Healing Bonney and Heading to Egghead Island

Under Dongye Huanglong's introduction, Bonney successfully became "Bonney Lando," earning the respect and affection of the Tontatta.

"If you want the Tontatta to let their guard down, create one for yourself too," Dongye Huanglong whispered to Kuma. These Tontatta not only couldn't lie but also suffered from face blindness regarding chestnut-shaped heads. It seemed they had a very deep impression of Noland, who saved their tribe four hundred years ago.

"There's such a custom?" Kuma immediately chopped down a large tree and quickly carved a giant wooden chestnut hat, replacing his bear hat.

As expected, when Kuma put on the chestnut hat, the Tontatta looked at him excitedly, their gazes becoming much friendlier.

"So, should I call myself 'Bear Lando' now?" Kuma pondered, drawing parallels. To save Bonney, a little white lie wasn't shameful.

"Indeed," Dongye Huanglong said calmly, looking at the honest Kuma. It seemed this Buccaneer wasn't foolish after all.

Through Dongye Huanglong's introductions, Kuma and Bonney were officially accepted by the Tontatta as father and daughter.

Mansherry began the first treatment for Bonney. Her healing dandelion and blood crystal dandelion could only shrink the gem on Bonney's cheek, suppressing its expansion, but not clearing the incurable Azure Jade Scales. If Bonney were exposed to sunlight again, the Azure Jade Scales would continue to appear on her body.

"It seems I can only go find that guy Vegapunk. That big-headed doctor can completely cure this incurable disease!" Dongye Huanglong said calmly, looking at the almost vanished gem-like scale on Bonney's cheek. His emotions didn't fluctuate much at this outcome, as if he had expected it.

"It's good that it can be improved even a little. When do we depart?" Kuma was a bit disappointed, but seeing the effect on Bonney's face, he was still happy. Moreover, Dongye Huanglong's certainty that Vegapunk could cure Bonney reassured him greatly. He also looked at Mansherry, hoping the Tontatta Princess could accompany them, so she could protect Bonney in case of any accidents.

"The sooner the better. Don't worry, I'll bring Mansherry along," Dongye Huanglong gave Kuma a reassuring look. With Mansherry's healing abilities, perhaps Vegapunk's stem cell transplantation surgery would be completed faster.

"Thank you, Commander!" Kuma said gratefully, looking at Dongye Huanglong. If Bonney could be cured, he was truly willing to serve Dongye Huanglong.

"I'm just making you feel more at ease to fight!" Dongye Huanglong waved his hand and then asked Gancio, the clan leader, for some Tontatta warriors, preparing to set sail. "Let's go steal a pirate ship and head straight for Egghead Island!" Dongye Huanglong didn't delay. Every day they waited, Egghead Island's defenses would grow stronger. As long as Kizaru hadn't arrived at Egghead Island yet, kidnapping Vegapunk would be a piece of cake for Dongye Huanglong and Kuma! Furthermore, Dongye Huanglong had plenty of ways to make Vegapunk willingly leave with him. Vegapunk, who had researched the Poneglyphs, was destined not to get along with the World Government. Currently, Vegapunk remained with the World Government's science department partly because he couldn't escape their control and partly because he needed their funding and resources for his research. As long as Dongye Huanglong could guarantee Vegapunk's safety and provide him with sufficient financial and resource support, he wouldn't choose to serve the World Government!

"Okay!" Receiving Dongye Huanglong's order, Kuma instantly teleported away from Green Bit and appeared in the sea near Dressrosa. He stole a pirate ship that was preparing to land on Dressrosa, throwing all the pirates on board into the sea. Although Dongye Huanglong had told Kuma not to leave too many traces, the kind-hearted man still didn't kill these pirates. It was likely that Kuma's appearance in the Dressrosa sea area would soon be spread. However, this impact was minimal. As long as Dongye Huanglong himself wasn't exposed, it would be fine. If news of him surfaced in Dressrosa, the World Government and Marines would likely dispatch large fleets to hunt him down.

Several days later.

A sailboat without a pirate flag was sailing towards the latter half of the New World. On the ship, over a dozen Tontatta, armed with weapons, were quickly attacking the blindfolded Dongye Huanglong. Even Kuma occasionally attacked him.

"Dongye Lando's skin is too tough, it can't be pierced!" The Tontatta warrior Leo held a long needle. Even with his great strength and his Stitch-Stitch Fruit abilities, he still couldn't pierce Dongye Huanglong's tough skin.

"Leo, you also need to learn Armament Haki from me!" Dongye Huanglong, still blindfolded, continued to train his Observation Haki. He had some expectations for this little guy Leo. With his natural immense strength and Stitch-Stitch Fruit abilities, Leo could already deal with several cadres of the Donquixote Family. If he learned Armament Haki as well, he could probably contend with the Donquixote Family's top executives.

"Yes, Dongye Lando!"

Leo obeyed like a warrior, and he was very excited to be chosen by Dongye Huanglong for this sea adventure.

This was the first time in two to three hundred years that their Tontatta had organized an expedition, and over two hundred Tontatta warriors had eagerly signed up to go.

However, in the end, Dongye Huanglong only selected fewer than fifty Tontatta warriors for the voyage.

All those chosen felt incredibly fortunate.

This would be an adventure they would brag about for the rest of their lives.

Princess Mansherry of the Tontatta was even more excited. She practically occupied the bow of the ship, watching it cut through the waves, filled with anticipation for the adventure.

She was also listening to Bonney brag. Bonney recounted tales of islands she'd read about as if she had personally experienced them, and Mansherry believed everything she said.

Bonney also thoroughly enjoyed Princess Mansherry's adoring gaze.

"Group Leader Huanglong, your Observation Haki has already shown remarkable progress, and your Armament Haki is advancing by leaps and bounds.

If the opportunity arises, I'd even like to introduce you to Dragon so you can learn Conqueror's Haki from him."

Looking at Dongye Huanglong's progress, Big Bear noted that his talent was ten times stronger than that brat Sabo's. Furthermore, Dongye Huanglong's physical strength was even greater than his own, despite being from the Buccaneer Tribe.

This made Big Bear see limitless potential in Dongye Huanglong.

Perhaps Dongye Huanglong could surpass Dragon and become an even more formidable powerhouse than him.

"There will be an opportunity!"

Dongye Huanglong paused before speaking. To learn top-tier Conqueror's Haki or advanced Conqueror's Haki infusion, besides the great pirates like Rayleigh, Shanks, and Kaido of the Beasts, there seemed to be only Dragon's path.

It seemed he would have to go through Big Bear to properly connect with Dragon.

His future enemies included Admiral Kizaru, Gorosei Saturn, and even the King of the World, Im. Without learning advanced Conqueror's Haki infusion, he wouldn't be able to deal with these formidable figures!

"We're not far from Egghead Island now. Are we really going to forcibly take Dr. Vegapunk?"

Big Bear looked into the distance and asked Dongye Huanglong, his tone a bit hesitant. He worried that forcing Vegapunk might lead to Vegapunk refusing to treat Bonney.

If that happened, things would become very difficult.

"Don't worry, I have leverage over that lightbulb doctor. This guy researched that blank history, he can't escape!"

Dongye Huanglong grinned. Besides the blank history, Vegapunk had also lied to the World Government, claiming this artificial Azure Dragon Devil Fruit was a failure. He's probably a little panicked right now.