Ho

Dr. Ho is the palace medic of Arabasta's royal family. He seems to hold Drum medicine in high regard.

Appearance
Dr. Ho is a rather aged man, who wears a long cyan robe which covers most of his body, as well as a lilac scarf/cloak. He also wears a tall circular hat, similar to a fez, although instead of tapering into the conventional fez shape, it seems to expand in a shape similar to the center of an hourglass. He has white facial hair, which takes the form of a medium-length full beard starting below his nose carrying on past his chin. He has full lips, which are shown through his beard. He also wears circular glasses similar to those worn by Kuro.

Personality
Ho seems to be a very curious and well-mannered doctor, and shows great interest in other doctors, perhaps in an effort to gain more medical knowledge. He also seemed confused by Chopper's contradictory behavior when he praises him.

Abilities and Powers
By his own account, Ho has studied and practiced medicine for forty years. Nevertheless, his knowledge falls short of Drum Island's long-renowned research.

Arabasta Arc
Some days after Arabasta was saved from Baroque Works, while the Straw Hat Pirates were recuperating in Alubarna Palace, Dr. Ho watched Tony Tony Chopper compounding medicine and was immediately impressed. When informed by Nefertari Vivi that Chopper hailed from Drum Island, he became even more interested, and asked to watch Chopper's work; flattered, Chopper responded with his usual insults even as he readied tea and a seat for the older doctor.

Translation and Dub Issues
His name references a standard expression of surprise (ほう) comparable to the English Oh or Whoa. It is adapted as Ooh in the English edition of the 7th popularity poll.

The 4Kids-dubbed anime portrays him as hard-of-hearing, needing Vivi to yell during their brief conversation.

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