One Piece: Starting in God Valley as a Slave

Lindbergh seemed utterly defeated, his "resolve" completely shattered. His head drooped low, and he remained silent in response to Teach's words.

Seeing that Lindbergh had lost all will to fight, Teach grinned widely, baring his teeth before turning toward Gildeo and the other Revolutionary Army officers.

"Well, I don't see any more issues, do you? From now on, you're all under my command! Zehahaha!"

Without Lindbergh as a key combatant, the remaining Revolutionary Army officers were no longer a significant threat to Teach. Even those who had any remaining will to resist were quickly stopped by Gildeo.

Gildeo glanced at Lindbergh once more and sighed heavily. This truly marked the end of the line for them.

If they didn't join Teach's crew, today would be the Revolutionary Army's final chapter.

Burgess, carrying Chiffon over his shoulder, rushed toward Teach. Unlike his earlier domineering demeanor, Teach now looked flustered as he hurriedly helped Chiffon down.

Chiffon leaned into Teach's arms, her hands clutching her neck and stomach, her voice soft as she murmured, "Husband..."

Teach's eyes widened in alarm, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Doctor! Get me a doctor now!"

Doc Q, perched on his sickly horse, was about to shuffle forward when Lafitte grabbed the horse's tail to stop him.

"Doc Q, I think the captain is asking for a real doctor this time."

Doc Q tilted his head, muttered an "Oh," and slumped back down on his horse, nearly causing the frail creature to collapse.

Gildeo, worried that Teach might unleash another quake punch in his panic, quickly ordered someone to fetch a doctor.

Teach gazed down at Chiffon, his face lined with worry. "Honey, how are you feeling?"

Chiffon weakly shook her head. "Don't worry about me... It's just a little anemia... and my stomach..."

Teach's eyes bulged as he pressed his face against her stomach.

"Your stomach? What's wrong with your stomach?!"

Before Chiffon could reply, a military doctor rushed over with a group of nurses. Wiping the sweat from his brow, the doctor immediately treated Chiffon's neck wound before following Teach's frantic instructions. He pulled out a stethoscope and listened carefully to Chiffon's abdomen.

After a few moments, the doctor stood up and said, "After my initial assessment, your wife and the baby in her stomach are fine. She just needs a few days of proper rest."

The revelation stunned Gildeo and the others. None of them had suspected that Chiffon was pregnant!

In truth, Chiffon had been carrying the child for six months. However, her sturdy frame made it difficult to notice.

Hearing the news, Lindbergh's head drooped even lower. If Teach wanted to deal with him now, he could do so without any resistance. Yet Teach made no such move.

As a pragmatist, Teach always prioritized maximizing his benefits. Since both Chiffon and the unborn child were fine, there was no need to cause unnecessary trouble with Lindbergh.

Teach valued Lindbergh's strength and his talents as an inventor. He needed capable individuals like Lindbergh, and for that, he chose to spare him.

As two nurses helped Chiffon stand, she looked at Teach and whispered, "Don't worry about me, dear. Go take care of your business."

Teach nodded and, just like that, his expression shifted. The worry on his face vanished, replaced by the overbearing confidence he had when he first arrived.

Teach now fully considered himself the master of the Revolutionary Army. Gildeo and the others could only suppress their fury and comply. In this regard, they truly embodied the spirit of Dragon, their former leader.

Teach, having gauged the characters of Gildeo and his subordinates, smirked and turned to Burgess.

"Hey, Burgess! How would you like to be the East Army Commander?"

Even with his limited intellect, Burgess was momentarily stunned. "Commander? Me?"

Teach laughed and slapped Burgess on the shoulder.

"Yes, but forget the title of commander! From now on, we'll call it Division Leader. I hereby declare that the Revolutionary Army's former four commanders are now replaced by four division leaders!"

Teach wasn't about to adopt the Revolutionary Army's military structure. After all, this was an annexation, not a merger.

Gildeo and the others glared at Teach with bloodshot eyes, but Teach ignored them. He casually began assigning ranks.

"Lafitte, you can fly, so you'll be the First Division Leader."

The years Teach spent with the Whitebeard Pirates had clearly influenced him, as shown in the way he handed out positions.

Lafitte removed his hat and performed a graceful bow.

Van Augur and Doc Q were also appointed division leaders, taking the Third and Fourth Divisions, respectively.

Teach's four trusted subordinates now filled the Revolutionary Army's original leadership positions—a clear benefit of being part of the "original crew."

Amidst the seething rage of Gildeo and the others, Teach turned to the silent Lindbergh and smiled.

"Lindbergh, how about becoming my first mate?"

Lindbergh nodded absentmindedly, his spirit broken to the point where he likely hadn't even registered Teach's words.

Teach smirked. He intended to keep Lindbergh close, ensuring better control over the Revolutionary Army and its vast network.

Though the Revolutionary Army was currently in a sorry state, it remained a powerful force, boasting countless members. For Teach, they were perfect pawns to draw the World Government's attention.

The presence of the Celestial Dragons and the Admirals within the World Government was an oppressive force on every pirate, and for an ambitious man like Teach, that pressure was immense.

With the Revolutionary Army serving as a shield, Teach could bide his time and grow stronger.

As thoughts of his grand ambitions filled his mind, Teach couldn't help but burst into laughter. However, his laughter abruptly stopped as he noticed something amiss.

Not far away, Van Augur tilted his head, peering through his sniper scope with a surprised expression.

"What is it?" Teach asked, his tone sharp.

Van Augur adjusted his single-lens scope and replied, "Captain, there's... someone up there. Dancing in the clouds."

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