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Episode 198
Zoro is caught! Chopper’s urgent operation!
Commander Jonathan sets a piece onto his chess board and the game has officially begun! Leaving Drake to interrogate Zoro, Jonathan heads off to the cafeteria eager to meet the new cooks that Jessica has told him all about.
In his cell, Zoro is handcuffed and guarded by 12 men, while his katana are locked in the cell directly next to him. Instead of trying to escape, he decides to take it easy (i.e sleeping), until Drake shows up to question him. Standoffish from the start, Drake drills into the swordsman, asking question after question – which Zoro answers honestly and with complete disinterest. The Major doesn’t believe him, however, and so, Zoro faces a rough time while captured.
On the other side of the base, Chopper, who is hiding in a barrel, has just learned that Zoro was caught! Unsure of what to do, he starts to walk around the base, only to be spotted (and chased!) by Marines! As he’s running away, Nami – who is nearby – changes disguises to a nurse and Chopper is being shipped to the infirmary with a crate of antlers.
Enter Doctor Kobato – the only physician left in G8, who also happens to be afraid of blood! With the wounded warship still unloading patients, all the nurses rush to the infirmary to help; including Nami! Worried about Kobato, Chopper follows, and upon seeing her so helpless with so many people in need of treatment, he steps in and takes control.
After prepping all the patients, he takes a moment to check on Kobato – only to find Nami! Two more members are reunited!
Ready to leave and find the others, Nami urges Chopper to escape with her quickly, while the infirmary is empty. The doctor has other plans, however, and refuses to leave with so many people still hurt. Enraged by Kobato’s lack of will, Chopper, vividly remembering his mentor, tells her that she is the only hope for those patients; that there is no incurable disease. Despite Nami’s urging to flee before they are caught, Chopper is determined to stay, saying, “People’s lives are more important. I am a doctor.”
Inspired by his passion, Kobato stands with a renewed sense of purpose. Not looking back, she, Chopper, and Nami march into the operation room.
Meanwhile, at the holding barracks, Drake receives word of an unknown doctor performing surgery. Suspecting it to be a member of the Strawhats, he immediately barges in and tries to question Kobato. Telling him to leave, she declares that the only people in the room are doctors and nurses who are trying to save innocent lives. Drake leaves empty handed and Kobato successfully finishes the last operation.
Back in the cafeteria, Sanji and Luffy are stuck working under Jessica due to the Cook’s own doing. And Commander Jonathan is headed right for them!
Current location for Crew Members:
- Chopper & Nami (Operation Room)
- Zoro (CAPTURED)
- Usopp & Robin (UNKNOWN)
- Sanji & Luffy (Still in the cafeteria)
