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Buggy “failed upward” and succeeded, becoming a strong contender for the title of Pirate King.
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Buggy acquires powerful companions such as Crocodile and Mihawk to increase your chances of finding One Piece.
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Buggy's passion to find One Piece rivals Luffy's, making him a true dreamer of One Piece.
As the story goes, one piece It was always full of twists, turns and surprises. On the surface, Luffy's journey to become the Pirate King may seem simple, but series writer Oda often subverts the expectations of the fan base. Whether Luffy's crushing defeat at Marineford or his surprising victory at Wano, the journey to becoming the Pirate King is not the straight path to success that many fans once thought.
This leads some fans to even believe that Luffy won't be the first person to claim the title of Pirate King before the ending. one piece story. In fact, there is currently one other character who has a better chance of obtaining One Piece and becoming the Pirate King than Luffy himself. That character is Buggy the Clown, one of Luffy's oldest antagonists in the series.

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Buggy had an interesting journey in One Piece.
Buggy failure from East Blue to New World
As many fans know, Buggy the Clown has been Luffy's antagonist and ally since the beginning of the series. After the first meeting in one piece Orange Town and the Clown Pirate continued to appear throughout the film. one piece. Although he is generally considered a weak character, his strange charm and a bit of luck allowed him to “fail” on his way to becoming a Warlord of the Seas and eventually Emperor.
I want to become the pirate king! – Buggy
Throughout his journey, Buggy regains his goal of discovering the sea, although he lost his eyesight after leaving Roger's Pirates. one piece And he becomes the pirate king. After forming the Cross Guild and forming an alliance with Crocodile and Mihawk, Buggy himself became a truly formidable force despite his lack of power. In some ways, Buggy proves it. one piece It is a thesis statement that anything is possible if you have a strong dream and the desire to achieve it. Buggy, who had no strength and only strong will, constantly failed, rose to the top of the world.
Buggy has secured a powerful ally
The clown convinced Crocodile and Mihawk to join his cause.
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Buggy was constantly unsuccessful.
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Cross Guild gives your buggy a massive power boost
This pattern of Buggy not succeeding is one of the main reasons why many fans have concluded that Buggy will find One Piece. Even after the failed Paramount War at Marineford, Buggy still appeared at events as a warlord and commander of a mercenary force. Additionally, after Mihawk and Crocodile come to him in need of funding and advertising for their new Cross Guild idea, Buggy inadvertently becomes the face of their operation and is considered their leader despite not being so.
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However, this mistake reveals Buggy's true potential to become the Pirate King after Crocodile and Mihawk attack him. Here, Buggy declares that together, the Cross Guild can take on One Piece, despite only being held by his head and having bruises all over his body. Although he continues to fail, Buggy continues to advance toward his dreams in any way he can.
Buggy is a true dreamer of One Piece
His passion for finding One Piece rivals Luffy's.
In many ways, this declaration of Buggy's true goals, combined with his tendency to “fail upward”, makes him a strong contender to become a potential Pirate King. No matter what happens in the story so far, it is natural that Buggy, who has been successful, will somehow succeed in becoming the Pirate King. It's unknown if this means he'll steal the One Piece during the epic clash between Luffy and Blackbeard and hold the title for a while, or if he'll actually become the Pirate King legally. Perhaps Buggy will only hold the title in an ironic way, and protagonist Luffy will become the true Pirate King.
It's finally time to get One Piece! – Buggy
Ultimately, it's too early to tell, but it's a good idea to keep an eye on Buggy for the rest of the series. Buggy becoming the Pirate King may cheapen the title a bit, but it will certainly complete one of his character arcs. one piece The most iconic antagonist. Hopefully, fans will get some closure on Buggy and his incredible journey in the final saga. one piece.
