One Piece : Strongest Vice-Captain Mr. 3!

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Back at the base, the injured subordinates, who had been silent for so long, suddenly seemed to be filled with adrenaline. Despite their damaged bodies, they rose up, waving their flags and cheering.

In contrast, the Navy forces seemed a little more uneasy.

The new recruits, with lower seniority, were shaken by Buggy's imposing presence, stumbling back a few steps. 

Their hands, clutching their weapons, trembled slightly, and even their determined faces unconsciously showed signs of panic.

It wasn't that their courage was lacking—it was simply the terrifying reputation of Buggy the Clown behind him that made them falter!

"Don't let that guy's bluff intimidate you! No matter how powerful his aura seems, the current situation is still one where we have the absolute advantage!" 

Vice-Admiral Stainless roared, dispelling the retreating thoughts growing in the hearts of his subordinates.

With that, not willing to delay any longer, he spoke coldly and slowly unsheathed his katana from his waist, his gaze filled with murderous intent as he looked at Buggy in the distance.

"Buggy, it seems you truly wish to be buried here. Since that's the case…" 

"Everyone, listen up! Immediately begin the final encirclement of Buggy the Clown and his remaining forces, regardless of whether they live or die!!"

The marines, seeing the justice cloak of the Vice-Admiral flaring behind him as he stood at the front, felt their blood surge and fear was quickly swept away. They all drew their weapons.

"Yes! Vice-Admiral!!"

Seeing that his own title couldn't suppress the marines before him, Buggy's face, which had been forced into a menacing expression, finally broke down.

'H-Hey, no! This is it, I'm done for!'

In his panic, his foot slipped, and he fell right off the balcony railing.

His subordinates, witnessing the scene, were immediately starstruck, their admiration for him reaching its peak.

"Ohhh! As expected of Captain Buggy! He's actually trying to take on the entire navy by himself!!"

In mid-air, as Buggy was falling, his inner monologue was something completely different: "Take on the navy?! Damn you and your hammer! Anybody, please! Come save me, I don't want to die!!"

At the same time Buggy lost his footing, a terrified marine, covered in sweat, stumbled toward the encirclement outside the navy's perimeter.

"Not good, Vice-Admiral! Behind us, at the beach… at the beach…" 

Boom!!!

Before he could finish his words, an overwhelming and terrifying presence suddenly exploded. 

A crushing spiritual pressure swept through, like an invisible mountain crashing down from above, pinning the messenger marine to the ground.

Thud. (Cue the theme music for Red-Haired Shanks!)

The young Marine's eyes slowly rolled back, his body trembling as he collapsed to the ground, foam spilling from his mouth.

Thud, thud, thud.

Shortly after, those Marines with slightly weaker strength had their hearts race wildly and, under the invisible pressure, fainted one by one, losing all combat ability!

The sudden turn of events left the underlings in the hall utterly stunned.

"Wow, this power... Is this the strength of a man who can rival the Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors?!"

"In an instant, over half of the enemies were taken out—this... this is Conqueror's Haki!"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't get too excited. Of course, the man we admire is qualified to be a king!"

"Buggy! Buggy! Buggy!!!"

Buggy, who had fallen face-first into the ground, heard the overwhelming cheers and immediately pulled his head out of the dirt.

Then, he saw the Marines lying all over the floor.

"Ah? Ahh! Ahhh hahahaha!"

"Damned Marines, did you see that? This is the true power of me, Buggy!!"

A smug, overconfident expression immediately appeared on his face.

Although what he really wanted to say at that moment was, "I don't know what happened, but at least we're safe now."

"This is..."

The overwhelming presence of Conqueror's Haki sent a wild tremor through Stainless' chest. "Buggy? No! Wait… It's coming from behind!!"

He suddenly turned around, and his once calm gaze was immediately replaced by deep horror and fear.

Following the trembling direction of his eyes, a chilling sight emerged.

Behind the fallen marines, deeper in the forest, which was set ablaze by the battle, a group of dark figures stepped through the flames. Their faces were calm, and they walked slowly toward them.

At the front of the group was none other than Mr. 3, the user of the Wax-Wax Fruit, who had previously snuck off!

Cold sweat began to bead on Stainless' forehead.

There was no mistaking it. That was definitely Conqueror's Haki!

Why? Why would that bastard Mr. 3 possess such terrifying power?!

And standing behind him was…?

As Stainless' gaze grew even more horrified, Mr. 3, strolling leisurely, finally arrived.

Why was he walking so slowly?

Well, of course!

If he ran too fast, how could he show off the Conqueror's Haki he'd just awakened? How could he keep up his swagger?

Raising a hand to adjust his goggles, Mr. 3 locked eyes with Stainless and flashed a sly grin.

"Vice-Admiral, I trust you haven't done anything to our captain, have you?"

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