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Noir stared at Wapol, his eyes openly releasing a killing intent.
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If Noir had to name the person he disliked most in the pirate world, Wapol would undoubtedly be near the top of the list.
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In the pirate world, most villains aren''t that detestable; they all have their unique charm and shining points.
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For example, Crocodile, Doflamingo, and even Arlong have their own ideals and ambitions.
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But Wapol in front of him was nothing but a pest!
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He governed and made laws as if it were a game, harming loyal subordinates and Hiriluk, who were committed to saving the country.
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As a ruler of a medical kingdom, he foolishly believed that the kingdom''s medical prowess was solely his credit, thinking that citizens didn''t deserve the help of doctors.
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So, he selfishly eradicated doctors, leaving only a few for his own use, not caring whether the people lived or died.
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Wapol grinned and said, "Kid, why aren''t you talking?"
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"Don''t you know that not answering the king is against the law?"
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His soldiers, emboldened by Wapol''s presence, pointed their guns at Noir, cursing and demanding an apology from him.
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The villagers, angry but frightened by the weapons, dared not intervene.
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Wapol dismounted from his hippo, his iron jaw snapping open to bite a chunk out of a house wall.
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Crunch! Rip!
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He chewed on the wooden material, speaking through a mouthful, "Boy, are you here to seek medical help?"
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"Good timing, beg me, and I might lend you my 20 doctors!"
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Noir sneered, drew his sword, and leapt towards Wapol without a word.
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A flash of the blade, and Wapol felt a chilling sensation in his chest, followed by a gush of blood.
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Wapol collapsed, causing panic among his guards.
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The 20 doctors rushed to his side, administering medical aid.
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To Noir''s surprise, Wapol was revived almost instantly.
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Noir stood stunned for a few seconds, thinking, "Is this really how this world works?"
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Such a severe injury treated and recovered from in moments?
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Wapol, having narrowly escaped death, yelled furiously, "Damn you! You dared to ambush me before I said we could start!"
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Noir, with his sword on his shoulder, raised an eyebrow and asked, "So, can we start now?"
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Wapol quickly used his Baku Baku no Mi powers, manifesting a cannon from his belly.
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Satisfied, he said, "Yes, now we start!"
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"Kid, I am—"
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Before he could finish, a beautiful green sword light slashed across him, again spraying blood.
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Wapol fell once more, and Noir impatiently sheathed his sword, saying, "If you want to fight, then fight. Why talk so much?"
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The unconscious Wapol was surrounded by doctors again.
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This cycle repeated several times, and Wapol kept standing up.
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Noir watched him with amusement.
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"Hah! I''m not going to finish you off. I''ll just let you keep hovering on the brink of death!"
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Realizing that Noir could easily kill him, Wapol finally shouted in terror, "Retreat, retreat now!"
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His soldiers, in a panic, pushed and shoved each other, dragging Wapol away.
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But Noir wasn''t done playing and wouldn''t let them escape.
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With his long legs, he followed them at a leisurely pace.
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Seeing Noir chasing the entire army alone, the villagers finally came out of their homes, shocked.
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Robin, at the window, watched Noir with exasperation.
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Did he forget about her?
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Just then, the door was kicked open, and Robin, ever cautious, readied her abilities.
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At the door stood a stylishly dressed elderly lady and a reindeer.
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The kind villager explained to the lady, "Dr. Kureha, this is the patient I told you about. She and her companion came seeking medical help."
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Dr. Kureha pushed her sunglasses up and scrutinized Robin, saying, "She does seem deeply poisoned. Chopper!"
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The reindeer handed Kureha a bag, prompting Robin to ask hesitantly, "Are you a doctor?"
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Kureha, looking cool in her jacket, replied, "Of course, but my fees are high."
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"By the way, where''s your companion?"
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Before Robin could answer, the villager excitedly said, "This lady''s partner is amazing! He defeated Wapol and his army of doctors."
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"He''s now chasing after them alone!"
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Chopper''s furry body trembled slightly, and Kureha, surprised, said, "Alone? Defeated Wapol''s protected army?"
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The villager nodded vigorously, "He crippled that tyrant with just two strikes. Incredible!"
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Kureha, preparing herbs, remarked, "Indeed, impressive..."
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At that moment, Chopper tugged on her pants, and Kureha, looking down, said, "Want to go see him? Go ahead, see what kind of person he is."
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Chopper nodded and trotted off, following the scent.
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As Kureha began treating Robin, Robin asked curiously, "Is he your pet?"
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Kureha, usually blunt, seemed nostalgic and replied, "No... he''s my child..."
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Meanwhile, Noir, unaware that Robin was getting medical help, continued to toy with Wapol.
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They say villains talk too much and get themselves killed.
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But who kills the talkative villain? The protagonist!
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Noir might be a villain, but Wapol clearly wasn''t the protagonist.
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Watching his soldiers get cut down by the pursuing Noir, Wapol cursed his legs for not being faster.
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Noir easily caught up, delivering a powerful elbow to Wapol''s iron jaw.
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Wapol rolled several times in the snow, trying to get up as his 20 doctors trembled nearby.
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Noir stepped on the struggling Wapol, with Chopper secretly watching from behind a tree.
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Placing his sword by Wapol''s neck, Noir said coldly, "A pest like you deserves to die."
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In the original story, Luffy merely sent him flying, allowing him to rise again, become wealthy, marry, regain power, and continue harming another country. Truly, a pest that wouldn''t die.
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But Noir wasn''t Luffy. He wouldn''t just send someone flying.
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He raised his sword and swung it gracefully.
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Without resistance, the blade sliced through Wapol''s neck. His head fell into the pristine snow, lifeless.