Chapter 32

Suddenly, multiple light shells shot into the sky, exploding into pink fireworks. Then the falling snowflakes also turned pink, like cherry blossoms falling, surrounding Drum Peak and decorating it into a huge cherry blossom tree.

"So beautiful!"

"Is that a cherry blossom tree?"

"Is this a farewell ceremony for Chopper?"

While everyone was discussing,

Chopper was already in tears, wailing at the giant cherry blossom tree.

—Because these cherry blossoms were exactly the "panacea that would save the Drum Kingdom once they bloomed" that Hiluluk spoke of!

"Dr. Kureha!!!"

"Awoooooooo—"

Hiluluk's words vaguely echoed in Chopper's ears.

"My name is Hiluluk, I am a doctor, I will never shoot you!"

"Chopper, that's a good name, I'll call you that from now on."

"You will definitely become an excellent doctor, I promise you!"

"Even if I'm not here, my dream will definitely come true!"

"I've lived a really good life!"

"Thank you, Chopper!"

"Alright, go on now..."

"Stupid son!"

38. New Development of Catching the Blade with Bare Hands! The Fish Says It's Damn!

After leaving the Drum Kingdom, Chopper's mood was very low for a while.

At this time, just shifting his attention was enough.

Lord Lord Sima Di briefly told everyone Chopper's story, and Crocus was the first to express his position.

"It's just like Laboon..."

"It's not!" Laboon retorted. "I still have the Rumbar Pirates! And you, Crocus! Chopper only had Hiluluk and Dr. Kureha... Now that they are not by his side, it must be very hard, right? It must be!"

Everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Crocus stood up and walked to the edge of the ship.

"Chopper, right? I heard you want to make a panacea that cures all diseases?" Crocus laughed. "That's a dream I've never even thought of. Do you want to work hard together and see? I do have some ideas."

Chopper, who was still sad, had his attention shifted immediately upon hearing this.

"Wow! You are the Pirate King's ship doctor? That must be amazing!" Chopper said expectantly.

"So, do you want to join?"

"Can I really?"

"Of course, I've always wanted to find an apprentice too."

"Really? Really?"

"Of course!"

"Then... please take care of me from now on! Teacher Crocus!"

And so,

Chopper was easily taken in by Crocus, who threw a mountain of books taller than him, telling him to read them thoroughly first.

"Wow! It's actually a rare copy of the Treatise on Cold Damage!"

"Is this a reprint compiled by Baicao? I didn't expect Teacher Crocus to have a collection!"

Knowledge made Chopper forget his sadness, immersing himself in the sea of books.

Robin also guided Chopper on how to read more efficiently.

But even if he was busy,

Chopper still appeared on time for every meal.

"Lord Lord Sima was right!"

"Sanji is really the best chef in the world!"

"So delicious!"

Chopper's endless praise made everyone laugh.

Sanji's craftsmanship had conquered the stomachs of everyone present.

Chopper also integrated into the Straw Hat Pirates through eating.

After sailing for another half month, the Straw Hat Pirates encountered a food crisis again.

And the root cause was...

"Bastard!" Sanji glared at Luffy and questioned, "To ensure we reach Alabasta smoothly, I divided the food into twelve portions. Now tell me, why did they all disappear last night?"

"Eh? I don't know." Luffy played dumb.

This was also where Sanji's anger was.

If you just told him you were hungry, Sanji wouldn't stop you from eating, right?

Why did you have to steal it!

At this time,

Lord Lord Sima Di, who was watching the show, suddenly said, "Luffy, is there meat residue on the corner of your mouth?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately covered his mouth tightly. That "there is no silver three hundred taels here" posture was a direct confession.

"Bastard!"

Sanji kicked Luffy away, slamming him against the outer wall of the cabin.

Then he complained to Facing Facing Nami, "Facing Facing Nami-san, you saw it too, the large mousetraps are no longer enough, can I apply for a locked refrigerator?"

Because they had just robbed all of Wapol's property, and there was indeed a need for it.

Facing Facing Nami nodded and said, "Got it, I'll keep an eye on it."

"The generous Facing Facing Nami-san is truly beautiful~" Sanji's eyes turned into hearts in a second.

Lord Lord Sima Di shook his head. Sanji was completely controlled by Facing Facing Nami for the rest of his life.

He walked to the edge of the ship and looked at Usopp and Karoo, who were fishing but had their mouths stuffed with food.

It seems there are quite a few people Sanji needs to guard against.

"Oh! Lord Lord Sima, are you going to use that move again?" Usopp said expectantly.

Sanji flashed over at some point, holding a net in his hand.

Lord Lord Sima Di nodded, then drew his Tang Dao and held it horizontally in front of him.

Ten seconds later,

A fat, large fish suddenly leaped out of the sea, its fins struggling to press together against the blade.

Catching the Blade with Bare Hands 100%!

Because this move only works on the creatures in front of him, as long as Lord Lord Sima Di avoids the people on the ship, then as long as there is a fish passing within its effective range, it will inevitably jump up uncontrollably to catch the blade.

If that fish could talk, it would definitely curse, right?

Sanji quickly scooped up the large fish with the net. Now everyone's breakfast was settled.

"That's really a convenient ability!" Sanji exclaimed.

Lord Lord Sima Di: "..."

I'll take that as a compliment.

Very quickly,

Sanji turned that poor fish into "sixteen ways to eat one fish," and everyone had a feast.

"Since everyone is here," Robin said, "We are about to reach Alabasta, shouldn't we discuss the battle plan?"

Regarding the "Utopia Operation" in Alabasta, Robin had already told them everything.

Therefore,

Usopp blurted out, "We'll go straight to the capital, Alubarna. As long as we protect Vivi's father, Alabasta won't fall into chaos, right?"