To the end of the sea [One Piece]

My name is Ikegawa Shunji.

Unlike most children, my last name comes from my mother. Every time I asked my father, he would touch my head gently and say in a tone that I didn't quite understand: "Junji is the same." 7

What's the same thing? I don't know either.

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I especially like my parents’ friends. Although they are not in the Sea of ​​Dreams all year round, the house will become very lively every time someone comes to play, and mom and dad will be in a particularly good mood.

Although Uncle Zoro looks fierce, he is actually very gentle to me. He gave me a toy knife and taught me how to use it. My mother always dislikes him and always tells me not to imitate him in drinking, as it will lead to Alzheimer's disease.

"How long do you have to talk about this??" He said to my mother fiercely, "Don't think I won't fight you in front of the kid!"

"Oh ho." My mother rarely looks like a child in front of me, but every time she meets Uncle Sauron, she can't help it. "Come and try it, Watermelon Peel, who is afraid of you?"

My dad looked like he wanted to break up the fight, but I knew he wanted to join my mom.

I don’t know what Uncle Zoro did to make my parents dislike him so much. But I understand that they actually have a very good relationship, because when he was away, my father would always think of saving good wine for Uncle Zoro when he saw it, and my mother would mutter that it would be better if Mustard Head was here when she was practicing her sword.

My mother is really awesome, she can think of a different nickname for Uncle Zoro every time.

Aunt Robin is very beautiful, and I particularly like her opal-like eyes.

It would be better if you don't bring me a bunch of books every time you come.

Just like Uncle Chopper, marshmallows are the best.

Although he is called Uncle Chopper, in private I usually just call him Chopper. After all, he has not grown taller in all these years, and even I have surpassed him.

It’s hard to call a cute reindeer “uncle” who is all fluffy and loves to eat marshmallows.

Chopper has very good medical skills. It is said that he lived in the Sea of ​​Dreams for several years when I was just born, just to take care of me for fear of any problems.

My mom has a photo of me sleeping with Chopper in my arms, and every time she takes it out she laughs so hard that she can’t stand up straight.

"It's so funny how you dare not move, Chopper." Mom wiped her tears, "Junji really treats you like a doll."

I'm quite ashamed, but I don't think I can be blamed.

+ + +

It is said that I was scared to tears when I first met Uncle Brooke. From then on, he was greatly shocked and even cried during the concert.

There's nothing you can do about it. It would be strange if a baby didn't cry when he saw an eyeless skeleton waving to you.

It took me many years to accept this fact, but it was much easier to accept the talking Chopper and the blue-skinned Uncle Jinbei.

As for Uncle Franky? Come on, I jumped on him the first time I saw him.

A man's romance is a mecha!

Uncle Franky said that when I grow up to be a pirate, he would personally give me a ship, but my mother interrupted him.

"Let Junji choose what he wants to do." Mom touched my head, "Whether it's a pirate or a navy, as long as you are happy."

In fact, as long as you are on the sea, you can do anything. After all, I was taken to the bottom of the sea by my uncle Jinbei when I was very young. From that time on, I was fascinated by that dark blue land.

Aunt Nami is my mother's best friend. She bought me many of my clothes.

"Can't boys dress up? We, Junji, are so handsome, there will definitely be a lot of girls chasing after us in the future!" Aunt Nami glanced at my dad when she said this, "Just don't get involved in women's affairs like your dad. "

I saw my dad quickly glance at my mom, and then said, "I don't have one. If you don't believe me, just ask Ena!"

My mother chuckled lightly and walked over to hand the fruit to Aunt Nami: "Junji can't do that."

Aunt Nami loves to eat oranges, and she even likes them so much that she has them tattooed on her body. I said I wanted to get a tattoo too, and she readily agreed, saying she would wait until I grew up.

But what I like most about her is the pocket money she secretly gives me every time she comes.

"No spending indiscriminately, do you hear me? Otherwise there will be no next time." She made a face at me, "Learn to manage money in installments, don't learn from your Uncle Luffy."

Uncle Luffy – Uncle Luffy used to be my favorite uncle, he was just so funny.

He would stretch out his arms and take me up to the sky, and the two of us could play all over the sea of ​​dreams while shouting.

The only downside was that I would get beat up by my mom when I got home.

Although it hurt a lot, the bump on Uncle Luffy's head was three times the size of mine, so I felt more relieved instantly.

Every time we admit our mistakes honestly, we will do it again next time.

The most important thing is that Uncle Luffy has a magical power. You never seem to feel sad when you are around him, as if everything in this world is full of possibility.

Even though he and I seemed to be forever getting into trouble and getting beaten every time, everyone liked Uncle Luffy.

I am no exception!

Until Uncle Usopp replaced him.

Sorry Uncle Luffy, you will always be my favorite.

But for now, the person I most want to come to my house is Uncle Usopp.

It’s not because he has owned all the toys I’ve had since I was little, nor is it because he can tell stories.

But because of…

+ + +

"Come meet Manda." My mother waved to me, "She is the daughter of your Uncle Usopp and Aunt Keya."

Uncle Usopp often said that he had a daughter, but this was the first time he brought Dream Sea to play with. I ran out excitedly and saw a little girl with light blond hair standing there timidly, her head sticking out from behind Aunt Keya's legs.

I was stunned at that moment, but I subconsciously said something stupid.

"Her nose is so long."

After a few seconds of silence, Manda burst into tears and ran away. My mother quickly apologized to Aunt Keya, pinched my ears and pulled me over: "Junji, this kid speaks bluntly... He didn't mean it, I'm so sorry."

Aunt Keya didn't care: "It doesn't matter...I'll go get Manda back."

"Let this kid go." My dad also glared at me, "How can I teach your Ikegawa Shunji? How dare you make a girl cry? There will be no food for you tonight!"

When I followed Uncle Luffy to demolish the house, my mother was the most angry, but once I messed with a girl, my father would be scarier than anyone else. I'm confused about this too.

However, the concepts I had accepted since childhood made me feel very guilty, so I ran out to find Manda without saying a word.

"I'm sorry." When I found her in the corner of the yard, I bowed directly to her, "I really didn't mean it! Please forgive me!"

Manda looked at me with sobs and said, "You lied to me."

"I never lie." I raised my head seriously and looked directly into her eyes, "My mother won't let me lie."

Perhaps my eyes were too sincere, so she turned her head in confusion: "My nose is ugly."

"Why?" I straightened up, a little confused, "I'm just telling the truth. Your nose is indeed a bit long, but I think it's cute."

Manda turned her head in panic like a frightened little animal: "But... cute??"

I nodded and sat down next to her: "And it's very special. How cool. No one else has a long nose but you have one, and Uncle Usopp also has one. Isn't this the most unique gift your father gave you."

It seemed that this was the first time she heard this statement. She moved to make room for me and sniffed: "The little boy in the village said that I am a long-nosed monster."

As my father, Sanji, taught me, I instantly became furious when I heard these words: "Where are they? Take me back, and I will beat them for you."

Manda lowered her head: "It's not a big deal..."

"Commenting on a girl's appearance is the most outrageous thing in the world!" This is what my mother taught me. I was filled with indignation: "And Manda, you are very good-looking, with beautiful hair, a long but small nose, and very white skin. Your voice is nice too...Why do they say this about you? Are they good-looking themselves?"

After saying these words, there was a moment of silence. I realized later that I had spoken out what was in my heart, and my ears immediately started to feel hot.

Manda was obviously very embarrassed. She blushed and didn't speak for a long time. Just when I decided to say something more to break the awkwardness, she whispered something.

"None of them are as good-looking as you..."

"Huh?" I didn't hear clearly, and when I was about to get closer and ask, I was interrupted by a teasing voice.

"As expected of Sanji's son... Shunji?"

I raised my head and shouted in surprise: "Aunt Reijiu!"

I met Grandpa Becky and Grandma Chiffon, and Uncle Bates. But I have never seen grandpa and grandma, only Aunt Reijiu.

My grandma seemed to have passed away a long time ago. My mother told me this. But no one has ever mentioned my grandfather to me. I always thought that he passed away early like my grandmother.

Aunt Reijiu looked very haggard today. I stood up worriedly and asked, "Are you okay, Aunt Reijiu?"

"I'm fine." She rubbed my short silver hair and looked at my curly eyebrows tenderly, "Where are your father and mother? This child is..."

She looked at Manda behind me: "Is she... the sniper king's daughter?"

"Yeah." I nodded, "Uncle Usopp and they are all in the living room."

She smiled at Manda, who was a little scared of strangers, and walked towards the house.

+ + +

I saw Manda and Uncle Usopp off in the evening, and when I returned home, I noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere.

"What happened?" I hugged my mother's waist and rubbed her arm with my head.

Usually at this time, my father would come over with a dark face, hold me by the collar and drive me away, hug my mother and say things like "Stay away from my wife, you bastard", but not today.

"Go to sleep." Mom leaned down and kissed my face and winked.

I have always thought that my mother is the most beautiful woman in the world - although children will think their mother is the most beautiful, I have never seen anyone more beautiful than her.

So Aunt Nami's suggestion that my father was involved in promiscuity is simply a fantasy. No other woman is half as beautiful as my mom, and my dad would have to be a fool to do that.

"Good night, Mom." I stood on tiptoes and kissed her. I glanced at Dad and hesitated for a second, then ran over and kissed him too.

"Good night." I said to him.

"Tsk, don't say good night to me in such a perfunctory tone. It's just differential treatment, you brat." My dad sighed and ruffled my hair, "Brush your teeth well and cover yourself with a quilt."

+ + +

I said I was going to sleep, but I didn't.

I snuck out and hid behind the door listening to their conversation. Because both of them were very good at seeing, hearing and sex, especially my mother, I didn’t dare to get too close and could only hear intermittent sounds.

"Reiju never...Jelma...went back."

I heard my father say excitedly: "Back then... it doesn't matter anymore! I gave... Junji just to stop using my last name..."

His mother seemed to be comforting him: "But you are here...if you die, Reiju will die too."

My breathing was messed up for a moment, and I immediately covered my mouth. The living room fell silent instantly.

I didn't dare to stay a second longer and ran back to my room immediately.

I was lying on the bed with my eyes closed, and soon I heard footsteps.

It's not my father's footsteps, it's my mother's gentle steps.

She quickly opened the door and sat beside my bed. She flicked my forehead gently and said, "Stop pretending."

I sat up and covered my head: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop... I just..."

"We should say sorry for making Junji worry about us." Mom is always gentle and considerate. I relaxed and snuggled into her arms: "I heard you said that Aunt Reijiu will..."

"I didn't want to tell you." Mom sighed, "Auntie... encountered a little trouble. But don't worry, dad and I will go to help auntie."

"Are it just the two of you?" I hugged my mother tightly, a little scared, "Can you ask Uncle Chopper to follow you? Don't worry if you get hurt..."

"No, it's just us." Mom's tone was gentle but unquestionable, "This is a matter in Dad's family, so there is no need to involve uncles, aunts and others, your dad and I are enough."

I wanted to say something else, but she tucked me into the bed: "Okay, don't worry, okay? Just sleep well this time."

I looked at her emerald eyes that were still bright in the dark and nodded.

"Good night."

+ + +

They left me in the care of Aunt Brynn.

In fact, it was supposed to be Uncle Bingshan's job, but Aunt Bryn came to the Sea of ​​Dreams the day before they left.

She is one of the most famous pastry chefs in the world, but her hobby is traveling the world.

She is a very cute-looking aunt, with curly brown hair tied into a high ponytail, and a camera hanging on her chest. It is said that it was the one my mother used and was later given to her.

When my mother gave her the camera, she said something.

[Use it to record this beautiful and vast world with your own hands]

Then they all cried.

+ + +

"I'm just passing by to see Eina!" Aunt Bryn put her hands on her hips and looked at me, "It's okay to be asked to take care of your little guy all of a sudden. You told me that you called the little thieving cats to pick you up? Go ahead? Where? Do your parents know??"

Like a little adult, I said seriously: "Aunt Nami said she will explain to you when she comes."

She looked unhappy but indulged me as always.

I only called Aunt Nami, but I didn’t expect all the uncles and aunts to come.

I was just worried about my parents and wanted Aunt Nami to take me to follow them secretly. After all, she is the best navigator in the world, and you never have to worry about getting lost if you follow her.

"Come up, Shunji." Uncle Jinbei stretched out his hand to me, "Thank you for telling Nami this, otherwise we wouldn't know that Sanji and Ena made their own decisions."

"You can come with us, but there is one condition you must meet. If you can't do it, you are not allowed to come up." Uncle Zoro said seriously, "Follow Nami, and you are prohibited from moving without her order."

"I promise." I nodded heavily, "I will definitely protect Aunt Nami."

Aunt Nami and Uncle Usopp burst out laughing. I scratched my head and looked over blankly, and found that everyone was suppressing laughter.

"As expected of Ena's son." Aunt Robin came over, "Okay, I agree to take him with me."

I got on the boat in a daze, and Uncle Franky took us sailing into the distance.

"Originally, except for Luffy, no one agreed to take you there." Uncle Usopp squatted next to me and said, "But Nami's words made us change our minds."

"She said, since Shunji told us the news just to find Sanji and Ena, isn't it too much for us to live up to his expectations?"

"And you should thank Brooke. It was his words that made us decide." Uncle Usopp smiled. "He said that when Junji looked at the sea, there was light in his eyes."

I looked at Uncle Brooke gratefully.

He's not scary at all, he's the cutest bone in the world.

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I will never forget that day.

When they arrived in the North Sea, a country named Germa was fighting with another country's fleet. Artillery fire and smoke filled the entire ocean and darkened half of the sky.

I had never seen such a scene before, and subconsciously squeezed Aunt Nami's hand.

"Remember your instructions, right?" She was also very serious, "No running around."

I swallowed and nodded.

Then, in my shocked eyes, I saw my uncles and aunts jumping off the boat, showing a side that had never been shown to me before.

Uncle Sauron took the lead and chopped off the opponent's main ship's sail with one strike. He was surrounded by a terrifying aura and rushed into the enemy ship like a lion.

Uncle Franky transformed into a robot I didn't recognize and drove Aunt Robin behind enemy lines. After Aunt Robin got close, she rose into the air and transformed into a pair of wings, instantly subduing a group of soldiers like petals scattering.

Uncle Luffy was actually the first to rush out. When he reappeared, he had already ejected to the opponent's base camp. His fist suddenly transformed into a sledgehammer and exploded the main ship.

The person who surprised me the most was actually Chopper. He, who is usually shorter than me, instantly changed into several forms, clearing away the enemies between the two fleets.

Uncle Jinbei was at the helm, and the boat seemed to be alive in his hands, easily dodging stray bullets.

And Uncle Usopp made me finally understand that all the stories he told me about the Sniper King were not legends.

He knocked the gun out of the general's hand with one shot, and accurately knocked down the opponent's sniper.

+ + +

Our high-profile support quickly attracted attention, and the enemy's artillery shells began to scatter towards us. My heart suddenly rose to my throat.

"Aunt Nami..." My voice trembled, "Can Uncle Jinbei escape..."

"No," Aunt Nami said, smiling playfully at my horrified eyes, "because we don't need to hide."

I looked up at the sky and realized that a large number of unnatural thunderclouds had gathered in the sky at some point, and they were gathering momentum.

The moment before the cannonballs struck, thousands of thunders were fired instantly. The light pierced me so hard that I couldn't open my eyes. When I looked over, all the cannonballs had been shot down on the sea.

"It's amazing..." I stared at the sky blankly, the excitement and admiration in my heart were beyond words.

This is, mom and dad’s friends...

Just when my heart was beating fast and I couldn't help myself, I saw my father's figure.

He shuttled quickly among Germa's soldiers, his long legs bursting with blazing fire, like an elegant and fierce eagle.

"Dad!" I called out, but he obviously couldn't hear my voice. Instead, he saw the sudden chaos on the other side, and his face was so shocked that he almost froze.

Chopper fell next to him and talked with him briefly, and then the two of them worked together in perfect understanding to defeat a group of enemies.

Our sudden addition instantly reversed the situation of the battle, and the opponent was quickly defeated. At the last moment, a flash of silver appeared in front of my eyes.

If all this today is enough for me to recall for the rest of my life, the next scene will be etched in my heart forever.

My mother was like a sword glowing with cold light, moving silently across the battlefield. Her speed was so fast that I couldn’t see her face clearly. I could only judge her position by the number of fallen enemies.

She practices swordplay every day, but she has never seen such a real scene. I only knew that she and Uncle Zoro were both powerful, but I didn't expect them to be so handsome.

And she suddenly stopped, rising into the air at the same pace as her father, and a huge field spread out between her hands.

I watched mesmerized as she cleared the battlefield and then landed lightly.

I suddenly understood why she said that she and her father were enough.

My mom has been my forever idol from that day on.

+ + +

Everything ended so quickly, and they quickly returned to the boat. I rushed up to them with red cheeks and wanted to cheer, but I froze in place the next second.

I saw my dad rushing over with a gloomy face, more angry than I had ever seen before.

The human survival instinct made me find the shelter that could protect me as quickly as possible - behind Aunt Nami.

+ + +

After apologizing to them, my mother suddenly said something to my father.

"Do you want him to see Junji?"

I saw my father’s expression became visibly ugly, and he was silent for a long time.

I was confused and had no idea who they were talking about. Until the white-haired old man walked towards us on crutches, followed by Aunt Reijiu.

He didn't notice me at first, but then he suddenly saw my eyebrows, and suddenly his whole body started to tremble.

"Accept the reality." Aunt Reiju said coldly behind him, "Jelma has long been a legend in the past. If Sanji, Eina, and the Straw Hat Pirates hadn't come this time, we would have Defeated."

"That's how it was in Totland back then, right? How long will it take you to let go of your so-called pride?"

The old man didn't speak, but squatted down in front of me.

"May I have your name?"

I subconsciously looked at my mother with my peripheral vision, and she nodded slightly.

"Junji." I said.

"Vinsmoke... Shunji?"

"No." I answered him firmly, "My surname is Chi Chuan."

He stood up in despair and quickly regained his expressionless expression, while I ran to my mother's side.

He seemed to have aged ten years again in an instant, his tall and hunched body slowly walked towards Germa's ruined castle. They looked at him, and then there was a very small "You decide."

Everyone seemed to be relieved.

"Who is he?" I raised my head and asked my mother. She gently touched my head, squatted down and looked at me levelly.

"I told Junji about grandma, right?" she said.

"Yes." I nodded, "Grandma suffered a lot for Dad and died of illness."

Mom looked at my facial features, with a layer of mist flowing in her eyes: "Grandma was trying to protect dad. She left her love to dad, and then dad and mom fell in love, and the two of us gave birth to you together. So Junji, Just like dad, you are a child born with this tenderness and love."

"That old man's eyebrows are the same as mine." I said suddenly.

Mom was not surprised: "Well, because he is your grandfather."

I was the one who was surprised.

"Why——?" I asked confusedly, "Why hasn't grandpa come to see me for so long, and he didn't come to see me just now..."

"Grandpa made many mistakes, and even deeply hurt my father and aunt." Mom said, "He has never been able to understand love and tenderness in his life, so he has never been able to make up for the mistakes he made."

"But..." She sighed, raised her head and looked at the back of her father and aunt watching their grandfather walk away, and said with some emotion, "People are more emotional when they get older. I hope he has a chance to understand all this."

+ + +

I looked at my mother and then did something I didn't even understand why I did it at the time.

I ran to my father and tugged on his sleeve. He put away the ugly expression on his face and asked gently: "What's wrong?"

Then I stood up on my tiptoes and kissed his face.

Under the surprised eyes of the adults, I said to him seriously: "Dad, I love you. Even when you are old, I will always love you very much."

So don't be so sad.

He stared at me in silence for a long time, then hugged me tightly.

Then, my mother came from behind and hugged me, and my father reached out and hugged me and her into his arms.