There Is Only One Disease on the Sea! (Seeking Follow-up Reads! Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

The three treatment plans proposed by Storm at this time.

Are based on all the intelligence information he currently possesses, comprehensively listing the three most likely methods to cure "Jade Scale."

First, naturally, is Trafalgar D. Water Law and his [Paramecia: Op-Op Fruit].

The power of the [Op-Op Fruit] is beyond doubt.

Just the fact that the World Government is willing to offer "5 billion Belly" to acquire the [Op-Op Fruit].

Shows the extraordinary nature of this Paramecia-type fruit.

Some people even jokingly say--

The price of the [Op-Op Fruit] is 5 billion.

Trafalgar Law's bounty is 3 billion.

Excluding the added value of the [Op-Op Fruit], and after some addition and subtraction.

Trafalgar Law's actual bounty is actually -- "negative 2 billion Belly"!

But overall.

The [Op-Op Fruit]'s ability to treat diseases is still very powerful.

In Storm's opinion.

Even if Trafalgar Law cannot completely cure Jewelry Bonney's stubborn "Jade Scale" at this stage.

Law can at least alleviate Jewelry Bonney's condition through the [Op-Op Fruit]'s "flawless cutting" characteristic.

That is, to artificially remove the "gem scales" that have grown on Jewelry Bonney through the [Op-Op Fruit].

Although it cannot completely cure "Jade Scale," it is still an effective means to curb it.

Therefore, Storm also proposed "Vegapunk" as a treatment direction.

In the normal timeline.

Vegapunk was the "doctor" who successfully resolved Jewelry Bonney's stubborn "Jade Scale."

This genius scientist, known as the "world's greatest mind" -- literally the greatest mind.

Is not just a scientist, but also a doctor of profound skill.

Vegapunk can definitely cure Jewelry Bonney's "Jade Scale"!

As for Germa 66 in the North Blue.

Storm mentioned them because he felt Germa 66 was like a "weakened version" of Vegapunk.

Excluding other abilities.

Germa 66 -- or rather Vinsmoke Judge.

Vinsmoke Judge's skill in human modification and genetic modification is not necessarily inferior to Vegapunk.

And this aspect of skill can be used to treat Jewelry Bonney's "Jade Scale."

Of course.

Besides the [Op-Op Fruit], Vegapunk, and Germa 66.

There are other treatment methods on the sea that can be referenced.

Storm remembered that Bear once roamed the seas, searching everywhere for treatment methods for Jewelry Bonney.

But who was he looking for...

The natives of the Kingdom of Torino in South Blue; the Human Mimickers of the eerie and terrifying kingdom; the residents of the Future Kingdom of Balkimore; the labor country Tequila Wolf in East Blue; the small sky island Visalia that studies weather; and even Momoiro Island and Boin Archipelago...

(These are actually the islands where the Straw Hat Pirates trained)

Storm couldn't understand.

Bear searched so many places, but didn't find the right one!

There are quite a few famous doctors on the sea.

There are also many Devil Fruit Users with healing abilities.

For example, the Roger Pirates' ship doctor who always stays at Reverse Mountain, Twin Cape -- Croccus;

For example, the "Witch" who lives in seclusion in Drum Kingdom, with a mysterious past -- Doctor Kureha;

For example, the princess of the Tontatta Kingdom in the New World, a [Heal-Heal Fruit] user -- Mansherry;

And then there's the captain of the first division of the Whitebeard Pirates, a [Mythical Zoan: Phoenix] user -- Marco...

The abilities or techniques mastered by these people might also be able to treat "Jade Scale."

Storm doesn't know if Bear has contacted these people...

But he didn't mention these latter "doctors" and "Ability Users" just now.

Because in comparison.

Storm still felt that the [Op-Op Fruit], Vegapunk, and Germa 66 were more reliable directions.

"Germa 66, Op-Op Fruit, Vegapunk…"

Listening to Storm's words, Bear felt as if a ray of dawn had descended from the heavens, illuminating his bleak and dismal life.

For the entire past year.

Bear had been living in anxiety and hardship.

Because he had searched for every doctor he could find.

Ninety-nine point nine nine percent of those doctors had never seen "Azure Scale Jade."

The only doctor who had seen "Azure Scale Jade" told him the illness was incurable!

Bear never expected to inexplicably encounter a stranger of great power today.

Not only did the other party recognize the stubborn ailment "Azure Scale Jade," but they also knew the exact treatment plan for it!

"Bonney! Your illness can be saved!"

Bear held Bonney and placed her to the side.

Immediately after, he prostrated himself before Storm.

"Thank you for the reminder! I am eternally grateful!"

Bear expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Storm with the humble posture of a "dogeza."

Bonney, watching her father's posture, was about to kneel on the ground as well.

"No kneeling!"

Storm's gaze swept over.

The Clay Person doll that Bonney had just tossed aside instantly transformed into a beanbag chair.

This white, soft beanbag chair opened its "mouth" and gently scooped up Bonney, pulling her onto the chair to sit.

The little girl couldn't understand Storm's words, but she could feel his goodwill, and a smile bloomed on her small face.

She lay down on the soft clay sofa, bouncing around and letting out cheerful laughter of "Hahaha."

Bear had been a little nervous initially.

But upon hearing Bonney's laughter, his old father's heart instantly melted.

"Tyrant, don't thank me too soon."

Storm's voice once again drew Bear's attention back.

"The three options I just mentioned are actually all somewhat difficult."

Take Vegapunk, for example.

Ever since the MADS organization was (forced to) disband, Vegapunk had become affiliated with the World Government.

This world's foremost scientist was currently staying on Punk Hazard Island in the New World.

The Punk Hazard Island of this current era was not the "Ice and Fire Ruin Island" of a few years later.

As the base of operations for the world's foremost scientist.

The World Government had deployed a large number of defensive forces on Punk Hazard Island.

If Bear were to continue to Punk Hazard Island to find Vegapunk.

He would definitely be discovered by the World Government!

As for Trafalgar Law and Germa 66.

The former was a lone wolf and also had a submarine, making his movements extremely difficult to track.

The latter was easier to deal with.

Germa 66 itself was a "mercenary kingdom."

As long as there was money, everything else was negotiable.

But the problem was…

Storm looked around at the small, cramped, dark little church and asked from the bottom of his heart.

"Do you have money, Bear?"

Treating an illness required payment.

The sliver of hope that had just ignited in Bear's heart was instantly extinguished by the cold reality of the problem.

There was only one illness on the seas, and that was the "illness of poverty."

Without a doubt.

Bear was a patient suffering from the "illness of poverty."

Moreover, his illness was terminal.

"Out of a sense of justice, I don't want to see a pitiful little girl die before my eyes like this."

"Storm said calmly.

"So I've given you three methods to treat 'Jade Scale'."

Bear, who had been silent, looked up and stared at Storm.

"However, all I can offer now is the 'method'."

Storm continued.

"If you want to know more inside information, or if you want me to provide other help...

"That will be a different price!"

Bear nodded silently upon hearing this.

Just then, the figure of another man flashed through his mind.

Dragon!

Bear slowly said.

"I... I will seek help from others."

Storm seemed to have guessed Bear's thoughts, and he suddenly asked.

"Are you talking about Emporio Ivankov?"

"You know Ivankov?"

"Ivankov is my friend."

Storm raised an eyebrow and said calmly.

"However, don't think about looking for him.

"Because Ivankov is currently imprisoned in Impel Down."

"Impel Down?"

Bear's eyes widened. He certainly knew what kind of place that was.

"How could this be?! Dragon--!"

"Heh! Dragon? The Revolutionary whom the World Government considers 'the world's most heinous criminal'?"

Storm let out a cold laugh and interrupted Bear.

"Although it's not good to speak ill of people behind their backs, I still advise you to stay as far away from that Revolutionary as possible, Bear."

A hint of anger flashed across Bear's face.

Dragon was a comrade-in-arms with whom he had fought side-by-side for many years!

But Storm, who was in front of him, was also someone who had helped him...

Thinking of this, Bear suppressed his displeasure.

"Why?"

"Why? Ha!"

Storm let out another scoff as if he had heard a joke.

"What was the Revolutionary doing when Ivankov was imprisoned in Impel Down?

"What was the Revolutionary doing when your daughter contracted Jade Scale?

"What's more, what was this 'world's most heinous criminal' doing when Ginny was taken away by the World Government?

"Have you heard the story of the captain of the Sun Pirates?"

Bear was stunned by Storm's series of questions.

To be honest.

Ever since Bonney was born, Bear had distanced himself from the Revolutionary Army.

Due to Bonney's "Jade Scale," he hadn't paid attention to news related to Dragon and the Revolutionary Army for a long time.

But the moment the bloody reality was laid bare before him.

Bear realized.

His friend, his comrade-in-arms, Dragon.

Seemed not as reliable as he had imagined...

Bear asked hesitantly.

"Did you just say--Fisher Tiger?"

"Yes!"

Storm nodded.

"Fisher Tiger dared to climb Mary Geoise to rescue slaves, sparking an unprecedented slave liberation movement.

"What was the Revolutionary you know doing when his own trusted subordinates were captured by the Celestial Dragons?"

"The most wicked criminal in the world? He's not even as good as a fish-man!"

Storm genuinely respected anyone who dared to throw themselves into the revolutionary cause.

But the problem was...

Who exactly was Monkey D. Dragon revolting against?

This chapter is a bit difficult to write, I'm a bit stuck.

Dragon...

He's really quite speechless.