One Piece: Arkham: Buggy the Clown

Chapter 94 Awakening
The Devil has never concealed his admiration for the Joker.

A dark red shadow climbed up from Bucky's back, without any facial features or limbs, like a curling flame.

But it also makes people feel that this should be the form of a devil.

"The awakening of the fruit's ability depends on the devil rather than the fruit?"

Hawkins, who was standing by, felt the demon's power even more clearly.

Just like the domineering aura that symbolizes the king, the devil's aura also has the ability to shock the mind.

But one is looking down from a high place, and the other is fear and dread from the heart.

It was like a fear that came out from the bottom of my heart, for no reason.

At least that's how Kabbage and the other two behaved.

At this moment, Buggy made them feel more afraid from the bottom of their hearts than the huge and endless fishman face above the ship.

If I wasn't so familiar with Bucky, I would feel safe and secure with someone I was with.

The three of them would probably faint immediately just like when they encountered Conqueror's Haki.

However, what Hawkins cares more about is the meaning behind the word awakening. When it comes to the awakening of the devil fruit ability, is the focus on the ability or the devil?
Can one awaken once one develops one's abilities to a certain extent, or does one need to meet certain conditions?
Those who have awakened their fruit abilities are extremely rare on the ocean, and Hawkins has only seen one Buggy so far.

"Someone once said that the key to awakening the fruit's ability lies in the matching of the body and mind with the ability."

Bucky turned his head and relayed what Mr. Kai taught him.

"But I think this ability can also be considered as a demon."

"You can think about it, what is the devil symbolized by the scarecrow expecting, and what would be considered a match?"

At least based on Bucky's own experience.

The word awakening refers more to the awakening of the devil.

Starting from the confinement room in the Sabaody Archipelago, demons began to show signs of reappearing.

When the Celestial Dragon died in his hands, the devil truly began to awaken, and the sign was that Buggy's splitting ability could affect more than just himself.

It can be understood that the devil living in the fruit has truly awakened.

Because of the fun and confusion similar to the devil's symbolic prayer, he woke up spontaneously.

Every time Bucky played a game to please himself, he also pleased the devil.

This positive feedback can be seen from the several changes in the demon's form.

In the Sabaody Archipelago, the demons merely awakened, and other than their abilities, there was no change in themselves.

Bucky was very disappointed at the time.

When it came to the Holy Land Game, Buggy began to feel that the devil had living characteristics.

Recently, when encountering Doflamingo in the foggy sea battle, the pressure of the Conqueror's Haki made the devil truly reveal the power of the Conqueror's Haki.

Some are like some kind of chaotic evil deity.

But Buggy never thought about doing things according to the wishes of the "evil god", he always did things according to his own heart.

But this kind of feeling is exactly what the "evil god" wants.

Then the "evil god" also tried to awaken his own power.

Yes, wake up.

Bucky thought that was a more appropriate term.

Maybe he himself didn't feel anything, but Smoker felt it personally.

Although Bucky had not exercised much, the power his body could exert had undergone a complete qualitative change compared to when he was in Rogue Town.

But it can't be said that there is no exercise at all.

After all, every time you use the Six Styles, you are putting more pressure on an already torn body.

Maybe with a few more games, the demons will become more active.

Will it compete with me for my body then?

Bucky thought with some anticipation.

"The body and mind are adapted to the devil"

Hawkins thought for a moment and took out a card with a scarecrow pattern from his pocket.

"Scarecrow demon symbol?"

Bucky only mentioned it briefly. It would be more meaningful if he let the other party figure it out on his own. He raised his head again.

He was accompanied by a dark red light and shadow, which made Watatsumi a little afraid.

"Can you take us to the Dragon Palace Kingdom?"

Bucky felt that his attitude at this moment must be very gentle. Even the gangsters who robbed drug stores in Gotham didn't have such a good attitude as his.

".No, no problem."

Watatsumi shrank his head in fear, and his sudden movement caused a surge in the surrounding ocean currents.

It seems to be the guy with the moustache.
No, it's more terrifying.

He pondered inwardly and explained:
"But there are pirates outside the kingdom, and they won't let anyone in."

Although outsiders entering the Dragon Palace Kingdom will usually be subject to entry inspection by the kingdom's "Sea King Army".

But Watatsumi didn't care at all, those fishmen were his juniors.

But pirates are different.

"Very strong."

He added, "But not as scary as you."

At least Watatsumi didn't feel the same terrifying power from those pirates as Buggy did at this moment.

Bucky shifted his gaze to Hawkins, Kabbage and the other two.

They had just left Fishman Island not long ago.

So bringing them along is a bit like being a guide.

Hawkins pondered for a moment, "When we entered Fishman Island from Shampoo Land, we did encounter some soldiers, but it was nothing."

What he meant was that they were just small fry and posed no threat.

"On the contrary, when we are about to leave Fishman Island, we will be blocked by the Beasts Pirates."

"I broke through with Kidd and the others."

"But the Beasts Pirates are more interested in them."

Hawkins' meaning was very clear. He broke out from Fishman Island, and at least Hawkins and his team did not encounter any obstacles when entering this ring.

"And what about Vander Decken?"

Baki looked up and asked Watatsumi.

"The captain is in hiding."

"Then let's go find him and play, okay?"

"…Play?"

Watatsumi hesitated for a while. The captain had instructed him not to reveal his location to outsiders, and the people from the Dragon King Palace had also been trying to find the captain.

After all, for eight years, the captain has been tirelessly courting the mermaid Princess Shirahoshi.

"Okay, I'll take you there!"

I've been bored to death after being alone outside for so long!
It would be even better if we could invite the captain to play together.

Watatsumi pushed forward and the ocean current suddenly became violent.

The yellowish light illuminated a large piece of aqua-blue sky, towering over the ship. Kabaji and his companions looked up for a long time before they suddenly realized that this was the body of the monster.

His palms were webbed, his legs were very short, and his head and skull took up most of the space, with fins vaguely visible on his back.

Watatsumi stretched out another hand and carefully held the boat in his hand.

Following the downward current, he kicked his feet.

"Who is Vander Decken?"

Jacques couldn't help his curiosity and asked Hawkins.

He has such a large monster crew and seems to know Mr. Buggy. He must be an extraordinary person, right?
"A pervert."

Hawkins thought for a moment and answered seriously.

This is a consensus on Fishman Island.

(End of this chapter)