Chapter 154: Kid, What the Hell Are You Looking At the Lighthouse For!
"Haha, don't misunderstand, we're not here to cause you trouble."
Senior Director Coulson thought Crocus was scared by their identities and quickly reassured him.
"Although you were on the Roger Pirates' Ship before, according to our investigation, you were merely kidnapped by them to treat Roger's Disease. Even Shipwright Tom, who built the Oro Jackson for them, hasn't faced any Sanctions!"
"Hmm?"
Crocus was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, "Looks like it's not because of last night's Matter." With that, his Body and mood relaxed.
"Then what are you here for? And who is that person?" Saying this, he raised a finger and pointed at the Man in Black below.
Coulson maintained a Smile and explained, "That person is Mr. Brook, a former Crewmate of the Rumbar Pirates. We brought him here to reunite with the Island Whale named Laboon."
"What!!"
Hearing this, Crocus's eyes nearly popped out, and his little Heart was startled. The Matters he had encountered in the past two days were simply too terrifying.
"They, didn't they disband long ago?"
"That was just a Rumor."
Coulson shook his Head and also looked at the back of Brook, who was accompanying Laboon, listening to music and talking. He explained, "Our people found Mr. Brook in the Misty Sea before."
"Through Communication, we learned that not long after they entered the Grand Line twenty-eight years ago, they were tragically annihilated by a Strong Pirate Crew near the Misty Sea."
"At that Time, their Pirate Ship drifted into the Misty Sea along the Sea Current, and because Mr. Brook had eaten the Paramecia System Yomi-Yomi no Mi before, his Soul returned to reality from the Land of the Yellow Springs. However, his Body was left with only Skeleton, and he lost his direction in the Misty Sea, so he's been wandering around in there until now..."
Hearing such an unbelievable experience, Crocus's Gaze towards Brook's back also became complicated.
He had thought the Rumbar Pirates had disbanded, gone their separate ways, and broken their Promise with Laboon. At that Time, he had told Laboon about this without reservation.
From then on, Laboon kept hitting the Red Line next to Reverse Mountain with its Head, resulting in cracked Wounds all over its Head.
He was a Doctor, so of course, he treated it, but a difficulty was placed before him, which was that Laboon's Body Size was constantly increasing.
It was now over twenty meters tall, taller than many of the Giant Race, and this wasn't even its adult Body Size. It would definitely become even bigger in the future.
After all, it was an Island Whale.
"So you must have heard about Laboon's Matter from him too. Thank you very much for bringing him back. Now Laboon won't hit the mountain anymore."
After Speaking, Crocus looked at them with confusion. "But judging by your appearance, it seems you have something to discuss with me?"
"Yes."
Coulson nodded and said gently, "We learned that your Medical Skill is extremely superb, so we specifically came to invite you to join the Medical Academy directly under the Health Department that the World Government has just established. You would work alongside Elite Doctors from all over the World to Research and manage Matters related to Medical Treatment, Disease, and Medicine. The work location is Drum Kingdom. I believe you must have heard of this Nation."
"I have indeed heard about the Medical Academy and the World Hospital. This is truly a great thing, but Dr. Kureha is already stationed there, so I don't think adding me would make much difference. Moreover, I'm already used to guarding the Lighthouse and don't want to get caught up in busyness again." Crocus shook his Head and refused.
He was Speaking the truth, but there was one truth he didn't speak, which was that he didn't really want to work for the World Government.
"In that case, the Matter becomes troublesome..."
Coulson shook his Head helplessly and said, "You must understand, the reason Shipwright Tom, whom I mentioned earlier, is safe and sound is because the Sea Train project he spearheaded the Research for is of great benefit to the World Government, and even to the entire World. This is what covered up his Crime of building the Main Ship for the Roger Pirates."
"Your Situation is similar. The World Government values your superb Medical Skill. But if you are unwilling to join the Medical Academy and contribute your Ability, then there is no reason to exempt you from the Crime of treating Roger's Incurable Disease. Are you prepared to go to Enies Lobby with us?"
After hearing him finish such a long speech, Crocus's Expression turned gloomy, and he asked, "Are you threatening me?"
"No, I am merely stating facts."
Senior Director Coulson looked at him sincerely and said, "So I hope you can seriously consider it. Joining the Medical Academy has no disadvantages for you, and now Laboon doesn't need you to look after it anymore. There's no necessary reason for you to stay here either, is it?"
"To be honest, with your Medical Skill, staying here guarding the Lighthouse is a complete waste and loss to World Medical Treatment. Oh, by the way, I have a Letter from Dr. Kureha here. Take a look..."
Saying this, he took out a white envelope from his chest, on which was written Dr. Kureha's autograph.
Crocus and Dr. Kureha had met a few times before, but they weren't particularly familiar with each other. Still, he took it, opened the envelope, took out the Letter paper, and glanced at it.
[Kid, what the hell are you looking at the Lighthouse for? Hurry up and get over here! Medical Doctor here needs hands!]
Just this one sentence left him stunned. Immediately, he gave a Bitter Smile and remarked emotionally, "Dr. Kureha's temper hasn't changed at all."
Immediately, his Gaze fixed on this sentence, and he remained silent for a long Time. He was caught in a long period of torn and thinking, and Coulson in front of him did not disturb him.
The few people stood on the stone steps, listening to the old Tape Recorder repeatedly playing the Rumbar Pirates Crewmates singing 'Bink's Sake' and Laboon's excited and high-pitched wailing sound.
"Alright, I'll go then. But I want to know, how are you planning to arrange things for Laboon and Mr. Brook?"
In the end, Crocus agreed.
Firstly, for Dr. Kureha's sake, secondly, Laboon truly didn't need him anymore, and his Promise with the Rumbar Pirates was also completed, and thirdly, he wanted to completely cut off contact with Shakky, Jabba, and the others.
But he wouldn't actively reveal their Matters to Coulson. After all, they had spent a few years together, and there were still some feelings.
He just didn't want to be involved in such dangerous and troublesome Matters. He felt he had done his utmost.
"Mr. Brook's Promise with us is that as long as we bring him to reunite with Laboon, he will agree to join the Propaganda Department and become a Performer under its banner."
Coulson smiled and answered the other party, "That is to say, he will become the third World Superstar after Tesoro and Stella!"
However, there was one more thing he didn't say, which was that Brook had also joined Cipher Pol at the same Time. If needed, he would also have to execute missions in secret.
But that was Confidential.
"As for Laboon, considering its increasingly enormous Body Size, do you think it's possible to take it to the Drum Kingdom Sea Area? You can continue to look after it during normal Times, and Mr. Brook can also visit from Time to Time. After all, it's actually quite close to the Sabaody Archipelago."
"Not bad, not bad!"
Crocus was very satisfied with the World Government's arrangement and said with a Smile, "Alright, since the Matter is agreed upon, I'm going down to meet Mr. Brook. What about you?"
"Let's wait a little longer."
Senior Director Coulson looked at the wristwatch on his wrist and said with a Smile, "Since we're already here, let's watch its arrival. I believe the scene will be very spectacular. I heard it will arrive soon."
"Hmm?"
Crocus looked at him with a confused Expression.