One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor

Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Just you wait—I’ll be back!!

Every Marine who witnessed this scene felt chills run down their spines!

An inexplicable surge of fighting spirit rose in their hearts.

This was what their Marine justice stood for!

Fearless in the face of anything! All for the sake of the Justice emblazoned on their backs!

Their trembling hands, shaken by Whitebeard’s overwhelming power, steadied the moment Vir shouted those words.

Their wavering, flickering gazes hardened with resolve!

Even if an endless abyss lay ahead, they had at least gained the courage to face it head-on!

“KILL!!”

“FIRE THE CANNONS!!”

“FIRE! BLOW THOSE BASTARDS TO HELL!!”

In an instant, the battlefield erupted with cannon fire.

After that brief moment of silence, the battlefield exploded with roars far fiercer than before!

The moment Vir was sent flying, Sengoku and the others immediately launched their assault!

BOOM~! CRACK~! BAM! BANG BANG BANG! WHOOSH! BOOM!

A barrage of attacks nearly swallowed Whitebeard whole.

After barely blocking, he tried to break through and grab Aokiji, who was closest to him.

But Sengoku, Kong, and Zephyr—three masters of physical combat—instantly blocked his path.

Even for Whitebeard, breaking through their encirclement was no easy task.

Because of that single punch he threw at Vir, he had suddenly found himself at a disadvantage.

Now, he was being suppressed by the sheer number of powerful opponents.

Yet, he wasn’t angry.

In fact, he was somewhat pleased.

Because just moments ago, that brat’s voice had inexplicably echoed in his ear—

“Go all out. Even if you die, I can still bring you back!”

Those words had stunned Whitebeard.

Bringing back the dead?

He didn’t doubt it—after all, Vir had already demonstrated his abilities by saving Ace.

But was there really no limit to that kind of power?

Saving Ace was one thing, but reviving him too? Without any effort?

Was that even possible?

Whitebeard was skeptical—it sounded too absurd.

But it didn’t matter. He had already resolved to die here. If Vir could actually bring him back… well, that’d be impressive.

If not, then at least he’d die a worthy death.

Meanwhile, after taking that “devastating punch” from Whitebeard, Vir was sent flying miles away before crashing into the sea with a loud SPLASH!

Silence followed.

Momousagi’s face was filled with shock.

She never expected her little brother to have such a side to him.

She truly hadn’t expected it.

It seemed a bit cruel, but no matter how you looked at it, it was for the greater good.

And those inspiring words he’d shouted had even set her heart ablaze.

She was genuinely impressed.

But seeing Chiba sent flying, his body covered in shattered wounds before plummeting into the sea, Momousagi’s heart clenched.

That kid was a Devil Fruit user.

If he was already critically injured, falling into the ocean was extremely dangerous.

Right now, he was the Marines’ rising star—their hero.

He had to be protected.

Without hesitation, Momousagi dove into the water, swimming swiftly toward where Chiba had fallen.

When she reached the spot, she immediately plunged deeper.

But after searching the area, her heart sank further.

Nothing.

She couldn’t find him! She saw him fall here, yet even after searching hundreds of meters, there was no trace!

There were only two possibilities now!

Either someone lying in wait in the sea had taken him.

Or… he’d been swallowed by a sea king!

But Momousagi had been using Observation Haki the entire time—and she still sensed nothing.

No traces at all.

When she resurfaced, her expression was grave.

Had the Whitebeard Pirates done this?

Seeing the Marines about to raise a new legend, had they decided to eliminate him before he could grow?

It was a strong possibility.

But there wasn’t much blood in the water—meaning he’d likely been taken, not killed on the spot.

Damn it!

Momousagi gritted her teeth.

But now wasn’t the time to dwell on this.

They had to finish Whitebeard first—then the Marines could deal with this!

She had to return to the battle!

Meanwhile, Akainu, who had been closely watching the situation, darkened the moment he saw Momousagi’s reaction.

’What had happened?’

’Did she not find him? Did she not save him?’

’That’s my damn son!’

Seeing Momousagi’s grim expression as she rushed back, Akainu quickly pieced it together.

’Those damn pirates!’

’If anyone dares lay a hand on him, I’ll make sure they suffer a fate worse than death!’

The temperature around Akainu rose sharply.

Visible fury radiated from his body.

But alas… for now, he could only watch helplessly.

Meanwhile, in the waters not far from Marineford…

A battle just as intense seemed about to erupt.

“Red-Hair! The hell are you blocking me for?! I’m just going to get my daughter! And bring my damn ship’s doctor back!”

A rough, booming voice rang out.

The speaker held a gourd of booze, taking occasional swigs as he spoke.

His face was slightly flushed.

Standing in his way was a one-armed man with fiery red hair.

“That place is a warzone. You shouldn’t go there. If it’s just that, I can go in your stead.”

Shanks smiled warmly, his tone relaxed as he faced Kaido.

But Kaido only burst into laughter.

“Worororo! You?! You’re gonna go find my daughter for me? Why the hell are you being so nice to me?!”

Then, mid-laugh, he suddenly started crying.

“WAAAH! I’m so useless! Can’t even find my own daughter without help! WAAAH—Wait, no! Since when did I ask for your damn help?!”

“You looking down on me?! You think I can’t handle this myself?! Fine! I’ll prove you wrong!”

With that, Kaido instantly transformed into a gigantic dragon!

But instead of trying to brute-force his way past Shanks, he shot straight upward—into the sky!

Shanks sighed, then vanished.

The next instant, he reappeared beneath Kaido!

His sword, Gryphon, pulsed with terrifying energy.

A swirling mass of Haki gathered at its tip!

“Divine Departure!!”

With a mighty roar, Shanks unleashed a slash that ripped through the air toward Kaido’s belly!

“Drunken Flame Breath!!”

Kaido didn’t back down. He spat out a massive blast of fire straight at Shanks’ face!

But his attack was no match for Shanks’ slash.

The flames were split apart instantly, and Gryphon carved a deep gash across Kaido’s torso.

However—

Kaido wasn’t trying to fight.

Right now, he was drunk.

All he wanted was to get his daughter back—and drag that damn doctor who’d taken her along with him!

So his flame breath wasn’t meant to attack—it was for propulsion!

With the recoil from his own flames and the force of Shanks’ slash, Kaido was launched away at insane speed!

In the blink of an eye, he was gone, leaving Shanks with no chance to chase.

“You cut me! Just you wait—I’ll be back!!”

Kaido’s voice echoed in the distance as he disappeared over the horizon.