Arceus's Pirate Journey

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Peaking at Debut

”Got it, leave it to us.”

The pirates of the Hundred Beasts knew well that once Olga grew a little older and stronger, she would inevitably become a high-ranking officer. Her Fruit Ability and interpersonal relationships assured it.

Plus, interns in the pirate crew often held a ”Group Pet” status, much favored by the captain.

Moreover, they really couldn’t beat Olga. Her direct combat ability wasn’t particularly strong. She could face off against one or two adult pirates, but her physique limited her. Compared to people like King and Shaina, who were already considered monsters, she fell short.

The issue was, in battle, enemies never knew if they were attacking the real Olga. Without exceptional Observation Haki, numbers meant nothing against Olga and would only lead to infighting amidst her illusions.

After receiving the chains, they didn’t pay much attention to the slaves, who were shackled and couldn’t stir much trouble. Furthermore, slavers often pre-torture them, and those maintaining a rebellious spirit were in the minority among slaves.

”Shanks, did you hear that? A treasure map, it’s a treasure map!”

Cradling a bag of potatoes, Buggy excitedly spoke to Shanks beside him.

If Buggy were to pick an idol among pirates, excluding those on Roger’s ship, John might take the place. This pirate, who lived for money, resonated deeply with Buggy.

Obtaining all the world’s treasures was also one of his dreams. His observational skills were sharp, especially concerning anything related to riches.

The Roger Pirates were also pirates; they plundered as well, albeit not from civilians. Roger’s rule was never to strike civilians, except those who provoked them. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

As for the Navy and pirates, they showed no mercy in dealing with them.

”Heard it, so what?”

”She just took out ten million Belly, ten million!” The side bag of Elizabeth was stuffed with ten million Belly, and Buggy had clearly seen that thick bundle of cash when she drew it out.

The pirates, following Olga’s orders, took away the people she had bought to another side. Now, only the lizard Elizabeth remained by Olga’s side, clearly in a solitary state.

”Captain Roger doesn’t allow us to attack ordinary people.”

”Are you blind? Can’t you see the skull emblem on her clothes? She’s obviously a pirate! Besides, no ordinary person comes to this place.”

The treasure map was a great temptation for Buggy. With his persuasion, even Shanks was convinced.

”Just to be clear, our target is only that treasure map.”

”Don’t worry, it’s just a little girl. Scare her a bit, and she’ll obediently hand it over. Leave it to me, Big Buggy. Just be quick; Mr. Rayleigh will scold us if he returns.”

If we ignore Buggy being two years younger than Olga and consider the halted age, it was more than just two years.

....

Facing away from Buggy and Shanks, Olga felt a bit speechless.

”Elizabeth, do you think those two guys are idiots?”

”Hmm?”

”Talking so loudly, do they think I’m deaf...?”

Initially, Buggy whispered to Shanks, but it gradually turned into a quarrel. They didn’t fight, but the volume wasn’t controlled. With the Zoan ability hidden inside the body, even without transforming, the five senses were somewhat enhanced.

Therefore, Olga heard their plan loud and clear.

”Let’s go, before we leave, let’s have some fun with these two brats. Life on the ship is so boring.”

She directly turned and headed to a fork in the road. When Buggy and Shanks followed, the person disappeared in front of them.

”Where’s she?”

”I don’t know, but why is there no one here...”

”Are you looking for me?” A pair of hands rested on their shoulders. Buggy was startled and shouted, while Shanks remained more composed, attempting to punch behind him but hitting only air.

He was still a fledgling Apprentice Pirate, far from the Pirate Emperor ruling the sea decades later. At this stage, he hadn’t even mastered the basic two-color Haki.

The lower the combat level, the more powerful the Fruit Ability could become. Shanks and Buggy were completely spun around by Olga’s phantoms.

This was also Olga’s most glorious achievement, playing with two ”Four Emperors” at the palm of her hand. She could be considered to have debuted at the peak.

”You two want to snatch the treasure map? Too weak.”

Olga never even laid a hand on them; Shanks and Buggy lacked the ability to break her illusions, so they mistook each other for Olga, beginning an evenly matched internal fight.

”Olga, Brother King, a call...” Elizabeth handed over the Radio Snail, already having learned most human languages, though not cohesively, at most spitting out three words at a time.

”Olga, gather on the ship, we have to retreat, the Navy’s here.” Briefly explaining the situation, King directly hung up, and upon hearing it, Olga didn’t bother with Shanks and Buggy any further, mounting Elizabeth and leaving.

As they ran far, the influence of Olga’s ability naturally canceled out, and Buggy and Shanks both launched their strongest attacks, unable to halt when spotting each other’s figure.

When Rayleigh came to take them away, he coincidentally saw both with black eyes.

”Why are you two fighting again? Let’s go; that guy Garp caught up again.”

There were always people left behind on the ship, and they passed the message. Originally, the Navy wouldn’t come near this island, but the Roger Pirates, resupplying here, inadvertently led Garp to them.

...

After a little chase, the Roger Pirates once again shook off Garp, while the Black Market merchant and other unprepared pirates on the island suffered misfortune, all captured by Garp.

Once safe, Rayleigh brought Shanks and Buggy in front of him.

”Tell me, why were you two fighting, and so fiercely?”

They had fought before, but this time seemed genuinely intense. Shanks explained to Rayleigh what had happened, and suddenly, laughter erupted on Roger’s ship.

”These two brats, tricked by a little girl.”

”Yeah, hey, hey, you two weren’t competing for affection, were you!”

If Roger’s crew were insulted, he’d surely retaliate, but it depended on the situation. Shanks and Buggy initiated the attack, only to fall for a trick, and the one who played them was a young girl.

Thus, it wasn’t a big deal but rather a joke.

Successfully using illusions to befuddle them meant she could have killed them, but it was clear the other party had shown mercy.

From then on, Shanks and Buggy had a new humorous dark history. Roger made a new rule for them: when heading out, they had to stay close to Rayleigh or Gaban, not allowed to act alone.