"Jack, why are you telling the Marines everything?" Dragon asked because he was curious with Jack decision to share that piece of information to his enemy. "You're handing important information to your enemies. That doesn't seem like your style."
Jack didn't answer immediately. He looked out toward the sea, watching the waves roll endlessly being slapped by the wind, before finally speaking.
"Because Blackbeard would become far too dangerous if he manages to steal the Devil Fruit of Fleet Admiral Sengoku," Jack said evenly. "Or worse… Whitebeard power."
Dragon eyes narrowed slightly, after knowing his ability to steal and negate the effect of devil fruit he had put Blackbeard in the ranking of most dangerous person.
"I don't want low-ranking Marines to be slaughtered simply because they underestimated him," Jack continued. "Blackbeard had long become an actor and he head hide his real power. He pretends to be weak, harmless, and even foolish then strikes when no one is ready. And more than that…" His voice hardened. "He's a traitor."
Jack turned to face Dragon directly. "As someone who despises betrayal above all else, I refuse to let someone like him grow unchecked."
For a long moment, Dragon said nothing. The wind tugged at his coat as his gaze drifted back toward the open sea. He exhaled quietly trying to process Jack word.
"I hope you're right and that decision would benefit u too," Dragon finally said. "If Blackbeard truly gains that kind of power… the world will fall into even deeper chaos. Revolutions, pirates, Marines.... it won't matter. Everything will burn and innocence would fall into a victim.
Jack nodded once. "Exactly."
Silence lingered between them for a brief moment before Jack shifted the conversation.
"So," he asked casually, "how much longer are you planning to follow us?"
Dragon gave a small, tired smile. "This island will probably be our last stop together, you also had build a new quinjet for us."
Jack raised an eyebrow while his eyes become more sharp.
"Luffy and his crew have proven themselves," Dragon continued. "They can use Haki. They've faced Holy Knights and survived. Some of them can even wield Conqueror Haki. That's not that everyone have and now I can finally put my mind at ease."
Jack allowed himself a faint smile. "Yeah… they're very strong."
Dragon chuckled softly. "Especially you."
Before Jack could respond, a familiar chime echoed inside his mind.
[DING!]
[Congratulations, Host! Your captain has successfully recruited a new member.]
[Original Member Acquired – Tony Tony Chopper]
[Template Unlocked – Ajak]
Jack froze reading the notification.
A powerful surge coursed through his body and it is very overwhelming. It wasn't raw strength and magic alone. Knowledge from multiverse poured into him in massive waves advanced medical science, cellular regeneration, biological restoration and healing techniques so refined they bordered on miracles.
Jack inhaled sharply as his senses adjusted.
More importantly, he realized something crucial.
This power wasn't limited to organic life.
With the Ajak template integrated, Jack could now heal cyborgs as well, repair damaged systems, restore artificial organs, stabilize failing cores and even regenerate advanced machinery.
His new power made his heartbeat quicken.
The original Eternal had been forged from machine similar to terminator robot.
Which meant, he now can heal Kuma and even Iron legion, not just that he can also heal his crewmate. Anything that existed between steel and blood.
Jack clenched his fist slowly, feeling the power respond instantly. A smile spread across his face.
"This changes everything," he murmured.
Dragon turned toward him, instantly sensing the shift in energy. "Another power?"
Jack nodded. "Yeah. Looks like Luffy had recruited a new crew member." He paused before looking at Dragon "And this one is a doctor."
Dragon's interest sharpened not to a doctor but to Jack power. "What kind of power did you get this time?"
"Healing," Jack replied. "Something similar to Marco, the First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates but it is more potent and I can even heal others the missing limb."
Dragon studied him for a moment, then nodded.
"They're lucky to have you," he said sincerely.
Jack looked back toward the ship, where laughter echoed faintly from the deck.
"No," he replied quietly. "We're lucky to have each other."
***
Nami slowly opened her eyes, a soft groan escaping her lips as the pounding headache she had suffered through finally began to fade. The pain that once felt like it was splitting her skull was now almost gone. Strength seeped back into her limbs strong enough for her to raise her hand.
She muttered, "I'm… still alive?"
A familiar voice drifted in from outside the room and she instantly recognize the sound.
"Oi! Don't touch that! That's probably important!" Luffy's voice echoed loudly, followed by several others arguing at once.
"Luffy…" Nami murmured, relief washing over her because all her friends are here.
She pushed herself up slightly and looked around. The room was simple and old-fashioned, filled with the faint scent of medicine and herbs. There was no one else inside, but the noise beyond the walls made it clear that her crewmates were nearby.
Fragments of memory returned about what happen a day ago, she contracted the disease because of the insect. First started with the fever and then dizziness.
After that Jack serious voice telling others she had been infected by something dangerous not long after that she fainted.
So I passed out, she realized.
The door creaked open, and an elderly woman stepped inside. She had sharp eyes, wild white hair, and an intimidating presence that made Nami instinctively sit straighter. The woman studied her closely, eyebrows lifting slightly.
"Well?" the woman demanded. "How do you feel now?"
Normally, Nami would be cautious around strangers, but something about the woman confidence and the fact the aura released from her are similar to a dcotor, made her answer honestly.
"My head feels much lighter than before," Nami said. "I don't feel dizzy anymore."
"Hmph. Good," the woman replied. "Do you have any idea how precious that medicine was?"
Nami blinked. 'Medicine…?' Her thoughts raced, and realization dawned. 'This must be the doctor who saved her.'
She thanked her "My name is Nami. Thank you for treating me."
"Tch… yeah, yeah. You should thank me," the woman said gruffly. "I'm Dr. Kureha."
Nami felt a bit taken aback by her tone, but before she could respond, Dr. Kureha crossed her arms and snorted.
"Your captain repaid me by kidnapping my disciple."
"…Kidnapping?" Nami repeated, confused.
Despite her harsh words, Nami noticed something strange about Dr. Kureha expression, she didn't look truly angry. If anything, her expression carried a hint of relief and slightly happy.
"Yes," Dr. Kureha continued. "The one who injected the serum into you. Your captain trying to make him part of your crew."
Nami eyes widened.
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