Transcended as Lord Buggy-Part 1

100. Buggy vs Strawberry

Buggy & Strawberry aren't saying anything, but they suddenly jump back at the same time. Both of them then get into a stance and rush to each other. They swing their right sword when they meet in the center.

*CLANK*

Their swords clashed and creates a rather big impact. They use all their power in this attack and the result is both of them get pushed back. But Buggy gets pushed back by Strawberry.

Buggy is happy because he finally finds someone stronger than him physically. Everyone that he fought on Karate Island was weaker than him physically. But many of them were more skillful than him.

With Strawberry being stronger than him, Buggy knows he can't win if he relies on strength. Strawberry's swordsmanship is also high. But Buggy has one advantage, his speed & agility.

Buggy's swords are shorter and easier to move than Strawberry's. Although his swords' range is shorter too, they're lighter. So Buggy can use his swords faster than Strawberry.

Buggy uses it to his advantage and attacks faster than before. But Strawberry is a good swordsman too and has more experience. He can block Buggy's fast attacks using all parts of his swords, even the handle.

Seeing his fast attacks aren't working too well, Buggy uses another method. He swings Castor on his left hand diagonally and Strawberry tries to parry it. But then, Buggy changes his sword's direction and makes an S move.

*CLANK*

Castor hit Strawberry's right stomach, but it creates a clanking sound. Buggy looks at the spot and sees that Strawberry has covered it with armament haki. He's not that surprised though and it will be strange if Strawberry can't use at least one type of haki now.

That moment of silence gives Strawberry a chance. He swings his sword to Buggy's neck and cuts it cleanly. But he makes a mistake, he doesn't cover his sword with haki.

"Such a shame. You're too focus on your failed attack and forget about me. I thought I could get more fights from Roger's apprentice. It is such a shame, Buggy The Clown," says Strawberry while looking at Buggy's detached head.

Strawberry thinks that he has won, but suddenly he feels pain in his stomach. He looks down and sees Buggy's right hand has stabbed his stomach with Pollux.

It surprises him and he looks at the cut on Buggy's neck. He finally realizes that there's no blood from the cut that he made. This can only mean one thing.

"You- You're a devil fruit user?!" says Strawberry in surprise.

"Oh, I thought you knew. Now I doubt the Marine's intelligence. You don't even know basic information like this," says Buggy while his head is still flying.

Just like what Buggy said, the Marine HQ hasn't known that he is a devil fruit user. It's not that they didn't try to find out about him & his power. But Buggy himself rarely used his devil fruit power in a battle and used his swordsmanship more often.

Buggy swings Pollux up and cuts Strawberry's torso. It creates a deep wound on his body and Strawberry gets fling back. He coughs some blood and falls to the ground.

But it won't defeat someone like Strawberry. He stands up again and gets ready to fight Buggy. Such a wound won't stop someone like him easily.

Buggy grins and rushes to Strawberry. With a big wound like that, Strawberry can't move as he used to when he is still in good condition. He can't keep up with Buggy's pace and get more wounds.

"You're a good opponent and this is a good battle. But let's end this here because I don't want to humiliate you," says Buggy.

"I haven't lost," says Strawberry firmly.

Buggy doesn't say anything and prepares Pollux on his right side. Then he moves at Strawberry and swings Pollux horizontally with strong force.

"Divine Departure!"

Buggy swings his sword and Strawberry blocks it. But Strawberry's bad condition makes him powerless against Buggy's attack. His block failed and Buggy's sword passed the swords to cut Strawberry's chest.

Strawberry is sent flying and a deep cut is made on his chest. He crashes onto some trees and finally falls to the ground. His injuries have become too serious and he can't stand up again.

"It's over," says Buggy while sheathing his swords.

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