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Chapter 44 - Chapter 44 – Little Embrace on the Way

The Morning Chaos

It began with Nami throwing open Vegito's cabin door without knocking — which was a mistake.

Vegito sat cross-legged on the floor, meditating, tail swaying lazily. Around him, Boa Hancock, Reiju, Bell-mère, Nojiko, and Carrot were sprawled out in various states of post-breakfast relaxation.

Nami was pale. "Vegito… something's wrong."

Reiju raised a brow. "Wrong like what?"

Nami held up a folded paper. "Robin had Chopper run full checkups after the Roseveil banquet. He just gave me the results."

The Bombshell

One by one, the women who had… spent extra time with Vegito were called to the infirmary. Soon the room was packed — Robin, Boa, Reiju, Bell-mère, Nami, Nojiko, Vivi, even the newest crew members like Liora and Hancock's sister Marigold.

Chopper stood on a stool with his clipboard, sweating bullets. "S-so… um… you're all… uh… pregnant."

The silence was instant — then explosive.

The Mink Reactions

Carrot's ears shot straight up. "PREGNANT?!" She leapt into the air, tail wagging uncontrollably. "DOES THAT MEAN MY BABY WILL HAVE A TAIL TOO?!"

Wanda's reaction was calmer — until she looked at Vegito and said with a sly smile, "Well… looks like you've officially joined the Mink family, Captain."

Tristan fainted outright, muttering, "What do I even feed a baby with Saiyan blood?!"

Other Reactions

Bell-mère, cigarette dangling from her lips, exhaled. "Figures. Guess I'm a mom again… and a grandma in a few years. Damn you, Vegito."

Boa clasped her hands over her mouth, tears pooling in her eyes. "Our love… is now eternal." Then she threw herself at him with such force they both hit the wall.

Reiju chuckled. "Well, at least we know Saiyan fertility rates are high."

Nami, after the initial shock, crossed her arms. "I knew I should've charged you rent for my cabin."

Robin just smiled faintly, but her eyes were warmer than usual. "History is going to remember you for more than your battles."

Vegito's Response

Vegito took it in stride, resting his arms behind his head. "Guess that means we're building Heaven's Daycare in the Realm."

That actually made some of them laugh despite the chaos.

"I'll expand the Realm," he continued. "Plenty of space, safest environment possible, time dilation if needed. Our kids will have the best of every world."

Preparations for Egghead

While the news settled in, the crew still had a destination to reach. Robin spread a map across the war table.

"Egghead Island," she said. "Vegapunk's laboratory. A tech treasure trove — and if the Government's guarding it, there's something they really don't want us to have."

Reiju leaned over the map. "Given your history, we're walking into a trap."

Vegito grinned. "Then we'll take the trap, break it, and keep the good parts."

Mink Energy Spikes Again

Carrot suddenly slammed both hands on the table. "WAIT! Can we make a baby space suit for Egghead?! I want mine to have rocket ears!"

Wanda groaned. "You're not putting rocket boosters on a newborn, Carrot."

Bell-mère muttered, "Why am I picturing that actually happening…?"

Comedic Planning Montage

Nami sketching "family quarters" for the Realm with a ridiculous shopping list for baby clothes.

Chopper nervously asking if Saiyan-human hybrid pregnancies last the same length of time. ("Uh… I might have to wing this.")

Robin quietly teaching Liora modern history so she won't cause a scandal at Egghead.

Boa trying to "train" her unborn child by speaking to her stomach in an imperious voice.

Closing Scene

That evening, the crew gathered on deck as Heaven's Embrace cut through calm waters under a blood-orange sunset.

Vegito stood at the bow, tail flicking as he gazed ahead. "Egghead Island," he murmured. "Let's see if Vegapunk can make something worth stealing."

Behind him, the laughter of dozens of voices filled the air — a strange, beautiful blend of pirate crew and growing family.

[World State Updated]

Crew: Multiple confirmed pregnancies; Realm expansion planned.

Foreshadowing: Saiyan-hybrid children could change the power balance of the seas.

Next Destination: Egghead Island — Vegapunk's domain and a Government stronghold.

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