Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 253 is diagnosed as a case of "Northern Sea Chuunibyou" (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of

"I have seen descriptions of 'Qingyulin' in medical books, but I have never actually encountered such a patient."

Luo first answered, then quickly realized what was going on.

"Captain, was what you mentioned earlier about 'Jade Scales'? Are there really people suffering from this disease?"

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

Because of past tragic experiences.

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

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

"Womanization disease".

Nobody knows how this disease came about.

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

Luo reasonably suspects that this "woman-turning disease" might be the effect of some kind of Devil Fruit power...

Regarding "Qingyu Lin".

Luo also had some knowledge of this.

That is an even rarer and more uncommon disease than "lead poisoning".

For individuals, the harm caused by "jade scales" is even greater than that caused by "lead poisoning".

Patients with "lead poisoning" are simply those whose bodies have been corroded by heavy metals.

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

However, "Azure Jade Scales" are different.

Having "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 who has contracted the Jade Scale."

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

"However, I have obtained a treatment plan for 'Jade Scale' from Dr. Vegapunk, and Dr. Judge—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 Big Bear and Bonnie, he had discussed with them the various methods he thought might cure "Jade Scales".

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

Trafalgar Law's "Operation Fruit" was also considered by Storm as one of the possible treatment options for "Jade Scale".

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

Both lead poisoning and jade scale disease are extremely difficult to treat.

Storm believed that the power of the "Op-Op Fruit" should be helpful in treating "Jade Scale".

"I see."

Luo nodded seriously.

He is now 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.

Reiju, having heard from the servants that "Haku has arrived," rushed over.

"Lord White Dragon!"

Reiju bowed slightly to Storm as a greeting.

Then she nodded to Robin and the newly appeared Robin.

"Miss Reiju."

Storm nodded casually to the eldest princess of the Vinsmoke family, then gestured past Robin to Law.

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

Reiju greeted Law meticulously.

"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.

"Highly toxic powder..."

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

"……Um?"

"cough!"

Storm coughed lightly and offered an explanation.

"Luo is from Beihai."

Reiju looked at Storm, but her doubts remained unanswered.

Seeing this, Storm added another explanation.

"He is a huge fan of 'Sola the Sea Warrior'."

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

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

"Furthermore, Captain, the Poison Powder can manipulate, release, and absorb toxins at will. The poison it releases is so potent that it can even kill giants."

"When the poison powder ingests the venom, the shape memory cape that Germa 66 specially made for her will open, just like the wings of a pink butterfly. Please be 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 Beihai."

Luo answered seriously.

Storm stopped paying attention to the chuunibyou (delusional) comic book boy—it seemed like Beihai was full of such chuunibyou sufferers.

Including a fortune teller who likes to use tarot cards, and an undercover agent who will one day become the captain of a special forces unit...

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

Storm's diagnosis was as follows:

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 "Sea Warrior Sora".

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

"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. Judge."

Reiju immediately abandoned the strange-looking man with the small mustache and bowed to Storm again.

"Lord White Dragon, please follow me."

Storm took the lead and walked at the very front.

Reiju lagged behind him by half a step, silently following behind him.

Robin and Law walked at the very back.

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

"Poison Powder... 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 next to her again.

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

Luo's voice seemed very low.

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

With Strom 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're very concerned about Reiju?"

"No! I'm concerned about Germa 66!"

Luo clenched his fists, his face full of resentment.

"I can't believe it! I've actually 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 Don Quixote family for a long time, and knew countless villains.

But even someone like Luo knows what "disgusting evil" truly is!

no doubt.

Germa 66 is the kind of evil that's disgusting!

Reiju was not only clenching her fists, but several veins were also bulging on her forehead.

As the Vinsmoke family's "greatest masterpiece," Reiju's body has also undergone modifications using bloodline 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 speechless.

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

The group arrived at the secret laboratory of the Germa Kingdom.

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

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

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

"Captain, brother!"

"Captain/Lord White Dragon!"

Bonnie lay in her hospital bed and waved to Storm from afar.

Big Bear and Judge came forward together.

Storm first inquired about Bonnie's treatment.

After receiving the complete, improved treatment plan from Vegapunk.

Bonnie's treatment progressed much faster.

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

This period is longer than the "six months" predicted by Vegapunk.

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

After listening to Judge's report, Storm first nodded to the archaeologist standing to the side.

"Robin."

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

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

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

Judge is also well-versed in the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia".

He had expected to see the Fruit of Silence.

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

They're all Devil Fruits, though...

Judge didn't say much.

Strictly speaking...

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

The simple and straightforward Zoan-type Devil Fruits are much more "popular" than the fancy Paramecia-type Devil Fruits!

"This Devil Fruit is also a reward for my subordinates 'staying' in the Germa Kingdom during this period of time."

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

"Luo."

Luo stepped out from behind Storm, but his eyes remained fixed on Vinsmoke Judge.

"Damn Germa!"

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

Confused, puzzled, and even a little bit apprehensive.

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

In a short time.

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

"Don't pay attention to this guy!"

Storm gave Law a light pat on the back and pushed him toward Bonnie and Big Bear.

"He is a huge fan of 'Sola the Sea Warrior'."

"No! I'm just a fair reader who supports Sora, the sea warrior!"

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 Bonnie's medical examination.

During this period.

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

Today's World Economic Herald's front page news is—

It's that time of year again for the international tea party!

(End of this chapter)