One Piece Law Light Novel

A guy who looked after me in the past had said something similar to me.Okay?He warned me that between the pirates, the Navy and the Government, I would make a bunch of enemies by swallowing this fruit. He also told me that I should focus on my own survival. Now I understand better where he was coming from …From now on, even in your normal life, you will have to be on your guard. Because faced with the powers of this fruit, people lose their minds. You will be constantly assailed by the desire of these humans eager for eternal life.Aah...

What Wolf just told me upsets me. Even though I have learned the reasons why Doflamingo had it after the fruit of the scalpel, it is too late, I am no longer able to save Cora.

If only ... If only that power didn't exist!

Don't look gloomy, let's see.

Wolf rests his hand on mine, which was resting on the table.

I am not denying the powers of the fruit of the scalpel. In the documents that I had in front of me, I could see to what extent the successive holders of the powers of this fruit had made it possible to cure diseases that were believed to be incurable. In this sense, your powers are not nothing, they are even admirable.Maybe ... But on the other hand, they can also create problems for a whole bunch of people …So what? Don't be so narrow-minded! You are now able to heal sick people who would normally have to die. I was close to death a few weeks ago, and today I'm in good shape! Keep this example in mind! In itself, your power is not bad. Listen to me carefully, Law. If you plan to practice as a doctor in the future, there is no way you will do without a faculty like this. The problem is strength of mind. The more mediocre the result obtained. On the contrary, with a holder eager to help others, these powers immediately carry a different meaning. This is also the case with all power, right? Depending on the use made of it, it can turn out to be good or bad. And I, the Trafalgar Law that I know, I know he will be able to guide the powers of the scalpel fruit in the right direction.

With that, Wolf stares me in the eye again.

His gaze seems to probe my soul.

Seeing his expression, I answer him, while holding back my tears:

Obviously I'm that kind of guy. Nothing to do with "eternal life", me. The only thing I want is to be the best doctor there is. I will only use my powers for this purpose.

This is my statement.

For his part, Mister Junk seems satisfied with my answer.

Is that all you had to tell me? I would like to return to my room. It is late and I am sleepy.

It seems to me the ideal moment to put an end to the conversation and to go on their own. However, Wolf lets shine a „I don't know" that makes me say he's cloudy, he's hesitating.

Aah, wait, wait! Basically, I wanted to talk to you about something else.What? Something else?

Wolf struggles to keep going, his words stuck. Then he begins to scratch his head, as if his position is uncomfortable. Finally, while posing a slightly hostile look on me, he gives free rein to his words.

Is there something you fancy?What are you taking me out there?It doesn't have to be material. It could be something you would like to see, a place you would like to travel, any wish I might be able to make.What's the matter with you all of a sudden, Mister Junk? I'm happy with the life I'm leading, I don't want anything more. Oh yes, maybe. I heard that the fishmonger was going to receive exceptional specimens tomorrow, if you could buy some for dinner …But no, I'm not talking to you about that!

With an air could not be more serious, Wolf bangs his fist on the table.

You gave me a second life, Law! So I have to return the favor by offering you something equivalent! "Give and take", do you remember? Unfortunately, no matter how much I think, I can't find anything equivalent to "life". This is why I am ready to grant any of your wishes, as long as it is possible for me. For example, if you asked me to be your lifelong slave, I wouldn't find fault with it.Stop your bullshit, grandpa!

This time it's my turn to shout.

I didn't save your life to get something in return! Bepo, Penguin and Shachi did not do this either! You, you have the right to live with the convictions which suit you, it is your freedom. But them ... Knowing that you are out of the woods made them so happy that they whined ... That is more than enough for them! They don't ask for anything more! You insult their tears by thinking like this, and that I will not tolerate!

Wolf frowns, remaining silent. A certain quietude invades the room for some time.

Well, since it's like that …

Wolf is the first of us to open his mouth again.

Forget what I just said. And forgive me for disrespecting you.If you understand, this is the main thing.I understood that you ...well, you were able to act disinterestedly.Shachi, Penguin, and Bepo don't think about this sort of thing. They are grateful to you for bringing them out of their misery. So what could be more normal that they were desperate to save your life, eh?What about you?Hmm ... Me, I ... As a beginner doctor, it is my duty to come to the aid of any dying person ... Le ... Let's say it's like a whim for me!He he he! It's okay, I got it. Still, your saved the day, it's undeniable. It is therefore inconceivable in my eyes to stay without thanking you.But ... Since I told you that …Yes I know! Listen to me until the end! Now that I know it would be rude to give you things or money ... I have to find a different way to thank you ..Go ahead, abbreviate! Spit the piece that we finish once and for all!Well I have decided to become your friend !!What?

His words are so unexpected that they leave me speechless.

Just a minute ... wait …

He said „friend"?

No, I'm falling asleep, I certainly misheard.

Sorry, Mister junk, but I think fatigue causes auditory hallucinations in me, will you repeat?How many times will I have to say this ?! I, Wolf the inventor of genius, agree to become your friend! Be honored!

What is this madness? No, but seriously, what is this delirium ?!

Ha ha... Ha ha ha ha ha!What are you laughing at?!Nothing, nothing at all. All right, Mister Junk, we do like this. Thank you, I accept your token of gratitude. Now we are friends!Phew...

Turned red as a tomato, Wolf stands idly by.

No, but what a joke.

What joke!

„Friend".

Such a trite word that should be so easy to pronounce.

But since we've been living under the same roof, I've gotten to know Wolf and understand what kind of man he is.

For him, the notion of friendship is outside the sphere of "give and take" which is so dear to him.

In a space where there is neither loss nor profit.

The only thing that matters in becoming friends are the feelings you have for each other.

This is why someone like Wolf, who has had the "give and take" ankle to the body all his life, needs immense courage to pronounce a word as simple as this one.

This is also why I would lack class if I did not respond favorably to his desire for friendship.

Alright, Mister Junk, let's be friends. Besides, you'll be nice to cook me a little supper to start.I think you are confusing "friend" with "handyman"!

We look at each other and we laugh. I don't know if it was our voices that woke Bepo up, but we can hear him coming down the stairs.

Mister JunkMh?The three of them, they are not part of the "others", are they?Obviously not.In that case, I'm going to say a word to them about the fruit of the scalpel.

Neither "strangers" nor "family", our ambiguous relationship is that of "friends".

However, in my eyes, this is the way of living together that suits me best, the one where I am most comfortable.

There is no doubt that the holidays will continue for a long time to come.

***

Three years passed thus.