One Piece: Don't Worry, I'm a Doctor-Chapter 296: Bullet’s feeling awkward?

Vir’s words didn’t make the system spit out any extra details.

But it didn’t matter.

He could just test it himself.

After some experimentation, Vir realized he couldn’t merge with living beings.

Inanimate objects, however, were no problem.

The real question was whether the natural elemental forces within him could be fused together.

But then he discovered something—lightning could merge with Armament Haki.

If that was possible, then combining it with other elements should work too.

Once he mastered Armament Haki Emission and fused it with lightning or other attacks...

Hiss—

Just how devastating would that be?

Forget the rest for now.

Take Thunder Bagua with a lightning-infused kanabo.

Now imagine a kanabo charged with fire, lightning, light, and ice—all four elements—enhanced with Armament Haki Emission.

Add in a threefold damage multiplier from charging, plus the massive damage bonus from Thunder Bagua itself...

A single swing of that...

Wouldn’t it wipe an island off the map?

A bright future lay ahead.

Having obtained the ability he wanted, Vir was in a pretty good mood.

Out of all the possible powers, he had drawn Fusion.

When luck comes knocking, you can’t stop it.

He casually tipped a bottle of medicine into the mouth of a stunned, slack-jawed Bullet.

It was the antidote for both the hallucinogen and the paralyzing toxin.

The liquid flowed into the motionless, ashen-faced Bullet’s mouth and down his throat...

Soon.

From Bullet’s perspective—

A change occurred!

The strength that had vanished completely surged back into his body at an incredible speed!

His paralyzed limbs regained movement!

His face twisted in sheer disbelief!

His mind reeled in shock!

What?!

What was happening?!

His strength—it was returning!

Everything he had lost was coming back!

His muscles swelled, his body expanded—

The familiar sensation of overwhelming power flooded Bullet’s veins!

From the moment the "treatment" began until now, Bullet’s emotions had remained eerily steady.

But now—

He leapt to his feet!

His face contorted with madness!

With exhilaration!

With unrestrained joy!

The usually stoic man was now laughing like a lunatic!

"IT’S BACK! EVERYTHING’S BACK! KAHAHAHAHA!"

Bullet roared with laughter.

This man, who trusted nothing but strength, had been furious and despairing when his power vanished.

But now?

He was overjoyed—like a 400-pound kid smashing toys.

Yet, in the midst of his euphoria—

He suddenly froze.

The laughter cut off.

His brow furrowed deeply.

Confusion spread across his face.

Then, he even closed his eyes—

Focusing intently on sensing his own body.

A moment later—

His eyes snapped open!

His expression was one of utter disbelief!

As if he had discovered something impossible.

Because—

Not only had his strength returned...

It had fully recovered to its absolute peak!

All his injuries were healed.

He felt refreshed, powerful—better than ever.

But... that wasn’t all!

His power hadn’t just returned to its peak—

It had increased by another 10%!

How could he not be shocked?!

His strength had inexplicably returned to its zenith.

And then, just as inexplicably, it had grown even stronger!

Bullet was ecstatic—but also deeply bewildered.

How...?

How could this happen?!

As someone who had absolute mastery over his own body, Bullet knew this had nothing to do with himself.

Which meant only one possibility remained—

His gaze snapped downward, locking onto Vir at his feet.

His first instinct was to grab the brat by the collar—because, well, that’s just how Bullet was.

But then he hesitated.

This kid had just done him an enormous favor.

Grabbing him like that... didn’t seem right.

"Uh... hey, kid..."

Bullet spoke awkwardly, clearly unused to being polite.

Despite his efforts, his tone still came off rough.

Hearing this, Vir—who had been testing his fusion ability—looked up.

Bullet was still bound in seastone cuffs.

No risk of a sudden attack.

"What?" Vir replied flatly.

Bullet actually fidgeted under his gaze.

"My strength... it’s increased. Was that your doing?"

His voice was uncharacteristically quiet.

Vir, however, simply turned and walked toward the door.

He had expected something more interesting.

Not this.

With no time to waste, Vir raised a hand and created a portal at the doorway.

Just before stepping through, he gave a casual wave.

"Don’t mention it. Just a side effect."

And with that—

He vanished from Impel Down’s Level 6.

Bullet stared at the empty space where Vir had been.

For a moment, he was silent.

Then—

A grin split his face.

Good.

Now he owed this kid a damn big favor.

Originally, if Vir had just treated him normally, Barrett might’ve eventually found a way to kill him—because that kind of healing wasn’t what he wanted.

But... this?

Instant, full recovery plus a 10% strength boost? And the kid didn’t even ask for anything in return?

Killing him was off the table now.

If he ever got out of here, he’d definitely find a way to thank that little bastard.

Though he still got tricked!

The grin on Bullet’s face widened.

For a man obsessed with strength—

Take it away, and he’d hate you to the bone.

But give him even more power?

Barrett: You’re a real bro! You son of a gun! Call me anytime!

Simple.

Utterly simple.

The same man who had wanted to tear Vir apart moments ago now found him incredibly likable.

Truly, the heart of a 400-pound child.

Meanwhile, Catarina Devon, who had been watching, flinched at first when she saw Bullet’s power return.

But then she reconsidered.

So what if he’s back to normal?

That guy didn’t release him.

He still can’t do shit to her!

Crocodile, sensing Bullet’s now slightly enhanced aura, confirmed his suspicions.

That guy’s "treatment" really does increase strength.

But then he remembered Vir’s brutal, inhumane methods...

Still—

Screw it! For strength, for getting stronger!

He’d go for it!

If he ever got out of here—

He’d track that guy down for more treatments!

His golden hook slammed into the ground in fierce determination.

Next to him—

Jinbe observed Bullet’s fully restored right ear, the missing chunk of flesh now completely regenerated, along with his healed internal injuries.

He couldn’t help but marvel at Vir’s miraculous medical skills.

In just a few minutes...

Such a severe condition had been cured.

It was... hard to put into words.

Then he recalled a call from King Neptune.

Princess Shirahoshi hasn’t been doing well lately...

If there’s a chance...

Maybe at some cost, he could ask Vir to treat her—or at least prescribe something...

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