Dr. Hou serves as the royal physician for the Arabasta royal family. He's known for his deep respect toward Drum medicine and its practices, which speaks to his professional values and training.
He's best known for his awkward encounter with Chopper, where he attempts to have a proper medical consultation with him. The interaction doesn't go smoothly—Chopper's tendency to respond with insults when receiving compliments completely throws him off. Hou seems genuinely baffled by this behavior, unable to figure out how to communicate effectively with someone so determined to reject praise.
First Appearance: Chapter 213; Episode 128
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