The Choice of Big Bear! Ginny's Breakdown! Katakuri Appears!

Cake Island.

This island is the Charlotte Family's stronghold. They have been operating on this island for many years and have long since made the entire island as secure as an ironclad fortress.

Of course, that's how it is in theory.

After all, in the original work Luffy charged recklessly all the way to the island's forest before being discovered.

Meanwhile, another group of people quietly infiltrated the island, and no one noticed their arrival.

Because they were moving slowly underground.

"Hey! Kuro Boy, your ability is super useful!"

Ifankov laughed heartily.

They were traveling through a tunnel, with Crocodile at the front, his right hand resting on the rocks and soil in front of him.

The rocks and soil buried deep underground instantly turned into flying yellow sand.

All the moisture was drained away, and it simply weathered away.

Meanwhile, a whirlwind emanated from Dragon, who was following Crocodile, gently swirling up all the yellow sand and sending the gravel towards the back of the passage.

Using this method, the four of them easily infiltrated Cake Island.

"An easy thing,"

Crocodile looked completely calm and collected, like a big shot. It was only because of the circumstances that he didn't have the chance, otherwise he probably would have taken out a cigar and lit it.

"However, Dragon, confirm the direction."

"Rest assured,"

Dragon, standing behind him, calmly said, "The current direction is towards the town."

They didn't go directly to the palace because they needed to find out what was going on inside first.

If you don't even know where the bear is, plunging headlong into the enemy's lair is practically suicide!

"Good."

Crocodile nodded.

Haki presence is truly a useful thing!

If I had to pick the biggest takeaway from this trip, it would definitely be learning the Haki training methods from Dragon.

Soon, the four of them stealthily made their way to the area beneath Cake Island town, and then, using Dragon's Observation Haki, entered the town's sewer system.

Then things became quite simple.

An innocent resident was abducted to the sewers by a whirlwind that appeared out of nowhere. Before he could react, three burly men with menacing eyes appeared in front of him, making him tremble with fear.

"Bear! Where is the bear?"

Ivankov grabbed the man and asked in a deep voice.

Unlike the anxious Ivankov, Dragon thought much more deeply.

Even on this Whole Cake Island, there are probably not many people who know what's going on inside the royal palace.

You probably won't get anything out of this man. It's definitely better to find a member of the Charlotte Family first.

Then, coercing the guy to lead the way, he said, "I know, I know! You're here to see Prince Big Bear, right? I know where he is, so please, please don't hurt me!"

The man screamed in terror, "I have an elderly mother and young children at home! Please, please don't hurt me!"

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Ah?

Dragon was completely stunned.

You really know?

He was just someone they randomly grabbed from a corner of town. They didn't expect to get any useful information from him at all. They didn't even want to find out the whereabouts of the Charlotte Family executives. Dragon would have been satisfied if they had just found out the whereabouts of someone who knew the whereabouts of the Charlotte Family executives.

But does that mean we've achieved everything in one step?

It's hard to describe, but it feels quite peculiar.

Are you serious?

Ginny couldn't help but step forward, asking with a mixture of surprise and delight, "Do you really know where Bear Cub is?"

The man subconsciously looked up at her, and even in this critical moment of life and death, his eyes couldn't help but light up.

Wow, what a beauty!

However, the will to survive overwhelmed him in the next moment, and he hurriedly and tremblingly said, "Yes, yes, if it were today, everyone would know where Prince Big Bear is."

"Um?"

Crocodile raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"On the last day of each week, Prince Big Bear treats everyone's injuries at his clinic."

The man explained cautiously, "I... I twisted my back before, and it was all thanks to Prince Big Bear's amazing abilities."

"It's a bear cub!"

Ginny burst into tears of excitement. Wiping away her tears, she grabbed Ivankov's arm with delight, "Big brother! Only a bear cub would do that! It must be him!"

This group of people actually came for Prince Big Bear!

The target was actually Her Majesty the Queen's husband!

Madman!

What a bunch of lunatics!

Her Majesty the Queen will absolutely not let them get away with this; they will definitely not have a good end!

But I... I won't be implicated, will I?

The man was filled with fear.

"Etc!"

Crocodile keenly sensed something was wrong. "You mean, that guy can freely come out and treat people, and he even used his powers?"

Dragon and Ivankov also looked completely bewildered.

"Yes, yes,"

The man thought he had said something wrong, and his face turned deathly pale. He stammered, "The Great Big Bear Prince's ability... he can... he can directly eject injuries from the body. It's very... very powerful---"

"So,"

Crocodile glared at Ivankov. "Didn't you say that as long as that guy uses his ability, he can escape any danger?"

Ifankov opened his mouth, then remained silent for a moment.

Yes, that's how it should be!

Big Bear, what on earth are you up to?

"The bear cub was definitely threatened!"

Ginny instantly thought of the most likely reason, "Charlotte Linlin used everyone in the Sorbet Kingdom to threaten Bear Cub, so he didn't dare to run away!"

"Yes! That's why!"

Ivankov immediately agreed.

Wasn't that the reason Big Bear was captured by Charlotte Linlin?

"Then there's no problem!"

Ifankov clenched his fists, his tone becoming impassioned.

Everyone in the Sorbet Kingdom who was on good terms with the Big Bear has been urgently evacuated, so Charlotte Linlin no longer has anyone who can threaten the Big Bear!

Charlotte Family's indulgence of the Big Bear now seems to have played right into their hands!

If we can reunite with the Big Bear, we will win!

"That would be best."

Crocodile nodded slightly.

However, finding that man named Big Bear and using his abilities to leave doesn't seem to pose any sense of danger at all!

Crocodile had originally anticipated that this rescue operation would be anything but thrilling and dangerous.

Even if we don't go to war with the Charlotte Family, shouldn't it at least be this simple?

It felt like browsing in a store, casually picking out the items I wanted, paying, and leaving.

This-.

It's really disheartening.

"Anyway, you said Xiong is seeing patients today, right? Then take us to him now!"

Unlike Crocodile, Dragon wasn't itching for a beating; the easy rescue operation brought him a great sense of relief.

Isn't it better to take it easy?

Yes, yes.

The man's voice became weak and feeble, and then he cautiously said to the group, "Could you please not expose me?"

Otherwise, Her Majesty the Queen would certainly not let me off the hook.

Without hesitation, Dragon said directly, "Don't worry, we're just here to rescue people; we have no intention of harming anyone."

"That's good, that's good!"

The man let out a long sigh of relief. "Then come with me."

"Etc,"

Ginny suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "You've always called Bear Cub 'Prince Big Bear,' what does that mean?"

Ivankov's expression changed instantly, but the man had already spoken instinctively.

"Her Majesty the Queen's husband should, of course, be addressed as His Highness the Prince."

"What did you say?"

It should be said that the people living on Cake Island have gradually become accustomed to the free clinics that His Highness the Prince conducts every week.

In fact, because the effects were so remarkable, on this day, residents from other islands of the Totto Land would flock there.

After all, although the residents of the Totto Land lived much better lives than people in other countries of the New World, injuries and illnesses were never absent.

Presumably because there were too many people, Prince Big Bear limited the number of people he could receive at each free clinic.

People understand this, after all, His Highness is only one person, and it's impossible for him to take care of everyone. Moreover, he doesn't charge a penny; he's a true bodhisattva.

But despite the understanding, on the day of the appointment, people still flocked to the clinic, making it almost impossible to pass through. At this moment, inside the clinic, Xiong Zheng gently activated his ability to expel the injuries from an old woman's body.

As red bubbles gradually emerged from behind her, the old lady's expression suddenly softened.

She repeatedly thanked the bear, "I feel much better, Your Highness! Thank you so much!"

"Nothing."

Xiong just smiled and said, "You'll still need to be more careful in the future; my abilities can't completely cure your cervical spondylosis."

"Okay, okay!"

The old lady nodded excitedly, and just as she was about to say something, the people behind her began to urge her on.

Everyone's waiting to see a doctor, there's no time for you to say thank you!

"Next."

The bear looked outside the clinic.

But it was at this very moment, the instant the next patient walked into the clinic, that things changed.

A sudden gust of wind arose.

The crowd was instantly blown about, some to one side and some to the other.

"Ah?"

Then, before Xiong could react at all, several figures rushed into the clinic from the sparse crowd blown away by the strong wind.

"Bear boy!"

The voice that haunted my dreams suddenly rang in my ears.

The bear was completely stunned, its body stiffening instantly.

Then, a figure rushed into his arms.

"Bear cub! Bear cub! I've finally found you!"

The bear lowered its head in disbelief; the sheer size difference meant that all it could see was the pink top of its head.

Ginny- "

The bear's voice trembled, but his hands trembled even more violently.

He wanted to reach out and touch the figure in his arms, but he was afraid of shattering this beautiful dream.

How could Ginny possibly be here?

It must have just been a dream.

"Hey! Bear cub! We're here to rescue you!"

A voice, unheard for a long time, rang out in the most cheerful tone.

The bear almost instinctively raised his head, and what came into view was that very large face.

"Ivan- chan?"

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Bear!"

Ivankov chuckled, "Time to go back!"

"It really is Ivan- chan! So,"

The bear slowly lowered its head. "Ginny?"

"It's me! I've come to save you, little bear!"

Ginny's tears soaked the bear's clothes. "I'm so sorry! I'm so late!"

Bear Cub, being forced into marriage by that kind of woman, you must have suffered unimaginable torment here all this time!

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I'm late!

"Ginny, don't apologize--"

The bear's eyes began to well up with tears, which streamed uncontrollably down its face. "You did nothing wrong."

"Wow! Bear cub! I thought I'd never see you again!"

Hearing Xiong's words of comfort, Ginny instantly lost control and burst into tears.

The bear cub, the gentlest bear cub in the world, was still there to comfort her immediately after she suffered such hardship!

"Alright,"

Crocodile rolled his eyes, then turned to look at the patients who, after a brief moment of confusion, were now panicking and fleeing. "There'll be plenty of time for our intimacy later, Kuma, right? Hurry up and activate your power to get us all out of here."

"That's right, Big Bear!"

Ivankov quickly added, "We can catch up properly later, let's leave now!"

"Right!"

The bear seemed to awaken from a dream in that instant.

Then, the look in his eyes as he looked down at Ginny became particularly complicated.

Ginny,

He looked up at his good older brother, "Ivan- chan, and..."

He then turned to look at Crocodile and Dragon, whom he didn't recognize, and said, "You two, although I don't know you, I'm truly grateful for your help!"

"In short, it's too dangerous here. I'll get you out of here right away!"

"Yes! Yes! Little Bear, let's leave right away!"

Ginny lifted her head from the bear's embrace, wiped away her tears, and quickly nodded in agreement.

But.

Dragon noticed something amiss in the bear's words.

"Bear, you said you'd send us away?"

Ginny and Ivan were taken aback.

"Bear boy?"

Ginny saw the bear's expression at that moment.

That was the expression Xiong would make every time he reached into the red bubble of wounds.

"Bear boy!!"

A sudden, inexplicable panic made Ginny's pupils dilate, and she instinctively grabbed the bear's trouser leg.

What are you talking about? Let's leave together right now!

"I'm sorry, Ginny,"

The bear took a step back, shaking its head with a pained yet unwavering resolve. "I cannot leave."

"Hey, is this guy serious?"

Crocodile immediately frowned, his displeasure evident in his gaze as he looked at Ivankov. "You didn't say you were coming to rescue an idiot, did you?"

Why make such a long journey?

"Why! Big Bear! What are you saying?!"

Ivankov exclaimed excitedly, "That's right! It was Charlotte Linlin who threatened you with people from the Sorbet Kingdom, wasn't it? Don't worry, all your acquaintances have been moved, the threat is no longer valid!"

"Really?"

Visibly, the bear's face lit up with joy. "That's wonderful!"

"Right!"

Ivankov finally breathed a sigh of relief. "So now you can come with us, right?"

But.

"I'm sorry, Ivan -chan and Ginny,"

Bear simply shook his head. "I can't leave. I'm already married to Charlotte Linlin."

"This forced marriage is totally fine with me, Little Bear!"

Ginny rushed over and hugged the bear's leg, her face full of hope, and said, "After we leave here, let's get married right away! A true marriage is only when two people love each other!"

"I'm sorry, Ginny."

The bear simply bent down and forcefully removed Ginny from his lap, then pushed her back slightly.

Ginny, kneeling behind, stared blankly at the bear, then heard him say,

"Charlotte Linlin is carrying my child; I can't abandon my unborn child."

Ginny's body jolted instantly.

Not only did Bear Cub marry Charlotte Linlin, but that woman also got pregnant with Bear Cub's child?

How could this be? How could this be?

I'm speechless.

Crocodile's lips twitched.

Ivankov and Ginny kept saying this guy was kind, but wasn't he a little too kind?

"Bear cub! Child—we can rescue the child later!"

Ivankov gritted his teeth and said, "Let's get out of here now."

However, the bear simply shook its head.

It's not just children.

If he continues to get involved with himself, then sooner or later, Ivan and Ginny will also be implicated.

"No! No! Bear cub!"

Ginny was practically collapsing, frantically lunging forward to hug the bear, pleading, "Come back with me, please come back with me! I'll do anything! Without the bear cub—"

"Sorry."

That's all the bear said.

Then, he raised his right hand. "I'll see you off first."

"Leave? Leave where?"

A burst of amused laughter came from behind.

The bear suddenly turned its head.

A huge mirror hangs on the wall behind the clinic.

Oh no!

A tall figure emerged from the mirror Katakuri holding a trident, a casual smile on his face. "No one is allowed to leave."

"Chirp chirp chirp! Katakuri- nii told me to keep an eye on you! I didn't expect to get such an unexpected bonus."

Behind Katakuri, Brulee, who was only fourteen years old but already as thin as a withered Brulee, peeked out with a grin.