One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor - Chapter 389: I’m Gonna Kill Myself??

Chapter 389: Chapter 389: I’m Gonna Kill Myself??

Hearing these words and looking at the girl before him—who, despite her fearful expression (whether she was afraid he might eat her or give her an injection, he couldn’t tell)—had a glimmer of hope in her eyes, Vir felt his mood lift considerably.

As expected, she was still just a child.

From the age of six or seven, after her mother died, she had been locked inside this tower.

Not once had she stepped outside. Seven or eight years…

An ordinary person would’ve gone mad by now.

This kid had endured a lot. The fact that she reacted at all to the idea of going out meant he was already halfway to success.

“Of course it’s true. I’m a doctor, and I’ve already diagnosed your condition. The problem is that you’ve been locked up for too long.”

“Don’t worry. Once I talk to your father, he’ll definitely agree to let you out.”

Vir did his best to soften his expression—just a little—so as not to scare her.

But perhaps because he had spent so many years committing ruthless acts, no matter how hard he tried, there was always a trace of cruelty lingering between his brows.

This frightened Shirahoshi so much that she began shrinking further under her blankets.

Yet what Vir said was exactly what she wanted to hear.

She wanted to go outside. She wanted to visit the Sea Forest, Mermaid Cove, and stroll through the streets to buy delicious treats.

This doctor was nothing like any of the ones before.

He was the first human doctor she had seen since being locked inside the Hard-Shell Tower.

Not only did he not force her to take medicine or injections, but he even asked if she wanted to go outside.

Other than the fact that he looked absolutely terrifying, he seemed like a very kind person.

’But… but he was just too scary… Wuwu…’

As Shirahoshi thought this, the blanket slowly covered her head, and she performed a disappearing act right in front of Vir.

Yet her voice still came through the covers.

“F-Father won’t agree… Thank you, you’re a good doctor.”

Her soft, muffled voice made Vir’s lips curl up again.

Good. She has desires. She has needs!

That’s all that matters! Just solve the problem!

“Shirahoshi, if I do get your father’s permission, would you like to come out with me for a walk?”

Vir’s “gentle” tone nearly made Shirahoshi burst into tears, but the content of his words kept her holding on.

“R-Really, Doctor? If Father agrees… I’d love to go outside.”

Her voice, muffled under the blanket, was noticeably livelier than before.

It was clear—she had been desperate for this.

Without wasting another moment, Vir opened a spatial door beside him, the other end appearing right outside the room.

“Come in. The diagnosis is done!”

His voice traveled through the portal to Jinbe and the others.

Hearing this, the two quickly stepped through the doorway.

In an instant, they found themselves inside the room.

After marveling at the power of Vir’s spatial door, Neptune immediately asked,

“How is it, Miracle Doctor? Is Shirahoshi’s illness treatable? For someone like you, it should be no trouble, right?”

Neptune smiled awkwardly as he spoke.

But Vir frowned.

Seeing this, the two immediately tensed up.

Oh no. The doctor frowned. This is bad!

Sure enough, Vir delivered the “bad news” the next moment.

“I’ve examined her. Princess Shirahoshi’s condition is extremely severe. If she doesn’t get relief soon, within a week, she’ll start showing signs of self-harm—or even suicide!”

Vir spoke with such gravity that it sounded utterly convincing.

Under the blanket, Shirahoshi was stunned.

She furrowed her delicate brows, thinking hard.

’I’m… that bad? In a week… I’ll try to kill myself?’

’When did I become like this? That would mean… so much blood! Aaaah! I’m scared of blood!’

’There’s no way I’d kill myself! I wouldn’t dare…!’

Shirahoshi gripped the blanket tightly in fear, but the moment she looked at her own hands, she grew even more frightened.

’Evil hands! You’re planning to kill me in a week, aren’t you?! Take this! And this!’

’I’ll make you fight each other!’

*Whack whack whack!*

At first, Neptune was skeptical. Even Jinbe doubted it.

After all, who was Shirahoshi? She was the most timid person imaginable.

How could she possibly self-harm—let alone attempt suicide?

It was unthinkable.

But just as they were questioning Vir’s diagnosis, a series of slapping sounds came from under Shirahoshi’s blanket.

Clear. Unmistakable.

The sound of hands striking skin.

Shirahoshi was… hitting herself! She was already self-harming!

Hiss—!

The two whipped their heads toward Vir, all traces of doubt vanishing from their eyes.

Truly, the Miracle Doctor lived up to his name! His diagnosis was spot on!

But then Neptune’s face fell.

If she was already self-harming, and even Vir said the situation was critical…

Was there really any hope left for Shirahoshi?

“Miracle Doctor! Can my daughter still be saved? Can you heal her?! Dr. Vir! If you can cure her, I—I’ll agree to anything you ask!”

Neptune’s voice cracked as tears streamed down his face.

The sight was so pitiful that even Jinbe looked overcome with guilt.

“Brother Vir, count me in too! If you can cure Shirahoshi—”

“Alright, alright, stop!”

“I never said it couldn’t be treated!”

Vir raised a hand to cut off Jinbe’s plea.

Are all fish-men this impatient?

Hearing this, the two froze—then their faces lit up with joy.

“R-Really?! What preparations are needed? I’ll have everything arranged immediately!”

Neptune was overjoyed. He had truly believed his daughter was beyond saving.

Under the blanket, Shirahoshi stopped her hand-whacking game.

Her face was full of shock.

’Huh? The doctor can even cure this? He’s amazing!’

“No, no preparations are needed. There’s only one way to cure her—she must go to the surface!”

“Living without sunlight for so long has allowed psychological mold to grow in her mind. But if she’s regularly exposed to sunlight, the problem will resolve itself.”

Vir’s grave tone made Neptune and Jinbe hesitate.

The surface?

Princess Shirahoshi… on land?

That… was incredibly dangerous.

Whether it was her massive size or her breathtaking beauty, the moment she set foot on land and was discovered, it would be a nightmare.

But Vir had said this was the only way.

Even knowing the risks, if this was truly the sole solution, then no matter how dangerous, they had to try!

Neither Neptune nor Jinbe doubted Vir’s words—after all, his medical skills had been proven time and again.

Neptune began thinking carefully.

If Shirahoshi were to go to the surface, where should she stay?

How many guards would she need?

But under the covers, Shirahoshi was smiling.

Her eyes shone brighter and brighter.

The surface? The place she had dreamed of visiting since she was little!

Sunlight! Amusement parks!

She wanted to go so badly… but would Father agree? And what about that man who kept throwing axes at her every day…?

Could she really go?

The more she thought, the deeper Shirahoshi’s frown became…

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