What is Buggy's true goal in One Piece?

Buggy is an inept yet fortunate pirate who has secured numerous significant positions within the world of One Piece.

Introduced as an antagonist in One Piece, Buggy is known for his humorous and often unsuccessful nature. From being a small-time pirate in East Blue, he rises to become one of the revered Four Emperors. Undoubtedly, Buggy's development in One Piece is remarkable.

Particularly noteworthy is Buggy's relationship with the red-haired Shanks and his prominent role in the Cross Guild—a mercenary organization created to serve pirates seeking to challenge the navy. These factors elevate the clown to a prominent position in the quest for the mysterious treasure on the last island, Laugh Tale, and the coveted title of Pirate King.

In the past, Buggy's journey was almost cut short by the antagonist Crocodile due to his inability to repay debts. However, fate intervened, leading him to join the Cross Guild project as a form of repayment.

A series of misunderstandings and idolization from Buggy's subordinates led to the false impression that he is the leader of the Cross Guild. This misinformation quickly spread through the World Economic Journal, reinforcing the misconception about his leadership position. Despite the dissatisfaction from Mihawk and Crocodile, Buggy continues to play this role, albeit involuntarily.

Additionally, Buggy shares a complex relationship with the Four Emperors Shanks. Both maintain a competitive yet friendly connection from their days as apprentices on the legendary Gol D. Roger's ship, often engaging in playful fights and teasing each other to express their mutual interest.

This connection becomes evident when Shanks chooses to stay and care for Buggy during his illness, preventing him from continuing the journey to Laugh Tale with Roger's crew. Currently, their relationship is marked by Buggy's one-sided animosity, blaming Shanks for his losses, while Shanks maintains a neutral stance and even a brotherly affection.

After the disbandment of the Roger Pirates, Shanks invites Buggy to join his crew, but Buggy declines. He believes Shanks lacks the ambition to go straight to Laugh Tale. This refusal and Buggy's recent declaration about pursuing One Piece suggest that his anger towards Shanks might be just surface level, concealing his own disappointment for not following Gol D. Roger's path.

Buggy's recent eloquent speeches focus on treasure and power, concealing a deeper desire than following in Gol D. Roger's footsteps. The evidence lies in Buggy's determination to lead the race for One Piece and influence Mihawk and Crocodile to join this mission.

This recent development in the One Piece story brings a fresh focus on beloved characters, promising a competition even more intense than the Summit War arc. While the fan community supports Luffy, the possibility of Buggy accidentally attaining the title of Pirate King, as he achieved previous positions, remains an appealing and intriguing prospect.