Leisurely Days

Rolling his eyes, Ye Chen leaned back on the sofa, completely ignoring Bai Doudou's antics.

Sitting upright, Bai Doudou pinched her chin and stared intently at Ye Chen with an extremely strange look in her eyes!

"These past few days, the treasury is almost empty!"

Ye Chen flipped through the newspaper without looking up.

"Hehe, you're wrong. I won a million Beli today."

He pulled a backpack out from behind his back, and Bai Doudou opened it to reveal it was full of Beli.

"Sengoku recently warned that many things in Marineford might need to be rectified. You better shut up."

"It's not me, what does it have to do with me!"

With a pout, Bai Doudou collapsed onto the sofa and rolled around.

"Marineford, try to find me another rabbit besides you! I've heard that many naval personnel have been less motivated lately, caught gambling by their officers and given several major demerits. Don't you know where this problem stems from?"

Ye Chen's face darkened as he glanced sideways.

"It's not my fault, they wanted to gamble!" Bai Doudou's eyes darted around, and she felt a little guilty.

"Anyway, don't go too far with some things. You know what's going on, so I'm not going to bother with you anymore!"

Ye Chen didn't blame anyone; he simply spoke calmly with Bai Doudou.

This is because Bai Doudou is aware of some important matters; otherwise, Ye Chen wouldn't have spoken to her in this way.

"Okay!" Bai Doudou nodded, yawning.

"Dinner's ready!"

At that moment, Hina and Gion came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of food.

"I'm starving!" In a flash, Bai Doudou jumped up from the sofa, sat in her usual spot, and couldn't wait any longer.

Like a family, several people sitting together, simple yet warm.

"Oh, right, the doctor told Hina that she needs to avoid spicy and greasy food and keep quiet." While eating, Gion looked at Ye Chen and gave him these instructions.

Is Nana sick?

While eating, Bai Doudou looked up, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Hina isn't alone now, she's pregnant!" Gion covered her mouth and smiled.

"What?!"

With her ears perked up and her expression exaggerated, Bai Doudou's gaze immediately shifted to Hina's stomach.

"From now on, you can't be too noisy at home, so as not to disturb Hina's rest."

Looking at Bai Doudou, Ye Chen gave her a warning.

"Is there really a baby?" At this moment, Bai Doudou left her seat, walked up to Hina, and gently poked Hina's belly, looking incredibly cute.

Hina nodded happily.

"Um, let me hear it." Rubbing her hands together, Bai Doudou's expression was the same as Ye Chen's —somewhat excited, but mostly positive.

"Listen!" Like a mother, Hina granted Bai Doudou.

With its long ears perked up, Bai Doudou lay on Hina's belly, listening intently.

"There's sound! There's sound!"

Excitedly, Bai Doudou looked up and roared, startling Huo, who then pressed his ear to Hina's belly and listened for a while. (Don't ask me why there's a sound after a month! Maybe Hina is just hungry.)

"Alright, let's eat!"

Seeing that Bai Doudou seemed determined to continue listening, Ye Chen tapped the table.

Excitedly, Bai Doudou sat on the stool, full of anticipation, and asked, "Do you think it's a boy or a girl? What will they name it? Will it look like the eldest brother or Nana? Um, am I going to be an uncle? No, Master, that's not right either."

Bubu, Bai Doudou's series of questions made the others laugh.

"Why are you getting excited?" Ye Chen rolled his eyes.

"Boss, I've made up my mind, I want to be White Bean's mentor!" Bai Doudou said seriously, slamming his hand on the table.

"You? You're someone else's teacher? Who told you to give me such a random name? White Bean, why not White Soybean!"

"Boss, the name 'White Soybean' is also very good. I don't care, I'm determined to be the master."

"It's too early for that, they're only a month old!"

Ye Chen changed the subject; otherwise, this idiot would have kept pestering him.

In short, Ye Chen enjoyed the meal very much and was quite happy.

Only one person stood there, their eyes filled with loneliness and envy.

That night, countless twinkling stars formed the vast starry sky, transforming into the Milky Way, stretching across the entire universe.

The moon was big and round tonight. On the roof of the villa, Hina sat in Ye Chen's arms, the two of them snuggling together, enjoying a warm moment.

With his arms wrapped around Hina, Ye Chen rested his chin on Hina shoulder, inhaling the fragrance of her hair, closed his eyes, and felt a deep sense of peace.

"Brother Ye Chen, do you prefer boys or girls?"

Gazing at the starry sky, Hina turned her head, gently rubbed Ye Chen's cheek, and smiled.

"I like them all!" Ye Chen smiled without opening his eyes.

"I have to choose one!" Pouting, Hina turned around, changed her posture, pressed her face against Ye Chen's chest, and wrapped her arms around Ye Chen's waist.

With one arm around Hina's waist and the other stroking her pink hair, Ye Chen thought for a moment and said, "I'm torn. I'll love any child that's yours and mine."

"Hmph! I'll let you go." Hina feigned a cold snort.

"Brother Ye Chen, have you decided on a name yet?"

"Name?"

"Well, what should we call a boy, and what should we call a girl?"

"Isn't there still plenty of time?"

"Think it over sooner rather than later!"

"So, do you have any good names?"

The next day, Ye Chen was summoned to Sengoku's office. Garp, Tsuru, Borsalino, Kuzan were all there, but Sakazuki was not; he was reportedly guarding the New World.

"Sub- Borsalino fought the captain of the Sacred Pirates, confirming he is Logia Devil Fruit User with the Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit."

The meeting was uneventful; the Sengoku began immediately.

"This person poses a significant threat and must be contained."

"Why weren't they recruited as the Shichibukai in the first place?"

"Because there's a mysterious figure behind this man, the connection is too great, and he's not suitable to become Shichibukai."

Ye Chen was mostly lost in thought throughout the meeting, until Sengoku called out a few times.

"What are you thinking about? You seem distracted?"

Looking at Ye Chen, Sengoku frowned.

Coming to his senses, Ye Chen smiled and said, "It's nothing!"

Ye Chen's sudden smile surprised everyone, as it seemed to be the first time they had ever seen him smile; he was usually cold and aloof, and Sakazuki's face was paralyzed.

"Alright then! Go to the New World. The Red-Haired Pirates have been getting a bit restless lately."

Sengoku was only slightly surprised, then looked at Ye Chen.

"No, I'm here to ask for leave." Seeing that he had a mission, Ye Chen refused directly.

"A request for leave?" Everyone was taken aback.

"How long!" Sengoku frowned.

"About one to three years!" After thinking it over, Ye Chen decided to stay with his child until the child was born, and even until the child was one or two years old.

"One year? Three years?" Sengoku's face darkened. "You just rested for a year recently. Although you have plenty of time to become Admiral, it can't be this much! Do you know that the New World needs two or more Admiral to guard it?"

Hina is pregnant.

It was bland, but irresistible; Ye Chen wouldn't have bothered with it otherwise.

"What?" Everyone was stunned. Kuzan even picked at his ears, wondering if he had misheard.

"I'm not wasting my time here with you guys, I'm going back to Hina!"

Shrugging indifferently, Ye Chen left his seat.

After Ye Chen left, the group was still somewhat taken aback!