Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 55 Vegapunk! (Please read on! Please vote with monthly tickets!)

Storm wants to "travel," but not immediately.

He plans to set sail for the Grand Line after the South China Sea incident is resolved.

We need to deal with those warships first!

Storm had pre-booked a "Paw-Paw Fruit Global Pass" from Kuma.

Then he arranged a physical training program for Kidd and Killer.

Storm's approach to Kidd and Kira's training program was quite simple.

Just follow the same training process he went through in the Navy Elite Recruit Training Camp!

in short--

The "200x Effort" Training Method!

Just as Kidd and Killer were enthusiastically beginning their scientific training and improvement...

Aokiji sent another Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) message.

"Marshal Sengoku has already made his decision!"

Aokiji got straight to the point, conveying the commander's opinion directly to Storm.

"Headquarters has accepted your proposed plan and will soon send people to the South China Sea to redeem the warships and marines from you."

Storm made many demands and conditions in this "battleship deal".

Pele is just the most basic thing.

Money is only money when it circulates in the market and is successfully traded for corresponding goods.

If it's just about "money," then it's no different from waste paper.

Storm demanded a certain amount of Baileys from headquarters in exchange for three large naval warships.

But more important are other practical resources that can help during the voyage!

This includes, but is not limited to, nautical charts, logbooks, intelligence data on special individuals, etc.

Of all these conditions, the most crucial one is—

"Where is Dr. Vegapunk?"

Storm looked at the Den Den Mushi and asked the question that concerned him most.

Vegapunk is the core condition of this "battleship deal"!

of course.

Storm wasn't referring to exchanging three large warships for one Vegapunk.

Even if we take a step back and say that...

Sengoku suddenly lost his mind and forcibly sent Vegapunk over...

Storm simply couldn't afford to support this man, who was considered "the world's greatest mind."

A super scientist who is ahead of his time requires endless resources to cultivate.

Storm simply wanted to meet with Vegapunk to help Kuma and Bonney get a treatment plan for "Jade Scales".

"The opinion of the Warring States Marshal is..."

Aokiji said slowly.

"In principle, headquarters cannot allow 'pirates' to have close contact with Dr. Vegapunk."

"I disagree in principle."

Storm raised an eyebrow, understanding Aokiji's unspoken meaning.

"So that means it's actually possible?"

"right."

Aokiji responded.

"After all, you are a member of the Sharp Blade Force and a part of the Navy."

"Marshal Sengoku has agreed to your request; he will allow you to meet with Dr. Vegapunk."

"However, Marshal Sengoku made one more request."

Storm asked, "What are your requirements?"

"If you want to see Dr. Vegapunk, you must come to Punk Hazard in person."

Aokiji spoke slowly.

"On the other hand, you must be accompanied by Borsalino throughout your meeting with Dr. Vegapunk."

"Kizaru... an admiral? I understand."

Storm nodded slightly.

"However, I am currently in the South China Sea and cannot go to Punk Hazard Island in the New World for the time being."

"I would like to request permission to communicate with Dr. Vegapunk via Den Den Mushi."

The South China Sea is separated from the New World by a red earth continent.

Although Storm's Blue-Eyes White Dragon and Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit can both "cross" the Red Line.

But that will take time.

Considering Kuma's current mood, Storm still proposed the condition of "den Den Mushi communication" to Aokiji.

"If it's just a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) for communication..."

Aokiji paused.

"It shouldn't matter."

Not long after.

Aokiji relayed Storm's new request to Sengoku and received permission.

Sengoku had already accepted the condition of "meeting Vegapunk," so naturally he wouldn't refuse the new request of "talking to Den Den Mushi."

Storm quickly obtained a new Den Den Mushi number from Aokiji.

He returned to the chapel, called for Big Bear, and together they rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

Under the earnest gaze of the bear, Storm dialed Vegapunk's Den Den Mushi number.

"Moshi moshi, are you Dr. Vegapunk?"

"This is Vegapunk."

An aged voice came from the Den Den Mushi.

"Vongola Storm? Is that the person the Sengoku Fleet Admiral was talking about?"

Warring States Period? Marshal?

Even though Big Bear was worried about his daughter, he couldn't help but glance at Storm.

He knew that Storm had connections in the Navy.

But I never knew it was this kind of relationship!

Storm can actually communicate directly with the Fleet Admiral?!

"Yes, Dr. Vegapunk, I know you're pressed for time, so I'll get straight to the point."

Storm asked first.

"To protect the 'patient's' privacy, I'd like to confirm first whether this Den Den Mushi can be eavesdropped on or monitored?"

"Very cautious..."

Vegapunk must have done something, because a soft "beep" came from the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

"Okay, I found a white Den Den Mushi to prevent eavesdropping, and I also turned off the Den Den Mushi used for surveillance around here."

"Can we talk now?"

Storm looked at the bear.

Big Bear immediately took over the conversation and spoke up.

"Dr. Vegapunk!"

"Huh? It seems like it's a different person? Is it a patient?"

"No, I am the patient's father."

Big Bear quickly said.

"Doctor, have you heard of a disease called 'Azure Jade Scales'?"

"Jade Scales? Ah! Of course I know."

Vegapunk replied.

"So that's why I came to this patient... How is the patient's condition?"

"Bonnie—my daughter, has some blue, stone-like things on her face."

Big Bear asked, his voice filled with worry and anxiety.

"Last year, a doctor told me that she had jaundice and would not live past the age of ten."

"But she's already six years old!"

Punk Hazard Island.

Vegapunk frowned as he heard the voice coming from the Den Den Mushi.

"You mean that poor little girl has been ill for a year?"

Vegapunk recalled the various records about Jade Scales stored in his mind.

"How is she doing now?"

The voice of the bear immediately came through the Den Den Mushi.

"There are only a few gemstones on my face, nothing else."

"Only on the face?"

Vegapunk was taken aback.

"This disease will continue to spread as long as it is exposed to natural light."

"right."

"Big Bear said in a deep voice."

"Because I discovered this, I've kept my daughter at home with the doors and windows closed to prevent her from going out."

"That's truly rare..."

Vegapunk nodded.

"If the patient's condition is really as you describe, then this disease..."

"It can be cured!"

"Really?!"

The bear was overjoyed.

"Can jade scales really be cured?"

"No problem."

"Vegapunk said."

"However, I need to see the patient before I can make a decision on the specifics."

Despite Vegapunk's words, Kuma was still incredibly happy.

Just then.

Storm intervened in the conversation.

"Dr. Vegapunk, we are currently in the South China Sea and cannot reach Punk Hazard Island in a short time."

"Stromb asked."

"I would like to ask, if it is Germa 66, that is, Mr. Vinsmoke Judge."

"Can he cure Qingyulin?"

"Judge? It's been a long time since I've heard that old friend's name..."

Vegapunk sighed, then continued.

"The treatment for Qingyulin is to create new stem cells and transplant them into the patient."

"As long as the patient's condition does not deteriorate to an irreversible degree, this method can cure Qingyulin."

"I'm not sure if Judge knows about the disease 'Jade Scales'."

"But if we only consider the treatment method of 'creating and transplanting stem cells'."

"The Judge I remember should be able to do it."

"He is very skilled in gene cloning technology."

"Thank you so much for your explanation, Doctor."

Storm thanked him and then gave the Den Den Mushi to the bear.

Big Bear then asked a lot of questions about the Jade Scales, mainly about the protective measures for them.

Vegapunk patiently answered for quite some time.

Until Big Bear had asked all the questions in his mind.

Vegapunk then hung up on the Den Den Mushi, citing the need for "other scientific research."

After the Den Den Mushi hangs up.

Big Bear still looked excited.

"Great! Bonnie is finally saved!"

"Punk Hazard Island is not an easy place to go."

Storm put away the Den Den Mushi and reminded him.

"Big Bear, your identity is special, and Bonnie's jade scales are too eye-catching."

"If you show up on Punk Hazard Island, you're likely to cause unnecessary trouble."

Big Bear suddenly calmed down.

He thought of his race, and the reason for Ginny's illness...

Even if Big Bear wanted to send Bonnie to Punk Hazard immediately.

But he also knew that if he rashly took Bonnie to Pom Island now, he would most likely be walking into a trap...

In that case, not only will it not cure Bonnie's illness, it may even kill her!

"My idea is that since Dr. Vegapunk believes that Germa 66 has the means to cure Bonney."

"Stromb said seriously."

"Then you can go to Germa 66 first and see if they can really cure Jade Scale."

"good!"

Big Bear nodded solemnly.

Storm and Big Bear discussed their next course of action and decided on a strategy of "going their separate ways".

Three days later.

A medium-sized naval warship has arrived in the waters near the Kingdom of Sorbe.

Those were naval guests who had come from the Grand Line to preside over this "battleship transaction".

As agreed, Storm handed over the three large warships and hundreds of naval soldiers to the other party.

He originally intended to keep one of the warships for his own use...

However, considering the upcoming travel plans...

Storm is heading to the Grand Line.

The bear is heading to the East China Sea.

Leaving a large, unclaimed warship in the Kingdom of Sorbe would only bring disaster to the country.

Storm simply handed over all three large warships to the navy.

Anyway, there are plenty of warships on the high seas.

The old will not go, and the new will not come.

After the "warship trade" is completed.

Strom returned to the Kingdom of Sorbe.

After waiting for a long time, the bear raised its right hand and asked the question again.

"If you're traveling, where do you want to go?"

"Alabasta!"

(End of this chapter)