The next day.
After Eric woke up, he immediately noticed several system notifications.
Another soul-invoking moment!
Seeing that Kōgetsu Hi and successfully helped him give birth to a child, Eric happily kissed the sleeping woman.
Perhaps it was because she was too exhausted last night, Kōgetsu Hi was still in a deep sleep, tears at the corners of her eyes.
"Lifespan... I seem to have become younger?"
Eric got out of bed and went to the mirror; the reflection seemed to show a slightly younger version of himself.
Three wives and ten offspring combined provided him with 65 years of lifespan!
The 50 years of lifespan he had lost to BIG·MOM had now been completely replenished, and there was even a surplus.
"From now on, it's all profit; as long as I continuously strengthen the family, it's equivalent to immortality."
Eric contentedly touched his own cheek.
Putting the new offspring aside, with the number of children reaching ten, the family's prestige had also risen to level 2, granting him the Wood Release reward.
[Wood Release]: Originating from the "Naruto" universe, this technique is a type of bloodline limit. Once activated, it can rapidly grow multiple trees from the ground; the more stamina consumed, the larger the area of effect, even capable of creating a forest in an instant.
Like the Sharingan, Wood Release does not consume chakra but rather the user's stamina.
Eric silently digested the new skill and quickly understood how to use this ability and the costs involved.
In a sense, he could activate the ability even without consuming stamina, by consuming his lifespan instead.
Lifespan can also be understood as longevity.
"How considerate; just as my lifespan begins to surplus, I am given this ability that can burn through it."
Eric thought to himself.
This was indeed a good thing; as long as lifespan wasn't used up all at once, it was essentially a renewable resource.
"I should find a place to test the power of Wood Release..."
Just as he was thinking, Kōgetsu Hi woke up from the bed.
She suddenly opened her eyes, and the memories of last night began to assault her; pulling back the covers, she found herself completely naked.
"You..." Kōgetsu Hi glared at Eric in anger.
"Awake? Do you want to rest a bit longer?"
Eric picked up the messy clothes from the floor and saw her tightly wrapping herself in the blanket: "What's there to be shy about? We already have children."
"Children?"
Kōgetsu Hi's beautiful eyes widened, and then she heard Eric explain the origin of the child.
Bringing the child from the future to the present time...
After hearing this, Kōgetsu Hi's mouth fell open in shock.
Her mother, Amano Tsuki, was a user of the Time Fruit ability, capable of traversing to the future.
Thus, her acceptance of this explanation was much quicker than Robin and Reiju.
However.
She was completely unprepared for suddenly having a child and felt somewhat at a loss.
"Where is the child... where?"
"Just wait a moment, get dressed first."
Not long after, in the cafeteria of the base.
Eric brought in the tenth offspring to meet her mother.
Upon seeing each other, Kōgetsu Hi was convinced of what Eric had said.
She and her mother Amano Tsuki shared the same emerald green hair, and this 12-year-old girl looked just like her.
She was very similar in appearance!
"Father, Mother."
"You... what is your name?"
Kōgetsu Hi asked nervously, more anxious than the child.
The girl could only look at Eric.
Eric, who was eating breakfast, suddenly remembered he hadn't named her:
"I haven't named her yet; let me think..."
As the child of a new wife, she naturally needed a new generation name, and since it was the first child and a girl, coming up with a suitable name was quite difficult.
Kōgetsu Hi quietly said, "Eric, can I... can I name her?"
She had accepted reality; they already had a child, what else could she do?
Hearing this, Eric felt relieved and nodded, "Sure, you are her mother."
With his consent, Kōgetsu Hi's eyes sparkled with excitement as she said:
"Emerald... Kōgetsu Emerald. Ah!! What are you doing?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Eric pinched her cheek hard.
"I let you name her, not inherit the surname!"
This silly princess really thought that just because he was nice to her, she could do whatever she wanted.
Kōgetsu Hi pouted and felt wronged:
"Then let's call her... Prodermoor Emerald."
Then thinking of her mother, according to the customs of Wano Country, she also had to change her surname.
Kōgetsu Hi... after marriage should be renamed Prodermoor Hi.
Only then did Eric let go of her smooth, collagen-filled face with satisfaction.
"Next time, don't wear such heavy courtesan makeup; it doesn't look good."
"Got it..."
Hi murmured softly, as if to say, do you think I want to wear it? It takes over two hours to put on that kind of makeup!
Eric turned to look at his daughter.
[Prodermoor Emerald]
[Age: 12]
[Father: Prodermoor Eric]
[Mother: Kōgetsu Hi]
[Wisdom Blessing: Mysterious Breathing Technique]
[Mysterious Breathing Technique (Unnamed)]: A unique breathing technique developed by Emerald herself, combining various breathing techniques from the "Demon Slayer" universe, suitable only for her, greatly enhancing her physical skills and unleashing powerful strength.
It was neither the Breathing of the Sun nor any other random breathing technique, but a unique skill researched solely by Emerald that suited her...
When Eric saw the introduction, he couldn't help but be surprised.
This blessing, rather than being a reward for a breathing technique, was more like a reward for a powerful understanding.
After all, the upper limit of breathing techniques isn't very high.
But understanding can accompany a lifetime!
"Emerald, come sit down and eat with us; after we finish, I'll take you and your mother for a walk outside."
Eric patted his daughter's head and said with a smile.
He couldn't keep Kōgetsu Hi locked up all the time, not letting her go out.
What if this girl became depressed? That would be a huge loss for him.
"Yes, Father!"
Emerald nodded obediently.
Kōgetsu Hi's face lit up; they could go out?
She was a bit worried about the situation with Kyōshirō, having disappeared for an entire night; perhaps it was causing a stir in the city.
However.
Kōgetsu Hi tentatively reached out to touch Emerald, having not seen her for a night, and now she was bringing back a daughter...
...
...
In the Flower Capital, outskirts.
"Wood Release!"
Eric clapped his hands, activating Wood Release.
Before him, thick tree roots burst from the ground, and in an instant, transformed into a towering tree.
"Is this all? Is it a matter of proficiency?"
Eric frowned slightly.
Wood Release and Wood Release are not the same thing.
Senju Hashirama's Wood Release could instantly create a forest, while his Wood Release could only grow a few trees.
"If I were to consume lifespan, I could do something similar, but to achieve Hashirama's level with the usual stamina-consuming Wood Release... I'm afraid I'd have to rely on my own training to improve my proficiency."
Eric pondered for a moment and continued testing.
Not far away.
Kōgetsu Hi held her daughter's hand, feeling frustrated watching this scene.
Wasn't it agreed that he would take them for a walk? He was just there training alone, completely ignoring them!
At that moment.
Eric's ears perked up as he heard numerous footsteps approaching from a distance.
"Found them, over here!"
"That's her! Little Purple Doctor!"
"Lord Queen, we found her, we found her!"
In no time, dozens of pirates quickly approached.
Seeing this scene, Kōgetsu Hi immediately became tense.
Instead, it was Emerald, the daughter, who stepped in front of her mother.
"Who are you?"
One of the pirates, seeing Eric, snorted coldly: "You're the one who kidnapped the courtesan?"
"The Queen you mentioned, is she a subordinate of Kaido?" Eric stopped his training and looked at the group of pirates leisurely.
"That's right! Lord Queen will be here soon; hand over this woman if you know what's good for you!"
The pirate grinned, drawing his sword, his eyes gleaming with malice.
Eric was a bit puzzled; why were the Beast Pirates looking for Kōgetsu Hi after she went missing?
But that wasn't important.
These pirates were just right for testing his daughter's combat strength.
"Emerald, you handle them."
"Yes, Father!"
"Wait!"
Kōgetsu Hi suddenly stood up.
At that moment, she was no longer afraid, like a protective hen guarding her chick.
"You're so strong; this group of pirates can be dealt with easily. Why send my daughter to face them? What if she gets hurt?"
"It's to let her gain more practical experience,"
Eric said helplessly, "Emerald, go ahead."
Emerald looked at her mother, then at her father, feeling overwhelmed, having to bear the pressure from both parents at such a young age.
Who should she listen to?
"Mother, I won't get hurt."
In the end, Emerald still listened to Eric and slowly drew her sword from her waist.
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