One day, a doctor finally recognized the disease—Azure Jade Scales—and judged from Bonney's symptoms that she probably wouldn't live past the age of ten.
But Bonney accidentally overheard him say that. In a panic, Bear could only lie and tell her that the disease wouldn't be cured until she turned ten.
This made Bonney desperate to grow up as quickly as possible.
A year later, the king who had been driven out of the country returned.
Imitating the Terminal of the Uncertain Future in the Kingdom of Goa, he tried to burn all the poor people in the south to death. The blaze left many civilians dead or injured.
This finally enraged Bear. He took on the army alone and stormed the palace.
Though he drove the king out again, he was now burdened with a serious crime. To keep Bonney from being dragged into it, Bear decided to leave her at the church, where the villagers could look after her.
He set out to sea alone, searching for a way to cure Azure Jade Scales.
The Boin Archipelago, where strange plants grew everywhere—even forming the islands themselves.
Visseria, the weather-research haven and little Sky Island.
Crocus Island, a site of war ruins.
The Kingdom of Torino, rich in medicinal herbs, where giant birds and the local tribes were locked in endless conflict.
The Bridge Kingdom, which had been building a bridge across the sea for 700 years.
Many more years passed. Bear had traveled across the entire ocean, yet found nothing.
Then, one day, he ran into a Revolutionary Army unit again.
From Dragon, Bear learned that Vegapunk had just moved to a new base. Its defenses were weak, making it a good time to slip in. Perhaps Vegapunk could find a solution.
Bear returned to the Kingdom of