What she truly needed was a Devil Fruit that could significantly enhance her strength.
But what could she possibly do with this fruit—one that looked enticing but was ultimately useless?
Would I have to increase my cup size from F to G by myself? She mused, tilting her head. Well... it's not entirely impossible.
Ahem~
While fruits that altered size had some utility, they were still far from what Alpha had been hoping for. She wasn't expecting to stumble upon an incredibly rare Logia or Mythical Zoan—those were far too uncommon. But at the very least, she had hoped for an Ancient Zoan, something that would provide a solid boost in combat prowess.
Even if it had to be a Paramecia, it should still be something capable of increasing her fighting strength.
Feeling a wave of disappointment, Alpha sighed and completely lost interest in the fruit before her.
The sentiment was shared by the others. They, too, viewed the fruit as nothing more than trash.
The only exception was Olivia, who had been busy at her desk for quite some time. With a thoughtful look, she finally picked up a pen and jotted something down.
"Why not give it to Dr. Vegapunk?" she suggested aloud.
Everyone turned to her with curiosity.
"The doctor previously developed a technology that allows Devil Fruits to be integrated into non-living objects," she continued. "Wouldn't it be useful if we could transfer this fruit's ability to an item and give it to someone who actually needs it?"
As she spoke, a knowing smile tugged at her lips. Her gaze subtly drifted toward one particular person in the room.
"For example, our doctor, Mansherry."
Her voice carried a playful hint, and she crossed her arms.
"Her Royal Highness, the princess, has been diligently working in the hospital every single day. Yet, a certain heartless man hasn't visited her in quite some time."
She paused for effect, raising an eyebrow.
"Maybe she needs something like this to keep a certain someone's heart."
Luffy coughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head as he averted his gaze.
"Ahem~ Well, you and I seem to be on the same page," he admitted, clearing his throat. "That actually sounds like the best way to deal with this fruit."
It wasn't until Olivia mentioned it that he remembered just how long it had been since he last visited his little princess.
It wasn't intentional—Mansherry was simply too small, and her presence was often overshadowed by the chaos surrounding him. Without realizing it, he had unintentionally ignored her.
But now, as he thought about her—the tiny fairy-sized girl working tirelessly in the hospital, following his orders without complaint—Luffy felt a twinge of guilt.
Yeah… I should go see her.
Making up his mind, he stood up and swiftly grabbed the Devil Fruit from the table.
"It just so happens that we haven't seen each other in a while. Let's go visit the hospital," he announced, his usual enthusiasm returning. "After that, I'll take her to see Vegapunk. He can make her a suitable piece of jewelry to store the power of this fruit."
Since the fruit was deemed useless for combat, none of the girls objected. They all stood up one after another, ready to leave.
Olivia, too, collected her documents and turned to Hiyori, who had been quietly standing beside her.
"I'm heading back to the doctor. I'll leave the company to you," she said, her tone firm.
Hiyori responded with a deep bow, her expression serious.
"Understood, Olivia-sama. Please be careful on your journey."
Satisfied, Olivia nodded before reaching for her coat on the hanger. As she fastened the buttons, she looked toward Luffy with a playful smirk.
She held up a sleek device in her hand and gave it a small shake.
"Let's go," she said. "I also want to head to Egghead Island to test this new model. I'll be hitching a ride with you."
Luffy shrugged. "No problem."
With that, he gave a few final instructions to Hiyori regarding the company before leading the group out.
Onigashima - Onigashima First Hospital
As the President of Olive Company, Olivia had access to a private elevator. The small group used it to descend to the first floor, where they exited through a hidden underground passage beneath the building.
Onigashima's First Hospital, a semi-public facility managed by the Marine, was a crucial institution on the island.
It primarily handled injured Marine soldiers, but it also treated sick and injured tourists.
Due to the hospital's special nature, it was located at the very heart of Onigashima—mirroring the strategic placement of Olive Company, which stood opposite the Marine base.
The daily number of visitors to Onigashima had stabilized at around 10,000 people.
While this wasn't a massive crowd by Grand Line standards, the journey across the sea was filled with perilous dangers. Many visitors barely set foot on the island before succumbing to exhaustion or injuries sustained at sea. Some tourists never even made it to the shops or tourist attractions—they were sent straight to the hospital.
Additionally, the Marine regularly sent in wounded soldiers from intense training sessions, further adding to the hospital's workload.
Because Luffy preferred to avoid causing a commotion, he always entered through the back door whenever he visited.
While some staff members inevitably saw him, at least this method reduced the risk of being mobbed by fans.
Inside the hospital, the atmosphere was far more controlled.
Most of the medical staff were part of the Marine, and while they admired Luffy, they remained professional and disciplined—unlike the enthusiastic tourists outside.
With his military cap pulled low, Luffy took the private elevator along with his companions and headed straight for the Director's Office—located on the top floor of the hospital.
The moment he knocked on the door, a soft, almost childish voice called out from inside.
"Please come in."
Luffy pushed the door open and stepped inside, followed closely by Gion, Kujaku, and Olivia.
Inside, a tiny figure sat behind a specially designed miniature desk, her small hands propping up her face as she idly gazed at the ceiling.
It was Mansherry—the beloved princess of the Tontatta Kingdom, and the dedicated doctor of the Luffy fleet.
She had been daydreaming, her thoughts wandering as she absentmindedly doodled on a medical chart.
She had assumed the knock was from yet another Marine in need of treatment. Or perhaps a wealthy businessman—one who would offer her a hefty price to cure an ailment.
But the moment she looked up, her ruby-red eyes widened in shock.
Standing in the doorway was none other than the man she loved most—
The one she had been thinking about day and night.
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