One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor - Chapter 382: Jinbe: I Have a Friend...

Chapter 382: Chapter 382: Jinbe: I Have a Friend…

With the news of Whitebeard’s survival spreading, the battle on Fish-Man Island was quickly quelled after Jinbe joined the fray.

Though many pirates managed to escape, it didn’t matter.

The Whitebeard Pirates would not let them off.

Not just those who invaded—anyone who had even thought of attacking would face retribution.

None would be spared.

The wrath of an Yonko was no joke.

Those who dared provoke them would die!

Meanwhile, King Neptune of Fish-Man Island began handling post-war affairs.

It wasn’t until an hour later that they finally returned to the royal palace.

Neptune looked at Jinbe with deep gratitude and said, “Thank goodness you returned in time. Otherwise, the casualties among our people would have been far worse.”

Jinbe waved it off, saying it was only natural.

After some small talk, Jinbe got to the main issue.

After recounting the earlier events, Neptune and Shirahoshi’s two brothers were filled with dread.

“Ah, the situation was too chaotic. There were so many pirates attacking that I only realized halfway through…” Neptune sighed. “But thank you, Jinbe. If not for you, things would have gone terribly wrong.”

Once again, Neptune expressed his gratitude.

Since Jinbe wasn’t officially under the royal palace’s command, the king had every reason to thank him.

Then, Jinbe suggested they check on Shirahoshi immediately.

He had left in a hurry earlier, and truthfully, he was the one who had frightened the princess into unconsciousness.

He had no idea how she was doing now and was deeply concerned.

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

As they entered, they saw the third prince dozing off by Shirahoshi’s side.

Neptune shook his head in exasperation but was quickly distracted by Shirahoshi on the bed.

She was awake—but not a single fish could be seen.

She was hiding under the covers, trembling violently.

Seeing this, Jinbe felt a pang of guilt.

He had scared the poor girl this badly — it was entirely his fault for not holding back.

“Shirahoshi! Little Shirahoshi! Your father is here to see you!” Neptune called softly from beside her bed.

But Shirahoshi didn’t react at all, still curled up under the blanket, shaking uncontrollably.

Neptune’s frown deepened.

This was… serious.

Normally, she would be overjoyed to see him.

Yet now, she wouldn’t even lift her head.

Soon, an elderly royal physician examined her and delivered the diagnosis.

Shirahoshi had… shut down completely.

Severe autism, extreme social anxiety, and—previously suspected—depression had now been confirmed.

The news shocked everyone.

How could such a young girl already be suffering from so many conditions?

Jinbe felt so guilty he nearly slapped himself right then.

“Is there a cure?” Neptune asked urgently.

“No. This requires a psychologist. I am not one.”

With that, the old physician packed up and left.

A psychologist?

Fish-Man Island had no psychologists!

Neptune was at a loss.

Did they have to find a human psychologist? But letting a human treat his daughter was absurd!

The risks were far too great.

Neptune knew his daughter’s value—no human could resist exploiting it.

Even if they couldn’t actually take Shirahoshi, the psychological damage would be irreversible.

This was unacceptable!

“Jinbe… do you know any psychologists?” Neptune asked with a complicated expression.

He had barely left Fish-Man Island—bringing in unknown humans was too dangerous.

The only one who interacted with humans frequently was Jinbe, who traveled constantly.

Hearing this, Jinbe quickly ran through his contacts.

But… no suitable candidates.

He did know a few psychologists, but none were trustworthy.

Then, suddenly, Vir’s face flashed in his mind.

He wasn’t a psychologist, but he was reliable.

And who’s to say he couldn’t treat psychological issues?

With no other options, Jinbe decided to call and ask. If Vir couldn’t help, he’d keep searching.

After explaining to Neptune, the king agreed.

They had all witnessed Vir’s medical skills—he was highly effective.

If he claimed he could treat Shirahoshi, then he could.

Though his methods were unusual, psychological treatment was different.

Perhaps it would work.

Soon, Jinbe’s call went through.

Meanwhile, on Amazon Lily, Vir was alone at his workbench, engrossed in his sewing.

The sudden “Purupurupuru~” of the Den Den Mushi startled him.

“Huh?”

He hadn’t received a call in ages.

Who could it be?

Setting down his needlework, he picked up the receiver.

As the Den Den Mushi morphed into a blue, portly face, Vir recognized the caller.

This only deepened his confusion.

Wasn’t this guy back on Fish-Man Island?

They weren’t close, and if Fish-Man Island was under attack, why call him?

Jinbe didn’t keep him waiting.

“Vir, I’ve got a patient here. Wanted to ask if you could treat them.”

Jinbe spoke awkwardly, scratching his head.

Calling so soon after getting the number was a little strange.

But Vir’s interest instantly died.

A patient? On Fish-Man Island?

Yeah, right.

Aside from Jinbe himself, none of the fish-men were worth saving.

He wouldn’t even get a decent ability out of it.

Sighing, Vir picked up his needlework again.

But since Jinbe had gone out of his way to call, he might as well hear him out.

As he fiddled with a needle, he asked lazily:

“What’s the illness?”

“Depression, autism, and severe social anxiety.”

Vir froze.

Who the hell managed to collect all three?

But this was clearly a mental issue—a perfect excuse to refuse.

“Ah… what bad timing. I don’t really know much about psychology. Can’t help you here, Jinbe.”

Vir put on an “apologetic” tone.

Jinbe was disappointed but not surprised.

He quickly composed himself.

“I see. Sorry to bother you. I’ll keep looking for someone else to treat Princess Shirah—”

“WHAT!? WHO DID YOU SAY!?”

*BAM!*

*CRACK!*

Vir slammed the table and leaped to his feet.

The freshly half-crafted left arm for Jina shattered instantly, and the table split apart beneath his grip.

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