## One Piece Chapter 144, pages 2-4: SNOW STORY - Chapter: 144 - Pages: 2-4 - Characters: Tony Tony Chopper, Hiriluk ### Summary Page 2: Chopper, heavily bandaged and looking hopeful, asks, "DOES THE AMIUDAKE SOUP TASTE GOOD? WELL?" In the next panel, Hiriluk is shown sitting on his bed, holding a bowl of the soup. He suddenly yells out, "YUUUCK! IT'S HORRIBLE!" Chopper is completely shocked, his jaw dropping as he exclaims, "WHAAAAAAAAT!" Hiriluk then bursts into laughter, "EH EH EH EH... DON'T WORRY, GOOD MEDICINE IS SUPPOSED TO TASTE BAD. THAT'S JUST PROOF OF THEIR EFFICACY." He gives Chopper a wide, reassuring smile and says, "WHY, I CAN ALREADY FEEL ENERGY SURGING THROUGH MY WHOLE BODY! THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CHOPPER!" Page 3: Hiriluk is looking closely at a beaker filled with a dark, bubbling liquid. Chopper asks, "DOC, WHAT'S THAT?" Hiriluk replies, "HM? THAT'S THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN IT DO THAT." Suddenly, Hiriluk's eyes widen in shock as he exclaims, "AH- AHHHH!" He holds the beaker up, his face lighting up with immense joy. "THIS IS IT! THIS IS THE REACTION I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! I'VE BEEN WAITING OVER 30 YEARS FOR THIS...!" Tears stream down his face as he shouts, "I DID IT, CHOPPER! MY RESEARCH IS COMPLETE!" The scene cuts to an exterior view of the snowy mountain, where a massive explosion of pink dust erupts from the castle at the peak, resembling cherry blossoms. Hiriluk's voice declares, "I CAN BRING THE CHERRY BLOSSOMS TO THIS WINTER ISLAND NOW!" Page 4: Hiriluk, now dressed in his black coat and top hat, stands by the door. He tells Chopper, "NOW STAY PUT WHILE I GO OUT FOR A LITTLE BIT." Chopper, still bandaged, protests, "YOU'RE IN FAR MORE CRITICAL CONDITION THAN I AM, WHAT WITH ALL THOSE WOUNDS OF YOURS!" Hiriluk simply replies, "ALRIGHT..." and opens the door to the snowy outside. As he steps out, he says, "THEN I'LL BE OFF!" Chopper watches him go, thinking, "DOC WAS REAL HAPPY... I ACTUALLY CURED SOMEBODY!" Suddenly, the door bursts open again, and Hiriluk leans back in, calling out, "HEY, CHOPPER!" He gives Chopper a massive, heartfelt smile and says, "YOU'RE GOING TO BE A WONDERFUL DOCTOR! I GUARANTEE IT!" Chopper smiles back warmly.