How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 168 Deterioration
Panic spread in the town, and some people even incited the villagers to surround Kureha's clinic, shouting that only by burning the witch to death could the plague be resolved.

Fortunately, Gawain showed up in time and, with his kingly spirit, helped the villagers, who were on the verge of losing control, regain their sanity.

After all, if the situation continues to develop in this way, the net may not break, but the fish will definitely die.

But the spread of the plague was like a flash flood, causing more and more people to fall ill.

It is said that not only Kesda, but also the Oga Village where the Gawain Pirates landed, and even the entire Winter Island, have begun to see infected people.

And what Gao Wen had never expected finally happened.

As the purple mist in Kesida Town grew heavier, more people fell ill, including Doctor Kuleha.

After all, she is old. Even though she looks much younger than her peers, her resistance cannot be compared with that of young people.

Unlike Gawain, Sanji and Chopper who possess inhumanly strong physiques, he was not infected even after spending the whole day with Nami.

now.

In a ward.

Doctor Kuleha's face was red and her temperature was frighteningly high. She had almost the same symptoms as Nami. She was lying on the hospital bed, gasping for breath, almost losing consciousness.

Chopper is using ice to cool him down physically.

Gao Wen and others also surrounded her, their faces becoming solemn.

After all, now on this island, only the doctor Kuleha in front of her has the ability to treat Nami. If she also falls, there is probably only one outcome waiting for Nami and others.

Neither Gawain nor Sanji could accept such an ending.

But the current situation...

"Captain, what should I do?"

Seeing things developing towards the most dangerous situation, Sanji was at a loss for a moment.

He subconsciously turned to look at Gawain, putting everything on this once omnipotent captain.

But this time Gawain could only remain silent. He had the power to overthrow everything, and was often helpless in the face of illness.

At this time, apart from the omnipotent God, only the doctor has the ability to snatch Nami back from the hands of the god of death.

After a moment's hesitation, Gawain made a decision:
"Kro set out for Magnetic Drum City a few days ago. Even if they were walking, their speed is far slower than our flying speed. They should be there by now."

"There are 20 elite doctors carefully selected by Wapol. Even if they are not as capable as Dr. Kureha, they should be capable enough—!"

"it's useless!"

A weak voice interrupted Gawain's words.

He turned his head and saw Doctor Kuleha who was barely sitting up.

Kureha grabbed an ice pack and pressed it against his forehead to keep himself conscious:
"Those doctors are really good. They may have even developed a special medicine for the fungal spores of Mushulu. If it was used on Mushulu from more than ten years ago, it should be effective."

"But the spores this time, both in their characteristics and complications, are completely different from those 20 years ago."

"Rather than a fungal infection, it's more like..."

Halfway through.

Doctor Kuleha's face turned red, she opened her mouth and coughed up a large mouthful of blood, and her face turned extremely pale for a moment.

"Doctor Kureha, don't push yourself."

Chopper stepped forward with concern, but was pushed away by Kureha. She turned to look at Gawain and said:

"Like a biological weapon."

"The only one who can do this is Mushulu. You should have discovered this a long time ago, right?"

Gao Wen nodded, his voice filled with murderous intent:
"I had my suspicions back in Silvermoon Harbor."

"My people even started searching for Mushulu a few days ago, but he is more cunning than we thought."

"In the past few days, Ajin and his team have gained nothing except burning a few islands that were completely destroyed by spores."

"No wonder..."

Kureha sighed and said:
"If it were me, I wouldn't have fought head-on if I knew my opponent was a Shichibukai."

"Even now, relying on the power of the fruit to fight guerrilla warfare and wear down the opponent's troops is what he is good at."

"Cough-cough-!"

Accompanied by a cough.

Kureha's body was hunched over, and she almost coughed out her lungs, but she still forced herself to stay rational and said:

"If we want to truly solve this problem, we still need to rely on specific drugs and vaccines."

"Na~"

Kureha smiled slightly and said:
"Didn't you secretly say that I wasn't fit to be a doctor the other day?!"

"Then let someone who actually fits your idea of ​​a doctor try to save this country now."

"Chopper!"

"Yes!"

Chopper responded instinctively, and when he looked up, he saw Kureha's serious eyes, and he swallowed all his concerned words.

"I'm running out of time."

"Although I don't want to admit it, even I envy your talent in medical skills. I have taught you everything I could in the past few years."

"So...from now on it's your final exam."

"The fate of this kingdom's patients, Knight Gawain's companions, and myself, is in your hands."

"Try to prove it to me if you still want to be a doctor!"

As the voice fell, Kureha's body shook, then he fell backwards and lost consciousness.

"Dr. Kureha! Dr. Kureha!"

Chopper was extremely anxious.

But his words could not bring back Dr. Kureha's consciousness. She could only look at the old man lying on the bed, breathing faster and faster. He realized that after the death of Shiruluk, who was like his adoptive father, Dr. Kureha was the only one who had been with him.

But now it seems that Doctor Kuleha is also going to die in front of him.

Chopper looked down at his two little hooves, clenching his teeth:
"I...can I really do this?!"

"Kureha doctor~"

“Now it’s not a question of whether you can do it, but you must do it.”

Gawain held out his hand.

Pressed on Chopper's shoulder.

Now that Doctor Kureha has fallen, if Doctor 20 really cannot be relied upon as she said, then the only hope in this kingdom without a doctor is Chopper.

"I see."

Chopper raised his hand to wipe the tears from his face, and his eyes gradually became firm.

Yes, now I have to do it!

Dr. Shiruluk also said that there is nothing in this world that pirates cannot do!
"Now follow Dr. Chopper's orders!"

"Yes!"

Sanji and several pirates around him responded subconsciously. When they looked at Chopper, they felt that there was something extra on the reindeer, which only looked a bit like a raccoon cat.

Under Chopper's command, order was quickly restored in the clinic.

Doctor Kuleha, along with Nami and others, were isolated in the ward by Chopper and began to receive targeted treatment.

Sanji, who was originally panicked because of the collapse of Dr. Kuleha, also felt a kind of pillar-like strength from it.

Only then did everyone realize that this reindeer was much stronger than they had imagined.

outside the ward.

Gao Wenshan stood shoulder to shoulder, waiting anxiously.

Two hours later, Chopper finally came out of the ward sweating profusely. He said in a deep voice:

"My surgery can only temporarily control the symptoms. To solve the problem, we still need specific medicines and vaccines."

"and……"

Chopper looked into the distance.

There was a layer of purple smoke in the air, which was the countless spores dispersed in the air.

Even though people passing by were wearing masks, the continuous coughing still made people feel chilling.

Chopper's eyes became more serious.

At this moment, he realized more of the responsibilities that doctors bear, and his eyes became calmer, no longer as childish as before.

Then Chopper turned to look at Gawain and said:

"Mr. Gawain, if possible, please help me find the special medicine that Dr. Kureha mentioned. Even if it doesn't work, it's still of reference value."

"If I can get it, it will save me a lot of time, and what we need most right now is... time!"

"I see."

Gao Wen nodded and said:
"My companions had already set out for Magnetic Drum City a few days ago."

"Even though it was delayed a little due to the snowstorm, it's almost here now. We'll have news tonight at the latest."

"Ah."

Chopper responded and turned and walked into the ward.

Gawain looked at his back, and the desire to recruit Chopper became increasingly difficult to suppress.

Just because today, he saw a quality in this reindeer that was not revealed in the original work.

strong.

How could a reindeer who challenges his former tribe alone for the sake of recognition be weak?

……

……

……

The other end.

In the wind and snow.

A tall figure in a green coat was walking quickly across the snowy plain, heading directly for the Magnetic Drum City located on top of a mountain in the center of Winter Island.

This person is naturally Dalton.

A few days ago, when Dalton learned from Gawain that Mushulu had appeared in Silvermoon Harbor, he realized that something was wrong.

As the eldest son of the previous king, Mushuru was not only brutal in temperament, but was also expelled by the old king himself. It is impossible that he returned to his homeland now because of the so-called homesickness.

Especially the purple spores floating in the air that could be seen in the snowfield at this moment made Dalton feel extremely uneasy.

"I'm afraid that guy is here to destroy the entire Drum Kingdom this time!"

"Infected people have already appeared in Dajiao Village and several nearby towns and villages. The only ones who can save them are the doctors around Wapol!"

talking.

Dalton couldn't help but think of the current king of this country, and for a moment he clenched his teeth:

"No matter how willful you were before, I can always think that you are not yet a qualified monarch and lack responsibility."

"But this time, if you still do what you want, I will never let you continue to harm this country."

"The old king...will understand me, right?!"

(End of this chapter)