A white wonderland, with mountains the shape of drums—it was truly a spectacle. This world never ceased to amaze me with its natural beauty. Maybe, if it wasn't so chaotic, it would have truly been a paradise to live in.
The current Drum Kingdom should be a prosperous nation with advanced medical technology, a far cry from its dilapidated state during the rule of Wapol. My goal in coming here was for two reasons: to learn of the medical science here, and to obtain the Baku Baku no Mi.
Since I was already an expert in medical science and had done even further study back in Ohara, to learn the medical science of Drum Kingdom should not take long for me. So, I can soon leave this place and move to Water 7, where I would finally get a customized ship of my own.
Okay, I've had several ships up until now, but you know, my excitement was about the same as someone going to buy his first luxury car. All my previous ships were technically second-hand.
"So you are here to study, master?" asked a curious Anna.
"Yes, this is the most advanced nation in terms of medical science in the world. Of course I have to take a look," I replied with a smile.
"But aren't you already like one of the best doctors in the world? What is the need for even more study? Because if you ask me, I would rather work in the home than study," Anna said in her same old clueless tone.
"Dear Anna, please explain to me how you became so strong," I asked with a laugh.
"Ummm, I trained a lot… then there's my devil fruit… oh, and you also operated on me. Something about increasing my potential. With all that combined, I became super strong," she replied after thinking for a while.
"And how do you think I increased your potential?" I asked with a smile, getting to the point.
"Using your devil fruit, I think." ...ok there's that too...
"Indeed, with my devil fruit. But not anyone can do it, even if they had my devil fruit. It was due to my extensive knowledge of the human body that I could do so. So learning more of it means I could do even better in the future, making us stronger. And remember, if you wish to live freely, strength is a necessity." I patted her head as I explained to her. Maybe it was the cold climate making me feel like wanting to cuddle.
"Okay then, study hard, master. I will do my best to take care of you while you do," said a determined Anna.
"Alright, we are here. Is Robin up? How is she feeling now? She has been quite low since she heard the news..." Although Robin had recovered a bit, she was still sulking. But that was understandable—it would have been strange if she had been alright so soon.
Anna and I then went to check up on Robin, and finally, after settling everything, moved to the island, found a good hotel, and booked a room for a long period. The rest of the crew was to live on the ship by the shore during this period.
Now that I am here, let's first look for the Baku Baku no Mi.
I was in the room along with Anna, who was standing beside me. I gestured for her to sit and wait for a bit and opened a massive room, burning my lifespan without care, which covered the entirety of Drum Kingdom. I then proceeded to look for devil fruit signatures, and the search did not take long—because in the royal treasury, I had already found a total of three devil fruits.
Munch Munch Fruit, Bison Fruit, and a Rattlesnake Fruit.
Well... since there are more than one fruits, let's pack them all up. The other two can be auctioned, and the Bison Fruit and Rattlesnake Fruit are actually quite powerful ones. Bison has all that strength, and the Rattlesnake has venom, which increases its value by a lot... well, now that I think about it, maybe I should not auction it... I can gain money even by stealing, why do I need to bother with auction here?
These two fruits can be used to train powerful subordinates here. And my plan was to create a medical empire from here—so as I would be controlling the people here, develop its medical technology even further, start more trade and stuff.
Yes, it is a bit bad for the people to be controlled, but please—it would be better than suffering under the rule of Wapol. It's like, they would be sad, but they would be crying in a Lamborghini, so my actions are actually better for them. My research on mind controlling has been developed, so I can start pretty much anytime.
Hiding the devil fruits, I thought of how to start my plan. After much consideration, the plan was finally complete. Drum Kingdom was a small one, almost entirely based on the king—no ruling nobles or something. So, deep into the night when all were sleeping, I teleported within the room in which the king was sleeping.
A simple Conqueror's Haki release to take out the guards. Then I went close to the sleeping king, started an isolated world to not let anyone know about what happened here, and performed the surgery on him.
So now, the king of Drum Kingdom, an affiliated nation of the World Government, was my puppet.
Completing this, I went back to sleep. The next day, news came out that every citizen of Drum Kingdom had to go to the castle of the king to get a thorough medical check-up done. It was necessary for everyone to attend, as it would be to search for any hidden diseases. Anyone who dared to ignore the summons would be branded as traitors.
There would also be specially made transportation provided to the castle, provided by the king himself. Yes, this was all my doing. Now, with each check-up, I would gain a new subordinate.
Realistically speaking, this would actually be my first evil act in this world—or both worlds combined—so I am pretty excited. Not like I would go to hell or something, since I am, like, an Immortal.
What I planned to grant the people of Drum Kingdom was an astounding set of gifts. First would be the genes of Shanks and Roger—a bit abridged version of that, but basically everyone can at least reach Vice Admiral level after proper training. Then comes the basic enhancement that I have mastered, a free cosmetic surgery for everyone, and also a brain enhancement—one of my greatest surgical creations.
Yes, I can essentially make people smarter, but it is limited. I simply increase the neuron activity and stuff. But better brains mean better scientists, better scientists mean better growth development, better growth development means a stronger and wealthier nation—which belongs to me.
And so starts a 3-week camp. Super hectic, yes, but now all 10,000 people of Drum Kingdom were under my control. It took around 30 seconds per person, but the results were gratifying. A smarter, stronger workforce, all ready to follow your commands.
Though, I did notice one thing—Doctor Kureha, one of my main targets in coming here, did not show up for inspection. So of course, she got a home check-up.
'Well… knowing I would be learning medicine from her next, beating and mind-controlling her feels unethical. But hey, she should have just come to the camp herself.' I sighed, and moved toward the small stone cabin on the remote peak.