"Vice Admiral Daren, everything is normal. Your wife and the baby are both in good health."
Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Military Hospital.
The female doctor slowly closed the examination form in her hand, looked up, and smiled.
Hearing this, Daren and Toki both smiled with relief.
"That's great, thank you, doctor."
Daren stood up with a smile and extended his hand.
The middle-aged doctor smiled and gently shook Daren's hand. When she leaned in slightly, she lowered her voice and said gratefully,
"I haven't properly thanked you for what you did for my stinky kid last time."
Daren smiled slightly and said,
"We're friends, it's normal to help each other. It was no trouble at all."
"Kentaro is an excellent young man and should have been promoted long ago. He was stuck at the rank of Captain at headquarters, which was indeed a waste of his talent."
The female doctor shook her head.
No one knew her son better than she did. She was well aware of just how much ability he really had.
If he truly had enough skill, he wouldn't still be an ordinary Captain in the Marines at nearly thirty years old.
She would be retiring in two years, and now that she had finally become the personal doctor of Vice Admiral Daren and his family, she took great care of Toki while also trying to use this opportunity to give her son a helping hand.
She had only intended to give it a try, but she didn't expect Vice Admiral Daren to agree so readily.
What had he said at the time?
"Lieutenant Commander? No, Commander! Commander Kentaro!"
In less than two days, the transfer order came through.
Although it was just a civilian officer position in the logistics department, and likely the peak of her son's career, at least he wouldn't have to step onto a battlefield.
For her ordinary son, it was a position that suited him perfectly.
"How amazing... such scorching influence, almost like he can cover the skies with one hand!"
The female doctor couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
What others saw as a casual "favor" had completely changed her family's fate.
"Let's go back, Toki."
Daren carefully helped Toki to her feet, speaking gently.
Toki was already several months pregnant, her belly now clearly showing. She couldn't walk as lightly as before, and moved with some difficulty.
Even so, due to hormonal changes, her skin became smoother and fairer.
Even with her slight weight gain, it did not diminish her graceful figure and composed demeanor, radiating the beautiful glow of motherhood.
Toki bid farewell to the doctor and, supported by Daren, walked out of the ward.
But as if she remembered something, she smiled and said,
"Husband, why don't you wait outside? I have something to ask the doctor."
Daren paused for a moment, then nodded and said,
It must be something personal.
He didn't think too much about it.
After all, the examination results were perfect, and the fetus was strong and healthy.
According to the doctor, once born, their child would be several times stronger than an ordinary baby.
Two minutes later, Toki walked out of the ward, smiling as she hooked her arm around Daren's. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ⓝovelFire.net
Daren didn't use his ability to carry her back.
Following the doctor's advice, pregnant women should exercise actively to strengthen their bodies and immunity.
The two of them strolled hand in hand along the streets of Marineford, attracting envious gazes wherever they passed.
A passionate voice suddenly rang out from a distance.
Looking ahead, he saw dust flying up as Kuzan rushed toward them with great excitement, then braked sharply and stopped steadily right in front of them.
"Dahahaha! I knew you'd be back!"
Kuzan glanced at Toki, who looked curious, and suddenly bowed deeply.
"Hello, sister-in-law!"
He straightened up and said proudly:
"I am Kuzan! I am Daren's lifelong friend and rival! So far, we have fought 135 times, with Daren winning 85 times and me winning 50 times!"
Toki looked at Daren in confusion, and the latter shrugged and replied with a helpless smile.
So she thought for a moment, pursed her lips, and smiled at Kuzan.
"Hello, Vice Admiral Kuzan. My name is Amatsuki Toki... My husband has mentioned your name many times before. He often said that you are indeed a very powerful opponent, and that he values your friendship very much."
Kuzan's eyes suddenly burst into a fiery glow as he stared intently at Daren.
"Um, I guess so, but I don't have time to fight you right now, Kuzan."
Kuzan was so excited that white smoke came out of his nostrils as he nodded vigorously and said,
"It's okay, next time."
"I came to give you this."
With that, he took out an invitation and handed it to Daren.
"The Member Nations of the World Government, Fish-Man Island, and King Neptune of Ryugu Palace will hold a grand wedding ceremony in three days, and cordially invite representatives of the Marines to attend."
Kuzan put his hands on his hips and said,
"You and I are both representatives of the Marines!"
Daren was taken aback for a moment, then took the invitation, which was stamped with an exquisite pattern of fishmen swimming.
He casually flipped through it, and his eyes lingered on the name "Otohime" for a moment.
Daren smiled and said,
"When it's time to leave, come and get me."
After accompanying Toki on a tour of Marineford's commercial district, Daren enjoyed a rare moment of leisure.
When he returned home, he had just taken off his cloak and hung it up.
As soon as he turned around, he froze on the spot, unable to take his eyes off her.
He saw Toki standing there gracefully, looking at him tenderly, her hands gently loosening the sash of her kimono.
Her cheeks were slightly red, her skin was delicate and warm, and her beautiful hair shone slightly in the sunlight, exuding the charm of a mature woman.
"Toki, what are you doing..."
And those familiar white socks...
"We haven't done this in a long time..."
Toki shyly lowered her head, her beautiful face tinged with a pretty blush, determined to show her beloved husband her most beautiful side.
"I asked the doctor earlier, and she said it's okay... as long as you're gentle... it can even promote healthy development..."
She took a gentle step forward, raised her head, and the young and mature charm of a young woman radiated from her eyebrows, making one's mouth dry.
A sweet and satisfied smile appeared on her beautiful and refined face, her eyes were exceptionally bright, blooming with the happiness and anticipation in her heart, and she said shyly,
Daren's mind exploded in an instant, and he had no other thoughts.
"Then we have to listen to the doctor!"
p@treon com / PinkSnake