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Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Tony Tony Chopper

The Sky Screen's ethereal glow intensified as a new image crystallized above the world's oceans. Across every sea, from the smallest fishing villages to the grandest Marine fortresses, countless eyes turned skyward as the familiar narrator's voice returned to paint another portrait of destiny.

[The last figure introduced bore a red nose, and this second individual happens to possess a blue one]

The image that appeared defied all expectation. Instead of a fearsome pirate or legendary warrior, the Sky Screen displayed what appeared to be a simple wanted poster—but the subject was unlike any bounty the world had ever seen. A small reindeer, barely a meter in height, stared out from the parchment with large, innocent eyes. A pink hat sat atop his head, and most remarkably, his nose gleamed an unmistakable bright blue. The bounty amount listed beneath his image was so absurdly low it bordered on insulting: fifty berries.

[Tony Tony Chopper, hailed by future generations as a miracle doctor and the Zoan God]

Around the world, the name resonated like a thunderclap. In Drum Island's castle, the little reindeer wearing an identical pink hat nearly fainted from shock, while Dr. Kureha's bottle of plum wine slipped from her suddenly nerveless fingers.

[Originally born as a reindeer with a blue nose, his unique appearance made him an outcast among his own kind. By chance, he consumed the Zoan-type Hito Hito no Mi (Human-Human Fruit), gaining human intelligence and the ability to transform]

The Sky Screen showed brief glimpses of a young, blue-nosed reindeer being driven away by his herd, alone and abandoned in the snow. The tragic image of isolation struck a chord with viewers across the world—how many had felt like outsiders, rejected for being different?

[This Devil Fruit grants any animal human-level intelligence and the ability to communicate. Should a human consume it, they would simply become a swimming-challenged person with no additional abilities. Fortunately, fate placed this power in Chopper's hooves, beginning his legendary journey]

[The Marine bounty progression shown represents one of their greatest intelligence failures. Tony Tony Chopper's first bounty: fifty berries. His second: one hundred berries. His third: a dramatic increase to one thousand berries]

Then the sky screen displayed a scene of a high-ranking Marine officer utterly overwhelmed by the sheer cuteness of Chopper's bounty poster.

Laughter erupted from pirate crews across the Grand Line. Even the most wanted criminals in Impel Down couldn't help but chuckle at the Marine's spectacular underestimation. A future legend mistaken for a pet—it was comedy of the highest order.

[The Marines and World Government's poor intelligence gathering inadvertently protected this future legend by disguising his true threat level. This incident became a beloved joke passed down through generations, often told to amuse children]

[Tony Tony Chopper's achievements span far beyond his humble beginnings. As ship's doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, he completed a circumnavigation of the world, exchanging knowledge with renowned physicians from every corner of the globe. His medical expertise grew exponentially as he learned from masters across all Four Blues and the Grand Line itself]

The Sky Screen displayed montages of an older Chopper—still small but radiating confidence—working alongside various doctors. In one scene, he consulted with the pale, tall figures of Kureha's medical colleagues. In another, he debated treatment methods with dark-skinned physicians from desert kingdoms. Each interaction added to his growing repository of medical knowledge.

[After retiring from piracy, he returned to Drum Kingdom now renamed as Sakura Kingdom and established himself as the greatest doctor in the world's history. His treatment philosophy was unique: he charged no monetary fee, but required patients cured of serious illnesses to plant five cherry trees, while those recovering from minor ailments planted one]

The image that followed left viewers speechless. Sakura Kingdom, once perpetually white with snow and ice, now bloomed with millions of cherry trees. The entire landscape had been transformed into a pink paradise, with blossoms cascading down mountainsides like waterfalls of petals.

[Sakura Kingdom's eternal winter gave way to eternal spring through his decades of healing. Conservative estimates suggest over ten million cherry trees now grace the island. When the sakura bloom simultaneously, their petals blanket the entire island like a pink ocean]

[Tony Tony Chopper, the great doctor whose name echoes through history, possessed both noble character and miraculous medical skills. Future generations honor exceptional physicians by calling them 'those who plant cherry forests,' directly referencing his legacy]

The narrator's voice grew more reverent as the ultimate revelation approached.

[Throughout his life, he pursued the ultimate goal: a cure capable of healing any disease or condition. After decades of tireless research, he achieved this impossible dream in the final moments of his life. He named his creation the 'Blue Panacea'—later generations called it 'Divine Grace Medicine']

[Why 'Divine Grace'? Because this medicine not only cures any ailment but grants the user eternal life. Every cell in the consumer's body becomes permanently activated, freezing them at their current age for all eternity]

The implications sent shockwaves through the world's power structures. The Five Elders leaned forward in their chambers, suddenly very interested in this small reindeer. Pirates dreamed of immortality, while Marines calculated the strategic value of such a discovery.

[The previous section covered his medical achievements. Now we turn to Tony Tony Chopper's revolutionary contributions to Zoan-type Devil Fruit research]

The scene shifted to show Chopper holding a small, yellow sphere in his hoof. Despite its innocent appearance, this simple pill would change the understanding of Devil Fruit powers forever.

[Ordinary, Ancient, and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits traditionally allow only three transformations: full human form, full animal form, and hybrid human-animal form. This limitation had remained absolute since Devil Fruits first appeared in the world]

[The yellow pill shown is called a 'Rumble Ball'—Chopper's personal invention. His choice to give a yellow pill a blue-themed name remains one of his charming quirks]

[The Rumble Ball disrupts the transformation wavelength of Zoan-type Devil Fruits, unlocking unprecedented possibilities. A single dose grants access to additional transformation points]

[Each transformation stage enhances specific aspects of the user's abilities, pushing Zoan-type Devil Fruits to their absolute limits. Through this innovation, Chopper single-handedly elevated the supposedly 'weakest' Devil Fruit class to equal standing with Logia types]

The Sky Screen began displaying Chopper's various forms, each more impressive than the last:

[Heavy Point: Enhanced human form with fully developed musculature. Antlers disappear completely as the body grows to enormous proportions. In later years, his strength in this form rivaled that of true giants]

[Arm Point: Hybrid form retaining antlers while dramatically enhancing arm strength. Perfect for close-combat techniques like his signature "Kokutei Roseo" (Sakura Blizzard) attacks]

[Walk Point: Pure reindeer form optimized for speed and endurance. His velocity in short bursts eventually matched Admiral Borsalino's light-speed movements]

[Jump Point: Modified hybrid form with elongated limbs granting incredible leaping ability. In his prime, he could clear thousand-meter cliff faces in a single bound]

[Brain Point: His natural hybrid form with enhanced cognitive function. Allows rapid analysis of enemy weaknesses and battle tactics]

[Guard Point: Minimized reindeer form with maximized fur density, creating an almost impenetrable defensive sphere. This form later withstood direct attacks from Charlotte Linlin herself]

[Horn Point: Beast form with massively enhanced antlers extending over three meters. Beyond ramming attacks, he developed tunneling abilities that revolutionized battlefield mobility]

[Monster Point: His ultimate transformation—a colossal reindeer form. Early iterations reached ten meters in height, but during the Dressrosa conflict, he achieved a hundred-meter transformation that faced down equally massive opponents]

The final image showed Chopper in his Monster Point form, a towering figure of fur and antlers that dwarfed buildings and battleships alike. The sheer scale was breathtaking—this was no longer just a doctor or even a pirate, but a force of nature itself.

[Using what many considered the most 'useless' type of Devil Fruit, Chopper created abilities that inspired countless future Zoan users. His Rumble Ball research opened entirely new avenues for Devil Fruit development]

[He left behind a philosophy that resonates through the ages: "There are no useless Devil Fruits—only users who lack the imagination to unlock their potential"]

Across the world's oceans, every Zoan-type Devil Fruit user felt their hearts swell with newfound pride. The Zoan-type users, long overshadowed by flashy Logia powers and versatile Paramecia abilities, finally had their champion. The Zoan God had shown them that their fruits were not limitations but canvases waiting for creativity to transform them into masterpieces.

The screen showed Chopper in various forms, causing the animal-type devil fruit users on the sea to cheer for the Zoan God from the bottom of their hearts.

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