Hera nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll help. It just so happens I've found a helper for you all."
Her Observation Haki had already discovered the Polar Tang submerged underwater and the members of the Heart Pirates aboard it.
Besides Trafalgar Law and his crewmates, Hera also spotted a familiar figure. Momonosuke, one of the two people all One Piece fans want to kill the most, was actually on the Heart Pirates' ship as well.
Inside the submarine at that moment, Trafalgar Law, who had just traded fifty pirate hearts for a Shichibukai position, was pondering how to defeat Doflamingo.
A light gate manifested on the Polar Tang. Under Trafalgar Law's astonished gaze, Little Hera stepped out from the gate.
"You're Trafalgar Law, right? The boss wants to see you. Also, you can bring one companion along."
Little Hera's gaze turned toward Bepo. As a polar bear of the Mink Tribe, he looked fluffy and seemed like he would feel great to touch when not transformed.
When Momonosuke saw the cute Little Hera, he excitedly jumped out of Shakky's arms on the Heart Pirates' ship, wanting to pounce into Little Hera's embrace.
Before he could take advantage of his age to grope Little Hera, a bullet from the 'minute hand' in Little Hera's hand had already struck him.
Little Hera, possessing the Main Body's memories, naturally had no friendly feelings toward Momonosuke. The power of the Rewind-Rewind Fruit had been infused into that bullet.
Momonosuke suddenly felt a sharp pain throughout his body, as if his entire being was shrinking. His already child-sized frame gradually became even smaller.
He slowly regressed from a child into an infant, and finally vanished from within the submarine.
"Since you like pretending to be a kid, I'll just let time flow backward for you."
Momonosuke's time was completely rewound by the Zafkiel bullet that had absorbed the Rewind-Rewind Fruit, and he vanished from this world.
Little Hera watched as the shocked Trafalgar Law gripped his sword, wanting to release a 'ROOM,' and raised her own gun barrel.
"What, are you close with him?"
The pressure emanating from the Admiral's clone caused Trafalgar Law's stress to multiply. He put away his sword and shook his head.
"Not close, Argo-ya. I have no desire to start a conflict with you."
Little Hera stowed her gun and gave an elegant bow. "Very well, the Main Body requests your presence. Stop dawdling."
Seeing no way to avoid it, Trafalgar Law could only step into the rift behind Little Hera. Little Hera's gaze continued to linger on Bepo.
That look made Bepo feel like he was some kind of cute pet.
However, as the situation was currently out of his control, Bepo could only allow Little Hera to grab the fluffy fur on his arm and pull him into the banquet.
Upon entering the banquet hall, Trafalgar Law saw Riku Dold III, who had regained his kingdom, and the celebrating Resistance Army.
His Observation Haki could no longer sense Doflamingo's presence, and the toys that had once been everywhere had also disappeared.
Seeing a somewhat worried Trafalgar Law, Hera's Main Body said, "Don't be nervous. I called you here mainly because many people were injured when they were turned into toys, and I need you to help treat them."
"Besides, you're a Shichibukai. Is there any need to be so afraid of the Marines?"
Hearing that Hera only wanted him to treat those who had changed back from toys, Trafalgar Law breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but retort:
"Moriah, Sir Crocodile, and Doflamingo were also Shichibukai when you defeated them."
"One thing at a time. I assume you won't do anything that makes me feel I must defeat you, Trafalgar Law. I still have a bit of interest in your devil fruit."
"But then again, you were saved by Rosinante, so you probably won't be like those other pirates."
Sensing a hint of chill in Hera's words, Trafalgar Law quickly said, "I'm not like those pirates who go around looting and creating chaos."
Bepo also hurriedly added, "Our Heart Pirates' funds are all earned by the Boss treating people. At most, we've taken out a few groups of pirates who were lured by the Ope-Ope no Mi."
Hera nodded in satisfaction. She could sense that Bepo wasn't lying. After all, he was a child raised by Rosinante; without having experienced Rosinante's death,
he possessed a bit less cruelty and a bit more of his inherent gentleness compared to the original story.
"That's good. Keep it up. I wouldn't want to make Sengoku's foster son sad one day."
Next, her gaze turned to Bepo beside him, and she asked, "You're a member of the Mink Tribe, right? Do you know where Zou is?"
Bepo was shocked to hear this familiar name coming from a Marine Admiral. "How do you know about that place?"
Then, he subconsciously covered the life card of his brother, who was on Zou, in his pocket.
This small movement naturally couldn't escape Hera's perception. Under Hera's control, the life card floated out of Bepo's pocket. As Hera split the life card into two halves, she said:
"Why so nervous? I'm just curious about that elephant that has been walking non-stop for 800 years. Besides, I also want a Mink Tribe companion."
Hearing Hera's words, Bepo breathed a sigh of relief. Although the name 'Nightmare' was feared by pirates everywhere, there had never been a report of her breaking her word.
Since Hera said she was just curious and looking for a companion, then there was no problem. But thinking about the attitude of the Mink Tribe on Zou toward humans, Bepo became a bit worried again.
Seeing Bepo's concern, Hera continued, "Don't worry. Since it's a partnership, it naturally has to be mutual. I don't have the habit of forcing people."
Completely reassured, Bepo was lifted up by a group of Little Heras who couldn't wait any longer and was carried off elsewhere.
In a relaxing setting like a banquet, Hera had released all her clones. The group of clones, still possessing a child's temperament, had long been unable to restrain their curiosity toward the giant plush toy that was Bepo.
Monet and the others, who remained in the Dressrosa Kingdom, also recognized the boy and greeted him.
Although Trafalgar Law was somewhat surprised that Baby-5, Monet, and Sugar had suddenly become members of the New Navy, he found it reasonable considering the one who acted was the Nightmare Admiral.
Soon, everyone was immersed in the lively banquet.
The next day, Hera, having promised Riku Dold III to help with the healing, slightly remodeled the previous Colosseum, turning it into a large open-air hospital.
The people of the Little Peoples Kingdom also came to help one after another. Under the persuasion of Reiju and Nami, they also decided to truly integrate into the Dressrosa Kingdom.
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