When they bid farewell to the villagers and left the village, arriving at the shore where the Saiyan ship was docked, Hina and the other girls had already returned.
Although Peter had asked them to explore, Syrup Village was small, and aside from some food, fresh water, and daily necessities, there wasn't much to buy.
So, after a simple meal in the village, each of them returned.
Only Robin was a little slower, as she had bought some extra books on pregnancy and nursing from the library.
Of course, she did all of this in secret, without telling anyone.
Unfortunately for her, her plan was bound to fail, as there was a kind doctor already on board.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I'm Kaya, the ship's new doctor. Please take care of me."
Before the crew, Kaya introduced herself reservedly and bowed enthusiastically.
Vivi, being of royal blood, returned the greeting naturally with a polite remark:
"It's an honor to meet you. Please don't be overly formal. We'll be shipmates from now on."
Kaya looked up in surprise, staring at the blue-haired girl who seemed so innocent, and was suddenly filled with a sense of warmth.
Although the other women weren't as formal as Vivi, they all welcomed Kaya's arrival.
Merry, who had been watching them, sighed deeply at the sight of the beautiful girls, including his lady, and completely lost hope.
He couldn't help but wonder—Miss Kaya might have left alone, but she certainly wouldn't be alone when she returned.
It seemed he would have to prepare a nursery when he got back.
These thoughts ran through his head, and when he saw the young lady getting along well with her new companions on the ship, Merry decided it was time to leave.
"Young miss, please be careful out there. Stay with Mr. Peter whenever you can."
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of the family until you return."
After saying that, Merry stepped forward and handed a bag to Kaya.
Kaya looked at the family member who had cared for her since she was young, her eyes full of hesitation.
"Merry, take care of yourself as well. I want you to be the first person I see when I return!"
"Young miss~~" the butler said firmly, tears welling in his eyes, unable to suppress his emotions.
"With those words, I will certainly take care of myself and be the first to welcome you back!"
After a reluctant farewell, Kaya officially boarded the ship and began her adventure.
The first thing the girl did on board wasn't to choose a cabin or familiarize herself with the ship's layout. Instead, after getting Peter's permission, she gathered everyone in the ship's infirmary.
At last, after Peter had been sailing for so long, this abandoned infirmary finally had a resident of its own.
Kaya, dressed in an attractive white nurse's uniform, sat on a small chair and addressed the group waiting in line for check-ups:
"I heard from Vivi that none of you have had any medical examinations since you went out to sea. For those of us who live at sea, this is extremely dangerous.
Although my medical skills aren't fully developed yet, I ask you to trust me and cooperate with me in completing the check-up."
The women looked at the obediently bowing blonde girl and exchanged confused glances.
For them, having lived on the ship for so long, this was indeed necessary, but they still weren't used to the idea.
They hadn't expected to finally have their own ship doctor.
"As captain, I'll be the first one you examine." Peter was the first to express his support for Kaya's work.
Although he didn't think there was anything wrong with him, he wasn't entirely sure about the others.
This was a good opportunity for a thorough check-up, in case someone had an illness they weren't aware of.
Peter rolled up the right sleeve of his blue shirt, sat on the small chair in front of Kaya, and let her perform the necessary examinations.
Peter didn't know how skilled Kaya truly was, but at least her techniques looked professional as she shone a flashlight in his eyes, checked his tongue, listened to his breathing, and measured his blood pressure.
Even his tail wasn't spared from inspection.
After Peter, who had been so confident in himself, went through the entire process, he began to panic, wondering if he might have contracted some terminal illness like Goku.
Nervously, he asked:
"Uh, Kaya, is there something wrong with me?"
The girl frowned and began writing at her desk, not answering Peter immediately. Instead, she carefully reviewed the notebook full of notes for a long while. Then, as Peter's anxiety grew, she asked in puzzlement:
"Strange! Your body—apart from being stronger and healthier than a normal person—is exactly the same in every way.
It's obvious you're from a different race, yet your strength surpasses normal understanding… How is that possible?"
Hearing Kaya's question, Peter breathed a sigh of relief.
He stood up with a wry smile, gently tapped her head, and muttered:
"The difference between Saiyans and humans isn't that big. Even if there is one, it's not something you can easily detect with your primitive tools.
Enough of your pointless research for now—go check the others."
"Ouch~ That hurts~"
Kaya held her forehead and let out a cute cry of pain. She nodded sadly, letting out an "Oh" to show she understood.
Right, there was no helping it. Any scientist or doctor faced with someone with a bounty nearing 1.4 billion wouldn't be able to resist wondering why he was so much stronger than they were.
After Peter's lecture, Kaya immediately adjusted her posture and gave her conclusion.
"No problem, Peter—you're healthy. It's just that your kidney function is a little weaker than your other internal organs."
Upon hearing this, the women behind her burst into laughter.
Peter's face turned red instantly, and he spun around, shouting:
"What's so funny! Don't you understand kidneys? Even if mine are slightly weaker, they're still far stronger than those of an ordinary person!"
(As a nurse, I'll say there's no connection between kidney function and sexual performance, it's just a trope in novels.)
Kaya blushed, unsure of what he meant, and nodded lightly. "That's exactly what I meant."
"Hmph, hear that? Even the doctor said so." Peter lifted his head proudly.
But Kaya's next words quickly smacked him down.
"But if you can, you should still get more rest and take better care of yourself."
Hina, who had been watching Robin laugh at Peter, smiled and walked up to her.
She gently pushed her, her eyes glinting as she turned her head and whispered pleadingly:
"It's your turn, Hina wants you to go first."
Robin politely refused, unaware of her suspicious intentions:
"I'll be last. Mikita, you go ahead."
"What's the point of delaying? We all have to get examined anyway."
Mikita looked at the two girls with great curiosity, muttered something, but didn't refuse. She was next to accept Kaya's offer.
Soon, the women lined up in a long queue, and Robin stood silently at the end.
In front of her, Hina was more certain than ever of her suspicions.
If she wasn't hiding something, she wouldn't be hesitating this much.
"Hmph, just wait until it's your turn. How will you hide it then?"
Hina pictured that usually sly and cunning woman holding her belly with a shy look, staring at someone intensely.
Time passed, and the women finished their check-ups one by one. Holding Kaya's handwritten medical reports, they moved aside in groups of three, whispering to each other.
Hina, the second-to-last woman, quickly received her report.
But she didn't rush to read it—instead, she raised her eyebrow provocatively at Robin and stood aside, ready to watch the show.
Completely unaware of anything unusual, Kaya enthusiastically invited Robin to sit and began her examination.
Robin took several deep breaths before reluctantly sitting on the chair.
Kaya skillfully placed the stethoscope and began listening to her breathing and heartbeat.
Hina, standing nearby, was already planning how to tease Robin.
"Should Hina just laugh at her? Or pretend to be worried and wish her well?"
What a dilemma! This was much harder than picking clothes every morning.
As Hina watched and Robin grew anxious, Kaya continued the examination.
But the more she checked, the deeper her frown became, and her expression grew stranger and stranger.
(Some doctors I know love to frown just to scare the patient, even if nothing's wrong, lol.)
After a long while and several additional checks, Kaya was finally able to confirm her diagnosis.
Letting out a sigh, she removed her stethoscope with a complicated expression, then smiled and congratulated Robin:
"Congratulations, Robin—you're pregnant."
Robin shook her head. Somehow, upon hearing that, the pressure in her chest lessened. "Yes, I understand."
But the others were far less calm.
All the women who had been chatting turned to look at Robin as she rose from her seat, stunned as if they'd just heard shocking news.
Mikita's eyes instantly turned red. She had only joined two days after that woman—how had she managed to get pregnant without anyone noticing?
How could she beat them to it?
Vivi, the youngest, blushed furiously, pointing at Robin's belly in surprise, her mind going completely blank.
Carina, Nami, and Nojiko were also surprised, but they were more open-minded than Vivi, and none of them had Mikita's competitive ambition.
After their initial shock, they immediately surrounded Robin, congratulating her and trying to touch her belly.
Hina felt very disappointed at Robin's indifferent reaction.
She was about to step forward to congratulate her too when a sudden crash echoed from the corner of the room.
The women turned toward the sound and saw Peter—the other main character in this pregnancy incident—holding an IV drip, a stunned look on his face, medical equipment scattered around him.
Peter's mind was blank, replaying the moment Kaya congratulated Robin.
"Robin is pregnant? Am I going to be a father? This is too much of a surprise!"
At that moment, the system, which had been pretending to be dead for a long time, finally came back to life.
[Ding! Detected: Nico Robin is pregnant with a child of Saiyan bloodline.]
[Activating protection mechanism… activation complete.]
[Any child carrying the host's bloodline will be born safely and will not die prematurely.]
[Ding! Host's mission complete. Distributing rewards…]
[Reward: Host's combat power increased tenfold.]
[Ding! As this is the host's first child, additional rewards will be given…]
[Reward: Host will master the skill to create Earth-version Dragon Balls, along with seven inactive Dragon Balls.]
[All rewards have been distributed. Please continue working hard. To view reward details, please open status.]
[Host]: Peter
[Age]: 20
[Gender]: Male
[Height]: 199 cm
[Bloodline]: Royal Saiyan Bloodline
[Skills]: Satellite, Advanced Ki Manipulation (including Piercing Wave, Galick Gun, etc.), Ability to Create Earth-version Dragon Balls
[Temporary Inventory]: 7 inactive Dragon Balls
[Combat Power]: 1,140 (114 × 10)
(With this level of power, he would barely be able to destroy the planet (and don't forget, the world of One Piece is massive compared to Earth).
[Main Mission]: Spread the Saiyan bloodline in the current world. Any actions or behaviors contributing to spreading the bloodline will be rewarded accordingly.
My god!!!
If finding out Robin was pregnant was a surprise,
then these two rewards from the system were a surprise within a surprise.
In a burst of excitement, Peter crushed the IV in his hand.
The liquid and shards of glass from the bottle scattered onto the floor instantly, making Kaya bare her teeth in displeasure, her face full of irritation.
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MOAW ~