I, Kizaru, only came to the chat group after I became invincible

Chapter 408 Restoring Life!

"We're different from other pirates!"

"We would never destroy someone else's home!"

"On the contrary, it will protect those who need help!"

"Nonsense!"

The ancient tree didn't believe it.

"You humans never speak the truth!"

Just then, Chopper suddenly shouted:
"Wait! We can prove it!"

He transformed back into his adorable little reindeer form.

Look! We have animals on our crew!

"If we were truly bad people, would animals want to stay with us?"

When the old tree saw Chopper, it paused for a moment.

"Is this... a reindeer?"

"That's right!"

Chopper tries his best to make himself look cuter.

"I'm the ship's doctor!"

"We crew members are like family!"

"And we also have an archaeologist!"

Robin also stepped forward.

"I specialize in ancient history and have extensive knowledge of the relationship between nature and civilization."

"I know the harm that over-exploitation causes to the ecological environment."

"We would never do such a thing."

The ancient tree remained silent for a while, and the attacks from the surrounding plants subsided somewhat.

Even if you're not bad people, I still can't trust you.

He ultimately stuck to his position.

"I have been betrayed by humanity far too many times."

"I cannot take any risks in order to protect this forest."

"Then let's prove it with our actions!"

Luffy suddenly had an idea.

"If we can help you solve any problems, how about you trust us?"

"Solve the problem?"

The ancient tree asked in confusion.

"what is the problem?"

"There's definitely something wrong!"

Luffy said confidently.

"Otherwise, you wouldn't be so angry!"

"Besides hating humans, you must have other troubles, right?"

The ancient tree remained silent for a while.

Finally, he sighed.

"Indeed, there's a problem that's been bothering me for a long time."

Deep in the forest, there is a polluted area.

"The plants there are all sick, and the disease is spreading."

"If it's not treated promptly, the entire forest will be infected."

"But with my power, I cannot remove that pollution."

Upon hearing this, Chopper immediately perked up.

"Pollution? What kind of pollution?"

"I'm a doctor, maybe I can help!"

"Are you willing to help us?"

The ancient tree was somewhat unexpected.

"certainly!"

Chopper nodded seriously.

"It is a doctor's duty to treat and save lives!"

"Whether human or plant!"

Seeing Chopper's sincere expression, the old tree's hostility lessened slightly.

"Then come with me."

"But if you do anything malicious, I will immediately have all the plants attack you!"

"no problem!"

Luffy readily agreed.

"We will definitely help you solve the problem!"

Led by the ancient tree, the group ventured deep into the heart of the forest.

Although the surrounding plants are still wary, they no longer attack proactively.

After walking for about half an hour, they arrived at a strange area.

The plants here are completely different from those elsewhere.

The trees withered and turned black, the flowers faded and rotted, and even the soil turned an unhealthy dark red.

A pungent odor filled the air.

"What a terrifying place."

Nami covered her nose and said.

"What exactly happened here?"

"This is the contaminated area."

"The ancient tree said sadly."

"The plants here started getting sick three months ago."

"Moreover, the disease is spreading, and I have already lost many friends."

Chopper immediately began examining the sick plants.

"These symptoms strongly resemble poisoning."

He carefully observed the roots and leaves of the plant.

"And it's a very potent toxin."

"toxin?"

Robin also came over to check.

"Could something have contaminated the land?"

Just then, Franky spotted something not far away.

"Everyone, come quick!"

He pointed to a huge crater in the ground.

"There's a very deep hole here!"

The crowd gathered around to investigate and discovered that it was a man-made mine shaft.

Some rusty tools and equipment were scattered around the entrance to the cave.

"This is a mine shaft."

Borsalino observed his surroundings.

"It looks like it was dug by previous residents."

"They were mining something, but they struck a poisonous mineral."

"That's why the land is polluted."

Upon hearing this analysis, the ancient tree angrily shook its branches.

"That's it! Those greedy humans!"

"They dug recklessly in order to mine the ore!"

"They ended up digging into a toxic mineral vein, polluting the entire land!"

"Now we know why."

"Chopper said."

"But how do we get rid of these toxins?"

This is indeed a difficult question.

The toxins in the soil have penetrated very deeply and over a wide area.

Ordinary methods simply cannot remove it.

"I have an idea."

Robin thought for a moment and then said.

"Perhaps we can utilize the purifying abilities of plants themselves."

"Some plants have the ability to absorb toxins; if a suitable variety can be found..."

"That's a great idea!"

A glimmer of hope shone in the eyes of the ancient tree.

"I do know some plants that can purify the soil!"

"However, it requires special cultivation methods and a lot of nutrients."

"We'll take care of the nutrition problem!"

Sanji spoke up.

"I can prepare all kinds of nutrient solutions!"

"I can help too!"

Chopper also responded enthusiastically.

"Making potions is my specialty!"

Seeing that everyone genuinely wanted to help solve the problem, the hostility in the old tree completely dissipated.

"Are you really willing to help me?"

"certainly!"

Luffy patted his chest.

"We keep our word!"

"Furthermore, protecting the environment is something we should all do!"

The ancient tree was so moved it almost cried.

Thank you. Thank you all.

"For hundreds of years, you are the first humans to truly care about the forest."

The next day.

Chopper stood at the edge of the polluted area, carefully observing the sick plants.

As the Straw Hat Pirates' doctor, he had never treated plant diseases before, but the basic principles of medicine are the same.

“First, I need to determine the specific components of the toxin.” Chopper took out his medical tools and carefully collected soil and plant samples.

"Only by understanding the nature of the toxin can we develop the correct treatment plan."

He carefully observed the samples under a microscope and conducted chemical analysis using various reagents.

"These toxins are very complex."

Chopper frowned.

"It's not a single toxic substance, but a mixture of various heavy metals and chemicals."

"It contains mercury, lead, arsenic, and some compounds I've never seen before."

The ancient tree asked anxiously:

What does this mean? Is it difficult to treat?

"It is indeed quite complicated."

Chopper answered honestly.

Different toxins require different treatment methods.

"Moreover, these toxins have penetrated deep into the soil, affecting the plant's root system."

"What should we do?"

Nami asked worriedly.

"Is there anything else we can do to help?"

Of course!

A fighting spirit ignited in Chopper's eyes.

"Although it's complex, it's not impossible to solve."

"I need to create several different antidotes, each targeting a different toxin."

"Then, a special nutrient solution is used to help the plant recover its health."

"What do you need us to do?"

Luffy asked the question first.

"Everyone should utilize their own expertise."

Chopper began assigning tasks.

"Sanji, I need you to help me prepare various nutrient solutions."

"Plants, like humans, need to replenish nutrients when they are sick."

"no problem!"

Sanji immediately agreed.

"Preparing nutrient solutions is similar to cooking in principle; I'm good at it!"

"Robin, I need your help to study the biological characteristics of these plants."

Chopper continued distributing.

"Different plants react to toxins differently and need to be treated accordingly."

"I see."

Robin nodded.

"I will investigate the detailed information of each plant."

"Frankie, I need some special equipment to produce large quantities of the antidote."

"Leave it to me!"

Frankie patted his chest.

"I can manufacture any device you need!"

“Usopp, I need you to make some sophisticated tools.”

"Used for injecting pesticides into plants and measuring their effectiveness."

"That's easy!"

Usopp said confidently.

"Precision work is my forte!"

"Nami, I need you to control the weather."

Chopper concluded.

"Proper temperature and humidity are important for plant recovery."

"Zoro and Luffy are responsible for the physical work, such as digging, carrying, and protecting."

"Mr. Borusalino is responsible for overall coordination and emergency response."

After hearing Chopper's plan, everyone sprang into action.

Sanji began by preparing the nutrient solution.

He collected various natural minerals and organic materials in the forest.

Plants need basic nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Sanji explained as he worked.

"But sick plants also need special trace elements to enhance their resistance."

He mixed various materials in precise proportions to create several different nutrient solutions.

"This is a basic nutrient solution, suitable for most plants."

"This product contains added antioxidants, which can help fight toxins."

"This contains special enzymes that can help break down heavy metals."

With the help of the ancient tree, Robin studied the characteristics of each plant in detail.

"This is a silver-leaved tree unique to Kasuga Island, and it is particularly sensitive to mercury."

"This type of red clover is relatively tolerant of lead, but is easily damaged by arsenic."

"This blue vine can absorb heavy metals from the soil, making it a natural purifying plant."

She meticulously recorded all the information, providing a scientific basis for Chopper's treatment.

Frankie, on the other hand, was busy manufacturing various pieces of equipment.

"First, there's the large-scale antidote manufacturing facility!"

He used materials from the Thousand Sunny to assemble a complex chemical apparatus.

"This can mass-produce antidotes, ten times more efficiently than by hand!"

"Then comes the soil purification device!"

He then built a device that resembled a large mixer.

"The antidote can be evenly mixed into the soil, ensuring that every inch of land is treated."

Usopp wasn't idle either; he made all sorts of intricate tools.

"This is a plant injector; it allows you to directly inject the medicine into the plant's stem."

"This is a toxin detector that can quickly measure the concentration of toxins in the soil."

"This is a plant health monitor that allows you to observe the plant's recovery in real time."

Nami then began to adjust the local climate and environment.

"Thunderous Weather - Warm Breeze!"

She creates gentle, warm breezes to regulate the temperature of the forest.

"The current temperature is just right for plant growth and drug absorption."

"Next is humidity control."

"Thunderous weather—nourishing drizzle!"

A gentle drizzle began to fall, replenishing the moisture to the parched land.

Luffy and Zoro were responsible for the most strenuous physical work.

"Rubber, rubber—excavator!"

Luffy transformed his arm into the shape of a shovel and quickly dug into the contaminated soil.

"Three-Sword Style - Land Consolidation!"

Zoro used his sword to precisely cut and level the ground, preparing for the subsequent treatment.

Borsalino, meanwhile, observed the overall situation from the sidelines, ready to handle any unexpected situations.

"Everyone cooperated very well."

He nodded with satisfaction.

"At this rate, we should be able to succeed."

After a day of preparation, Chopper finally began his formal treatment.

He donned a specially designed protective suit and, carrying various antidotes, arrived at the most heavily contaminated area.

"First, we need to deal with this silver-leaved tree."

Chopper carefully examined the condition of the trees.

"According to tests, the mercury content in its body exceeded the standard by five times."

He used a syringe made by Usopp to inject a special mercury antidote into the tree trunk.

"This antidote contains a special chelating agent that can bind with mercury and excrete it."

At the same time, he poured the nutrient solution prepared by Sanji around the tree roots.

"Nutrient solutions can enhance the tree's metabolic capacity and accelerate the elimination of toxins."

Next is soil treatment.

Luffy and Zoro dug out the contaminated soil and put it into the purification device made by Franky.

The device thoroughly mixes the antidote with the soil to neutralize the toxic substances.

"Soil purification complete!"

Frankie monitored the operation of the device.

"The toxin concentration has decreased by 80%!"

The purified soil was refilled, along with a large amount of organic fertilizer and beneficial bacteria.

These beneficial bacteria can help restore the ecological balance of the soil and prevent the re-accumulation of toxins.

"Now we'll plant purifying plants."

Robin took out some special plant seeds.

"The seeds of these blue vines can grow rapidly and are able to absorb heavy metals remaining in the soil."

"Once they grow larger, the parts that have absorbed heavy metals will be safely disposed of."

Under the suitable climate carefully regulated by Nami, these purifying plants quickly sprouted and grew.

The first day of treatment showed initial success.

Although the treated silver-leaf tree is still very weak, the color of its leaves has begun to recover.

The concentration of toxins in the soil has also decreased significantly.

"Very good!"

"The ancient tree said excitedly."

"I can feel the land coming back to life!"

"This is just the beginning."

Chopper wiped the sweat from his brow.

"It will take more time to completely eliminate all the toxins."

"Moreover, different plants require different treatments."

(End of this chapter)