In the vast world of pirates, the mysterious and tempting name "Raftel" always hangs high in the hearts of every pirate like a shining star.
Jiang Han's clone descended here. This final island that millions of pirates dreamed of carrying countless legends and dreams. Raftel, in the One Piece plane, is the mysterious place that symbolizes supreme glory and endless wealth.
Here, the ultimate treasure left by the previous Pirate King "Gol D. Roger" is hidden. It is the fundamental motivation for countless people to resolutely rush to the sea and go through wind and rain. The attraction of this treasure is like a black hole in the universe, which draws countless people with desires into it. However, the exact location of this final island is like hidden in the fog, and no one knows for sure.
According to ancient legends, only by finding four red historical text tablets and successfully deciphering the obscure mysterious texts in them can the mystery of Raftel be uncovered and the legendary island be found. However, these four tablets are scattered in various corners of the world, and each is surrounded by numerous obstacles, making the search path full of hardships and unknowns.
"Want my treasure? If so, go to the sea to find it. I have put it all there!" This is a shocking statement made by the Pirate King "Gol D. Roger", who has wealth, fame, power and everything in the world, before he was executed. It is this simple sentence, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, that stirs up thousands of huge waves and makes people all over the world rush to the sea crazily.
Since then, the world has ushered in a magnificent era of pirates. Countless people with dreams and ambitions raised the pirate flag that symbolizes freedom and adventure, and embarked on a journey full of unknowns and challenges. They galloped on the vast sea, fighting each other for the legendary treasure and to become the new generation of Pirate King, writing their own legendary stories.
In this turbulent era, a few years later, a boy named "Luffy" was born. He had a strange ability after eating the rubber fruit by mistake, and became a rubber man who could stretch freely. When he was seventeen years old, in order to fulfill his promise with Shanks, who lost his arm for saving him, he bravely embarked on a journey to the sea.
Luffy, a young man full of passion and enthusiasm, is constantly looking for like-minded partners during his journey. They come from different backgrounds, have different personalities and abilities, but all of them have a persistent pursuit of freedom and dreams. Together, they have experienced countless hardships and obstacles, and set off on a thrilling adventure with the goal of becoming the Pirate King.
In this vast and complex world of pirates, there are roughly four major forces. They check and balance each other, influence each other, and together constitute the power structure of this world.
One of the four major forces is the navy. They claim to be the representatives of justice and are irreconcilable with pirates. However, their so-called justice is often questioned whether it is truly pure. In order to maintain the so-called peace and order, they can even do whatever it takes. In the navy, the most powerful are the marshal and the three admirals. They have awe-inspiring strength and are the core force of the navy, intimidating the pirates with absolute force. However, among them, there is another one who is as powerful as the marshal, that is, a strange vice admiral Garp, who is the grandfather of the protagonist Luffy. Garp has a bold and unrestrained personality. Although he is in the navy camp, he has a complex and contradictory feeling for Luffy's dream of becoming a pirate.
The second of the four major forces is the Revolutionary Army that exists to overthrow the World Government. The leader of the Revolutionary Army, Monkey D. Dragon, is known as the Dragon and is considered the worst criminal in the world. He has great ideals and is committed to breaking the existing injustice and oppression and creating a freer and more equal world for the people. Surprisingly, he is also the father of the protagonist Luffy. This special relationship puts Luffy in a more complex and delicate position in this world full of disputes.
The third of the four major forces is the four most powerful pirates on the sea, known as the "Four Emperors". They are like four giant peaks on the sea, and are the undisputed four overlords on the sea. Each of the "Four Emperors" has powerful strength and a huge sphere of influence, and their every move can affect the situation of the entire pirate world.
The fourth of the four major forces is the Shichibukai. This is a force composed of seven powerful pirates who are given freedom and status by the World Government. In the eyes of other pirates, they are the running dogs of the World Government. But in fact, the Shichibukai have their own goals and cannot give up the power and status of the Shichibukai. The relationship between them and the World Government is more of a mutually beneficial one.
The Impel Down in One Piece is a huge tower-shaped prison that is completely submerged in the sea. It belongs to the Navy and is one of the largest prisons in the world. This prison is gloomy and terrifying, filled with the breath of despair and death.
The prisoners are all vicious criminals who have committed serious crimes. They are either extremely vicious pirates or extremely evil criminals. There are various monster jailers and video phone bugs in the prison, and every corner is under strict surveillance. Outside the prison, there are a large number of large sea kings cruising, forming a natural barrier, making the city of Impel Down known as a copper wall and iron wall.
There are six levels in the city of Impel Down: the first level, the Red Lotus Hell; the second level, the Beast Hell; the third level, the Hunger Hell; the fourth level, the Burning Hell; the fifth level, the Extreme Cold Hell; the fifth and a half levels, the New Monster Paradise; the sixth level, the Infinite Hell. Each level has a unique environment and horrific punishments, making the prisoners' lives worse than death.
At this moment, in the first level of the Red Lotus Hell.
"Bucky, you bastard, you don't keep your word!"
"That's right, we agreed to escape together, and now you're abandoning us!"
"You bastard, you will definitely be caught! I really want to see you being tortured to death by those marines!"
In a cell, seven strong men in prison uniforms were leaning against the iron bars, their faces filled with endless hatred. Their eyes were filled with anger and despair, as if they wanted to eat Bucky alive.
"Brothers, I really can't help you! As you can see, I can only escape with my special abilities. This fence is mixed with seastone, and there's nothing I can do." The man named Buggy shrugged and showed a smug and triumphant look to the prisoners in the cell. His funny expression and understated words further angered the people in the cell.
However, as Bucky was about to turn around and escape amid the prisoners' curses, a dark gap suddenly appeared in front of him and a figure slowly fell from it.
"You... who are you!" Looking at the air that suddenly split open and the figure that slowly walked out of it, Bucky's pupils suddenly shrank, and a strong sense of uneasiness instantly surged in his heart. He instinctively stepped back, and his steps seemed to stagger. At this moment, as a prisoner on the run, any slight disturbance could put him in an irretrievable situation.
The prisoners in the cell were also stunned by this sudden scene. Their mouths opened wide, as if they could fit an egg, and their faces were filled with surprise. The way the person appeared before them was too shocking. He just walked out of thin air without any warning!
"That big red nose and blue hair, you are Bucky!" Jiang Han blurted out. He stared at Bucky closely, revealing a complex emotion in his eyes.
"You, how do you know me! Who are you? A new jailer?" Bucky looked at Jiang Han warily, his eyes full of suspicion and vigilance. His body was tense, as if he was ready to deal with possible danger at any time.
"It's you, this hottie." Jiang Han suddenly laughed, and the laughter echoed in this small prison, which seemed particularly abrupt. He put one hand on Bucky's neck, the action was casual and natural, as if he had met an old friend who had not seen each other for many years. "Have we met before? Or are you my admirer?" Bucky did not push Jiang Han's hand away, but asked cautiously and tentatively. His eyes swept back and forth on Jiang Han, trying to find some clues from his expression and actions.
"Master Buggy, you were once a member of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger's pirate group. I've heard of your name for a long time!" Jiang Han patted Buggy's shoulder and smacked his lips, his tone full of admiration and emotion.
Jiang Han said this from the bottom of his heart! In his heart, Bucky was indeed a unique existence.
Buggy is unique in the world of One Piece. He seems to be the only one who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Usopp, and even surpass him in some aspects!
In this world, strength has always been respected. Strong men like the Four Emperors, they dominate the sea, majestic and awe-inspiring, possessing a powerful force that is daunting. Their names are like bright stars, shining brightly on this vast ocean.
However, in this cruel and realistic world, there is a character who seems to have jumped out of this established category.
Buggy, who seemed weak and without amazing strength, was favored by the goddess of fate and was remembered by many famous people. Surprisingly, he even became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
He is the great Buggy, the red-nosed crew member who once was on the Pirate King's ship.
Of course, seeing that Buggy was still wearing prisoner clothes, it was clear that the goddess of luck had not yet found him. At this moment, he was still struggling on the first floor of the Impel Down, trying to find a chance to escape.
"What? You were a member of One Piece's crew!"
"That's impossible! How could a crew member of One Piece be imprisoned on the first floor? He must be imprisoned on the fifth floor at least!"
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Hearing Jiang Han's words, the prisoners were shocked as if struck by lightning, with expressions of astonishment frozen on their faces. They stared at Bucky with their eyes wide open, looking at him in disbelief.
"Cough-cough-"
Buggy's face first turned red, and the red quickly spread to his ears. He was obviously embarrassed by everyone's doubts. But soon, he immediately returned to normal, cleared his throat and coughed, and put on an unfathomable attitude. He raised his head at a 45-degree angle to look at the starry sky, his eyes revealing a kind of reminiscence and pride, and straightened the corner of his prison uniform: "Since you have seen through me, I won't pretend anymore. That's right, my former captain was Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King who went to the Ultimate Island! As for Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors now, he boarded the ship with me. To be honest, he should call me Brother Buggy."
His voice echoed in the cell, as if telling an incomparably glorious history.
"As for why I was locked up on the first floor with you, it was because the captain repeatedly warned us not to show our strength to the outside world when we were disbanding. I have kept the captain's teachings in mind and have not used my true strength until now." Buggy continued, his expression serious and solemn, as if he was sticking to an extremely important promise.
At this point, Buggy's eyes fell on Jiang Han: "Since you are my fanboy, before you escape from this Push City, you should follow me. I will keep you safe."
In this dangerous place, he was surrounded by enemies and every corner could hide unknown dangers. One more helper meant one more chance to escape. And even if he was discovered, this guy who suddenly appeared with unknown origins could help him distract the jailer and buy him more time and space.
As for Jiang Han, he started to laugh as he listened. He couldn't help but laugh in his heart. He didn't expect that this hottie Bucky was really in the mood and spoke in a very coherent way.
He was not mistaken. Buggy did join Roger's pirate group for internship with Shanks. However, their fates were completely different. Now the latter has become one of the Four Emperors, and is feared by the world, while Buggy is still a little-known person. If he remembered correctly, Buggy's bounty was only 1500 million Baileys, which was insignificant compared to those famous pirates.
"By the way, who are you? Why are you here?" Buggy seemed to have thought of something and immediately asked. A trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes again. After all, in this city full of dangers and conspiracies, the appearance of any stranger could mean a potential threat.
Jiang Han said without hesitation: "An unknown little pirate, just like you, who just escaped from prison." His answer was concise and clear, without too much embellishment or explanation.
"So that's how it is. Then you should follow me even more." Bucky smiled, as if he had already regarded Jiang Han as his right-hand man.
Jiang Han did not respond immediately, but began to look around carefully. The cell was dark and damp, with a pungent musty smell. The moss and rust on the walls witnessed the vicissitudes of time and the despair of the prisoners. While observing the surrounding environment, he began to recall the plot of One Piece. (End of this chapter)