Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

Kira quickly handed over the weapon.

"Boss, if you want to use it, then go ahead!"

Ian took the sickle and used the same trick again.

He tossed the sickle into the air, then lightly slashed forward with the [Iron Ore Saber].

It's like a hot knife cutting butter.

Ian's Iron Ore Saber effortlessly severed the blade of Kira's scythe.

This sight of iron being cut like mud once again opened Kira's eyes.

"A swordsman who has mastered the 'Breath of All Things' can cut through steel; this is the second level of a swordsman's skill."

Ian handed the scythe, which had broken in two, back to Kira.

"On the high seas, people are used to calling 'Iron-Cutting Swordsmen' — Sword Masters."

"Above the Sword Master, there is the Great Sword Master. But that's not something you need to know right now."

Kira held the scythe in both hands, gazing at the smooth, mirror-like cut of the blade, and nodded solemnly.

"I know, boss."

This time.

Kira addressed Ian with much more sincerity than before.

Before today.

Kira still sees Ian as his "newly recognized boss," and there isn't much of a deep bond between them.

But after this "Swordsmanship Lesson by Teacher Adrian" ended...

Kira already considered Ian as one of his own.

After all, what Ian just said already reflected his situation with Kidd.

Kidd and Kira.

These two "natives of the South China Sea" have neither blood ties nor renowned teachers; they truly developed through purely self-taught methods...

What Ian showed the two, whether it was "strength" or "knowledge," was of great benefit to them.

It's not just Kira.

Kidd had a similar idea, and he asked for advice with great interest.

"Boss! Do Devil Fruits also have 'levels'?"

"Of course."

Ian casually tapped the ground beneath his feet, and the earth was instantly assimilated into soft clay.

"If you have a deep enough understanding of your own abilities, you can extend those abilities to the external environment."

This state of being is called 'awakening'.

"...Alright, you don't need to try now! You don't even understand magnets yet, so don't even think about 'awakening'!"

"In short, whether it's 'swordsmanship' or 'fruits,' they are all abilities built on the foundation of the 'body.'"

"Once you're physically fit, everything else will be easier to manage."

Ian considered that today's lesson content was already quite substantial.

He decided to temporarily refrain from explaining the concept of "domineering" to the two of them.

Given their current physical abilities, even if they knew about [Overbearing Aura], they wouldn't be able to use it at all.

Kidd and Kira nodded excitedly.

"Got it, boss!"

The banquet continued.

The bear, who had just disappeared, suddenly appeared next to Ian.

“Um, Mr. Adrian…”

"Have you made up your mind?"

Ian glanced at the bear, then stood up.

"Let's talk inside the chapel! It's quieter there."

In the chapel.

Bonnie was happily enjoying the food and fresh water that had just been brought in.

Big Bear looked at his daughter with a doting expression for a while, then spoke softly.

"I just contacted Dragon."

"Well, continue."

He said Vegapunk is currently on Punk Hazard Island, which is heavily guarded and inaccessible to ordinary people.

Big Bear clenched his fist slightly, a hint of regret flashing across his face.

"As for the user of the Op-Op Fruit, the Revolutionary Army hasn't gathered any intelligence on it, only knowing that the World Government had offered a bounty for this fruit a few years ago..."

"However, I already know the location of Germa 66!"

Ian raised his brow.

"North Sea?"

"No, Germa 66 is in the East China Sea now."

Big Bear shook his head and explained.

“There are countries fighting in the East China Sea, and one of them has hired the Kingdom of Germa to fight for them.”

Ian nodded.

That's understandable...

"So you want to go to the East Blue now? To find Germa 66?"

"Correct!"

Big Bear clenched his fists.

"I want to confirm whether Germa 66 is aware of the existence of the disease 'Azure Jade Scale'."

"I cannot give a precise answer to this question."

Ian reminded him.

"But I suggest that if you want to make sure Bonnie's treatment goes perfectly, you should go directly to Vegapunk."

"At the very least, you need to get a treatment plan from Vegapunk!"

"But……"

Big Bear hesitated.

“Dorag said…”

"Are you a fanatic of Dorag?"

Ian couldn't help but interrupt the other person.

"You believe everything he says?"

Big Bear stared at Ian.

"So what's your method?"

“I said I could offer other assistance.”

Ian reminded him.

"But that's a different price."

Big Bear glanced at Bonnie, who was still happily eating beside him.

His gaze lingered for a moment on the "gem" on the other person's face.

"As long as Bonnie's illness can be cured..."

Big Bear said firmly.

"Whatever the cost, I'm willing to accept it!"

Chapter 74 The Great Bear is in My Trap!

"That's what I said..."

Ian looked at the bear and gave it a kind smile.

"After all, I'm not some kind of demon."

"Before Joelle Bonney heals her 'jade scales' and grows up healthy to adulthood."

"You, Bartholomew Bear, need to become my most loyal subordinate."

"It's simple, right?"

This condition is indeed much simpler than Big Bear had imagined!

The other party even added a condition that "Bonnie must survive to adulthood in good health".

Without hesitation, Big Bear agreed to Ian's request.

From this moment on...

Big Bear has "sold himself" to Ian!

“Very good, now let’s talk about the three options we mentioned earlier.”

With a thought, Ian conjured a lump of clay that appeared out of thin air and was shaped into a strangely shaped blue planet.

Two large lines running across the planet divide it into four parts.

These two "major lines" are actually the Red Earth and the Grand Line!

"The three options I mentioned to you before."

Ian pointed to the "North Sea" region of the blue planet.

"First is the [Op-Op Fruit]. The person who currently possesses this ability is called 'Trafalgar Law'. He is from the North Blue, and his exact location is currently unknown. However, I know a way to lure him out."

"Secondly, there is Germa 66, or the Vinsmoke family under the leadership of Vinsmoke Judge."

"Vinsmoke Judge, a former member of the MADS organization, is particularly skilled in gene technology and android technology. In these two areas, he may be no less capable than Vegapunk!"

"Finally, there is Dr. Vegapunk, who is now located on Punk Hazard at the forefront of the New World."

"Besides these three, there are other doctors or ability users on the high seas who may know about the 'Jade Scale' ailment and its treatment, such as Crocus at Reverse Mountain and Twin Gorges, and the witch of Drum Island..."

As Ian recounted a wealth of information without reservation, hope grew stronger within Big Bear.

He was like a headless fly, wanting to save Bonnie but unable to find a direction!

But now, there are plenty of feasible methods available, and all that's needed is for Big Bear to personally verify them.

Ian launched into a long explanation, recounting all the possible treatments he knew that might be effective for "Jade Scales".

In closing, he brought up the "world's greatest mind" again.

"In my opinion, the best option among these choices is to go to Punk Hazard!"

Ian said seriously.

"Dr. Vegapunk, he is the most likely person to cure Bonney!"

"But Dragon—um."

Big Bear paused here, then suddenly changed his words.

"The World Government probably wouldn't allow anyone to contact Dr. Vegapunk so casually, would it?"

“You’re right, but this isn’t unsolvable.”