Baby-5

The moment those words came out, both Kuzan and Dragon showed the same stunned look Kizaru had back then.

Only Dragon's response, after that initial shock, turned into admiration and appreciation.

"That kind of bearing really is extraordinary. With someone like that on the Grand Line, he's sure to turn the whole world upside down."

As for Kuzan, he looked helpless. He could not just attack at the slightest disagreement the way Kizaru did.

"You really are a guy with some seriously twisted tastes."

"This isn't twisted taste... It's fine if you don't agree for now. The doors of the Sky Pirates will always be open to you... Still, it really does seem a little lively today..."

As his voice fell, the battered wooden door was pushed open once again, and someone walked in. No, it would be more accurate to say it was a bird in a suit.

The moment the bird entered and saw the three men sitting in a row, its eyes instantly lit up.

"So the information I received was true after all. This truly is a scene rarely seen in a hundred years. A pirate, a Marine, and a Marine traitor actually sitting together under one roof—this is big news. If you gentlemen don't mind, might I be allowed to take a photograph as a keepsake...?"

At that, Ye Mu, who had still been wondering who this bird was, instantly remembered its identity.

Kuzan, however, frowned and said helplessly, "Let's forget it, Morgans. If this gets out, Admiral Sengoku might kill me."

"That really is a pity..."

Clearly, Morgans was genuinely reluctant. With great difficulty, he put away the camera Transponder Snail he had taken out.

But very quickly, he turned his gaze to the other two.

"Dragon, the Marine traitor, you seem to have been planning something terrifying lately... I wonder if I might have the honor of interviewing you..."

Dragon did not seem to have much fondness for this guy either.

"Sorry, now doesn't seem to be the time."

"That truly is regrettable. Then..."

Morgans turned his gaze to the last person.

"Captain Ye Mu of the Sky Pirates, the most wicked of men, the world-class criminal who dared to kill Celestial Dragons—I wonder if you would be interested in accepting an exclusive interview from me..."

In response, Ye Mu grinned and asked back, "If I dare to say it, do you dare to write it...?"

"!!!"

Morgans was stunned at first, but then grew excited, because in that instant, he smelled the scent of big news. His eyes lit up.

"That depends on just how big the news is..."

"Hahahaha, I understand. But this place isn't suitable for an exclusive interview right now. Give me one of your Transponder Snails. I'll contact you later." htt

"No problem... no problem..."

Morgans excitedly took a Transponder Snail out from his chest.

"When the time comes, I'll definitely put this exclusive on the front page..."

Having said that, Morgans had achieved his purpose. Seeing that the other two clearly did not welcome him, he tactfully gave a bow like a gentleman and said farewell. "Then I won't disturb you any further... Captain Ye Mu, I look forward to your call..."

Morgans left excitedly, and at the same time, the battered wooden door was pushed open again.

"You're back..."

"Yeah..."

Enel slowly walked in with a piece of pizza in his mouth and asked indistinctly, "Who was that big bird who just left...?"

"A reporter. He's planning to do an exclusive interview with me..."

Enel looked as if he did not understand. Then he looked at the two people beside Ye Mu.

"Then who are these two guys?"

"Vice Admiral Kuzan... and the Marine traitor Dragon..."

"Oh..."

Enel's eyes lit up, and he swallowed the pizza in his mouth in one bite.

"A vice admiral like that yellow monkey? He really does feel strong. This guy isn't bad either..."

"You ran into Kizaru?"

"Yeah, but we didn't fight. That guy was slippery as hell. We put the things on the ship, dealt with a few bugs on the way, then came over to find you."

As Enel spoke, he found a place to sit down as well.

At that moment, Tiger also walked in. What was strange, however, was that by Tiger's feet, at some point, there was now a tiny little girl no bigger than a bean, with short black hair and simple clothes.

After following Tiger inside, the little girl, who had originally seemed somewhat nervous, abandoned Tiger the moment she saw Enel. She ran excitedly to Enel's side, happily hugged his leg, and said, "Lord Enel... I'm so happy... I get to see you again..."

"Hey, what's with you, little girl? I told you, you don't have to cling to me like this..."

In an instant, before Ye Mu's strange gaze, the usually aloof and unruly Enel revealed a flustered expression that even Ye Mu had never seen before...

"Uh... can someone tell me what's going on?"

Ye Mu was a little baffled. Where had this little loli come from?

And why did she look so close to Enel?

The moment Tiger walked in, he saw Kuzan and Dragon. Recognizing them, he had been a little tense at first, but after seeing that the atmosphere didn't seem like they were about to fight, he relaxed slightly and walked over, saying quietly, "This child was rescued by Vice Captain Enel and me from slave traders."

"Slave traders!?"

At those words, not only Ye Mu, but Kuzan and Dragon both furrowed their brows.

"Yeah."

Tiger glanced at the two men beside him, then explained, "After we finished buying supplies, we were getting ready to return to the ship. That was when Vice Captain Enel discovered someone was following us. It was a group of slave traders. They'd discovered my identity as a Fish-Man... Vice Captain Enel captured the people following us and questioned them about the location of their slave ship. After we dealt with those guys, we freed the slaves. But this child alone seemed to have taken Captain Enel, who rescued her, as family, and refused to leave no matter what. On top of that, I found that this child is a bit special, so I temporarily kept her with us and wanted to bring her over to ask your opinion, Captain..."

"Oh? Special how...?"

Tiger said quietly, "This child is a Devil Fruit user. I've heard of this Devil Fruit before. It's an extremely powerful fruit called the Weapon Fruit."

"The Weapon Fruit..."

Ye Mu froze. He instantly thought of something, then lowered his head and looked at the little loli maid who was still there, refusing to let go of Enel's legs no matter how Enel shoved at her, her face full of bliss.

"It can't be that much of a coincidence... I get it."

Ye Mu instantly had an idea as well. He waved at the little loli in front of him and asked, "Hey, little one, what's your name?"

But the little loli didn't seem willing to pay Ye Mu any attention at all. Her eyes held only Enel. Seeing this, Enel ordered, "Stop clinging to me. Answer Captain Ye Mu's question..."

Only then did the little loli nod happily and, while hugging Enel's leg, answer Ye Mu, "Mm-hmm, I'll listen to Lord Enel. I don't have a name..."

"Oh... In that case, how about I give you a name? Starting today, you'll become Vice Captain Enel's personal maid."

Stars were already shining in the little loli's eyes, while Enel said in a panic, "Hey, Ye Mu, don't go making decisions for me on your own."

"I'm the captain, and I'm also your elder brother. This time, you'll listen to me."

After Ye Mu finished speaking, he ignored Enel and instead looked into the little loli's sparkling eyes as he said, "You're the fifth member of our Sky Pirates, and you're still a little kid, so how about we name you baby-5?"