NABC Chapter 131 Visiting Dr. Kureha
Chapter 131 Visiting Dr. Kureha
Chapter 131: Visiting Dr. Kureha
call!
Compared to the snow-covered Drum Island, the snow along the coast was surprisingly less noticeable, although the air was still quite cool.
"Um! The ship, Captain? Are we really going? Won't it affect Dalton if we just go and loot the palace like this?"
Along the ship's railing, Belinda adjusted her white robe and asked softly.
That's right, Dr. Belinda, the ship's doctor on the Freedom, boarded the Freedom the moment Mu Chong nodded, and was now wearing the Freedom crew's signature uniform.
Belinda was now completely different from the beggar she once was. Her white hair flowed over her shoulders, her dark eyes were large, and she stood over 1.7 meters tall. Even with the white robe covering her, her curves were still evident. Her face, now free of dust, radiated beauty.
"Hahaha! Don't worry, it's just borrowing a few medical books, relax!"
Mu Chong waved his hand, then looked at Baku and Aisha, as well as the white cat Mumu crouching on the deck.
"You all stay on the Freedom, we'll be right back, and we'll set sail as soon as we return!"
"Understood, Captain!"
"Meow!!!"
Having received a response, Mu Chong turned to look at Slad and Enel. The three exchanged a glance and nodded.
Then, four figures leaped into the air and soared into the sky above Drum Island, disappearing into the snow in the blink of an eye, leaving only a terrified scream.
boom!
Before long, Mu Chong and his group reappeared at the foot of a tall mountain pillar.
"Huh? Captain, this doesn't seem to be the royal palace, does it? This mountain is so high!"
Slad was taken aback at first, then looked up at Drum Mountain in confusion, and turned to ask...
"This is Cigu Mountain, which is 5,000 meters high. I remember there was a doctor living on the top of the mountain!"
Belinda, having recovered from the flight, looked up and surveyed her surroundings, explaining...
"That's right, let's grab some things here first. The person and reindeer on the mountaintop have some really good stuff!"
Mu Chong smiled, also looking up at the towering, seemingly endless Cinnabar Mountain, the image of Luffy carrying Nami as he climbed it with his bare hands flashing through his mind.
"Hehehe! Everyone, are you ready? We're going to climb a mountain!"
Mu Chong took a deep breath; it was impossible for him to climb the mountain with his bare hands.
"Hahahaha! I can't wait!"
"Hey! Childish!"
"Alright! Let's go! Up the mountain!"
boom!
At Mu Chong's command, the three simultaneously bent their knees to gather strength, then unleashed astonishing power from their legs, propelling them high into the air.
Their speed was so fast that Belinda, who was left standing still, was momentarily stunned; the three of them had already disappeared from sight.
"Hey! Captain! There's more... Ah!!!"
Just as Belinda reacted and called out to Mu Chong, she felt her body suddenly enveloped by a force. Then, that familiar feeling returned, and Belinda was lifted into the air, soaring into the sky.
Cigu Mountain is a unique peak on Cigu Island. Its cylindrical shape rises majestically on the island, with an average height of over 5,000 meters. Few people can climb to the summit without external assistance.
However, even on such a high mountaintop, people still live.
"Hmm? Hehehe! Looks like someone wants to see this old lady! Hey, Chopper, we have a guest coming!"
At the summit of Cigu Mountain, a tall white building stands amidst the wind and snow. Inside one of the rooms, an elderly woman with a full head of white hair is leisurely drinking wine and talking to herself.
"Ah!! Someone's coming! Someone's coming! What should I do? What should I do? Quick, hide!"
As the white-haired old woman finished speaking, the quiet room was suddenly broken by a scream of terror, and then a tiny person who looked like a reindeer was seen running around.
"Hehehe! It's alright! Chopper! You're a real man!"
The white-haired grandmother smiled and comforted Chopper in response.
"Huh? Really? I'll feel embarrassed if you say that! Hahaha!"
Chopper, hiding behind a chair, shyly twisted his body, pulling at his hat, and said...
"Hehehehe..."
Boom boom boom!
Just as the person and the reindeer were chatting inside the room, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Hey! Chopper! Go open the door!"
The white-haired old woman didn't get up. Instead, she placed the wine bottle on the table and said to Chopper...
"Ah? Oh, okay, Doriel-mama!!"
Chopper is still afraid of strangers, but he can handle simple things like opening doors by himself.
At this moment, Mu Chong and his three companions, who had knocked on the door, stood respectfully outside, each curiously examining the building.
creak!
Just then, the door to the room opened from the inside, and a head with antlers and wearing a pink hat emerged from behind the door.
"Excuse me, who are you looking for?"
"Hey! Chopper!!!"
"Ah!!! Help!!"
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
Just as Chopper poked his head out, Mu Chong bent down to greet him, which scared Chopper so much that he ran away for his life.
Mu Chong's actions left Slade and the other two behind him dumbfounded. Was this really their captain?
"Hahaha! Don't underestimate that little guy. One of the purposes of this trip is to obtain one of his research findings! Let's go! Let's go inside!"
As he spoke, Mu Chong patted the snow off his clothes, then pushed open the door and went inside.
Although the three people behind him were still confused, their trust in their captain allowed them to temporarily suppress their doubts and follow him inside.
The room's layout and furnishings were ordinary, but it was much warmer inside than the snow and wind outside.
"Hehehe! What brings you four here uninvited? This old woman doesn't have the energy to entertain you all!"
The white-haired old woman sat upright at the table, looking up at Mu Chong and his companions in their white robes. A hint of curiosity and seriousness flashed in her eyes; she could sense that Mu Chong's aura was quite unique.
"Hahaha! We're all guests here. Dr. Kureha, won't you invite us to sit down and chat?"
Mu Chong laughed loudly, then solemnly bowed to Kureha and calmly said...
"Hehehe! Then sit down first!"
Kureha's eyes swept over Mu Chong for a long time before she smiled and spoke. However, when she saw Belinda next to Mu Chong, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Compared to Belinda's nervousness, Mu Chong and his two companions seemed much more relaxed. They all sat down, and Enel even took out an apple and started eating it.
"Hmm? This pretty girl looks familiar! I feel like I've seen her somewhere before!"
At this moment, Kureha ignored Mu Chong and the other two, and instead kept staring at Belinda.
"Ah? Hello! Dr. Kureha! I, my name is Dr. Belinda, and I've lived on Drum Island since I was a child! You? Have you seen me before?"
Belinda was a little nervous when asked this question suddenly. As a resident of Drum Island, she had heard of Dr. Kureha's reputation.
"Hmm? Are your parents doctors?"
Instead of answering Belinda directly, Kureha asked a strange question.
"Ah? Yes, yes! Dr. Kureha, my parents were doctors in the kingdom, but they were killed by Wapol eight years ago, and now I'm all alone!"
At this point, a hint of sadness crept onto Belinda's face, but she still replied earnestly.
"Hehehe! Alas! Fate is truly unpredictable. I never thought that I, an old woman, would live to see my own descendants. What a twist of fate!"
At this moment, Kureha's eyes were filled with tenderness, and she stood up as she spoke.
Kureha ignored the surprise of Mu Chong and the other two, and walked towards the inner room on her own, saying as she went.
"Hey! Little girl! Come with me!"
"Huh? Me? This, Captain!!"
Belinda was caught off guard by the sudden invitation and quickly looked at Mu Chong.
"Hahaha! Go! Belinda! Perhaps Dr. Kureha will tell you something unexpected! Don't worry! We're all here!"
Mu Chong raised his hand and took off his hat, letting his short black hair fall down. He smiled at Belinda and said...
"Phew! Yes, Captain!"
Belinda took a deep breath and then slowly walked towards Kureha's inner room.