One day, a doctor finally recognized the disease as Azure Jade Scales and, judging from Bonney's symptoms, determined that she likely would not live past the age of ten.
But Bonney accidentally overheard that prognosis. In his panic, Kuma could only lie to her, telling her that the disease would not be cured until she turned ten.
That made Bonney yearn to grow up quickly.
A year later, the king who had been driven out of the country returned.
Imitating the Goa Kingdom's burning of Gray Terminal, he tried to burn all the poor people in the south to death. The blaze caused countless civilian casualties.
This completely enraged Kuma. Alone, he crushed the army and stormed into the royal palace.
Although he drove the king away again, he was now burdened with a grave crime. To avoid dragging Bonney down with him, Kuma decided to leave her at the church and let the villagers care for her.
As for himself, he set out to sea alone in search of a cure for Azure Jade Scales.
The Boin Archipelago, where strange plants grew everywhere and even the islands themselves were plants.
Small Skypiea Weatheria, a holy land of meteorological research.
Kuraigana Island, a former battlefield.
The Torino Kingdom, rich in all kinds of medicinal herbs, where giant birds and local tribes fought endlessly.
The Bridge Kingdom, where an ocean bridge had been under construction for seven hundred years.
Many more years passed. Kuma's footsteps crossed the entire sea, yet he still found nothing.
Until one day, he encountered a Revolutionary Army unit again.
From Dragon, Kuma learned that Vegapunk had just changed bases. Security at the new facility was weak, making it the perfect chance to slip in. Perhaps Vegapunk could find a solution.
Kuma returned to the Sorbet Kingdom,