One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

Then, as if she had just thought of something, Hancock happily said, "This joyous occasion should be known to all the residents of Skypiea!"

"Pass down the word: all taxes will be waived this year, and taxes will be reduced by 30% every year thereafter! And you, Dr. Larry, I will bestow upon you 100 catties of gold as a reward!"

Dr. Larry beamed with joy. 100 pounds of gold is worth nearly 4.5 million Berries! Truly the Queen of Gold, so generous!

"Thank you, thank you, Lady Snake Princess!"

"By the way, from today onwards, you will be my personal attending physician until my child is safely born."

"No problem, I will definitely take good care of Lady Snake!"

......

Naval Headquarters, Marshal's Office.

Kuzan hung up the phone, glanced at Karl who was sitting with his legs crossed, smoking a cigar, and couldn't help but sigh. He felt that Karl was becoming more and more like Mr. Garp.

Back when he was still Garp's shadow, the way Garp and Sengoku interacted...

Is history really a cycle?

"What's wrong? How's the situation on Egghead Island?"

Kuzan shrugged: "The Straw Hat crew has already clashed with CP. In addition to sending CP0, the World Government has also deployed Seraphim."

"Seraph? Vegapunk, that guy shouldn't have studied my clone, right?"

Kuzan paused for a moment, then shook his head: "We've studied it, but the results were unsatisfactory, and the project was terminated."

"Damn, I actually did research it. Where did he get the sample from... Wait, I need to take this call."

Carl picked up the Den Den Mushi and saw that it was Hancock calling. His voice unconsciously became a little softer.

"Honey, it's me. What's up?"

Kuzan pricked up his ears, leaned forward slightly, and outwardly remained nonchalant.

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Hancock excitedly exclaimed, "My dear, I'm pregnant!"

Carl was taken aback for a moment, then his face lit up with joy, and he excitedly pumped his fist!

"That's wonderful! When did you get pregnant?"

Kuzan, who was eavesdropping nearby, stared wide-eyed with his mouth agape in shock.

"I've already had the doctor examine me. It was when you came back last time, I think it was you who made me lean against the bay window..."

"Ahem, ahem, that goes without saying. Here's what I'll do: I'm coming right away, you wait here!"

Carl hurriedly hung up the phone and walked towards the door.

Congratulations, Carl! You're going to be a father!

Carl didn't even turn his head, just waved his hand.

Watching Karl's departing figure, Kuzan smiled and shook his head.

Whoosh~ A streak of light flashed across the sky, and not long after, Karl arrived in the Land of Women from the Navy Headquarters.

"My dear!" Seeing Carl return, Hancock rushed over excitedly, hugged Carl's waist, and said with tears in her eyes, "My dear, I'm going to be a mother, and you're going to be a father!"

"Hancock, you'll have a tough time these next few days. Being a mother isn't easy."

Hancock said firmly, "These doctors have already told me that I am not afraid. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will ensure that our bloodline is born safely."

"Haha, you're talking like you're about to die a heroic death. Don't be too nervous, just relax."

Hearing this, Hancock was slightly taken aback: "Honey, you're going to be a father, aren't you excited?"

Carl chuckled and scratched his head: "Well, I was already excited when I got your call, you just didn't see it."

Then, without saying a word, Karl picked up Hancock and strode into the Empress's bedroom, letting Hancock know how excited he was.

Of course, compared to usual, Karl was much more restrained. Although being newly pregnant shouldn't affect anything, what if something happens?

The rain stopped abruptly, and Hancock lay on Carl's chest, her eyes misty.

"Honey, what name do you think we should give our son?"

Carl was taken aback: "Son? Are you sure? I think it should be a girl."

"Huh? Why?"

"Pregnancy makes you stupid for three years?" Karl said, somewhat speechless, "Don't forget, you're from Daughter Island..."

Hancock suddenly realized, "Oh right! So, honey, do you prefer boys or girls?"

Carl rubbed Hancock's baby canteen and said with a smile, "I like them all. If she really is a girl, she's already a great beauty just like you."

"Yes, she will definitely be more beautiful than me when she grows up, because her mother is the most beautiful woman in the world and her father is the most handsome man in the world. She will be the most beautiful woman in the world."

After saying that, Hancock seemed to realize something: "Wait, my dear, I am a Kuja clan member. Could it be that I can only give birth to girls?"

The Nine Serpent Clan is all women, don't you think? But Karl certainly couldn't say that directly.

Don't overthink it, just leave it to fate!

The boy is fine with Ain, yeah, that's settled.

Chapter 338 Shura Field?

For the past few days, Carl has been staying in the Land of Women with Hancock, and is almost completely unaware of what is happening in the outside world.

There's no way around it; things aren't like they were a few years ago, where even the biggest incidents were just pirate raids or something.

It’s different in the past.

The Revolutionary Army declares war, the Straw Hat Pirates clash with CP, and Vegapunk is a key figure...

Carl really didn't have time to care, nor did he want to get involved; he wasn't a young bull anymore.

Fortunately, Kuzan hasn't bothered him these past few days, allowing him a few days of peace.

"My dear, why hasn't my belly changed at all? Could it be that..."

Carl covered Hancock's mouth and said helplessly, "It's only been a few days! Of course there's no change. As the saying goes, it's like ten months of pregnancy! It should take several months to see any difference, right?"

"Hmm, is that so? I really can't wait to see our baby born!"

"Haha, no rush, you'll see it soon."

"Bulu Bulu~"

Carl glanced at the bedside table, and sure enough, Kuzan called again.

"what's up?"

Kuzan's voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi: "It's nothing serious. Weren't you quite concerned about the Straw Hat Pirates? They've already left Egghead Island."

Oh? So fast?

"how is the situation?"

"The Straw Hat Boy won, defeated CP0, and left Egghead Island with Vegapunk."

Karl stroked his chin. As expected, Luffy awakened the Nika Fruit. If he couldn't even beat CP0, it would be too tragic. What kind of trash is CP0 anyway?

"Wait, you said Vegapunk was taken away by them? What happened next?"

"The follow-up is unclear. According to the intelligence department, the Straw Hat crew appeared on the sea today, but Vegapunk was not seen. As you know, their ship is not big enough to hide Vegapunk."

"You mean, Vegapunk is missing? No, Vegapunk must have been taken away by the Revolutionary Army."

"I think so too. Now that the Revolutionary Army has obtained Vegapunk, it seems that it won't be long before they consolidate their forces and launch a full-scale attack on the World Government. Are you sure the World Government won't drag the Navy into this?"

"It's uncertain, but if they do that, the Navy will only have one option: to join forces with the Revolutionary Army and sweep the World Government into its grave."

Kuzan remained silent for a while before saying, "I understand. By the way, according to the information, the Straw Hat crew seems to be going to a concert."

Carl:? ? ?

"A concert? Whose concert?"

"Uta, a singer active in video Den Den Mushi, probably has just as many fans as your harem."

"Shhh!" Carl quickly covered the Den Den Mushi, afraid that Hancock would hear it and cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

"Shut up! Let them go if they want, what's it to me?"

Inside the Marshal's office, Kuzan glanced at a dusty, old intelligence report on his desk, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"This matter is not as simple as you think. This Miss Uta seems to have a strong aversion to pirates! Many years ago, she was a member of the Red-Haired Pirates, and her identity was... a musician."

"Huh?" Karl's eyes widened. "Is that really true?"

"No doubt about it. The seas haven't been this lively in a long time since Kaido was defeated. I have a feeling that something big is going to happen this time, and it might even lure Shanks out!"

Carl: ......

“You’re the Marshal, so you can handle this yourself! If you need any help, just let me know… wait.” Karl covered the phone and looked at Hancock beside him.

"Honey, would you like to go out for a walk with me to clear your head?"

Hancock smiled with delight: "Really? That's great! Where do we go?"

"Hmm, going to a concert, the songstress Uta, ever heard of her?"