You pirates are the invaders, aren't you?

"Who is the strongest captain in the East Blue?!"

"Captain Buggy!!"

"Who is the pirate that makes the navy and the people tremble in fear?!"

"Captain Buggy!!"

"Who is the best at gathering treasure?!"

"Captain Buggy!!"

"Hahaha!! I'm so happy today! Everyone, eat and drink more! We've had a great haul today!!"

Buggy laughed loudly, pleased with the answers he got.

"I didn't expect this little town to have so much wealth! The treasures we collected here almost equal what we got in the last six months!"

No one was resisting the treasure they were gathering, making Buggy feel amazing.

"Plus, we also got the map to the Grand Line from those foolish navy guys! Everything is going so smoothly!!"

"Let's drink, eat meat, and sing loudly! This is what a real pirate's life should be like!"

Buggy was laughing heartily, a little drunk from all the wine he had.

Suddenly, his blurry gaze caught sight of a few strangers standing nearby.

They were just watching the party quietly, not joining in, and they felt completely out of place in the cheerful atmosphere.

"Hey, hey, hey! What's wrong with you guys? We're having such a fun party! Smile, you idiots! Guys, paint your faces and juggle, and ladies, come over and drink with me! Hahaha, you're all such pretty girls!"

Buggy laughed, but soon, he sensed something was off.

"Wait a minute, ladies? When did my crew get female members?"

"And why aren't my crew wearing clown makeup? Who are these weird people?"

"Three swords, that hat that makes me uncomfortable, and someone who's even more handsome than me… How can there be someone more handsome than me on this ship?!"

He suddenly realized something was wrong, and it was as if the alcohol sobered him up. But before he could react, a fist came flying straight at his face.

"Bang!"

A powerful punch hit him hard, making his eyes roll back, saliva and snot pouring out as his face twisted in pain.

The blow was so strong it knocked his head right off his neck!

"Boom!"

With a loud crash, Buggy's head flew into the wall, creating a cloud of dust and noise.

The lively atmosphere of the party froze instantly, the pirates who were drinking and celebrating suddenly stopping in shock.

"Captain Buggy?!"

Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the scene before them.

"Is this what they call the 'undying one'?!"

Luffy looked at Buggy's body rolling on the ground, headless but not bleeding, and laughed loudly.

"How interesting!"

"His head and body really separated?!"

Zoro and Nami were equally shocked, staring at Buggy's strange form.

Even though Link had warned them about Buggy's powers, seeing it in person was a different story.

The shock of witnessing something so bizarre was truly surprising.

"But now isn't the time to be surprised~~~"

Link glanced at the pirates starting to stir around them. "The real show is just beginning!!"

This was Buggy's home turf, filled with many of his crew and stronger fighters.

And here they were, just four people.

"Captain Buggy… what's happening?!"

"We were just eating and singing, and suddenly he got knocked out?!"

"Who knows?! But one thing is clear, these four are definitely not friendly!!"

"Do we really need to say that? Even a fool can see it!!"

"So they are invaders here to pick a fight?!"

Invaders… wait, aren't these pirates the real invaders?

Oh right, we're pirates now too~

Link shook his head and watched as the crowd at the party parted, revealing three figures stepping forward.

At the front were two heavy-looking guys with a murderous aura. One was wearing a snow-white bear fur coat and holding a whip, while the other rode a unicycle, his long hair covering one eye.

Behind them was a huge lion, drooling and looking very intimidating, a truly fierce creature.

These were the three top officers of Buggy's Pirate Crew.

First, there was the vice captain, the Beast Tamer, Mohji, and then the strategist, Cabaji, who was skilled at acrobatics and mixed those skills with his swordsmanship.

And finally, there was the lion, Richie, Mohji's pet. He looked ferocious but was really just a food-obsessed animal who would even fight over dog food. Richie was the future captain of Buggy's crew after Buggy left.

Thinking about this, Link suddenly felt that all the pirates around them, armed with guns, swords, and fierce expressions, didn't seem so troublesome anymore. In fact, he felt a bit of pity for them.