Pirates: How Many Divisions Do the Five Elders Have? Our Recommendation Is Amputation

"When I was a child, I watched a TV series that was a heartwarming story about how beautiful spring days are often just a dream."

"I still remember the heartwarming scene of Little Dragon Girl transforming into a spring, and today you will inherit this glorious mission."

"I'll take good care of Annie. I'll make sure no Yordle gets near her, so you can go without worry!"

As a kind master, after giving away a whole bunch of life-size figures of Annie, Ma Qiao left Amumu in the spring deep underground.

Like his rival Teemo, Amumu will be working in this small, dark room for a long time.

After finishing all that, Ma Qiao arrived at Maokai and Zyra's new house.

That is, the valley behind the mountain that was originally devoid of life.

It rained this morning.

The sudden surge in rainfall caused the parched soil and gravel to accumulate too much water, creating numerous small puddles.

At this moment, all the moisture has been completely absorbed by Maokai and Zyra.

Maokai tossed out rows of saplings, while Zyra planted a series of alluring seeds.

Although these plants reproduce asexually, they are extremely resilient.

The water source, which was originally only enough to grow some shrubs or grass, has now grown more than 30 saplings and two acres of thorn seeds.

Zyra and Maokai collapsed Exhaust to one side, panting heavily, as if they had just engaged in a vigorous, indescribable activity.

Ma Qiao was very satisfied with the performance of the two patients in a vegetative state.

I have not let him down.

Zyra and Maokai, as two newcomers, have both reached level six.

Therefore, all these saplings and seeds are grade three.

Not only are they larger and stronger, but they are also more powerful in combat.

Ma Qiao instructed Tahm Kench to use his long tongue to roll up some seeds and saplings and store them in his stomach.

The mayor's office and the dock area both need to be landscaped.

What could be more romantic than planting some beautiful and deadly man-eating trees and flowers?

"Master, please wait a moment."

Before leaving, Ma Qiao was stopped by Zyra.

Although she's a thorn in the side, it has to be said that Zyra has a pretty good figure and looks.

Ma Qiao estimates that King Bam will like it very much.

Even at level six, Maokai is still no match for King Bam.

However, when they met, Ma Qiao believed that Maokai's old, deep-rooted nature would surely protect his woman.

Ma Qiao asked, "Is there anything else? Is there a water shortage? Don't worry, fresh groundwater will soon be gushing up from below."

"Thank you, generous host."

Zyra swayed the vines, expressing her joy and gratitude.

At the same time, she bent down and produced several stolons to absorb nutrients.

"Merciful master, besides water, I also need more nutrients..."

Ma Qiao:???

Maokai walked over, sticking out an old root. "Me too."

Ma Qiao:???

After fertilizing the valley behind the mountain and emptying his intestines, Ma Qiao returned to town feeling refreshed.

"Uncle, the children have been counted."

With a camera hanging around her neck and dressed as a reporter Vivi found him.

Currently, there are over nine hundred school-aged children in our town, with an equal ratio of boys and girls.

Ma Qiao nodded, indicating his satisfaction with the number.

The world of One Piece has a high infant mortality rate, especially in the arid Alabasta.

The harsher the natural conditions, the more people tend to have more children and raise more offspring in order to combat the extremely high infant mortality rate.

So nowadays, although the town has a population of only 5,000, children aged five to ten make up nearly one-fifth of the population.

The main reason Ma Qiao set the school entry age for children at five to ten years old was to take into account the realities of the world.

Children over ten years old are already strong laborers and are very important for the livelihood of a family.

Moreover, it's a bit too late for children over ten years old to start basic education from scratch.

Ma Qiao's suggestion was to send all these children to work in the factory, where they could tighten screws, and then set up night schools and literacy classes within the factory.

On the one hand, it can improve the quality of workers and increase product quality; on the other hand, it can also ensure that some truly talented people can stand out.

As for children under ten, Ma Qiao plans to establish a school where they can complete general education courses, cultivating and supplying more outstanding talents for the Big Bird Consortium.

As for the teachers at this school, Vivi will temporarily take on the role.

Although she now has to take on two important responsibilities simultaneously—the news agency and the school— Vivi is enjoying it all.

If there were any official positions within Baron Ma Qiao's fiefdom, Vivi would now be the undisputed Minister of Culture.

Whether it's educating the people or teaching children, for Vivi, it's something that allows her to realize her own value and achieve her life goals.

However, sometimes, the thought that the one in charge of all this was not her own father, but a criminal who attempted to overthrow the rule of the Nefertari Family, gave Vivi a feeling of unease but also excitement.

Of course, Ma Qiao didn't intend for Vivi to be in charge of the children's education indefinitely.

She is not a full-time educator, and as Ma Qiao's business expands in the future, the job of a personal reporter will be enough to keep Vivi busy.

Ma Qiao has a more reliable and professional candidate on his side.

Headmistress Fiora (pictured)

Who could resist a female principal who wears a pencil skirt and black stockings, yet exudes a serious and aloof demeanor?

Two days later.

Shurima Marina: A small boat without any markings slowly arrives.

Navy soldiers in civilian clothes dropped anchor and furled sails.

They were about to lower the ladder, but Garp couldn't wait any longer. He carried Zephyr on his back and pulled Sengoku's goatee along with him as they slowly jumped off the sailboat.

"Garp, you bastard, I'll kill you one day!"

Sengoku rubbed his beloved beard, about to explode in anger, when Garp pointed ahead.

A large group of children were standing on both sides of the dock.

They wore bright red scarves around their necks, their hair was painted with bright red rouge, and they waved flowers frantically in their hands.

Upon seeing the children, Sengoku quickly withdrew his Riot Games, revealing the face of a kind elder.

Garp looked at their red scarves thoughtfully.

"Is Ma Qiao trying to pass on his red scarf? But the style seems a little different?"

Just then, the children saw the old man appear on the dock and immediately shouted.

"Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!"

Welcome, gentlemen, to Shurima for a visit and guidance!

No elderly person dislikes children.

Surrounded by such a group of adorably dressed children, Sengoku and Garp's old faces were beaming with joy.

Even though Zephyr had lost the ability to move due to wound infection and poisoning, a smile appeared on his face.

Although there was some acting involved, the three old men could easily tell that the children were genuinely in good spirits.

Their round, chubby faces and carefree, Vision Ward speak volumes about the happiness and safety these children in the Shurima Town enjoy.

In the world of One Piece, having such a childhood is a luxury for most people.

"It seems that Ma Qiao, just as you said, is indeed a qualified lord."

Sengoku nodded in satisfaction, pointing to a tall building in the distance. "Eh? Is that the Old Western Medicine Hospital you mentioned?"

Garp laughed and said, "That's right, this is it! Sengoku, believe me, after just one electrotherapy back massage, you'll love it here."

"Hey! This isn't the time to discuss these things."

Zephyr, perched on Garp's back, said speechlessly, "I can't move! You guys better get a doctor to treat me, you bastards!"

After being reminded, Garp and Sengoku remembered their seriously injured old classmate and ran towards the hospital.

Nami was the one who greeted them at the hospital reception again.

She saw the three old men as if they were three big, fat sheep.

Nami flashed a professional smile, "Kennen's electroshock therapy is 300,000 Beli, Akali's acupuncture therapy is 500,000 Beli, and a massage for the nipples is 1,000,000 Beli. Gentlemen, which package would you prefer?"

"Kidney massage? I'd like to try it out on my weak spot!"

Garp spoke first, followed by a loud thud on his head.

The Sengoku saw the Riot Games withdraw.

The friendly punch that was stopped by the children earlier has finally found its chance to be thrown.

"Miss, please ignore this lewd old man. Our partner is injured and needs immediate treatment."

Nami glanced at Zephyr, whose face had turned pale, and said, "This old gentleman is quite ill. Would you like to book an appointment with our Dr. Dr. Mundo, a specialist?"

"Of course, Dr. Dr. Mundo is very skilled. He cured my grandson and his friend." Garp said matter-of-factly, rubbing his head.

"Chief expert appointment: 50,000 Beli."

Nami stretched out her little hand, revealing a cute smile. "Thank you for your patronage!"

In the director's office, Dr. Mundo, wearing a white coat and holding a stethoscope, carefully examined Zephyr's physical condition.

Dr. Mundo frowned, and his habitually protruding tongue retracted.

Zephyr's condition was more serious than initially thought.

It wasn't that Krieg's poison gas was particularly remarkable, but rather that Zephyr disregarded medical advice and used it blindly shortly after undergoing arm replantation surgery, causing the wound to rupture, become infected, and necrotize.

Krieg's poison gas bombs, however, suppressed Zephyr's immune cells.

Furthermore, Zephyr, who was known as "the one who doesn't kill," killed a pirate with his own hands for the first time under the influence of poison gas, causing his inner beliefs to waver and his mental state to become very unstable.

According to the established lore, a person's strength and beliefs are strongly correlated in the world of One Piece.

Once his belief wavers, Zephyr's immune system will naturally weaken.

A combination of factors...

"My opinion is that amputation is necessary, and it should start with the arm."

Director Dr. Mundo drew his cleaver and said firmly.