Buggy's true identity and name are likely hidden, suggesting he may be a D. Buggy and Shanks were raised together by Roger, implying a connection to God Valley. Buggy could be the son of Rocks D.

Shanks’ fellow apprentice in the Roger Pirates was Buggy the Clown, one of Luffy’s first enemies and One Piece’s most prominent recurring character. Despite growing up with Shanks ...