Beasts Pirates Pokémon Center’s triage station revealed the extent of the injuries of the patients brought in, and they knew exactly what had happened.
Stiff bodies, curled hair, occasional sparks of static electricity on the body– it was clear they were paralyzed.
“How many is this now?”
“15th this month, right? Don’t they have employee guidelines?”
The nurses at the hospital complained about the conditions of the injured patients. Initially, they would worry about the patients’ well-being, but as similar cases became more common, both doctors and nurses got used to it.
Faced with injuries or illnesses that do not pose a threat to life and already have well-established treatment measures, they do not feel anxious. They have even dealt with cases like children with light bulbs stuck in their mouths. Some less-trained might even burst into laughter.
In fact, this is a good thing. Doctors making jokes is much better than them appearing troubled or looking solemn.
This was clearly the result of workers violating safety regulations.
“Where are the Cheri Berries? This time the symptoms are mild; one should be enough.”
“Chanseeeey~~”
Hearing that, Chansey took out a small cherry-like fruit from the first aid kit. These medical staff had already incorporated Berries in their regular medication. When they moved here, it was no different from signing your life away.
Their activities were restricted to the Beasts Pirates’ territory, but no one cared about it. Ordinary people rarely went out to sea, and even the Marines couldn’t guarantee absolute safety on the sea. They weren’t Celestial Dragons, entitled to extravagant escort forces.
In fact, that kind of escort was not 100% effective; Rocks had already proven that. However, the self-proclaimed gods, the Celestial Dragons, didn’t care, and most people didn’t dare touch them due to the potential consequences.
Most ordinary people spent their entire lives on one island, never leaving their village.
Wano Country has four distinct seasons, which is quite rare in the Grand Line. Combined with the diverse climates and customs of the six different regions within the country, the inhabitants lead a very content life. Therefore, the internal items of the Beasts Pirates gradually found their way to the locals.
The Cheri Berry was crushed into pulp in a container, and then along with its juice, it was poured into the patient’s mouth. It took some time to take effect, but the person who had been paralyzed suddenly opened their eyes wide.
“Spicy! So spicy! Water, quickly give me water!”
After regaining control of his body, he began frantically searching for water. While the paralysis was gone, his tongue was still burning, and his lips were slightly swollen.
“Remember this lesson well. Let’s see if you dare not to wear gloves next time.”
The nurse handed him a cup of ice water, alleviating the effects of the Cheri Berry; also known as the Spicy Cherry. Despite its appearance as a cherry, it had a spicy flavor.
For some Pokémon, the spiciness is quite comfortable, but for humans, it is too stimulating.
Although it has an excellent effect in removing paralysis and treating electric shock injuries, the taste is not as easily accepted.
Actually, the Beasts Pirates Pokémon Center has a moderate version of the medicine, which is Paralyze Heal made from Cheri Berry, but it is more expensive.
In order to make sure they remember the lesson for a long time and considering the cost-effectiveness, the nurse directly used the Cheri Berry.
Meanwhile, on the vast plains of Kibi, Eldegoss, Whimsicott and Jumpluff still live here, but the ecosystem has become more perfect.
“Baa~”
A flock of sheep were walking across the grassland, and the occasional bleating sound can be heard.
The flock of sheep was different from ordinary sheep, and one of the most distinctive features is that their skin color is blue.
Wano Country already had Pokémon resembling cows and pigs, and now, they have filled the gap with Pokémon resembling sheep.
Wool Pokémon – Mareep.
In addition to their deep blue skin, they also have fluffy pale yellow wool, yellow-black ears and tail, and a light bulb-like thing at the end of their tail.
At this time, it is the wool harvesting season in Wano Country. Mareep, unlike ordinary sheep, has a wool harvesting period of only three months each summer.
During regular months, Mareep’s wool is no different from regular sheep, but special changes occur in the summer.
In the summer, Mareep’s fur continuously grows, reaching a certain length before shedding. However, within a week, they become incredibly fluffy again.
Their wool can be collected three to four times a month. During the shedding process, some wool may stick to their bodies, requiring people to manually pull it off, which is a risky process.
Mareep is similar to Minks in this regard; it can store static electricity by rubbing its fur. Once it accumulates enough static electricity, its fur expands to twice its usual size, making it both the most comfortable and the most dangerous.
If, due to cuteness, someone directly touched its wool without following the proper procedure, they might end up paralyzed due to an electric shock. Many wool workers have been injured because they couldn’t resist the temptation.
As touching Mareep doesn’t always result in injury, there are always people who can’t resist the temptation to give it a try.
The appearance of Mareep was naturally for their wool. After harvesting the wool in the summer, it was spun into yarn, which could be sold just in time for the fall and winter seasons. The textile department under Beasts Fruits already has a strong presence in the cotton and hemp industry and is currently expanding its business.
Wool products inevitably face the issue of static electricity, and Mareep also has a characteristic – if not properly handled, their wool is extremely prone to static electricity. Only ma*ochists can stand that kind of clothing.
But after special treatment, Mareep’s wool can be made into woolen clothes that are absolutely static-free. Leveraging this characteristic, wool products are also rapidly capturing the market.
“Over here, sheepies, no need to crowd. It’s going to be a while before it rains.”
A few shepherds lead the Mareeps towards an open area in Kibi. At this moment, the sky over Kibi was ominously dark, indicating that it’s about to rain. Whimsicott has already retreated to the dormitory, and Jumpluff and Eldegoss were also seeking shelter from the rain.
However, Mareeps are different. They look for lightning so that they can get struck.
Literally as it sounds, they seek out lightning to get struck. Mareep’s wool becomes fluffy when charged, and it also becomes more shiny and aids in the fur growth. This is a common trait among Electric-type Pokémon; lightning is considered one of their sources of food.
Even Zeraora charges daily. In fact, they share a common trait where their fur absorbs electricity. However, Zeraora, by abandoning his electric-generating organs, has gained greater control over lightning.
During a thunderstorm, Mareep will inevitably appear en masse, simply put, they gather to get struck by lightning.
APJ Chapter 458 Mareep’s wool, Who would refuse static-free wool clothing!
You can read ahead upto 75 chapters on my patreon and I’ve also activated (date to date) subscription model on my patreon.
Become a Patron!