บท 74: Chapter 74 : Shanks Identity!!
"Looks like we need to have a serious talk later!"
Shanks gave Buggy a deep, piercing look but chose not to say anything further.
Buggy, ignoring Shanks, turned to Sanjuan Wolf and said, "Alright, Wolf, retract your powers. This island can't handle any more of your destruction!"
"Wait a moment, Captain Buggy," Sanjuan Wolf's voice rumbled like thunder, intimidating and resonant. "Let me have my revenge first!"
With that, Sanjuan Wolf suddenly raised his hand and aimed a massive strike at the only area on the Marineford Plaza that had yet to cease fighting!
Due to the intervention of the Red-Haired Pirates, the previously entangled three forces had stopped their battles and regrouped into three separate teams.
The only exception was the ongoing conflict involving Shiryu, who had received orders from Buggy, and his target, Donquixote Doflamingo!
Earlier, Doflamingo had toyed with Sanjuan Wolf due to his enormous size. Had it not been for his tough skin, he might have ended up like Little Oars!
Sanjuan Wolf was known for holding grudges, and after gaining a significant boost in power, his first thought was revenge.
Thus, Sanjuan Wolf directed a colossal slap toward Doflamingo's location, the massive attack even encompassing Shiryu in its range!
"Shockwave!"
With a deafening crash, the entire Marineford trembled under Sanjuan Wolf's strike, and the Marineford Plaza shattered into pieces!
"You bastard, Wolf..."
As Sanjuan Wolf withdrew his hand, Shiryu, engulfed in blue flames, soared into the sky, still holding the unconscious Doflamingo!
Though Shiryu's blue flames shielded him from Sanjuan Wolf's shockwave, being attacked without warning greatly irked him.
"Though I'm sorry, if you die just like this, it only proves that you were weak!"
Sanjuan Wolf retracted from his giant Buddha form and returned to his ordinary state.
Shiryū shot a fierce glare at Sanjuan Wolf but said nothing more, instead carrying Donquixote Doflamingo and landing beside Buggy.
Seeing that everything was settled, Buggy reached into his pocket and pulled out a Den Den Mushi, dialing a number.
After a short while, the Den Den Mushi connected.
Buggy spoke, "Domino, bring the ship over. It's time for us to leave!"
"Understood!"
Domino responded and then hung up the Den Den Mushi.
Buggy put the Den Den Mushi away and turned to the still-silent Marine Admirals, saying, "Well, have you made up your minds? If you're not going to fight, we're leaving!"
Akainu clenched his fists at the words, but before he could speak, Aokiji pulled him back, stepping forward and saying in a deep voice, "Let's call it a day!"
The appearance of the Red-Haired Pirates had already dampened Aokiji's fighting spirit. With Sanjuan Wolf now possessing the Buddha-Buddha Fruit and Buggy gaining another high-level fighter, Aokiji knew that continuing the fight would be futile!
To prevent Akainu from making any rash decisions, Aokiji, who usually remained silent and passive, took the initiative to make the decision for the Marines this time.
"Wise choice!" Buggy smiled and looked at Aokiji, saying, "It's a shame to see you waste your talents in the Marines. Why don't you join me?"
Aokiji was taken aback, not expecting Buggy to make such an offer at this moment!
Not only Aokiji but everyone else looked at Buggy with puzzled expressions.
What kind of mindset would make a pirate think of recruiting a Marine Admiral as a subordinate?
Buggy ignored the strange looks and continued, "Among you, Akainu is the only one suited to be a Marine, and only a Marine guided by his ideals can truly be considered a true Marine!"
"And the justice you seek will never be realized within the Marines. Leaving the Marines is the best choice for you!"
Aokiji frowned and said, "Sakazuki is someone who advocates for eradicating all pirates. Are you really supporting his methods?"
Buggy shrugged and replied, "Why not? Isn't it a fight to the death between pirates and the Marines?"
Aokiji fell silent. If even a pirate like Buggy recognized Akainu's philosophy, could he really be wrong?
"Hmph, Buggy the Clown, it's not up to you to decide whether I become Fleet Admiral or not! Who do you think you are?"
Akainu was disdainful of Buggy's acknowledgment and retorted sharply.
Buggy smiled and said, "Heh, I only recognize your attitude towards pirates, but that doesn't mean you're fit to be Fleet Admiral!"
Pausing for a moment, Buggy pointed at Shanks and added, "If we're talking about the best candidate for Fleet Admiral, it would be this guy!"
Everyone was taken aback and instinctively looked towards Shanks.
Shanks himself raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting as if he was contemplating the feasibility of this suggestion.
It's worth noting that the Marine Headquarters had suffered severe losses in this war, far exceeding Shanks' expectations!
It was clear that from today onwards, the balance that had been maintained in these seas for years would be completely shattered!
This greatly contradicted Shanks' plans!
Unless, at this moment, a force were to join the Marine Headquarters!
Only then could the balance of power on the seas be restored!
"Stop joking around!"
Akainu, enraged by Buggy's nonsense, activated his magma powers, as if ready to strike at any moment!
Buggy chuckled lightly and said, "I'm not joking! Shanks is indeed the most suitable person to become Fleet Admiral!"
"And if he wants to, becoming Fleet Admiral would be a matter of minutes!"
Akainu shouted angrily, "Shut up! You're insulting the Marines!"
Aokiji also spoke up, "Buggy the Clown, that joke of yours is absurd! How could a pirate possibly become a Fleet Admiral?"
Buggy responded with a hint of amusement, "Pirate? You've got it wrong, Shanks is a Ce—"
"Buggy!"
Before Buggy could finish his sentence, Shanks sternly interrupted him. His true identity wasn't something that should be revealed in this situation!
Moreover, his identity was top secret, and only a few people knew about it. How did Buggy find out?
Buggy scratched his head, feigning confusion, and asked, "What, can't this be mentioned?"
Before Shanks could answer, Blackbeard burst into laughter, "Kekekekeke, 'Mariejois'? The only thing that could be related to 'Mariejois' is the Celestial Dragons, right?"
"To think that the Emperor of the New World, Red-Haired Shanks, is actually a Celestial Dragon—it's truly surprising, kekekekeke…"
The moment these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned and looked at Shanks in disbelief!
Although Buggy hadn't finished his sentence, he had indeed mentioned the word 'Mariejois'!
Given what Buggy said, Blackbeard's guess was more than ninety-nine percent likely to be true!
Shanks's expression darkened immediately, his gaze fixed on Blackbeard with a murderous intensity!
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