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Hearing Moria say this, Buggy pondered for a moment and tentatively said, "If I'm willing to help you find Kaido for revenge, would you be willing to join my pirate crew? If you don't believe in my abilities, we can also form an alliance. As for joining, we can talk about that after defeating Kaido."
Buggy didn't want to miss out on Moria, a powerful ally. He also didn't mind adding Kaido as an enemy. They would definitely clash in the future. If Moria joined, Buggy wouldn't mind taking down Kaido. He also had his eye on Wano Country's territory.
Hearing Buggy say this, Moria fell into thought. He didn't have any intention of joining anyone right now. But Buggy had done him a great favor, and he had presented an offer Moria couldn't refuse. This put him in a difficult position.
Seeing Moria remain silent, Buggy didn't rush him. Instead, he started to introduce his crew to Moria, their strength and Devil Fruit abilities, and their plans for the future.
This wasn't to show off to Moria. He wanted Moria to know his capabilities. And Buggy's actions did indeed move Moria deeply.
When Buggy introduced Enel and his Goro Goro no Mi ability, Moria's eyes seemed to be about to burst into flames. It was like a child seeing a favorite toy, wanting it desperately.
Moria was also shocked by Shiryu and Lafitte's swordsmanship, surprised by Weevil's strength, Daddy's sniping skills, and the future plans for Brook and Achino. One by one, Buggy's introductions left Moria speechless. He couldn't calm down for a long time. He was seriously considering Buggy's proposal. He also thought that if he joined Buggy's pirate crew, he might be able to successfully avenge his hatred against Kaido.
After Buggy finished his introductions, he didn't say anything more. He returned to his seat and waited for Moria's reply. Seeing Moria's speechless expression, Buggy knew he had achieved his goal.
Moria considered it carefully for a while. His eyes shone with light. At one point, Moria seemed to have made up his mind. He straightened up, looked at Buggy, and said, "I want to see your strength. If you can defeat me, I'll give you an answer."
Whether it was an alliance or joining, it meant that Moria was bound to Buggy. As long as Moria chose either one, it was basically equivalent to joining the Red-Haired Pirates. But before making a choice, Moria had to confirm Buggy's strength. If Buggy wasn't stronger than him, how could he seek revenge for him? How could he go after Kaido? Only if Buggy was stronger than him would he make a firm decision.
"Hahaha, okay."
Hearing Moria say this, Buggy was very happy. Since he had said this, it meant that Moria had basically agreed. As long as Buggy's strength gained his approval, the matter would be settled.
After Buggy agreed, the two pirate ships found a deserted island on the sea. The battle between the two started on this island.
The battle didn't last long. Buggy was determined to finish this battle quickly. He wanted to end the battle in the shortest time possible and make Moria completely convinced.
So, at the beginning of the battle, Buggy used his most powerful move, "Flame Dragon," the strongest attack he used against Garp. Of course, he held back a little and didn't go all out.
Seeing Buggy's move, Moria immediately used his strongest attack, "Shadow Assem
Moria immediately used his strongest attack, "Shadow Assembly." His figure grew enormous, and the two collided head-on.
Although Buggy held back some of his strength, this Flame Dragon was much stronger than the previous one. Not to mention the destructive power of the Supreme Grade Great Sword, Ace, the impact of the Flame Dragon itself dealt significant damage to Moria. The Flame Dragon was imbued with Armament Haki. Under the attack of Armament Haki, Moria's giant body faltered. He couldn't hold on for long. Under the attack of the Flame Dragon, Moria was blasted into a large crater on the deserted island, ending the battle.
Moria wasn't seriously injured. Buggy had held back a lot. This wasn't a fight to the death. Moria only suffered a concussion. He wasn't seriously hurt.
"Buggy, I never imagined your strength had become so powerful. Perhaps you can fight Kaido now. I'm willing to form an alliance with you. If you defeat Kaido, I'll join your pirate crew."
Buggy's strength had convinced Moria. But he didn't immediately agree to join the Red-Haired Pirates. He had to avenge his blood feud with Kaido. If Buggy didn't help him seek revenge, he would definitely have to recruit crew members and find a chance to seek revenge. So, before dealing with Kaido, Moria couldn't make up his mind. He could only choose an alliance.
Of course, Moria wasn't distrusting Buggy. Even if Buggy didn't help him seek revenge, he wouldn't hold any resentment. After all, it wasn't Buggy's business. Buggy had also done him a great favor. If he didn't have the blood feud with Kaido, perhaps he would have joined Buggy directly after this battle. But because of this blood feud, he had to seek revenge. So, he had to make this choice.
"Okay, welcome aboard. I will definitely help you take down Kaido."
Moria's answer was reasonable and within Buggy's expectations. But Buggy was still very happy with this outcome. This was a major step towards Moria joining them.
Next, Buggy introduced his destination and his future itinerary to Moria.
Moria didn't object in the slightest. He had just suffered a major defeat and wasn't in a hurry to seek revenge immediately. If it were him, it might take a few more years. He could wait. And the things Buggy was going to do next were very important to him. Moria had nothing to say. He decided to act with Buggy.
The two ships then sailed towards Hive Island together. They didn't encounter any pirates harassing them along the way. After all, they were now two pirate ships. Ordinary pirates wouldn't dare to provoke them easily. And Moria had some reputation in the New World. Some pirates would leave directly when they saw Moria's flag.
Time flew by, and two days passed. They successfully reached the vicinity of Hive Island. From afar, they could see the general shape of Hive Island and clearly see the huge skull-shaped building in the center of the island.
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