Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Finding a Teacher!
Chapter 90: Finding a Teacher!
On the Grand Line's Drum Island, the "Thor," having left Alabasta, sailed here at a leisurely pace.
As for Buggy himself, he actually didn't want to come here. After all, Tony Tony Chopper held no special attraction for him, not enough to be worth a special trip.
However, the actual situation with cow 1 through cow 5 forced Buggy to come here. That's right, not a single one of cow 1 to cow 5 could read.
It was one thing to be able to understand human speech but not be able to express themselves, but if they couldn't even write, the basic communication problem was huge.
Under these circumstances, Buggy could only have Daz Bonez pilot the "Thor" to Drum Island.
"Captain, what are we doing on this winter island? Is there someone we need to see here too?" Paula felt it was a bit strange. After all, for the Red Nose Pirates, the most important problem right now was how to teach a few Kung-Fu Dugongs to read.
Although Paula and Hancock had been patiently taking turns teaching the few martial arts fanatics who were only interested in kung fu for the past few days, the effect was very poor.
Whenever Paula and Hancock asked if they understood, all they got in return were heart-meltingly cute stares, and nothing else. This kind of teaching progress was definitely not going to work.
Therefore, after two days of seeing no effect, Buggy gave up on the path of having Hancock and the others teach, and instead placed his hopes on Chopper.
"We're here to find a teacher for these cute little things. I happen to know a guy who understands the language of animals. With him around, these guys won't dare to play dumb anymore." Without caring whether cow 1 to cow 5 were actually playing dumb, Buggy had run out of patience anyway.
"No way, Captain! Your sources of information are too vast! You even know someone who can understand the language of animals."
After hearing Buggy's words, Paula was truly surprised.
"Among the Devil Fruits, there is a fruit called the Whisper-Whisper Fruit. After eating it, you can understand the language of any animal. Is that very strange?"
Faced with Buggy's question, Paula stuck out her tongue.
"Then Brother Buggy, is the person you're looking for the user of the Whisper-Whisper Fruit?" Hancock also became interested.
"Uh, no." Shaking his head, Buggy decisively denied it.
"Then are there other people who can understand the language of animals?" Mihawk rarely spoke up and asked.
"Of course, there are. A man like Captain Roger who could hear the Voice of All Things, would he be unable to understand the language of animals? Furthermore, if a human can eat the Whisper-Whisper Fruit, then why can't an animal eat the Human-Human Fruit? The one we're looking for this time is a blue-nosed reindeer who ate the Human-Human Fruit and can speak human language and understand animal language." Buggy's answer to Mihawk's question was very comprehensive.
"An animal that can speak human language? Brother Buggy, how did you find out about it?" Betty also became interested.
"I came to this island in my early years when I was searching the world for companions and Devil Fruits. I happened to run into a group of people chasing a strange-looking fellow. I thought it was interesting and followed them to see, and that's how I found out." When it came to telling lies, Buggy was becoming more and more natural now.
"Oh, so that's how it is," Betty nodded and replied.
"Before we land, we must first decide who will stay behind. Although we are going to look for help this time, considering that there might be a battle, hmm, judging from the strength of this country, the intensity won't be that great. So we don't need all the members. Who volunteers to stay behind?"
Faced with Buggy's question, not a single person made a sound. Even the few Kung-Fu Dugongs who had recently joined the ship and were usually very lively were silent.
"Uh, in that case, I'll—" Seeing that no one was speaking up, Buggy prepared to call out names.
However, before Buggy could finish his sentence, Mihawk spoke up: "Since there are no strong people on the island, I'll stay behind. I probably won't get a chance to make a move even if I go."
"Hmm, I didn't feel it just now, but now I realize it's so cold. I don't have a thick winter coat. I might catch a cold if I go ashore. Captain, I'll stay behind too!" Paula immediately followed up.
"Alright, it's you two then. Everyone else, come ashore with me." Without caring if there were others who wanted to stay behind, Buggy directly announced the result.
After speaking, Buggy took the lead and jumped onto the shore.
"Uu-oh!" cow 1 to cow 5 immediately followed behind Buggy.
Hancock, Betty, and the others also went ashore one after another, and then slowly disappeared from the sight of Paula and Mihawk.
Traveling all the way, Buggy, following the guidance of his compass, soon arrived at the entrance of Dr. Kureha's treehouse.
He went up and knocked on the door. Soon, the door was opened, and an old lady holding a wine bottle, dressed in fashionable and enchanting clothes, appeared before them.
"Hmm, who are you looking for?" Taking a swig from the wine bottle, the old lady asked Buggy, who was standing in front of her.
"Hello, Dr. Kureha. I am Buggy, the captain of the Red Nose Pirates. I've come this time to find a blue-nosed reindeer and ask it for a favor," raising his head and flipping back the cloak that covered his face, Buggy said with a smile.
"Ara, what an unexpected guest. Come in first," after getting a clear look at Buggy's face, Dr. Kureha was surprised for a moment, and then said very happily.
Following Dr. Kureha into the house, Buggy looked at her with some confusion.
Not only Buggy, but everyone who came with him, except for the carefree cow 1 to cow 5, also showed a look of confusion on their faces.
"Among the pirates in the world, your Red Nose Pirates are the first to do something praiseworthy for the common people. Naturally, I can't treat you with the attitude I have towards ordinary pirates. What would you like to drink? Say it now. I only have cocoa and wine here, no other beverages," seeing the confused expressions on Buggy and the others' faces, Dr. Kureha explained kindly.
"So that's how it is. In that case, please bring four glasses of rum and seven cups of hot cocoa," Buggy nodded and replied.
"Alright. Chopper, bring me some cups," Dr. Kureha casually ordered, having already seen Chopper, whose upper half was exposed at the door of the dispensary, looking over at them.
Soon, the drinks were brought before Buggy and the others.
After two gulps of wine, Buggy spoke again: "You're called Chopper, right? Long time no see."
"Eh? You know me?" Hiding back at the door of the dispensary, just as Chopper was observing Buggy and the others, Buggy spoke words that shocked him.
"Yes, I saw you once before when I passed by this island. You don't know me, but I know you," Buggy said, blurring the concept of time.
"Oh, is that so?" Chopper looked at Buggy very warily.
"Of course, it is!" As Buggy said this, he had already left his seat and instantly appeared in front of the fireplace.
"My strength is very great. Even if I'm behind you, you wouldn't discover me," this time, the voice came from behind Chopper.
(End of Chapter)
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