Introducing a Doctor

Marineford Year 1517.

The new East Blue Overlord issued a pirate summons across the East Blue, intending to bathe Marine Branch 16 in blood and provoke Marine Headquarters. Countless great pirates of the East Blue answered the East Blue Overlord's call, swarming in to take part in this grand East Blue event.

Under the pursuit of the massive pirate force, although Marine Branch 16 resisted bravely, they were still powerless to hold on. The pirates breached their defenses and stormed the Marine branch.

Losses were devastating. The base was destroyed, with countless casualties.

For a time, wreckage and shattered walls lay everywhere!

Countless Marines cried out in anguish and fear filled their hearts, but as Marines, they still remembered their mission. No matter how frightened they were, they never compromised with the pirates or surrendered.

However.

Though the Marines were fearless, the full strength of Marine Branch 16 alone could not possibly withstand the terrifying pirate assault led by the former East Blue Overlord and the new East Blue Overlord.

Fortunately, Colonel Smoker from the Loguetown branch arrived with timely support...

"That's right, write it exactly like that." Xia Che looked at the record Udo was making of this battle beside him, nodded in satisfaction, then said solemnly, "Emphasize Branch 16's helplessness and their despair in the face of the terrifying pirate attack. Highlight the Marine branch's losses too. We can use this opportunity to ask Marine Headquarters for more reconstruction funding."

As he spoke, seemingly remembering something, he ignored Udo, who was looking around at the perfectly intact Marine branch and seemed about to say something, and spoke seriously again.

"You must make the importance of the Loguetown branch even more prominent. Marine Branch 16 only managed to repel the pirate attack and turn the tide because of the troops led by Colonel Smoker."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Before Udo, standing behind him with something to say but holding back, could speak.

At that moment.

"Colonel Dander Xieche!"

A cold voice came from behind him, as if its owner was suppressing something.

Xia Che hurriedly turned around and saw Colonel Smoker, who had somehow appeared behind him. Smoker was glaring at him as though he had never seen such a shameless person in his life.

Xia Che gave an awkward laugh and quickly said, "Hahaha, Colonel Smoker, you're back?"

As he spoke, he ignored Colonel Smoker's dark expression and immediately put on a solemn face.

"Thank you for the Loguetown branch's support in this operation!"

Immediately.

"..."

Hearing Colonel Xia Che say such things even right to his face, Colonel Smoker felt as though he had been insulted. His eyelid twitched, and just as he was about to speak with a dark face.

"Guina, you're back too? How did it go?" Xia Che directly changed the subject, looking cheerfully at Guina behind him, who was staring at him resentfully. "Did you finish everything? Are you hungry? Do you want to rest for a while?"

"Senior Brother Xia Che, didn't you say there would be powerful opponents?" Despite her senior brother's concern, Guina still puffed out her cheeks and glared at Xia Che angrily. "I was looking forward to it so much~ Senior Brother is a liar, a huge liar!"

"..."

He had nearly forgotten.

To get Guina to lead the troops for training, he had specifically lied to her that there were extremely skilled swordsmen there.

Xia Che's eyelid twitched. He gave another awkward laugh and was just about to praise Guina for becoming stronger with the sword, which was why she had found those pirates weak.

Then suddenly.

"You bastard!!!"

Another furious voice rang out.

"You just dumped me there and ran off on your own!"

Just as Xia Che was about to turn around again, a figure pounced over. With both hands on her hips, she glared at him angrily as well.

"If Tashigi hadn't been there, I would've thought the pirates had captured me! You scared me to death, damn it~"

Nami, who had apparently woken up at some point, had returned as well.

After complaining to Xia Che for a few moments, she turned to look at Guina beside her in surprise, her face showing astonishment. "Huh, Tashigi, you're already here?"

As soon as the words fell.

Before Guina could say anything.

"Miss Nami, slow down. I'm right here." Tashigi's helpless voice came from behind Nami. "Colonel Xia Che didn't intentionally leave you there. He just had something especially important to do, so he entrusted you to me. He even specifically told me to take good care of you."

As she spoke, she walked over to Nami, whose cheeks had turned a little red and who looked slightly embarrassed because of Tashigi's words and her own earlier aggressive complaints. Tashigi asked curiously.

"You still haven't explained who Guina is!"

"Guina?" Hearing Tashigi's question, Nami gestured toward the side with her lips. "She's right here. Look for yourself! That's why," her tone turned incredulous again, "I thought you looked so alike!"

"Here?" Tashigi stopped and turned to look in the direction Nami pointed. When she saw Xia Che, she immediately stood at attention and gave a Marine salute. "Colonel Xia Che."

Then, after speaking, she seemed to notice something. Her eyes widened as she looked at the figure beside Xia Che, then she blinked with an incredulous expression.

"Am I looking in a mirror? No, that can't be right. I'm wearing glasses!"

Meanwhile.

Guina had noticed Tashigi too. Though she had always heard others say that Tashigi looked very much like her, when she saw her in person.

She had never imagined they would look this alike.

The two stared directly at each other. One wore a high ponytail, while the other had loose short hair. Both their eyes were filled with disbelief.

Everyone around them looked at the two with the same astonishment. Some had even begun making up entire family melodramas in their minds.

They looked far too alike!

Even Smoker, standing nearby, frowned at the sight.

In fact, he had mistaken Guina for his own subordinate earlier and had even asked her why she was there.

However.

He had not expected...

That he had actually mistaken her for someone else?!

There really were people who looked that alike!

"Guina!"

"Tashigi!"

At that moment, after recovering from their shock, Guina and Tashigi introduced themselves to each other. Yet they still looked at one another with disbelief.

They really looked too alike!

Even Guina and Tashigi began to wonder whether their fathers had hidden something from them.

At that moment.

Seeing that everyone had returned, including Moke, Xia Che swept his gaze over the gathered crowd and revealed a smile.

He seemed to notice Colonel Smoker beside him, still wanting to say something; Nami, with her hands on her hips as she stared at him again; and Guina and Tashigi, both holding their swords with curious expressions and identical movements, as if they wanted to ask him something.

With a headache coming on, Xia Che hurriedly said, "Whatever it is, let's talk about it tomorrow. For now..."

With a smile on his face, he quickly swept his hand outward.

"The banquet begins!"

On these seas, how could there be no banquets and parties?

As Xia Che's words fell, the Marines, who had been wearing tense expressions, all broke into happy smiles.

"That's great, there's even a banquet!"

"There were so many pirates. I was scared to death!"

"I heard there'll be premium Orange Wine from Cocoyasi Village tonight. I can't wait."

"This is unbelievable. We actually captured so many pirates."

Hearing the cheers and seeing everyone's joy, even Nami and Guina, who were still resentful, and Smoker, who was depressed after being taken advantage of, smiled.

Oh well.

They should enjoy the banquet first!

Thus...

The East Blue fishing plan!

Complete!

Elsewhere.

The Conomi Islands, which had also gained greatly, held an island-wide banquet under Xia Che's arrangements.

The villagers, enjoying protection and peaceful lives, all cheered and expressed their gratitude to Xia Che and Marine Branch 16.

The entire island was likewise filled with laughter and joy, immersed in celebration.

However.

At the same time.

In Cocoyasi Village.

Inside a certain room in the former Arlong Park, now the Red Romance Private Club.

"It's so lively!"

A lazy voice sounded.

It was immediately followed by a soft, sweet voice.

"Today is a big day~, sir! To celebrate the complete annihilation of the pirates, Colonel Xia Che specially organized an island-wide banquet. You can join it later too."

"I'm Technician No. 38 - Xiao Hong, and I'll be serving you now!" Xiao Hong, who called herself Technician No. 38, said sweetly. "Shall we begin the specialty sea bath scrub you ordered?"

"Mhm, begin."

As that lazy voice fell, a pair of feet was placed into the specially made wooden basin. Then the voice seemed to become even lazier, as if even the owner's body had gone soft.

However.

At that moment.

"Is this pressure okay, sir?"

"It's fine!"

"Huh, why did the water suddenly get so cold? Your body has gone so limp too. What's going on?"

"Maybe my body is a little weak."

"Then... should I replace the hot water?"

"No need. Keep it like this. Not bad, not bad. It's quite comfortable."

"Our Red Romance techniques were specially consulted from the Pirate King's Ship Doctor. They are methods based on theories of the internal organs and meridians, combined with anatomy and pathological diagnosis. By applying techniques to specific areas of the body's surface, they regulate physiological and pathological conditions to achieve therapeutic effects! Of course it feels good~"

"The Pirate King's Ship Doctor?" Hearing Xiao Hong's introduction, the customer, who always wore a green eye mask over his forehead and was enjoying himself with his eyes closed, voiced his approval. "That really is impressive!"

"Of course! Our boss specifically went out of his way to acquire these techniques!" Having received his approval, Xiao Hong looked proud. Then, as she touched those somewhat ice-cold feet and looked at the customer enjoying himself with his eyes closed, she hesitated before saying, "Sir, your body is seriously weak! Physical weakness, sensitivity to cold, cold limbs... You seem to have severe kidney deficiency. Would you like me to recommend a doctor?"

"...No, no need."