In the world of pirates...
After opening the red envelope Saitama had sent, the notification from the chat group immediately rang in Daemon's ears.
For some reason, he felt even happier than when he had recently fought and defeated Saitama.
Overcome with joy, Daemon couldn't help but give Yamato's long legs a playful pat.
"Eh? Daemon, why'd you hit me?"
The white-haired girl glared at him, clearly displeased.
"It's nothing," Daemon replied, chuckling softly. "I'm just in a good mood."
He reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his voice warm.
"When you eat the Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami—your father Kaido's fruit—you should learn how to master its ice powers. Then, the next time we fight, show me what you've got."
"Got it!"
Yamato nodded seriously, though she still didn't really understand what was so great about ice powers. But if Daemon said so, she wouldn't argue.
Daemon smiled. He liked this side of her—a loyal, earnest girl who followed him like a big fluffy dog.
"I'll be leaving Wano soon," he said, leaning back. "You might not master your Makami form right away. So for today... why don't I teach you something more basic—like drinking milk? You need to grow stronger if you want to be Wano's general someday."
He raised a hand and gently held her head.
"You're already an adult, Yamato. You should start picking up on life's common sense. You can't stay like a clueless kid forever."
"Mm..."
Yamato looked up at him with those pure, unknowing eyes, then glanced away, mumbling to herself.
But Black Maria said I've already grown up... Is Daemon saying I still haven't?
As Daemon patiently began Yamato's "lesson," the chat group, meanwhile, had exploded into activity.
[Chat Group Interface]
Uchiha Miyuki: "Why did His Highness Daemon go radio silent after receiving the red envelope?"
Luo Hao: "Probably... busy with some 'important matters.'"
Saitama: "He's probably lifting... if you know what I mean."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Hmph, our dear World Noble must be bullying that poor white-haired girl again."
Uchiha Miyuki: "Uuuu... Senpai, don't say such things! Yamato is so pure and lovable. His Highness Daemon would never do something so indecent! And what about Lady Toki and Lady Hiyori? Daemon-sama is such a bad person!"
Yamamoto Mei: "You're just jealous that you're not the one he's 'bullying.'"
Uchiha Miyuki: "Shut up, you violent death woman! No one asked you!"
Sawamura Eriri: "Utaha, you sound so sour it's spilling into my chat window. Hey, fat woman, do you secretly like Mr. Daemon?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Wha—!? You dumb golden retriever, are you projecting your own feelings now?"
Sawamura Eriri: "Who knows? I mean, now that I've got this beautiful nine-tailed fox form, I could transform into anything Daemon likes. Maybe I'd catch his eye~"
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Let me remind you—Mr. Daemon isn't some innocent schoolboy. If you're not careful, you'll end up broken... and still come crawling back."
Sawamura Eriri: "Tch! That's none of your business, fatty!"
Kocho Shinobu: "Ara, Miss Utaha is being a bit too dramatic~"
Tohsaka Sakura: "...Onii-chan's really not that bad."
Jibril: "Oh, come on, you all see it, right? Utaha's just jealous. She's clearly the one who likes Mr. Daemon the most."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Jealous? Of that walking wig? Her chest is barely a handful!"
Jibril: "Well, she can transform into something bigger than watermelons now. And she can shapeshift into anything Daemon likes—cats, dogs, snakes... even adjust her age and form. Very competitive, wouldn't you say?"
Eriri: "..."
Utaha: "..."
Daemon:Tsk. "Every time I open the group, it's just slander."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Well, you did go after that poor white-haired girl. That's pretty scummy."
Daemon: "Yamato's an adult now—and taller than me! Besides, she's just too cute. Can't blame me for that."
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Ugh. You really are hopeless. Absolute scum."
Eriri: "For once... I actually agree with this fat woman."
Daemon: "…Okay, okay... I'll take the L."
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