Mr. Hiluluk, can you hear me? In Heaven, you must be hearing this!
From now on, I truly have companions!
The little reindeer's eyes were slightly red, trying hard not to let the tears fall.
"Yes, believe in yourself, you'll surely master it soon."
Shano laughed heartily as he stood up, glanced at the pink cherry blossom hat in his hands, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately placed it back on Chopper's head.
He, together with Robin, had just stepped out the door.
"Hey, kid!"
Kureha suddenly grabbed Shano's arm fiercely, glaring at him, "Did you forget something important?"
"What?"
Shano looked confused.
"Medical fees, the medical fees!"
Kureha crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "99,999,950 Belly, not a penny less!"
"Are you serious, old lady! I'm broke, where would I find that much money for you!"
"Isn't that something! A great pirate with a bounty of 540 million Belly can't even afford a fifth of it? I don't believe it!"
"Can I use this to offset the cost?"
Shano pointed to the unconscious Wapol in the snow outside, "I helped you get rid of this immoral guy, to turn this island back into that renowned Medical Power, how about it?"
"..."
Kureha frowned, lit a cigarette, "What nonsense, this guy is a king of a member nation eligible to attend the World Conference..."
She suddenly realized, squinted her eyes, "But then again, for a pirate of your level, it's not much at all."
The black-haired youth in front of her, from beginning to end, had behaved too kindly.
For a moment, she really almost forgot.
This guy is a dangerous figure who even dares to kill Navy Headquarters Vice Admiral and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
"However, what benefit does it bring to me to have this country return to the right path?"
Kureha gazed at the towns lit up in the distance, exhaled a puff of smoke, "It'd just mean more doctors competing with me for business."
"Still playing the tsundere act at your age, it's disgusting, you know, you stubborn old lady!"
Shano helplessly held his forehead, directly grabbed Wapol, and slammed a punch into the guy's bloated belly.
"Ugh——"
The unconscious Wapol immediately opened his mouth wide, spewing out a heap of gold coins and jewelry, quickly piling up into a hill in the snow.
But it wasn't over yet, Shano followed up with a kick.
This time, his entire belly was emptied, with precious murals, a complete gold-plated dining table, diamond throne, and even a dozen cannons, all coming out together.
"These should be enough, pick what you want, deal with the rest yourself."
Shano dusted his hands, glanced sideways at the stunned Kureha.
Kureha's mouth was the hardest thing; this old lady who had lived over 130 years had deeper feelings for her homeland than anyone else.
These resources plundered by Wapol, handed to her as "medical fees," would surely be properly managed.
As for the future direction of the Drum Kingdom, he couldn't care less.
Since those two ministers and several squad leaders of rebellious soldiers had already been sent flying by Kuma, who knows where they landed.
Once Wapol in front of him was dealt with, the oppressive reactionary forces in the Drum Kingdom could be considered wiped out, leaving a bright and open future.
Whether this island would be renamed Sakura Kingdom, with Dalton as king like in the original timeline, was purely up to the choice of the island's people, irrelevant to him.
"Ugh, ugh, uh..."
Suddenly, a groan came from the ground.
It was Wapol, who after being tormented, finally began to regain consciousness.
His entire being was dazed, clearly not fully awake.
But upon seeing the ground sparkling with gold and jewelry, he immediately widened his eyes, furious, roaring:
"Who? Who! Who dares to have the audacity to steal from the king!"
"You're awake."
A cheerful voice rang in his ears, "Too bad, you'll soon be shutting your eyes again."
Hmm?!
Wapol suddenly turned his head, and right before his eyes was Shano's smiling face.
The great pirate!
"Jes, Kromalimon, where are you! Protect me, protect me!"
Fright caused Wapol to almost faint again, frantically retreating, but before he could get far, Shano grabbed him by the collar and lifted him off the ground.
"What… what are you going to do!"
Wapol was terrified, snot and tears flowing, "Spare me, please, if you let me go, I'll give you my entire treasury, all the riches, all the doctors can be yours, and afterwards, this country can all be under your command..."
"Really?"
Shano raised an eyebrow.
"Brother Shano, watch out for his tricks!" Chopper urged loudly, "This guy is very cunning, don't be fooled by his surface!"
Damn it!
This loudmouth raccoon!
Wapol cursed inwardly, that damn raccoon was really right, he wasn't the sort to surrender quietly.
But this cocky bastard named Shano, really underestimated him, didn't even consider him a threat!
Thinking after emptying his belly, he posed no danger, and dared to be so close——
Then pay for your arrogance!
He suddenly revealed a sinister grin, mechanical noises "ka ka" came from deep in his throat.
"Die, fool!"
Wapol suddenly opened his iron jaw, his previously bloated abdomen contracted abruptly, and a hidden thick metal cannon barrel sprang out, aiming right at Shano's face!