One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 158 World, are you ready to welcome my return?

In front of the castle, Shano quickly figured out what had happened.

Back on Drum Island, after parting ways with Kureha, he followed Kureha's instructions and went directly to Dressrosa in the New World, where he met Doflamingo and reached an agreement with him.

The agreement is very simple.

—If you do three things for Ming, you can temporarily take Mansherry back to the South China Sea to treat Bonnie.

The first two things were alright; they were just helping Doflamingo resolve conflicts between two pirate crews he had a grudge against.

The third thing was to send the bear to an island called "Agatha" to slaughter the local civilians and steal their sacred objects.

This goes against the bear's natural instincts.

In the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

Not only did they release the innocent civilians, but they also helped them escape the pursuit of the Don Quixote family.

They also severely injured Diamante, the user of the Flutter-Flutter Fruit, who came to pursue them.

From then on, Xiong completely broke ties with the Don Quixote family.

Using his agile Devil Fruit abilities, he infiltrated Dressrosa multiple times.

They eventually found Mansherry, who was being held captive, and broke through numerous barriers to rescue her from her cage.

However, it was, after all, in the enemy's stronghold.

Although Kuma is incredibly strong, he would easily overpower Doflamingo in a one-on-one fight.

but……

Faced with the siege of the Don Quixote family, they were ultimately outnumbered.

In addition, he also had to protect Mansherry, and was eventually seriously injured by a trap set by Doflamingo, and fled all the way here.

As for Mansherry, who possesses the Healing Fruit ability, why couldn't she help heal the wounds...?

"No wonder you've been wanting us to find a doctor."

Xia Nuo lifted Mansherry's skirt slightly, his gaze falling on her ankles, where tiny sea stone anklets were clearly visible. "I see..."

"The key is still with the Don Quixote family, it can't be opened." Mansherry said pitifully, "I won't be able to use my abilities anymore, boohoo..."

Her tears hadn't even fallen yet.

With a forceful squeeze of his right hand, Xia Nuo caused the sea stone to crack in two.

"Eh?"

Mansherry was dumbfounded.

In her mind, seastone should be indestructible by external forces, so how come this big human in front of her opened it so easily without even using a weapon?
"Brother, you're not a Devil Fruit user."

Nami stood to the side, beaming with pride, "The world's strongest swordsman can easily break this thing apart. With a flick of his finger, the sword energy that bursts forth is enough to tear apart all darkness and... Ouch, ouch, ouch! Bro, what are you doing!"

Xia Nuo then released his right hand, which was twisting his sister's ear, without any expression.

Fourteen years old is undoubtedly the age when chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) is at its most severe.

What nonsense about pointing fingers as a sword...

He was able to break Seastone with his bare hands, which was no surprise because his body was strong enough, and he used the tearing power of Conqueror's Haki.

Let's treat the bear.

Xia Nuo looked at Man Shirley, "He should be cured soon, right?"

"Yes! Thank you, Lord Shano. Leave the rest to me!"

Mansherry nodded vigorously, then lifted her skirt and rushed to the bear's side.

Everyone curiously gathered around, wanting to see for themselves how the healing fruit actually saved lives.

Especially the girls, their eyes were wide open.

Healing fruits and such sound amazing.

In their eyes, Mansherry should immediately appear like the magician in the fairy tales they heard as children, raising her hands and chanting some magical spell, and then a sacred golden light would bloom, driving away all the diseases and pain around her.

The result...

Mansherry took a deep breath, her face tense. She climbed onto the bear's body in a few quick movements, and then... suddenly pinched her thigh hard!

"Wow——!!!"

Large tears welled up in her eyes and pattered onto the bear's chest.

"Huh?!" Nami's eyes widened. "Wait, what's going on? Why did she suddenly start crying?"

"It hurts so much, it hurts so much..."

Sobbing, Mansherry rubbed her thigh, which she had pinched red, and said, "I didn't want to either, but... but if I don't do this, I can't activate my ability!"

Why hasn't it worked yet? She pinched herself hard again, and tears streamed down her face like pearls from a broken string.

It must be because bears aren't normal humans; they're super, super huge giants, so they need to shed even more tears!
"Mr. Xiong, please, please be patient a little longer!"

Finally, a pale green healing light emanated from her tears, spreading out like ripples and enveloping the bear's entire body.

It only took a few seconds.

Those gruesome wounds began to heal at a visible speed, and Xiong's pale face gradually regained its color, becoming rosy.

"Although it's a bit different from the 'healing magic' I imagined, this ability is still quite powerful," Kuina couldn't help but remark.

"She's cute too." Robin couldn't help but smile as he looked at Mansherry's teary-eyed face and her desperate attempts to pinch herself.

"Kind and lovely, with such powerful healing abilities, and most importantly, as a dwarf race without combat abilities, the bounty will definitely not be very high in the future. I've made up my mind!"

Nami's eyes lit up, and she punched her fist in the palm, "She's our ship's doctor!"

"You're not the captain, what right do you have to decide things!" Noki roared, baring her sharp teeth, and punched her on the head.

Just then, the bear's eyelashes trembled slightly, and it slowly opened its eyes.

“Mr. Bear!” Mansherry exclaimed in surprise.

Xiong's gaze was somewhat blank, but it quickly focused. He looked at Xia Nuo and asked in a hoarse voice, "...Lord Xia Nuo?"

"It's me." Xia Nuo smiled. "How are you feeling?"

"He has almost fully recovered."

The bear tried to sit up. Although he was still a little weak, he could move freely. He looked around and immediately understood many things, and couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems my luck isn't so bad after all. In such dire circumstances, I'm fortunate enough to run into you."

He stood up, placed his right hand across his chest, and bowed solemnly to Xia Nuo. "Thank you for saving my life, Your Excellency. I will forever remember this kindness."

It would be hypocritical to offer help at a time like this, so Xia Nuo stood still, smiling and accepting the gesture with composure.

Xiong then looked at Mansherry and smiled gently: "Thank you too, Mansherry."

"You're welcome, it's nothing!"

Mansherry wiped her sweat, hugged Xiong's arm tightly, and forced a bright smile—the reason she was able to squeeze out tears so quickly was partly because she had pinched herself, and partly because she was really heartbroken by Xiong's miserable state.

Waaah, the bear was injured for no reason just to protect me. If only I could be like Lord Xia Nuo and crush the sea stone shackles with my bare hands!
Clang!

A dull metallic clanging sound suddenly rang out, startling everyone.

"Alright, that's enough of the touching scene. I can't handle any more thanking and thanks."

Zeff stood at the castle gate, tapping the pot lid with a rice spoon, and said irritably:

"They haven't even finished breakfast yet, and they're just standing there chatting? Hurry up and bring the guests in, those two must be starving!"

What a fierce old man!

I'm not that hungry, why are you banging so loudly? It's terrifying!

Mansherry covered her ears in dissatisfaction, and was about to raise her hand to protest when her stomach growled loudly. She quickly covered her stomach again, her little face turning bright red.

Everyone burst into laughter. Xiong smiled gently, bent down, placed Mansherry on his shoulder, and led her toward the dining room.

……

At the dinner table, after everyone had almost finished eating, Xiong and Shano had finished catching up and exchanging pleasantries, and at the same time, they learned that Doflamingo had died.

This is not unexpected.

Regardless of the reputation Xia Nuo later made, when they first met on Drum Island, Xiong regarded Xia Nuo as a stronger person who was a level above himself.

However, the fact that Kuina, the vice-captain of the Fallen Adventurers, could fight Dover to a standstill surprised Xiong, and he couldn't help but look at this young girl with new respect.

"What are you planning to do next?" Xia Nuo asked. "Take Mansherry back to the South China Sea?"

Xiong shook his head: "No, Your Excellency, I don't plan to go back for the time being."

"Huh?" Nami's eyes widened in confusion. "Weren't you in a hurry to go back and treat your daughter? Now that you can finally fulfill your wish, why are you..."

“Bonnie’s condition is relatively stable. In comparison, the situation in Dressrosa is more important for me to handle.”

Kuma said in a deep voice, "After the news of Doflamingo's death gets back, the area will definitely descend into chaos. Will the people be retaliated against by the irrational Donquixote Family executives? Will Mansherry's clan, the Tontatta tribe, become the targets of massacres? ... All of this is because of me. Before the situation gets out of control, I must get there as soon as possible and take on this responsibility."

Is this what you'd call a bear?

Xia Nuo sighed, finished the last sip of soup, and wiped her mouth.

Perhaps few people in this world can be like Xiong, who, after being badly injured and barely surviving, and finally fulfilling his long-cherished wish to cure his daughter, still managed to remain rational and worry about the safety of strangers thousands of miles away.

This man is someone worthy of admiration.

But it is precisely because of this personality that Xiong's fate is shrouded in many tragic colors that he should not have had to bear.

"Then let's part ways here."

Xia Nuo spoke up, "I was originally thinking of going to Dressrosa to check on the situation there after I got to the New World, but that would be at least a month from now. If you go directly, it will be faster. Just be careful of Sugar's abilities. The rest of the remnants should be easy for you to deal with."

"Yes, don't worry, Your Excellency Shano."

The bear nodded.

Whether or not Doflamingo is in charge of the Donquixote Family, it's a completely different matter.

Those so-called top officials were nothing but a joke to him.

"This round trip will take about half a month."

He thought for a moment, then looked at Shano, his gaze gentle yet firm: "Your Excellency, I will come to see you again after Bonnie recovers from her illness."

"Oh?"

Xia Nuo raised an eyebrow in surprise, then spread her hands and laughed, "What's up? You're not here to repay my kindness, are you?"

"Yes."

Xiong nodded earnestly, "Although with your and your companions' current strength, you don't need my help, I still hope to do my part. After all, in some ways, Lord Xia Nuo and I are like-minded, aren't we?"

Xia Nuo recalled what he had heard from Xiong about Long's plan to recruit him, and nodded slightly without comment.

Dragons ascend from the bottom up, but he wanted to go from the top down.

The routes are different, but as Xiong said, the goal is indeed similar.

"in addition……"

Xiong paused, then seemed to recall something, and said with a smile:
“Bonnie has always been a restless child, always yearning for adventure. If she can see the wider world after she recovers from her illness, she will be very happy.”

"Eh?!"

Nami's eyes lit up, and she excitedly interjected, "Uncle Bear, do you mean you'll be bringing your daughter to join us?"

"Hey, don't make decisions for others without my permission," Nojiko said helplessly, tapping her sister's head.

“No, Miss Nami is right.” Xiong smiled gently. “If Lord Shano and everyone else don’t mind, I do have that intention.”

Do you find it offensive?
Xia Nuo looked at the bear and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

How could I possibly dislike it!

Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Kuma's combat strength is arguably second only to Hawkeye, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he's on par with the Yonko's first mate.

Such a powerful being has come to him of his own accord. Even the Four Emperors would be grinning from ear to ear. Where else could he find such a good thing besides today?

Talk about it.

Back on Drum Island, Shano had considered recruiting Kuma, since he had been out of the Revolutionary Army for some years.

However, at that time the other party was in a hurry to seek medical treatment for her daughter everywhere, and I didn't have much of a relationship with her, so in the end I gave up and didn't even mention it.

"Okay, it's settled then."

Xia Nuo laughed and readily agreed, "Once Bonnie recovers, you and your father can come to us anytime. Also, Mansherry, you are welcome to join us if you are willing to leave your people!"

He winked at the little human princess who had become a chubby ball from eating so much.

The latter had just let out a burp and was lying contentedly next to the plate, rubbing its belly like a hamster. When it was seen like this, it immediately blushed and quickly hid behind the bear's arm.

This amazing Lord Shano is inviting me to join! I really want to accept right away, but what about Leo... Ugh, I'm so conflicted!

"This is my life card!"

Nami swiftly handed him a slip of paper. "Keep this safe, Uncle Bear. Don't get lost and can't find us later. A man's word is his bond, so don't go back on your word. Bring Bonnie over as soon as possible!"

After being the younger sister for so many years, she can finally have a younger sister!

Xiong carefully put away the life card, and looking at the girls with expectant faces, he couldn't help but smile slightly.

Bonnie, who was treated like a monster and bullied in her hometown, would probably smile every day if she could come here.
……

Ten minutes later.

Bear carried Mansherry into the sky, waved goodbye to everyone, and then headed back towards Dressrosa.

After everyone watched him leave, they returned to the castle. Nami eagerly raised her hand: "Brother! When are we leaving? Or is it still planned to stay for two days?"

"Are you in such a hurry to leave?" Xia Nuo glanced at her.

"of course!"

Nami pouted, "This wretched island is cold and gloomy, there's nothing here. Staying here for even one more day is torture. Even just drifting on the open sea would be better than this!"

"Impatient."

Noki poked her forehead. "Why don't you think about your brother? He stayed at the bottom of the sea by himself for a whole month."

"So, you're the older brother, and I'm me!"

Nami put her hands on her hips confidently and said, "One has a billion Berries, and the other has eighty thousand Berries. Their tolerance for these things is definitely different!"

"Hey, now you're making fun of your bounty at a time like this..."

Looking at the younger sisters playing around, and then glancing at the friends around him.

Xia Nuo grinned; he could see the anticipation for the outside world in everyone's eyes.

Indeed.

This island is so boring and dull that even Hawkeye, after living here for a long time, couldn't help but adopt a little girl and a green algae head.

Not everyone is like him, who learned in his past life, when he was a corporate slave, how to be alone all day without feeling down.

and.

Everyone has become much stronger and is eager to embrace the unknown challenges of the new world.

"Then let's not wait any longer, let's set off today for the next stop!"

Shano announced the latest decision.

This immediately drew cheers from the crowd, and Nami even rushed into her bedroom to start packing her luggage.

Xia Nuo went to the window, her gaze piercing through the mist as she looked towards the horizon beyond the island.

He gently clenched his knuckles, and black and red lightning instantly appeared, hovering and swirling between his fingers as if they were alive.

He was ready.

And what about you?

Are you ready to welcome my return, world?

(End of this chapter)