Introducing the Doctor

Marineford Year 1517.

The new East Blue Overlord issued a pirate summons to the East Blue, intending to wash the Marine Branch 16 in blood and provoke Marine Headquarters. Countless East Blue pirates answered the East Blue Overlord's call, flocking to participate in this East Blue grand event.

Under the pursuit of the massive pirate force, Marine Branch 16, though resisting bravely, was still outmatched. Their defenses were broken by the pirates, and they were overrun.

The losses were heavy, the base destroyed, with countless casualties.

For a time, there were countless wreckage and broken walls!

Countless Marines cried out in despair and fear, but as Marines, they remembered their mission. No matter how terrified they were, they did not compromise or surrender to the pirates.

However.

Although the Marines were not afraid, with only the strength of Marine Branch 16, they were utterly incapable of resisting the terrifying pirate offensive led by the former East Blue Overlord and the new East Blue Overlord.

Fortunately, Colonel Smoker from the Loguetown branch eventually provided timely support...

"That's right, that's exactly how it should be written." Colonel Xia Che looked at Udo's notes on the battle and nodded with satisfaction. He then said with a solemn expression, "Emphasize the helplessness of Marine Branch 16 and their despair in the face of the terrifying pirate attack. Then, highlight the losses of the Marine branch. We can use this opportunity to ask Marine Headquarters for more funds to rebuild the branch."

As he spoke, as if remembering something, he ignored Udo, who was looking at the intact Marine branch around them and about to say something. Colonel Xia Che earnestly continued.

"We must further emphasize the importance of the Loguetown branch. It was under Colonel Smoker's leadership that Marine Branch 16 successfully repelled the pirate attack and turned the tide."

After he finished speaking.

Before Udo, who was looking at him with unspoken words behind him, could say anything.

At this moment.

"Colonel Dande Xiashe!"

A cold voice, as if holding back something, came from behind.

Colonel Xia Che quickly turned his head, looking at Colonel Smoker, who had appeared behind him at some unknown time. Colonel Smoker was glaring at him, as if he had never seen such a shameless person before.

Colonel Xia Che chuckled and quickly said, "Hahaha, Colonel Smoker, you're back?"

Ignoring Colonel Smoker's displeased face, he immediately put on a solemn expression.

"Thank you for the support from the Loguetown branch this time!"

Instantly.

"..."

Hearing Colonel Xia Che, who could say such things even when facing him, Colonel Smoker felt as if he had been insulted. His eyelids twitched, and with a dark expression, he was about to say something.

"Guina, you're back too? How was it?" Colonel Xia Che directly changed the subject, looking at Guina, who was giving him a resentful look from behind. He said cheerfully, "Is it all settled? Are you hungry? Do you want to rest for a bit?"

"Senior Brother Xiashe, didn't you say there were strong fighters?" Despite her senior brother's concern, Guina puffed out her cheeks and glared at Colonel Xia Che, saying, "I was so looking forward to it~ Senior Brother is a liar, a big liar!"

"..."

He almost forgot.

He had deliberately tricked Guina into leading the team for training, telling her there were very powerful swordsmen there.

Colonel Xia Che's eyelids twitched, and he chuckled again, preparing to praise Guina's swordsmanship, which had improved, making her think those pirates were weak.

Then, suddenly.

"You scoundrel!!!"

Another angry voice came.

"You actually just left me there and ran off by yourself!"

Just as Colonel Xia Che was about to turn around again, a figure pounced over, hands on her hips, glaring at him resentfully.

"If Tashigi wasn't here, I would have thought I was captured by pirates! You scared me to death, darn it~"

Nami, who had woken up at some point, had also returned.

After complaining to Colonel Xia Che a few times, she then turned to look at Guina beside her with surprise, her face showing some astonishment. "Huh, Tashigi, you're already here?"

As soon as she finished speaking.

Before Guina could say anything.

"Miss Nami, please slow down, I'm here." Tashigi's helpless voice came from behind Nami. "Colonel Xia Che didn't leave you there on purpose. He just had something very important to do, so he handed you over to me and specifically instructed me to take good care of you."

As she spoke, she walked to Nami, whose cheeks were slightly red and a little embarrassed due to her words and her earlier fierce complaints. Tashigi asked with curiosity.

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

"Guina~" Hearing Tashigi's words, Nami pouted towards the side and said, "She's right here, you can see for yourself! So," her tone became somewhat incredulous, "I just thought she looked very similar!"

"Here?" Tashigi, who had stopped, turned her head and looked in the direction Nami pointed. Upon seeing Colonel Xia Che, she quickly stood at attention and saluted the Marines. "Colonel Xia Che."

After speaking, she seemed to notice something and her eyes widened as she looked at a figure beside Colonel Xia Che. She blinked a few times, her tone filled with disbelief.

"Am I looking in a mirror? No, I'm wearing glasses!"

Meanwhile.

Guina had also noticed Tashigi. Although she had always heard others say that Tashigi looked very similar to her, seeing her in person.

She hadn't expected them to look so alike?

The two stared at each other, one with a single ponytail, the other with short, loose hair, both with disbelief in their eyes.

The surrounding people also looked at the two with surprise, and some even imagined a whole family ethics drama in their minds.

They looked so alike!

Even Smoker, standing nearby, frowned at the scene.

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

However...

He had actually mistaken her?

There was really someone who looked that much alike!

"Guina!"

"Tashigi!"

At this moment, Guina and Tashigi, after their shock, also came back to their senses and introduced themselves, still looking at each other with disbelief.

They really looked too much alike!

Even Guina and Tashigi wondered in their hearts if their fathers had hidden something from them.

And then.

Seeing that everyone had returned, including Mok, Xiashe scanned the gathered crowd with a smile.

He seemed to notice Colonel Smoker, who still wanted to say something; Nami, who stood with her hands on her hips looking at him; and Guina and Tashigi, who held their swords, their faces full of curiosity, their actions synchronized as if they wanted to ask him something.

Feeling a slight headache, Xiashe quickly said, "We'll talk about it tomorrow! For now..."

With a smile on his face, he waved his hand.

"Let the banquet begin!"

On this sea, how could there be no banquets and parties?

As Xiashe spoke, the tense faces of the Marines broke into happy smiles.

"Great, there's a banquet!"

"So many pirates, I was so scared!"

"I heard they have premium orange wine from Cocoyasi Village tonight, I can't wait."

"It's incredible, we actually captured so many pirates."

Listening to the cheers and seeing the happy crowd, the resentful Nami and Guina, and the depressed Smoker, who had been tricked, also smiled.

Oh well.

Let's enjoy the banquet first!

Thus...

The East Blue Fishing Plan!

Completed!

On the other side.

The Konomi Islands, also having a bountiful harvest, held an island-wide banquet arranged by Xiashe.

The villagers, enjoying their protection and peaceful lives, thanked Xiashe and Marine Branch 16 with cheers.

The entire island was filled with laughter and joy, immersed in the banquet.

However.

At the same time.

In Cocoyasi Village.

In a room within the former Arlong Park, now the Red Romance private club.

"So lively!"

A lazy voice sounded.

Then, a soft, sweet voice followed.

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

"I am Technician No. 38 - Xiao Hong, here to serve you!" Xiao Hong, calling herself Technician No. 38, said sweetly. "Can we start the special sea bath scrub you ordered?"

"Yes, let's start!"

As the lazy voice fell, a pair of feet were placed into the specially made wooden basin. The lazy voice seemed to become even lazier, and even her body seemed to soften.

However.

At this moment.

"Is this strength okay, sir?"

"Yes!"

"Huh? Why has the water gotten so cold? And why has your body become so soft? What's going on?"

"Perhaps my body is a bit weak!"

"This... do I need to replace the hot water?"

"No need, this is fine. Good, good, it's certainly quite comfortable."

"Our Red Romance's techniques were specifically developed by consulting the Pirate King's Ship Doctor! They are based on the theories of internal organs and meridians, combined with anatomical and pathological diagnoses. The methods used act on specific points on the human body's surface to regulate the body's physiological and pathological conditions, achieving therapeutic goals! They're definitely very comfortable~"

"The Pirate King's Ship Doctor?" Hearing Xiao Hong's explanation, the customer, who always wore a green eye patch over his forehead and was enjoying himself with his eyes closed, let out a sound of approval. "That's truly impressive!"

"Of course! These are techniques our boss specifically sought out!" Receiving the approval, Xiao Hong's face lit up with pride. Then, as she touched his somewhat chilling feet and looked at the customer enjoying himself with his eyes closed, she hesitated before saying, "Esteemed customer, your body is quite weak! You're frail, sensitive to cold, and your limbs are cold... You seem to have severe kidney deficiency. Would you like me to recommend a doctor?"

"...No, no need."