Angel Leng already knew about Gion from the information in the chat group announcement.
A genius swordswoman from the Navy, with a beautiful body and thick thighs, sent on a mission to "guide" Jaeger toward the path of goodness while also securing benefits for the Navy.
Her mission… overlapped with Angel Leng's own goals.
After all, Queen Keisha also wanted to guide Jaeger toward justice. And the more Angel Leng thought about it, the more Gion's presence began to irritate her.
It wasn't just that the Navy's brand of justice clashed with that of the angels.
It was also because Angel Leng considered herself Jaeger's destined guardian angel — the equivalent of a wife. And when it came to other beautiful women getting too close to her "husband," she had a natural sense of wariness.
What? Gion came first, so it's not her turn to be the first wife?
What a joke! She was a noble, beautiful angel — she shouldn't be anything but the main wife.
Unless, of course, Queen Keisha and King Tianji Hexi married Jaeger together… in which case, she would still be the official one!
…Somewhere deep down, she started imagining her queen in such a situation. Angel Leng's face suddenly changed, and she almost slapped herself.
Why was she thinking such ridiculous things again?! Was it because she now had access to the chat group, the Mystic Eyes of Death, and Queen Keisha's treasure trove of sacred knowledge that she'd gotten carried away?
How could Queen Keisha and King Tianji possibly have that sort of relationship with Jaeger?! How disrespectful could she get?!
One Piece World — Ryugu Castle
Unaware that Angel Leng had never even seen his face and was already jealous, Jaeger stretched lazily as he walked out of the luxurious palace. Several mermaids waiting outside immediately stepped forward to straighten the folds of his clothing.
He wasn't going to see Gion purely out of lust.
Yes, he was a greedy man, but he wasn't that impatient.
Not to mention, even if Karuizawa Kei left the One Piece world, he still had the mermaids of Fish-Man Island… and Princess Otohime. The latter's body was more fragile than tissue paper or glass, and taking care of her had earned him a lot of points.
That was one reason he provided shelter for Fish-Man Island and stationed Vice Admiral Tokikake here with his troops.
The other reason? To protect Tokikake himself.
If the future commodore pursued Gion like in the original story and ended up chopped into 24 pieces, rotting away on Fish-Man Island for the rest of his life would actually be the best ending for him.
Jaeger was such a kind man. As long as the Navy was willing to be his obedient dog, he wouldn't go out of his way to kill them and turn them into noble phantasms.
He wasn't a mindless murderer, and he certainly didn't lack the strength to do so.
Soon, Jaeger stepped through a torn space channel and traveled from ten thousand meters beneath the sea to his palace in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise in an instant.
With him was Princess Otohime.
"I… am pregnant."
A few minutes before leaving Fish-Man Island, after saying goodbye to King Neptune, Otohime had stopped Jaeger. She lowered her head, her tone uneasy, as if awaiting judgment.
"Huh?" Jaeger raised an eyebrow. "What's that got to do with me? We've only known each other for a few days."
Her face flushed crimson. She raised her head, her large, watery eyes glaring at him. "I've been with you recently… and you've done that kind of thing with me, Jaeger-sama. Why else would I shamelessly tell you this?"
Maybe it was the humiliation of having to say such words as a princess, but Jaeger could see the tears in her eyes and hear the soft crack of her clenched palms.
She hadn't originally planned to tell him. After all, being pregnant with a Celestial Dragon's child was a nightmare for a princess of the Fish-Man Kingdom. She had even considered hiding the matter and secretly giving birth… or aborting the child.
But if the truth came out later, and Jaeger's wrath fell upon Fish-Man Island, reducing it to ash… she shuddered. In the end, she confessed everything.
"…Ah?"
Looking at the aggrieved, embarrassed Otohime, even someone as shameless as Jaeger was caught off guard. He had almost forgotten — she was a mermaid, not a human, so her pregnancy cycle was naturally different.
So… was she actually carrying his child?
Jaeger's senses told him the child was a girl.
Could this be the Shirahoshi from the original story?
While Jaeger had long surpassed the need for ancient weapons, the thought of Shirahoshi being his daughter gave him complicated feelings.
Sorry, King Neptune. I swear I didn't mean for this to happen.
"Jaeger-sama… what will you do with this child?"
Though she surely held some resentment, Otohime hid it perfectly, speaking with formal respect. "Whether you want me to give birth or end it… I will comply."
"If she's my child, of course she belongs to me."
Jaeger slowly raised his hand, drawing runes in the air that attached themselves to her fragile body. His voice was low, almost devilishly tempting.
"Come with me to the Holy Land. You'll give birth there, then return to Fish-Man Island as its queen. This child — Nerona Shirahoshi — will be the princess and next queen of Fish-Man Island."
"…Alright."
Seeing Jaeger inscribe the same strengthening runes on her that he'd used during battle, Otohime felt a spark of relief. At least it meant he cared about her… or their child.
As for what would happen between her, the child, and Neptune… she didn't ask.
The best case? Neptune would be imprisoned, living out his days in boredom like a caged pig.
The worst? He'd be killed outright.
Either way, the choice was not hers to make. Their fate was entirely in the hands of Jaeger, the Celestial Dragon standing before her.
Holy Land — Nerona Family Palace
In the luxurious palace, Gion and the others had been waiting for quite some time.
After sparring with two powerful swordsmen in Impel Down, she had sharpened her skills and spent her breaks enjoying tea with Rouge and Olvia.
She had actually been surprised to find Rouge, a pregnant woman, living comfortably in Jaeger's palace. She had assumed the woman was suffering… but she was not only free of pain, she was living better than most princesses.
That discovery raised Gion's opinion of Jaeger considerably. Though she had already given herself to him and could never leave, realizing that her man wasn't simply a cruel monster was still reassuring.
As for Yamato… Gion didn't even want to talk about that idiot.
"…Jaeger-sama."
Olivia looked at Jaeger with a hint of caution. Though she had already been with him, her personality kept her from acting coy or submissive.
Rouge, however, looked at him far more naturally, as though she had already accepted her fate as one of the Celestial Dragon's forbidden concubines.
"Are you bringing my gift back?"
Gion smiled softly, stepping forward to hug Jaeger and plant a light kiss on his cheek. Her gaze then shifted to the woman following behind him.
She recognized her immediately — Princess Otohime of the Ryugu Kingdom on Fish-Man Island.
Though she had read about Jaeger's outrageous exploits in the newspapers countless times, Gion never expected to witness them with her own eyes. She couldn't help but silently sympathize with King Neptune in her heart.
"She's pregnant with my child."
Catching Gion's glance, Jaeger made no effort to hide the truth. Speaking casually, he turned to Rouge and said, "Otohime will be living with you for a while. According to her, mermaids have relatively short pregnancies, so your due dates should be close. You can keep each other company."
"Yes… Jaeger-sama."
Rouge nodded slightly, looking at Princess Otohime with gentle, sympathetic eyes. Another poor woman, bullied into submission by the Celestial Dragon in front of her…
"Jaeger-sama, you're really blessed," Gion said with a half-jealous, half-playful smile, hugging his arm. "You go to Fish-Man Island and return with such a beautiful woman. Have you forgotten about me and Olvia-san?"
"How could I?"
Sensing the faint trace of possessiveness in Gion's words, Jaeger smiled. He raised his palm, and a strange Devil Fruit appeared out of thin air.
"This is…"
Gion's pupils contracted slightly. She felt instantly drawn to the fruit.
"Zoan-type — Rabbit Rabbit Fruit, Mythical Model: Charm Rabbit," Jaeger said with a chuckle. "Not quite as rare as Yamato's, but still an enhanced version. No seawater weakness… and you can even eat a second Devil Fruit."
"…"
Her heart pounded. An enhanced Mythical Zoan without the crippling weaknesses? Even though it irritated her a bit that she was still ranked beneath that idiot Yamato in Jaeger's eyes, the gift itself stunned her.
"Thank you, Jaeger-sama."
Gion met his gaze seriously, then leaned closer to whisper, "Do you want to mark me… like Miss Stussy?"
"Are you sure you won't regret it?"
He asked her for the second time. Jaeger had always liked Gion — even if she was a 'sugar-coated bullet' sent by the Navy, she was level-headed, not a brainless, willful troublemaker. Sensible women were always worth spoiling.
"I'll never regret it," she replied softly, nodding with conviction. "I'll be loyal to you for life."
"Good."
Jaeger scooped Gion into a princess carry, a playful smile tugging at his lips.
Of course, "a lifetime" for most people meant a few decades. For those loyal to Jaeger, it meant an eternity beyond time itself.
If Gion knew that, she would probably be overjoyed — after all, eternal youth was the ultimate human fantasy.
After eating the Mythical Zoan, Gion's transformation was striking. Her already long legs became even more shapely and well-proportioned.
Her figure matured further, and two pink-and-white rabbit ears sprouted from her head like adorable ornaments. They could even be used as "handles" — cute and practical.
A few hours later, Jaeger reappeared in public with Princess Otohime and his group.
Stussy, having learned from Rouge that Jaeger had returned to the Holy Land, was already kneeling before him.
"Jaeger-sama, during your absence, ten kingdoms became affiliated nations of the World Government. Half of their Heavenly Tribute has already been transferred to your treasury. Should I—?"
"Just collect it," Jaeger said with a yawn, clearly uninterested in mere money. "From today, Vice Admiral Gion is your "companion". Understand?"
"… Companion?"
Stussy blinked in surprise.
"Why? Did you already forget the brand that marks you as mine?" Jaeger said with a wicked smile, tapping her lower abdomen. "The difference is, unlike you, she accepted it willingly."
"Of course I haven't forgotten…"
Her cheeks flushed at the memory of something that had once been humiliating, but now secretly pleased her. Still, she was astonished that Gion — a Vice Admiral — would willingly submit to Jaeger.
After all, a Vice Admiral was a high-ranking officer with authority, status, and respect. By most standards, it was far better than being a Celestial Dragon's "pet."
…Though, deep down, Stussy felt that being Jaeger's pet offered far greater prospects.
"Oh, and Jaeger-sama," Stussy suddenly remembered, "Saint Saturn of the Five Elders requests your presence in the conference room. He says it's about the upcoming activity of the Celestial Dragons."
"Saturn? Got it."
Slightly curious, Jaeger glanced toward Princess Otohime, who had remained silent. "Want to come with me?"
"Eh? Me?" Otohime blinked, startled. "You want me to attend something so important?"
"Of course." Jaeger's smile was teasing. "Because of your… 'sacrifice,' Fish-Man Island is about to gain enormous benefits. I thought you'd want to see it yourself."
Holy Land — Private Conference Room of the Five Elders
Jaeger and Princess Otohime pushed open the doors… and were greeted by a bizarre sight.
Saint Saturn's lower body had transformed into that of a massive spider, horns jutting from his head, his form wreathed in flames — a Mythical Zoan transformation. The Elder was crawling back and forth like a mount.
And sitting on an icy throne atop his head was Yamato, mace in hand, grinning as she repeatedly bonked him. "Faster! Hurry up, old man! You're slower than my idiot father, Kaido!"
"…!"
Princess Otohime inhaled sharply, her eyes widening in shock. She recognized the face beneath that monstrous form — one of the Five Elders, the very rulers of the world. Yet here he was, being used as a plaything by a white-haired girl.
Looking closer, she realized the girl was one of the companions she'd seen with Jaeger during the public execution at Loguetown. Wasn't she the so-called 'princess of the Celestial Dragons'?
"Jaeger!"
Spotting him, Yamato's eyes lit up and she vanished from the throne in an instant, reappearing in front of him.
Boom!
The silly girl's tackle was so powerful that the shockwave nearly knocked Otohime over.
Without the protective runes, she would've been crushed. Even someone like Doflamingo would've lost a couple of ribs.
But Jaeger stood firm, chuckling as he patted the big white-haired "dog" on the head. Then he looked at the ever-changing form of Saint Saturn and asked dryly, "What are you doing?"
"Ah! Jaeger-sama!" Saturn quickly removed his Zoan transformation and knelt on one knee. "The other four have gone on business. I was… playing a game of king and mount with Her Highness Yamato. I'm the mount, of course."
The memory of Jaeger's solar power still fresh in his mind, the Elder spoke with careful respect. "Your Highness Jaeger, the Native Hunting Competition, is about to begin. Are you interested?"
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