As if to confirm what Riven had said, in the next second, a storm sweeping across heaven and earth brewed at the edge of the sky.
"Nani?"
In front of this mighty power of heaven and earth, even the overlords of the New World who are said to be able to destroy the world must give way.
Countless ships controlled by the Float-Float Fruit were swept away by the storm and tsunami, and the Golden Lion who held air superiority was of course no exception.
Swept into the tsunami, at the moment when his whole body was powerless, a ship's rudder flew straight at him...
"We're setting sail! Everyone!"
The Oro Jackson made from the Treasure Tree Adam was still unbelievably sturdy, plus a group of strong non-fruit users breaking the path ahead, even the tsunami could not stop the Roger Pirates' advancing steps.
This scene stunned both Buggy and Shanks.
"Hey—"
The kitchen door was suddenly slammed open by Buggy. The door, which was already often slammed, now looked even more on the verge of collapse.
"Riven!"
Buggy rushed in with an excited look, his voice filled with disbelief and excitement, and even his face was a bit red, "Was what you said true? Riven, was that storm that saved us really because of my luck?"
Riven was hiding in the kitchen snacking, meat in his left hand, a milk barrel in his right, wildly stuffing his mouth to replenish energy. A small mountain of food had gone into his belly, but there was no visible bulge in his stomach.
His Observation Haki had already sensed Buggy's presence, so it wasn't surprising, he just found it kind of funny. This guy Buggy actually believed it.
Maybe Buggy really did possess Conqueror's luck.
Otherwise, it would've been impossible for someone with such weak strength to easily become a Warlord of the Sea and even one of the Four Emperors.
But Riven felt that escaping unscathed from this battle probably wasn't due to that. It was more likely the result of Captain Roger's 'Child of Destiny' fortune working at full force.
Even if Buggy played a role, it was probably just as support.
But although he thought this, Riven still chose to speak with emotional intelligence. After all, Buggy was one of his few close bros.
"Of course, Buggy. With your level of strength, being able to make it onto this ship, and come out of so many great battles unharmed until now, doesn't that already prove something?", Riven said seriously to Buggy in front of him.
Buggy fell silent for a moment after hearing that.
Because he wasn't sure if Riven was truly praising him.
But after thinking for a moment, he chose to believe Riven.
Even though Riven sometimes mocked and irritated him, Buggy believed he understood Riven's character.
At the very least, Riven had never lied to him. In fact, when danger came, it was often Riven who helped him out.
Unlike Shanks, who would use fake treasure maps to trick him into doing work. Because of this, the two of them had fought more than once, though he never won.
Thinking of this, he felt a little happy, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up. He simply sat down and slacked off together with Riven.
On the whole ship, he actually liked being with Riven the most.
Shanks was too annoying, and the other crewmates preferred to watch those with greater talent, Riven and Shanks, even making him once want to give up on his dream.
Only Riven, his words were pleasant and wouldn't anger him.
Even though he sometimes asked him to help out, Riven always gave him real treasure maps and loot, and never treated him as useless, he gave him affirmation.
To be honest, in Buggy's eyes, Riven was truly his best friend.
"Speaking of which, Riven, you really do like drinking milk besides juice huh," Buggy rubbed his red nose, picked up the milk barrel and took a sip, finding it only slightly sweet and fragrant, nothing particularly appealing, so he asked Riven curiously.
"Ah? This... Actually I don't like it much."
"Then why do you drink so much?", Buggy didn't quite believe it.
"That's because drinking milk makes you grow taller," Riven laughed.
"I still want to grow to three meters tall. Otherwise, when fighting monsters on the sea, having to look up at them all the time, it's really embarrassing~"
"It was for that reason?"
"Of course, actually my favorite is still orange juice," Riven clinked cups with Buggy, and continued to chug it down in big gulps.
"Then...", Buggy clenched his fists, as if making a decision, suddenly stood up emotionally, looking at the slightly confused Riven, "Riven, once I become a great pirate, I'll definitely treat you to the best orange juice in the world."
Saying this, Buggy's face blushed with embarrassment, but he still tried to act calm, nervously watching Riven.
"Hahahahaha, sure! Buggy, you'll definitely become a big shot that shocks the seas. When I fall on hard times, I'll come to rely on you," Riven laughed happily, but Buggy obviously took it seriously and agreed immediately.
"Don't worry, Riven, the position of my first mate will always be yours," Although Buggy said this, looking back at the strength of Riven and Shanks, he actually had no confidence in his heart. These two were simply too outstanding.
'Dreams…'
'Am I really worthy of having one…'
The two of them lay down with their hands behind their heads, eating and chatting.
———
Before they knew it, evening had come.
Until the ship's cook felt something was wrong, stormed in holding a mop, gritting his teeth, and finally dragged the two lazybones out.
But looking at Riven who burped with no change at all, and Buggy who unknowingly had eaten into a ball, the cook was speechless.
Riven's monster-like body digested everything immediately no matter how much he ate, 'But Buggy, what were you doing joining in the fun, you can't even digest it.'
There was no other way. Riven had to personally carry him back to the room.
After seeing off Buggy, Riven finally had time to return to the dorm for a shower, washing off the blood and grime from battle.
However, now that he had free time, he felt a bit itchy.
He just wanted to release some Conqueror's Haki for fun.
Back when he first learned Moonwalk, he used to run in the sky every day, really enjoying the feeling of flight.
Though in the end, because the "poof-poof" sound from stepping on air was too frequent, Uncle Gaban got fed up and smacked him on the head.
Thinking it was already nighttime, if he randomly unleashed Conqueror's now, it might result in a group beating, so Riven decided to forget it.
But looking at his own reflection in the mirror, his slightly scarred body full of explosive power—
Shiing!
Black Armament Haki instantly covered his arm, faintly reflecting the room's light.
"When we get to Wano, I'll learn Ryuo... and finally Conqueror's Coating…"
Riven admired his overwhelming strength while planning step by step how to go from mid-tier commander strength to top commander, then to Yonko level, and eventually… king.
Up to now, because of his monstrous physique, regular training had almost no effect in boosting his power further. At most, the effect was negligible.
What remained now would rely on age, growth, and training from even stronger people in higher-level Haki techniques to maintain his rapid progress.
But to be honest, there was actually another way to grow stronger…
Riven looked toward the small treasure chest under his bed.
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