The overwhelming presence of Conqueror's Haki was a significant deterrent for an old hand like Buggy.
Therefore, in front of Tushan, he dared not harbor any ill intentions.
His only hope was that Tushan would leave his territory sooner rather than later.
Of course, he didn't dare to voice this thought.
That day, Buggy's crew warmly entertained Tushan and Makino, even tidying up their rooms to perfection for the night.
Tushan, naturally unreserved, stayed the night with Makino.
He wasn't worried in the slightest that Buggy would try anything underhanded.
Now, he only needed to wait for Nami to appear...
...
Tushan slept soundly.
In contrast, Buggy, the local tyrant, gathered with Mochi and the others, his expression grave as if plotting something.
"That guy is so arrogant. Are we really going to let him order us around like servants?"
Mochi crossed his arms, frowning.
In the East Blue, he was a figure of some renown.
Being ordered around by someone he'd never even heard of was truly infuriating.
Kabaji, standing nearby, nodded in agreement.
"Fools!"
"How could guys like you understand the terror of that man?"
"You are still too inexperienced."
Buggy said irritably.
"We absolutely cannot become enemies with someone like that, so you all better behave."
Mochi and Kabaji exchanged glances, both somewhat confused.
Having always roamed the East Blue, they knew little about things like Conqueror's Haki.
Naturally, they couldn't comprehend Tushan's terrifying nature.
But since Buggy said so, they couldn't argue further.
"But why did that guy come here? Could it really be just to crash a banquet?"
"I can't believe such a stupid reason."
"If he doesn't leave, are we supposed to acknowledge him as our boss?"
Mochi and Kabaji continued to chatter.
Buggy's expression shifted at their words.
"Though that guy is powerful... I, Buggy the Great, am not someone to be easily manipulated!"
"A guy with that kind of power must have some incredible plan..."
Mochi was puzzled. "Huh? What plan?"
"How should I know!"
Buggy frowned, rubbing his chin. "A guy so unknown yet excessively powerful suddenly appearing in this small East Blue... must have some grand conspiracy!"
"I guess he won't stay here long, but..."
"I can smell the scent of treasure!"
"Treasure?!"
Mochi and Kabaji's eyes lit up.
Buggy sneered, having already formed a plan in his mind.
——
The next morning.
Tushan lay in bed.
His eyes suddenly opened!
"Nami, has she finally arrived?"
In his mind, a light and agile figure quietly entered the area of Orange Town.
Glancing at the peacefully sleeping Makino beside him, Tushan smiled.
"Makino, you'll soon have a sister to keep you company. I hope you two get along well, something I very much wish to see..."
With a thoughtful murmur, Tushan quietly got out of bed.
He washed up unhurriedly before heading out.
His advanced Observation Haki spread out once more.
In a secluded part of Orange Town, three figures sat in front of a house, playing cards and fooling around.
They seemed to be guarding something.
Tushan quickly confirmed it.
That was Buggy's treasure room!
"Nami's sense for treasure is extraordinary. It won't be long before she shows up there..."
Tushan chuckled softly, a hint of anticipation rising in his heart.
Although he could directly locate Nami, he preferred to be mentally prepared.
After all, for this world's heroine, Tushan was not without interest.
Unlike the gentle and mature big sister Makino, Nami was playful and lively, a perfect blend of cuteness and allure!
Moreover, Nami was only eighteen years old now.
What man could resist an eighteen-year-old beauty?!
With these thoughts, Tushan's anticipation grew.
He finally began moving toward Buggy's treasure room.
...
On the other side.
Since Buggy made his decision last night, he secretly arranged for people to monitor Tushan's every move.
Thus, seeing Tushan in action, Buggy quickly followed him in secret.
However, it wasn't long before Buggy's expression changed.
"Why do I feel like..."
"That guy is heading toward my treasure room?!"
"Damn it!!"
"Could he be after my treasure?!"
Seeing Buggy almost losing his temper, Mochi and Kabaji sighed helplessly.
"So when you said you smelled treasure... it was your own treasure..."
Buggy valued his treasure as his life, naturally unable to tolerate anyone coveting it.
"What should we do?"
"If he really goes for the treasure, are we just going to watch?"
They asked quietly.
Buggy's face darkened. "That guy better not go too far!"
"If he pushes me, he won't have it easy either!"
"But for now, let's go see what's happening..."
Even with his treasure being eyed, under the deterrence of Tushan's Conqueror's Haki, Buggy retained some rationality.
After all, compared to treasure, life was more important...
At that moment.
Buggy and his group quietly headed toward the treasure room.
Being familiar with Orange Town, they took shortcuts and arrived near the treasure room before Tushan.
However, they didn't show themselves.
Instead, they hid in the shadows, ready to observe Tushan's actions.
As for Tushan, who was on his way—
"Those guys scurrying around like rats, how boring..."
Shaking his head, Tushan sighed silently, not bothering to pay attention to Buggy's crew, continuing his leisurely pace.
Before long, he finally arrived at Buggy's treasure room.
"Hey! Where did you come from?!"
Seeing the sudden figure appear.
The pirates guarding the treasure immediately jumped up.
Each brandished a curved sword, glaring angrily at Tushan.
They were specifically assigned to guard the treasure room.
Naturally, they were unaware of the previous night's events, so upon seeing Tushan, they became highly vigilant.
One pirate even quietly retreated.
Prepared to signal an enemy attack at any moment!
Seeing this, Tushan remained expressionless, completely uninterested in dealing with these small fry.
"Master Tushan just wants to wait for someone here. If you can't be as quiet as those rats in the shadows..."
"Then Master Tushan will help you be quiet!"
A casual thought crossed his mind.
Tushan's aura changed instantly!
A golden aura, almost tangible, spread from his body!
Advanced Conqueror's Haki unleashed!
The three guards at the treasure room didn't even have time to grunt before rolling their eyes and collapsing.
"Quiet now."
Tushan's face was calm and serene.
But in the shadows, Buggy and his crew felt their hearts race—
"Damn it! That guy really is after my treasure!!"
"So, should we act now?!"
"Uh..."
When it came to action, Buggy calmed down again.
"Let's wait and see... now isn't the right time..."
As he spoke, they saw that Tushan, who they expected to enter the treasure room, made no further moves.
Instead, he casually found a bench.
Then leisurely lay down on it.
Seemingly taking a nap.
"What the...?"
"That guy—"
"What is he up to?!"
Witnessing this scene.
Buggy and his crew exchanged bewildered glances, completely at a loss...
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