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Chapter 186: New Subordinates
"Hey! Do you need me to attach some special parts for him? Like the arms of a gorilla or the teeth of a tiger?"
In a mansion on the side, Hogback stood before the operating table, looking at Heckler with a grin.
"Tigers and lions?"
Heckler shook his head. "Their strength might not even match mine."
"You just need to focus on treating him properly," Ace's voice echoed from a distance.
"What a pity."
As Hogback performed the surgery, the gruesome injuries were nothing for a doctor as renowned as him.
"I never expected the captain of Whitebeard's second division to be here."
While continuing with the operation, Hogback made small talk.
"Don't get distracted; focus on the surgery," Ace replied coldly upon hearing this.
"Don't worry, it's just a surgery."
Hogback said, "How about we discuss what comes next? I'm just a doctor; I pose no threat to you, so why not let me go?"
Looking at Hogback, Ace said, "I'm not the captain and have no right to decide your fate. However, if you manage to heal Heckler, I believe the captain will spare your life."
"Your so-called captain can't possibly be Whitebeard, right?" Hogback paused, looking at Ace.
"Of course not. I've temporarily withdrawn from the Whitebeard Pirate Crew," Ace replied.
"This..."
Hogback furrowed his brow, still pondering something when a loud rumble echoed from a distance.
Boom, boom.
Ace immediately stepped outside and saw Xiaqiu. "Heckler has already been treated by Hogback."
Xiaqiu didn't respond but instead scanned the surroundings. Ace looked into the distance, frowning as he asked, "What are you all doing?"
In the shadows, some pirates who had been secretly observing quietly slipped away.
They were individuals whose shadows had been taken by Moria; they were not dead yet and were temporarily residing on the island.
They had sensed the fierce battle earlier but did not dare to approach.
However, with Moria's death and the return of their shadows, they had quietly come over.
"It really is Fire Fist Ace."
In the past three years, those who had been captured knew about Ace. Now, seeing him in person, they confirmed his identity.
They exchanged messages, slowly emerging from the darkness.
"I... we came here to thank you."
A figure stepped forward and said, "Thank you for saving us."
Upon hearing this, Ace replied helplessly, "You don't need to thank me; I didn't come here to save you."
"But no matter what, you are our benefactor."
The figure in the distance bowed to Ace, who waved his hand and said, "Alright, you all should leave quickly; this is not a place to linger."
"Okay."
One by one, the figures walked away into the distance, but one figure remained.
"Hmm?"
Ace looked at the person and saw a woman with a peculiar appearance standing there, fidgeting.
"What else do you need?" Ace asked her.
"You saved me; I have no way to repay you except to offer myself."
The woman quickly said, "Please marry me."
Upon hearing this, Ace was taken aback, while Xiaqiu opened her mouth in delight. This woman, if nothing unexpected happened, should be Lola, the daughter of G.
"I'm sorry, I refuse," Ace replied helplessly.
"Another failure."
Lola shook her head and sadly walked away, disappearing into the distance.
"President, if you want to laugh, just go ahead and laugh."
Ace looked at Xiaqiu's expression and said with resignation.
"Ahem."
Xiaqiu cleared her throat and flicked her front paw, tossing Perona aside. "First, tie her up and then wake her up."
"Got it."
Ace immediately stepped forward, returned to the room, and grabbed some bandages to tie up Perona. He then poured water over Perona's head.
"Ah."
Perona opened her eyes, gasping for breath. She tried to move but realized she was restrained. After struggling a couple of times, she looked into the distance and saw Xiaqiu.
Xiaqiu immediately opened her mouth, revealing sharp teeth.
"Ahhh!"
Perona screamed as she spotted Ace not far away and shouted, "You, you need to make it go back!"
"Sorry, I can't control it," Ace replied with a smile.
"Are you scared of me?" Xiaqiu's voice echoed from nearby.
"Y-yes, of course."
Perona instinctively answered but then realized something and glared at Xiaqiu. "You can talk."
It wasn't just one voice; another sound emerged from nearby.
Hogback stood there, watching Xiaqiu.
"Weren't you treating Heckler? Why are you out here?" Ace asked, somewhat angrily upon seeing the scene.
"The treatment is over; he's currently receiving an IV drip," Hogback quickly explained, then turned to Xiaqiu. "Esteemed lady, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on your conversation; I just wanted to report his condition to you."
Xiaqiu paid little attention to that and looked at Hogback, asking, "When will he be fully recovered?"
"Hogback replied, 'If it's just to go underground, it would take two days. But if I need to recover enough to fight, it would take at least seven days.'
Xiaqiu nodded, appreciating his response. 'Very good, you did well.'
'Thank you, my lord,' Hogback said, wiping the sweat from his forehead. He then asked, 'So, my lord, can you let me go?'
'Let you go?' Xiaqiu shook his head. 'I have no intention of letting you leave.'
Hogback's expression turned tense as he asked, 'I—I pose no threat to you. I'm here only because Moria forced me.'
'Forced you?' Xiaqiu sneered. 'Aren't you working with Moria? He helped you revive Cyndori, and in return, you work for him. Without you, he wouldn't be able to create such a large Zombie army.'
'How do you know?' Hogback's expression froze as he stared blankly at Xiaqiu.
'Don't try to deceive me,' Xiaqiu said coldly. 'I won't let you go, and I certainly won't let her go either.'"
"No, please don't kill me,"
Perona shrank back, her expression filled with tension.
Xiaqiu smiled and said, "Of course I won't kill you. I need you to become my subordinates and serve me."
"Become your subordinates?"
Both Hogback and Perona were surprised by this outcome.
Xiaqiu continued with a smile, "Now that Moria is dead, you have nowhere to go. Why not follow me and leave? What do you say?"
Perona was very important, and Hogback's value was equally significant.
As a talented surgeon, his medical skills were highly valuable as well.
"I agree."
Hogback looked at Xiaqiu and said, "I am willing to be your subordinate."
For him, money was more important than medical skills, but in the face of life, those things no longer mattered.
Xiaqiu nodded and turned to Perona, asking, "What about you?"
"I... I'll join too." Perona hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed to this outcome.
"Very well."
Xiaqiu nodded and looked at Ace, saying, "From now on, she will be your partner."
"My partner? Does that mean we have to be together often?"
Ace recalled the events of his life, feeling incredibly negative due to her ghost. Suddenly, he found the prospect of his future life somewhat frightening.
I must learn Armament Haki as soon as possible, Ace thought.
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