baby-5

At those words, both Kuzan and Dragon wore the same stunned expression Kizaru had shown earlier.

However, after his initial astonishment, Dragon's reaction changed to admiration and appreciation.

"What remarkable composure. With someone like that on the Grand Line, he'll surely turn this world upside down."

As for Kuzan, he wore an exasperated look. He couldn't act like Kizaru and start throwing punches whenever things didn't go his way.

"You really do have terrible taste."

"This isn't terrible taste... It's fine if you don't agree for now. The gates of our Sky Pirate Crew will always be open to you... But it looks like things have gotten rather lively today..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the battered wooden door was pushed open once more, and someone walked in. No, more accurately, it was a bird wearing a suit.

The moment the bird entered and saw the three people sitting together, his eyes lit up.

"So the information I received was true. This really is a sight you only see once in a century. A pirate, a marine, and a marine traitor sitting together—this is big news! If none of you object, would you allow me to take a photograph as a memento..."

Only then did Ye Mu, who had still been wondering who this bird was, suddenly remember his identity.

Kuzan, however, frowned and said helplessly,

"Let's forget it, Morgans. If this gets out, Fleet Admiral Sengoku will probably kill me."

"What a pity..."

Morgans was clearly reluctant to give up. With great difficulty, he put away the Camera Den Den Mushi he had taken out.

But soon, he turned his attention to the other two.

"Marine traitor Dragon, it seems you've been planning something terrifying lately... I wonder if I might have the honor of interviewing you..."

Dragon didn't seem particularly fond of him either.

"Sorry, now isn't the right time."

"What a shame, then..."

Morgans turned his gaze to the final person.

"Captain Ye Mu of the Sky Pirate Crew, the most evil man, a world criminal who dared to kill a Celestial Dragon. Would you be interested in accepting an exclusive interview from me..."

Ye Mu grinned and asked in return,

"I dare say it. Do you dare write it..."

"!!!"

Morgans froze for a moment, then grew excited. He had instantly caught the scent of big news, and his eyes lit up.

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

"Hahahaha, I understand. But this place isn't suitable for an exclusive interview. Give me one of your Den Den Mushi, and I'll contact you later."

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

Excitedly, Morgans pulled a Den Den Mushi from his robes.

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

Having achieved his purpose, Morgans saw that the other two clearly didn't welcome him. He tactfully acted like a gentleman, bowed, and said goodbye. "Then I won't disturb you any longer... 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 walked in slowly with a slice of pizza between his teeth and asked indistinctly,

"Who was that huge bird who just left..."

"He's a reporter. He's planning to give me an exclusive interview..."

Enel looked as if he didn't understand, then glanced at the two people beside Ye Mu.

"Who are these two guys?"

"Vice Admiral Kuzan... and marine traitor Dragon..."

"Oh..."

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

"Is he a vice admiral like that Yellow Monkey? He really feels impressive. This guy isn't bad either..."

"You ran into Kizaru?"

"Yeah, but we didn't fight. That guy was slippery. We put the supplies on the ship, dealt with a few bugs along the way, and then came looking for you."

As he spoke, Enel found a place and sat down.

At that moment, Tiger walked in as well. Strangely, however, a tiny little girl with short black hair and simple clothes had somehow appeared at his feet.

After following Tiger inside, the little girl had been somewhat nervous. But when she saw Enel, she abandoned Tiger and excitedly ran to Enel's side, hugging his leg happily.

"Lord Enel... I'm so happy... I get to see you again..."

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

In an instant, the aloof and haughty Enel revealed an expression of panic that even Ye Mu had never seen before, all under Ye Mu's strange gaze.

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

Ye Mu was utterly baffled. Where had this little girl come from?

And why did she seem so close to Enel?

The moment Tiger entered, he noticed Kuzan and Dragon. He recognized both of them and was initially somewhat tense, but after seeing that the atmosphere didn't seem like it was about to turn into a fight, he relaxed a little and walked over, speaking quietly.

"This child was rescued from slave traders by Vice Captain Enel and me."

"Slave traders!?"

At those words, not only Ye Mu, but also Kuzan and Dragon, frowned.

"Yes."

Tiger glanced at the two men nearby and explained,

"After we finished buying supplies, we were preparing to return to the ship. That's when Vice Captain Enel noticed that someone was following us. They were a group of slave traders, and they discovered that I was a Fish-Man... Vice Captain Enel captured the people following us and interrogated them about the location of their slave ship. After dealing with those men, we freed the slaves. But this child alone seemed to have taken Captain Enel, who rescued her, for family and refused to leave no matter what. On top of that, I discovered that this child was somewhat special, so I decided to keep her with us for the time being and bring her here to ask for your opinion, Captain..."

"Oh? How exactly is she special..."

Tiger said quietly,

"She is a Devil Fruit user. I once heard about this Devil Fruit. It's an extremely powerful one called the Arms-Arms Fruit."

"The Arms-Arms Fruit..."

Ye Mu froze. He instantly thought of something. Looking down, he saw the little maid clinging to Enel's legs, refusing to let go no matter how much Enel pushed her away, her face filled with bliss.

"No way it could be this coincidental, right... I understand."

Ye Mu immediately had an idea as well. He waved to the little girl before him and asked,

"Hey, little one, what's your name?"

But the little girl seemed unwilling to pay Ye Mu any attention. Her eyes held only Enel. Seeing this, Enel ordered her,

"Stop clinging to me and answer Captain Ye Mu's question..."

Only then did the little girl happily nod. Still hugging Enel's leg, she answered 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? From today onward, you'll become Vice Captain Enel's personal maid."

Stars were already sparkling in the little girl's eyes, while Enel said in panic,

"Hey, Ye Mu, don't make decisions for me!"

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

After saying that, Ye Mu ignored Enel and looked into the little girl's shining eyes.

"You're the fifth member of our Sky Pirate Crew, and you're still a child. How about I name you baby-5?"