Emperor's Duty

Inside Huayue's private room on the artificial floating island.

"Don't worry, it'll be over soon. It's just removing some of the scars, it won't hurt. ROOM..."

A moment later, the Boa Sisters walked out of the operating room with blushing faces and returned to the area around Huayue on the island. Apart from Flame Flower, no one else remained on the island.

Where is Rayleigh?

"He sent Baby5 and Hiyori to the Amazon Lily to buy him wine. Come to think of it, decades have passed, and even Roger has been dead for almost ten years. Haven't you ever thought about leaving behind any bloodline?"

For a moment, Uchiha Huayue wondered if he had misheard something.

"What are you saying? Me, leaving behind my bloodline? Hahahaha..."

"What? Does that sound ridiculous? Actually, I would very much like you to leave your bloodline in the Amazon Lily, the more the better."

To her surprise, the topic she tried to change with laughter was instead brought up in the open by Flame Flower, making Huayue's lips twitch even more and a chill run down her spine, as if she were being stared at by countless hungry wolves.

"What do you mean by that? You wouldn't mean..."

"That's exactly why we Amazon Lily Lilies have no choice but to sail out to sea in search of love, especially strong and reliable men, if we want to reproduce..."

"Once a child is born, the girl is taken back to Amazon Lily by her mother, while the boy can only be fostered by other families. This has been the rule of the Amazon Lily for hundreds of years."

After speaking, Flame Flower turned her head to look at Uchiha Huayue, whose smile was gradually fading, and made her suggestion.

"The stronger the warrior, the more likely their offspring will inherit their parents' talents and abilities, regardless of race."

"So, would you be willing to leave behind one or perhaps many exceptionally talented next generations on Amazon Lily?"

An eerie silence fell over the atmosphere. Flame Flower looked him up and down, growing increasingly satisfied.

His eyes, clear and distinct in black and white, could sometimes transform into strangely powerful ones. He possessed a gentle and serene demeanor, occasionally revealing an aura as pure and bright as moonlight.

A power that stands at the pinnacle of the world, a reputation that no one can match, an intellect beyond imagination, a life that is long and enduring...

Without a doubt, the man before them was the best candidate to bear offspring for their Amazon Lily. The next time they wanted to find a strongman of this caliber, the girls of Amazon Lily would have to be able to seduce a top-tier powerhouse of the Four Emperors level.

"But how is this behavior any different from Charlotte Linlin bearing children and using them as bargaining chips? It feels a bit like something that some animals... cough cough."

I can't say any more, or it'll be embarrassing if the boomerang hits me on the head.

"If you could really give birth to dozens of daughters like Charlotte Linlin, I wouldn't have to worry about Amazon Lily Lily's future."

Flame Flower, feeling sorry for herself and looking miserable, had secretly left this emperor, probably for reasons similar to those of herself and the previous emperor, Shakuyaku: to go to sea in search of their love.

This is why Amazon Lily is currently facing a talent shortage; she has yet to select a successor from the Kuja Pirates to take over the throne.

If Uchiha Huayue really had dozens of daughters with the potential to be kings under Amazon Lily Lily's command, they would certainly not be inferior to the Seven Warlords of the Sea if they were nurtured with a little effort.

"I appreciate the good intentions, and while this suggestion might indeed lead to a life of revelry every night, I have no intention of being trapped in Amazon Lily..."

"You weren't good enough 20 years ago, and you're even less good now."

Her eye twitched. Although Flame Flower was at an age where she didn't care about her appearance, she still couldn't bear such a blatant knife being plunged into her chest.

"You bastard, I didn't say it was me. What do you think of Hancock? She'll be an adult in a few days. Her beauty is no less than that of the little girls around you. It's no exaggeration to say she's a world-class beauty."

Huayue's expression was strange. The more he looked at the Flame Flower, the more it seemed like a pimp trying to seduce him.

However, those special individuals are after money. This guy not only wants money, but also wants to protect the flag and power of the Amazon Lily.

"Hey, hey, hey, is this really necessary?"

"For the safety of Amazon Lily, and to protect Amazon Lily from invasion by the navy and other enemies, it is necessary and it is my duty as the emperor of the previous emperor."

"Huh? Den Den Mushi, whose Den Den Mushi is this again..."

After tilting her head and thinking for a moment, baby5 silently answered the phone, and a familiar voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Moshi Moshi, baby 5?"

"Young Master!"

Baby5 was quite surprised that Doflamingo was able to contact her on this isolated, Calm Belt island.

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Donquixote Doflamingo, in the New World, curled his lips into a wide smile.

"It's me. Where are you now? Are there any landmarks? Who's around you?"

Under Hiyori's inquiring gaze, baby5 looked up and asked.

"Hiyori, where are we now?"

"Where? Why would you ask such a strange question? We're definitely in the Calm Belt. Hey, baby5, who's on the other end of the Den Den Mushi?"

At that moment, Doflamingo, who was in the Sabaody Archipelago and about to set off for the New World, raised an eyebrow with a half-smile.

"So it's in the Calm Belt. What's the exact location? Are there any noteworthy individuals or famous pirates around Uchiha Huayue?"

Upon hearing this, Baby5 quickly looked up and quietly asked a question.

"Hiyori, isn't Rayleigh a famous pirate?"

"Of course, Uncle Rayleigh's nickname is Dark King, the legendary right-hand man of the Pirate King, so he's very famous! By the way, you still haven't told me who's on the other end of the Den Den Mushi!"

The little head nodded repeatedly, and baby5 leaned close to the receiver and whispered in response.

"Young Master, does Silvers Rayleigh count?"

Thump!

There was a commotion on the other end of the Den Den Mushi. Doflamingo frowned and quickly asked...

"Dark King Rayleigh? What's Rayleigh doing around Uchiha Huayue?"

"Uncle Rayleigh is training Law, and he's still training..."

Upon hearing this, Doflamingo's expression became intriguing. Dark King training Law? This is truly...

"Well done, baby5. If there is any other important news, remember to contact us immediately and don't let Uchiha Huayue find out."

Click!

After the Den Den Mushi hung up, Hiyori looked confused. Hadn't Law already set off for the North Blue? Why was Baby5 saying that Law was receiving training from Uncle Rayleigh?

"I'm sorry, Hiyori, His Majesty asked me to tell the young master this as soon as he contacts you. It feels so good to be needed!"