Saga

The kendo tournament continued, but since the entire process and progress were controlled by the people below, Teach didn't need to pay too much attention. Having witnessed the battle of three world-class swordsmen, the remaining matches were rather dull.

Aside from important moments like the opening ceremony, Teach will only appear at the end of the kendo tournament or during the final few matches.

At other times, Teach was basically nowhere to be found. Even Whitebeard and his crew, as well as the important members of the Night Pirates, did not know where Teach was or what he was doing, nor did they pay any special attention to him.

As the captain of the Night Pirates, he must have many things to accomplish, and they shouldn't interfere. Besides, the swordsmanship tournament is already on track, and there's basically no one causing trouble.

The power of these three top swordsmen has shocked the world and intimidated many. Such a grand event deserves respect not only for the Night Pirates but also for these three top experts.

Even members of the Four Emperors' pirate crews weren't so arrogant; they toned it down a bit.

Teach has finished hosting the Four Emperors. Now that they're familiar with the area, they won't stay in the main hall all the time. There's Combat Pyramid and many other entertainment venues to keep them entertained. For example, Marine Garp the Hero is a regular at the entertainment area.

Within the Combat Pyramid, some people even film videos specifically about Garp's entertainment, hoping to make a fortune from it. After all, the naval Garp the Hero enjoys immense popularity within the navy and throughout the world.

Even if there are any needs, just ask the other members of the Night Pirates.

Although Teach was not physically present, everyone believed that Teach was in his territory, overseeing Pagila Island and the Combat Pyramid, monitoring everything to prevent any unforeseen events.

However, this important tournament was located in the heart of the Night Pirates' territory, and the Night Pirates had poured a great deal of effort and money into it.

No one could have imagined that "Dark Emperor" Teach would leave the island and his territory.

This year is destined to be an extraordinary year, with the Four Emperors gathering for a kendo tournament. It is also the year that Garp's grandson, Monkey D. Luffy, the future Pirate King, was born.

This was also an important day for Teach, one he had never imagined before.

If the news of his departure from Pagila Island, the territory of the Night Pirates, were to become known and exposed, it could be exploited by malicious individuals, causing chaos and potentially dealing a significant blow to the Night Pirates and the swordsmanship tournament.

But Teach still left, having made up his mind. He couldn't miss it; he needed to witness it with his own eyes.

These days, Teach's disappearance has also been deliberate, creating the impression that although he hasn't appeared, he has always been there.

At the same time, this also Teach's confidence in the Night Pirates. Besides him, the Night Pirates have two other leaders, Rediat and Ares. If something really happens, he believes that with their abilities, they can handle it.

A sharp, cold wind blew in his face, and under the dark moonlight, Teach flew at full speed in one direction.

He pushed his abilities to the limit, even beyond the limit, using them to the extreme, and through gravity, he propelled himself to fly rapidly at high altitudes.

During the flight, Teach's speed subtly increased, indicating a slight improvement in his mastery of his abilities and control over gravity.

Normally, Teach would have calmed down, carefully observed, and then quickly taken control of it, gaining complete mastery. But now, Teach didn't have that mindset.

A sense of urgency, tension, and even excitement welled up inside Teach. His heart was pounding. He hadn't felt this way in a long time, and he didn't know what kind of feeling it was, a connection born from their bloodline.

That's why Teach flew over immediately after receiving the news.

Teach knew that Monica was pregnant with his child; even after two lifetimes, this was the first time for him to have such a child.

However, with the development of the Night Pirates, the war with the Whitebeard Pirates, the Expo, the Kendo Tournament, and a series of other plans, Teach gradually forgot about this matter.

It wasn't until recently, when news came from Arcas Island, that Teach realized his child was due to be born, which should be in the next few days.

It'll be here soon! It'll be here soon!

As Teach thought to himself, the Dark Jade appeared from Teach body, transforming into a cone-shaped dark solid that blocked Teach's path, reducing resistance and allowing Teach to accelerate even further.

Meanwhile, news of Teach's departure on Pagila Island has also been discovered.

"Teach not here?" Mostima frowned. Rediat was the first to notice this news; Rediat realized it not long after Teach left.

The first person notified was Mostima. Mostima was in charge of all the affairs of the Night Pirates, and this matter was very important. Even Rediat didn't know where Teach had gone, so he needed to discuss it with Mostima.

"Yes, he wasn't there when I went to look for him," Rediat nodded.

"Have you made the Den Den Mushi yet?" Mostima asked, squinting.

"I called, Teach answered, but hung up quickly. I heard a strong wind, even Den Den Mushi couldn't withstand it, looks like he's on his way." Rediat shook his head. "That also means he's alright, looks like he has something to do."

"And what are your thoughts?" Mostima asked Rediat remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic.

"Since Teach left without informing us, it must be something important. We don't need to worry about it." Rediat wasn't so bored as to meddle in Teach's private affairs. Teach didn't need to tell them everything either; a certain level of understanding was still necessary.

"Let's keep this a secret for now. Even if Teach leaves, it won't take long; he'll be back soon." Rediat was certain. As for whether anyone would target Teach, that was absolutely impossible; no one had that kind of power.

"Hmm." Mostima nodded. It was enough for the two of them to know about this; there was no need to inform anyone else. On Pagila Island right now, the more people who knew, the worse it would be.

"Then let's pretend nothing happened and wait for Teach to come back. But we need to be extra vigilant in secret to prevent any accidents," Mobitima said seriously. Although they didn't think anyone would cause trouble in the current situation, they still needed to take precautions.

This news was kept secret.

On another island, Arcas Island, Monica lay in bed, her face radiant with maternal glow, gently stroking her growing belly.

"Father, I can feel it! He's so energetic, just like Teach. He's kicking me!" Monica laughed.

Giving birth is not that painful for people in this world. Due to the differences in the world, even ordinary people have a strong vitality, and things like dying in childbirth are extremely rare, even under very difficult conditions.

That's why the world is so chaotic, with countless people dying every year, yet the world continues to develop, and the population isn't decreasing much; in fact, it's increasing somewhat.

Moreover, Monica and her family were doctors. Her father, Mody, stood by the bedside, looking at his happy daughter, feeling both joy and a touch of helplessness.

"You should give birth soon; it's not good for your health if you wait too long," Mody advised.

Monica could give birth at any time, but Monica's holding back, which worries him, her father. While delaying the birth isn't a big deal and won't affect the baby, it's bad for Monica's health.

The longer the time goes on, the more Monica's life force will be lost. Just like Rouge, in order to prevent the World Government from discovering that Ace was the son of the Pirate King Roger, she used various methods to desperately delay Ace's birth date.

She gave birth to Ace on Baterilla Island one year and three months after the death of Pirate King Roger, and died of exhaustion shortly after giving birth to Ace.

If a baby stays in the mother's womb for too long, it will consume more energy and thus absorb the mother's life force.

This was something Mog didn't want to see, but Monica wanted to wait for Teach to come back.

However, everyone knows the situation in the Night Sea Domain, Mog is also aware that Pagila Island is very important to Teach. If he doesn't want any accidents to happen, Teach will not be able to leave the Night Sea Domain before the end of the Kendo Tournament.

Although he had informed Teach of the news, he hadn't expected Teach to return. That's how the world is; career often takes precedence over family. How many men head towards the sea, leaving their wives at home?

The most representative example is Yassop, the sniper of the Red-Haired Pirates, who abandoned his pregnant wife to join the Red-Haired Pirates and set sail.

Women are very tolerant of this matter; it's the main theme of the sea, and no one can stop a man from going to the sea.

Although Teach didn't answer, Monica was very stubborn, even giving Mog a headache, firmly believing that Teach would come back and be with her to witness the birth of their child.

Mog was skeptical, even though he was very satisfied with his son-in-law, the captain of the Night Pirates, known as the "Dark Emperor" and the "Dark Ruler," one of the top powerhouses in the New World, and a man destined for the throne.

However, Teach was undoubtedly an ambitious man with a strong sense of purpose. Joining the Whitebeard Pirates was a case in point. He used the Whitebeard Pirates as a springboard and began planning and studying Teach's development and rise to power early on. Teach never felt a sense of belonging to the Whitebeard Pirates.

This is also why many members of the Whitebeard Pirates disliked Teach, giving the impression that Teach was using the Whitebeard Pirates.

Their swift occupation of the Sagarros Sea and conquest of the Christie Kingdom were all premeditated. This is why the Night Pirates developed at an astonishing and unstoppable pace. Besides their own strength, their comprehensive plan was a crucial factor.

Put yourself in his shoes. If he were Teach, he would never have come back to see his child born. Compared to the development of the Night Pirates, the order of the territory was just a small matter.

"No, Teach will come back," Monica said firmly, shaking her head and rejecting her father's advice.

Mog was somewhat at a loss, and he didn't want to say much, because a pregnant woman's mood is very important, and strong feelings of despair could affect fertility.

In Monica's heart, Teach was actually a very gentle person to his family. As for other things, how Teach behaved to outsiders, how many people he had killed, and how outsiders judged him, none of these affected Monica's feelings for Teach.

Teach is ambitious and cherishes everything that belongs to her. Teach values her promises and will not go back on her word. For such an important moment as the birth of her child, Teach will definitely come back.

This was what she firmly believed, and it was also her premonition.

"I'm back." A familiar voice rang in his ears. Mog was a little surprised, while Monica's eyes flashed with delight. The two turned their heads at the same time, and Teach's figure appeared by the bedside at some point.

Teach was slightly out of breath, smiling as he looked at Monica.

Judging from Teach's actions, Teach had rushed here. The excessive and continuous use of his abilities had taken a huge toll on Teach stamina, as he had flown non-stop all the way.

"Teach, you're back!" Mog exclaimed, truly unable to believe it. "What about you guys over there?"

"It's nothing. Not many people know I'm leaving. I don't have much time; I might only be able to stay for a day. I need to go back as soon as possible after that." Teach shook his head slightly. Rediat definitely knew he had left, but he was in a hurry and didn't say anything. However, Rediat definitely understood what he meant.

He had a rough idea that Rediat and Mobius would keep the news from him.

"It's good that you're back." Monica was very happy. She had been keeping track of Teach's news and even the situation of the Night Pirates.

Teach had already activated his Observation Haki, and he could clearly sense the tiny life inside Monica's womb. At that moment, Teach didn't know what to do, and just stood there blankly.

Mog patted Teach on the Teach, "What are you standing there for? Get out of here! Now that you're back, Monica is about to give birth."

Teach realized what was happening and followed Mog outside.

Not long after, a woman who was supposed to deliver the baby was called over, and Monica began to give birth.

Standing outside, Teach could clearly sense the unease in his father-in-law's heart. After all, it was his daughter who had given birth, and they could also hear Monica's pained voice.

At this moment, however, Teach's heart calmed down. He was no longer nervous or excited; all he felt was anticipation.

It didn't take long before a new life was born into this world.

"Teach, let's give him a name." Monica's face was a little pale, but she was very gentle as she held the tiny life in her arms and looked at Teach.

Teach looked at his son.

"Saga, Marshall D. Saga!" (To be continued)