Kuro's shoulder blades, collarbone, finger bones, arm bones, leg bones—every bone that could be broken without killing him—not a single one was left intact.
Every part of his body was dislocated.
A piercing, bone-chilling scream echoed across the island's sky above for several minutes, startling countless birds from the depths of the Dense Forest.
The intense pain twisted Kuro's face into a grimace.
Reno flashed to a spot several meters away from Kuro, a long blade appearing in his palm.
With a casual swing, over a dozen sword qi bursts shot through the air, slashing into different parts of Kuro's body.
After a few seconds of numbness, Kuro's pupils suddenly dilated, and a roar like a Devil escaped his throat.
Reno had turned him into a human husk.
As for why he kept such a distance, it was simply to avoid leaving a Bloody Smell on himself.
He didn't like it, and neither did Nami or Makino.
"Repent well here."
With a cold glance at the bloody figure on the ground, Reno locked onto the coordinates left in Kaya's mansion.
Shwoosh!
"Where did Mr. Reno go? Will he Be alright?!"
Seeing the two vanish abruptly, Kaya asked with some concern.
If Kuro really was the Captain of the Black Cat Pirates, his strength must be considerable.
Besides, in the East Blue, a pirate with a bounty as high as 16 million could already be called a Great Pirate.
"Well..."
Nami and Makino exchanged glances, worry also creeping onto their faces.
In truth, they Also Don't know just how strong Reno really was.
His speed was impressive, though.
As the Three Women fretted, Reno's figure reappeared in the hall, returning safely.
He was fine—that was what mattered.
The three women let out a relieved sigh.
"Mr. Reno, what about Kuro?!" Kaya hesitated before asking.
Reno walked over to Kaya, reached out a broad hand, and gently touched her forehead, his voice warm:
"Don't worry, I've sent Kuro where he belongs. He won't do any more bad things from now on."
Kaya nodded obediently, then stared at Reno with an unreadable look.
They had only met by chance today.
So there really were selfless people in the world.
Moved.
"Kaya, do you want to Sail Out and see the world?!"
Suddenly, Reno changed the subject.
Kaya was Startled, then nodded without hesitation: "I do."
But after saying it, she felt a little down: "But my body..."
Under Nami and Makino's astonished gazes, Reno casually reached out and pinched Kaya's cheek, grinning: "Forgot? The reason I came here wasn't just to Help you deal with the bad guy, but also to cure you."
"Did you think I was joking?"
"Really?! Can my illness really be cured?!" Her inner trust in Reno kept Kaya from minding his forward behavior.
Especially after what happened with Kuro, she inexplicably believed his words.
"Of course it's true." Reno nodded, giving his assurance.
But then he added with some hesitation: "However, you've been sick for too long. Healing it won't be easy, and Most Importantly, I can't be disturbed."
"How about this—let's go to your room, and I'll give you a thorough check-up. That way, I can prescribe the right treatment. Don't you agree?!"
Kaya nodded at once, without a shred of doubt.
Wasn't that how all difficult illnesses were treated?!
After telling Merry to take good care of Nami and Makino, Kaya led Reno toward her room.
Watching their Back View, Nami facepalmed in exasperation.
Another beautiful flower ruined.
Makino, meanwhile, covered her mouth with a stifled laugh.
Ah.
So their Captain used a different excuse every time.
She suddenly looked towards Nami and said in a low voice, "Nami, how did the captain get you to join his crew?!"
Hearing this, Nami's face flushed with shame.
Could she say it was for money?!
How embarrassing.
"Oh, Sister Makino, why are you so nosy? Let's go get something to eat, I'm hungry."
Makino smiled gently and didn't press Nami further.
Chapter 11: Kaya Healed, Testing the Devil Fruit Ability! (Request Data)
Inside a bright room with pink as the main tone.
By the bed, Kaya clenched her small fists, looking a bit nervous and uneasy.
Although it was for treatment, this was the first time she had brought a man into her boudoir.
It felt a little strange.
"Relax, it's all for the treatment."
Sensing Kaya's fluster, Brother Reno gently reassured her.
He wasn't lying.
Given Kaya's current physical condition, she simply couldn't withstand hours of his instruction.
The top priority was to first cure Kaya's illness.
Only then could they proceed with the normal process.
"Mm." Kaya obediently nodded.
Because of her shyness, a rare blush crept onto her sickly pale face.
"Mr. Reno, I've seen many doctors, and none of them could do anything about my illness. Do you really have a way?!"
After calming down, Kaya looked at Reno with both nervousness and anticipation.
Reno gave Kaya a reassuring look, and a green Devil Fruit suddenly appeared in his right hand, which he had been holding behind his back.
The Healing Fruit.
Like a magician, Reno produced the Healing Fruit from behind him and handed it to Kaya.
"Mr. Reno, what is this?!" Kaya blinked, asking in confusion.
Reno cleared his throat and said seriously, "Kaya, the truth is, there's a Healing Power inside me. By consuming a certain amount of my lifespan, I can manifest that Healing Power in the form of a fruit. If you eat this fruit, not only will you be healed, but you'll also gain this Healing Power."
"This fruit was condensed from five years of my life. Eat it."
"Ah?! Mr. Reno, how can this be?!"
Kind-hearted Kaya believed him and quickly waved her hands to refuse.
She wanted to cure her incurable disease, but not at the cost of harming others.
If Nami were here, she'd definitely mutter one thing.
What a naive little girl, so easy to fool.
Reno hooked a finger on Kaya's nose and smiled, "Idiot, the fruit has already been manifested. If you don't eat it, won't it all be wasted?!"
Kaya was startled.
That did make some sense.
Seeing Kaya still hesitating, Reno pressed on: "Kaya, haven't you always wanted to heal people?! Once you're better, you can use the Healing Power inside you to help others."
"Really?!" Kaya exclaimed in surprise.
Her biggest dream was to become a doctor and save lives.
This struck right at her heart.
"Of course it's true." Reno nodded in affirmation.
"Then I'll eat it." Kaya's voice was firm.
But after saying that, she looked at Reno with some pity: "Mr. Reno, I'm sorry for putting you through this."
After all, that was five years of his lifespan.
Reno immediately put on a stern face: "Call me Brother."
Kaya was startled, then lowered her head, her voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz: "Brother Reno."
"That's better." Reno's expression brightened, and he placed the Healing Fruit into Kaya's hands, saying softly, "Eat it quickly."
Trusting Reno completely, Kaya didn't hesitate and took a bite.
"So sweet." Kaya's eyes lit up.
This was the sweetest fruit she had ever eaten.
Reno smiled. After all, the system had removed all side effects.
The moment Kaya swallowed the first bite of pulp, a strange power suddenly surged within Reno.
Reno knew the ability sharing had taken effect.
Just like Kaya, he now possessed the power of the Healing Fruit.
Not only that, but Kaya's complexion visibly flushed with color.
The sickly pallor that had plagued her was rapidly fading.
Reno could clearly sense a significant improvement in Kaya's physique.
Of course, this improvement was merely a transformation from a weak patient to a normal person.
"It's really cured?!" Kaya, too, noticed the change in her body, her expression dazed.
The incurable disease that had troubled her for years—was it really healed just like that?!
But then she remembered that this had cost Reno five years of his life, and her spirits sank.
Such a great kindness—she truly had no way to repay it.
Could Reno really be a savior sent by heaven to rescue her?!
Not only had he exposed the villain Kuro, but he had also cured her illness.
Kaya stared blankly at Reno, her eyes glistening with tears.
"Thank you, Brother Reno." Kaya took the initiative to lift Reno's hand and gently placed it against her own cheek.
A pure, radiant smile spread across Reno's face.
"This is a happy occasion—why the tears?!" Reno gently wiped the tears from the corners of Kaya's eyes.
"Your incurable disease is completely healed. Now, let's try out the other abilities."
Kaya nodded.
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