[One Piece] Inferior Star

Chapter 368

It was getting dark.Zou Dou finally let his younger sister Xiaoyang fall asleep smoothly.He gently closed the door of the hut built in the mountains, ready to start his 'work'.

Xiaoyang is sick.Very sick.When his father and mother were still alive, Xiaoyang could hardly live a normal life.Her whole body would experience severe pain, the pain went deep into the bone marrow, as if someone had knocked on the bone, it was unbearable.She became unable to walk and had a fever every day.

Originally, my father and mother were farmers. Now that the land is polluted, the fields can no longer be planted. In order to treat Xiaoyang, my father went to Orochi's farm and died of exhaustion.In order to support the family, the mother also went out to find a job, but was eaten by wild animals.Now, Xiaoyang only has Zuo Dou left.

At the beginning, Zou Dou didn't know what to do.He forced himself to think of a way, he had to save his sister, he had to treat her, because she was his only relative.Because she must want to survive, she wants to see the Wano country saved by Oda-sama, and she wants to know what the life of living and working in peace and contentment is what her mother said.

She cannot be allowed to die here.She cannot be allowed to die in this ruined hell.In her life, she has never seen happiness and hope, and the pain that accompanies her all the time and the burnt Wano country will become her everything?

no.As a brother, I will never allow this to happen.Therefore, Zou Dou decided to treat Xiaoyang no matter what it takes at all costs.So, he picked up the hatchet left by his father, broke into Huadu in the dark, and kidnapped the best doctor in Huadu.

"I really, really can't cure this disease... Please don't kill me, I have children too..."

That's what the doctor said.From his eyes, Zuo Dou could see that he was not lying.Since then, Zuidou has called many doctors.Whether it's famous, or Jianghu, or even pretending to be a ghost.He tried many methods, but all ended in failure.Xiaoyang's illness also became more serious.

She was in so much pain that she couldn't even sleep well.She was in unbearable pain, crying and moaning all the time.When Zou Dou thought in despair that Xiaoyang might really be dying, the doctor he kidnapped at first was probably out of pity, and came up with the only effective plan——

A very expensive medicine.Although it can't cure Xiaoyang's illness, it can relieve her pain.At least put her to sleep.

Not bad at all, Zaodo thought.He hoped that Xiaoyang could get even a little bit of happiness.he wishes...

"Are you going again? Zou Dou?"

"leave me alone."

Facing the friends who grew up together, Zuo Dou didn't have much time to chat.He has no room for anything else in his heart now.He wants Xiaoyang to be happy, even if it's just for a moment, even...just insignificant, he hopes Xiaoyang can show a smile.

He can't let Xiaoyang die with all these sufferings, at least in the end, as an older brother, he must bring happiness to his younger sister.Other than that, there is nothing more important than that.So... he had to do it.to do anything.Whether it is stealing the vault, killing or robbing, I need money, I must get it, and then buy the only medicine that can stop Xiao Yang from crying.

"People from Kuangshilang's family are about to follow you. Zou Dou." Huatian followed his friend a few steps, and he said, "I heard from the big brother in the team that they are going to set up an ambush to catch you soon. "

"..." Hearing this, Zou Dou paused for a moment, but in the end he continued walking without looking back, "Thank you for telling me. Please stay with Xiao Yang when I'm not around."

"Zu Dou!!" You idiot!In vain I came to inform you!Hua Tian grabbed Zou Dou, and he said, "Stop it! At least avoid the recent limelight! If you are caught, what will Xiao Yang do?!"

"Let me go!" Zou Dou tried to shake Huatian's hand, but it was unsuccessful. Huatian rushed over and grabbed his collar: "You wake me up! Even if you are like Xiaoyang, you won't be saved, okay?" ?!"

"What do you know?!" Suddenly, Zou Dou erupted, and he raised a punch and hit Huatian in the face, "The person who went to Huadu to be a lackey of the big snake...how can he say me!! "

Damn... Hanada wiped the blood from his face, then got up from the ground, he said: "I did join Kuangshiro's family. But ah... Zou Dou. You should also know that in this world, if you want to If you don’t dare to do everything, you won’t be able to survive.”

"Since you understand this, you shouldn't stop me." Zou Dou seemed to have calmed down, and he said, "The medicine is gone. Huatian."

"........."

"Xiaoyang, if she doesn't take the medicine, she can even scream in pain. What do you want me to do..." Zou Dou looked away from Huatian, lowered his head, clenched his fists, "What do you want me to do! Huatian!! I have no choice but to spend the money to buy her medicine now!"

"and also."

"Hey?"

So let's say you're an idiot.Hua Tian looked at his friend, and he said seriously: "Go and steal that medicine, Zuo Dou."

"Are you kidding... Orochi strictly controls the pharmacy, and we can't get into that place at all." Zou Dou has already investigated, "Only through that doctor can you buy it."

"Tonight is different." Huatian said, and took out a bunch of keys, "There are rumors that the ugly boy will steal the vault tonight, so both the guards and the elder brother are waiting for him near the vault. This is Our best chance."

"This is..." Zou Dou looked at the key with the word 'medicine' engraved on it, and said in surprise, "How did you get this?"

"Why do you think I'm going to be the lackey of the big snake!"

"Hey?"

"I grew up with you and Xiaoyang, so I can be regarded as Xiaoyang's half brother!" I am also very worried! !Huatian looked unhappy, and he said, "Don't think that you are the only one who wants to help her! Our parents are dead, so we can only help each other. I don't want to see Xiaoyang go on like this... She once told me, I want to go to Baiwu to see the snow, I want to go to the veranda to see the oiran Xiaozi, such a trivial wish... At least, let me help her realize this trivial wish!?"

"Hana, you..." Zou Dou was still a little surprised, but he immediately adjusted his mentality, "I understand. Let's go together."

"Ah. Let's go."

Hanada responded, he was very happy that his friend finally let him help.No matter what...you must succeed today.For Xiaoyang, for a girl in this place who has never done anything wrong and suffered misfortune, and who has never even seen Xue... must succeed today.

——The flowers at night are quiet.From time to time only the sound of some patrols could be heard.Zou Dou's heart was beating fast, and he held the stolen medicine in his arms.It went smoother than expected, thanks to the ugly third boy.Thanks to his reputation, Orochi hated him deeply, so he was able to create a chance for himself this time.

People were thinking that the third ugly kid would steal the vault, but they didn't expect that someone would attack the pharmacy.Zuo Dou and Hua Tian almost didn't waste any effort to steal those painkillers. It's not too late, as long as they escape from Huadu, they will be safe. In this case...

"Hey!! Flower field!!!"

Suddenly such a shout broke the slightly excited mood of Zou Dou, he and Huatian were forced to stop, because in front of them, the hooligans of the Kuangshilang family had blocked their way: "You boy... how dare you betray us?!! "

"Damn it..." Is it still too slow... Huatian took half a step back, and he said, "I was discovered by you, brother."

"You think we are stupid! You have already discovered that you stole the key to the pharmacy, just to find out what you want to do, and to catch all your accomplices!" The elder brother took two steps forward, he said, "How dare you steal something with just such a weight! I think you look down on our Kuangshilang family?!"

"Huh..." I was calculated... Hanada pretended to be calm and said, "You are right, I just look down on you! For that little benefit, I betrayed this land, betrayed this country, for people like Orochi Fabricating lies, persecuting innocent people... Do you think the Kuangshilang family has anything to be proud of?!"

"Huh?!! I think you are tired of life, kid!!"

"Hey Huatian..." Don't provoke them!Zou Dou wanted to say something, but Hua Tian blocked him: "You run away. Zou Dou. Take the medicine and go quickly."

"But, Hanada?? If you're here..."

"It's okay." I don't care.I'm here to give you a queen.Hanada said, "I may not see the day when this place will be saved...but you and Xiaoyang must live until then. Do you understand?"

"Flower field—"

"hurry up!!"

"Don't yell at me, you bastard!!" What a joke... How could I leave you behind? If Xiaoyang asks me, how do you want me to answer?Even if I have already resorted to all means, I don't want to be someone Xiao Yang hates.The brother she was looking forward to would never leave his friends and run away alone.

Zuo Dou stood beside Hua Tian, ​​and he said: "Beat them, let's go back together, Hua Tian."

"Are you a fool? Zou Dou?"

"Ha... I'm... a big thief who can't lose to the ugly third boy." For Xiaoyang... no.It is to let Xiaoyang see a world full of hope.I must, must stay here and fight.I'm sorry Xiaoyang, my brother will go back later!Zou Dou drew out his dagger, looked at the ferocity in front of him, raised his head slightly and said, "Let these dogs know how powerful we are. Huatian."

"Ha! You really are a fool...but so am I." As expected of my brother.Huatian laughed, he opened his hand, and shouted to all the enemies in front, "I will never let you retreat completely, just let the horse come!!"

This small broken house is really not suitable for patients to recuperate.

Matthew walked into Xiaoyang's room. At this time, the childish girl was sleeping soundly in a slightly painful dream.Maybe in her dream, she is also waiting for the return of her two relatives.It's just that she herself, if things go on like this, she might not even see the cherry blossoms in spring, not to mention the snow in winter.

"You're really going to make trouble for me, Mr. Mansfield." Matthew raised his hand and touched Xiaoyang's forehead to test the temperature. He said, "Why can't you think of me when things are going well?" Come?"

"Don't say that, Matthew~ This child has no one else to help her." Mansfield sat in the shadow not far away, and he said, "How is it? Is your diagnosis confirmed?"

"As long as you have a scan, you will know. It is a disease called 'cancer'." Matthew shook his head, he said, "I don't know what the name of this disease is on this planet. In short, with the current level of medical treatment on this planet Generally speaking, the probability of being able to cure this disease is no more than [-]%, and in this Wano country, which has already lagged behind the general civilization, it is completely terminal."

"…………Yeah……"

"Although there are things like devil fruits here, so it can't be said that there are no miracles. But this child... the cancer cells have spread all over the body. Even if Mr. Toro performs the operation, there is no lesion that can be cut at all, because There are lesions all over the body."

Matthew said the cruel words in a calm tone: "There's nothing we can do but relieve her pain - and that's the way it should be."

"Can you do anything?"

"Hey..." Matthew sighed, and he said, "It's already in the advanced stage. Even in my hometown, this kind of patients will be persuaded to give up treatment. But ah, what a coincidence... Those who can treat advanced patients New drugs have recently been created. Nanorobots that can enter the patient's body, repair damaged tissue, and reconstitute cells have emerged."

"Nanobots...?"

"That's it." With that said, Matthew took out a needle-like thing. This needle was very thick, and there was some glistening blue liquid in it.Also, there were some disturbing blood stains on the outer wall of the needle.Matthew said, "It contains hundreds of millions of tiny robots that can enter the patient's body, kill cancer cells and form destroyed cells, achieving the effect of curing the patient."

"This is amazing..." Unprecedented technology, right?so amazing.Mansfield raised his eyebrows, and he said, "Is Matthew still carrying such a powerful thing?"

"Of course I didn't bring it. How could I serve my sentence with something that violated Article 108 of the Interstellar Act and the Exile Act?" Matthew said naturally, "This new technology has just been developed, and it's just an experimental product. While it is definitely effective, it will take a long time to review before it can be bought by ordinary people."

"Then this is...?"

"It was a guy who violated the rules and snatched it from a black market dealer in the name of a great hero." You can also see the blood on it.That guy didn't know how many ships had been downed to get this thing. After all, he couldn't afford it even if he had to spend money to buy it.This kind of thing that brought people back to life was sold at a sky-high price.

"Ah...it's Captain Lante." It seems that he didn't go back to the hospital obediently at all... Even if he was taken away at that time, he was still completely disobedient.Mansfield smiled, and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Captain to take care of such a thing."

"As a brother, what's wrong with working hard for your sister? That's what he said."

Since I am also an older brother, let me help this little brother.After all, I get it.The feeling of losing a sister.

Matthew recalled the words of a former owner.During the communication, the guy was so badly injured that he didn't dare take off his helmet to show himself.What a fool.Are all humans stupid!To be able to do this for someone who has never met before... to be able to give up his life for someone who is terminally ill.What is it for?This doesn't make sense at all!hateful!

Even now, I still can't understand humans.Although... it's not annoying.

"Mr. Captain also has some stories."

"He blew up the moon for his own sister."

"…………The results of it?"

"He doesn't regret it." Although the ending was not what he wanted.Matthew said lightly, and then opened the safety of the needle, "According to the regulations, we cannot interfere with the affairs of this planet with the technology of a higher civilization. This is a felony. But...well, it's just an insignificant Little girl, no one will care, right?"

"It's true." It's rare that Mansfield doesn't have a standard smile on his face now, and he said softly, "Matthew, is this the strongest connection between human beings?"

"I don't know." Matthew didn't answer directly, he skillfully used the needle to push the blue liquid into Xiaoyang's blood vessel, "But it always makes some things happen with a probability of only one in a million. "

"There's something incomprehensible. It's illogical."

"You are human, don't steal my lines. Human beings are so illogical... Don't you also believe in this one-in-a-million probability that you chose to save this child?"

As soon as Matthew's voice fell, the sliding door of the room was opened.Both were seriously injured, covered in blood but standing at the door, Zenou and Huatian were supporting each other. They both looked at the two strangers in the room in confusion, because they were almost unsteady, so their reaction was a little slow pat, and in this half-beat, Mansfield resumed his usual smile, and he took out his business card——

"Welcome back, Mr. Kanato, Mr. Hanada. My name is Mansfield Valens. Are you interested in working for my company?"

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The author has something to say:

For the sake of Xiaoyang, the elder brother on this planet smashed the pursuit force of Kuangshilang's family, the elder brother on another planet sank several starships, and some people who watched everything happen ignored the felony of violating the rules ', the reason is only: Xiaoyang just wants to see the snow.

Human bondage, that's it.