Chapter 123: God of Reindeer?A snake, right.They need to hibernate.It's normal, right? Master shouldn't be angry. It's perfectly reasonable.Little White kept comforting itself.When Luffy and the others started climbing the mountain, Little White planned to take a nap at the foot of the mountain. Who knew it would sleep until now?It completely forgot what Satoru had said.But, it should still be in time to look now, right?Satoru: It's in time. If you don't hurry, do you think it'll be in time?Just then.Luffy and Sanji, holding Chopper, rushed into the room."Ah!! Help me!!""Stop! Meat!!""Wait, Luffy, let me cook it. We're going to eat it anyway, and it'll taste better after being prepared."Luffy and Sanji, one was a pure foodie, the other was interested in cooking new ingredients."Luffy, Sanji, and that... talking blue-nosed doll."Nami said."Stop! Humans!!""I hate you!!"Chopper, held by Luffy and Sanji, shouted anxiously."What did he say?""He's Chopper, just an ordinary blue-nosed Reindeer."Dr. Kureha introduced."Reindeer can't talk."Nami immediately interjected.When Little White heard the words 'Reindeer', its body shot up."Yes, he just ate the Human-Human Fruit and gained human abilities.""I taught him all my medical skills."As Dr. Kureha said this, Chopper's body grew larger, and he punched Luffy and Sanji twice, burying their heads in the ground."I am not food!!"Then he continued to run, but Little White suddenly came over and blocked his way.Facing Little White, the flustered Chopper calmed down. Perhaps Chopper disliked humans more than animals."What, you mean there's another person in the village who's sick like that orange-haired girl, and he's your master, a long-haired guy."Chopper translated Little White's words."What!""What?!"Luffy, Sanji, and Nami's voices rang out simultaneously.Sanji and Nami understood who Little White was referring to.That is to say, Satoru had the same illness as Nami.As for Luffy's "What," he simply didn't understand."What?""Who are you?""Where's the food from just now?"Luffy asked foolishly.Chopper immediately changed back to his original form.Luffy and Sanji were startled. "Wait, you talked, walked on two legs, and got bigger?""Mon... monster!"Nami slapped her forehead. Are you two a 'bit' slow to react?Hearing this, Chopper couldn't help but feel disappointed, but then Luffy and Sanji grabbed him again."Hahaha, how interesting!! Join us!!""Ah! Monster! Let's be friends!!"Chopper was stunned. What kind of reaction was this?Little White jumped onto Chopper's hat, wagged its tail twice, hitting Luffy and Sanji once each."Get to the point."Chopper translated his words again."Ah, right, get to the point.""Doctor Kureha."Chopper immediately looked at Dr. Kureha. Although he was afraid of humans, he was also a doctor.Nami also took Dr. Kureha's hand. "Doctor, please, save Satoru too."Nami hadn't expected that Satoru was sick just like her, and had been enduring it. Moreover, after hearing Dr. Kureha's explanation of the terrifying Five-Day Sickness, she couldn't stay calm either."Satoru?""You mean that 'lousy doctor' you mentioned?""Yes!" Nami immediately replied to Dr. Kureha's question.Dr. Kureha smiled, remembering a certain lousy doctor who was also sick but thought of others."Alright.""However, Chopper, you go pull him up to the castle. You go alone, oh no, with this Little White Snake."Dr. Kureha said.But this put Chopper in a difficult position. Without Dr. Kureha, how would he dare appear in front of those humans?"Doctor Kureha, I...""Say no more, it's decided!"Dr. Kureha was very firm.After Nami's explanation, Sanji and Luffy also knew how terrible the illness was. When Luffy learned that Satoru was also sick, he immediately grabbed Chopper's hand and pleaded."Please!""Monster! You must save Satoru! He is my comrade!!"It was the first time seeing someone call another a monster while asking for help.Chopper still couldn't overcome the pain in his heart, but a single sentence from Dr. Kureha made him immediately make a decision."Chopper, don't forget, you are a doctor."Chopper's eyes widened. Right, I'm a doctor."Let's go, White Snake!"Taking a deep breath, Chopper turned and ran, transforming into a four-legged running Reindeer."So cool!!!"Seeing Chopper transform again, Luffy's eyes turned into stars again... Meanwhile, in Big Horn Village.Zoro threw his sword behind him."What?""It's over so quickly?"All the Soldiers had been knocked down and lay on the ground."So, so powerful!!"The villagers were again surprised by Zoro's strength."Excellent, under my brilliant guidance, well done, Zoro!"Usopp stepped forward and shouted.Satoru slowly opened his eyes. "Does your brilliant guidance include helping me up quickly?""Ah!""Right, right! Are you okay, Satoru?"Usopp and Vivi immediately helped Satoru up.The villagers also went to check on Dalton's condition."Hmm, are you alright, Satoru?"Zoro also asked."I'm fine, no problem.""But if I don't get treatment later, I might not be so sure."Satoru replied with a smile, though he was currently light-headed."Mr. Dalton is fine. His Animal-type devil fruitphysique is very good. Don't touch him casually; wait for a doctor to treat him."Satoru shouted to the villagers."But... but, young man, the only doctors in this country, besides Wapol's Doctor 20, are the Witch Dr. Kureha.""If we don't find her, there's no way to get treatment."The villagers replied helplessly."That's right, Satoru, now only that Witch Doctor in the castle can save you."Vivi said."Witch Doctor?"Zoro was puzzled, so Usopp explained to him.Understanding, Zoro immediately squatted down with his back to Satoru."What are you doing?""I'll carry you up the mountain.""Oh my, how reliable, Brother Zoro.""But, there's no need for such trouble. I've already asked for help. The God of Reindeer is coming to save me.""God of Reindeer??"Everyone was puzzled, and then they saw a Reindeer pulling a sled running over.Seeing the crowd, Chopper's movements slowed down. Under Little White's guidance, he calmly walked towards Satoru and the others.Calm on the surface. Inside: Humans! So many humans! Help! Help!!
Chapter 124: Hold Awe for the GodsChopper couldn't overcome the pain in his heart, but Dr. Kureha's simple declaration, "You are a doctor," made him resolute. That's right, he was a doctor! What could be more important to a doctor than treating the sick?Bringing Little White, Chopper arrived at Big Horn Village, transforming into his four-legged Reindeerform, the appearance he had maintained since descending from the castle with Dr. Kureha.Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was terrified inside. Under Little White's guidance, he pulled the sled and walked toward Satoru and the others."Isn't that... isn't that the Reindeer next to the Witch?""Hasn't he always been with the Witch?""Then where is the Witch? Don't tell me that white snake is the Witch's Main Body!!"When the villagers saw Chopper pulling the sled toward them, they started discussing amongst themselves. Although their intentions were harmless, mostly curiosity, it was still difficult for Chopper to bear."See? I told you there was a Reindeer God."Satoru said with a smile.Zoro watched him silently. You've mentioned countless gods already on this journey.Zoro moved away from Satoru. Little White jumped off the sled and coiled back onto Satoru's hand, rubbing its head against Satoru's hand ingratiatingly. It would have been better if it hadn't rubbed; the moment it did, Satoru knew this guy must have messed up."Don't think that flattering me will make everything okay. But seeing as you still managed to bring Cho— the Reindeer God over, I'll forgive you."Satoru said. Little White rubbed him again, while Chopper gently nudged Satoru with his foot, signaling him to quickly get onto the sled.Satoru smiled, raising his hand to stroke Chopper's head. Chopper was so startled he immediately stood up."...""..."Chopper put his feet down, returned to standing on all fours, acting as if nothing had happened, and continued to butt Satoru with his antlers.Are you getting on or not?If you don't get on, I'm leaving!!!Satoru still didn't get up, but instead spoke to Chopper."Reindeer God, thank you for coming.""The man behind me, his injuries are also very severe. Please help treat him."Chopper looked behind Satoru. Dalton was lying there with three arrows still embedded in him.But in his current form, he couldn't possibly bandage and treat Dalton."There's no need to go all the way to the Castle to treat such minor wounds.""It's very easy for you.""Remember, you are now the Reindeer God, and also... a doctor. I'm counting on you."Faced with Satoru's pleading gaze, Chopperthought it over, transformed back to his original appearance, and walked toward Dalton with the medicine pouch at his waist. But the moment he transformed, the villagers were instantly startled."A monster!!"The villagers' ignorance caused them to shout, and their cries pierced Chopper's heart like sharp arrows, one after another."What monster!!"Satoru instantly stood up and shouted, his voice even overpowering the cries of all the villagers."What is a monster? Huh! Tell me!""Is this what a monster is?""Then is your respected Mr. Dalton, who can turn into an ox, also a monster?!""He is about to treat Dalton's injuries, and you call him a monster?""He is a god! He is the Reindeer God, and if I say so, he is!""Hold awe for the Gods!!""Do you understand!"Satoru roared, his expression no longer gentle."N-no, we... we didn't mean that.""This young man, it's just... just that...""It's just that you've never seen it before, so you ignorantly assumed he was a monster?"Satoru spoke the truth.The villagers lowered their heads in shame."Fine, let's go, Chopper. Since they think you're a monster, forget treating them! They don't deserve it!"Grabbing Chopper's antlers, Satoru made a move to leave.Chopper: Couldn't you pull somewhere else? Also, how do you know my name is Chopper??"No!! No!!!"But as soon as Satoru said this, the villagers panicked."No!! We were just startled for a moment, we apologize!""We apologize!! Reindeer God, please save Mr. Dalton!!"The villagers bowed repeatedly to Chopper, pleading with him.Chopper looked at the humans before him. Were they begging him?Was this real?They weren't afraid of me? They didn't find me disgusting?Seeing the stunned Chopper, Satoru smiled, squatted down, and seized the opportunity to rub Chopper's face.Seriously, he's so cute."Since they've begged you, reluctantly agree to help them, Reindeer God.""You are a Reindeer, and also a person.""And also a doctor who is needed and respected by others.""You are very capable; there's no need to be afraid.""Honestly~""Even if you compliment me, I won't be happy~"Chopper simply couldn't hide his happiness, twisting his body and smiling joyfully.The villagers were once again shocked that Choppercould speak.But recalling what Satoru had said—that it was nothing for a god to speak—they suppressed their surprise and quietly watched Chopper treat Dalton... watching Chopper skillfully remove the arrows, stop the bleeding, apply medicine, and bandage the wounds.The villagers were gradually won over and apologized for calling him a "monster" earlier.Although Chopper could now transform in front of people, he still couldn't quite handle being surrounded by people in such a short amount of time.Satoru walked over and picked him up."Alright, now that he's bandaged up, take Daltoninto a house.""It's time for us to head up to the Castle.""Okay, okay, young man, please help yourselves."After thanking Chopper repeatedly, the villagers went to look after Dalton or shovel snow.Satoru sat on the sled, put Chopper down, and motioned for Zoro and the others to get on too."They are my comrades. We are traveling with the Curly Brow and the orange-haired girl at the Castle, and also that Straw Hat guy who wanted to eat you."Chopper nodded blankly. He had never been held in someone's arms like a doll before.It felt a bit strange, but the fact that he hadn't struggled was even stranger.But now was not the time to think about such things. After changing back to his four-legged form, he pulled the sled and hurried up the mountain.Just then, however, Dalton struggled and shouted, "Wait!! Take me with you!""Mr. Dalton, in your current state, you should rest!!"The villagers tried to dissuade him.But Dalton said that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to save the country, and if he didn't go up now, the country would be completely finished!!Satoru turned to look at him, then abruptly threw Zoro and Usopp off the sled."What are you doing, Satoru?"Zoro and Usopp shouted.Satoru answered with a smile, "One of you carries Dalton, and the other provides cover. Just head up the mountain like that.""Good luck.""As for why, you can guess yourselves.""Let's go, Chopper."Chopper instantly bolted forward.Zoro, Usopp, and Dalton exchanged glances, then sighed.Zoro could only hoist Dalton onto his back and walk up the mountain, while Usopp, moved by Dalton's determination, provided cover with his slingshot beside them.The 20 Doctors watched the retreating figures of Chopper and the others.It turned out that even the "monster" son of that incompetent doctor who told them "never give up" had become a formidable doctor.If even a "monster" was firm in his belief in becoming a doctor, how could they continue to live under Wapol's rule?Therefore, the 20 doctors resolutely chose to join the snow shoveling effort, rescuing the residents injured by the avalanche.Meanwhile, Chopper, who was rapidly galloping up the mountain pulling Satoru and the others, suddenly realized something was wrong.Why did Satoru know his name was Chopper?He turned his head intending to ask, but seeing that Satoru was sound asleep, he abandoned the thought.As Chopper ran tirelessly, they reached the Ropeway, took the Mushroom Gondola up, and just as they neared the mountaintop, Chopper caught a disgusting, unforgettable scent.
Chapter 125: Munch-Munch FactoryAfter some fuss.Satoru finally took the mushroom cable car with Chopper and Vivi to the mountaintop.As for Zoro and Usopp, Satoru threw them down to cover Dalton climbing to the mountaintop.As for why, Satoru said there was no why.It's estimated that by the time they reach the mountain, the battle will be over... On the way up the mountain, Chopper examined Satoru's body. Fortunately, his condition wasn't too bad.If Satoru hadn't used his trump card of replicating Armament Haki, strengthening his body, with his previous physique, he might have been in a more serious condition than Nami.But as they were about to reach the mountain, Chopper's nose twitched, and he smelled a familiar yet disgusting scent."Damn it! It's Wapol and them!!"Chopper yelled in anger, but unfortunately, he was on the cable car, and even if he was anxious, he couldn't speed up the cable car."It's alright, Chopper.""Our two comrades are still very powerful."Satoru heard this, opened his eyes, and comforted him.Chopper looked at him, then lowered his head, hoping the cable car would hurry, but suddenly remembered, "How do you know my name is Chopper?"Chopper looked up and asked again, but Satoruclosed his eyes and 'fell asleep' again."…""…""You're pretending to sleep, aren't you?""Ah hahaha, not at all~ I'm just sleepy."Satoru argued.Vivi found his behavior a bit amusing."Clearly, you are...""Ding..."Chopper still wanted to retort, but with a gentle 'ding', the cable car arrived.Satoru immediately changed the subject, "We're here! Hurry down, isn't that Wapol guy here!!"Mentioning Wapol, Chopper threw everything else to the back of his mind, pulled the sled off the cable car, and rushed towards the castle.As soon as he arrived, he saw Chang Wei beating... ah no, it was Luffy beating Wapol.A direct punch sent Wapol flying."Lord Wapol!!"Chess and Kuromarimo shouted again.Chopper, seeing this scene, was also stunned.At this moment, Luffy also noticed Chopper and Satoru."Ah! Satoru!!""You're here too, where are Zoro and Usopp?"At Luffy's shout, Chopper snapped out of it and pulled Satoru and the others to the castle gate, beside Dr. Kureha and her group."Doctorine, I'm leaving him to you.""I won't let Wapol and his men enter the castle!!"After speaking, he took off the rope, and Choppertransformed into his Human Form, also known as Muscle Man Form.Dr. Kureha smiled and nodded, then looked at Satoru."Are you the quack doctor that little girl mentioned?""Little girl? Quack doctor??""You mean Miss Nami, right?""Quack doctor? Forget it, with my medical skills, it's better not to go out and harm people."Satoru leaned against the sled, and although he had a fever, he still replied with a polite smile."Hehehe, what an interesting little brat.""Are you asking me for the secret to staying young?""Yes, please tell me.""…"This stumped Dr. Kureha; Satoru was the first person to ever take her up on that question."Cough, looking at your condition, can you bear it for a bit?""After all, I need to watch my'son'."Changing the subject, Dr. Kureha asked."Yes, I'd like to see it too, no problem."Satoru replied. Dr. Kureha took a sip of wine, thinking he was indeed an interesting brat. Then, both looked towards Chopper and Sanji, who were blocking Wapol and his two subordinates.Luffy also came out of the castle at this time, having borrowed Nami's cotton coat.Just as Chopper was about to be swallowed by Wapol.Luffy instantly stretched out his hands and grabbed Sanji's foot.Sanji violently flung Luffy out, sending Wapol flying and making him spit out Chopper.Perfect teamwork.Satoru smiled, they truly were reliable comrades."Ah, you guys are amazing, thank you."Chopper tilted his head and thanked Sanji and Luffy.But Sanji started 'arguing' with Luffy because of Nami's cotton coat on him."Huh? Isn't that Miss Nami's clothes? Take them off.""Hmm... Look, that guy's still alive, getting back up."Luffy ignored Sanji, put his hand on his forehead, and looked ahead, seeing Wapol actually getting back up again."Oh, he can still stand up, quite resilient."Sanji scoffed.Wapol coughed blood, but had a look that said, "I'm going to kill you.""You damn bastards, defying me once, twice!""Let me show you the power of the 'Munch-Munch Fruit'.""Munch-Munch Fruit: Wapol House!!!"Wapol absorbed the cannonballs and houses he had swallowed, turning his hands into cannons, his head into a chimney, and his body into a house.Luffy's jaw dropped in surprise, "Amazing!!""House?" He was also a little surprised, what kind of strange ability was this?"Hmph, the best is yet to come!""This is a national technique!""Munch-Munch Factory!"Wapol opened his mouth wide and ate his two subordinates, Kuromarimo and Chess."What, he ate them!!""Cannibalism!!"Luffy, Zoro, and Chopper were startled again.White smoke billowed from Wapol's hands and the chimney on his head.Wapol said."Watch closely, this is the miracle hybrid.""Come out!!""What fusion?""Could those two be..."Luffy was still a little expectant when the door on Wapol's chest opened.Their voices were heard before they were seen.Two voices from behind the door merged and said."We are the strongest warriors of the kingdom!""Chessmarimo!""Aren't you just forming a human pyramid!!!"Sanji yelled, speechless.Kuromarimo was seen lying on Chess, their bodies covered by bulky clothes.If you call it a fusion, it certainly was a fusion.But why was it so strange?Strangely hilarious.
Chapter 126: A Symbol of Conviction"Why is it so weird?""Weirdly funny."Looking at Chess and Kuromarimo after their fusion, Satoru felt no pressure or imposing aura; instead, it was rather amusing... As for Luffy, in his mind, as long as they could fuse, they were formidable."So cool!!""Cool my ass!!"Sanji immediately retorted, what was so cool about this?"You guys need to be careful.""If they were just all show and no substance, the citizens wouldn't have let them do something as foolish as 'exterminating doctors'."Dr. Kureha reminded them."Is that so?"Satoru looked at Wapol, Chess, and Kuromarimo, who were fused and called Chessmarimo."Perhaps, to ordinary people, they are indeed formidable.""But to us and to you, I think they're nothing much.""Hehehe, what an arrogant brat."Dr. Kureha glanced at Satoru. "Even if that's true, what can you do in your current state?""I have comrades.""Go, Luffy, Sanji, Chopper! Knock that big mouth flying!!"His bracelet transformed into a glow stick, and Satoru waved it, cheering on Luffy and the others."comrades, huh..."Dr. Kureha let out another laugh. "I am the king of this country!""This castle is also my castle!!""Therefore, my castle will never fly that damned quack's flag!""Making my castle a mess!!"Wapol raised his hand, and a cannonball fired, breaking the flagpole of the Sakura Skull Pirate Flag that Hiluluk had left on top of the castle.The pirate flag drifted down with the white snow.Sanji and Luffy looked at Chopper, whose tears made them freeze.Chopper instantly rushed towards Wapol.Meanwhile, Satoru, supporting his body, flew up, caught the pirate flag, handed it to Luffy, and without saying a word, flashed back to sit on the sled.Because if he had been any slower, he would have probably collapsed in the snow again."You bastard! How dare you treat the doctor's skull flag..."Chopper, using his small body, darted past Chessmarimo, climbed onto Wapol, and then transformed into his muscle man form."The doctor even tried to save you once!"Anger surged in his heart, and Chopper raised his fist at Wapol, but then he remembered what Hiluluk had told him."Do not hate humans; this country is already critically ill."His fist didn't come down, and Chopper gritted his teeth, saying,"I don't want to hit you.""Get out of this country quickly!""What!!"Dr. Kureha also felt her silly son was naive. "Chopper, what are you saying! Do you think people like them will listen to reason?"Satoru nodded. Doctor Hiluluk told you not to hate humans, but these guys, they don't deserve to be called humans.Wapol revealed a sinister smile. Chopper hesitated repeatedly before striking, while Wapol, on the other hand, was decisive in firing a cannon, blasting Chopper back into the snow."Chopper!!"Dr. Kureha, the sharp-tongued but soft-hearted "Mama," cried out in distress... Chopper looked up at the sky and saw Luffy climbing to the top of the castle with the flag."Lord Wapol! Look over there!" Chessmarimo said."Hey! Troublemaker (a nickname given by Luffybecause Wapol blocked them at sea, and then caused trouble again when Luffy was taking Namiup the mountain, hence 'Troublemaker')""You liars, you cowards, you have no idea what this pirate flag means!!!""What did you say?""You said I don't understand the meaning of that flag?""What meaning could a stupid pirate's even stupider decoration have?"Wapol replied with utter disdain.Satoru thought, if only he had a recorder now. If he did, he'd record Wapol's words and play them to every pirate crew he met.If they didn't beat Wapol until he shat himself, then Wapol must be really tight-assed."So, you're a good-for-nothing! This isn't just some decoration you can stick up whenever you want!"Chopper stared blankly at the person on top.Wapol, on the other hand, was stung by the words "good-for-nothing.""Bastard, who wants to stick that thing up? As the king of this country, I absolutely forbid any pirate flags!!!""I said, this is my country!""Watch me break your stupid pirate flag!!"Raising his hand, Wapol fired another cannonball."Danger, get out of the way quickly!!"Chopper shouted anxiously.Luffy remained unfazed. "How could I let you break it!"The cannonball hit Luffy, and an explosion rang out, but Luffy's voice was even louder than the explosion."A skull flag is a symbol of conviction!!!!""Hahaha, that brat turned into cannon fodder!"Wapol laughed triumphantly."Luffy!"Sanji cried out in alarm.Vivi was also very worried, but Satoru smiled. "Nothing will happen to Luffy on this."As the smoke cleared, Luffy stood steadily on top.He still held the skull flag, equally steady. "See, it can't be broken!!""People like you!""Cannot break others' convictions!!"Wapol's laughter instantly ceased."Although I don't know whose pirate flag this is.""But this is a flag defended with life.""It's not just casually put up; it represents his faith, his honor.""It's not something you can easily break!!"Luffy shouted angrily.His voice traveled down, startling Wapol and Chessmarimo.Satoru wondered if this could be the nascent form of Conqueror's Haki?Chopper still stared blankly at Luffy.He recalled what Hiluluk had said about pirates."Is this what a pirate is?"
Chapter 127: rumble ballStanding atop the castle, a few words from Luffydrew everyone's attention.Blood hung from the corner of his mouth, but he was still smiling, revealing a mouthful of white teeth."Reindeer!""I'm planning to send them all flying now!!""What about you!!"Luffy was indirectly telling Chopper not to be naive and to just beat them up!!"You brat!!"Wapol's face turned gloomy."You little punk! Since you want to protect that flag!!""I'll let you protect it to your heart's content!!""Let's see how long you can keep it up!!"Saying this, Wapol raised the cannon on his arm again."Cut it out!!"Sanji wouldn't just watch this time.But he had been chased by Lapahn, crashed his back into a tree, and fell from the mountainside; his back, which had hit the ground, was still not healed.Dr. Kureha, being a doctor, saw it at a glance."Your back must hurt, right!!""Of course, who told you to act recklessly!""Doctor on the scene!"Dr. Kureha flashed over, kicked Sanji in the back, and pinned him down; this was for his own good... probably."Kid, don't act recklessly anymore.""Also, believe in my silly son; although he is naive, he listens to reason."Dr. Kureha said with a smile.Chopper turned and struck at Wapol, "Stop!!", but was blocked by Chess and Kuromarimo.The two, oh no, it should be three, "looked affectionately at each other"."Right! Well done! Reindeer!!"Seeing Chopper strike again, Luffy expressed his approval; that's the way, beat them up, and then Luffy slammed the flag back in.Dr. Kureha also smiled, "This kid finally showed his teeth.""Hehehehe."Sanji, lying on the ground, was still struggling, "Help... help me up, I want to fight too!"Satoru flicked his whip, then flicked it again; Sanjiflew up and landed, sitting right beside him."Hahaha, let's just watch properly, Sanji.""If you move any more violently, your back will be ruined.""For a man, if your back is ruined, the fun is gone; you should understand that."Satoru's words made Sanji snap to attention; watching Chopper and Luffy, who jumped down from the castle roof, he lit a cigarette, indicating he understood."I didn't expect that the savage the citizens once discovered, which caused quite a stir, was actually him.""How pitiful, spurned by the world.""A lonely little monster, what makes you think you can save the country!!""How hilarious!!"To attack a person, first attack their heart.Chess and Kuromarimo mocked Chopper one by one.But after being taught by Hiluluk and Dr. Kureha, and seeing the attitude of the villagers when saving Dalton at Big Horn Village, Chopper had more or less moved past these things, and he retorted loudly."Shut up!""Even if I'm alone, I will fight!""As long as the doctor's flag doesn't fall!!"Listening to Chopper's shout, Satoru smiled; how could I let you be alone.Of course, Luffy shouted."You have comrades!!""I am your comrade!!"After saying that, Luffy jumped straight down from above.A physical personal attack, smashing Wapol and Chess and Kuromarimo, sending them flying to the sides."Hey! Are you okay! straw hat!"Chopper asked worriedly."Hehehehe.""I'm fine, I'm a rubber man."The dust settled, and Luffy was standing in a sumo wrestler stance, completely unharmed."Reindeer, can you handle that one!"Luffy pointed to Chess and Kuromarimo on the left and asked.Chopper was full of confidence, "Of course I can, trash like him!!""Alright, then I'll be responsible for sending this troublemaker flying; I'll leave that guy to you."Luffy straightened up and faced Wapol."Straw Hat, what are you doing, flying around."Wapol retorted.Satoru indicated not to worry, you'll be flying in a moment.Chopper and Chess and Kuromarimo faced off again."You think you can defeat me just like that?! You little monster!!"Chess and Kuromarimo shouted.Satoru couldn't fight, so he could only shoulder the task of retorting.What's wrong with defeating you? He's "Chopper-beard"!"My name is [Tony Tony Chopper].""This is the name given to me by the greatest doctor in the world.""Even if the doctor forgives you, I won't!!"Chopper shouted.Chess and Kuromarimo shouted back."The one who won't forgive is me! Little monster!""Watch me stomp you flat!!"Chopper stopped talking nonsense and took out a rumble ball."rumble ball!!""The effect of the rumble ball is three minutes; I will defeat you within three minutes."Chopper said.Chess and Kuromarimo laughed, laughing very loudly, "Three minutes, what can you do, hahaha!!""What can you do, you little monster!"Chess and Kuromarimo, with four hands and two bows, instantly fired two arrows."Walk Point."Chopper transformed directly into a four-legged beast form, Walk Point, speed increased, dodging and approaching quickly."After all that, I thought you were something.""So you're a Zoan Devil Fruit user like Dalton.""I've long since figured out your Zoan user tricks.""Isn't it just the three forms: human form, human-beast form, and beast form.""You think you can defeat me with just that!""Four Great Hammers!"Chess and Kuromarimo pulled out four wooden hammers and smashed them down at Chopper."Jump Point."Chopper rose, his body instantly shooting into the sky.Chess and Kuromarimo exclaimed in surprise, "What form is this long, thin body? Shouldn't the beast-human form be that short-legged one!!"While saying this, Chess and Kuromarimo jumped up and swung the hammer 80 at him."Guard Point."Chopper's fur instantly grew, turning into a fur ball.Chess and Kuromarimo hit him with the hammer 80, 0 damage."There's more!!""How is this possible? Can't Zoan users only change into three forms! How many do you have!!"Chess and Kuromarimo asked."The rumble ball is medicine that changes the transformation wavelength of the Devil Fruit; after five years of research, I discovered 4 more transformation points.""What! So you have seven forms!"Luffy was instantly attracted."Seven forms, so cool!!"Sanji exhaled a puff of smoke, thinking, here goes Luffy again.Then he heard Satoru beside him also looking at Chopper with starry eyes."So cute!!"Sanji looked at Chopper, whose arm muscles were bulging now; cute? Where is it cute?"Arm Point."Chopper shattered Chess and Kuromarimo's large wooden hammer with one hoof.Chess and Kuromarimo then pulled out, "Four Battle Axes!"Swinging down, a bloodstain appeared on Chopper's shoulder, bleeding.Chess and Kuromarimo's four hands kept swinging, and Chopper could only keep retreating."Brain Point."Chopper transformed back to his original state and stepped back to create distance."Running away?""Where's that bravado from just now!""Hahaha!!"Chess and Kuromarimo laughed triumphantly and chased after him.Chopper raised his hands, pressed his two hooves together, and looked at Chess and Kuromarimothrough the diamond shape in the middle."I'm not running away.""[Scope]""Beam, you must be a beam!"Luffy said excitedly."How is that possible!!"Sanji immediately retorted, a beam? Do you think you're Ultraman!And beside him, Satoru."So cute."Sanji speechlessly covered his forehead; these two are hopeless.Watching Chopper standing still and looking at them, Chess and Kuromarimo cursed."What are you looking at? It's useless!""It's impossible for me to have a blind spot!!"As soon as these words were out, Chopper slapped his face in the next second."Found it, the chin!"Chopper, in Jump Point, pretended to fly to the back; Chess and Kuromarimo turned around to look, but no one was there."Damn it, where did he go."Turning back, he saw Chopper crouching in front of him, having already transformed into Arm Point.His arm muscles were bulging, veins clearly visible, and he pushed his hoof upward fiercely!!"Cloven Hoof Roseo Metel!!"Hitting Chess's chin hard, the force caused Chess to jerk his head up and smash into Kuromarimo's chin.A chain reaction; the impact sent them flying into the air, falling backward and completely losing their ability to fight.One-shot KO.
Chapter 128: Royal Iron Bucket Crown Seven-Shot Shrapnel Iron CannonChopper delivered a finishing blow, knocking Jissmarimon down.The time limit was just right, and Choppertransformed back with a bang."Awesome!! Reindeer!!"Luffy shouted excitedly, but Sanji suddenly called out to him."Hey, Luffy!""Where is that guy!!"Luffy reacted, only to see that Wapol had vanished without a trace.Satoru, who had been beside Sanji, was also gone.As for Vivi, Satoru had told her to take the cable car with Zoro and the others. They couldn't possibly carry Dalton up the mountain... "Wapol is gone!""And Satoru, why is Satoru gone too!"Luffy shouted anxiously."Wapol came up on a Mao Hema, so he couldn't have gone down the mountain.""He must have gone inside the castle."Dr. Kureha analyzed.Hearing this, Sanji started crawling inside."Miss Nami is in danger!!!""Is that right!""Alright!!""That bastard Wapol! How dare he seize Satoru!!"After hearing Dr. Kureha's analysis, Luffy instantly rushed into the castle, accidentally stepping on Sanji's back in the process."Ah!!!!""Oops, sorry, Sanji.""You... you... bastard..."Sanji's stubborn little hands struggled a few times, but he finally gave up.Seeing this, Dr. Kureha smiled, grabbed his leg, and dragged him into the castle... Inside the castle.Wapol looked at the drastically changed interior and couldn't help but gasp."My castle!""How did my magnificent castle turn into this mess!!""Unforgivable! I'll kill every single one of you!!"Wapol lowered his head and said through gritted teeth.Just then, Nami opened a room door and stepped out."Who... who is that guy?""You are Straw Hat's accomplice."Wapol asked with a gloomy face."No! I'm not, I don't know anything that's happening.""I'm just a delicate navigator passing by.""Goodbye!"Seeing his face, Nami knew he must be an enemy.She raised her hand and waved goodbye directly."Oh."Wapol replied, but immediately climbed up the pillar."Who are you trying to fool!!""Waaahhhh!!"But because he was too fat to catch Nami, he ended up eating himself!Well... this maneuver can only be described as an otherworldly mouth.The man disappeared, leaving only a floating mouth. (Why does this feel like a horror movie?)Immediately afterward, he spit his body back out."Slim Wapol!"The obese Wapol instantly transformed into a skinny man.That's actually a good way to lose weight, huh."Now let's see where you run to!!"Wapol lunged and grabbed Nami.But just as he grabbed her, Luffy extended a foot and accurately kicked Wapol in the face, sending the entire man flying backward."Got you!!""Huh, why did he get thinner?""Where is Satoru?""Ah!"Nami got up and immediately gave Luffy a knuckle punch on the head."Luffy! Why are my clothes so ragged?!""Forget it, I never expected you to return the clothes intact anyway.""These clothes originally cost 28,800 Berries. Based on triple compensation, let's say you owe me 100,000 Berries."Nami's calculation method deserves to be burned into soap."Ah! What kind of math is that, Nami!!"Even Luffy knew that calculation was wrong, signaling: I might be stupid! But don't try to fool me!"Hey, you little punks!"Wapol's voice drew Luffy and Nami's attention.Wapol was standing in front of a door."Hahaha, this is the Kingdom's armory, and only I have the key!!""As long as I eat all the weapons inside!""You will witness the world's most terrifying [Human Weapon]!""Now, I shall open it!""The key is gone!!!"One second Wapol was full of confidence, the next he almost popped his eyes out realizing the key was missing."...""...""Don't run!!""Hand over Satoru! Did you eat Satoru!"After an awkward stare, Wapol turned and ran, and Luffy immediately chased after him.Looking at their retreating figures, Nami picked up a key."So it was the armory key. What a pity, I thought it was the treasury key."...Wapol fled, Luffy chased. The two ran up the spiral staircase from the bottom floor to the very top."Damn it!!""Damn it!!!""Every single one of you deserves to die!!""I must let you witness Drum Kingdom's ultimate weapon!""The Royal Iron Bucket Crown Seven-Shot Shrapnel Iron Cannon!!""Mommy!!!"Wapol said this as he pushed open the door to the topmost room.The ultimate weapon of Drum Kingdom he spoke of was a cannon shaped like a giant hippopotamus wearing a crown on its head.However, Satoru was standing right next to the cannon, and its muzzle was pointed straight at Wapol, which is why he screamed for his mom in terror."Oh, isn't this Wapol, His Majesty the King."Satoru leaned his hand on the lever and said with a smile.Just then, Luffy arrived from behind, leaving Wapoltrapped between a wolf and a tiger."Hey, Satoru! Did he spit you out?""Are you okay?"Spit out? Satoru knew Luffy misunderstood, but there was no need to explain now."I'm fine.""Let His Majesty the King witness his own country's ultimate weapon!!"With that, Satoru pulled the lever without hesitation."Mommyyyyy!!!"Wapol's mouth opened wide, tears and snot streaming down his face in terror.But from the muzzle, two Snow Birds flew out."Huh?"This was accompanied by Satoru's mocking laughter."Hahahaha, I can't, that's too funny! Hahaha!""Bastard! How dare you trick me!!"Wapol, enraged, opened his large mouth and lunged to bite Satoru.Satoru stepped back with his right leg and delivered a fierce kick to Wapol's chin, helping him close his mouth and simultaneously sending him flying into the ceiling.
Chapter 129: So What If It's a World GovernmentMember Nation?Wapol originally wanted to use the Royal Drum Crown Seven-Shot Scattershot Cannon to blast Luffy, but he didn't expect Satoru to preempt him and find the cannon first.But even if he found it first, it was useless because the cannon hadn't been used for so long that it had become a nest for Snow Birds.Consequently, Wapol was tricked by Satoru and bit back in a fit of rage.Satoru kicked him, sending his head crashing through the ceiling, where he hung. Satoru was showing him that if he could send him flying once, he could do it again... Already sick, this exertion was too much, and Satoru was barely holding up, leaning against the cannon."Luffy, I'm leaving the rest to you.""Hehe, no problem!"Luffy answered with a laugh, then bent his legs and jumped, crashing through the ceiling and landing outside the castle.Satoru exhaled white mist, slid down the cannon, and sat down with his back against it... Outside the top of the castle, Wapol, having been kicked up by Satoru, immediately saw the Cherry Blossom Skull Pirate Flag planted in the center. The more he looked, the angrier he got—it was this one thing, this single thing, that ruined everything for him!The next second, Luffy burst forth in front of Wapol, blocking his view of the skull flag."Oooooohhhhh!!!"Wapol was startled. Luffy pressed his hands down and said, "Alright, troublemaker, it's time we settled the score.""Wait!!""I am royalty! I am the King of the Drum Kingdom!!""The Drum Kingdom is a World GovernmentMember Nation! Do you know what you're doing?! This is a heinous crime!!"Wapol still tried to use his status to intimidate Luffy. Would Luffy care about that? He immediately smashed him with a Head Butt!"I don't care about that!""I'm a pirate!""I'm fighting right now, and the first thing I'm going to do is send you flying!!"Satoru, who was in the room, heard this clearly.So what if it's a World Government Member Nation?We beat up organizations affiliated with the World Government without hesitation!!Wapol didn't understand. "What!! Just because you're a pirate, you can disregard my status!!!"Luffy ignored him, swinging both arms back violently, extending and gathering power."Gomu Gomu..."Wapol completely panicked. "No! Wait!!""I'll give you status! I'll give you a National Medal!!"Listening below, Satoru smiled. Instead of offering him those things, he should offer Luffy a huge meal; then there might be a 0.00001 chance he wouldn't send him flying."Look quickly! Above the castle!!"At that moment, the villagers who had just arrived noticed the arm extending above the castle and pointed in surprise.Zoro, Usopp, and Vivi looked up, all smiling knowingly.Chopper looked up."Doctorine, the Drum Kingdom..."Dr. Kureha, who had pulled Sanji into a room and then emerged again, had a flash of light across her glasses. "This country, huh? It was defeated by a skull, hee hee hee.""Rocket!!!""Ahhhhhh, then I'll make you Vice King!!!"Bang!!The pointed roof of the entire room shattered completely, letting light and snow fall inside.Satoru watched Wapol fly off into the poetry and distant lands, shouting, "I'll make you Vice King!"... "It looks like the matter is settled."Zoro said this while looking at the commotion on the castle.He and Usopp were walking ahead, having descended the Mushroom Gondola first, with Usoppclinging tightly to Zoro, standing behind him.Vivi, Dalton, and the villagers followed behind, the group walking toward the castle.Last time, Sanji acted as the "cop in a movie."This time, it was Zoro and Usopp's turn, arriving just as the matter was resolved... "Hey, it looks like there are still Wapol's men down there!!"Luffy looked down at Zoro and the others. Zoro was wearing the uniform of a Wapol Soldier, and Luffyhad mistaken him.Satoru didn't even have time to explain.Luffy jumped down and picked him up on his back. Feeling the warmth on Luffy's back, Satoru closed his eyes. "Thank you, Luffy."Satoru spoke too soon."Hehe, you're welcome." Then Luffy jumped back outside.Satoru felt something was wrong and immediately opened his eyes, but it was too late; Luffy had already jumped straight down."Wait! Luffy!!!""Oooooohhhhh!!!"...At the castle entrance, Zoro and Usopp heard the commotion and looked up."What!""Luffy?""Ah, Usopp, Zoro!!"Only then did Luffy clearly see that it was Zoro and Usopp. Satoru on his back was on the verge of tears—what good was seeing clearly now?"Yaaaaaahhhhh!!!""Bang!!"Vivi, walking behind, had a speechless look on her back... "Are you crazy!!"Zoro climbed up, furious, and shouted.Luffy was perfectly fine, while Usopp and Satoru lay on the ground, looking up."If I hadn't seen your clothes, I would have thought you were another one of Wapol's cronies."Luffy rubbed his head and explained sheepishly.Usopp struggled to his feet, patting his waist. The Straw Hat Pirates were all indestructible cockroaches.Satoru was still lying down. Since he had replicated Luffy's Devil Fruit Ability, falling down didn't hurt him either."Satoru, are you okay? Why aren't you getting up?"Luffy asked kindly.Satoru looked at his face, unable to get angry, and just sighed, replying, "I'm tired."Dr. Kureha came over and pulled him up. "It's a miracle you can still exert yourself like this."Upon seeing Dr. Kureha, Luffy remembered that Satoru was also sick."Oh right, Satoru is sick too! Old hag, hurry up and save him!!"Dr. Kureha kicked him. "Who are you calling an old hag? I'm a maiden in the prime of my youth!!"Dalton stepped forward at this moment and asked excitedly, "Was that Wapol who just flew away?!""Yep, I sent him flying."Luffy replied."What about the other two?"Dalton pressed."Oh, them? They were dealt with by the Reindeer."Luffy pointed at Chopper, who was hiding behind Dr. Kureha as if he wasn't hiding at all."The Reindeer?"Dalton looked over and, upon seeing Chopper's Blue Nose, instantly recalled that he was the "monster" who had come to save Hiruluk that day."It... it's you!"Thinking of Hiruluk, and then thinking of the present, Dalton immediately knelt down toward Chopper in thanks. "Thank you! The Drum Kingdom will surely be reborn!!"Thanks to Satoru's earlier performance, the villagers' impression of Chopper was no longer "monster" but "Reindeer God! Reindeer God!" they cheered."Hahaha, so you're the Reindeer God." Luffybelieved it too.Chopper, feeling shy rather than afraid, ran back into the castle.Dr. Kureha was puzzled. "Reindeer God?""It sounds better than 'monster,' doesn't it?"Satoru replied."Your doing?""Consider it payment for the medical fee.""Hehe, you little brat, hee hee hee!!"Dr. Kureha laughed happily."Hello, everyone! Bring all the injured people to the sickroom!""Don't miss a single one!!"Dr. Kureha stepped forward to take charge."Yes! Yes!!"The renowned name of Witch Dr. Kureha was very effective.Meanwhile, Nami and Sanji were hiding on the side of the castle.Because the longer they stayed, the more it would delay Vivi returning to her country, Nami was figuring out how to sneak away.Dr. Kureha turned around and delivered a flying kick that cracked the wall."You two get back to the sickroom too!!"
Chapter 130: The Witch's Sled, The Straw Hat Pirates' Sled"Waaahhhhhhh!!""Ahhhhhhh!!"Inside the ward, a 'pig-slaughtering' sound could be heard. It was Dr. Kureha treating Sanji's back.After the treatment, Sanji lay prone on the ship, his body still there, but his soul having wandered far away."Hehe, who told you to be reckless? Your wound got worse. But for me, it's nothing." Dr. Kureha said as she walked, taking a sip of wine, then looked at Dalton, who was lying on the bed with new bandages. "Dalton, do you know where Wapol's armory key is?"Dr. Kureha said as she walked, taking a sip of wine, then looked at Dalton, who was lying on the bed with new bandages. "Dalton, do you know where Wapol's armory key is?""The armory? What do you want it for?""None of your business."Dalton understood the witch's personality and stood up to reply, "Wapol always carries the armory key with him.""Is that so? That's troublesome. Will we have to break it open by force?"Dr. Kureha said.Just then, Nami pulled out a key. "The armory key, do you really want it, Doctor?""I can give it to you, but you must agree to two conditions.""Waive our medical fees, and let us leave, now."Nami proposed two conditions. Before Dr. Kurehacould say anything, Vivi grew anxious."No! You have to get your illness cured first, Nami!!""Don't worry, I'm fine now, I won't die. Satoru's fever has also gone down.""Hmm, where's Satoru?"Nami replied with a smile, telling Vivi not to worry, but when she looked at Satoru's bed, she found he was gone.Just then, Dr. Kureha also leaned closer."Alright, to dare to bargain with me, I really can't do anything about you, little girl.""Fine, considering what that Long-Haired kid did and this key, the medical fees are waived.""But the other matter, as a doctor, I cannot agree to it."Dr. Kureha turned to leave, and Nami's key was already in her hand.Nami was startled by the skill, but now was not the time for surprise. "That won't do, we must leave. If you don't agree, then give me back the key.""Give it back? Once it's in my hand, it's mine!"What a familiar phrase. Thief Cat Nami never thought she would one day be rebuffed with those very words."Listen carefully, little girl.""I'm going downstairs to take care of something.""The clothes in the wardrobe in the room are mine. I haven't sent anyone to monitor you.""That boy with the back injury and that Long-Haired boy, their bodies are also fine.""Listen carefully... whatever you do, don't think about sneaking away."Dr. Kureha pointed at Nami as she spoke. Although her tone was harsh, every word was a guiding hint. Then, she led a group of villagers out of the ward."You all come with me, I need you for some heavy lifting.""Why do I feel like she's hinting at us?"Vivi said."She's telling us to put on our coats and escape with Sanji and Satoru.""But where did Satoru go?"...Sitting next to the cherry blossom skull flag atop the castle, Chopper looked up at the moon.Tonight was a full moon."Tonight is a full moon.""This moon is really... round."Satoru suddenly appeared beside him, scaring Chopper so much that he almost fell. Satoru, with quick reflexes, grabbed him by the scruff of his neck and pulled him back."I just fell from here at noon, and it wasn't a pleasant experience."Satoru said with a smile.Below the castle, Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp were still looking for Chopper. Luffy wanted Chopper to join their crew."They're looking for you, and you're hiding here. How cruel of you, Reindeer God."Satoru said with a smile."I'm not some Reindeer God."Chopper replied softly, lowering his head."Indeed, you are Chopper.""So, why are you hiding from Luffy and the others? Because you're a Reindeer? Because you have horns? Because you have a blue nose? Are you afraid others will see you as a monster and that it will implicate us?"Satoru's words struck a chord in Chopper's heart, and his head dropped lower and lower. Satorupinched his cheeks. "Who said it was scary? This is clearly so cute!""If you don't believe me, ask Luffy and the others if they care about these things.""You can't just let them shout in the snow all night, can you?""Besides, what's wrong with having horns? Xiaobai also has horns."Satoru raised his wrist, and the little Xiaobai on his wrist nodded very willingly, indicating, 'Yes, yes.'Chopper looked down. Nami and Vivi had also brought Sanji out to meet up with Luffy and the others.Standing up, Chopper bravely shouted."I really want to be a pirate!""But I'm not human! I'm a Reindeer with horns and a blue nose! I'm a monster!!""I'm grateful to you all, but I can't be your comrade.""Thank you for inviting me. I'll stay here... you're welcome to visit again."Only Satoru probably heard that last sentence.Who is Luffy? He doesn't care what you say."Stop blabbering! Come with us!!!"Luffy shouted upwards, his straw hat falling off, but Zoro caught it for him.His voice echoed throughout the mountaintop. Satoru smiled, 'As expected, Luffy never disappoints.'"See? I told you they wouldn't care."Satoru turned to look at Chopper, who could no longer control his tears.Satoru stood up and took the opportunity to pat Chopper's head again. "Go on, saying goodbye to Dr. Kureha isn't easy. We'll wait for you down below."With that, Satoru leaped down, using the Air Compression Technique to fly down... "Huh? Why is it suddenly so noisy in the castle?"Vivi asked, puzzled."With Dr. Kureha, who has a sharp tongue, a kind heart, and throws knives, Chopper's farewell won't be quiet."Satoru said with a smile.No sooner had he spoken.Chopper came running out, pulling a sled, with Dr. Kureha hot on his heels, throwing knives!"Stop!""Everyone get on the sled, we're going down the mountain.""What!!"Chopper said in advance, running over without stopping.Everyone quickly jumped onto the sled.Luffy threw Sanji in but was a step too slow himself. Fortunately, Satoru used Luffy's ability to reach out and grab Luffy's hand.The sled shot onto the cableway.The villagers below watched in disbelief at the shadows under the full moon."The... the Witch's Sled."Satoru: No, no, it's the Straw Hat Pirates' sled.
Chapter 131: Hiluluk's Cherry Blossoms (4000 characters)The flying shadow of the Witch's Sled beneath the full moon startled the villagers down the mountain.It was just that this time, the sled was a bit crowded... "Waaah!!!"Satoru: "Hahaha, exciting!!"Luffy: "I really want to do that again!!"Nami: "Idiots, we're leaving now."Usopp: "I... I thought... I thought I was going to die."Zoro: (Giving Sanji two hard slaps) "Sanji, are you awake?"Sanji: "Huh, ah, where is this? Why does my face hurt a little?"Upon landing, Chopper pulled the sled and dashed forward, kicking up a flurry of snow behind them.Up on the mountain, Dr. Kureha and Dalton were watching this scene."Is this kind of farewell appropriate?"Dalton asked.Dr. Kureha crossed her arms, "Hehehe, someone just took away a pet that was boarding with me.""I hate tearful goodbyes the most."Although she said this, tears still welled up around the eyes of this 139-year-old tsundere witch with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and throwing knives."Let's go! Chopper's departure ceremony must be grand!"Wiping away the tears, Dr. Kureha turned and pulled Dalton with one hand back to the open space in front of the castle.They saw that late at night, many villagers were in the clearing, with large cannons beside them, the muzzles raised high and aimed at the sky."Are you ready, you brats!!" Dr. Kureha shouted."Ready!!""Good, one, two, three, FIRE!!!"Following Dr. Kureha's command, all the villagers lit the fuses simultaneously, and the cannonballs shot out and exploded."Dr. Kureha, what exactly were those?"Dalton quickly asked.Dr. Kureha looked at the sky, "Stop talking nonsense, just watch.""Reporting, Dr. Kureha, all cannonballs have been fired!"A villager representative stepped forward, saluted, and reported."Good!""Light the lamps!!"Dr. Kureha instructed the villagers to proceed to the next step. Instantly, the entire area above the mountaintop castle lit up, drawing attention in the dark night.Meanwhile, Luffy and the others were pulled by Chopper to the pier.Satoru had been looking up, waiting, and finally saw it, "Chopper, look up quickly! Everyone, look!!!"Above the mountaintop castle, pink snow began to drift down, resembling flying cherry blossoms.Chopper's tears instantly broke the dam; he couldn't hold back anymore."Wuuuooohhhhhh!!!!!"It was another full moon night, and under the illumination of the Moonlight and the lamps, the castle with cherry blossoms dancing in the snowy night was truly magical.All the residents and animals on the island looked up at this scene."What a magical sight."Dalton sighed, looking up.Dr. Kureha also looked up, recalling what Hiluluk had told her.This isn't ordinary red earth; it's capable of adhering to the white snow in the atmosphere, turning the snow a brilliant pink!!This is the result of 30 years of research. I want cherry blossoms to bloom in this country!!This is my gift to Chopper, and it's the miracle cure for the heart sickness of this country!!!Dr. Kureha couldn't help but shed tears again, "Hehe... a fool's idea is just foolish, spending 30 years on this... Heh, go on, sail away while watching these cherry blossoms that took 30 years to bloom, you foolish son."...Looking up at the cherry blossoms in this snow country.Satoru recalled Hiluluk's classic words.You can't kill me at all. I ask you, when does a person truly die? Is it when they are shot through the heart? No.Is it when they contract an incurable disease? Also no.Is it after drinking a soup made from poisonous mushrooms? Of course not.It's when they are forgotten by the world.Even if I disappear, my dream will still come true. That dream will surely save the heart sickness of the people in this country.Satoru smiled, unhooked the liquor bottle from his waist, and raised a toast to the cherry blossom Jolly Roger flag on the castle."What a romantic doctor. Cheers to you.""You will never be forgotten. The story of the Snow Country Cherry Blossoms will surely be passed down for generations."...After the legendary Hiluluk's Cherry Blossoms, the Straw Hat Pirates once again embarked on their journey.Dr. Kureha and Dalton were still sitting on the mountain, watching the going merry gradually sail away.Just then, a villager brought Luffy's and Satoru's wanted posters to tell Dalton that Ace had left a message for the two of them."I'll wait for you in Alabasta for ten days. Don't bother coming if you're late.""Ah, there's no need to inform them. I think their next stop will be Alabasta; I have a premonition..."Dalton said.Indeed, they didn't need to be informed. Satoruconstantly remembered that he would meet Ace in Alabasta. He definitely had to convince him—and if he couldn't convince him, he'd fight!Dr. Kureha took the wanted poster from Dalton's hand and stared blankly at Luffy's full name."What's wrong, Dr. Kureha? Why are you spacing out?"Dalton asked.Dr. Kureha pushed up her glasses and asked, "Do you know D. Roger?""D. Roger? You mean the Pirate King Gol D. Roger, right? Who doesn't know him?"Dalton thought about it. The name Roger carried a special meaning; it could only be the Pirate King."Is that what they call him now?""It seems our Reindeer has followed someone remarkable.""The Will of D. already has a successor..."Dr. Kureha said, looking at the "D" in Luffy's name on the wanted poster.Knowing the Will of D., living for 139 years, and also knowing Roger's real name, it seems the Witch Dr. Kureha was quite a remarkable person in her youth, or perhaps in her past.Meanwhile, the successor to the Will of D. that she spoke of was currently on the ship performing the Chopstick Dance—the kind where chopsticks are stuck in the nostrils, stretching the mouth... a dance... Satoru really didn't want to admit it was a dance.But it was genuinely hilarious."Hahahahahaha!""The moon is full.""The cherry blossoms have bloomed.""Congratulations, congratulations!!"Satoru raised his cup and said, laughing loudly.Zoro and Sanji clinked glasses with him."The least you could do is worry about Karoo!"Nami shouted. Karoo had been frozen stiff in the river, and they had only just rescued him."Isn't he still alive? He'll be fine after eating a couple of bites of meat."Luffy's concept of being alive."Maybe he was just clumsy and fell in himself."Zoro mocked, holding his liquor bottle.Karoo immediately quacked twice."He jumped in and froze because he was worried when Zoro disappeared while swimming in the river."Chopper translated Karoo's words.Zoro's laughter instantly stopped, and his body froze.Satoru laughed, taking the bottle from Zoro's hand to pour himself a drink, "Hahaha, someone won't be sleeping well tonight.""Chopper, you can understand what Karoo is saying?"Vivi asked curiously.Chopper jumped down from the ship's railing. They were already far away and couldn't see Drum Island anymore."Because I'm an animal myself.""A comrade who knows medicine and can understand animals—that's truly amazing."Nami praised him.Chopper wriggled his body. He denied it verbally, but his body was very honest."Even if you praise me, I won't be happy~~""Wait, Miss Nami, what did you just say? Chopperknows [medicine]."Sanji suddenly asked."Why else? Why did you invite Chopper otherwise?"Nami asked, confused.Luffy: "Because he can perform Seven-Stage Transformation." (That's very Luffy.)Sanji: "Because he can be emergency food during desperate times." (A cook's thought.)As soon as Sanji said this, Satoru laughed and retorted, "Hahaha, Chopper is so cute, how could you eat Chopper!""Hmm... I remember you said the same thing about rabbits when you were little, and then you boiled them all in one pot. That flavor was really good."Luffy rubbed his chin, recalling the memory.Satoru: "..."Nami sighed at these men, pulled Chopper aside, and handed him the medical bag from the sled."We found this on the sled.""Ah hahahaha!""Doctor Duoniang actually figured out what you wanted a long time ago.""Ah hahahaha!""How magnificent!""Ah hahahaha!"A vein popped on Nami's forehead, and she yelled at Luffy and Usopp, who were doing the Chopstick Dance, "Can you two please be quiet!!!"Luffy and Usopp ignored her completely, even trying to pull Chopper in."Come join us, Chopper."Chopper didn't know what the Chopstick Dance was, but he felt they were having fun."Don't imitate them, Chopper!"Usopp climbed onto the second deck, blew a whistle, and shouted."Attention, everyone!""We welcome our new comrade here.""Karoo, you've had too much to drink!""Sanji, the dinosaur meat is gone, even though we brought a lot.""Hey, Cook, bring us some more snacks for the drinks.""And liquor, please, God of Curly Brow.""You two idiots, who are you ordering around!!!"Looking at the scene before him, Chopper smiled and shed tears, "I've never been this happy before.""To our new comrade, cheers!!!""Cheers!!!"..."Look into my eyes, Luffy.""Why did the meal I prepared, which was just enough for nine people until Alabasta, disappear overnight?"Sanji stood, arms crossed, staring at Luffy as he asked.Luffy, trying to lie like he did when he was a child, turned his face away and pouted his mouth as he replied."I don't know...""You don't know? Hey, what's that near your mouth?""What? Did I not wipe it clean!"Luffy was Luffy; he was tricked instantly.Sanji lifted his leg and kicked him."You're the one who stole the food!!!""Miss Nami, look at this guy. Let's get a refrigerator with a lock."Sanji immediately turned around to complain to Nami.Meanwhile, Satoru, Usopp, Chopper, and Karoo, Luffy's "accomplices" who were fishing, dared not make a sound.They had no choice; with no food, they could only fish.But fish in the Grand Line weren't as easy to catch as those in the East Blue.Even "Bai Taigong" Satoru couldn't catch a fish after fishing all morning.Vivi came out after Nami confirmed that the steam from the underwater volcano on the sea surface was harmless, only to see Luffy tying up Karoo, preparing to fish."Quack quack quack quack!!!""Ah! How can you use Karoo as bait!"Before Vivi could stop them, the going merry sailed into the steam cloud.It was a white expanse, and when the going merryemerged from the steam cloud, they saw an Okamaclinging onto Karoo."Ah!! I caught an Okama!!!"Luffy shouted in surprise."Hmm? Why is This servant on the back of a duck?"As he spoke, Mr. 2 Bon Clay fell into the sea... "Ah, how embarrassing.""You pirates, whom This servant doesn't know, saved This servant. This kindness This servant will never forget. Also, could This servant have a bowl of hot soup?"Mr. 2 Bon Clay, having been pulled out, requested this. Unfortunately, he asked the wrong people; Luffy and the others were starving, so where would they get hot soup for him?Satoru looked at Mr. 2 Bon Clay, the Okama true man who was still Mr. 2 at this point.Mr. 2 Bon Clay also noticed Satoru's gaze and looked over."What a beautiful Miss... or young man?""Ayayaya, would you like to join our New Humans team? You have great talent, young man.""You have talent! Your whole family has talent!!""Thank you for your kind offer!!"Satoru angrily retorted loudly, which made Sanji and Zoro burst out laughing."Hahaha, This servant is already a New Human!! I don't need any talent."Mr. 2 Bon Clay replied. Satoru ignored him... "Can't you swim?"Luffy asked."Yes, because This servant ate a Devil Fruit.""Ah? What kind of fruit?" Usopp asked.Mr. 2 Bon Clay stood up, "Well then, before my ship arrives, I'll give you a demonstration."Mr. 2 Bon Clay immediately struck Luffy's face with a palm thrust.Zoro originally wanted to draw his sword, but seeing Satoru leisurely sipping tea, he suddenly felt that something was amiss.If Luffy were hurt, Satoru would definitely not be acting like this.Indeed, Mr. 2 Bon Clay's face suddenly transformed into Luffy's appearance."What!! It's me!!"Luffy exclaimed."Even the voice and physique are exactly the same."Nami sighed in amazement."That's right, this is This servant's Imitation Fruit Ability. Just touching with the left hand returns me to my original form.""By touching a person's face with the right hand."Mr. 2 Bon Clay said this while reaching out and touching the faces of Nami and the others (Sanjiwas in the kitchen at this time). When he got to Satoru, Satoru instantly grabbed his hand."Sorry, I don't have the habit of letting people touch my face."Satoru indeed did not have this habit, and he stated that he did not want to see himself wearing a round lantern dress and small swan wings.After speaking, Satoru let go of his hand.Mr. 2 Bon Clay didn't mind and proceeded to transform into Zoro and the others' faces in turn."Just like this, I can transform into anyone I want.""And the body, too."Using Nami's body, Mr. 2 Bon Clay directly pulled open the clothes.This shocked Satoru and the others, who widened their eyes.Sanji directly missed a million berries worth of sight.After being punched down by Nami, Mr. 2 Bon Clayimmediately got back up and demonstrated the storage capability of the Imitation Fruit: once he touches a face, he can transform into it permanently."Ah!!"Among the many faces, Vivi seemed to catch a glimpse of a familiar one.
Chapter 132: Reunion with Ace (4000 words)They had met Mr. 2 Bon Clay, who was also a "real man."At this time, Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper, who didn't know he was Mr. 2 Bon Clay, had actually forged a friendship with this interesting Okama.Zoro: "Boring."Satoru: "Agreed."Respecting his "real man" personality and dancing with him arm-in-arm were two different things.Nami also turned away, not watching them do the "leg-lifting dance.""Can't be bothered with you guys.""Hmm?""Hey, there's a ship coming. Is that your ship?"Nami turned her head and saw a ship approaching the going merry.Mr. 2 Bon Clay bent his legs and jumped, landing on the railing in a flash. With his back to Luffy and the others, the four characters for "Okama Way" on his back seemed to glow in the sunlight."Oh my, I didn't expect it to be time to part ways so soon. What a pity.""Don't be sad. All good things must come to an end, but don't forget one thing...""The depth of friendship has nothing to do with how long you've spent together!"Turning his head, Mr. 2 Bon Clay gave a thumbs up, his eyes welling up with tears as he spoke."See you next time."Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper responded happily.Mr. 2 Bon Clay looked at Satoru again."...""...""Little brother, remember my proposal, okay? Think about it.""Mwah~"After saying that, Mr. 2 Bon Clay even blew a flying kiss to Satoru.Satoru couldn't take it anymore, flew up, and kicked him in the butt, knocking him back onto his own Swan ship.After putting his foot down, Satoru suddenly wondered why he had "rewarded" him.Meanwhile, Mr. 2 Bon Clay's subordinates on the Swan ship saw him being kicked back and thought a battle was about to start.Mr. 2 Bon Clay immediately scrambled up. "It's nothing, it's nothing.""It's just the tsundere little brother's farewell ceremony.""Alright, let's set sail!!"The Swan ship turned, and under Mr. 2 Bon Clay's order, it sailed off."It's Mr. 2 Bon Clay-sama!!""!!!!"Mr. 2 Bon Clay's subordinates responded enthusiastically.But this shocked everyone on the going merryexcept for Satoru."Mr. 2!!""He's Mr. 2!!"Usopp and Vivi said in surprise.Zoro was more or less surprised, but he felt strange seeing Satoru so calm beside him."Why aren't you surprised at all?""...""What! He's Mr. 2."Satoru only just reacted now; if that were true, his reaction time could circle the Earth.Zoro: "...""Vivi, don't you know what Mr. 2 looks like?"Luffy asked.Vivi sat down on the deck, blaming herself. "Yeah, I've never seen Mr. 1's team or Mr. 2, and I don't know their abilities.""But rumor has it that Mr. 2 is a tall Okama, speaks in a sissy voice, loves wearing a swan coat, and has 'Okama Way' written on his back."When Vivi said this, Satoru couldn't help but laugh and cry. This information was practically screaming "I am Mr. 2," and they still didn't recognize him. It was... quite miraculous.Luffy, Usopp, and Zoro also gave a "complimentary" thumbs up."You should have recognized him."Vivi didn't pay attention to the compliment, covering her forehead with her hand, which was trembling slightly."Just now, when he was demonstrating his memory function, my father's face appeared. What on earth did he do using my father's face?""If that guy is impersonating the King, it definitely won't be anything good."Zoro said."Looks like we let a troublesome enemy go."Usopp said with his arms crossed, sighing."Is he an enemy?"The naive Chopper hadn't yet reacted to Mr. 2 Bon Clay, who had been playing so well with them, suddenly changing his identity."Indeed, if he turns against us, it will be quite troublesome.""He just imitated our faces, except for Satoru. If he uses that to become one of us, we won't be able to tell the difference."Nami pointed out the severity."However, I don't need to be afraid of him, that's true.""We should be glad we met him and now know his ability, so we can prepare countermeasures in advance."Zoro said with a smile. Although they let Mr. 2 Bon Clay go, knowing his ability in advance wasn't a bad thing for them.Satoru walked up and nodded."I agree with what Zoro said.""We can come up with some countermeasures to distinguish between us and him, like some kind of mark.""Also, Vivi, I think if he imitated the King's face, the biggest use would be to...""What!!"Vivi asked anxiously."To exacerbate the conflict between the Kingdom Army and the rebel army through the King's 'tyranny'.""To intensify the rebel army's desire to rebel.""The defection of the 300,000 Kingdom ArmySoldiers before might have been caused by that Mr. 2."Vivi was stunned for a moment, realizing why the 300,000 Kingdom Army Soldiers had defected."However, just as Zoro said, we met Mr. 2 first; perhaps it's the arrangement of the God of Fate.""We can make preparations in advance.""Moreover, your main purpose in returning is to persuade the rebel army. If you reveal Mr. 2's ability, the chances of persuasion will be higher. However, if we can catch Mr. 2 and make him use his ability on the spot, that would be even better.""There's no need to panic. We are already very close to Alabasta now, Vivi."Satoru comforted her.Nami walked to Vivi's side and patted her back. "That's right, Vivi, Satoru is right.""Quack!"Karoo also chimed in.Vivi took a deep breath and nodded. "Thank you, Satoru.""You're welcome."Sea area near Sandy Island.The going merry was sailing slowly on the sea; reaching this point proved that Alabasta was very close.A giant Sea Cat suddenly popped out of the sea, blocking the front of the going merry.This made Luffy and the others, who had been hungry for four days, see gold in their eyes."Food!! Food!!!""Let me cut it up!!"Sensing the killing intent, the Sea Cat immediately took a step back. What's this for? I just came out for some air."Sea Cat? It should be easy to cook. Don't let it run away."Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji were eager to move, but were hit on the back of the head by Vivi's club and flew out.Because the Sea Cat is a sacred animal to the people of Alabasta.After being saved, the Sea Cat immediately dived back into the sea, wiping the cold sweat from its forehead. Seriously, what a day."The food ran away."Luffy was so angry he gnawed on the ship's railing.Vivi sighed. "You'll be able to eat your fill soon.""The appearance of the Sea Cat proves that we are almost at Alabasta.""Are the things appearing behind us also evidence that we are approaching Alabasta?"Zoro suddenly interjected.Everyone looked up and saw many pirate ships with the B.W. mark appearing on the horizon."It looks like the senior agents of B.W. have started to assemble."Satoru said.Vivi nodded with a solemn face. "Yes, a full 200 people. It's a combat force that the ones at Whiskey Peak completely cannot compare to.""Then let's just use the cannons to sink them now!"Usopp shouted."It would be easier to just fly over and fight! No, we should go eat first!"Luffy said. Without eating, Luffy's combat power is directly cut in half."Idiot, don't mind those small fry.""We need to distinguish between primary and secondary. We only have nine people."Zoro said.Satoru agreed and took over the conversation. "That's right. And, Usopp, with so many ships of theirs, are you sure we can out-gun them with our cannons?""Once a conflict starts with them, just intercepting cannonballs will be enough to keep us busy.""At this time, fighting these small fry is not a wise decision. Our goal is the biggest fish.""That's true. It wouldn't be good if the going merrygot damaged!"Usopp reacted and nodded, affirming Satoru's statement."In any case, tie the bandages on your hands."Satoru replied, and everyone nodded and began to tie bandages on their hands."We are getting closer and closer to the port. Let's stop at the western estuary; we need to hide the ship."After tying the bandage, Nami observed the distance between the port and the ship.In a while, the ship docked."Alright, in any case, no matter what happens in the future, this mark on our hands—anyone with this mark is one of our own!"Luffy took the lead, and everyone gathered in a circle, raising their arms with the bandages."So...""Let's go ashore!!""Head towards the restaurant, and Alabasta."Luffy shouted."Idiot, you got your priorities mixed up."Nami retorted.Satoru laughed and agreed with Luffy. "Hahaha, Luffy is right too. You need to be full to work hard."Luffy and the others just stepped onto the port of the Alabasta port city, [Nanohana].Meanwhile, inside a restaurant in Nanohana, it was very noisy, and the entrance was crowded with people."What's going on? That shop seems very noisy. What happened?"The smoking man, Smoker, appeared again.Because he intercepted the conversation between Sanji and Crocodile near Little Garden using a surveillance den den mushi.And he caught Mr. 11. They arrived in Nanohanaone step ahead of Luffy and the others."It seems a customer in the shop suddenly died, Sergeant."Tashigi replied.As soon as she finished speaking, a Soldier ran over in a hurry, holding a bounty poster."An incredible person has come to town, Colonel Smoker."Inside the restaurant.Everyone was discussing."I heard it seems he died suddenly while talking to the shop owner.""Everyone is saying he might be a traveler who accidentally ate a [Desert Strawberry] while traveling.""[Desert Strawberry]?""A type of red poisonous spider that looks like a strawberry.""As soon as you eat it, you will die suddenly after a few days.""A few hours later, the body will be covered with an infectious virus.""So everyone is afraid to approach him."Just as the customers in the restaurant had almost concluded that Ace had died from the Desert Strawberry, Ace suddenly raised his head."Pfft!""He's alive!!!"Scaring the people around him so much that their mouths hung open.Ace looked around and directly lifted a young girl's skirt to wipe his mouth.Although he learned manners from Makino when he was a child, it seems he has manners, but not many."Ah!!!""Whew~""Oh no..."After wiping his mouth, Ace's mouth was still full, and he reached up and scratched his head, saying."Fell asleep.""He fell asleep!!!"The customers immediately turned into "shark faces" and shouted. So he just fell asleep; they thought it was something else.But suddenly thinking about it, something wasn't right."Wait, how could someone fall asleep while eating and talking?"Satoru: You don't understand; that's the "symbol" of Garp's education. Good thing I don't have it."And he's eating again.""By the way, what are you guys arguing about?"Ace turned back with a knife and fork and said.The customers were so angry they shouted again, "We were worried about you!!!""Did you hire a comedy troupe in your shop?"Ace asked the shop owner sincerely."N-no, never mind, it's good you're okay..."Before the shop owner could finish, Ace slapped his head down again."Wake up, hey!"Now the shop owner couldn't stay calm either. What kind of weird person is this?Ace woke up, and this time he got to the point, taking out two bounty posters."Shop owner, have you seen anyone in this town wearing a straw hat and with Long Hair, tied with a blue hairband..."But before Ace could finish his sentence, Smokerpopped out from behind him."Daring to eat swaggeringly in a restaurant.""Captain of the Second Division of the [Whitebeard Pirates], what is your business in this country?""Portgas D. Ace."As soon as Smoker said this, the shop owner and the customers were instantly dumbfounded."Wh... Whitebeard!?? An accomplice of the pirates.""Come to think of it, I think I've seen that tattoo on his back."At this moment, outside, Luffy increased to top speed and ran towards the restaurant, with dust flying behind him. Satoru was flying in the air, following him.Inside the restaurant, Ace turned his face to look at Smoker, with a toothpick in his mouth."...I'm looking for... my brother.""What should we do? Nanohana is too big, it's too hard to find Luffy."As soon as they went ashore, Luffy took off in a flash, separating directly from Vivi and the others."That's simple. We'll definitely find him in the noisiest place in town."Sanji said."Hahaha, that's true."Usopp replied."It should be fine. Satoru is following him, Satorushouldn't mess around... well, maybe not, these two brothers.""Let's also go find a restaurant to eat first."Zoro said, leading everyone into the town.Inside the restaurant.Ace and Smoker were confronting each other. Just as Smoker was about to make a move, Luffy flew into the restaurant with a rocket punch, knocking Smoker and Ace flying out, crashing through several buildings and making a big hole.Luffy immediately started eating, and Satoru also took the opportunity to eat something, and feed Bai.When Ace came back and saw the two of them clearly, before he could speak, he was pressed down by Smoker from behind.With Luffy there, Smoker had eyes for no one else.Luffy ran out with his mouth stuffed like a balloon, and Smoker immediately chased after him.Ace got up and saw Satoru standing in front of him, smiling and saying, "Long time no see, Ace."