Pirate: I am a logistics person, what the hell is the emperor

Chapter 400 A Promise Across Time and Space

One day, a doctor finally recognized the disease [Jade Scale] and judged from Bonnie's symptoms that she might not live past the age of ten.

But Bonnie accidentally overheard the time. In a panic, Xiong could only lie to her and say that the disease would not be cured until the age of ten.

This made Bonnie eager to grow up quickly.

A year later, the king who had been driven out of the country returned.

Imitating the Goa Kingdom's burning waste terminal, they attempted to burn all the poor people in the south to death. The fire caused many civilian casualties.

This action made Xiong completely furious. He defeated the army alone and broke into the palace.

Although he drove the king away again, he was also charged with a serious crime. In order not to implicate Bonnie, the bear decided to leave her in the church and let the villagers help take care of her.

He went out to sea alone to find a way to cure the jade scales.

The Boeing Islands are full of exotic plants, and even the islands themselves are made of plants.

A holy place for meteorological research, Visalia, a small island.

War site, Kraikana Island.

The Kingdom of Torino is rich in various herbs, and is plagued by giant birds and endless battles with local tribes.

The Kingdom of Bridges, where the construction of sea bridges began 700 years ago.

Many years passed, and the bear's footprints covered the entire ocean but still found nothing.

Until one day, he met the revolutionary army again.

Xiong learned from Dragon that Vegapunk had just moved its base and the base was poorly guarded. It was a good time to take advantage of the situation and perhaps the other party could find a way.

Xiong returned to the Kingdom of Sobel and brought Bonnie to Egghead. He finally succeeded in sneaking into the research institute and met Vegapunk in the laboratory.

“Eh! What a huge head!!”

Looking at the huge head that was almost touching the ceiling, Bonnie and Luffy both widened their eyes in shock.

Soon, the bear directly stated his identity and purpose. Vegapunk was shocked, but he walked forward and carefully observed Bonnie's condition, and then took the bear to another room alone.

"I didn't expect you to break in here. This is the World Government's territory. It would be disastrous if your ethnic identity was discovered."

"Bonnie doesn't have much time left, I have to come."

"That's it, I know."

Vegapunk nodded, admiring the bear from the bottom of his heart. He didn't beat around the bush and said directly with his long tongue sticking out:

"I do have a cure for her illness."

Hearing this, Xiong's heart trembled and the light in his eyes fluctuated.

In order to find a way to cure Bonnie, he traveled all over the world, holding on to a glimmer of hope in every place he went, but at the same time, he was mentally prepared to accept disappointment at the last moment.

When hope finally arrived, Xiong even found it hard to believe. Tears of hope flowed down his cheeks, and his voice trembled.

"Really. Can it really be cured?"

"Ah, although it takes a long time, it can be treated."

Vegapunk nodded again, then changed the subject and said:
"But the treatment is very expensive. I'm afraid you can't afford it. How about making a deal with me?"

"trade?"

"Well, provide me with your blood for the cloning experiment, and the cost of the operation will be written off."

Vegapunk nodded and spoke bluntly.

In his vision, future warriors can fire lasers to strike enemies with powerful strength, and steel bodies can protect civilians like shields.

There is no doubt that the bear is powerful and is one of the most perfect bloodlines in Vegapunk's mind.

"The blood of the Bakhanian people. If this 'curse' can one day become a force to protect others, then that must be the meaning of my life."

Xiong clenched his palms, a gentle expression on his face, and chuckled self-deprecatingly:

"After all, I'm just a cowardly pacifist."

After listening to his explanation and understanding his original intention of inventing the Future Warrior, Xiong agreed decisively.

Vegapunk was very excited and very grateful for the bear's contribution. He silently memorized the name "Pacifist" in his heart.

However, they didn't know that all the conversations here were secretly eavesdropped by someone - Saint Satan of the Five Elders!
Soon, Satan Saint sent Kizaru to the laboratory and brought his communication.

He had no intention of stopping the deal that Vegapunk was making with Xiong privately.

He undoubtedly also wanted a clone army based on the blood of the Bakanni people, but he put forward other conditions.

"He will become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and serve the World Government. In addition, Kuma must undergo transformation and have his entire consciousness erased!"

"After the operation, Bonnie will be held hostage by the World Government. They are forbidden from meeting until Kuma's transformation is complete, otherwise Bonnie will be wiped out!"

Saint Satan's cold and ruthless voice echoed in the laboratory. Although Vegapunk strongly opposed it, he had no ability to resist in front of the Five Elders.

Erasing consciousness undoubtedly means death, and from then on, one will completely become a killing tool of the world government.

Kizaru said as he was watching the show from the side, and couldn't help but look towards the bear.

"Yeah, yeah, but can he really accept such harsh conditions?"

"Okay, I agree."

Xiong spoke in a calm voice.

"Wait a minute Bear!"

Vegapunk turned around anxiously and shouted:
"This will prevent you from ever seeing Bonnie again! And if you lose consciousness!"

"it does not matter."

The bear turned his head and looked outside, silently gazing at the innocent Bonnie, with a gentle smile on his lips.
"In my world, nothing is more important than her. At least I still have six months to be with her."

"If I can't save Bonnie, anywhere will be hell for me."

Xiong Dui turned back to look at Vegapunk and smiled gently.
"I just hope you can keep these things secret from Bonnie. The truth is too cruel for her as a child."

"But."

Vegapunk hesitated, shook his head and sighed helplessly.
“Isn’t this cruel to you?”

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Kizaru fell silent, his eyes moved beneath his sunglasses, and his expression rarely showed a seriousness.

The transformation would take two years, and Bonnie's treatment would take half a year, so the father and daughter stayed here, and Kizaru also stayed as the supervisor of this transaction.

The innocent Bonnie also brought a lot of fun to this boring laboratory and soon became friends with everyone here.

They played together, ate together, and danced the Nika Dance together. Luffy would also dance with them for his own amusement.

Happy days always pass quickly, and half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

After the operation, Bonnie was sent back to the Sobel Kingdom and lived under the surveillance of CP agents.

After the initial transformation, Kuma went out to sea again and began to fulfill his duties as a Seven Warlord of the Sea. Although he had not completely lost consciousness, he was unable to go and meet Bonnie.

There are people in the distance who are thinking of him and missing him, so even though he is traveling alone on the sea, the bear does not feel lonely.

He would also often write letters to tell Bonnie about the places he had visited and what he had seen and heard, although he did not know that all these letters were intercepted by CP agents and never delivered to Bonnie.

Once, he came to the Windmill Village in the East China Sea and secretly watched the grown-up Luffy in the woods.

Following his perspective, Luffy also saw his former self. This feeling was a bit strange. He couldn't help but jump up and say hello to himself. Of course, he didn't get any response.

Until the year 1520 of the Haiyuan calendar.

That year, many major events occurred at sea, and one of the most talked-about topics worldwide was the formation of the 'Straw Hat Pirates'. From the moment they entered the Grand Line, the crew relentlessly created major incidents, quickly stirring up a media frenzy.

It was here that Luffy found out that Kuma had been secretly watching them.

When the Judicial Island incident spread across the ocean through the news, even the bear couldn't help but be shocked.

In order to save their companions, a pirate group of less than ten people directly broke into one of the three major institutions of the World Government.

"Fight against 9 garrison troops, defeat CP, defend the Demon Slayer Order head-on, and declare war on the World Government."

The bear clutched the newspaper in both hands and muttered something. He slowly raised his head and looked at the sky in a daze.

"If only I could have saved you without hesitation like this back then."

During this time, the bear would occasionally return to Egghead to continue his transformation.

Gradually, the flesh and blood on his body turned into cold metal, and his consciousness was gradually lost.

Later, he came into contact with the Straw Hat Pirates again on the Thriller Bark, and also learned the news that Bonnie had gone out to sea as a pirate.

To be honest, he was a little shocked and worried, but more than that, he was proud of Bonnie.

Until a few days before the outbreak of the Battle of Marineford, Egghead, the bear was about to undergo his final transformation.

In the laboratory, Vegapunk looked at the bear sitting quietly on the transformation table, and the two were silent for a long time.

"When this is over, you'll have lost all sense of self, which is almost the same as death."

"Well, I know. Thank you for taking care of me over the years."

After saying that, Xiong fell silent again.

Facing his impending fate, he was calm inside and just sat on the operating table staring at the wall in a daze.

"Alright Bear, lie down."

Vegapunk adjusted the equipment and everything was ready for the operation.

At this moment, the bear suddenly spoke:
"Vegapunk."

"Ok?"

"Do you remember the legend of Nika?"

"Of course. I have a photographic memory."

Vegapunk nodded and looked at the bear quietly, waiting for him to speak.

"When I was little, my father often encouraged me with the legend of Nika, and so Nika became my belief."

Xiong looked at his palm, shook it, and said:
"Later, I gained the ability of the Flesh-Globe Fruit. I thought I could use this ability to bring joy and liberation to others, just like Nika did."

"Until recently, I suddenly realized that I don't have the courage to do anything reckless."

Xiong slowly unclenched his fist, a hint of loss flashing deep in his eyes, and said with emotion:

"I will never be Nika"

The lab was quiet for a while.

Vegapunk seemed to want to express his opinion on Nika's legend, but he hesitated and finally could only offer comfort:

"That's just a legend. You've done enough bears."

"Is it just a legend?"

Xiong stopped talking, slowly lay down, and stared at the ceiling quietly. The incandescent light from the operating table was a little dazzling on his face.

"Vegapunk, I believe Nika is real."

"Yeah."

"Well, do you think he will come and liberate me?"

"Bear you."

Hearing this, Vegapunk's eyes suddenly moved, and he looked a little unbelievable.

"Ah, actually I'm very unwilling to accept this, Vegapunk."

"I miss you so much!"

"I really want to stay with Bonnie forever!!"

Tears fell along with the sound.

The bear pursed his lips tightly, tears already streaming down his face. He clutched Vegapunk tightly with trembling hands, crying and shouting with all his might.

"Actually, I want to live, Vegapunk!!"

The inner voice that had been suppressed for so many years finally burst out at the last moment of life.

Vegapunk only realized it later.

Bear's life is filled with despair and helplessness, and he is always longing for redemption!
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Big Bear!"

Vegapunk clenched his hands tightly and lowered his head. He really couldn't look directly into the bear's eyes.

He couldn't even save the person in front of him, so how could he dream of bringing peace to the world? He felt extremely guilty.

Soon, the laboratory returned to silence.

That's where the bear's memory ends.

Afterwards, his memories popped out, and his self-consciousness completely disappeared with the final transformation.

The scene in front of Luffy began to blur, and darkness gradually invaded him.

A white figure stood in the darkness for a long time, until everything around it became quiet and the beating of the heart became particularly clear.

"Is this what you are thinking? I understand."

Luffy's eyes flashed with unprecedented determination, and he slowly grinned.
"Leave the rest to me, Bear!"

In a laboratory in Egghead, Luffy, who was lying on the table, slowly opened his eyes, and the blurry ceiling gradually became clear.

He sat up and glanced around the room. The first people he saw were Uta, Brin, Vegapunk and Aokiji.

There are three transparent bubbles in the corner, each containing a white-haired child with black wings on his back.

"Long time no see, hehe, I'm back."

Luffy grinned and waved playfully, but soon realized something was wrong.

Uta and the others all stood nervously a few meters away, looking at him with a bit of disbelief and shock.

"Luffy, you just..."

Uta held her hands to her chest with worry, and suddenly she didn't know how to describe the change that had just happened.

Luffy looked puzzled and scratched his head in confusion.
"What's wrong?"

"Exactly. You seemed to be melting just now, and then turned white again, hair, clothes, and flames."

Uta gestured anxiously, trying to explain clearly.

"That's what you said"

Hearing this, Luffy probably understood what she meant. He just grinned casually and jumped down from the table, looking around.
"What about the rest?"

"That's right!"

At this point, Brin hurriedly spoke:
"We're surrounded by the marines, Luffy! Sanji and the others are all out to fight them!"

(End of this chapter)