Let Me Lead the Way

Big Bird Public Welfare General Hospital and Shurima Traditional Western Medicine Specialty Hospital.

After more than half a month of construction, it was finally completed.

Although the entire campus was built without using a single prefabricated building material, relying entirely on traditional building materials such as bricks, stones, steel, and cement, the construction speed of the One Piece world clearly exceeded Ma Qiao's traditional understanding.

This hospital is indeed known as the Old Western Medicine Hospital.

Just looking at the bloodstained kitchen knife in the hand of Dr. Dr. Mundo, the head of the hospital's general surgery department, one can sense the style of an old-fashioned 18th-century Western doctor.

Of course, these are all superficial appearances.

Ma Qiao didn't want to create a scenario where a surgeon's single incision resulted in three deaths—a truly egregious example.

Therefore, the entire hospital is actually designed strictly according to aseptic standards.

In addition to outpatient and inpatient departments, Shurima Hospital also has medical laboratories, an assisted reproductive center, a morgue, and other buildings, making it a hospital of a very high standard.

When Reiju saw this refreshing hospital amidst the desolate wilderness, she couldn't help but gently wipe away the sweat with her fingers. Then, she naturally tucked her long pink hair behind her ear and carefully checked the address several times.

On the second floor of the mayor's office, Vivi had a small pair of binoculars set up, her face showing a wary expression.

"Vivi- chan, how's it going?"

Nami, that Cat Burglar, fanned the flames from the sidelines, asking, "Has that pink Fox arrived yet?"

"They've arrived."

Vivi's face turned cold. "And why do her expressions and movements seem so familiar..." (See Chapter 1)

Shurima Hospital, Director's Office.

"Miss Reiju, welcome, welcome!"

Ma Qiao extended his hand and gave the woman, who was covered in poison, a light, fleeting handshake.

It feels wonderful to the touch, incredibly soft and supple.

There's also a faint floral fragrance.

However, Ma Qiao still decided to use disinfectant to thoroughly clean the area in a little while.

Reiju was still wearing a pink outfit and high-heeled sandals that revealed her pearly toes.

However, this is, after all, a hospital, and she Shurima as the chief medical expert of the Germa Kingdom to provide medical assistance in rural areas.

So at this moment, Reiju wasn't wearing her signature crop top and short skirt, but instead had changed into a pink doctor's coat.

However...

This guy's doctor's coat doesn't look very proper at all.

Compared to female doctors in films and television shows like "Ward. avi", this is even more explicit.

Not only was her dress wide open, revealing large expanses of her smooth, white chest.

The short hem of the long gown revealed long, slender, snow-white thighs, crossed over, with one delicate pink foot swaying back and forth, as if in a provocation.

"You are not Mr. 3."

Reiju's first words upon meeting the despicable man who had once imprisoned her were filled with deep resentment.

"No, I'm not."

Ma Qiao nodded, readily admitting it.

Although both are local powers in the four seas, Germa 66's intelligence capabilities and attention to the Grand Line are far superior to those of a nobody like Hundred Plans Locke.

Even if Germa fails miserably, at least they still have the value of winning over Big Mom by getting them to lower their guard and feign compliance.

Kuro, this "tyrant of the East Blue," could probably be wiped out by a single eyelash from that Big Mom.

Therefore, it was no surprise that Ma Qiao's identity as Mr. 3, the man who made a living from it, was exposed.

But it doesn't matter. Even though I'm not Mr. 3, my identity as Mr. 7 is definitely real.

Seeing Ma Qiao's open admission, Reiju revealed a charming smile, "Indeed, our acquaintance was a deception from the very beginning."

I need to make a correction.

Ma Qiao shook his head. "Our acquaintance began with a blow to the head."

"You still remember that?" Reiju sneered.

"Alright, alright, let's stop discussing these pointless things."

Ma Qiao stood up and clapped his hands.

Dr. Mundo, who has no skin, Dr. Shen, Nurse Akali, Doctor Kennen, and Dr. Kennen, a biochemist wearing a Heimerdinger suit, walked in together.

This five-man team, if put together as a lineup, would be quite good in high-level games.

The strategy of using Heimerdinger as ADC and Kennen as support is very effective.

However, they were not appearing as combatants at this moment, but as Ma Qiao's strongest medical team.

Reiju's insistence on participating in the research and development of cloning technology was something that Ma Qiao had not expected.

In Ma Qiao's original plan, once he obtained some information on Lineage Factors, given Heimerdinger and Dr. Mundo's expertise in biochemistry, they should have been able to quickly achieve the artificial cloning of Lineage Factors and tissue cells.

Now that Reiju, she's actually a burden.

But there's nothing we can do; the Vinsmoke family probably just has a single-minded way of thinking.

You can't cooperate with others without giving something away.

They'll either send their son or their daughter; you can't stop them.

Ma Qiao had no choice but to reluctantly accept the Poison Pink classmate and become a worker at Shurima Hospital.

In the days that followed, Ma Qiao witnessed firsthand what female cunning was and what social charisma was.

Reiju showed no signs of unease in her new environment.

She quickly became close to Akali.

Unfortunately, despite all her calculations, Reiju never imagined that her true target wasn't actually in the hospital.

Vivi and Nami took turns on watch, using binoculars to keep a close eye on this dangerous woman.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing...?"

Ma Qiao pushed open the door and stared speechlessly at Vivi, who was kneeling on the windowsill with her butt sticking out.

"Oh!"

Vivi quickly jumped down from the windowsill. "Why weren't you at the hospital with that provocatively dressed female doctor?"

"Dressed provocatively?"

Ma Qiao glanced at Nami, who was trying her best to look obedient, and felt speechless.

When it comes to flamboyant attire, the man next to you is the real master...

Fortunately, under Ma Qiao's strict family rules, Cat Burglar only dares to wear her overly frugal clothes in the mayor's big house. In public, she always maintains a dignified secretary's attire.

I really don't know what you guys are thinking.

Ma Qiao sighed, "Just like Vivi is my student, Nami is my secretary, and Reiju is merely my personal physician... Don't get the wrong idea..."

"Private doctor?"

Vivi tiptoed and peered over suspiciously. "Does she really know medicine?"

"Absolutely true!"

"Her medical skills are second to none, especially in detoxification..." Ma Qiao said with great certainty.

However, as he continued speaking, Ma Qiao couldn't help but recall Reiju's incredibly strong, stringy little mouth when she was detoxifying.

If those little mouths suck...

As expected, King Luffy, being such a simple-minded individual, should still receive treatment from Dr. Dr. Mundo.

It's better for Reiju to be her personal doctor.

A small island in the East Blue.

Restaurant.

Achoo!

King Luffy sneezed.

Just as a large string of food was about to fly out, King Luffy quickly stretched his neck and stuffed the food back into his mouth.

He didn't yet know what kind of sensual pleasures he would lose in the future, but at least for now, he had kept his food.

"Hey, Luffy, you catch a cold too?"

As Garp rapidly stuffed various foods into his Barry, he mocked his eldest grandson, "I've heard that idiots don't catch colds. You haven't been sick since you were three!"

"Stinky chicken sauce!"

King Luffy retorted, "When was the last time you went to see a doctor?"

"Well..."

Garp picked his nose with his greasy fingers. "It seems like it was a long time ago, when I was with that Roger guy..."

Halfway through his sentence, Garp quickly snapped back to reality.

Upon hearing the name "Roger," King Luffy's eyes immediately lit up.

"Idiot, hurry up and eat!"

Garp delivered a powerful punch, smashing his grandson's face into his rice bowl.

The waiters standing nearby were already drenched in cold sweat.

This grandfather and grandson are absolutely terrifying.

The two of them ate more than half of the food in the restaurant.

The plates in front of them have been removed several times, but they are still piled up like a small mountain.

However, the restaurant owner was very happy.

If it were just that country bumpkin in the Straw Hat eating, the owner would have kicked him out long ago.

This country bumpkin didn't even have a pocket to put money in; he was clearly there to dine and dash.

But the old gentleman next to him was completely different.

Putting everything else aside, the Den Den Mushi hanging around his neck alone is anything but ordinary.

Big Bird brand Mobile Den Den Mushi super deluxe pro version.

These Den Den Den Mushi) are high-performing and never lag, and now they are being sold for tens of millions of Beli each on the black market.

Besides its inherent performance, another reason why it is so sought after is its strong collectible value.

Because these Den Den Mushi) are not sold to the public at all.

It was a gift from the Big Bird Consortium to the top 100 content creators as a sign of honor.

Of course, the shop owner didn't think this old man who picks his nose all day was a top 100 YouTuber, but he must be a tycoon who bought this collector's edition Den Den Mushi from the black market.

With such financial resources as a guarantee, they naturally want to eat as much as possible.

After a while, King Luffy pulled his head out of the rice bowl.

Without Awakening as the Sun God, Garp's Iron Fist Rubber Man was utterly unable to withstand it.

"You old geezer, I'm not sick, why do I need to go to a place like a hospital?!" Luffy asked stubbornly, clutching his head.

"Haha, your kind grandfather took a day off to take you to see a doctor, aren't you touched?"

Garp laughed and took out a packet of beef jerky from his pocket, crunching away.

Glug~

Luffy's Adam's apple bobbed.

A week ago, when Garp appeared in Foosha Village, Luffy, having been tipped off by the tavern owner, immediately hid.

As it turned out, Garp easily lured him out with just a bag of beef jerky.

By the time Luffy regained his senses and tried to escape, it was too late. The Iron Fist of Love struck King Luffy squarely on the head, and then his grandfather tucked him under his arm and carried him onto the warship.

"Want some?"

Garp waved the beef jerky in front of King Luffy.

I'll bite!

I'll bite again!

Luffy stretched out his neck and bit down dozens of times, but Garp easily dodged them all.

Garp, the old scoundrel, popped the beef jerky into his mouth, making a satisfying smacking sound, "If you want to eat this delicious beef jerky again, you'd better listen to Grandpa!"

"No way! I'm not sick, I don't want to see a doctor, I want to become the Pirate King!"

duang~

Garp Luffy on the back of the head with his iron fist once more, ending this pleasant grandfather-grandson exchange.

After finishing his meal, to Luffy's astonishment, Garp swiped the Mobile Den Den Mushi hanging around his neck onto the boss's terminal.

Then a "Payment successful" notification sound appeared.

The shopkeeper's smile grew even warmer, "Please take care, sir!"

"Grandpa, why were you able to pay with just a swipe of your Den Den Mushi?"

King Luffy reached into his pocket and pulled out a severely malnourished Den Den Den Mushi) that was about to die.

That was a gift that Garp brought for his grandson when he last returned to Foosha Village to visit his family.

At the time, he thought his gift would surely outshine Shanks' Straw Hat and win his grandson's favor.

Later events proved that Luffy had absolutely no interest in anything other than meat and becoming the Pirate King.

In addition, Garp, the grandfather, is addicted to the internet and neglects to teach his grandson, which is why King Luffy still doesn't know how to use the Den Den Den Mushi.

However, even Luffy was quite tempted by the prospect of getting free food with this Den Den Mushi.

"So, do you also want to achieve food freedom?"

Garp hugged his grandson tightly and laughed heartily, "Join the Navy with me! Once you become a general, you'll have an endless supply of meat!"

"I don't want to!"

Luffy curled his lip in disdain, "I want to be a pirate! Only pirates can eat meat, drink alcohol, and have parties every day!"

"Pooh!"

Garp retorted angrily, "You only see the thief eating meat, but you don't see the thief getting beaten up. Pirates are nowhere near as carefree as Marines. Look at me, I can take leave whenever I want, how free I am!"

"Of course I've seen pirates get beaten up..."

Luffy took off his Straw Hat and held it in his hand. The scene from many years ago, when the bandit Higuma angrily smashed Shanks' head with a wine bottle, slowly appeared before his eyes:

"I don't care, I want to become the Pirate King, I want to be the freest man on this sea!"

Seeing his grandson's expression, Garp knew his words had been wasted again.

Shanks, you've done so many bad things!

Garp was seething with hatred.

With things having come to this point, Garp had no other options.

Fortunately, all of this will soon be over.

Garp took out his Den Den Mushi and looked at the message he had starred and saved: [Urgent Notice! Elderly people with grandchildren at home must pay attention! After reading, be sure to forward it to your relatives and friends!], and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

But...

Garp looked around.

To save time, Garp did not travel in his signature Dog-Head Battleship this time, but instead chose a small clipper sailboat.

These boats are very fast, but they are too small to be seen from the town at a glance.

Garp scratched his head, then his eyes lit up.

He grabbed a green-haired young man who was walking by carrying a bottle of liquor. "Hey buddy, do you know how to get to the docks?"

"Hmm? Asking for directions?"

Zoro looked up and saw an elderly man with gray hair. "Follow me, just point, I'm afraid you'll get lost."

"Hey, you're such a good person!"

Luffy suddenly leaned over and looked at the three swords at Zoro's waist. "Are you a swordsman? Would you like to be my crewmate?"