"That guy..."
Hearing Kureha's words, Shakky sighed softly.
Kureha, Jewelry is dead...
As for her Devil Fruit, they now reside in her granddaughter...
"What?!!"
At this moment, Kureha was truly surprised, and she narrowed her eyes in disbelief.
"How could that be? That guy's identity is the safest among us, isn't it?"
She's the Crown Princess of the Sorbet Kingdom!!!
"Why..."
Shakky gently shook her head.
"The better a person is at swimming, the greater their chance of drowning. On the contrary, those Devil Fruit User swimmers rarely die in the sea."
You retired too early; he is no longer the Crown Princess of the Sorbet Kingdom.
After you retired from public life, she first became empress, and then had her own child.
Later, she became the Queen Mother and then got involved in the Revolutionary Army's affairs.
Although the World Government's official statement was that the Queen Mother of the Sorbet Kingdom had gone missing, in reality, she had even transferred her Devil Fruit powers to her granddaughter.
Speaking of which, her child seems to be on our ship!
At this point, Shakky turned her head and looked in the direction of Kuma.
At the same time, the Kuma in the distance also looked on in utter shock!
Shakky and Kureha's conversation was not kept secret, and with the hearing of the Dark Bird Group's officers, nothing that happened on the deck escaped their ears.
After a moment of hesitation, the Kuma strode over to the crowd.
Clutching the book in his arms, Kuma nodded slightly to Gawain, then couldn't help but ask Shakky a question.
"Sister Shakky, Sister Kureha, you and my mother...?"
"Ha, so you're Jewelry's son? This is really... a small world."
Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Shichibukai, the Tyrant Kuma! I only knew you were once a king, I had no idea you were actually the king of the Sorbet Kingdom!
Kureha muttered something to herself, then stood up.
She looked up at the over eight-meter-tall Kuma while patting its Kuma.
"As you just heard, so do I, Shakky, and your mother."
We are all, in some sense, artificial beings.
It was because of you that I learned we are actually capable of having children; it's incredible!
As for the future, hmph.
Since you're my old friend's son, then you can just call me Dr. Kureha, just like my bratty son!
After saying that, Kureha gave the Kuma a carefree smile, while the Kuma pondered for a long time.
After a long while, he first nodded to Dr. Kureha, then turned to Gawain and said softly.
"My lord, something just occurred to me, and I feel it is necessary to report it to you!"
When I followed and infiltrated Vegapunk's inner circle, he always said that I was the most suitable template for cyborgs and automatons!
I always thought it was because of my physique, but now I think it might be related to my constitution!
Since my mother is the artificial human that Shakky and Dr. Kureha mentioned, then my physique and Lineage Factor do indeed seem to have the prerequisites for being transformed into an artificial human.
Or, to put it another way, as the child of an artificial human, it would be simpler to create a robot based on me.
So, Franky has recently encountered some difficulties in the development of the robot, hasn't he?
I think I might be able to help him in some way!
"Kuma!"
Hearing Kuma's words, Gawain didn't feel happy. He just frowned and waved to Kuma, signaling him to come closer.
Upon seeing this, Kuma knelt on one knee, bent down, and leaned his head to Gawain's side.
Gawain patted Kuma on the shoulder as he spoke.
"Ideals or ambitions should not be placed after family ties."
As for goals and the determination to achieve them, those should not be based on harming oneself or one's friends.
You are an independent person, not just the child of some artificial being.
You may indeed be the template Vegapunk was talking about, suitable for modification, but we are your friends, and Franky wouldn't harm his friends.
We are a newly formed team, and if we are not different from the world's existing powers, then our existence would be meaningless.
Therefore, I will not do what the World Government does, nor will I allow you and Franky to think like Vegapunk and his experimental subjects.
Anyway, get up, bear.
There are many, many things you can do, but the least, the least meaningful, and the least valuable is becoming a cyborg.
Don't bring up this kind of thing again!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain patted Kuma on the shoulder again, and Kuma stood up with his lips pursed.
His expression remained calm as always, but his heart was still filled with turmoil.
So, he pondered for a moment and said to Gawain.
"My lord, I have something else to tell you."
I want my child to join your Iron Eagle Swordsmen!
I have a daughter who has great potential.
Originally, I intended to use her as leverage for the World Government to control me.
With her around, if the World Government threatens me with her safety, then when I agree to certain decisions made by the World Government, the World Government will be more likely to believe that I am doing so out of desperation, rather than voluntarily!
But now, I feel that with you here, sir, my plans no longer need to be played within the World Government, and I no longer need to remain a pawn in my Revolutionary Army's plans to infiltrate the World Government's future."
At this point, Kuma looked at Gawain seriously.
Gawain pondered for a moment, then swung his Erlang twice before nodding slightly.
What is your daughter's name?
"Jewelry Bonney!"
To avoid revealing her identity to the world, from the moment I joined the Revolutionary Army, her surname was changed to that of her grandmother, my mother."
Kuma responded softly.
Upon hearing this, Gawain narrowed his eyes in realization. "I knew it."
Bonney, the only girl among the Worst Generation Supernova, with her optimistic personality and gluttonous nature, is indeed Kuma's daughter.
Gawain had previously made similar speculations, because Bonney had secretly cried when she saw the appearance of the mechanical Tyrant Kuma during the Summit War.
On the other hand, Bonney was inexplicably freed after being handed over to Akainu by Blackbeard, which may be related to some of Kuma's sacrifices.
It's likely that the World Government made some kind of deal with Kuma back then, using Bonney's safety as Kuma.
Furthermore, at the Reverie two years later, Bonney used the Age-Age Fruit to transform herself into an old woman and appeared at the Reverie.
The guards of Mary Geoise all believed her to be the Queen Mother of the Sorbet Kingdom, and when she saw the Kuma in Mary Geoise, she vowed to avenge Kuma.
Besides that, most importantly, Oda drew this line for Bonney in her character card and in Oda notes.
Bonney's goal is to make Vegapunk restore her father to his original state!
This is practically solid evidence, but there are still other possibilities. However, now that Kuma has said everything himself, the matter is settled.
So, seeing the incredibly rational expression on Kuma's face, Gawain nodded.
"Yes, you can take time anytime to bring your daughter to the Dark Bird Ship."
With Zephyr's personal guidance and the support of people like us along the way, it was all thanks to his training.
I believe I will ensure your daughter grows up safely, my friend.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain extended his fist.
Seeing this, Kuma also stretched out his fist and lightly bumped it against Gawain.
After a moment's thought, Kuma continued speaking to Gawain.
"In that case, sir, let me personally deliver Wapol to Vegapunk and retrieve his Munch-Munch Fruit."
"During the Vegapunk Experiments, I can take some time to bring my daughter back to the Dark Bird Ship."
At this point, a hint of tenderness inevitably appeared in Kuma's eyes.
In the past, due to his position in the Revolutionary Army, Kuma and his daughter had spent little time together.
Now it seems that I and my daughter can finally have a good time together.
Hearing what Kuma said, Gawain couldn't help but smile.
He took a happy drag of his cigarette and said with a smile.
"It seems like there were more than two happy things that happened today."
On the one hand, we have dealt with Wapol and established de facto dominance over the Drum Kingdom."
As he spoke, he pointed to the distant Drum Mountain and the Dark Bird Flag rising in the town.
"On the other hand, we now have our own ship's doctor, the legendary old-school strongwoman, Dr. Kureha."
Upon hearing this, Kureha couldn't help but give Gawain an "appreciative" look.
This guy really knows how to seize an opportunity, even though he only allows Kuma to call him "Healer"...
Beside him, Gawain smiled at Kureha, who was rolling her eyes, and then continued.
"And now, Kuma has decided to bring his cubs onto our ship!"
What does this mean? It means that, without anyone noticing, we worked together to make the Dark Bird Ship a trustworthy team, and at the same time, we created a sufficiently safe environment for the Dark Bird Ship!
Only a truly safe environment can provide shelter for children...
"Ahem, sir!!!"
Upon hearing the word "children, "Kuma couldn't help but cough softly.
When Gawain looked over with interest, Kuma Gawain said helplessly to him.
"Sir, my daughter should be nineteen years old by now. She's really not a child anymore..."
"Well..."
Gawain was left speechless by Kuma's words; he realized he had gotten Bonney's age wrong.
After all, Bonney and Luffy were both outstanding pirate graduates from the same class in 1522.
Therefore, Gawain subconsciously felt that Bonney and Luffy were about the same age, roughly the same size as Luffy and Uta.
In reality, Bonney is five years older than Luffy; she's nineteen this year, and will be twenty-two by the time of the Summit War three years later.
Seeing that Kuma awkwardly stopped talking, Gawain rolled his eyes leisurely.
"Remember to remind me next time, Kuma."
We shouldn't jump to conclusions about things we haven't fully understood.
Any conclusion drawn based on premature information or incomplete data constitutes a change to or denial of the facts!
After Gawain finished speaking, Kuma quickly nodded and immediately took out his notebook to write down what Gawain had just said.
As he wrote, Kuma kept revising his words.
There's no need for the adults to remember the mistake of their daughter's age; it's just gossip and doesn't have a good impact on the adults.
I'll just remember the things that are worthwhile.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Robin had been watching everything, quietly picked up his pen.
She smiled with unparalleled elegance.
"The lord has embarrassed himself again. This is truly rare. It should be written into history."
In this way, the characters of adults in historical documents become more and more vivid and lifelike!
Leaving aside the disagreements between the two recorders, Gawain, standing to the side, jokingly waved his hand.
"Haha, okay, let's not talk about those fancy words anymore."
Oh, so your daughter is nineteen already.
That's fine, though. Although he's nineteen, he's still very young, which is perfect for joining the Iron Eagle Group.
"Kuma, you should just hand Wapol over to Vegapunk!"
"Yes, sir!"
Kuma nodded heavily, then left Gawain's vicinity and walked towards Wapol.
However, when Kuma arrived, Franky was holding a series of devices, sitting next to Wapol, recording and asking him questions.
It turns out that Franky planned to record Wapol's outdated development direction for Taunt and use it as a reference.
So, Kuma had to give Franky a considerable amount of time, and it wasn't until after dinner that he left the Dark Bird Ship with Wapol.
Also after dinner, as Gawain lay on the beach chair, letting Kureha give him a thorough examination.
Chopper also finished treating the little girl from the Drum Kingdom.
He strode over to Kureha with his short legs and immediately tried to hug Kureha leg.
But when he saw Kureha conducting the examination, he suppressed his fear and nervously abandoned his plans.
As a doctor, he wouldn't interfere with Dr. Kureha's work.
A true doctor will never sabotage a single treatment!
And so, the trembling little Chopper was once again in everyone's sight.
Looking at Chopper, whose eyes were practically streaked with tears, Hancock turned her head away dismissively.
"Are you even afraid of someone as kind, gentle, and benevolent as an adult?"
"Hmph, little raccoon, you're such a coward!!!"
"Huh?!?!"
Chopper was startled by Hancock and backed away, nervously retorting.
"Baka! I'm not a raccoon dog, I'm a reindeer! Don't get me wrong...!!!"
"Shut up! I said you're a raccoon dog, so admit it! You raccoon dog!!!"
Hancock said fiercely, and her words earned Chopper a groan.
Waaaaaahh...
I see!
I'm a tanuki, sob sob sob! What a... fierce woman!
As he humiliatingly admitted his identity as a tanuki, Chopper clutched the medicine bottle in his arms, tears instantly streaming down his face.
Seeing Chopper's tears, Hancock was also a little at a loss. Was this little guy made of water? He cried even more than Shirahoshi?
And isn't this little guy so cute when he cries?
Will my child and yours be just as adorable?
So...
For some unknown reason, Hancock turned her head with an incredibly flushed face, covered her cheeks, and began to rotate her upper body, completely lost in a dream.
As for what kind of dreams Hancock had...
Beside her, Uta, her face flushed, turned away uneasily.
I... I would never peek into the Snake Princess's dreams!
Who would peek into such a suggestive dream?
Snake Princess is the biggest female hooligan on the ship!
How could such a lewd thing happen?!
Just as Chopper was pitifully wiping away his tears, Rayleigh, who was standing to the side, gently tapped Chopper's arm with the scabbard in his hand.
"Don't be so weak, kid. You're a man, okay?"
Why don't you start training with me tomorrow? I'll train you into a real man, definitely better than that old devil Zephyr could ever train!"
"Hmph, Rayleigh, stop struggling here!"
In terms of education, you're still far behind, cough cough!!!
Zephyr coughed as he fiercely refuted Rayleigh's words, then immediately reached out to Chopper.
He simply grabbed Chopper by the scruff of his neck and lifted the little reindeer up.
"Kid, let this old man train you instead, haha!"
"These kids on that ship are really interesting, much more interesting than my disciples back in the day!"
"Shiba... Baka... It hurts so much!"
Please don't pull the fur on my neck!
It hurts so much! I'm really not a tanuki!!!
Chopper was incredibly upset. Why did everyone think he was some kind of so-called tanuki?
Just when Chopper felt his life as a deer was turning into darkness, a pair of large hands suddenly reached out towards him.
It turned out that Gawain stood up and snatched Chopper from Grandpa Zephyr's hands.
"Let Kureha train this kid herself."
You old men can only raise this kid to be a soldier.
Only Kureha can teach him to become the best doctor!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain placed Chopper on his shoulder.
Sitting on Gawain's shoulders, Chopper seemed to have found his anchor, clinging tightly to Gawain's head.
He said, deeply moved.
"You're still the best, Lightning Fairy!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Chopper gave Gawain a look of reverence, as if Gawain were bathed in holy light.
And Gawain...
He first rolled his eyes at Chopper on his shoulder, and then he actually rolled his eyes...
This... this is one of the most famous nicknamed heroes in the Pirate World, isn't it?
These kids in the main character group really love giving other people nicknames!
Is this a characteristic of the main characters?
This is the first time I've interjected into the book to talk about yesterday's hiatus.
My grandfather passed away on Valentine's Day. The vigil, funeral arrangements, and other matters lasted for three days. I didn't get more than four hours of sleep in total.
In this situation, I took a day off to rest.
The result was... the book was abandoned and deleted?!
Not everyone can write with complete focus when their loved ones are gone; I certainly can't.
Or is it that many readers didn't open the chapter and therefore couldn't see what I said...?