area51novel Chapter 463: Bucky's Mercenary Company
Chapter 463: Bucky's Mercenary Company
Because of Kizaru's intervention, Hawkeye chose not to intervene in this battle.
However, he did not leave. Instead, he rowed forward for a distance and then sat directly on the boat to watch the excitement.
In addition to Hawkeye, another pirate ship approached the giant turtle-shaped ship in front.
The leader of this group of pirates is one of the new Seven Warlords of the Sea, the one who has awakened the lucky color domineering, Buggy the Clown.
Thanks to the removal of three of the Shichibukai, Crocodile, Moriah, and Jinbe, before and after the War of Marineford, Buggy, who was followed by a group of criminals from Impel Down, was selected as the new Shichibukai by the Navy and the World Government, who were eager to replenish the Shichibukai.
This time, the Navy launched a call-up for the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and it was also the first call-up that Buggy received after becoming a Seven Warlord of the Sea.
Buggy didn't expect that his luck would be so good. On the way to the navy to participate in the conscription, he met the enemy that the Seven Warlords of the Sea gathered to fight against. He didn't expect to meet Strawberry Shortcake and Empress Hancock.
Looking at Strawberry Boy and the Empress who had already rushed onto the enemy's giant ship and were fighting with the cadres under the world destroyer Bondi World, Buggy, who always thought of himself as smart, found an opportunity to take credit from the navy.
On the one hand, he used Den Den Mushi to notify the navy, emphasizing that he was stopping Bondi World. On the other hand, he helped Straw Hat Boy and the Empress defeat the enemy together, or after both of them were defeated, he would step forward to take advantage of the situation.
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Buggy took the telescope from his little brother beside him and observed the battle situation ahead.
"How are the Straw Hat guys?"
"Since you're so interested, why don't you just go over and take a look?"
A somewhat unfamiliar voice, which made Bucky's body turn cold, rang in his ears.
"It's that bastard." Buggy put down the telescope and saw Kizaru leaning on the railing next to him, smoking a cigar. He was so scared that he was torn into pieces.
With Buggy and Kizaru as the center, all of his younger brothers retreated several meters away, looking at Kizaru in fear as if he were a monster.
"Yellow Yellow Ape!" Buggy's head jumped into the air and he shouted exaggeratedly.
"Long time no see. You've also become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea! Buggy the Clown." Kizaru greeted with a smile.
“Hahaha, I just received an email from the World Government not long ago as well.” Buggy’s head came back to its original position, rubbing his palms, and explained carefully.
He remembered how this old man beat up the three admirals and the navy marshal during the war of Marineford. He also remembered Kizaru's declaration during the war of Marineford and was well aware of Kizaru's disgust for the World Government.
"Don't be nervous. I'm temporarily suspending the war with the World Government." Kizaru waved his hand and took out a cigar and threw it to Buggy.
Buggy took the cigar somewhat flattered. He tremblingly put the cigar to his lips and was about to light it himself when Kizaru, who was next to him, stretched out his right index finger with flames coming out of the fingertips and lit the cigar for Buggy.
This scene instantly excited Buggy's younger brothers who had retreated several meters away. Some even shouted excitedly, "Kizaru actually lit a cigar for Captain Buggy. He is worthy of being Captain Buggy!"
As soon as these words came out, many of Buggy's fanatical followers followed suit and cheered in agreement. Only Buggy's old subordinates, who knew the strength of their captain, were even more frightened at this moment.
Buggy, whose cigar was lit by Kizaru, was initially quite excited, thinking that he would have something to brag about again. However, after hearing the voice and cheers from his younger brother, he began to tremble while smoking the cigar, and inhaled the smoke directly into his lungs, starting to cough violently.
"Oh wow! You're worthy of it! Captain Buggy." Kizaru looked at Buggy with evil amusement and teased him in the tone of Buggy's younger brother.
At this moment, Buggy really wanted to tell those idiots to shut up, but before that, he hurriedly waved his hand to Kizaru and explained, "It's all their nonsense, please don't take it seriously."
Of course Kizaru wouldn't get angry over such a small matter. He knew very well that Buggy in front of him was a talent when it came to making money, not to mention his luck.
If Kizaru remembers correctly, after becoming one of the Shichibukai, Buggy borrowed a sum of money from Crocodile, led many pirates under his command, built a Buggy Street on the island of Kale Bali in the New World, and established a pirate dispatch company "Baki Express", which specializes in sending mercenaries to places in need around the world. It can be said to be the earliest war company in the pirate world.
Such talents are worth making good use of, Kizaru thought so, and stretched out his hand, put it behind Buggy's neck, and forcibly pulled him to his side.
"Baki, have you decided what to do after becoming one of the Shichibukai?" Kizaru asked with a smile.
Buggy looked at Kizaru in surprise. Facing Kizaru's smiling face, he couldn't figure out the intention of this terrifying strong man in front of him. He could only say carefully: "I plan to go to the New World and develop my power there."
"Oh! Why did I hear that you were raising funds?" Kizaru said deliberately.
Buggy's body stiffened. He didn't expect that the plan he was discussing with a few confidants would be known by Kizaru.
Could it be that there is Kizaru's undercover agent among his men?
When Buggy thought of this, he became even more uneasy. He didn't understand why a small person like him, worthy of Kizaru's attention?
Facing Kizaru's question, he had no idea how much information Kizaru had, so he could only tell the truth: "I do plan to set up a pirate dispatch company in the New World, specializing in providing mercenaries around the world."
"It's a very creative idea. Have you collected enough funds?" Kizaru continued to ask.
Speaking of this, Buggy shook his head somewhat depressed. Because of Kizaru's intervention, Crocodile was not killed by Luffy, nor was he captured by the navy. He just disbanded his studio after obtaining the design drawings of Pluto, and only led a small number of new trusted cadres to lie in ambush, secretly creating his own Pluto.
Naturally, Bucky had no chance to establish contact with Crocodile in Advance City, nor did he have any way to borrow money from Crocodile to obtain the first capital for the company's startup.
Of course, even if Buggy and Crocodile are in contact now, Crocodile will not lend a penny to Buggy. Crocodile now has invested all his wealth and energy into the construction of Pluto.
Kizaru knew the reason why Buggy couldn't get the money, so he continued with a smile: "Isn't this a coincidence? You have ideas, but no money, and I don't have much of anything except a lot of money. I can help you realize your dream."
Speaking of money and dreams, Buggy suddenly perked up. He also briefly got rid of his fear and said excitedly, "Really? Kizaru, Boss, are you willing to lend me some money?"
Kizaru shook his head, and in Buggy's instantly lost eyes, he said: "I never lend money to others, but I can invest in you!"
"Investment?" Bucky was stunned, then responded, "Are you willing to invest in my project?"
"Of course, do you know what the predecessor of the Kingdom of Light that I founded with my own hands was used for?" Kizaru asked.
Buggy looked at Kizaru curiously, "I don't know."
"The predecessor of the Kingdom of Light is the world's largest military mercenary organization. We specialize in taking on any task from any client, collecting remuneration, and sending out ninjas to complete the task. So you see, don't we have a great connection?" Kizaru introduced with a smile.
Bucky was a little surprised. He didn't expect that his genius idea had been achieved by someone before, and it grew bigger and bigger, and finally established a powerful country.
Thinking of this, Buggy got a little excited. The pirate dispatch company "Baki Express" that he was about to establish could completely learn from the development path of the Kingdom of Light.
While taking on missions to earn money, he also recruits people and expands his influence. Once he has accumulated enough strength, "Bucky Express" may become the next Kingdom of Light.
By then, I will rule a large area of sea and collect a large sum of money every year. This is a real big business that can make me rich!
Buggy looked at Kizaru excitedly and said, "Boss Kizaru, as long as you are willing to invest, I promise to make the company bigger and stronger, and build a new kingdom for us pirates in the New World!"
"Not bad, very idealistic!" Kizaru praised, and then continued, "I don't know if I can give you investment funds, I can also provide you with cheap arms and a large number of strong mercenaries, all of which I can provide you with."
Buggy was even more excited when he first heard this, but he soon realized that since Kizaru could provide so many things, what else did he need to do?
"Boss Kizaru, you have provided so much support, what do you need me to do?" Buggy asked cautiously.
Kizaru looked at Buggy with a smile, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, "Of course the company needs people like you to run it. What I value is your talent, Buggy!"
Getting the compliment, Buggy couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, "Really? Boss Kizaru!"
"Of course, what I value when investing is people, not just projects. In my eyes, you are a talent, so I am willing to invest in you." Kizaru said half-seriously.
Buggy was also a little flattered by Kizaru's praise, and the caution that had just risen in his heart gradually dissipated. He looked at Kizaru, rubbed his hands again, and asked a little embarrassedly: "So what do you think about the company's shares?"
"Fifty-fifty!" Kizaru said generously.
"Fifty-fifty split?" Buggy was a little surprised. He thought the best would be thirty-seven. After all, Kizaru alone provided all the resources needed by the company.
"I am a person who believes in win-win. In my eyes, your talent is worth half of the shares. After today's matter is over, I will arrange for professional personnel to connect with you. They will provide you with the first funding and the first batch of personnel, and at the same time open a special low-cost arms procurement channel for you." Kizaru said with a smile. The reason why he was so generous was that, first, he was optimistic about Buggy's luck, and second, in the original work, Buggy did use the privileges of the Seven Warlords of the Sea to run the company well, and he did have certain talents.
The third and most important point is that after a large number of ninjas entered Buggy’s company as mercenaries, the real control of the company was no longer in Buggy’s hands.
Of course, Kizaru doesn't want to reap the benefits in the end. Such a war mercenary company is not worth Kizaru's efforts.
Buggy's company is just a nail and a chess piece that Kizaru puts in the New World. By the way, it can also be used to dump the excess arms production capacity of the Land of Light and solve the employment problem of ninjas. (End of this chapter)