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Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: A Bitter Battle with Wapol, the Logia Fruit

"Dressrosa."

Kureha spoke in a low, mysterious tone. "There is a peculiar race there, the Tontatta Tribe, and the princess of the Tontatta Kingdom, Mansherry, is a user of the Heal-Heal Fruit."

"The Heal-Heal Fruit?"

Kuma's eyes gradually lit up with interest.

"Yes, this ability is quite miraculous. It can not only rapidly heal injuries but also eliminate diseases inherent in the human body."

Kureha took another swig of her drink and continued:

"Over a decade ago, when I was traveling the world and passed through there, Mansherry was just a little girl. Now she has grown up, and her control over her fruit's abilities must have improved significantly. That miraculous power might be enough to cure the Jade Scales."

"However,"

she glanced at Kuma, "the Dressrosa Kingdom is now Doflamingo's territory. That guy is no pushover, and the Tontatta Tribe has always had grievances with the Donquixote Family. Now, I hear they have also become his subordinates. If you want to meet Princess Mansherry, you'll have to get past him first."

"Doflamingo…"

Kuma frowned slightly. As a former revolutionary army officer, he naturally knew how dangerous this Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea could be.

"That guy is quite arrogant,"

Kuma mused, "but I've also heard he's a businessman who values his reputation. If I offer something in exchange for a meeting with Mansherry, it shouldn't be too much of a problem."

"A businessman, huh… That's not entirely wrong."

Kureha clicked her tongue and casually tore off a page from a notebook, scribbling a few lines on it.

"In that case, here, take this letter of introduction. Mansherry has a bit of a temper, but she'll agree to see you once for my sake."

"Thank you."

Kuma quickly stood up, carefully taking the letter with both hands. After glancing at it, he treasured it and stored it away safely.

"If you're really going, you should still be cautious," Xiano interjected. "Doflamingo's character is ultimately untrustworthy."

"Don't worry, Lord Xiano,"

Kuma said earnestly, "I'll stay vigilant and act carefully. With my strength, even if Doflamingo tries to pull something, he might not succeed."

That was true.

Xiano nodded, seeing that Kuma had taken his words to heart, and decided not to press further.

After all, to be honest, while Kuma's fame might not yet match Doflamingo's, their strength was on par. Both were formidable fighters in their own right.

Moreover, given Kuma's mastery of the Paw-Paw Fruit's flight capabilities, even if he found himself in a dangerous situation, escaping would still be relatively easy.

"Bonney is still suffering from her illness, so I'm afraid I can't stay here long,"

Kuma bowed to Kureha. "Thank you for your guidance, Ms. Kureha. I will remember this kindness."

He then turned to Xiano, "Thank you for introducing me today, Lord Xiano. I hope we'll meet again someday."

"We will," Xiano smiled.

Outside, the snowstorm continued to howl, but the atmosphere inside the treehouse remained warm and serene.

After a brief exchange, Kuma put on his bear-eared hat, stood up, and prepared to leave.

Before stepping out, he nodded respectfully to everyone, then turned and walked into the raging snowstorm.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the tall figure gradually disappeared into the vast snowy night.

"What a gentle father..." Chopper murmured softly, leaning against the window.

"Yeah."

Xiano stretched and turned to Robin, "Alright, it's time for us to plan our journey."

"Huh?"

Chopper suddenly turned his head, his eyes wide, "Brother Xiano, are you leaving so soon?"

"Of course, since the illness is cured. What, are you going to miss us?"

Xiano ruffled Chopper's furry head and laughed, "Why not come aboard with us as the ship's doctor?"

"Really? But, I... I..."

Chopper's eyes lit up with excitement, but then he seemed to remember something, his face turning red as he stammered.

"Chopper isn't qualified to be a doctor yet."

Kureha's calm voice interjected, "He only started seriously learning medicine with me at the beginning of this year. He's just a beginner now. All his previous medical knowledge was learned from that guy Hiluluk. If you're not afraid of everyone on your ship being killed by his treatments, then by all means, take him along."

Uh...

Recalling Hiluluk's "expert" medical skills.

Xiano thought it might be better for Chopper to study a bit longer.

"Let's talk about it when you've finished your studies."

Xiano crouched down and grinned, "No rush, Chopper. In my eyes, you're already our companion. If you ever set sail, you're welcome to join us anytime..."

He suddenly remembered the two kids from the Frost Moon Dojo and added:

"Oh, and in less than two years, there might be a green-haired and a blonde guy following my trail to the sea. When that happens, you can join their ship and come find me with them."

"Green-haired and blonde?" Chopper was puzzled, "Who are they?"

"Two annoying brats."

Xiano's eyes showed a hint of nostalgia, "One keeps shouting about becoming the world's greatest Master Swordsman, and the other... well, his dream is to find the legendary ALL BLUE. These two idiots are always fighting and bickering. You'll recognize them when you see them."

"Got it, Brother Xiano!"

Chopper nodded vigorously, "But... I still have a long way to go. From now on, I must study hard with the Doctoress!"

Mr. Hiluluk, can you hear me? You must be listening from heaven!

From now on, I really have companions!

The little reindeer's eyes turned slightly red, but he held back his tears.

"Yep, I believe you'll master it soon."

Xiano laughed heartily as he stood up, glancing at the pink cherry blossom hat in his hand. After a moment's hesitation, he finally placed it back on Chopper's head.

He and Robin had just stepped out the door.

"Hey, kid!"

Kureha suddenly grabbed Xiano's arm, glaring at him fiercely, "Did you forget something important?"

"What?"

Xiano looked clueless.

"The consultation fee, the consultation fee!"

Kureha crossed her arms and snorted, "99,999,950 Berries, not a single Berry less!"

"Are you serious, old lady! I'm broke, I don't have a single coin to my name, where would I get that much money for you!"

"Come on, a big Pirate with a bounty of 540 million Berry, can't even come up with a fifth of your worth? I don't believe it!"

"Can't I use this to offset the price?"

Xiano pointed outside at Wapol, lying unconscious in the snow, "I'll help you get rid of this despicable guy, and restore this island to its former glory as a renowned medical nation, how about that?"

"..."

Kureha frowned, lighting a cigarette, "What nonsense, this guy is a king of a World Government-affiliated country eligible to attend the World Conference..."

She suddenly realized, squinting her eyes, "Right, for a Pirate of your caliber, it's nothing."

The black-haired boy in front of her had been too kind and friendly all along.

For a moment, it really made her forget.

This guy is a dangerous person who even dares to kill a Naval Headquarters Vice Admiral and a Warlord of the Sea.

"But, what's in it for me to get this country back on track?"

Kureha looked at the lit towns in the distance, exhaling a puff of smoke, "It's just a bunch of doctors competing with me for business."

"Playing tsundere at this age? It's disgusting, you old hag who says one thing and means another!"

Xiano helplessly held his forehead, directly grabbed Wapol, and punched him hard in his bulging belly.

"Ugh—"

Wapol, still unconscious, immediately opened his mouth wide, vomiting a large pile of gold coins and jewels, which quickly piled up into a hill on the snow.

But that wasn't all, Xiano followed up with another kick.

This time, his entire belly was emptied, and precious murals, a whole gilded dining table, a diamond throne, and even a dozen cannons were vomited out.

"Is this enough? Pick what you want, and decide what to do with the rest."

Xiano clapped his hands, glancing sideways at the stunned Kureha.

Kureha's mouth was the toughest, this old woman who had lived for over 130 years, had deeper feelings for her homeland than anyone else.

These ill-gotten gains from Wapol, handed over to her as "medical fees," would surely be properly handled.

As for where Drum Kingdom would head next, he couldn't be bothered to care.

After all, those two ministers and a few leading rebel soldiers had already been sent flying by Kuma, who knows where they ended up.

As long as Wapol in front of him was dealt with, the brutal reactionary forces of Drum Kingdom would be swept away, and the future path would be bright and smooth.

As for whether this island would, like in the original timeline, be renamed Cherry Blossom Kingdom with Dalton as the king, that was purely the choice of the island's people, none of his business.

"Ugh, ugh..."

A groan suddenly came from the ground.

It was Wapol, after being tossed around like this, finally waking up groggily.

He was still dazed, clearly not fully awake yet.

But upon seeing the glittering jewels and gold coins all over the ground, his eyes widened in anger, roaring:

"Who? Who! Who dares to steal my things!"

"You're awake."

A cheerful voice sounded in his ear, "Too bad, you're about to close your eyes again."

Huh?!

Wapol suddenly turned his head, and what met his eyes was Xiano's smiling face, now alarmingly close.

It was that great Pirate!

"Chess, Kuromarimo, where are you! Protect me, protect me!"

He was so terrified that he nearly fainted, scrambling backward on all fours. Before he could crawl more than a few steps, Xiano grabbed him by the collar and lifted him off the ground.

"What... what do you want from me!"

Wapol was utterly panicked, tears and snot streaming down his face. "Please, spare me! I beg you! If you let me go, I'll give you all the treasures in my vault, all the doctors, and even this entire country will be under your control..."

"Is that so?"

Xiano raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Big brother Xiano, be careful of his tricks!" Chopper anxiously shouted a warning. "This guy is really cunning; don't be fooled by his appearance!"

Damn it!

That talkative raccoon!

Wapol cursed inwardly. That stinking raccoon was right; he wasn't the type to just sit back and wait for death.

But this bastard named Xiano was really arrogant, completely underestimating him!

Did he think that emptying his stomach meant he was no longer a threat? How dare he get so close to his head—

Then pay the price for your arrogance!

He suddenly revealed a ferocious grin, and a mechanical "clicking" sound came from deep within his throat.

"Die, you fool!"

Wapol abruptly opened his metal jaw, his previously swollen abdomen contracting sharply. A thick metal cannon hidden deep inside instantly popped out, aimed directly at Xiano's face!

"Munchie Factory·Metal Storm!"

Boom!

Countless sharp iron shards, gears, and steel balls shot out like a violent storm, nearly impossible to dodge at such close range.

Yet.

Xiano remained standing in place, smiling at him without even blinking.

Clink, clink, clink, clink—

The metal fragments struck his face but seemed to hit an indestructible steel wall. Sparks flew, and after a series of crisp clashing sounds, they all bounced off, leaving not even a scratch.

Wapol's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

How... how is this possible!

His Metal Storm was a killing move that could instantly destroy even the sturdiest of castles, yet now it couldn't even scratch the other's skin?

What the hell was this guy's body made of?!

"No... impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Wapol broke out in a cold sweat, his fear turning into rage as he gritted his teeth.

There was no time to hesitate now!

If even his ultimate move couldn't deal with this monster, then he had no choice but to try swallowing him whole!

Wapol opened his mouth to its absolute limit, attempting to devour Xiano entirely, but—

"Your mouth stinks. Sorry, but I don't feel like going on an adventure inside."

In a calm voice, Xiano's right hand shot out, his fingers clamping down like iron pincers on Wapol's lower jaw, forcibly prying it open even further.

"Ugh—"

Wapol's pupils constricted sharply as his metal jaw was forcibly torn apart, emitting a piercing sound of metal deforming.

He struggled wildly, but Xiano's strength was like an immovable mountain, rendering him utterly powerless. In the stalemate, the sound of bones and metal joints cracking under the immense force could even be heard.

The next second, Xiano's left hand also clamped onto his upper jaw, the muscles in his arms tensing as he suddenly pulled in opposite directions—

Kureha and Robin acted swiftly, each extending a hand to cover Chopper's eyes.

Crack!!!

Amid the piercing sound of metal joints snapping, Wapol's jawbone completely shattered, and his entire head was forcibly torn apart from the middle.

Blood and mechanical parts splattered out, and Wapol's screams abruptly ceased, leaving only his metal jaw hanging in Xiano's hand.

The upper half of his face, along with his bulky body, fell to the ground, his bulging eyes staring at the sky, unseeing in death.

"Doctoress..."

Chopper's vision was still completely blocked by the hands, but from the sounds, he could roughly guess what had happened. He shivered, "Was his head torn apart? That's so gruesome..."

"It is gruesome, but it's the fate he deserved."

Kureha grinned, exhaling a puff of smoke, her gaze distant.

Hiluluk, and all those innocent doctors and citizens who died at his hands... If there is an afterlife, and they could see this, they would surely be comforted...

Meanwhile, Xiano crouched down to inspect the corpse.

Hmm, he's definitely dead, no risk of resurrection.

The Munch-Munch Fruit is indeed quite bizarre. He didn't want to let this guy escape due to a moment of carelessness.

Now, it was time to claim his spoils. This metal jaw in his hand couldn't be offered as a sacrifice, so...

His eyes wandered up and down, finally settling on Wapol's crown.

This guy was so obsessed with his kingly status, so this thing should be quite valuable. Xiano casually picked it up, and something rolled out from inside.

"Huh?"

Xiano looked down and saw a white fruit, its surface covered in spiral patterns, glistening with a crystalline sheen against the snowy backdrop.

The Devil Fruit that the radar had detected was here after all!

Xiano guessed that this thing had originally been stored in the national treasury along with the gold and jewels, and Wapol had taken it when he fled.

And because of the rumor that "eating two Devil Fruits carries great risk," he hadn't swallowed it like the other items but had hidden it inside this crown on his head.

Tsk, what a coincidence.

Does this fulfill the legend that Devil Fruits choose their own masters?

Or is this the reward fate has bestowed upon him for eradicating evil?

Xiano casually picked it up.

Robin, curious, came over at this moment. With the walking encyclopedia by his side, he didn't hesitate and immediately handed it over:

"So, Robin, can you tell what kind of fruit this is?"

"Let me see."

Robin took the fruit, furrowed her brow, and after examining it for a while, she finally spoke: "Judging from the pattern characteristics, it's almost certain that this is the Snow-Snow Fruit of the Logia type."

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