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

Chapter 388: Chapter 388: Really…?

Half an hour later.

One thousand meters underwater.

Vir, wearing a bubble helmet, continued diving downward.

Surrounding him were over a dozen beautiful mermaid ladies.

“Someone as busy as you—what brings you to Fish-Man Island?”

Beside Vir, Shyarly asked with a composed expression.

But inwardly, she was deeply worried.

After all, if a human as powerful as Vir decided to do anything on Fish-Man Island, the entire kingdom would be utterly defenseless.

“To treat an illness.”

Vir answered briefly before ignoring her further.

If not for lacking a Log Pose, he could have swum to Fish-Man Island himself.

His current body could handle the immense water pressure.

Originally, he had planned to hitch a ride, but since someone could guide him, swimming was also an option—and likely even faster.

Hearing this, Shyarly was slightly taken aback.

Treat an illness? Was someone on Fish-Man Island sick? Who could possibly warrant a doctor of this caliber making a house call?

Shyarly couldn’t think of anyone. In her eyes, even the king might not be able to invite such an important figure.

Frowning, she remained silent, while the other mermaids around her looked at Vir with lingering fear and immense gratitude.

They were just ordinary fish-men and mermaids, moments away from never returning home.

Vir had saved them, a kindness greater than saving their lives.

Not just them, but all the other slaves had been freed by Vir on a whim.

When Shyarly had asked what to do about their collars, Vir simply focused for a moment—

A pulse of energy swept over each of them, and the collars that had tightly locked around their necks automatically released in an instant.

The slaves, once ashen-faced with despair, all knelt before Vir in gratitude.

A few particularly alluring Mink girls even offered to warm his bed.

But he refused on the spot.

Was he that kind of man?

After casually opening a portal to send them to a safer island, Vir set off with the mermaids on their journey home.

Now, under their guidance, he could faintly see a glimmer of light in the distance.

The deep sea was dark, making the glow of the giant tree ahead exceptionally conspicuous.

Though the light was still small, it meant they were close to their destination.

Vir, meanwhile, felt the pressure steadily increasing.

The water pressure here would crush anyone weak into paste instantly.

But for Vir, it was still manageable.

Before long, they arrived before the massive bubble.

Inside it lay Fish-Man Island in its entirety—proof of just how enormous the bubble was.

Without any hindrance, Vir passed through the bubble’s membrane.

The moment he entered, the pressure surrounding him vanished instantly, causing a brief surge of discomfort in his body.

Going from such extreme pressure to none at all was naturally disorienting.

Now unrestrained, he expanded his Observation Haki and immediately located the royal palace.

Glancing at the mermaids around him, Vir spoke:

“I have business to attend to. You should all return home.”

With that, he vanished on the spot.

Shyarly watched the spot where Vir had disappeared, her expression still uneasy.

She had a bad feeling about this.

Without dwelling further, she quickly headed toward her café.

She needed to perform a divination.

The truth would soon be revealed.

Her predictions were always 100% accurate.

When Vir’s Observation Haki swept through the area, Jinbe—sitting beside a deeply troubled King Neptune—immediately sensed it.

Now, as a door materialized beside him, Jinbe confirmed the visitor’s identity.

The moment Vir appeared, Jinbe stood up excitedly and clasped his hand.

“Brother Vir! You’ve finally arrived! I’m sorry to make you come all this way, but Princess Shirahoshi’s condition is… unique. Otherwise, we would’ve brought her to you.”

“Hey, I already said to contact me anytime there’s a patient. No need for formalities!”

Vir laughed and shook Jinbe’s hand warmly in return.

King Neptune, his face still heavy with worry, stepped forward and forced a smile.

“You must be the renowned Dr. Vir. I am Neptune, King of Fish-Man Island… and Shirahoshi’s father.”

“That’s me. No need for introductions—let’s see the patient first.”

Vir’s urgency made Neptune’s expression brighten slightly.

Without another word, the king quickly led the way.

As they walked, Jinbe explained Shirahoshi’s condition in detail, and Vir listened attentively.

“Brother Vir, I never expected you to even be able to treat psychological issues. Your expertise is truly vast.”

Seeing Vir’s focused expression, Jinbe couldn’t help but marvel.

“Huh? Oh! Just a little, just a little.”

Vir scratched his head awkwardly.

Did he know how? Not really…

He just had a rough idea of a solution.

A method that worked on most people. And he had the ability to make it happen.

If this method failed, then Vir would be out of options.

It wasn’t like he could just pull out Shirahoshi’s “courage” and pump it up like a balloon, right?

The poor girl would die on the spot.

Literally. No joke.

Soon, they arrived outside the Hard-Shell Tower where Shirahoshi lived.

Embedded in the massive door was a giant axe—eerily similar to the one wielded by a certain infamous pirate.

But Neptune pushed the door open without even glancing at it.

Clearly, he was used to it.

The moment the door closed—not even loudly—a terrified scream came from under the blankets where Shirahoshi was trembling.

“Shh, shh, Shirahoshi! It’s your father. I’ve brought a doctor for you—a very skilled one.”

Neptune quickly moved to comfort her.

Hearing this, Shirahoshi’s sobs gradually quieted.

Peeking out from the blankets, her head—easily a couple of meters tall—hesitantly emerged.

The moment her eyes met Vir’s, she yelped and retreated back under the covers, crying even harder.

As if she had some deep-seated fear of doctors.

“Dr. Vir… do you think you can help?”

Neptune asked anxiously, his face twisted with worry.

Vir nodded.

“I’ll need to examine her first. Please wait outside—I’ll call you when it’s done.”

Without hesitation, Neptune placed his full trust in Vir and left with Jinbe.

Now, the enormous room held only Vir and Shirahoshi.

Ahem.

“Your name is Shirahoshi, right? I’m Vir, a doctor. Tell me… do you want to go outside and play?”

Vir smiled as he spoke.

Shirahoshi’s crying abruptly stopped.

…Huh?

What did the doctor just say?

Did… did he just ask if she wanted to go outside and play?

Dazed, she slowly peeked out again, her tear-filled eyes locking onto Vir.

A snot bubble still clung to her nose, making her look both pitiful and comical.

Gathering all her courage, she whispered shakily:

“R-Really…?”

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