Rules Are Meant to Be Broken

Baby 5 was full of apology, but her flushed face and blissful expression left Hiyori quite astonished.

"She really is the kind of person who'll do anything just to be needed. Poor Baby 5, being used by big brother like this..."

Hiyori let out a deep sigh, overcome with mixed feelings.

From the very first time she had met Baby 5, the girl had helped a fishmonger in Amazon Lily scale fish simply because the woman had mentioned needing her help.

So this was what the world beyond Wano Country had become—just as big brother had predicted. Was Baby 5 the legendary rare creature? Hiyori wondered to herself.

"It's fine. Since it was big brother's instruction, there shouldn't be any problem. Let's go. Yamato should be done training by now, so let's take a look around Amazon Lily."

"I heard that to celebrate the Boa Sisters' return, they specially prepared Gongzolola cheese Sea King tube noodles. The name is strange, but it sounds really delicious. Come on, let's go."

"Happiness... I'm needed again. Ehehe..."

By evening, a grand welcoming ceremony was in full swing on Amazon Lily.

Having displayed their strength, the Boa Sisters officially became members of the Kuja Pirates and chose their partners from among the Yuda.

At that moment, the entire island was bustling with voices and excitement. In a secluded corner far from the clamor, Flame Flower looked thoughtful, her gaze drifting unconsciously toward Yamato, who was freeloading food and drink at her home.

"Yamato, how old are you this year?"

"Nom nom nom... Huh? My age? I'm already thirteen. What is it, Granny Flame Flower?"

Yamato answered casually while stuffing his face, leaving Flame Flower rather amazed. At only thirteen, he could already trade blows with Rayleigh—and Rayleigh had not held back. This brat's strength