One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor

With Vir’s arrival, the entire ship quickly became lively!

Plenty of fine wine and delicious dishes were brought out one after another.

Shirahoshi stayed close behind Vir the entire time, not even daring to lift her head. Wherever Vir went, she followed. Even when he went to the bathroom, she waited outside the door.

By now, the division commanders had already set up a massive table of food inside the huge cabin.

Whitebeard sat at the head of the table.

At his side was Marco, then Vir with Shirahoshi and Chopper.

Shirahoshi sat right next to Vir.

She didn’t even dare to reach for the food, yet her plate was already full—though she still hadn’t touched it.

Meanwhile, Vir was eating and drinking heartily, treating the place like his own home. He ate with even more gusto than Jozu, leaving the latter stunned.

“Hey, hey, hey—stop eating for a second, I’ve got something to tell you!”

Marco nudged Vir with his elbow, interrupting his feast.

“What’s up?”

Vir clinked glasses with Marco, took a swig of Whitebeard’s limited-edition premium liquor to wash things down, then turned to him.

“Nothing much, just got you a new patient.”

Marco downed his drink, looking slightly proud.

Hearing this, Vir immediately perked up—though he still asked cautiously.

“Who? You know me, Marco. I don’t just take on any random case.”

His words made Marco grin again, which only piqued Vir’s interest further.

Was Marco really that confident?

Not keeping Vir in suspense for long, Marco quickly revealed the patient’s identity.

“You know Big Mom, right?”

“WHAT?!”

The moment Marco finished speaking, Vir shot up from his seat!

A strand of noodles still hung from his mouth, stretching comically long as he stood. His expression was one of sheer excitement.

“What did you say? Big Mom?! You actually got Big Mom to come here?! Man, are you trying to ascend to the heavens or what?! Holy crap, Marco, since when did you have this kind of pull?!”

That was Big Mom!

Three types of Haki! The Soul-Soul Fruit! A body like a steel balloon!

Each of her abilities was insanely powerful—getting even one would be a massive boost! And now Marco was saying he’d brought her here?

Under these circumstances, pulling that off made Vir genuinely impressed.

But Marco, seeing Vir suddenly leap to his feet and hearing his words, immediately grabbed him in a panic.

Because Whitebeard was already glaring at Marco with a displeased expression.

The Whitebeard Pirates and Big Mom’s crew were currently at odds. If Vir had gone to treat Big Mom on his own, Whitebeard wouldn’t have said anything. But Marco bringing her here? That was a whole different story!

Big Mom was actively trying to take over their territory!

“N-no no no! Don’t say that! Not Big Mom! Well—yes, it’s related to her, but it’s her son! Her son! You trying to get me killed?! Sit the hell down!”

A flustered Marco quickly shoved Vir back into his seat. His words, however, left Vir slightly disappointed.

“It’s Katakuri. You know him, right?”

Once seated again, Marco revealed the actual patient.

Hearing the name, Vir immediately pictured a fiercely protective older brother in his mind.

Oh, Katakuri!

Katakuri was good too!

Sure, he wasn’t quite on Big Mom’s level, but he was still a top-tier patient.

His advanced Observation Haki, his Conqueror’s Haki—both were excellent abilities. Even his Devil Fruit was nothing to scoff at.

All in all, the guy was practically a treasure trove.

For Marco to bring him here for treatment, he really hadn’t wasted all the help Vir had given him!

Vir threw an arm around Marco’s shoulders and gave him a grateful bump.

“Good brothers for life! Only you, Marco! No one understands me like you do!”

“Damn right! Come on, bottoms up!”

“Let’s go! Everyone, raise your glasses! To your safe return!”

Following Vir’s lead, everyone raised their cups—even Whitebeard.

After that toast, the crew started taking turns toasting Vir. Ace, in particular, went all out, presenting Vir with an entire barrel of booze, leaving everyone stunned.

The banquet was in full swing, and Chopper’s adorable appearance won over the Whitebeard Pirates, who were seeing him like this for the first time. They could hardly believe this was Vir’s apprentice.

Upon hearing that Chopper loved snacks and soda, they immediately called the chefs to prepare some—spoiling him rotten.

Though one had to wonder if they’d still find him cute after witnessing his current “Vir-style” medical treatments.

Meanwhile, Vir was getting a headache watching Shirahoshi refuse to eat.

This girl… Fine, if she wouldn’t eat here, he’d just pack some food and take it to her room later. Forcing a socially anxious person out of their comfort zone wasn’t a good idea.

Whitebeard, too, had noticed the little girl who kept her head down the whole time. Vir hadn’t told them she was a mermaid, only that she was his patient.

“Little girl, why aren’t you eating? Doesn’t any of this suit your taste? Tell me what you like, and I’ll have the kitchen make it for you!”

Whitebeard, his face slightly flushed from drinking, spoke to Shirahoshi.

Just as Vir was about to explain for her, Shirahoshi suddenly stood up!

The sudden movement startled even Vir.

This socially anxious girl—what was she doing?!

With a tense expression, Shirahoshi turned toward Whitebeard, then suddenly bowed at a full 120-degree angle.

Just before her head could slam into the table, Vir quickly reached out to cushion it.

“I—I’m Shirahoshi, princess of Fish-Man Island. Th-thank you for protecting Fish-Man Island all these years! I’m really grateful!”

Her stammered words left her face burning red.

And the entire room froze at her declaration—Vir included.

In fact, he was the most shocked of all.

This little ostrich… actually spoke up in front of everyone?! And in such a dramatic way?!

Was this for real?!

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