The Great Voyage Begins with the Celestial Dragons

Stella said, glancing at Usopp.

"Aunt Stella, I don't mind suffering and exhaustion! As long as my mother can be cured!"

Usopp patted his chest and proudly raised his head.

Although he is young, he has already started to share the household chores.

Stella shook her head and offered a solution to the root cause:

"It might be much more painful than you imagine. The last method is to cure Banchina. As long as she is healthy, even missing her won't be a problem. But you have to understand how high the price is to cure Banchina."

Healing Banchina will solve all the problems.

Given her relationship with Luther, arrangements had already been made in the Kingdom of Gaya.

What those doctors just said wasn't accurate; the idea that the Drum Kingdom was a medical mecca is a thing of the past.

Because the new king expelled the doctors, almost all the famous doctors fled the Kingdom of Drum.

As a neighboring country of the Drum Kingdom, the Kingdom of Jaya naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity, and almost all the doctors were captured.

Those doctors were all assigned to the Sky Island to serve the entire force under Luther's command.

With the doctors of the Drum Kingdom and the scientific team led by Quinn, in terms of medical science alone, the Kingdom of Jaya is only slightly inferior to the Holy Land's medical system, which possesses Vegapunk.

Banchina's condition is a big problem for the doctors in Eregia, but not so much for the Kingdom of Jaya.

Stella also heard that Luther and King Riku of Dressrosa made a deal, and the deal included a Paramecia-type Healing Fruit.

On the other side, Usopp processed Banchina's information, composed himself, and resolutely raised his head:

"Aunt Stella, don't tell me how difficult it is, just tell me what to do. I must save my mother!"

He had never even heard of the Drum Kingdom that the doctors had mentioned, let alone cured Banchina.

He knew long ago that Stella was not an ordinary person.

I not only learned a lot about things on the high seas, but also met many different kinds of people.

Stella's abilities have always been something Usopp admires.

He even idolized Stella as a father figure, hoping to become like her in the future.

"It's difficult in some ways, but not difficult in others. Usopp, always remember that you have to pay a price for what you want to gain."

Stella finished speaking calmly and slowly, then got up and walked out.

"Come with me, I can help you make the connection, but whether you can cure Banchina depends on your own abilities."

As she spoke, she walked toward her home in Xiluobu Village.

"Aunt Stella...Mom...I can do it!"

Usopp took a deep breath, cheered himself up, and then took off his pirate bandana. He wouldn't wear such a thing if it weren't to make his mother happy.

After making up his mind, he followed Stella.

He had a premonition that this time, following along would lead him to a completely different future...

Chapter 241 The Daily Life of the Boys

2 years later.

Holy site, Don Quixote Palace.

“Master, Gion hasn’t returned for 221 days since she left! I think she’s forgotten about you now that she has a disciple!”

Hancock knelt obediently beside Luther, constantly speaking ill of Gion.

Luther enjoyed the massage from Tengetsu, watching with amusement as Hancock vied for his attention like a little girl.

It is now 1509, and two years have passed since Mermaid Island was founded.

"It's been a while since I've paid attention to those little ones. How are they doing now?"

Luther raised his head slightly and asked Tengetsu.

Compared to a few years ago, Tianyue Shi has not lost her charm with the passage of time; on the contrary, her appearance has gained a more mellow and mature beauty. This beauty embodies both the composure and calmness sculpted by time, as well as the unique elegance and tenderness of a woman.

Because she consistently bore the heavy responsibility of maintaining the Don Quixote family's internal affairs, her demeanor possessed an added maturity and dignity, inspiring respect in all who beheld her. However, this did not make her rigid; instead, it made her even more gentle and approachable. Her words remained as soft as the wind, and her every gesture carried a ladylike grace and maternal warmth.

"Your Highness, you should also pay more attention to those little ones."

Tian Yue raised a subtle yet warm smile, and her beautiful eyes curved gently into crescent shapes as her smile flowed.

The children that Luther subdued were mostly those she was watching over.

Although they each had their own guides, she was still responsible for their daily needs, so she knew their situations very well.

She enjoyed the process, especially since she herself was a failure as a mother, and Luther trusted her so much, which made her very grateful.

“I pay close attention to them, but they still prefer to talk to you when something happens to them,” Luther said, shaking his head helplessly.

Tian Yue covered her mouth and chuckled, her words tinged with teasing:

"Actually, they still want to say something to you, but they feel they haven't done anything and are a little embarrassed to contact you on ordinary days."

"Alright, I don't know them yet. Tell me the details."

Luther smiled and shook his head, confident that he had left a deep impression on those children.

However, it is still slightly inferior to the Heavenly Moon.

The maternal glow emanating from Tengetsu could sometimes leave even children who lacked maternal love in awe.

"Alright, let's start with Ace and the others."

Tian Yue smiled and agreed, thus getting to the point:

"Ace, Yamato, and Black Maria are still with Nekomamushi. They should be training in the South China Sea right now. Based on their bounties, their strength should be around 1 million."

Two years ago, because of Tiger's situation, Garp and Kuzan were directly exiled to the G5 Fortress in the New World, and they have not been transferred back to headquarters to this day.

The elite naval training camp was also brought back under Zephyr's control.

Since Zephyr had already laid a solid foundation, Luther felt comfortable letting Cat Viper take care of the kids, since Cat Viper was more than capable of suppressing the entire world.

Even without mentioning Nekomamushi, Ace and his companions were a formidable force with few rivals across the seas.

Luther nodded slightly and chuckled, "I heard that Yamato has been causing trouble again lately?"

"Yamato recently got the idea to become sworn brothers with Ace. And lately he's been trying to get the other kids to form some kind of Avengers alliance."

When Yamato was mentioned, Toki Amatsuki's face showed a hint of helplessness.

"Haha, let them go."

Luther simply smiled when he heard this; he had no intention of getting involved.

Yamato is someone who gives him a headache, if it weren't for the fact that he's somewhat afraid of him.

Having seen so much, his temperament has become wilder, and he often says he wants to follow his example and launch a Buster Call.

Ace, on the other hand, has become very calm and composed due to his upbringing, which is in stark contrast to Yamato.

As for Black Maria, the girl who was determined to take up the knife for him, she was the most worry-free one.

Moreover, according to Zephyr, with Maria's physical talent and hard work, it's only a matter of time before she becomes a near-Admiral, and becoming an Admiral only requires a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit that can enhance physical abilities.

"Then let the cat viper have a headache."

Amatsuki said with a smile, then brought up other people:

"Robin and Hiyori are both working for Olvia, and they are both being groomed for administrative roles, which they are doing very well. Robin practically manages the entire Sabaody Archipelago, and Hiyori is now her assistant."

"Those two are the ones who give me the least trouble," Luther remarked.

In terms of talent, these two are not the strongest.

But in terms of helping him, these two people definitely surpassed everyone else.

It takes a long time for strength to grow. Even though he had been training Yamato for almost 7 years, she was limited by her age and had no fruit, so she was only at the level of a Major General.

Only clerical staff like Hiyori and Robin can help him handle many things.

"Yes, they are very sensible at such a young age."

Thinking of his daughter, Hiyori, Tenzuki's eyes showed a hint of heartache.

Even though Hiyori never said it, she actually knew all along.

Not only did Hiyori not give up practicing her strength, she also worked tirelessly to learn management from Robin and Olvia.

Ultimately, Hiyori still wants to return to the country she never wants to go back to.

Tian Yueshi knew clearly in her heart that her purpose in going back was to avenge her and to replace the person she had almost forgotten.

"Moria recently found a batch of Mythical Zoan types, so I don't need to keep some of the Devil Fruits I have. In a few days, I'll give the Nekomata Fruit to Hiyori."

Luther's sudden voice startled Tianyue Shi.

But what followed was boundless gratitude.

The Cat-Cat Fruit, a Mythical Zoan type, is one of the few powerful fruits in Luther's possession.

By any measure, it shouldn't be Hiyori's turn, given her relatively weak strength and talent.

"Your Highness..."

Tianyue opened her mouth, but Luther smiled and covered it with his index finger:

“I’ve seen how hard you’ve been working lately. How can a mere mythical beast compare to your efforts?”

For Luther, it was something that could bring two people together through a single fruit, whether emotionally or in terms of mutual benefit.

He had witnessed Hiyori's growth firsthand, and his growth would greatly benefit Hiyori's future as well.

Olvia's current focus is on the Four Seas, the Revolutionary Army, and the World Government, while Robin is in charge of the first half of the Grand Line.

Even in the future, he will still need a person with management skills in the new world.

It's not like Wano Country now, where even after so much time, they still need Olvia's remote assistance to develop.

Moria is fine as a henchman or a captain, but he's far from being a warlord or a king.