Diagnosed as a North Blue Chuunibyou!

"I've seen descriptions of 'Azure Jade Scales' in medical books, but I've never actually encountered a patient with this condition."

Luo answered first, then quickly realized what he meant.

"Captain, was what you mentioned earlier about 'Azure Jade Scales'? Is it true that someone has contracted this disease?"

Luo is an orphan from the White Town, and possibly the last person in the world to suffer from Lead Disease.

Because of past tragic experiences.

Therefore, Luo had relevant knowledge of various difficult and complicated problems on the high seas.

For example, as far as he knew, there was a very peculiar disease at sea—

"Woman Transformation Disease".

Nobody knows how this disease came about.

All I know is that when a man contracts this disease, he immediately transforms into a woman.

Luo reasonably suspects that this "Woman Transformation Disease" might be the effect of some kind of Devil Fruit power...

Regarding "Azure Jade Scales".

Luo had also learned about this.

That is an even rarer and more uncommon disease than "Lead Disease".

For individuals, the harm caused by "Azure Jade Scales" is even greater than that caused by "Lead Disease".

Patients with "Lead Disease" are simply those whose bodies have been corroded by heavy metals.

Aside from when the disease flares up, patients with Lead Disease generally do not experience any disruption to their daily activities.

But "Azure Jade Scales" are different.

Having "Azure Jade Scales" is essentially like having a strange disease that causes death upon exposure to light...

"That's right, among the members of our Storm Pirates —or more accurately, among the 'unofficial members'—there is a child suffering from Azure Jade Scales."

Storm never allowed Bonney to be a pirate, but he did indeed consider Bonney a member of the Storm Pirates, and the two are not contradictory.

"However, I have obtained the treatment plan for 'Azure Jade Scales' from Dr. Vegapunk, and Dr. Gage —the 'Evil Legion Leader Garuda' you mentioned—is helping to treat her."

"I brought you here to see if your [Op-Op Fruit] ability can help that child shorten her treatment period or reduce the burden on her body."

Back when Storm first met Bear and Bonney, he had discussed with them the various methods he believed might cure "Azure Jade Scales".

Aside from "Frankenstein's monsters" like Vegapunk and Gage.

Trafalgar Law's [Op-Op Fruit] was also considered by Storm as one of the possible treatment options for "Azure Jade Scales".

After all, Law cured his "Lead Disease" on his own using the power of the [Op-Op Fruit].

Both Lead Disease and Azure Jade Scales disease are extremely difficult to treat.

Storm believed that the [Op-Op Fruit]'s abilities should be helpful in treating "Azure Jade Scales".

"I see."

Luo nodded seriously.

He is currently the ship's doctor for the Storm Pirates, and his job is to treat the crew members' illnesses.

Moreover, "Azure Jade Scales" is an extremely difficult and complicated disease.

Luo was also quite interested.

His childhood dream was to become a doctor who saves lives.

Unfortunately, his life took a major turn for the worse later on...

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon landed steadily on the giant snail of the Germa Kingdom.

Storm led Robin and Law unimpeded to the Secret Laboratory of the Germa Kingdom.

Having heard from the servants that "White Dragon has arrived," Reiju rushed over.

"Lord White Dragon!"

Reiju gave a slight bow to Storm as a greeting.

She then nodded to Robin and the newly appeared Robin.

"Miss Reiju."

Storm gave a casual nod to the eldest princess of the Vinsmoke Family, then gestured past Robin to look towards Law.

"This is my newly recruited ship's doctor, Trafalgar Rowe."

Reiju greeted Law with meticulous care.

"Mr. Trafalgar, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of me."

Luo's eyes were fixed on Reiju, his gaze lingering on her pink hair for a long time.

"Poison Pink..."

Reiju tilted her head, a few question marks appearing in her mind.

"... Um?"

"Cough!"

Storm coughed lightly and offered an explanation.

Luo is from North Blue.

Reiju looked at Storm, but her doubts remained unanswered.

Seeing this, Storm added another explanation.

"He's a huge fan of <Marine Warrior Sora>."

"No! I'm just a regular reader!"

At this point, Luo interjected, earnestly correcting Storm's "mistake."

"Furthermore, Captain, the Poison Pink can be manipulated, released, and absorbed at will. The poison it releases is so potent that it can even kill giants."

"When the Poison Pink ingests the venom, the shape-memory cloak that Germa 66 specially crafted for her will open, resembling the wings of a pink butterfly. Please be extremely careful."

Storm's lips twitched slightly as he turned to look at the serious-looking Luo.

"You call yourself a 'regular reader'?"

"This is common sense in North Blue."

Luo answered earnestly.

Storm stopped paying attention to the chuunibyou (delusional) manga boy—it seemed like North Blue was full of such chuunibyou sufferers.

This includes a fortune teller who likes to use tarot cards, and an undercover agent who will one day become the captain of Sword Unit...

It seems that all the new-era pirates from the North Blue are like this...

Storm was identified as --

I got it from reading comics!

Reiju gave an awkward but polite smile.

She is the eldest princess of the Germa Kingdom and the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke Family.

Reiju had also heard of the manga series "Marine Warrior Sora".

But little did she know that this comic book series would have such a huge impact in North Blue...

"Miss Reiju, now that you're here, please lead the way!"

Storm waved to Reiju, signaling her to join him.

"I happen to need to see Dr. Gage."

Reiju immediately abandoned the strange-looking mustachioed man and bowed to Storm again.

"Lord White Dragon, please follow me."

Storm took the lead and walked at the very front.

Reiju step, silently following behind.

Robin and Law walked at the very back.

Luo stared at Reiju's retreating figure, muttering to himself.

"Poison Pink... While not as troublesome as 'Stealth Black,' it's still a formidable opponent..."

Robin noticed that the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke Family in front of him had quietly clenched her fist.

She couldn't help but glance at Luo beside her again.

'This ship's doctor has quite a contrasting personality...'

Luo's voice sounded very low.

However, everyone present had a pair of ears that were sensitive enough.

With Storm in front of her, Reiju couldn't respond to Law's words.

But Storm doesn't need to worry about these trivial matters.

"Luo, you care a lot about Reiju?"

"No! What I care about is Germa 66!"

Luo clenched his fists, his face full of resentment.

"I never imagined I'd become an ally of the evil Germa 66! I'm about to throw up!"

Although Law crawled out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood in the white town, lived in the Donquixote Family for a long time, and knew countless villains.

Even someone like Luo knows what "disgusting evil" truly is!

Without a doubt.

Germa 66 is the kind of evil that's utterly repulsive!

Reiju wasn't just clenching her fists anymore; several veins were bulging on her forehead.

As the Vinsmoke Family's "greatest masterpiece," Reiju's body has also undergone modifications using Lineage Factor Technology, making her a true "super Cyborg."

If it weren't for Storm's presence...

Reiju is definitely going to show Law what "bone-corroding poison" really means!

Luo's performance once again left Storm somewhat speechless.

The chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) manga boys in North Blue are truly speechless...

The group arrived at the Secret Laboratory of the Germa Kingdom.

Bonney is receiving treatment here, while Bear is taking good care of her.

The father and daughter were not in the Sky Garden, nor did they attend Luo's "Welcome Banquet".

The arrival of Storm and his group immediately drew the attention of everyone in the laboratory.

"Captain, brother!"

"Captain /Lord White Dragon!"

Bonney lay in her hospital bed, waving to Storm from afar.

Bear and Gage came forward together.

Storm first inquired about Bonney's treatment.

After receiving the complete, improved treatment plan from Vegapunk.

Bonney's treatment progressed much faster.

The treatment assessment given by Gage is that all treatment tasks are expected to be completed within seven to eight months.

This period is longer than Vegapunk's estimate of "six months".

But it's much shorter than the "two and a half years" that Gage mentioned before!

After listening to Gage's report, Storm first nodded to the archaeologist standing beside him.

"Robin."

Robin handed over the small treasure chest she had been holding.

Gage glanced at Storm first, then took the treasure chest with both hands and opened it on the spot.

"This is... [the Dull-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit]?"

Gage was also well-versed in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.

He had expected to see the [Calm-Calm Fruit].

But to everyone's surprise, Storm pulled out a different Zoan Devil Fruit.

They're all Devil Fruit, though...

Gage didn't say much.

Strictly speaking...

On this vast ocean where almost everyone drops out of prenatal education.

Simple and straightforward Zoan Devil Fruit are far more "popular" than flashy Paramecia Devil Fruit!

"This Devil Fruit can be considered as payment for my subordinates' 'staying' in the Germa Kingdom during this period of time."

Storm briefly explained the situation to Gage, then gestured for Law to come forward.

"Luo."

Rowe stepped out from behind Storm, but his eyes remained fixed on Vinsmoke Gage.

"Damn Germa!"

Gage's reaction was exactly the same as Reiju's earlier.

Confused, puzzled, and even a little bit apprehensive.

Is Lord White Dragon planning to destroy the Germa Kingdom immediately after giving him this [Dull-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit]...?

In an instant.

Gage felt that the [Dull-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit] in his hand was like a hot potato.

"Don't pay attention to this guy!"

Storm gave Luo a light pat on the back and pushed him toward Bonney and Bear.

"He's a huge fan of <Marine Warrior Sora>."

"No! I'm just a fair reader who supports Marine Warrior Sora!"

Luo was pushed away by Storm, but he didn't forget to turn around and correct him.

"Also! I hate the despicable villain Germa!"

No matter how much Luo hates Germa 66.

Despite Storm's pressure, he quickly got to Bonney's medical examination.

During this period.

Storm asked Reiju for a copy of the World Economic Journal to pass the time.

Today's World Economic Journal's front page news is--

It's that time of year again for the Totto Land Tea Party!

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.

--

Regarding "Woman Transformation Disease".

Luo was a firsthand witness.

This "disease" really exists.