War Wolf, Chaton, Momousagi, and Magellan all turned to look at Ye Chen. It was ironic, and more than a little surprising. Moments ago, they had been fighting him tooth and nail. Now his timely arrival had saved their lives.
If Ye Chen had arrived any later, it was hard to imagine what would have happened to them.
Momousagi and Chaton, in particular, would never have escaped if Ye Chen's flying sword had not stopped Blackbeard in time.
"You!"
Chaton stared at Ye Chen, his eyes wide with surprise. His feelings had suddenly become complicated.
As a Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters, he had been saved by a pirate. He did not know whether to feel relieved or ashamed.
"Why did you save me?"
Unable to contain his curiosity, Chaton asked the question.
Ye Chen shook his head. "You've loved Momousagi with all your heart. Would you really be content to die like this? I bet you haven't even held her hand yet."
Ye Chen had not answered Chaton's question directly. The man was ugly and sleazy, but his devotion to Momousagi was unwavering. He was even willing to die for her. That was what Ye Chen admired about him.
Chaton turned to look at Vice Admiral Momousagi. Ye Chen was right. He would give anything for her, but if he had a chance to live, he could not bear to leave her so soon.
After all, he had yet to achieve his dream—and his dream was to win Momousagi's heart!
"I know you're a Marine, so you won't want to owe a pirate a favor. How about this? Kiss her now, and we'll call it even."
"Ye Chen, what are you talking about?"
Nami pouted, planted her hands on her hips, and glared at Ye Chen. "Is this really