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Chapter 64: Captain John's Treasure

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"Him?" A faint smile played at the corners of Ian's lips.

"Setting aside his strength, his reputation alone is enough to intimidate quite a few people. After all, one of his fellow apprentice crewmates became a Yonko, ruling the New World!"

"But why hasn't Crocus, also a ship doctor, come out to greet him? Shouldn't it be a heartwarming reunion of old friends?"

"You're right. I'm curious too." Garp and Ian exchanged remarks, their conversation leaving Tashigi utterly bewildered.

She couldn't understand a word they were saying. Garp, too, harbored a hint of puzzlement.

This kid, how did he seem to know everything?

"Vice Admirals, what are you talking about?" She finally blurted out, unable to contain her curiosity any longer.

"It's nothing. I'm just taking you to see something interesting." Ian chuckled, rising to his feet and heading towards the mess hall, followed by Garp, Tashigi, and the giant white dog.

"Oh, this is going to be good! Is Vice Admiral Ian planning to take down all the Warlords?" The Marines who knew the reason for their visit erupted in excitement. Garp added, "I'd like to see if this guy possesses strength comparable to Shanks."

Ian thought, So you brought him to Marine Headquarters without even testing his strength? Still, his reputation alone would be enough to deter many.

"Damn it! Who do you think I am?! Not only is there no sake, but there's not even enough meat!"

Buggy's distinctive, enraged bellow echoed from beyond the doorway. As the door swung open, he burst into the room, half of his body levitating thanks to the Chop-Chop Fruit, his hand gripping the collar of the Marine cook.

"That's right! Our Captain Buggy has been chosen to inherit Gecko Moria's position as a Warlord of the Sea! He's a formidable pirate who Fighted Kaido! But even that pales in comparison to Captain Buggy's true greatness! He's a former crewmate of Gol D. Roger, and Shanks is his sworn brother! How dare you treat him with such disrespect!"

Mohji, the lion tamer, dressed in his characteristic flamboyant attire, chimed in, his pet lion, Richie, letting out a supportive roar before resuming its feast on a massive bone, likely salvaged from some unfortunate Sea King. Buggy chuckled, trying to appear humble.

"Now, now, I'm not that impressive."

Inwardly, however, he was panicking. This charade was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. He had initially planned to settle down in the weakest sea, the East Blue, Roger's birthplace, and enjoy a peaceful life as a local kingpin. But then Garp had appeared, exposing his true identity and offering him a position as a Warlord.

He had intended to refuse, but his two newly recruited subordinates...

They had been showering him with praise, declaring their unwavering loyalty, convinced of his immense power.

Refusing now would make him appear cowardly and weak. How could he maintain his reputation as a fearsome pirate captain?

"We've already rationed the food according to regulations. With three extra mouths to feed, including your pet, it's going to be tight. We need to conserve our supplies until we reach the next town. Yelling won't change anything."

The Marine cook, though intimidated, stood his ground. After all, there were two powerful Vice Admirals just outside.

One had chased Buggy's former captain across the globe, while the other had defeated two Warlords and fought the world's greatest swordsman to a draw. Buggy, despite his claims of being a former Roger Pirate and a Warlord, couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear.