At the beginning, I summoned Li Jing, who is very cold, and I will fight against Hawkeye!

Bucky left the Black Pearl. When he stepped on the ship's stairs, walked down step by step, and finally stepped onto the beach shore, he turned his head involuntarily, his eyes fixed on the huge ship.

The Black Pearl was anchored there quietly, like a silent giant, exuding a majestic aura.

“I never expected that when I was still playing in the mud (being a clown) in the East China Sea

Jenny Tren drove this ship to kill the Golden Lion over the East China Sea. Tsk." Bucky shook his head.

“Well… my Joker should be at least bigger than this, otherwise it would be embarrassing.” Bucky thought to himself and nodded as if to confirm his own thoughts.

Then he quickly regained his normal composure and walked towards the big tent on the island with firm steps.

"Jenny Tren will definitely not let go of this opportunity! I am so smart!

No, there is a meeting before I leave. It’s such a good opportunity to curry favor with someone so I must promote it.

It just so happens that there are quite a lot of pirates joining recently, Master Buggy... Hehe!" Buggy muttered to himself, immersed in his own thoughts.

A smug smile appeared on his face, as if he had already seen himself looking majestic in front of everyone.

As Bucky was talking to himself, he raised his hand and opened the tent.

However, the scene inside the tent stunned him instantly.

In the darkness, he saw two figures sitting quietly on the sofa.

"Crocodile? Didn't you and Doflamingo go to mobilize more people?" Looking at the two figures, Buggy subconsciously thought they were Crocodile and Doflamingo.

So there was a hint of confusion and surprise in his tone and voice.

"You two should turn on the lights even when you're arguing! Don't you think..." Bucky continued as he walked towards the two figures.

But as he got closer, under the dim light, the faces of Shanks and Hongo gradually came into view.

At this time, there was no major change in Hongo's appearance, except for the clothes he wore.

He was wearing a white and black robe and a headband-like thing that pulled his hair back.

At the same time, his left hand held a long stick made of seastone, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura.

“Bucky, I’m back.” A deep voice sounded, like an old guitar string worn by time, with a hint of hoarseness and fatigue.

Shanks, who was sitting on the sofa, slowly raised his head. His eyes, which were once full of confidence, murderous intent and sharp, were now like a cold pond shrouded in mist, dim and lifeless.

"Shanks..." Buggy stared at Shanks, his pupils shrank suddenly, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead instantly.

His lips trembled slightly and his voice began to stutter: "You...what's wrong with you?" He stepped back unconsciously, as if a strange and terrifying existence was standing in front of him.

"It hasn't been long since the Battle of Cake Island. How could you become like this..." Bucky's voice was filled with shock and disbelief.

Shanks used to be full of vigor and vitality, and his red hair was as brilliant as a burning flame, as if it could illuminate the whole world.

The first time I came to see him, I was full of hope, as if the future was promising.

But now, he seems like a traveler abandoned by time, so old that it is heartbreaking.

The once dazzling red hair has now become as dull as dead grass and has lost its former luster.

The haggard face is full of traces of time, and every wrinkle seems to be telling of endless vicissitudes.

Those lifeless eyes were as empty as a dried-up well, and the ambitions and passions they once had could no longer be seen.

There was a void where his broken arm was, and the prosthetic limb on his foot hung quietly by the side, making him look so lonely and helpless.

The figure that once dominated the world now seems like a candle swaying in the wind, which may go out at any time.

Buggy stared at Shanks blankly, with countless questions and shocks in his heart.

“Shanks, what happened during the year you were away?” Buggy finally calmed himself down, his voice still trembling slightly.

Shanks sighed slightly, and that sigh seemed to carry endless vicissitudes.

"A lot of things happened after the battle on Cake Island." His voice was low and slow. "I'm looking for some answers, and I'm also worried about the future situation."

Bucky frowned. "But it shouldn't be like this, right? What on earth have you been through?"

Shanks was silent for a moment, as if he was organizing his thoughts.

“During this year, I traveled to many places and saw the turmoil and unrest in the world.

However, I am pleased with Luffy's growth. "Speaking of this, Shanks ignored Buggy's look and looked him in the eye.

"I heard that you are going to go to war with Luffy and the others?"

Bucky shook his head decisively. "It's not my intention to start a war. Those three guys have been looking for trouble with us."

"Of course, if you can come forward and persuade them, I'm a very friendly person." Bucky said with a smile.

Looking at Buggy's smile, Shanks sighed slightly. The little Buggy in front of him had really changed, and the ambition in his eyes could not be hidden at all.

"This is your business, I won't get involved too much."

Buggy sighed in mock manner again, "Why is this happening? Straw Hat Boy and I were once companions, but now we have to go to war."

It was almost execution, so why doesn’t it count?

Shanks smiled bitterly, "This is fate! In fact, I hope you and Luffy are doing well. Our enemy is the Troon Adventure Group."

"Shanks." Buggy's expression darkened. "They are blocking my door now. Don't say anything careless."

At this moment, Hongo, who had been silent all this time, spoke up.

"Bucky, your decision may change the entire world."

"I know."

He knew that after all, this coming conflict would affect the entire ocean.

He himself is one of the protagonists.

"But....I can't help it."

"Alas, Shanks, but as an old friend, no matter what decision you make, I, Buggy, will support you." Buggy said suddenly, his tone full of determination.

Shanks gave a relieved smile, "Then I hope you won't get involved in this dispute."

Bucky snorted and spread his hands, "It's not for me to decide.

After all, you know my situation best."

For a moment, there was a brief silence in the tent.

As time went by, Shanks stood up and, with the help of Hongo, prepared to leave.

"Bucky, take care of yourself. The world is about to change."