South Sea, Sobel Kingdom.
A month ago, because Kuma announced his withdrawal from the Shichibukai and his departure from Government control.
The World Government, in a fit of rage, just...got angry.
Unable to deal with Kuma, the Government immediately announced that Sobel Kingdom would be removed from the list of affiliated countries.
This move was a mixed bag for Sobel Kingdom.
The good news was that Sobel Kingdom would no longer have to pay huge Heavenly Tribute.
The bad news was that Sobel, having lost Navy protection, would now become a primary target for pirate raids.
In fact, in the past month or so, Sobel Kingdom had already suffered no less than a handful of pirate attacks.
Fortunately...
This country had a guardian deity.
Kuma, as a former Shichibukai, foresaw this situation.
Ever since the Water 7 incident, he had rushed back to Sobel without stopping.
With Kuma stationed there, the small-fry pirates of the South Sea were easily defeated, which prevented much loss of life.
However, this also indirectly confined Kuma to Sobel Kingdom, preventing him from freely sailing out to sea.
Just when Bonney's illness had finally gotten better, they, father and daughter, couldn't reunite.
Because of this, Sobel's acting king, Brutog, and Queen Mother Connie, both felt very bad.
Sobel Kingdom, Southern Church.
"It's alright, Granny Keni, you've sheltered Bonney for so many years, now it's my turn to protect you all!"
Kuma, dressed in his priest's attire again, said gently.
"No, Kuma, you've always been protecting and sheltering us!"
Queen Mother Connie said.
"Because I am also a person of this country, this is my hometown!"
Kuma smiled.
"And this is also Bonney's hometown, I must protect the place where she grew up, and definitely not let her cry sadly because her hometown is destroyed!"
This was Kuma's thought after seeing the report of the Cocoyasi Village incident three days ago.
He knew that the destruction of Cocoyasi Village would inevitably be an unbearable pain for Nami.
Therefore, he absolutely did not want Bonney to experience such pain.
Just then.
"Kuma! Queen Mother!"
Fisherman Yu Yu, the gangster fisherman in overalls, rushed in, his face showing visible excitement and elation.
"They're here! They're...back!"
"What's wrong? Fisherman Yu Yu, have pirates come again?"
Kuma immediately stood up, ready for battle.
"No...no, not pirates, it's little Bonney...Bonney is back! Mr. Rolin brought Bonney back!"
Fisherman Yu Yu gestured as he spoke.
"Really!!!"
...
...
A few miles from the church, in the sky.
The "Never Empty Army" flew through the air.
This time, it wasn't relying on the floating power of the Chicken Talisman.
Instead, it was controlled and driven by Vivi, the new Float-Float Fruit ability user.
"Oh~ That's Dad and Queen Mother Connie!"
The moment she saw her father, Kuma, step out of the church, Bonney, who had returned home, could no longer contain her excitement. Amidst the exclamations of Fisherman Yu Yu, Toz, and others, she leaped directly from the bow of the ship.
During her descent, a magical light shone.
Bonney directly transformed into her Magical Girl form and flew into her father Kuma's arms.
"Dad, I missed you so much~"
"Me too, Bonney!"
Kuma whispered gently, his large hand softly stroking his daughter's small head.
"Oh, oh, oh!"
"She... she transformed!"
"Bonney really turned into a Magical Girl!"
Fisherman Yu Yu, Toz, Tudou, and others exclaimed repeatedly.
"So... so cute, Bonnie, come let Grandma spoil you~"
Queen Mother Connie took little Bonney from Kuma's hands, showering her with affection and intimacy.
While they were talking,
Vivi controlled the "Never Empty Army" to land smoothly on the open ground in front of the church.
Roland was the first to disembark, with the girls following closely behind him.
"Mr. Roland, it was really troublesome for you to make this trip!"
Kuma, holding Bonney, went forward and apologized.
"Don't worry about it, with Thor here, it's all done in the blink of an eye!"
Roland said nonchalantly.
"Mr. Roland has come from afar and visited our country again, it truly makes us feel honored!"
Acting King Brudog spoke politely.
"You idiot son, instead of saying these formal words, why don't you go prepare the banquet with your old mother? Fisherman Yu Yu, Toz, Tudou, you all come along too!"
Queen Mother Connie spoke decisively.
"Yes!!!"
The three gangster fishermen cheerfully responded.
Roland's group entered the church at Kuma's invitation.
Compared to a few months ago, the church had undergone a great change.
All the wooden seals on the windows that were used to block natural light had been removed.
All the furnishings were also brand new, and there were also slight changes to the statues used for people to worship and pray, which at first glance bore a slight resemblance to Roland's face.
"Everyone, it's a bit simple, please bear with us. Bonney, go get some snacks to entertain everyone, they're still in the old spot!"
Kuma instructed, then walked directly to Sabo and Koala.
Since seeing Kuma, both of them had been silent, just watching, their eyes red, until now.
"Mr. Bear, long time no see!"
Sabo whispered, not without a choke.
"Kuma, after so many years, do you still recognize us?"
Koala asked nervously.
"Haha, of course I recognize you. I've been secretly watching you. Sabo, Koala, you are both excellent warriors now!"
Kuma said gently.
Listening to Kuma say his name,
Sabo and Koala finally couldn't hold back anymore and both threw themselves into Kuma's arms.
"Eh?"
"Eh eh eh!"
Watching this scene, Nami, Vivi, Perona, and the other girls couldn't help but widen their beautiful eyes.
"Bonnie, your dad and Koala actually know each other~"
Kuina said in surprise.
"I don't know that either!"
Bonney scratched her head in confusion.
"Sabo and Koala are from the Revolutionary Army. Bonney's father, Kuma, used to be a cadre of the Revolutionary Army, so it's only natural that they know each other!"
Secretary Kalifa spoke on behalf of Roland to explain.
"So that's how it is!"
Bonney nodded, then pulled her good friend Kuina to distribute the prepared snacks to Koala and Sabo.
"Thank you, Kui... ah... ah ah ah! I remember now!"
Sabo suddenly couldn't help but shout out.
"Sabo, why are you suddenly shouting? You scared Kuina!"
Koala mercilessly hit Sabo on the back of the head.
"Koala, have you forgotten too? One of our missions to the East Blue this time was to confirm something!"
Sabo said.
"Eh?"
Koala was first startled, then she also reacted, and immediately looked at Kuina with burning eyes.
"W-what's wrong?"
Noticing their intense gazes, Kuina couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
"Kuina-chan, I want to ask you a question, do you know Koushirou from Shimotsuki Village?"
Koala asked seriously.
"What do you mean 'know or not know'? Uncle Koushirou is Kuina's father!"
Bonney said.
"Ah, I am Shimotsuki Kuina, Koushirou's daughter!"
Kuina nodded.
"207 Eh~ Eh eh eh~"
Sabo and Koala both exclaimed in surprise.
Even Kuma was momentarily stunned.
He still remembered that ten years ago, during their trip to the East Blue, Dragon brought him and Ivankov to his old friend's dojo to buy food.
At that time, Dragon's old friend had just unfortunately experienced the pain of losing his daughter, his only daughter having died young.
Kuma didn't know the name of the deceased girl, but he did know that Dragon's old friend's name was Koushirou.
"I see, Kuina, you are Koushirou's second daughter, before I..."
Kuma hadn't finished his sentence.
"No, Uncle Kuma, my father only has one daughter, me!"
Kuina said seriously.
As soon as she said this, Kuma, Sabo, and Koala were all stunned again.
Dragon knew the name Kuina, and had even met Kuina.
So when he saw Kuina in the news, he asked Sabo and Koala to go to Shimotsuki Village to confirm. If it was really true, perhaps they could learn some information about the Air Force from Koushirou.
Before setting off, Dragon also informed Sabo and Koala about Koushirou's relevant information.
This included the fact that Koushirou once had a daughter named Kuina.
Therefore...
Sabo and Koala were greatly startled when they suddenly learned that the Kuina in front of them was not only named the same as Koushirou's daughter, but was also Koushirou's daughter.
However, they quickly came up with the same thought as Kuma.
That is, the Kuina in front of them was Koushirou's second daughter.
To commemorate his eldest daughter, he continued the name Kuina.
However...
This thought had just emerged when it was denied by Kuina.
Koushirou only had one daughter!!!
The Kuina who died ten years ago had been resurrected in this era!!!
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