Gancho was well aware of how Mansherry's ability could impact her life. In daily life, even when the Tontatta people were injured, Gancho preferred to use Tontatta herbal remedies for treatment. Unless the injury was life-threatening, he would not allow Mansherry to use her healing powers. This kind of limitation is common in the Paramecia fruit abilities, serving as a form of restriction. If these powers could be used freely without any cost, it would be akin to cheating.
The pure gold ring Nicholas provided, if it worked as he claimed, would at least ensure that Mansherry wouldn't have to worry about an early death and could live a fulfilling life.
After completing the treatment, Nicholas and Dragon temporarily bade farewell to the Tontatta tribe. They decided to visit Dressrosa. The pirates and underground criminals who had invaded Dressrosa were now significantly weakened with Doflamingo and his men gone. They were being hunted down by the reorganized Dressrosa guard and the citizens defending their home. The crisis in Dressrosa was effectively over.
However, the invasion had left a significant impact on Dressrosa that would take years to recover from. Corpses littered the streets, buildings lay in ruins, and fires burned. While these physical remnants could be cleaned up, the reputation of Dressrosa as the "land of love and passion" would suffer, and tourism, the country's main industry, would likely see a severe downturn.
On their way to the Dressrosa royal palace, Nicholas and Dragon encountered and dispatched several groups of pirates. With the birdcage gone and the Dressrosa guard counterattacking, these pirates, who had plundered for days, were now just trying to escape Dressrosa.
After striking down a group of seven pirates with lightning, Nicholas glanced at Dragon.
Since leaving the Tontatta underground kingdom, Dragon had seemed distracted.
"Is there something on my face?"
Noticing Nicholas's gaze, Dragon turned to him.
Nicholas pointed to the corner of Dragon's eye, and said seriously, "You have eye gunk."
"..."
Hearing this, Dragon's mouth twitched slightly. As someone so disciplined, how could he have eye gunk?
"That healing ability… not bad, right?" Nicholas commented.
"Yeah."
Recalling the earlier scene, Dragon nodded seriously. Mansherry's ability was more than just "not bad"; it was extraordinary. For the strong at sea, losing a limb could greatly diminish their power. Many nobles, wealthy individuals, and powerful people who had lost limbs would go crazy over this miraculous ability to regenerate lost body parts.
"If this ability were known to outsiders, the Tontatta tribe could face extinction," Dragon said gravely. He knew all too well how ruthless people could be in their pursuit of power.
"Indeed, it will undoubtedly attract a frenzy of competing forces."
If Mansherry's healing ability only worked on a single individual, it would still be highly valued but not to the extent that it would threaten the Tontatta tribe's existence. However, the problem lies in the fact that Mansherry's healing power is not limited to single targets. Her most formidable capability is materializing the fruit's healing power for storage and transfer. Although there is a time limit, this ability, when used in war, essentially means that soldiers can carry a healing package that can quickly restore them. This is akin to having a weakened version of a "senzu bean."
For ordinary soldiers, the effect might not be as pronounced, but for top-tier warriors, having access to such a tool would be terrifyingly powerful. Additionally, blood extracted from other individuals can take the form of dandelions with potent healing effects, which are even stronger than her healing tears. As long as there are enough blood sources, such as a few giant Sea Kings, these healing dandelions could be continuously supplied to the battlefield.
This means that any injured soldiers, as long as they are not severely mutilated, could be healed quickly and rejoin the fight. This potential makes Mansherry's abilities significantly influential in warfare. Although her capabilities depend on her physical stamina and energy, various unique items in the pirate world could potentially offset these limitations.
If the World Government became aware of Mansherry's true value, they would either stop at nothing to control her or spare no expense to eliminate her. Certain Devil Fruits possess game-changing properties that can drastically alter the balance of power in the world. For instance, the abilities of the Op-Op Fruit and the Heal-Heal Fruit can render the lifelong efforts of medical professionals to tackle complex diseases almost meaningless. Similarly, the Munch-Munch Fruit in the hands of Wapol has revolutionized material science, making significant contributions to the World Government and the Marine Science Division.
"This is why I brought you to Dressrosa this time," Nicholas said.
"Huh?" Dragon was taken aback.
He had initially thought Nicholas wanted him to come along due to his own serious injuries. He hadn't expected there to be a deeper reason.
"Don't be so surprised. You've seen what Mansherry's abilities can do. If we use them well, the Revolutionaries' foundation may not skyrocket, but it will certainly become more resilient against the World Government's assaults. However, whether you can persuade the Tontatta tribe to support you is up to you."
"Thank you very much!" Dragon said earnestly, recognizing the immense significance of gaining the Tontatta tribe's support for the Revolutionary Army.
"No need to thank me. Just don't refuse if I ask for your help in the future," Nicholas replied with a smile.
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In the spacious and bright reception hall of the Dressrosa palace, Scarlet and Violet, dressed in luxurious attire, appeared somewhat tense. Beside them, King Riku Doldo III looked deeply troubled. When Scarlet and Violet informed him of the conditions they had agreed upon with Nicholas, he fell into distress. While Nicholas and his companions had solved Dressrosa's crisis and saved it from impending doom, the thought of the cost—his daughters—left King Riku deeply conflicted.