Chapter 228: Loguetown Incident

East Blue, Loguetown.

"Execution! The execution is about to start!"

Zoro, who had just obtained the Sandai Kitetsu, was slightly stunned. Execution? What execution, who is being executed?

"Buggy the Clown is going to execute Straw Hat Luffy!"

Usopp's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "Luffy is going to be executed? What on earth did that guy do!"

Nami, standing to the side, held her forehead and sighed: "That idiot!"

"Zoro, let's go take a look. Leave this place to you guys! You head back to the ship first!"

Sanji and Zoro immediately ran toward the execution platform.

At this moment, the sky suddenly changed, dark clouds quickly shrouded the sky over Loguetown, and a storm was brewing.

Clock Tower.

"Major General Smoker, we have already arranged for people to guard the port and watch the Straw Hat crew's ship. Once they prepare to escape, we can destroy their ship immediately."

"However, the current situation seems a bit strange."

Smoker was slightly stunned, then quickly picked up his binoculars and looked at the execution platform opposite.

Buggy the Clown was stepping on Luffy, gesturing and saying something.

"What the hell are they doing? Isn't that Buggy the Clown? A guy who always likes to hide and scurry around dares to come to my territory?"

At this moment, Smoker couldn't understand it either. Although he hadn't seen Luffy fight, he was, after all, Vice Admiral Garp's grandson, so his talent shouldn't be that bad. Plus, he was a Devil Fruit user, so how could he be subdued by a guy Move Move Like Buggy the Clown?

Could it be that Straw Hat Luffy was just all show and actually a coward?

"Major General, it has been investigated clearly. It's the Alvida Pirates and the Buggy Pirates. For some reason, they have formed an alliance. That means there are three pirate crews in Loguetown right now. Should we make a move?"

Smoker waved his hand: "Don't panic yet. Anyway, with me here, they can't escape. Just stand by."

"Once Straw Hat Luffy's head hits the ground, we will immediately surround Buggy and Alvida, including their men. Oh, and don't let the Straw Hat Pirates at the port go either. Today, I'm going to catch them all in one net!"

"Yes, Major General!"

On the execution platform.

Buggy let out a wild laugh: "Ya hahahaha, sinner, pirate Monkey D. Luffy, for the crime of boldly offending me, you will be magnificently executed here!"

The pirates below cheered immediately; they hadn't forgotten how miserably they had been handled by Straw Hat Luffy.

Luffy didn't seem to realize the severity of the situation, looking at the lively scene below and saying with interest: "Come to think of it, this is my first time watching an execution!"

Buggy was also impressed: "You're the one being executed, you fool!"

"Ah!!! What? Are you kidding me!"

"You're the one kidding! I don't have time to joke with you! The public execution is about to be carried out magnificently!" "Stop it! Don't!"

Buggy's voice and Luffy's screams rose and fell, making for a lively scene. The onlookers below watched with great interest.

However, there were more and more dark clouds in the sky, and the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive. A storm was coming.

At this time, Nami and Usopp were rushing desperately toward the Going Merry, but Mohji and Richie the Lion from the Buggy Pirates had also arrived and were preparing to destroy the ship.

Little did they know, the Navy had been waiting here for a long time.

"It's the beast tamer Mohji of the Buggy Pirates. He seems to want to destroy the Straw Hat Pirates' ship. Should we make a move?"

"No need. Major General Smoker said our mission is to prevent the Straw Hat Pirates from escaping. Since the Buggy Pirates are doing the work for us, why not let them?"

Execution platform.

"Straw Hat kid, do you have any last words? It's not often that so many people come to witness your magnificent execution!"

Luffy pulled a long face, looking miserable, and couldn't even be bothered to pay attention to Buggy. Buggy didn't care either; he was a dead man anyway.

"Forget it, whether you have anything to say or not, you're going to die."

As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "I am the man who will become the Pirate King!!!"

The Loguetown residents watching below were stunned. Never mind wanting to become the Pirate King; the last man called the Pirate King died right on this spot!

How did you dare to say that?

"Wh-what? He, he said Pirate King? And in this town of all places?"

"Is this kid crazy? He's so bold!"

In the crowd, a green-haired punk looked at Luffy on the execution platform with shock. For some reason, he felt that this man was somewhat dazzling.

"Big talk. Well, it's about time for you to hit the road, Straw Hat Luffy."

"Hold on with that execution!"

The voice came from outside the crowd. Zoro, wearing a green bandana, and Sanji, smoking a cigarette, stood proudly on either side.

"Zoro! Sanji!" Luffy shouted in surprise.

Zoro gave a wicked smile: "What kind of look is that, Luffy? That doesn't look Move Move Like the man who will become the Pirate King!"

"If it's a side show, I'll join in too!" Sanji wasn't joking; what he meant by joining in was literally joining in.

On the execution platform, Buggy, holding his sword, sneered: "You've arrived, Pirate Hunter Zoro, but unfortunately, you're one step too late."

After saying that, Buggy raised his large sword high, preparing to swing it down.

Zoro and Sanji were shocked and rushed toward the execution platform: "Destroy that execution platform!"

Alvida, who had already undergone "Devil" medical beauty, waved her slender hand: "Boys, take them out!"

"Ya hahahaha! It's too late! Your captain is about to die, ya hahahahaha!"

Clock Tower, Smoker, holding binoculars, shouted in a deep voice: "All units, listen up, be ready to act at any time!"

"Yes!"

Luffy glanced at the long sword in Buggy's hand, then looked at Zoro and Sanji, who were struggling to run toward the execution platform.

"Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, I'm sorry."

Then, Luffy grinned: "I'm going to die!"

*Swish! Buggy raised his sword and brought it down!

Zoro: Say

Sanji: What stupid things!

Smoker: He actually smiled?!

*Rumble*~ *Crack*!!!

The dense dark clouds over Loguetown finally brewed an astonishing bolt of lightning, which struck straight at Buggy—or more accurately, at the sword in his hand.

Dazzling thunder light tore through the gloomy sky and struck the execution platform. The entire Loguetown seemed to be trembling.

With the continuous infusion of lightning, the execution platform finally couldn't hold up. A steel bar fell from the platform, making a dull thud as it hit the ground.

The storm came down; the execution platform was teetering.

With a teeth-gritting metallic sound, the execution platform collapsed with a crash. *Boom.

Luffy, who had escaped in the chaos, picked up his straw hat, put it on his head, and let out a hearty laugh.

"Hahahaha, I'm so lucky! I'm still alive!"

Buggy, lying on the ground, charred black: A world where only I got hurt has been completed...