Chapter 60: Chopper

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Wapol had only come out to flaunt his power as usual, but unexpectedly, he was killed by an outsider. Wapol, who died with unfulfilled desires, bled onto the snow, and Chopper, hiding behind a tree, was so frightened that all his fur stood on end.

In his reindeer form, he suddenly transformed into his hybrid form. The now smaller Chopper quietly hid behind the tree, observing the scene.

Noir wiped his blade and easily noticed the little creature hiding over there. He didn't need Haki to sense this cutie. It was like Chopper wasn't hiding at all, with his furry body exposed to the air, as if he was afraid Noir wouldn't see him.

Most people hide their bodies behind cover, peeking out with their eyes. But Chopper was different. He hid one eye while exposing most of his body. This unique style could only belong to Chopper.

Noir greeted Chopper amicably, saying, "Hey, little reindeer, what are you doing there?"

"Who?!"

Chopper's expression turned to one of terror. How did he notice me with my perfect hiding?

Noir slowly approached Chopper, who was clearly scared by the sight of his bloodstained blade and kept retreating. "Don't be afraid. I know you can talk," Noir said in a gentle tone, gesturing for him to come closer.

Chopper tilted his head, puzzled. "How do you know?"

Noir chuckled. "I guessed."

He then extended his hand and politely introduced himself. "My name is Noir. I'm here on this island seeking medical help."

Chopper, hesitantly, touched Noir's outstretched hand with his paw and said, "I'm Chopper. Your companion is already being treated by Doctor Kureha."

"Really?" Noir said with delight. In that case, Doctor 20 and the others won't be needed. Grateful, Noir patted Chopper's head with the pink hat and said, "Thank you, little guy."

Feeling the weight on his head, Chopper couldn't help but ask, "You don't hate me?"

Noir was taken aback. "Hate you? Why?"

Chopper lowered his head, recalling painful memories, and said in a muffled voice, "Because I have a blue nose and can talk like a human..."

Noir remembered that Chopper was not accepted by his herd due to his unique blue nose. After eating a Devil Fruit, he could talk like a human and transform, but then he was rejected by humans.

Noir laughed heartily and gently patted Chopper's back. "You're just a reindeer who ate a Devil Fruit. You're not a monster. There are many little guys like you on the Grand Line."

In the eyes of ignorant villagers, Chopper might seem like a monster, but in the vast sea, anyone knowledgeable wouldn't care about Chopper's race or traits.

Chopper's eyes sparkled, filled with hope, and he eagerly asked, "Really?"

Noir nodded, and Chopper, with his chubby face, excitedly muttered to himself, "I'm not a monster, there are others like me..."

A notification sounded in Noir's mind: "You have befriended a key character. Reward: Universal Talent Copy Card 1, Healing Skill 1."

Noir understood that as long as a character from the story slightly liked him and spoke with him, it counted as "befriending." This meant Chopper had already let down his basic guard. But what was this Healing Skill? He hadn't heard of it before... Was it something like a healing spell?

If Chopper, as a doctor, gave Noir an auxiliary healing skill, he wouldn't be disappointed. At least the system didn't heartlessly send him a box of cotton candy...

System: !

Noir held back the excited Chopper and used the system to check his talents.

Name: Chopper

Adorable Growth: Purple quality. As a child, due to his race, he was rejected by both sides. But as he grows, his affinity will gradually increase until he is loved by all races.

Dream of a Panacea: Purple quality. Determined to become a doctor who creates a universal medicine, his learning efficiency in medical skills is increased, surgery success rate is significantly improved, and the effectiveness of his medicines is enhanced.

Devil Host - Human-Human Fruit: Blue quality. After eating the Zoan-type Devil Fruit, Human-Human Fruit, he can transform into a human.

Ocean's Curse: Purple quality. While gaining the power of a devil, he also received the curse of the devil. This curse is hated by the sea; when encountering seawater, he becomes powerless and cannot use his abilities.

Chopper's talents were quite standard, with most of his points invested in cuteness and medical skills. However, with his self-developed Rumble Ball, Chopper could alter the wavelength of his Devil Fruit powers, unlocking stronger forms.

After all, Chopper was known for "fighting billion-dollar battles while being paid in cotton candy."

Noir beckoned to Chopper, saying, "Let's go. It's already settled."

Chopper hesitated, then nodded, but glanced back at Wapol's corpse. Noir watched him and didn't rush, waiting patiently.

He was probably thinking of Doctor Hiriluk, who was like a father to him...

On the snowy island, Robin frowned as she slowly drank the bitter medicine. Kureha sat with her legs crossed, guzzling from a bottle, then exhaled contentedly, saying:

"The inhibitor was well-developed. Given a bit more time, you could have developed the antidote yourself."

Robin finished the bitter medicine and said, "Thank you, Doctor."

Kureha waved her hand. At that moment, Noir returned with Chopper. Chopper's little hooves made cute sounds as he trotted to Kureha and hugged her leg, saying, "Doctor Kureha, Wapol is dead!"

"Dead?!" Kureha's eyes widened. She looked at Noir and asked, "You killed a king?"

Noir shrugged. Killing him wasn't a big deal. This trash wanted to make a comeback in the future? Dream on.

He looked at Robin, who gave him a reassuring look, and Noir understood.

Kureha snapped out of her shock and laughed heartily. "The youth these days are really something!"

Looking at Kureha, Noir suddenly had a thought and couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Kureha, can you join my crew?"

Kureha rolled her eyes and said, "You young people, always thinking such things."

Noir was taken aback. What's wrong with that idea? Did this old lady mishear something?

Joining the crew, not…

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