CHAPTER 5: Parallel Buggy's Training Operation

Thanks for the Power Stones! 

So here's another chapter

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Chat room

Shanks: "Wow! Buggy, I'm so touched!!"

Buggy: "You idiot, Shanks, don't think too highly of yourself! That's the Buggy from a parallel world, not me!"

Shanks: "Stop pretending. You felt the same way when we parted, didn't you?"

Buggy: "Are you out of your mind?"

Gol D. Roger: "Hahaha!!! Buggy, it's clear that the one who cares most about Shanks is you~."

Buggy: "Captain, I never said that back then! The Buggy from the parallel world is not the same as me! I believed the Captain thought Shanks would be the next to conquer the Grand Line, but when Shanks said he didn't want to go, I decided I didn't want to deal with him anymore."

Silvers Rayleigh: "I see. Clearly, the Buggy from the parallel world is starting to diverge from here."

Buggy: "Yes, Mr. Rayleigh is right."

[After parting ways with Shanks, Buggy found an island in the East Blue to stay.]

["If it weren't for Shanks' accidental slip-up back then, I might have directed all my energy towards mastering Haki like the captain."]

["But now that I possess the powers of the Bara Bara no Mi, it would be foolish not to fully develop this Devil Fruit."]

["Haki is crucial, but I want to continue developing my Devil Fruit. How can I master both?"]

[Sitting quietly on a blue stone by the seashore, Buggy contemplated aloud.]

Shanks: "Looks like I've really messed up, Buggy, huh~"

Gol D. Roger: "Speaking of which, Buggy's talent is quite extraordinary. If he hadn't eaten a Devil Fruit and focused solely on mastering Haki, he might have surpassed me.."

Jozu: "Isn't this parallel Buggy's reasoning flawed? Why can't one possess both Devil Fruit powers and Haki? Many have proven capable of mastering both!"

Marco: "You're not grasping Parallel Buggy's mindset. He's setting Roger as his standard, aiming to attain Roger's skill level in Haki and mastering his Devil Fruit abilities."

Jack: "What? That's nearly impossible!! Apart from our Big Bro Kaido, who else could master both Haki and Devil Fruit powers to such an extreme?"

Thatch: Jack, you idiot! Don't forget about my old man! Regarding Haki, Pops' Haki surpasses even Kaido's, and his Gura Gura no Mi mastery is also top-tier!"

Edward Newgate: "Gurarara...! In truth, my primary focus remains on Haki. Mastery of the Gura Gura no Mi is a secondary benefit. While I have my pride to uphold, I must admit that achieving mastery in both Haki and Devil Fruit abilities to the highest level is nearly impossible!"

Kaido: "Exactly! I prioritize Haki above all else. It's widely known that relying solely on Devil Fruit powers won't ensure dominance over the world. This world follows its own rules. Many formidable individuals don't possess Devil Fruit abilities, and only Haki can truly reign supreme above all!"

Charlotte Linlin: "Mwahahaha! Who would dare to seize the throne without powerful Haki as their trump card?"

Borsalino: "Moo~~~, you all are embarrassing me!"

Zephyr: "Kizaru, I've said it before—relying too much on Devil Fruit powers will put you in a tough spot against top-tier opponents."

Monkey D. Garp: "Putting too much emphasis on mastering Devil Fruits can limit your potential. Take someone like Trafalgar Law, for example~."

Trafalgar D. Water Law: "???"

Sengoku: "Garp, you idiot!"

[At the seaside, Buggy continues to contemplate~]

[One day passed, then two days, then three...]

[Buggy intermittently gathers coconuts for thirst, fishes with knives for food, and spends most of his time deep in thought as the days go by.]

[A few days later, on a clear morning~]

["I've figured it out!!"]

[The figure that has been sitting by the sea for a long time suddenly opens its eyes wide, excitement flooding its face!]

["Splitting and reassembling the brain!"]

[With a deep growl, Buggy's skull cracks open down the middle, like a crocodile's jaw, exposing pulsating brain cells within.]

[The brain cells suddenly burst into numerous brain cells, which then rearrange under the influence of the Devil Fruit power into four clusters of brain cells!]

[Buggy's skull closes back together after reorganizing the four clusters of brain cells.]

Monkey D. Luffy: "Wow! Can you really play with your brain like that? I wanna try it!"

Monkey D. Garp: "You brat! You've finally decided to appear! Splitting your mind into four parts isn't as easy as you think. Let Grandpa assist you with my Fist of Love!"

Monkey D. Luffy: "... I don't feel like playing anymore."

Nami: "Hahaha!"

Donquixote Doflamingo: "Hmm... Why can't I grasp Parallel Buggy's purpose for doing this? He's divided his brain into four parts, but isn't the total brain capacity still the same? What's the point?"

Charlotte Cracker: "You're so ignorant."

Donquixote Doflamingo: "Oh? Then you explain it."

Charlotte Cracker: "I have no idea either."

Donquixote Doflamingo: "Huh huh huh, you're really an idiot~"

Charlotte Katakuri: "Is there anyone who understands this? Explain it!"

Queen: "When it comes to brains, that's Vegapunk's specialty!!"

Vinsmoke Judge: "That's right, old Vegapunk! Care to explain?"

Vegapunk: "Parallel Buggy's approach is flawless. Typically, humans utilize only around 10% of their brain capacity during tasks, which can increase to about 15% with focused effort. It's generally considered impossible to exceed 20% utilization."

Vegapunk: "I just witnessed Parallel Buggy's brain cell reorganization process. It appears he has interconnected his brain cells into four distinct operational pathways, enabling him to perform four tasks simultaneously without interference. This is a feat that has never been seen before!"

Shanks: "That's impressive! Buggy, give it a try and see if you can do it."

Buggy: "I'm already doing it!"

Buggy followed Parallel Buggy's lead and swiftly divided his brain into four parts.

In the next instant, his eyes gleamed!

"Damn!!!"

"This sensation..."

"It feels incredible!"