The three treatment options proposed by Storm at this moment were derived from all the information he had gathered, summarizing the three most likely methods to cure "Azure Jade Scale."
First and foremost was Trafalgar D. Water Law and his "Paramecia-type Op-Op Fruit."
The power of the "Op-Op Fruit" was beyond doubt.
The mere fact that the World Government was willing to offer "five billion Belly" to purchase the "Op-Op Fruit" showcased the extraordinary nature of this Paramecia fruit.
There were even jokes made about it—
The price of the "Op-Op Fruit" was five billion.
Trafalgar Law's bounty was three billion.
Excluding the additional value of the "Op-Op Fruit," and after some calculations, Trafalgar Law's actual bounty was—"negative two billion Belly"! However, overall, the "Op-Op Fruit" had a very strong capability in treating diseases.
In Storm's view, even if Trafalgar Law at this stage could not completely cure Jewelry Bonney's stubborn "Azure Jade Scale," he could at least alleviate her symptoms through the "harmless cutting" characteristic of the "Op-Op Fruit."
By using the "Op-Op Fruit," he could artificially excise the "gem scales" that had grown on Jewelry Bonney's body. While it might not cure the "Azure Jade Scale," it would still be an effective means to contain it.
Thus, Storm also proposed "Vegapunk" as a treatment direction.
In the normal timeline, Vegapunk was the "doctor" who successfully resolved Jewelry Bonney's "Azure Jade Scale" affliction.
This genius scientist, known as the "world's greatest mind"—literally the greatest mind—was not just a scientist but also a highly skilled doctor.
Vegapunk would definitely be able to cure Jewelry Bonney's "Azure Jade Scale"!
As for Germa 66 from the North Sea, Storm mentioned them because he felt they were like a "weakened version" of Vegapunk.
Setting aside other abilities, Germa 66—or rather, Vinsmoke Judge—was not necessarily inferior to Vegapunk in terms of human modification and genetic engineering skills.
This expertise could be directly applied to treating Jewelry Bonney's "Azure Jade Scale."
Of course, aside from the "Op-Op Fruit," Vegapunk, and Germa 66, there were other treatment methods available on the sea.
Storm recalled that Kuma had once roamed the seas, searching for ways to treat Jewelry Bonney. But who did he seek out?
The natives of the Torino Kingdom in the South Blue; the terrifying Human Mimickers from the Kingdom of Shadows; the residents of the future Kingdom of Barkimedes; the labor nation of Tequila Wolf in the East Blue; the weather researchers from the sky island of Vinsmoke; and even the islands of Peach and Boin…
(Which were actually the islands where the Straw Hat Pirates trained.) Storm found it hard to understand.
Kuma had searched so many places but had not found a single correct one!
There were many renowned doctors on the sea.
There were also numerous Devil Fruit users with healing abilities.
For example, the ship's doctor of the Roger Pirates, who had been residing in Reverse Mountain and Twin Cape—Crocus; the reclusive "witch" from the Drum Kingdom, who had become a mystery—Doctor Kureha; the princess of the Donquixote Kingdom in the New World, a "Healing Fruit" user—Mansherry;
And not to mention the first division captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, a "Phoenix Fruit" user—Marco…
The abilities or techniques possessed by these individuals might also be able to treat "Azure Jade Scale."
Storm was unsure if Kuma had sought out these people…
However, he had not mentioned these later "doctors" and "users" because, comparatively, he still felt that the three directions of the "Op-Op Fruit," Vegapunk, and Germa 66 were more reliable.
"Germa 66, the Op-Op Fruit, Vegapunk…"
Kuma listened to Storm's words, feeling as if a ray of dawn had descended upon him, illuminating his dark and bleak life.
For the past year, Kuma had been struggling through days filled with anxiety and uncertainty.
He had searched high and low for every doctor he could find.
Ninety-nine point nine percent of the doctors had never seen "Azure Jade Scale."
The only doctor who had seen it told him that the disease was incurable!
Kuma never expected that today he would encounter a mysterious strong person who not only recognized the stubborn "Azure Jade Scale" but also knew the precise treatment plan!
"Bonney! Your illness can be cured!"
Kuma hugged Bonney and set her aside.
Then, he prostrated himself before Storm.
"Thank you for the reminder! I am eternally grateful!"
Kuma expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Storm in a humble posture of "prostration."
Bonney, watching her father's stance, also wanted to kneel down.
"Don't kneel!"
Storm shot a glance.
The Clay Doll that had just been tossed aside by Bonney immediately transformed into a beanbag chair.
This white, soft beanbag chair opened its "big mouth" and gently scooped her up.
Bonney was pulled onto the beanbag chair to sit down.
The little girl didn't understand Storm's words, but she could feel his kindness, and a smile spread across her face.
She lay back on the soft clay sofa, bouncing around and letting out cheerful laughter of "hahaha."
Kuma had been somewhat tense.
But upon hearing Bonney's laughter, his heart as a father melted instantly.
"Tyrant, don't thank too early."
Storm's voice once again drew Kuma's attention.
"The three options I just mentioned all have certain difficulties."
Just like Vegapunk.
Since the MADS organization was (forcibly) disbanded, Vegapunk had become a member of the World Government. This world's number one scientist was now residing on Punk Hazard Island in the New World.
At this stage, Punk Hazard Island was not the "Ice and Fire Ruins Island" it would become years later.
As the "base" of the world's number one scientist, the World Government had deployed a significant amount of protective forces on Punk Hazard Island.
If Kuma continued to search for Vegapunk there, he would surely be discovered by the World Government!
As for Trafalgar Law and Germa 66.
The former was a lone wolf and had a submarine, making it extremely difficult to track his movements.
The latter was easier to deal with.
Germa 66 was essentially a "mercenary kingdom."
As long as there was money, everything else could be negotiated.
But the problem was…
Storm looked around at the small, dark chapel and sincerely asked.
"Do you have money, Kuma?"
Treating illnesses requires payment.
The flicker of hope that had just ignited in Kuma's heart was instantly extinguished by the cold reality.
There was only one disease on the sea, and that was "poverty."
Without a doubt, Kuma was a patient suffering from "poverty."
Moreover, he was in critical condition.
"Out of morality, I don't want to see a poor little girl die right in front of me."
Storm said flatly.
"So I provided you with three methods to treat 'Azure Jade Scale.'"
The silent Kuma raised his head and stared at Storm.
"But what I can offer you now is only 'methods.'"
Storm continued.
"If you want to know more details, or if you want me to provide other assistance…
"That will be at a different price!"
Kuma nodded silently at this.
At that moment, another man's figure flashed through his mind.
Dragon! Kuma said slowly.
"I will seek help from others."
Storm seemed to have guessed Kuma's thoughts; he suddenly asked.
"Are you referring to Emporio Ivankov?"
"You know Ivankov?"
"Ivankov is my friend."
Storm raised an eyebrow and said casually.
"But don't think about going to find him.
"Because Ivankov is currently imprisoned in Impel Down."
"Impel Down?"
Kuma's eyes widened; he certainly knew what that place was.
"How could it be?! Dragon—"
"Ha! Dragon? The revolutionary who is considered the 'most vicious criminal in the world' by the World Government?"
Storm sneered, interrupting Kuma's words.
"Though it's not good to speak ill of others behind their backs, I still advise you to stay as far away from that revolutionary as possible, Kuma."
A flicker of anger crossed Kuma's face.
Dragon was a comrade he had fought alongside for many years! But Storm was also a benefactor to him…
Thinking of this, Kuma suppressed his displeasure.
"Why?"
"Why? Ha!"
Storm seemed to have heard a joke and scoffed again.
"When Ivankov was imprisoned in Impel Down, what was the revolutionary doing? When your daughter was afflicted with Azure Jade Scale, what was the revolutionary doing? Moreover, when Ginny was taken by the World Government, what was this 'most vicious criminal in the world' doing? Have you heard the story of the captain of the Sun Pirates?"
Kuma was bewildered by Storm's series of questions.
To be honest, ever since Bonney was born, Kuma had distanced himself from the Revolutionary Army.
Due to Bonney's "Azure Jade Scale," he had not kept up with news related to Dragon and the Revolutionary Army for a long time.
But when the bloody reality was laid out before Kuma at that moment, he realized.
His friend, his comrade, Dragon.
Seemed not to be as reliable as he had imagined…
Kuma hesitated and asked.
"Did you just mention—Fisher Tiger?"
"Yes!"
Storm nodded.
"Fisher Tiger dared to climb Mariejois to rescue slaves, igniting an unprecedented slave liberation movement.
"What was the revolutionary you know doing when his left and right arms were captured by the Celestial Dragons? The 'most vicious criminal in the world'? He is even less than a fishman!"
Storm genuinely respected anyone who dared to devote themselves to the revolutionary cause.
But the question was.
What life had Monkey D. Dragon changed?
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