The Empress, Imu Appears (3)

Before long, everyone on God's Island knew that Gion was pregnant.

Excitement swept the island. A few people struggled to share it, but they still forced smiles.

"I'm going to be a big sister."

A feast was laid out. Sakura walked over to Gion and bent down to listen. Through her Observation Haki, she could sense a tiny life growing.

"Boss, congratulations! Tonight, we drink until we drop."

Tesoro and the others set jars of wine on the ground. They plainly meant to get Ye Chen drunk.

"All right."

Ye Chen nodded. He intended to let loose for once.

"Do you think it'll be a little prince?" Mansherry asked from atop the table, blinking her big eyes.

"I still think a little princess would be cuter."

The celebration went late into the night. The next morning, Ye Chen was woken from a groggy sleep.

"Chen, wake up. Reiju needs to see you."

In the bedroom, Gion nudged Ye Chen beside her.

Ye Chen opened his eyes, frowned slightly, and got out of bed to dress. "Get plenty of rest," he told Gion.

"I know. Take your time."

Lying in bed with her bare arms outside the covers, Gion's eyes shone with happiness.

Ye Chen finished dressing and opened the door. Reiju was waiting.

"What is it?"

"Boss, I've found Makino."

"Where?"

"Kuraigana Island. It's the home of Dracule Mihawk, the World's Greatest Swordsman. He's a friend of Red-Haired Shanks. Shanks must have asked him to look after Makino."

"Understood."

Ye Chen walked into the pavilion, poured himself a cup of Bitter Tea, and closed his eyes. At the same time, his voice sounded in Enel's ear in Divine City.

A short while later, lightning struck, and Enel appeared. "Boss, what is it?"

"We've found the Life-Life Fruit. Come with me."