Cats! A Perfect Combination! Bear Gives Himself for Love!

An island in the New World.

This is Hanafusa's stronghold.

It's kind of funny, but this is actually a huge zoo.

The island is clearly divided into several areas, including forests, grasslands, mountains, and lakes, each inhabited by ancient creatures that should have gone extinct.

These creatures were all painstakingly collected by Hanafusa from the Ancient Island all over the Grand Line.

I can tell, this guy is indeed very interested in paleontology.

In the building in the center of the island, after dealing with some of the remaining pirates, Ian obtained all the fruits of Hanafusa's labor over the years.

Five Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit were lined up in front of him.

Although Ian had already seen a far more spectacular sight—fifty fruits laid out before him all at once!

However, those were artificial Devil Fruit, and they were still somewhat inferior to genuine Ancient Zoan.

"Oh!!"

Violet couldn't help but exclaim, "They're all Ancient Zoan? That guy did a pretty good job!"

The entire Beasts Pirates doesn't have many Ancient Zoan!

Hanafusa is almost catching up to the Beasts Pirates, the World's Strongest, all by himself.

However, the remarkable Hanafusa himself never had the chance to hear Violet's praise again.

After finding these fruits, he was thrown off to play with his beloved little ones.

He should be inside the belly of some wild beast, or rather, several wild beasts, right now.

A Shichibukai, he's dead, so be it.

The government won't care, Ian certainly won't care either.

He simply looked at the fruit in front of him.

"Ancient Zoan Zoan Dog-Dog Fruit, large hyena morphology."

"Ancient Zoan Zoan -Human-Human Fruit, Gigantopithecus form."

"Ancient Zoan of Zoan Elephant-Elephant Fruit, morphology of dinosaur elephant."

"Ancient Zoan Zoan Bug-Bug Fruit, ancient centipede morphology."

"As well as,"

Ian picked up the Devil Fruit in the center in front of him and chuckled, "Zoan Cat-Cat Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Fear Cat Form."

Although its name includes cat, the saber-toothed cat, also known as the false saber-toothed tiger, is an outlier among saber-toothed tigers.

It possesses both the agility of a cat and the brute strength of a tiger.

It's fair to say that it suits Kuina quite well.

After all, for a swordsman, strength and dexterity are almost the most important attributes.

This time, the harvest was truly enormous.

Including the Snake-Snake Fruit Titanoboa form that Solemn casually retrieved from the auction, he acquired a total of six Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit.

Teacher Kai would be incredibly envious if he heard that, right?

Even Ian didn't know who should eat these fruits, as most of his subordinates were already Devil Fruit users.

Ian turned to look at Tesoro, whose face also showed some surprise.

"Want one?"

Tesoro's expression showed a slight surprise.

Are we Devil Fruit right after he joined?

He could feel how Lord Ian valued him!

But Tesoro shook his head. "Lord Ian, I'm not interested in Zoan."

Transforming into a beast and engaging in close-quarters combat doesn't fit his fighting aesthetics.

"So?"

Ian didn't care.

Tesoro's most crucial attribute is not his combat ability.

Ian never intended for him to go to the battlefield.

Ian plans to hand over the Beasts Pirates' business to him later.

In the movie, this guy started from scratch and became the world's richest man. Now, given such a huge platform, Ian doesn't even dare to imagine how far he can go.

Therefore, this guy just needs to stay in the back as a professional manager; it would be a waste of his talent to charge into battle.

As for these few fruits...

Ian glanced again at the Ancient Zoan on the table.

To be honest, after all the young people were taken away by him, the Beasts Pirates headquarters was in a bit of a talent gap.

Let's give a few to Teacher Kai.

After all, Teacher Kai was very generous, giving himself half of the Artificial Devil Fruit.

After obtaining the fruit, Ian did not rush to leave, but stayed on the island for a while.

In fact, it didn't take long; only half an hour later, two figures fell from the sky like meteorites.

"Oh!"

Ian's lips curled into a smile. "You arrived pretty quickly."

"Oh oh oh oh!!"

Morgans, who was reluctant to leave, was even more excited, "They're here?"

Although this meeting could not be reported, simply witnessing it firsthand was enough to excite him greatly.

A meeting between the leader of the Revolutionary Army and the Pirate Emperor!

In the past, such a thing would have been unthinkable!

A dark green cloak billowed in the wind as Dragon steadied himself and stepped closer. "I've kept you waiting, Ian!"

Morgans looked at him, his eyes shining.

The leader of the Revolutionary Army, a guy known as the Rebel Dragon!

The only organization on the high seas whose goal is to overthrow the World Government, and which has spread this slogan throughout the world!

It can be said that the Revolutionary Army he led was the true enemy of the government.

After all, even the Pirate Emperor of the New World do not intend to directly oppose the World Government.

Tesoro's eyes also held undisguised surprise.

Revolutionary Army!

In that case, following Ian might actually give us a chance to avenge Stella!

"We just arrived recently,"

Ian meant it sincerely, "You came very quickly."

He looked behind Dragon, where a bear was holding a person wrapped in thick clothes.

It's all thanks to this man's abilities, right?

The Paw-Paw Fruit, capable of repelling anything, is practically cheat-like in its power.

"Mr. Ian,"

The bear eagerly stepped forward, "Let's hurry back to Hachinosu Island!"

He couldn't wait to treat Ginny.

After all, Ginny's condition was already very serious, and she really didn't have much longer to live.

"With my abilities, I can get back in the shortest possible time!"

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow, then smiled and said, "Then begin your performance."

Later, on the island's shore, Ian and the others boarded the ship they had come from, including Dragon.

The bear stood on the shore, just behind the stern of the boat, holding Ginny in his left arm, his right glove off, raised high.

What is he planning to do?

Yamato nudged Ian with his shoulder and asked curiously.

"You'll see."

Ian chuckled softly.

If it were explained beforehand, it wouldn't have that sense of surprise.

But, so the Paw-Paw Fruit's power can actually be used like this?

That makes sense, though.

If you can photograph people, then why can't you photograph objects?

It's just a difference in size.

"Miss Violet,"

The bear raised its head and asked, "Are you sure this is the direction?"

Violet, who was leaning against the ship's railing, rolled her eyes. "I never make a mistake when it comes to direction!"

"So--"

Xiong took a deep breath, looking at the enormous ship before him. He had never tried to send such a huge object flying in one breath before, but he couldn't wait any longer!

Ginny's illness won't last much longer! She's already fallen into a coma.

Perhaps it was because the last thread of strength that had been supporting her finally broke down that her body collapsed completely.

"Fly!"

With a sudden flick of his right hand, which had a cute little fleshy bump, he slapped the stern of the boat.

Smack

A soft sound.

Suddenly, a huge wave surged before the bear's eyes, and the enormous ship had vanished.

But in the distance, a dark shadow was rapidly disappearing into the distance.

At the same time, the bear gently patted its hand backward, and it soared into the sky, chasing after the ship like Inazuma.

"Wow!"

Chaos erupted on the ship.

The sudden takeoff caused such a huge impact that it nearly sent a large number of pirates flying into the air.

Hehehehe!!

Solemn reacted quickly, "It's my time to shine!"

The numerous gold ornaments he wore instantly transformed into golden snakes, grabbing everyone on the deck in a flash.

Tesoro couldn't help but feel envious as he watched this scene.

Even now, he still really likes the Gold-Gold Fruit.

Dragon was also helping, manipulating the wind to blow people onto the deck from the opposite direction.

With their help, the situation on the deck was quickly stabilized.

And then...

"What is this?!"

Violet tilted her head back and couldn't help but scream.

"That's really exaggerated."

Tesoro looked down from the ship's side and was equally amazed.

Looking down, Tesoro saw the clouds rushing past below!

The ship is now flying forward at an astonishingly terrifying speed!

Looking up, Violet saw a bubble enveloping the large ship!

A large sphere is connected to several smaller spheres, like the paw pads on Cat Claws.

The ship was enveloped in bubbles, so even at such high speeds, no one felt the oncoming gale!

"What an amazing ability!!"

Yamato was amazed.

Isn't that amazing?

Back in God Valley, all the Celestial Dragons in the world who had ever tasted or seen anything like it considered the Paw-Paw Fruit and Teacher Kai's Azure Dragon Fruit to be the most valuable prizes.

The power of this fruit is among the top in the Paramecia, which is known for its many freaks.

This bear can even accurately photograph people across the sea to the islands he has visited.

In the original work, Robin was sent flying directly from the Sabaody Archipelago to the Bridge Kingdom in the East Blue by him!

Even if we don't talk about global airdrops, it still has a terrifying ability to deliver supplies across oceans.

What kind of power would be unleashed if this ability were combined with Violet's Thousand Mile Eye?

That seems interesting.

They could drop bombs and similar items directly on enemy territory from a distance of thousands of kilometers.

The pirate version of the intercontinental ballistic missile is said to be...

Whoosh!

The sound of wind came from the side; a bear came from behind and, with its greater speed, caught up with the ship that was flying forward.

He landed on the deck.

"In that case, we should arrive soon."

He said.

"Amazing."

Ian couldn't help but exclaim, "That's an amazing ability!"

Xiong simply spoke gently, "You're exaggerating, Mr. Ian. It's nothing more than a trivial ability."

"Not worth mentioning?"

Ian laughed heartily, "Don't be so modest, Xiong. You're amazing, that's amazing. I'm very interested in your abilities."

He made no attempt to hide his opinion.

Dragon suddenly frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

But Bear anxiously asked, "Will we be able to perform surgery on Ginny as soon as we get to Hachinosu Island? Her illness can't be delayed any longer."

"Although it's a bit disappointing to say this now, we still need to confirm whether the Op-Op Fruit's ability can work on Azure Scale Disease."

Ian didn't make any grand pronouncements, frankly stating, "After all, the Op-Op Fruit isn't a cure-all."

The bear's face turned slightly pale.

Before he could say anything, Ian continued, "But don't worry, even if the Op-Op Fruit doesn't work, there's another layer of insurance."

What is it?

Xiong quickly pressed for more information.

Ivan's lips curled into a smile. "Have you heard of the Heal-Heal Fruit?"

An expression of immense excitement appeared on Xiong's face; he almost screamed, "Mr. Ian, you mean, the Heal-Heal Fruit that's said to cure all injuries and ailments?"

Ian nodded slightly. "The Devil Fruit User is also one of my people."

Although Princess Mansherry is in Wano Country will be mine sooner or later, right?

Xiong burst into tears of joy, bowing his head to the unconscious Ginny in his arms and repeatedly saying, "That's great, Ginny! That's really great, it's alright, you'll be alright soon!"

With the double protection of the Op-Op Fruit and the Heal-Heal Fruit, even the most terrifying Azure Scale Disease shouldn't be a threat, right?

Why did it come to this?

Seeing the man's hands trembling with excitement, Ian couldn't help but sigh.

If I had accepted Ginny's proposal earlier, things wouldn't have turned out this way.

Because he was afraid that Ginny and his child would suffer the same fate as him, he wanted to push Ginny away.

That bear, it just never thinks about itself.

Therefore, Mr. Yi didn't hold back either.

"So,"

Ian's smile remained unchanged. "Let's talk about compensation."

Dragon's ominous premonition intensified instantly. Almost instinctively, he stepped forward and earnestly said to Ian, "Ian, whether it's wealth or treasure, as long as you can cure Ginny, we will fulfill your request!"

"That's right!"

Xiong quickly chimed in, "I'll do anything for Ginny as long as she can be saved!"

Upon hearing his words, Dragon's heart skipped a beat.

Is that so?

Ian's lips curled into a smile as he pointed at the bear. "Then work for me, bear."

"Ian!!"

Dragon's voice suddenly rose.

An ominous premonition has come true!

This guy really did have his eye on the bear!

"Good!"

However, the bear did not hesitate at all.

Dragon suddenly turned his head and looked at the bear.

Bear's face showed no struggle or wavering; he simply looked earnestly at Ian. "If Ginny can be saved, I'll join your ranks, Mr. Ian!"

Then, he turned to Dragon and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dragon, I have to save Ginny."

"..."

Dragon sighed.

He said nothing more.

What else can be said now?

Since this was Xiong's decision, as a comrade, as a partner, and as a friend, he simply respected it.

Besides, he can't escape responsibility for how things have turned out this way.

Ginny's whereabouts were exposed, the rescue operation was delayed, and the World Government was powerless to help.

What right did he have to say anything to the bear?

Dragon could say was, "Go do what you want to do, Bear!"

"Um!"

Xiong nodded emphatically.

"Very good."

Ian absolutely believed in the bear's promise.

If he could join the government and Shichibukai for Bonney, then it wouldn't be surprising if he wanted Ginny to join his ranks.

Moreover, in the original work, this guy was so stubborn that even after Bonney ran away, he still kept his promise and let Vegapunk completely transform him.

This truly exemplifies the saying "a promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

This man will never break a promise he makes.

Ian smiled and said, "Then, leave the rest to me!"

Ginny must live!