One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor - Chapter 398: Celestial Dragon

Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Celestial Dragon

Half an hour later.

The two of them finally stepped out of the clothing store.

The moment they exited, the bustling street seemed to freeze as if someone had pressed a pause button.

The crowds coming and going all stopped in their tracks, their eyes locked onto the figure standing at the entrance of the store.

Pink and blue were the dominant colors of Shirahoshi’s outfit, and now she was wearing a small dress that Vir had picked out for her.

Her slender legs were wrapped in pristine white stockings, and her dainty, lively feet were tucked into adorable little shoes.

Paired with her devastatingly beautiful face, her mere presence was enough to make the entire street come to a halt just for her.

Yet, at this moment, Shirahoshi was clutching the hem of her skirt tightly, her expression slightly uneasy.

After all, this was her first time wearing such clothes—before, she had always had a fish tail, so skirts were completely foreign to her.

With her head lowered, she had no idea just how massive a reaction her appearance had caused.

She was still fretting over whether the wind might suddenly blow her skirt up.

Speaking of wind, Shirahoshi had only read about it in books. Now, feeling the natural breeze against her skin for the first time, she found it incredibly soothing.

But the occasional flutter of her skirt kept her hands glued to the fabric, unwilling to let go.

“Hiss—! A fairy! A little fairy! I’ve never seen such a breathtakingly beautiful woman in my life!”

“Mama~ She’s so pretty! I want that dress too!”

“Miss! Would you like to be a star? Your natural charm is simply outstanding! If you’re willing, I guarantee you’ll take the world by storm!”

“She rivals Boa Hancock! To think I’d see such beauty with my own eyes! A completely different style!”

“Beautiful lady! Here’s my business card! Please take it! Call me when you’re lonely at night, okay?!”

“Stop pushing! Damn it! Who the hell’s groping me?! I’m a guy!”

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the crowd erupted into utter madness!

The small clothing store was instantly surrounded, packed to the brim with onlookers.

Seeing the frenzied expressions of the people around her, Shirahoshi—who had just been worrying about how big her steps should be—was immediately frightened.

Instinctively, she wanted to bury herself in Vir’s arms, but she quickly realized that might not be appropriate.

Trembling with fear, she could only cling tightly to Vir’s arm.

But when she heard that all these people were acting this way because they found her beautiful, her first reaction wasn’t joy—it was confusion.

Huh… Am I really that pretty? I don’t think so… Why are they all like this?

And what’s a “star”? What are they even talking about…?

The bewildered Shirahoshi shrank behind Vir in fear.

Having just emerged from the Hard-Shell Tower, she had no understanding of these novel human-world terms.

However, when the crowd saw Shirahoshi being so intimate with a man, they all turned envious glares toward Vir, eager to see just what kind of scoundrel had managed to win over such a peerless beauty.

But before they could get a good look, a loud shout suddenly rang out!

“Celestial Dragons! Celestial Dragons are coming! A Celestial Dragon is approaching!”

The moment those words echoed through the street, all thoughts of beauty vanished from everyone’s minds.

At a time like this, survival was all that mattered!

They immediately lowered their heads, quickly retreating to the sides of the road to clear a wide path.

Then, one by one, they dropped to their knees, pressing their foreheads to the ground, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.

Everyone did the same—even the shop owner, who had also been stunned by Shirahoshi’s beauty just moments ago.

They all assumed the same posture, as if welcoming an ancient monarch.

Within five seconds, the only people still standing conspicuously in the middle of the street were Vir and Shirahoshi.

Shirahoshi stared at the sudden scene in confusion and panic.

Celestial Dragons…? That name sounds familiar…

Why is everyone kneeling? Should we kneel too?

Is this dangerous…?

Her grip on Vir’s arm tightened.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 10,000 negative points!]

[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 30,000 negative points!]

Feeling Shirahoshi’s trembling fear, Vir simply gave her hand a reassuring pat as the system notifications popped up.

At the far end of the road, a Celestial Dragon wearing a bubble helmet appeared.

Vir’s lips curled into a faint smile.

He hadn’t expected Celestial Dragons to still dare stroll around Sabaody Archipelago.

Originally, Vir had planned to let Shirahoshi enjoy the island before leaving. He wasn’t in a hurry.

His only tasks were delivering Chopper to Whitebeard and treating Eustass Kid. After that, he could consider heading to Marineford.

In fact, delaying his visit to Whitebeard’s side might even be better—after all, the old man was quite busy these days.

So, he had intended to use this opportunity to let Shirahoshi experience the human world, which would help with her condition.

But he hadn’t expected to run into these things.

After three Celestial Dragons had died here, he’d assumed none would dare return.

After all, the murderer—himself—hadn’t been caught.

Yet, here they were…

Well, in that case—no need for words! The fewer of these scum, the better!

He had already changed his appearance — he planned to bring Shirahoshi into the Marines later. If people knew they were close, that would ruin everything.

Right now, his face was just a plain, forgettable one.

“V-Vir-sama… Shouldn’t we leave? It feels like we’re about to get into trouble…”

Shirahoshi whispered timidly from behind him, but Vir remained unmoved.

Before long, accompanied by the sound of drumming, the Celestial Dragon slowly approached.

However, as he walked, the green-haired Celestial Dragon in a white robe suddenly frowned!

Without hesitation, he pulled out a gun and shot the drummer beside him—Scratchmen Apoo.

*BANG!*

A gunshot rang out, and blood bloomed from Apoo’s body.

The former Supernova gritted his teeth, suppressing a groan of pain.

He didn’t dare dodge—if he did, the consequences would be far worse than just taking a bullet.

“That drumming was too loud! You annoyed me, you lowly slave!”

Satisfied, the Celestial Dragon holstered his gun and kicked the man serving as his mount—Capone Bege.

“Hurry up, you useless trash!”

For the former mafia boss, this was nothing short of humiliation.

But under the rule of the Celestial Dragons, even the right to die wasn’t yours to claim.

That said, Bege’s Castle-Castle Fruit made him a surprisingly fitting mount.

No awkwardness there.

*BANG! BANG! BANG!*

In a fit of irritation, the Celestial Dragon fired three more shots at random bystanders.

Three figures collapsed to the ground.

One of them was the little girl who had admired Shirahoshi’s dress earlier.

Her mother stood frozen in shock, staring at her fallen daughter.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 30,000 negative points!]

“Hm? There are still people who dare not kneel in my presence?! Guards! Cripple that man and bring him to me!”

“Yes, sir!”

“Wait—wait, wait, wait! On second thought… Castrate him! And seize the woman! I’ll make her my 48th wife today!”

[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 50,000 negative points!]

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