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Dr. Kureha, an exceptionally skilled and elderly physician residing on Drum Island, is the oldest known human in the series, aged 139 initially and 141 after the timeskip. Despite her advanced age, she possesses remarkable physical health and vitality, reacting violently to being called "old" or a "hag." Her distinctive appearance features a wrinkled face, a midriff-baring shirt under a purple blazer, low-riding pants, a navel ring, bracelets, rings, small sunglasses typically perched on her forehead, and a tattoo visible on her left leg.
Earning the moniker "witch" through unconventional medical practices, Kureha deliberately causes patients pain during examinations and uses threats to ensure treatment compliance. Her medical expertise is extraordinary, capable of deducing exact body temperatures with a touch and formulating cures for rare diseases like the ancient tick-borne illness that afflicted Nami. She holds authorization to use the restricted drug NHC10 and trained numerous doctors who formed the Isshi-100 medical group.
Kureha first encountered Tony Tony Chopper after he accidentally poisoned her friend, the quack doctor Hiriluk, with a deadly mushroom. Though she initially beat Chopper for this error, she reluctantly honored Hiriluk's dying request to train the reindeer in medicine. Over five years, she imparted all her medical knowledge, impressed by Chopper's aptitude, and developed a maternal bond she concealed behind a tough exterior. When Chopper departed with the Straw Hat Pirates, Kureha pretended to chase him away with weapons to avoid an emotional farewell, later revealing her tears to Dalton and orchestrating Hiriluk's sakura fireworks display as his send-off.
Her relationships include a complex friendship with Hiriluk, whom she considered a "youngster" yet respected enough to fulfill his final wishes despite dismissing his dream of winter sakura blooms as unrealistic. She recognized the significance of Monkey D. Luffy's "D" initial, correctly identifying Gol D. Roger's true name and hinting at familiarity with the Will of D. During the events of the Episode of Chopper Plus film, she treated Nami's illness and aided the battle against Wapol and Musshuru by providing antidotes to counteract Musshuru's poisonous spores.
After the timeskip, Kureha appeared at the Levely wearing a shirt featuring Chopper's bounty and shared a commemorative toast with Dalton for the Straw Hats' return. Her physical capabilities extend beyond medicine, demonstrating significant strength through kicks or punches that send offenders flying and precise combat skills, such as disabling Sanji by attacking his spine. She maintains her health through methods including drinking plum sake and claims to possess a secret to her longevity, often offering to share it unprompted.
Earning the moniker "witch" through unconventional medical practices, Kureha deliberately causes patients pain during examinations and uses threats to ensure treatment compliance. Her medical expertise is extraordinary, capable of deducing exact body temperatures with a touch and formulating cures for rare diseases like the ancient tick-borne illness that afflicted Nami. She holds authorization to use the restricted drug NHC10 and trained numerous doctors who formed the Isshi-100 medical group.
Kureha first encountered Tony Tony Chopper after he accidentally poisoned her friend, the quack doctor Hiriluk, with a deadly mushroom. Though she initially beat Chopper for this error, she reluctantly honored Hiriluk's dying request to train the reindeer in medicine. Over five years, she imparted all her medical knowledge, impressed by Chopper's aptitude, and developed a maternal bond she concealed behind a tough exterior. When Chopper departed with the Straw Hat Pirates, Kureha pretended to chase him away with weapons to avoid an emotional farewell, later revealing her tears to Dalton and orchestrating Hiriluk's sakura fireworks display as his send-off.
Her relationships include a complex friendship with Hiriluk, whom she considered a "youngster" yet respected enough to fulfill his final wishes despite dismissing his dream of winter sakura blooms as unrealistic. She recognized the significance of Monkey D. Luffy's "D" initial, correctly identifying Gol D. Roger's true name and hinting at familiarity with the Will of D. During the events of the Episode of Chopper Plus film, she treated Nami's illness and aided the battle against Wapol and Musshuru by providing antidotes to counteract Musshuru's poisonous spores.
After the timeskip, Kureha appeared at the Levely wearing a shirt featuring Chopper's bounty and shared a commemorative toast with Dalton for the Straw Hats' return. Her physical capabilities extend beyond medicine, demonstrating significant strength through kicks or punches that send offenders flying and precise combat skills, such as disabling Sanji by attacking his spine. She maintains her health through methods including drinking plum sake and claims to possess a secret to her longevity, often offering to share it unprompted.