Chapter 27: Pregnancy
Charlotte rolled his eyes.
What's wrong with my captain recently? He always acts like a child.
Seeing Charlotte ignoring him, Rocks shrugged and turned his attention to the seven hundred pirates remaining on the field.
"Anyone else want to challenge?"
Upon hearing Rocks' words, many pirates took a step back, fear evident on their faces.
If the captain of the 8th Division was this terrifying, the captains of the other divisions must be even stronger!
The mere thought sent shivers down their spines.
"Hahaha! Then you're all welcome to join us!" Rocks D. Xebec spread his arms wide, a triumphant grin on his face.
"Oh! Long live Captain Rocks!"
The resounding cheers from the pirates made Rocks feel incredibly satisfied.
"Now, choose which team you want to join!" Rocks declared, scanning the group with a commanding gaze.
Hearing this, Golden Lion Shiki was the first to step forward.
"Hahahahaha! Join my flying fleet, and you will have everything! Hahahahaha!" Shiki floated in the air, his blond hair wild and his cigar firmly clenched between his teeth.
Hearing his words, a third of the pirates immediately turned to Shiki with stars in their eyes.
"Long live Boss Shiki!"
"Long live Boss Shiki!"
Shiki couldn't help but laugh, the cheers swelling his ego.
In the end, nearly three hundred pirates chose to join the Golden Lion Fleet.
Seeing Shiki recruit so many people, John quickly stepped forward.
"Yo ho ho! I'm John. If you want treasure, join my team! I'll show you wealth beyond your wildest dreams!"
John's enticing words caught the attention of nearly two hundred pirates, who stepped forward to join him.
Watching Shiki and John recruit the majority of the group, Edward Newgate (Whitebeard) decided to act.
"Guhahahaha! Join my crew if you want a family!"
Around two hundred pirates flocked to Whitebeard, captivated by his powerful and charismatic presence.
The remaining few were split between Ochoku, Silver Axe, and Kurozumi Muchan and Kurozumi Chanmaru.
Charlotte Linlin and Charlotte didn't recruit anyone.
Some pirates expressed interest in joining Charlotte's crew but were promptly rejected.
Afterward, those rejected either joined Silver axe or Ochoku.
"Hahaha! Kid, you've got no one. Want me to lend you a few?" Shiki laughed, a mocking tone in his voice.
"Boring."
Charlotte rolled his eyes and walked away, ignoring Shiki.
"Hahaha, that kid is really arrogant!" Shiki said with a smirk.
Turning to his new recruits, Shiki shouted, "Come on, boys! I've got some equipment prepared for you!"
With that, Shiki floated away, his followers trailing behind him.
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Charlotte returned to his ship, which bore the emblem of the 8th Division Captain. None of the new pirates dared to act recklessly in its vicinity.
"Boss, you're back!"
As Charlotte approached, a sailor stepped forward to greet him.
"Yeah. How's everyone doing?" Charlotte asked, glancing at the nearly empty deck.
"Boss, after we destroyed that country, the crew made some money. Most of them went to enjoy themselves on the island," the sailor replied.
Charlotte nodded and walked into the cabin.
"Master!"
As he walked through the corridors, maids bowed and greeted him respectfully.
Charlotte nodded in acknowledgment.
These women were slaves he had rescued during his time with the Rocks Pirates. Now, they served him aboard the ship.
Charlotte didn't feel any guilt about this arrangement. Without him, these women would have faced horrific fates—sold to despicable nobles or unscrupulous merchants.
Moreover, they were all exceptionally beautiful, a stark contrast to the grim realities they had endured.
At least under his protection, they had food, shelter, and safety—a far better outcome than what fate had in store for them otherwise.
"Master!"
Jenny approached, flanked by her four fellow maids.
"Hmm."
Charlotte nodded and pulled Jenny into his arms. Her face turned bright red, and the other four maids blushed shyly.
Life at sea was monotonous. Besides training, Charlotte often spent time with these maids.
What kind of games they played… well, that's self-explanatory.
"Let's go back to the room!"
Charlotte carried Jenny in one arm and another maid in the other, heading toward his quarters.
"Master, no!"
Jenny suddenly wriggled free, her face pale.
"Hm?"
Charlotte frowned slightly, displeased.
Jenny trembled under his gaze.
"Master… I… I'm pregnant!" Jenny stammered, her voice barely audible.
Charlotte froze.
"Pregnant? Pregnant?" Charlotte repeated, stunned.
"When did this happen?" he asked, struggling to process the news.
Jenny hesitated before replying. "Today! I asked the ship's doctor to check, and he confirmed it!"
Charlotte stared at her in disbelief.
After a moment, he lifted her chin, looking directly into her eyes. Then, to Jenny's surprise, he kissed her gently.
One minute later, Charlotte pulled her into a hug.
"If you're pregnant, then have the baby!" he said softly, his tone unusually tender.
Jenny was stunned; she had never heard Charlotte speak so gently before.
The other maids looked at her with envy, wishing they could trade places.
Charlotte, meanwhile, felt a mix of emotions. At just 15 years old, he was going to be a father. Jenny, too, was only 15 or 16.
In his previous life, fatherhood at such a young age would've been unthinkable. But now, in this world, he felt a strange sense of pride.
This would be his first child, and despite everything, he was genuinely happy.
That night, Charlotte celebrated privately with Jenny and the other maids, making it another unforgettable evening aboard his ship.
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Meanwhile, on Hachinosu Island, the festivities continued.
"Where's Charlotte?" Rocks asked, scanning the crowd.
"Haha, maybe he's with his maids?" Shiki replied, grinning slyly, his tone dripping with innuendo.
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