Baby 5, You Must Eat

When Wang Shi held Baby 5's hand and walked out of the Heixiu Panda specialty store.

Buffalo's heart was in a daze.

How did he manage to lose Baby 5 just by going for a stroll?

How was he supposed to go back to the Ambassador Hotel and explain this to Diamante?

If Young Master Doflamingo found out he hadn't looked after Baby 5 properly, would the Young Master slice him into strips of meat?

"Buffalo, is it? Baby 5 and I have fallen in love at first sight. Go and report this to Diamante and Doflamingo; I hope they sincerely bless us.

Rest assured, the dowry this Emperor offers to your country will not be lacking."

Wang Shi held Baby 5's hand, turned back to smile at Buffalo, a hint of mockery deep within his eyes.

Baby 5 looked blissful, snuggling into Wang Shi's arms; she didn't even spare a glance at the big, fat man she had grown up with.

She was truly the 'sick maid' who once dared to commit suicide just because Sai told her to, and then followed him to the Flower Kingdom without a second thought.

A 'needed' maid who forgets her 'maiden home' the moment she finds a husband.

Such a girl with personality defects was indeed a bit heartless.

But if the object was Wang Shi.

Well, pretend he didn't say that.

He liked it.

Watching Wang Shi leave with Baby 5, Buffalo scrambled back to the Ambassador Hotel, terrified, and reported everything to Diamante, Machvise, and Lao G.

"What? Wang Shi and Baby 5 fell in love at first sight, and he wants to make her his Imperial Consort?"

"Baby 5 already agreed?"

"You idiot, Buffalo! You knew Baby 5 can't refuse anyone, why didn't you stop her!"

The three shouted in shock, and Lao G even kicked Buffalo flying, his face livid with anger.

"This is troublesome. Wang Shi doesn't know about Baby 5's personality defect; he really thinks she accepted his proposal sincerely."

"If we forcibly take Baby 5 away, Wang Shi will likely turn against us. This Emperor is not someone to be trifled with."

"Hmph, it's all Buffalo's fault for not keeping an eye on her, causing such a massive mess."

The three began to argue heatedly, all of them feeling incredibly agitated.

The Goa Empire was their biggest client, and Wang Shi's strength was formidable.

If this wasn't handled well, not only would they lose a wealthy client, but they might not even make it out of the Goa Imperial Capital alive.

"We should report the news to Young Master Doflamingo first."

Lao G said with a grave expression. They had received the latest news that morning: Wang Shi had been confirmed to have awakened Conqueror's Haki.

This was a true King.

This news had been confirmed to Marine Headquarters by Colonel Smoker of Loguetown and the Marine hero, Fist Garp.

Doflamingo had learned of this through intelligence within the Marines.

Furthermore, Diamante and the others had been inquiring about news in the East Blue and the Goa Empire, and they had indeed verified the reports of people being 'knocked unconscious' by Wang Shi in Loguetown and Foosha Village.

An Imperial Emperor with the 'qualifications of a King,' who also possessed a powerful Exile Ability.

How could such a person be simple?

As the news about Baby 5 was reported to Doflamingo by Diamante.

Doflamingo was indeed a bit angry.

He was annoyed that Baby 5 had offered herself up, and blamed Diamante and the others for not watching her properly.

He was even more displeased that Wang Shi had snatched away Baby 5, whom he had raised like a 'daughter.'

Baby 5 did have personality defects and sometimes even dared to attack Doflamingo, but in his eyes, she was still a valuable 'family member.'

She absolutely could not be given away for free.

At the very least, he had to recoup his investments over the years.

"Contact Baby 5 and give her a mission. Have her go undercover by Wang Shi's side and secretly transmit intelligence about him back to the Donquixote Family."

"Also, negotiate with Wang Shi. Tell him that if he defeats Germa 66, we will agree to his affair with Baby 5."

Doflamingo calmly managed the mess involving Baby 5.

"Understood. If Wang Shi can defeat Judge, he is indeed worth our investment."

"Don't worry, Doflamingo, I will definitely pass the mission to Baby 5, and I'll be sure to squeeze a generous dowry out of Wang Shi."

Hearing that Doflamingo wasn't in a blind rage, Diamante immediately spoke flatteringly and made his guarantees.

After Diamante finished his conversation with Doflamingo and hung up the Den Den Mushi, he gave Buffalo another beating.

This mess had broken out for no reason, causing him a great deal of unnecessary trouble.

Diamante carried Doflamingo's orders and immediately left the Ambassador Hotel to enter the Goa Imperial Palace, where he negotiated the bride price and conditions for Baby 5.

Everything was predicated on Wang Shi defeating Judge.

If Wang Shi could not defeat Judge, they would terminate the employment contract immediately and take Baby 5 away with them.

Inside the palace.

After hearing the terms of Diamante's negotiation, Wang Shi smiled and agreed to their conditions.

Wang Shi even readily accepted Diamante's exorbitant demand for a bride price of 500 million Belly.

It was just money; he could always rob or earn more.

Logically speaking, with Baby 5's current strength, she could never compare to a great pirate with a bounty of 500 million; she was simply not worth a 500 million Belly bride price.

One had to remember that Doflamingo's frozen bounty was only 340 million Belly.

However, Wang Shi felt she was worth the price; the Weapon-Weapon Fruit ability alone was worth that much.

Diamante became increasingly satisfied with Wang Shi's extravagant and straightforward nature, feeling that he had negotiated a great deal for the Donquixote Family while retaining a major client.

He had to return and claim credit with Doflamingo.

His ability to get things done was truly superb!

Diamante felt he had won, and Wang Shi felt he had won as well.

Everyone was happy; it was a win-win!

When Baby 5 heard that the Donquixote Family had agreed to her "marriage" with Wang Shi, she was moved to tears instantly.

Young Master Doflamingo would finally not kill her fiancé.

She had found a fiancé who needed her, and she had found her happiness.

Diamante had originally wanted to speak with Baby 5 privately to arrange some espionage tasks.

However, Baby 5 remained glued to Wang Shi's side, completely ignoring him and failing to notice his hints.

This infuriated Diamante, who cursed Baby 5 in his heart as a useless traitor who "chose her man over her family."

He would have to find another opportunity to arrange the surveillance mission.

Regardless, once the Goa Empire went to war with the Germa 66 Legion, he would be able to issue orders to Baby 5.

If Wang Shi could not defeat the Vinsmoke family, Diamante would have to forcibly take this foolish woman away.

As Diamante and his group departed the Goa Imperial Palace.

Wang Shi put his arms around Baby 5 and revealed a faint smile; having money, power, and strength was truly satisfying.

Empress Sally, that little novice, could finally have someone to share the burden of his flames of war.

That very night, Wang Shi devoured Baby 5 without any hesitation or delay.

This made Nojiko feel a bit envious; she was already eighteen years old, so why did His Majesty Wang Shi not have eyes for her?

Could it be because of her tanned skin?

Should she start a whitening nutritional regimen and have Kaya prepare some whitening potions for her?

Regarding Wang Shi taking a new imperial concubine, Nami buried herself in navigational knowledge, trying hard not to think about Wang Shi.

She swore that in the future, she would definitely grow up to be prettier and more talented than Baby 5.

Kaya also spent the whole night studying medical knowledge to keep herself busy, though a hint of resentment lingered on her small face.

As for Empress Sally, that little novice, she had long since been satiated by Wang Shi and needed several days of rest.