"It's unbelievable."

After conducting a detailed examination of Whitebeard's body, Marco almost thought that his father had been changed into a shell... It is also appropriate to use the metaphor of changing into a shell, because although his father's body still has the scars engraved on the skin

, but the organs inside are truly brand new.

"...This was done by Rai?"

Whitebeard nodded.

At this time, even Marco's face became serious, "This power is really incredible. So, dad, do you need to inform the people on the ship about this?"

Whitebeard shook his head.

"Everything is business as usual, just as it was in the past."

Whitebeard did not intend to make too much of his good health, "...Although I don't want to hide anything from my children, I have to protect my daughter."

Marco understood what Whitebeard meant.

The number of members of the Whitebeard Pirates is really too large. Once the news that Rai has magical healing power spreads like wildfire, what awaits her will be the encirclement and suppression of the whole world. However, after curing her father, Rai will

His whereabouts were unknown, which made it impossible for them to protect Ley, so they could only try their best to block the news.

"If that's the case, Dad, you will still have to take medicine as usual in the future, but I will replace the medicine with health supplements. The most important thing is, Dad, your alcohol consumption will still be under my control."

Marco had a smile in his eyes, "Is it okay?"

"I know, I know."

Whitebeard knew he would say this, "But when no one is around in private, you can always let me drink a little."

"Then it should be in moderation."

Marco, "If Rai is here, I don't want to see my dad in such a bad state as he drinks heavily."

"...You just grab my weak points and treat me, right?"

Whitebeard was defeated.

——

In a peaceful and peaceful courtyard, Lucas and Zaifa sat opposite each other.

"I have just taken up the post of Vice Admiral. I must be very busy. Why do you still have time to come to me?"

When Lucas suddenly visited, Zaifa was surprised, but his words could not hide the joy.

"I feel a little bored staying in the office, so I wanted to come to Teacher Zifa to get some fresh air."

Lucas laughed.

"Are you worried?"

Lucas was stunned.

"I can feel that you don't seem very happy."

"Well, this..."

Lucas said helplessly: "I really can't hide it from you, teacher."

"Why?"

Zaifa asked with concern: "Is someone bullying you at the headquarters?"

"Not really, I just——"

Lucas hesitated for a moment and chose to tell the truth, "I just need to think about the future."

After the mission is completed, Rai will leave this world, and as for Lucas's own stay, Rai will leave the choice in Lucas's own hands.

Should I leave with her, or stay here and become a navy?

It's a cruel choice. From a rational point of view, Lucas doesn't have much sense of belonging to the Navy. He just can't sit back and ignore the many darkness that still exists in this world.

There are many people in the Navy and the public who have high expectations for him. As long as he thinks that by doing his best, more families will avoid the fate of being broken up and displaced, Lucas will feel a sense of happiness.

He couldn't get away at this time.

【...That's it.】

Understanding the beliefs that Lucas insisted on, Rai chose to support, [Although it is a pity that we cannot travel together, the wall of the world will not cut off the resonance of our souls, and we will always keep in touch when necessary.]

【I will come back here.】

[When the time comes——]

[I believe we can all become better versions of ourselves]

Lucas looked up at the blue sky, his mother's gentle voice still lingering in his ears, as if she had never left. Although he was left here alone, he was not alone.

Have a nice trip, Mom.

——

When leaving the Grand Line, Rai was not eager to enter the new world, but chose to visit his old friends.

Today's Honmaru is really lively, and the emotions on the faces of the Swordsman Fusangshin are obviously a little higher than usual, because - Rai is back.

"Grow up, Rai."

In front of the pillar where Lay used to measure his height, Yi Qi Yi shook his head and gestured at Lay's current height, which was a full head taller than before.

Yi Qi Yizhen said with emotion: "In the blink of an eye, the little girl has grown so much in a place we don't even know about."

"Human girls generally develop rapidly around Rai's age."

Looking at the girl who was almost as tall as him, Yauken Toshiro's purple eyes were full of smiles, "If possible, I really hope that the passage of time can appear slower on you."

"Don't tell me that I'm getting older."

Rai said helplessly.

Rai's height is indeed growing in a strip-like manner. Although she still belongs to the category of loli, the outline of her face and the subtle development of certain parts of her body are gradually beginning to develop in the direction of a girl.

The hair as thick as seaweed is spread behind the back, reaching up to the thighs. When the wind blows slightly, the fragrance on the hair will spread; those eyes that carry the entire starry sky on the plump silkworm seem to be everywhere all the time.

They all have a full smile, and just a simple gaze will give people a healing feeling of soaking in the natural spring water; the neat and exquisite appearance, and the elegant conversation engraved in the bones have brought her huge influence.

Temperament bonus.

She is becoming more and more dazzling. If she gets a little bigger, there will probably be an endless stream of suitors attracted by her.

I wonder if I should remind Rai to curb her charm a little.

I feel like if I continue, more and more perverts will fall in love with her.

Before he returned here, Rai didn't know that he had changed so much. After all, the people of the Grand Line were extremely developed. Standing next to most people, Rai could only reach the height of a human calf.

In the past, Rai was one of the shortest in the main group. Now, judging from her slightly superior figure, she can already become the older sister of some daggers.

"Rye will grow up quickly, won't he?"

Toshiro, the short swordsman of the Awataguchi Sword Sect, hugged Rai, his cheek touching Rai's chest, his round and bright eyes full of expectation, "Will she become Bauten's favorite person/wife?"

"If Bao Ding can like it."

Lai, who couldn't refuse her cute 'brother', pinched Toshiro's little face. She smiled and agreed to the unreasonable request, "I will try my best to see."

She already has a "child" and can actually be selected into the category of wife/wife.

"It's a little too early to talk about this kind of issue."

Yauken Toshiro distanced the distance between Rai and Houto Toshiro from being too close.

"Bao Ding, you can't say such misleading words to Rai."

Yi Qi Yizhen educated his younger brother: "Besides, you are a boy. Men and women are not close to each other. You can't get into Lai's arms like this in the future."

Lai's secondary female characteristics have slowly begun to develop, and he has been thinking deeply about the future of the little girl for a long time - as always, he feels that Lai cannot develop his wrong understanding of the intimate relationship between men and women.

Well, if you go outside, you will easily suffer a loss.

"But I like Rai and want to hug the person I like. Isn't this okay?"

Bao Ding asked a very serious question.

I shook my head and covered my forehead with a headache. You don’t understand at all.

Even if this is the case, I would not hesitate to say harsh words to my lovely brothers.

Rai touched Baoding Toshiro's head and said, "I like Baoding too, let's go play together."

"Well, let's go see the retreating tigers."

Bao Ding held Lai's hand and shared with her some things that happened when Lai was away, "I retired to practice some time ago. After I came back from practice, the little tigers all turned into majestic big tigers."

"...Lai, you are becoming more and more like a sister."

Looking at the scene of Rai coaxing these coquettish daggers like Awataguchi, Candachi Kiri Mitsutada sighed.

"Isn't that the little princess's usual style?"

Mikazuki Munechika once again used the title that made Rai feel extremely ashamed.
To be continued...