Looking at these top-tier powerhouses on the high seas, who were furious just a moment ago but are now humble and respectful in the blink of an eye.
Kureha reached into the pocket of her tight jeans and pulled out a cigarette.
She took a drag of her cigarette, then pulled out a bottle of Black Jack and took a hearty swig.
Since she remained silent, none of the leaders of the Dark Bird Group straightened their backs.
Seeing this, Kureha swallowed her drink and sighed.
"I know, you bunch of bastards, sigh..."
After sighing, Kureha nodded slightly.
"I'll take responsibility for this guy, so don't worry. As for now, get up straight!"
Being treated like this by a group of people like you makes me, a doctor, very flustered. Please consider how I feel!
As for the rest...
Snort!
To make guys like you willingly bow down and pay homage to a mere doctor like me.
Saint Gawain!
Kureha looked at Gawain with a cold expression.
Do you think you deserve everything they've done for you?
Do you think your existence is enough to make these guys, who could easily conquer the ocean on their own, now have to wait by your side and obey your commands?
Do you really think your dreams deserve them sacrificing their freedom and dignity?
After speaking, Kureha waited indifferently for Gawain's reply.
When asked about Kureha's question, Gawain chuckled and put his arm around Rayleigh's shoulder.
He wore a bright, wide smile, much like Rayleigh's at that moment, revealing his teeth.
Gawain responded softly.
What kind of dream is worth sacrificing your freedom for?
Haha, I don't know if my dreams are worth it. Those are questions recorded in history books, left for future generations to explore.
As for now, all I know is that I have also given up my freedom.
You only see that my companions gave everything to follow me.
And haven't I also given everything to pursue the world I want to create?
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain put his arm around Rayleigh and continued smiling at Kureha.
"So, Dr. Kureha accepted my invitation?"
Judging from your reactions, my situation seems more serious than you described.
In short, haha, I can't stay on this island for too long.
"On the journey ahead, I'll rely on you, Dr. Kureha, to safeguard my health!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain released Rayleigh, walked up to Kureha, and extended his hand to Kureha.
Seeing this, Kureha pouted in annoyance, then reached out and grabbed Gawain's hand.
After shaking him up and down, Kureha quickly released Gawain and then slapped his wrist hard.
"Let's stop with the pleasantries. I need to take my brat son and get that girl treated first."
Furthermore, I must leave a complete medical team for the Magnet Kingdom!
Wapol has already been dealt with by you, right? That's perfect, what about the doctor he left behind, Twenty?
Although they were all ordinary doctors far inferior to me, and although they had done many things against their conscience with Wapol over the years.
However, they are ultimately a group of doctors; with some training, they can still be reformed!
"Good!"
Gawain nodded upon hearing Kureha's words.
"You can take full responsibility for the medical aspect. It's not just the Drum Kingdom that needs a medical team to maintain its medical standing."
The Dark Bird Ship also needs its own professional medical team.
There are only a few dozen doctors on board, all of whom I brought with me when I left Mary Geoise. They have excellent medical skills, but lack some experience.
They're in your hands now. After all, they rarely needed to treat any illnesses back in Mary Geoise, and their experience is far inferior to yours."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain bowed to Kureha.
After bowing, Gawain continued softly.
"Our ships have not yet encountered or participated in any real war."
So far, there have been no casualties among the crew members on board.
But in the future, a steady stream of soldiers will inevitably join our ships.
By then, we will need not just one or two doctors, but a considerable number of doctors who are specialized in various areas and can support at least one hospital.
All of this depends on you.
From this day forward, the lives and health of myself and everyone on the Dark Bird Ship will be under your protection.
Dr. Kureha!
"Snort!"
Upon hearing this, Kureha nodded without hesitation.
"I've weathered countless storms and witnessed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people more than once."
I'm just a doctor; I can't save every patient.
But at least I can guarantee that before my body completely collapses, I will arrange everything perfectly!
But haha, I'm already 136!
"I might really break down before long!"
At this point, Kureha, holding the bottle in her left hand, patted Gawain on the shoulder with her right.
"Gawain, be nicer to my stinky son, that talking little deer!"
That guy inherited all of my medical skills!
I'm really too old, but after I'm gone, Chopper's medical skills can completely replace me!
Therefore, I will not personally serve as your ship's doctor; let my son take on that role.
Don't you dare underestimate my brat son!
"Rest assured!"
Hearing Kureha's words, Gawain smiled and nodded.
"Back when I had just left Mary Geoise and set foot on Fish-Man Island."
I heard in the prophecy that there would be a little raccoon dog that could speak human language on my ship.
Of course, Chopper is, after all, a reindeer.
He just really looks too much like a raccoon dog.
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain patted Kureha on the shoulder.
"I'm not staying here anymore. I still need to deal with the dock issues and, while I'm at it, help Dalton, that straightforward guy, smooth out the change of government in the Drum Kingdom."
My subordinates don't know what they did, but whatever they did, it will take some time to return to normal.
As for your place, I'll have someone help you move your medical equipment. Everyone here will be your colleagues and companions from now on, so please feel free to use them."
I'll stay.
As Gawain finished speaking, Yi Xiao, who was not far away, nodded slightly and continued.
"I never imagined that Dr. Kureha would be our future ship's doctor. Sigh."
My stab wound was quite an offense to our doctors."
At this point, Yixiao turned her ear toward Kureha and nodded slightly.
"Dr. Kureha, I apologize for my offense. Let me make amends by using my Press-Press Fruit powers to move you."
Also, if I were to end up on your operating table due to some unforeseen event in the future.
"Then please don't forget to anesthetize me, haha!"
She walked over to Kureha while laughing.
Looking at Yi Xiao's tall and imposing figure, one could sense his immense composure.
Kureha shook her head.
"You little rascal, you really hit me hard!"
Your strength is now on par with that of Kong before he became Vice Admiral!
It seems the Water 7 constantly being surpassed by new waves; every year's tsunami is stronger than the last!
"A guy like you would be so reassuring to have as a companion!"
After saying that, Kureha waved her hand dismissively.
"Alright, my little ones!"
My mother only needs a smile and my little brother's help, that's enough.
You guys hurry up and follow them... Haha!
You should follow our captain; that sounds more reasonable now.
Go with him and do your own things.
I don't need you here!
After she finished speaking, Kureha went into her house and explained some garbled, incoherent things to Yixiao.
As a doctor who is over 130 years old, she possesses both extensive medical records and a wealth of experimental equipment.
They all need to be brought back to the Dark Bird Ship using gravity with a smile.
And Gawain...
Seeing that Kureha had already expressed her opinion, he led everyone towards the direction of the Dark Bird Ship.
As he walked, he heard what everyone had done while he was unconscious...
Whether it was binding the entire Drum Wharf or a large group of the Drum Kingdom civilians...
All of these things were giving Gawain a bit of a headache.
He always knew he was important, so he always treated himself with unparalleled self-discipline, even to the point of being ruthless.
But one can only truly realize the extent of their influence after something like this actually happens.
I... am truly the only, and indeed the true, pillar of the Dark Bird Ship!
Regardless of whether he can shoulder the responsibility or not, in his own opinion, he wouldn't cause chaos in the Drum Kingdom.
So he hurried back to the southern dock of the Drum Kingdom.
At this moment, the civilians who had just been gathered together by the indifferent Black Ice Terrace soldiers had not yet completely dispersed.
So Gawain simply launched into a short speech.
Facing the anxious gazes of the common people, Gawain slowly walked onto the makeshift platform.
Without using a microphone, he used Thunder Vibration to make his voice resonate in the ears of everyone present.
"Gentlemen."
He said in a soft voice.
"Unfortunately, your King Wapol did not greet me according to custom after learning of my arrival on this island."
I don't really care about being offended by him; I'm already incredibly grateful to see the way you all are looking at me.
But on the other hand, rules are rules, and laws are laws!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain gently raised his right hand.
A moment later, the Kuma, carrying Wapol whose body parts were all deformed, arrived at Gawain's side.
Facing countless astonished gazes, Gawain gently lifted Wapol's head.
"Wapol, with his arrogance, has violated my rules Gawain's rules."
He proclaimed himself the king of the Drum Kingdom, and considered himself supreme.
So I told him that the world is vast, and there are people far stronger and nobler than him who will teach him a lesson he deserves."
Gawain gently loosened his grip on Wapol's hand, and Wapol immediately collapsed to his knees, powerless.
The loud thud as he crashed onto the stage made the hearts of all the commoners of the Drum Kingdom skip a beat.
Looking at everyone's expressions, Gawain smiled and waved, summoning Dalton over.
As Dalton walked toward him, he addressed the people around him.
"Dalton, as you all surely know, I have chosen this fellow to be your new king!"
His first policy upon taking office was to abolish all the policies that Wapol had left for you!
Whether you're a doctor or a taxpayer.
From this day forward, starting with my appointment of Dalton to the position.
Your life will return to the kind of life you heard about from your elders, the kind of life you now yearn for!
From this day forward, if you fall ill, you will no longer need to beg Wapol's permission or spend all your wealth on medical treatment!!!
At that moment, the crowd below erupted in cheers, raising their hands in immense excitement and shouting with all their might!
Meanwhile, many people in the crowd were chatting, expressing their relief.
"I thought being dragged out meant I was going to be shot!"
Who would have guessed that we were singled out to announce some good news?!
I never expected that!
"Yeah, I thought I was going to die, boohoo."
It turned out to be good news! What a bizarre way to announce it!
"This is terrifying, I'm about to kneel down, waaaaah!"
"Finally, someone can teach that Wapol a lesson!"
"Doctor, sob sob sob, we can finally see a doctor!"
"Wapol is dead, Dalton is king now, ha ha!"
Dalton and I are related!
"I'm Dalton's neighbor, I've even delivered groceries to him. He's the best captain of the guard, he'll be a good king!"
"Even if Dalton is a tyrant, he's still far better than that damned Wapol!!!"
"Saint Gawain Bull, he single-handedly eliminated the tyrant Wapol and then elected a great man like Dalton as king!"
"I thought this country was beyond saving, but then Saint Gawain arrived!!!"
"Saint Gawain!"
"Saint Gawain Wensheng!!!"
Gradually, the voices from the crowd gathered, until finally, even Kureha and her group, who were carrying things in the forest, heard shouts faintly coming from the direction of the dock.
Chopper, Chopper had already prepared the medicine, returned to Kureha's side.
He timidly hid beside Kureha's legs, hugging Kureha left leg, cautiously observing her while smiling, and then asked Kureha a question.
"Dr. Kureha, is the person we... we're going to follow the one people are calling Saint Gawain?"
Why did you suddenly decide to go to sea? Was it just because of him?
Didn't you say that humans are all terrifying?
"Yes, humans are really scary, but it's like you're a reindeer with a little blue nose."
You are unlike any other reindeer, just as some humans are unlike any other.
There are always some people who aren't scary!
Kureha gently patted Chopper's head and said...
Hearing Kureha's words, Chopper raised his hand in complete disbelief, pointed at her, and shouted.
"You're kidding, right? He just summoned a super huge meteor, and one strike almost killed us... killed us!"
People like that are really scary!!!
"Ha ha!"
Kureha picked up Chopper and placed him on her shoulder.
Then, she laughed and said to Chopper.
"It's precisely these terrifying people who aren't always worth our fear. You're too young to understand why; just listen to me!"
"Oh..."
Chopper nodded helplessly.
But a moment later, Chopper couldn't help but say something.
"So, we're going to go out to sea too, right?"
So now I'm the pirate that Hiriluk has always longed to be?
"Pirates?!?"
Hearing the key words, Yi Xiao suddenly turned his head and saw him with his head down, then said sternly.
"How could we possibly be pirates, little guy!"
We are sworn enemies of pirates!!!
"Huh? Ahhh!!!"
Upon hearing this, Chopper was so frightened that his fur stood on end again!
He pointed and laughed, his whole body trembling as he spoke.
"Dr. Kureha, look! This person is truly terrifying!!!"
This morning around 11:30, on Qixi Festival, a day that is not ordinary, my maternal grandfather passed away.
From today until the weekend, I'm afraid I can only manage to guarantee at least one update of 4,000 words per day.
Please try to understand, my friends, my mother has just lost her father.
And half-dead, I also lost the person who used to hold me and tell me folk tales and ancient legends.