Bonnie felt as if she were soaking in a perfectly warm hot spring. Her body felt a comforting warmth, as if undergoing a thorough cleansing.
(The hidden injuries, toxins, and impurities were all eliminated by the healing power.)
After a moment, Hikaru exhaled.
Comfortable…
That's right, the one who felt comfortable was Bonnie.
Hikaru stopped channeling his healing power. With his treatment, Bonnie had surely recovered to her optimal physical condition. He did have a more specialized method for transmitting healing power, but that would take several hours. Time was limited, and he had other tasks ahead. He couldn't afford to waste more time, so he had to use this simpler, though less efficient, method to treat Bonnie.
"Hmm~ It feels so good~"
Bonnie's soft moans were so alluring that even the battle-hardened Hikaru shuddered.
Is this okay? She's so captivating at such a young age. I can't imagine what a disaster she'll bring to the country and its people if she truly grows up!
Hikaru: There's no need to imagine. Under the influence of the Age-Age Fruit's power, Little Bonnie can become Big Bonnie, and can even distort the future, transforming into the more beautiful and attractive Goddess Bonnie, or Nika Bonnie shrouded in white mist.
[The Age-Age Fruit is truly outrageous. Bonnie can transform into anything that's possible in the future~]
"How is it? I didn't lie to you, did I?" Hikaru smiled complacently. At this moment, Bonnie exuded a distinct gardenia fragrance, stirring the 'big devil' within him.
"It's actually true..."
Bonnie murmured in disbelief. She felt her body had never been so comfortable.
My body used to feel like it was always being pressed down by a huge rock, but I was so used to it that I didn't notice it. But now that the rock has been removed, I can immediately feel the world of difference.
"How did you do it? I..."
Before she finished her words, she fumbled around her body hurriedly, as if looking for something.
Seeing this, Hikaru asked directly, "What's wrong?"
"I..." Bonnie paused and lowered her head shyly, as if too embarrassed to say it aloud.
"What are you afraid of? I won't laugh if you tell me~" Hikaru smiled knowingly, offering her encouragement.
"I want to find a mirror to see what I look like now..."
That's it?
"Is that so... Everyone loves beauty. There's nothing to be shy about~" Hikaru said, reaching his hand into the void, pulling a mirror from his storage, and handing it to her.
Bonnie's eyes widened, full of surprise. "This, this, this! How did you do that!?"
"Don't worry about the details. Here's the mirror you asked for."
Bonnie took the mirror absentmindedly, and Hikaru watched her with a smile. She calmed down and looked at herself in the mirror.
It seems... it's really bulging...
Bonnie glanced at Hikaru, then turned her body towards the table, no longer facing him.
It's better not to let Hikaru see the next operation, otherwise, if things aren't as she imagined, she'll be so mortified she'll crawl under the table!
The cute little Bonnie didn't realize that even if she turned her head away, Hikaru would be able to see her movements through the mirror. After all, she was in his arms.
Bonnie suppressed her excitement and raised her hand to gently wipe the corner of her right eye...
It's true!
The blue scar that had been ingrained even when her condition improved was gone!
The young girl didn't fully grasp the medical implications, but she knew that without the blue scar, she would look better and no longer needed to use the small yellow crescent decoration to cover the scar at the corner of her right eye!
"How about it? Do you feel like you've become even more beautiful?"
Bonnie, who was immersed in boundless joy, was startled and didn't notice Hikaru unknowingly approaching her little face.
"No... No way!" Bonnie's face quickly turned red. She gently handed the mirror to Hikaru and muttered, "Here's the mirror! I don't need it anymore!"
Hikaru casually returned the mirror to his storage. Seeing that everything was settled, he picked up little Bonnie, put her on the ground, and pressed the bell on the seat.
The next moment, a waitress walked in and asked respectfully, "Sir, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Check out!"
After uttering these words, Hikaru felt a little weird. It seemed like this was the first time he had to pay for a meal since he arrived in this world.
Alas, he's still too kind-hearted, and can't compare to pirates like Ace who enjoy eating and free meals.
"Okay!" The waitress quickly took out a small notebook from her chest pocket and said softly, "Sir! Your total is 53.9 Berries! You only need to give 54 Berries!"
(Don't worry about the prices, I really can't calculate ~ woo woo woo)
"What!?"
How lucky were they to have stumbled upon such a shady little shop? Was he going to kill again?
"Oh no, sorry sir, you only need to give 53 Berries! I'm so sorry, I rarely see someone as handsome and elegant as you; I was fascinated for a moment and too nervous..."
Hikaru smiled and waved his hands. He almost let the lightning in his body burst out. This waiter had a good ability to respond on the spot. She should talk more.
After paying the bill, Hikaru left with the happy little Bonnie. Calculating the time, it was almost time to go to Donquixote Doflamingo's human auction. There were too many "good treasures" he wanted to acquire, such as Trafalgar Law's Op-Op Fruit and Eustass Kid's Magnet-Magnet Fruit...
Of course, the one who couldn't be let go was that woman! The only female Celestial Dragon who has shown her face so far – Saint Shalria!
If Saint Shalria could be captured, then with her presence, plus the deaths of two Celestial Dragons, Saint Charlos and Saint Rosward, and the three pledges of allegiance, it would surely become extremely easy to capture Boa Hancock. If one were to list the women in this world who should not be missed in their pursuit, Boa Hancock would definitely be at the top of the list. If Hikaru couldn't conquer her and make her his consort, he would probably look down on himself.
Having said that, there has been no movement from the Sabaody Archipelago for such a long time. I guess Zoro was either stopped by others or lost his way and didn't meet Saint Charlos.
Approaching the Auction House
Island No. 1, in front of Donquixote Doflamingo's human auction house.
The auction staff knelt on both sides with nervous expressions, waiting for the arrival of the Celestial Dragons. In a short while, a few scattered figures appeared in the distance. The two Celestial Dragons walking in front of everyone were Saint Rosward and Saint Shalria.
Saint Rosward was leaning on a staff in his left hand and holding his slave, Jango, in his right hand, walking forward with a look of disdain on his face.