Piece.

Moving on from that, after so long Oda finally revealed the mysterious Dr. Vegapunk and I have to admit he didn't disappoint on that in the slightest.

Especially with the revelation that Vegapunk gathered and protected all the knowledge from Ohara.

Speaking of, I can't believe that Jaguar D. Saul survived.

That probably means Kuzan helped him out.

Though all this pales in comparison to one thing.

Buggy was named one of the new emperors alongside Luffy.

Turning my gaze to Buggy I observed him.

As I did so I saw him picking a booger from his nose, by using his devil fruit powers.

'No, no, no, no, no.' I thought. Slightly shaking my head.

After getting to personally know him I can't believe anyone would think he is Emperor material.

I can't see it.

I seriously can't.

Just thinking about it makes my head hurt.

Almost as much as those Serpahim Vegapunk created. To think that crazy bastard would find a way to splice Lunarian DNA with those of former Warlords and also artificially give them devil fruit abilities as well.

That man really is a mad genius.

Then there's also the small fact that Kuma is Bonney's father.

All these revelations are so overwhelming I don't even know where to begin.

I also don't know why this knowledge suddenly got dumped into my head but I can't say it isn't extremely appreciated.

But again, Buggy an Emperor of the Sea?

My mind just can't comprehend that.