"Additionally..."
Kuma paused, recalling something with a smile:
"Bonney has always been restless at home, yearning for adventure. If she recovers from her illness and can experience the vast world, she'll be very happy."
"Huh?!"
Nami's eyes lit up, and she excitedly chimed in, "Uncle Kuma, are you saying that you'll bring your daughter to join us when the time comes?"
"Hey, hey, don't just make decisions for others," Nojiko said helplessly, knocking her sister on the head.
"No, Miss Nami's right," Kuma smiled gently. "If Lord Shano and everyone else don't mind, I indeed have that plan."
Mind?
Shano looked at Kuma and couldn't help but shake his head, laughing.
How could we possibly mind!
Kuma's combat power within the Seven Warlords of the Sea could be ranked just below Hawkeye and on par with a Vice Emperor.
Such a powerful presence willingly offering to join, even the Four Emperors would smile broadly. Where else could one find such a great opportunity than today?
Speaking of which...
Back on Drum Island, Shano had considered recruiting Kuma; after all, he'd been away from the Revolutionary Army for years.
However, back then, he was busy seeking treatment for his daughter everywhere, and they had little connection, so the idea was ultimately dropped and never brought up.
"Alright, it's settled then."
Shano laughed heartily, agreeing readily, "Once Bonney's illness is cured, you two can come find us anytime. Also, Mansherry is welcome to join if she's willing to leave her people!"
He winked at the little Dwarves Race princess, now a chubby ball.
She had just let out a burp and was lying contentedly by the plate like a hamster, rubbing her belly. Caught off guard by the attention, her face flushed red, and she scurried behind Kuma's arm.
This remarkable Lord Shano is inviting me to join! I really want to agree right now, but what about Leo... Oh, it's so confusing!
"This is my Life Card!"
Nami swiftly pushed a piece of paper into his hand, "Keep it safe, Uncle Kuma. Don't get lost and miss us. A man always keeps his word, so don't go back on it. Bring Bonney over soon!"
After being a little sister for so many years, she finally gets to have a little sister!
Kuma carefully put away the Life Card, looking at the expectant faces of the girls, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
If Bonney, who was seen as a monster and bullied at home, could come here, she would be smiling every day, wouldn't she?
...
Ten minutes later.
Kuma, with Mansherry, flew into the sky. After waving goodbye to everyone, he headed once more to Dressrosa.
After sending him off, everyone returned to the castle, where Nami raised her hand eagerly, "Brother! When are we heading off? Or are we sticking to the plan to leave in a couple of days?"
"You're in a hurry to leave here, huh?" Shano glared at her.
"Of course!"
Nami pouted, "This lousy island is cold and gloomy with nothing worthwhile. Staying one more day is torture; even wandering at sea is better than this!"
"Impatient,"
Nojiko poked her forehead, "Why don't you think about our brother? He was alone under the sea for a month."
"That's why he's our brother! I am me!"
Nami confidently placed her hands on her hips, "One has a bounty of ten billion Belly, the other eight thousand Belly. Our endurance levels are definitely different!"
"Hey, you're making jokes about your bounty at a time like this..."
Watching his bickering sisters, Shano glanced at his companions around them.
Shano grinned, reading the anticipation for the world in everyone's eyes.
Indeed.
This island is just too boring and dull, even Hawkeye, living here too long, would end up adopting a little girl and a Green Algae Head.
Not everyone is like him, who learned in his past life as a corporate worker to be alone all day without feeling lost.
Moreover.
Everyone has grown much stronger and is eager to embrace the unknown challenges of the New World.
"Then we won't wait any longer. Let's set off today for the next destination!"
Shano announced the latest decision.
Immediately, there was a wave of cheers and excitement from everyone. Nami even rushed into her room, swiftly starting to pack her luggage.
Shano, on the other hand, came to the window, gazing through the mist towards the horizon beyond the island.
He gently clenched his knuckles, and black-red lightning appeared instantly, swirling like a living creature between his fingers.
He is ready.
And you.
Are you ready to welcome my return, world?