Buggy not paying back the money, that's an insult!
"Form a new company?"
Buggy's eyes lit up, his large robe immediately stood up, and he spread his hands, "Count me in! Let me be your servant! I can work off the debt, our Buggy Express can be the new company!"
He shouted, "Transport! Warehousing! Mercenaries! Printing! Advertising! Housekeeping! Cleaning! Landscaping! We do everything, we have all kinds of talents!"
Still the same saying, there are no born Pirates, only those who switched from other professions.
Perfect for paying off the debt!
Anyway... he has no money to pay back.
"Buggy Express, huh..."
Crocodile thought for a moment, nodded, "Alright, in that case, forming a new company won't need to look for people, let's do it this way."
As for the money owed to Sage...
We'll figure it out later.
...
Grand Line, the island where the eerie castle is located, surrounded by the wrecks of warships, with numerous sliced navy corpses on the island.
"It's been a long time since I've felt this tension."
Inside the castle, Mihawk packed his bags, chuckling as he was about to leave.
"Bururururu..."
Just then, the Radio Snail suddenly rang. He took the receiver and placed it on the table, and the Radio Snail displayed an arrogant face biting a cigar.
"Ha, ha, ha, ha."
The rhythmic laughter made Mihawk glance at the Radio Snail and said, "Crocodile, what's up? I haven't got time for idle chat right now, the Navy has surrounded this island and they might come to support soon."
"It's only at such times that the Navy acts the fastest."
The Radio Snail laughed and said, "Then I'll be straightforward, do you want to come over to my side."
"Hmm?"
Mihawk paused.
"I'm planning to start a new company, inviting you over. After all, you were once called the 'Navy Hunter,' as long as our names are together, the Navy wouldn't dare act recklessly. The most important thing is... we share the same distrust of people. The personnel is already organized, just missing a big shot like you."
"Oh?"
Mihawk thought about it, "If I'm not mistaken, aren't you a partner of the Disaster Pirates? Letting me join, it's not that simple an invitation."
A lot of big events have happened recently, aside from the Seven Warlords of the Sea issue, the news of Sage defeating Kaido has spread worldwide. In this situation, Mihawk has to consider what steps to take next.
Staying in one place is no longer an option, but taking shelter under someone else doesn't interest him either.
Unless necessary, he doesn't want to get tied to the Disaster Pirates.
"Not planning to, I have my own path, Sage can't control me, it's just some business dealings."
The Radio Snail said in a deep voice, "My new business is related to the Underworld, interested in coming?"
"Interesting."
Mihawk's lips curled up, "Fine, I'm currently at leisure, might as well take a look."
"Ha, ha, ha, ha, then I'll be waiting for you."
Crocodile hung up the call, leaned back on the sofa, exhaling smoke, "With this, everything is conditionally set."
"Absolutely fantastic!"
Buggy rubbed his hands like a servant, smiling obsequiously, "With the addition of Hawkeye, our organization... no, your organization will surely shine! What's this? I heard on the call you have business with my good brother too?"
"Good brother?"
Crocodile glanced at him, "Your good brother didn't hold back last time... also, it's not me who has business dealings, it's you. All the weapons I gave you were procured from him. However, I have a new idea now, this business can continue, but more importantly, we need to secure investment."
"Continue your business, but as for the main base, remember to evacuate at any time, this place can't stay, move to the second half of the New World."
"Eh? Why move to the second half?" Buggy asked puzzledly, "With you and Hawkeye, the Navy wouldn't dare come easily, directly withdrawing would affect the morale of the subordinates."
Crocodile glanced at him, exhaled smoke, and took out a Wanted Order and a pile of newspapers.
"Don't you read the news? Sage defeated Kaido."
"I know, my good brother is really strong!" Buggy gave a thumbs up, "Even beat Kaido!"
"The next step is to sweep all Pirates within his territory, even if this island has nothing, he won't leave anyone behind. I understand him, anyone who disrupts his plans doesn't end well."
Crocodile said, "Moreover, we need to move because what happens next will definitely pose a threat to the Navy. In the Underworld, there are many who dislike the World Government, in that case, the Navy can issue a bounty on us, and we... can bounty the Navy as well!"
The most important thing is...
If we can get investment.
Then Sage's money can be paid back!
"Then, the new organization's name is..."
...
"Cross Guild?"
O'hara.
After a busy period, Sage finally returned to his loyal territory. After his daily training and imprinting some newly obtained ordinary Poneglyphs, he took a bath and was drinking when he encountered Lily's report.
He looked at a colored poster, on it were two crossed swords, dividing the top left and right into three people, all old acquaintances.
The leader was Buggy, on the left was old Sand, on the right was Hawkeye, and below was a string of words he couldn't understand.