The Tomorrow quickly passed through the West Blue.
It was only a day's journey from Reverse Mountain, the entrance to the Grand Line.
"Ang!"
A high-pitched, clear phoenix cry came from the horizon.
"Gion is back."
The women from all over the ship came to the deck.
They waved at the phoenix on the horizon.
"The Sun and Moon Pirates' Vice-Captain is back."
Nico Robin, who hadn't seen her since boarding the ship, also looked over curiously, gazing at the second most famous figure of the Sun and Moon Pirates.
The phoenix descended.
It landed on the ship.
Returning to her human form, Gion's beautiful face and figure were revealed.
"Captain Kevin, I got it."
Gion took out the Ope-Ope no Mi she had obtained.
It had a unique heart shape.
"Is this the Devil Fruit that the World Government wanted to buy for five billion Berries?"
"It doesn't seem particularly special."
"The Ope-Ope no Mi, does it mean it's for performing surgeries?"
Everyone curiously observed the Ope-Ope no Mi.
"The Ope-Ope no Mi is rumored to possess the ability of Immortality Surgery."
Stussy knew many secrets of the deep sea.
"Immortality?"
Everyone gasped, their mouths slightly agape.
Immortality was a primal dream that all humans had longed for since ancient times.
Yet, no one had ever heard of anyone achieving it.
Kevin's words, "Immortality is not certain, but longevity definitely is," made everyone completely dispel any doubts.
"Then Captain, hurry up and eat it."
"Yes, Captain, you are the most important."
"If the Captain becomes immortal, he can protect us forever."
"The Captain is also going to become a Devil Fruit user."
Everyone looked at Kevin in unison.
Even with the temptation of immortality, no one felt any greed.
Kevin took the Ope-Ope no Mi from everyone's hands, and everyone watched him intently.
They anticipated the moment Kevin would eat the Devil Fruit.
But Kevin turned around.
He handed the Ope-Ope no Mi in his hand to Belo Betty: "Here!"
"Ah?"
Belo Betty looked at the Ope-Ope no Mi, so close at hand, in disbelief.
She Foolishly pointed to herself.
"Me?"
Belo Betty, who was usually very bold and straightforward, hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but say, "Captain Kevin, it would be too wasteful for me to eat the Ope-Ope no Mi."
This was Belo Betty's heartfelt thought.
Five billion Berries.
Immortality Surgery.
Belo Betty believed she wasn't worthy of it; only the Captain was qualified.
"It was prepared for you from the start."
"But Captain, I just joined the Pirate Crew, and I haven't done anything yet, haven't shown any use. To give me such a fruit, I feel very conflicted."
Belo Betty still didn't dare to reach out.
It was too precious.
Everyone stared blankly at this scene.
Especially Nico Robin, who had just joined the Pirate Crew not long ago.
Her eyes were full of smiles.
"I really came to the right place. The Sun and Moon Pirates are too good, and the Captain is the best."
"Only by eating the Ope-Ope no Mi can you be useful. When the Ope-Ope no Mi is developed to its peak, it does possess the ability to grant immortality, but it requires the sacrifice of one's life. You probably can't use the Immortality Surgery on yourself."
Kevin explained.
Otherwise, Belo Betty would always feel guilty and pressured.
"I understand, Captain, please rest assured. I will definitely work hard to develop the Ope-Ope no Mi. No matter the cost, I will use the Immortality Surgery ability for the Captain."
Belo Betty patted her half-exposed chest.
Kevin quickly averted his gaze.
The movement was too big.
He saw it.
Kevin said speechlessly, "Who told you to die?"
"Captain, don't be polite. The longer you live, the more uncomfortable the World Government will be. Your value is much greater than mine. I am willing."
Belo Betty leaned closer, patting her chest even louder.
Too close.
Kevin tried to shift his gaze, but he could still see.
Belo Betty, you're really too kind.
Kevin composed himself, avoiding making a fool of himself in front of everyone, and looking straight ahead, he said, "Did you forget what I told you before? Now, everyone can have one resurrection per month. When Betty, you become strong enough to use the Immortality Surgery, you can use it on us once a month. You don't actually need to die."
The Ope-Ope no Mi and the system's cheat.
They were simply a perfect match.
If others obtained the Ope-Ope no Mi, at most, it would be one life exchanged for one person's immortality.
But the Sun and Moon Pirates were different.
The ability to resurrect, combined with the Ope-Ope no Mi, was an infinite BUG.
"Oh, I almost forgot."
Belo Betty smiled sheepishly.
"Captain, so does that mean we can also be immortal?"
The boisterous Lily rushed in front of Kevin, looking at him eagerly.
After receiving Kevin's nod.
Lily jumped up excitedly.
"Lily, why are you so excited? You're a giant; your lifespan is much longer than ours."
Lily giggled foolishly, "Because I can't bear to part with everyone. I'm afraid I'll have to send you off one by one in the future. I don't want to burn paper for you every year; it's too troublesome."
Everyone, who had just been moved...
watched Lily speechlessly.
"Immortality."
Stussy stretched out her hand, as if to touch the sky.
She felt it was so unreal.
"Putting everything else aside, being here is much better than with the World Government."
Stussy thought that one day she could also be immortal, and she quietly looked at Kevin.
It was thanks to being noticed and recruited into the Sun and Moon Pirates.
Otherwise, with the World Government, she would never receive such treatment.
"This means I can be with Kevin forever."
Hancock cupped her reddened cheeks.
The still very young Koala and Kuina.
Did not have such a deep understanding yet.
But everyone was happy, so they couldn't help but feel happy too.
Gion silently came to Kevin's side, just as always, quietly, always standing behind Kevin. No matter when, she was always there behind him.
"Immortality? Resurrection?"
The most shocked was Nico Robin.
She knew the Sun and Moon Pirates was a legendary Pirate Crew even before she joined.
But this scene before her was too astonishing.
It was as if everything was happening in a story.
"Is it true?"
Nico Robin, who was familiar with all history, could not find any matching fragments in history.
"You are the new companion, Nico Robin. Welcome. On behalf of the Marines, I apologize for what happened to your hometown."
Gion turned and said apologetically to Nico Robin.
Nico Robin was still in shock.
She didn't react for a moment.
After reacting, Nico Robin pursed her lips, trying to hold on.
Her hometown was destroyed, and Nico Robin had never received an apology, but rather malice, malice from the entire world.
She didn't hope for revenge for her hometown.
To receive an apology was already the most extravagant dream.
Gion was not a Marine now, but in Nico Robin's eyes, she was the true Marine.
"Gion Vice-Captain..."
"Call me Gion."
"Okay!"
"What are you two chatting about? Why are you crying?" Kevin turned around, looking at Nico Robin, whose eyes were filled with tears. Isn't Robin quite strong-willed? Why does she get teary-eyed so easily?
"I was just telling Robin about your many legendary and mysterious aspects, Kevin, so she wouldn't be too captivated by the captain's charm."
"I didn't, I didn't..."
Nico Robin waved her hands frantically, her gaze darting away.
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