Clone

Young people?

Blackbeard, faced with Gawain's question, was almost unable to control his expression.

I'm already thirty-five years old! I'm more than ten years older than this damned Celestial Dragon!!!

So, in his eyes, someone like me was actually... a young person?

Although Blackbeard didn't understand why, he felt like he had heard a sentence.

Is the future yours???

Damn it!!!

Blackbeard sighed in frustration, pursed his lips, and nodded slightly.

"If this is what you want, then of course there is no problem. Having just obtained the Yami Yami no Mi, I do indeed need a suitable opponent."

Moreover, it would be my greatest honor to offer you, my esteemed and noble lord, a duel.

This is not the most famous stadium in the New World Dressrosa Grand Arena.

But this is the flagship of the Whitebeard Pirates, the Moby Dick!

I am ready to fight Mr. Ace at any time!

As soon as he finished speaking, Blackbeard grinned and then looked up at Ace.

At this moment, he wore an incredibly radiant smile. Although he wasn't particularly handsome, his smile was comparable to Luffy's.

Upon seeing the Blackbeard, Ace raised his right hand and gently pushed his nose with his thumb.

"Haha, a duel that puts the Dark Bird Ship and the new generation of the Whitebeard Pirates at stake!"

Uncle, you understand me so well, I absolutely adore you!

Blackbeard, is it? Although you haven't made a name for yourself on the high seas before, since this old man acknowledges your strength, then...

I'm really looking forward to fighting you!

As soon as he finished speaking, Ace excitedly raised his right fist, which transformed into flames and swayed gracefully in the wind.

Meanwhile, Blackbeard nodded slightly as he watched Ace's bright smile, inwardly making a series of sarcastic remarks.

It's happening again, that strange feeling is back!

First, a young man in his early twenties called me a young man.

Then there was a young person who was not yet twenty, or even only eighteen, who considered himself to be his peer...

Even though I look fierce, why do these guys think I'm a child?

Are they all crazy???

Teach's depressed state of mind, the distance...

After a brief examination, Crocus raised his eyes and grinned.

"Hahaha, this is truly a powerful body. Although it's tattered and broken, it's like broken gold that's still gold."

"Newgate, you truly are Captain Roger's lifelong rival! You've certainly broadened my horizons!"

At this point, Crocus gently patted Newgate's upper arm.

The reason he was able to capture Newgate's upper arm was because he was standing on the table taking Newgate's pulse.

This was also Newgate's daily routine during treatment. Usually, many female nurses, who seemed like little dolls to him, would stand on the table to give him IV drips.

Oh, and there's a juicy tidbit I have to mention.

The nurses who gave Newgate injections were all wearing alluring leopard-print stockings!

Whitebeard's sexual fetishes are surprisingly similar to those of a cheetah...

Getting back to the point, after hearing Crocus's praise, Whitebeard smiled slightly, and Marco, who was waiting behind him, quickly asked.

"Mr. Crocus, stop playing coy. How is my Pops's health? Can you treat him better than I can?"

"Sure!"

Meeting Marco's nervous gaze, Crocus nodded decisively.

"Even if it's just me, I can make him live at least two more years than you expect."

As for more details, I'll have to discuss that with my colleagues.

You're a great doctor too, so let's work together!

Every excellent doctor has their own treatment plan. If these plans are properly integrated, maybe this old guy Newgate can live to be a hundred!

"That's right!"

Beside Crocus, Law removed his stethoscope and nodded.

"The Whitebeard leader is old, so old that if he were steel, he would be surrounded by rust and cracks."

And you, Mr. Phoenix, your healing is like a forging hammer, at least making the structure of this steel a little denser.

Crocus is skilled in using herbs, Dr. Kureha and Chopper are skilled at preparing nutrient solutions. They will act as a forge, using these solutions to remelt the rusty iron that is Whitebeard's leader back into a glowing red.

As for me, I can use surgery to replace Whitebeard's blood vessels and trachea with a healthier set, and if a suitable heart is found, I can even replace it for him.

"In that case, I think if we put in a little more effort, that Whitebeard leader can become at least eight years younger!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo proudly raised his head. In the field of surgery, he was now even more unconvinced by Kureha.

Over the past few months, he and Kureha and others have learned many new surgical techniques.

With sufficient skill, and combined with the Op-Op Fruit, Law can even perform various major surgeries without causing injury.

That's right, this is no longer a matter of surgical bleeding, nor is it at the level of scarless surgery; it's truly painless surgery.

The Op-Op Fruit can easily attach one person's severed limb to another person's head.

To him, the wounds and blood were a mockery of his surgical skills!

Upon hearing Luo's statement, Marco couldn't even maintain his usual lazy demeanor.

"You mean, with our efforts, Pops's lifespan can be extended by at least ten years?"

"Ten years is even a conservative estimate. If little Newgate stops fighting, then twenty years would be our level."

However, I think Newgate Jr. won't give up fighting and drinking, so ten years is a very suitable number."

Kureha, carrying the bottle of liquor, took a satisfying sip.

Upon hearing his words, Marco was first taken aback, then delighted, and finally his brow furrowed slightly.

"Wait, senior doctor!"

While I am very grateful for your answer, you should never have insulted Pops Whitebeard!

You actually... you actually called him Little Newt...!

In short, it's quite disrespectful of you to treat your Pops like a child..."

"Cough cough!"

Gawain quickly coughed twice, interrupting Marco.

Seeing Marco's slightly confused expression, Gawain gave Marco a look and smiled.

"Marco, don't express your opinion on things so casually!"

Sister Kureha is over 150 years old this year!

Newgate, who was only in his seventies, was truly just a child in her eyes.

Cough cough!

After saying that, Gawain picked up his wine glass and Marco with a smile.

As for Marco...

After a brief silence, he quickly continued.

"That's incredibly disrespectful, yes, I'm incredibly disrespectful!"

Sister Kureha, I apologize for speaking a little loudly.

Please, please don't give up on Pops's treatment because of me, especially if you could teach Pops how to live as long as you do.

"Even if you asked me to switch sides and join your pirate crew to repay you, I might agree!"

After speaking, Marco bowed deeply, while Kureha waved her hand dismissively.

"You, a little phoenix?"

If you weren't the Whitebeard Pirates, I might actually try to persuade the captain to poach your crew.

As for now, haha, young Newgate is already a poor man who has lost too much, while I, this old man, understand the taste of loss perfectly.

So don't worry, unless Little Newgate dies, I'll tell the captain not to put you on the recruitment list, haha!

Amidst the laughter, Kureha raised her right hand and the bottle.

"Let's leave it at that, my captain. For us doctors, seeing a unique wounded soldier is like rediscovering our passion for medicine."

We're taking Newgate to have the surgery now. You and your men have fun with Newgate's sons.

Trust me, in less than a week, Newgate might even grow a few strands of vibrant black hair!

As soon as she finished speaking, Kureha waved her bottle, Chopper immediately transformed into a giant reindeer, grabbing Whitebeard and leaving.

Watching Chopper carry him and his chair away, Whitebeard grinned in slight shock.

"It's truly unbelievable that, on the very stage where I was repaying a debt of gratitude for a meal, I've ended up owing you a debt of gratitude that I can't even repay!"

Gula la la, thank you for coming and for your help. It would be wonderful if we could stay healthy for a while longer!

Also, this... Sister Kureha...

My hair is blonde, not black!

Amidst these playful banter, Whitebeard was taken away by the doctor duo.

Watching the Whitebeard Pops's retreating figure, his sons, who remained on the deck, remained silent for a long time before turning in unison toward Gawain.

Because Marco was also part of the Doctors group, Diamond Jozu remained silent for a long time before slowly taking a step forward.

Thump!

The next instant, Jozu knelt heavily before Gawain.

"Saint Gawain!!!"

Jozu shouted at Gawain, enunciating each word clearly.

"I never imagined that Pops could... could stay with us for even longer!"

I never think as much as Marco does; all I know is that we owe a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid!

I don't care about pirates or marines. From today onwards, wherever you need us, wherever you want us to go, we, the sons of Pops, will go!

As soon as he finished speaking, Jozu glanced at his brothers.

Meeting Jozu's gaze, everyone, including Blackbeard, knelt down before Gawain.

Looking at the group of people kneeling before him, Gawain first smiled, then waved his hand casually.

"Alright, alright, get up, everyone."

As for using you to kill people?

You guys are pirates, if you use pirates to defeat other pirates or anything else, then the people on the high seas will inevitably see this victory as a pirate victory!

"Jozu, you big-eyed, thick-browed fellow are surprisingly cunning. What, are you trying to steal the future honors and achievements of my Dark Bird Ship?"

"No no no no no!!!"

Jozu was so frightened by Gawain that he quickly shook his head.

"How could that be? I just... I just..."

"Haha, just kidding. Get up, Whitebeard's sons."

Gawain interrupted Jozu's stammering words and continued.

"No need to thank me. After all, Newgate and I are friends. When we were soaking in the hot springs together back then, Newgate told me a lot about his romantic escapades with Linlin when they were young."

"Speaking of which, Stussy?"

Halfway through his sentence, Gawain suddenly turned to look at Stussy in his own camp.

Just before Gawain mentioned her, she was looking at the Whitebeard's back with a strange expression.

When he heard Gawain's greeting, Stussy was slightly taken aback, then immediately nodded to Gawain with perfect ease.

"I'm here, sir."

As he responded, Stussy was also worried: why would an adult bring him up alone at this time and in this setting?

Could it be that he...??

While Stussy was pondering, Gawain continued with a smile.

"Don't be nervous, Stussy, I just want to ask about your recent progress."

Over the past three months, you've recruited a large number of excellent dancers, including many comedians and stand-up comedians.

So, how's their practice going? Would you mind having them perform for everyone here before we get down to business?

"Of course I don't mind!"

Stussy answered with unusual decisiveness, then gave a charming smile.

"Although it hasn't been long, my training is excellent. My people will surely fill the night sky with laughter and joy, leaving you wanting more!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Stussy's pupils contracted slightly. She knew that Gawain did indeed know something.

Otherwise, why would Lord Gawain have bothered to remind him not to be nervous?

So, who exactly leaked your information?

Shakky, Kureha?

Even they themselves didn't know the relationship between their own bodies and Whitebeard!

Thinking of this, Stussy gave Gawain a meaningful look, certain that his master was hiding other secrets.

He was on this ship himself, and he already had a thorough understanding of its intelligence system.

So, which department discovered Gawain's identity, and how did they manage to remain hidden among him?

As for his relationship with Whitebeard?

Snort!

I would never have anything to do with any old man!

She is who she is, and whatever she wants to do will not change the fact that she is a pure and innocent woman!

Since we are in different environments, and have different lives and social interactions.

Even if it's a clone, it still has the right to have an independent personality and life!

Even...

What this clone of myself most wants to do is kill that stupid and insane original!

This opportunity will come sooner or later!

It will happen sooner or later!!!

Without a word, Gawain saw through Stussy's eyes; he didn't see it with his eyes, but with his mind and his thunderous gaze.

Gawain observed every slight change in Stussy's body, and so Stussy was growing dissatisfied!

In fact, a murderous intent was rising in some of her veins!

Is this murderous intent directed at oneself?

How could that be?

Gawain was confident in his ability to understand his subordinates' thoughts.

There were indeed a few people on the Dark Bird Ship who wanted to kill him, but Stussy was definitely not among them.

So, Stussy's murderous intent was directed at...

After a brief moment of thought, Gawain gently waved his hand.

"That's great, Stussy. You all need to do your best at the banquet tonight."

Although Uta's singing was naturally intended to be used to open the banquet, beautiful music was enough to soothe the soul.

But no matter what, we will not refuse more happiness.

After speaking with Stussy, Gawain turned to Jozu and continued.

"As for you, Jozu, take your people and begin this banquet!"

If we start early enough, we'll finish early enough too.

That means your Pops can skip one less drinking session and live at least a few more days, buddy!

"Yes, sir!!!"

Upon hearing Gawain's words, Jozu's eyes lit up, and he immediately began preparing.

Suddenly, the Moby Dick was filled with the joyful atmosphere that followed the storm.

Only Whitebeard was depressed...

Words cannot express it!

Just a moment ago, they were my beloved sons.

In the blink of an eye, they turned into heartless bastards...

Right?