Nami is Pregnant
Ryōsuke saw the situation and knew his goal had been achieved.
Only by terrifying them could he get Nami to agree to his terms.
He walked over to Nami's side and smiled.
"Become my fifth Imperial Consort. That way, both you and they can be saved. How about it?"
Nami was shocked.
*If that happens, wouldn't I have to get pregnant with his baby just like Robin?*
She hadn't expected her guess to actually come true.
To think it would end up like this.
But this was the only way to save her own life and the lives of her crewmates.
Naturally, she couldn't just watch her friends die.
Although Luffy was a pirate, he was a good pirate. Not only had he saved her hometown, but he had also saved her multiple times.
She had to do something.
Besides, this man was very handsome.
It didn't seem like she was losing out too much.
"Alright, I agree."
Seeing Nami agree, Sanji's eyes nearly popped out of his head.
He hurriedly shouted, "Nami-san, you can't agree!"
If she did, wouldn't both of the goddesses he fancied be stolen away by someone else?
This was absolutely unacceptable.
Nami glanced at Sanji and sighed.
If she didn't agree, her friends really would be executed.
Marrying this man was already a very minor price to pay.
She knew how to weigh the pros and cons.
Luffy also glared furiously at Ryōsuke. This guy had snatched away another one of his crewmates.
He tried with all his might to break free from the Seastone cuffs on his wrists and ankles, but he couldn't muster any strength at all.
The moment he tried to exert force, his entire body went limp.
To a Devil Fruit user like him, this Seastone was simply too fatal.
Ryōsuke activated his Rinnegan.
A black blade materialized in his hand.
With two swift swings, he sliced through the Seastone cuffs binding Nami, restoring her freedom.
He looked at Nami with a smile on his face.
"Since that's the case, come with me."
He then opened a portal.
Seeing this, Nami had no choice but to follow him and leave.
Only Sanji's furious glare remained.
*Damn it!*
He was filled with regret over his inability to protect Nami-san, which forced her to agree to this man's shameless demands.
Ryōsuke brought Nami back to his palace.
He immediately ordered the servants to prepare a hot bath for her.
Nami was startled.
*Are we getting down to business already?*
*But it's only noon!*
She couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't we wait until tonight? This is just too shameful. I'd prefer if we did it gently in a dark environment."
It was her first time, after all, and she wanted it to be a good memory.
Ryōsuke smiled and said, "If we do it at night, how will I be able to appreciate your beauty?"
It was a good thing this was the pirate world; otherwise, a mature beauty like Nami would have been plucked long ago. Now, he was the one benefiting.
Hearing Ryōsuke's words, Nami's face flushed red.
*How can he be like this?*
Before long, the servants had the hot bath ready, and Nami could only go in and wash herself clean.
A short while later, wrapped in a clean bath towel, she appeared before Ryōsuke, her heart filled with immense shame and worry.
*I'm really going to have a baby.*
She couldn't help but touch her stomach.
Ryōsuke walked up to her.
Nami's heart pounded wildly as she hastily said, "Please treat me tenderly."
She knew that making babies was very painful, and some men even had special fetishes.
Some wished they could devour a woman whole, which was a very agonizing experience for the woman.
Ryōsuke picked Nami up, placed her on the bed, and smiled.
"Don't worry, I will. Now, give me a child."
The next morning.
Nami finally woke up. She touched her stomach. *Am I really pregnant now?*
That Lord was simply too strong.
She had never imagined that the process of making a baby would be so comfortable.
Now, there wasn't a single trace of worry left in her heart.
Being the fifth Imperial Consort was a very happy thing.
The Lord didn't seem to be by her side.
She decided to wash her body first. Her skin felt sticky, which made her a bit uncomfortable.
Soon, she was washed clean. Wearing a loose white kimono that had been prepared for her in advance, she stepped out into the courtyard.
Ryōsuke had also changed into a fresh kimono and was lying on a lounge chair, looking completely refreshed.
Nami slowly walked up to his side.
"My Lord, I have fulfilled our agreement. It's time to release my companions, isn't it?"
Ryōsuke pulled Nami into his embrace.
"I can, but not right now. If I let them go, I'm afraid they won't just leave so simply."
As for subduing Luffy and his crew, he could forget about it. That was absolutely impossible.
Only Kaido would harbor such unrealistic thoughts.
Naturally, Nami didn't panic at Ryōsuke's actions. They had already done everything there was to do; this level of contact was completely ordinary now.
Hearing his words, she hurriedly asked, "My Lord, then when will you be able to let them go?"
Ryōsuke replied, "We'll talk about it after some time has passed. You should get some good rest for now. You were exhausted last night."
Nami was a bit disappointed that she didn't get a definitive answer, but she figured this Lord would still keep his promise.
She could feel his care for her, so he probably wouldn't lie to her.
Her body was indeed a bit tired, so she decided to go back to sleep.
A few days later, King Neptune of Fish-Man Island arrived in the waters of Wano Country with Princess Shirahoshi and a group of guards.
Of course, it should now be called the territory of the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets.
Having previously received Kaido's message and threat—along with a promise—King Neptune had to consider the matter very carefully.
The Emperor of this Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets had promised that the Fish-Men would be able to live safely on land.
Living on land and basking in the real sun was something the entire Fish-Man race dreamed of.
However, the biggest obstacles were the Celestial Dragons and the World Government.
Even though Fish-Man Island was a member state of the World Government, they received absolutely none of the protection they were entitled to.
On the contrary, they suffered discrimination from humans, who even treated beautiful mermaids as pets to be kept in captivity.
It was utterly detestable.
Although he knew all of this, he couldn't even manage to voice a protest.
This persecution of mermaids was spearheaded by the Celestial Dragons themselves.
King Neptune had long known what kind of nature the Celestial Dragons possessed.
They were tyrannical, domineering, and devoid of humanity. If he protested, it would only invite even more terrifying retaliation.
However, this Emperor of the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets possessed true power. Since he had the ability to make Kaido submit, there might just be a chance to stand against the Celestial Dragons and even the World Government.
He had informed Shirahoshi of the situation, and she had agreed. Shirahoshi truly was a sensible girl.
His decision to do this naturally included considerations for Shirahoshi's sake as well.
Shirahoshi was the Ancient Weapon, Poseidon. If this information were to leak, she would undoubtedly be coveted by the World Government.
Although Fish-Man Island was located ten thousand meters below sea level, the World Government sat directly above them on the Red Line.
There was practically no distance between the two factions.
It was an incredibly dangerous situation, forcing him to find someone who could shelter Shirahoshi. Naturally, the best candidate was the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets.
Since the Emperor claimed he could protect the Fish-Man race, he could naturally protect Shirahoshi as well.
Therefore, he planned to come and see for himself before making a decision.
If the Emperor truly had the power, then having Shirahoshi enter a political marriage with him wasn't entirely out of the question.