"Well, Buggy, so is the final key with you for me?" The owner of the cell smiled playfully when he saw Buggy approaching.
The former Warlord of the Sea, the Sand Crocodile, Crocodile!
"You could say that," Buggy replied with a grin as he approached Crocodile's cell. "But unlike the others, I'm here to make a deal with your key!"
Crocodile was taken aback by this and then sneered, "Are you threatening me?"
Buggy had been handing out keys to the other prisoners for free, but now he was proposing a deal with Crocodile, making him feel targeted.
Buggy can't treat him like an easy mark!
Buggy tossed the key directly to Crocodile and said, "Don't get me wrong, I just want to borrow some money from you. Consider this key as collateral!"
Once he got out, Buggy had a lot to take care of and needed start-up capital urgently. So, he set his sights on Crocodile!
After all, people who control sand usually have wealth! Even in the neighboring land of Hokage, people use gold sand as weapons!
And in the original story, Buggy did seem to borrow money from Crocodile!
Crocodile took the key but didn't rush to use it. He coldly looked at Mr. 3, who was still handing out keys nearby, and said, "Do I look like I'm very rich?"
Crocodile did have some savings; after all, he had been operating in the Kingdom of Alabasta for a long time. Both his legitimate enterprises and the covert Baroque Works were gold mines! But money was never his ultimate goal!
Crocodile, however, loathes it when people ask him for money! The camaraderie between Buggy and Mr. 3 made him feel betrayed!
Buggy pointed to the large golden hook on Crocodile's left hand and the gemstone rings on his right hand and said, "Seriously? Who goes to prison decked out in gold and jewels like you?"
Buggy frowned, about to speak, when he heard a commotion behind him.
A vein popped out on Crocodile's forehead, and he looked ready to hook Buggy in the face with his golden hook!
However, Buggy didn't give Crocodile the chance. He waved his hand and left Crocodile's cell. "We'll discuss this in detail later! I'll find you then!"
Meanwhile, Ivankov and Inazuma had found Luffy, the Straw Hat Boy, in a cell, but Luffy's condition was dire—he was unconscious!
Buggy walked over and saw Ivankov frantically checking Luffy's condition. He asked, "What's wrong with him? Why is he unconscious?"
At this moment, Mr. 3 had already released most of the prisoners from Level 6 of Impel Down. Avaro Pizarro, the Crescent Moon Hunter Catarina Devon, "Colossal Battleship" Sanjuan Wolf, and "Heavy Drinker" Vasco Shot. These are all infamous pirates who once wreaked havoc on the seas!
Ivankov said anxiously, "I don't know! He's injured, but his vital signs are still stable. However, no matter how much I yell, I can't wake him up!"
Meanwhile, Boa Hancock, who had just come out of her cell, was indiscriminately attacking the surrounding prisoners, turning them into stone statues!
"You filthy men, get out of my way! Mero Mero Arrow!"
Buggy turned to look and saw Mr. 3 standing in front of a cell, his face twisted with fear, already turned into a stone statue!
Buggy frowned, wondering if this woman could understand the gravity of the situation.
If you want to say she's smart, now is clearly the time to join forces with the outside world, but instead, she's stirring up trouble here. They might end up fighting before the guards from Impel Down even arrive!
You have to understand, all the people here are unruly, with grudges against each other.
But you have to admit she's smart. Boa Hancock attacks everyone she can easily defeat and doesn't provoke anyone too tough to handle!
"What are you trying to do to Luffy! Perfume Femur!"
After turning everyone around her into stone statues, Boa Hancock immediately searched the crowd for any trace of Luffy!
When she saw Buggy and the others surrounding Luffy, not knowing what they were up to, Boa Hancock flew into a rage and kicked at them without a word!
Buggy's mind worked quickly, and he spoke calmly, "I am Luffy's second uncle. These two are Luffy's father's companions. Luffy needs all three of us to approve before he can get married!"
"Shhh~~~"
Hearing this, Boa Hancock's expression changed drastically. She adjusted her posture mid-air and came to a sudden halt in front of Buggy and his companions.
"Greetings, Luffy's uncle and Luffy's father's companions. I am Boa Hancock! Luffy's, Luffy's…"
Hancock's fierce demeanor softened, her cheeks flushing as she introduced herself with a somewhat shy expression. However, she couldn't bring herself to finish her sentence.
Ivankov and Inazuma, who had been prepared for battle, stood stunned. They stared at Boa Hancock, unable to believe their eyes.
Is this the true face of the world's most beautiful woman, the Pirate Empress?
Buggy continued, "Let's free them from their stone state first. We need to head to Navy Headquarters immediately to save Luffy's brother Ace. If we don't make it in time, Luffy will be heartbroken for the rest of his life!"
"But Luffy…"
Boa Hancock hesitated, glancing worriedly at Luffy, who was unconscious on the ground.
"Don't worry, he's fine. He'll wake up soon! You wouldn't want him to wake up and find you haven't undone the petrification yet, would you?"
"Alright, let's go!"
Upon hearing this, Hancock didn't hesitate. She swiftly began to free Mr. 3 and the others from their petrified state. She would do anything if it was for Luffy's benefit!
Buggy watched Hancock's back and sighed in relief. When dealing with a love-struck woman, reasoning alone doesn't work. You have to hit their weak spot!
And for Boa Hancock, that weak spot was clearly Luffy!
"What, what's going on? How did you suddenly become the Straw Hat boy's second uncle? What's the relationship between the Pirate Empress and the Straw Hat boy?"
Ivankov was full of questions and repeatedly asked for clarification.
Buggy shook his head, "It's a long story. Let's wake Luffy up first!"
Ivankov then focused on Luffy, "I tried waking him, but he wouldn't wake up even after I slapped him twice!"
"You're doing it wrong!" Buggy waved them aside and spoke firmly, "Luffy, get up and eat some meat!"
"Meat!!"
Almost immediately after Buggy's words, Luffy, having heard the keyword, sat up instantly, scanning the area for any sign of meat!
Ivankov and Inazuma: "What!"
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