One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

Chapter 153 Fulfilling the Promise

Jinan's days on Batalila Island passed unusually peacefully.

However, this tranquility was interrupted one afternoon by a surprising retching sound.

Lu Jiu was still busy in the garden.

Suddenly he covered his mouth and ran into the house in a slightly embarrassed manner.

Jin An turned his head and gave Roger a meaningful look:

"It seems that your ability to listen to the voices of all things is quite useful."

Roger had discussed Lu Jiu's situation half-seriously before, seemingly just to make her feel at ease to leave with Jin An.

But now, what Roger said at that time seems to be becoming a reality.

Roger was stunned for a moment, then he opened his mouth wide with an expression of disbelief:

"Is Lu Jiu really pregnant?"

This idea slowly turned into an unprecedented surprise in his mind.

Roger's heart was filled with mixed emotions, a little nervous but also full of joy.

This unexpected news suddenly opened a new chapter in his life.

Jin An was thinking, stroking his chin.

"Generally speaking, pregnant women will experience symptoms between 5 and 7 weeks."

"Lu Jiu vomited frequently today, so she is probably pregnant."

Jin An's voice was full of confidence. He had some medical knowledge and would take Lu Jiu's pulse after she came out.

Then it can be completely confirmed.

When Roger heard this inference, he couldn't hide his ecstasy.

In his view, this unexpected gift was like a surprise given by life in his twilight years.

"I didn't expect to have such a surprise in the last stage of my life."

Tears of excitement sparkled in Roger's eyes, and he felt extremely happy for the new life that was about to come into this world.

“I really hope to live longer...”

Roger's eyes fell on the closed door.

Lu Jiu is the love of his life, but he cannot be with her.

His eyes were filled with complex emotions, and every blink expressed apology.

There was a gloom in his eyes that was difficult to dispel.

He understood that the existence of this child meant that there was proof in this world that he had ever been here.

A life connected by blood means a new beginning.

However, the heavy responsibility of the future will fall on Lu Jiu's thin shoulders.

Roger's eyes flashed with determination, and he turned to Jin An.

"I don't want this child to go down the same path as me."

These words contain his reflection on his life.

Although he will not regret his choice, he wants to give his children a bright future.

"I see hope in you to change the world."

"I hope you can train him."

"Let him live his life in peace."

Jin An was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, "I don't want him to be a pirate either."

As a child, Ace developed a likable personality even though he grew up under the care of bandits.

If Ace were trained in a different way, maybe he would become better.

Jinan continued, "He has your blood in him."

"If his identity is exposed, he will have nowhere to escape."

At the end of the voice, Jin An also saw the fleeting worry in Roger's eyes.

Obviously, Roger also knew that the bloodline he left behind was in great danger before it was even born.

"Let the child take his mother's surname."

"As a dying man, I will leave him some legacy."

Roger's eyes penetrated the clouds, as if he wanted to touch the end of the sky.

He turned to Jin An, his eyes flashing with a complex and deep light.

“My life has not been lived in vain.”

There was a hint of relief in Roger's voice.

"Didn't we make a promise with you on Sky Island before?"

"I am still able to fight now."

There was no sadness in his tone, only a desire to fight and a determination to fulfill his promise.

"Let's fight the last battle of my life."

These words seemed like a shocking horn, announcing the beginning of a glorious battle.

Roger's spirit of always moving forward tells Jinan that even if life is exhausted, every life deserves to be given the deepest meaning.

"I will also teach you everything I have learned in my life."

He wants to pass on his lifelong wisdom and skills to Jinan, which is not only a trust in Jinan personally, but also a hope for the future.

That unspoken expectation is not only for Jin An's personal growth, but also for his unborn child.

Under the sunlight, Lu Jiu's figure looked extremely fragile.

She stood at the door with tears in her eyes, her palms gently resting on the door frame, as if looking for some support to prevent her body from falling to the ground.

Her tears sparkled, and after a period of thought, Lu Jiu slowly spoke,

"He was born to fight."

Although tears kept falling, her expression was strong. Nothing could defeat Lu Jiu, who had become a mother.

"Just satisfy him."

She knew Roger's character. Instead of stopping him, she decided to let him pursue the final battle and glory in the way he wanted.

Her voice became firm again.

"As for me...I will definitely raise this child into a man of great stature."

"..."

An irrepressible desire to fight ignited in Jinan's eyes.

Being able to fight against the Pirate King Roger is a rare opportunity for Jin An.

This kind of battle is different from the fighting on the sea. While it brings him tremendous pressure, it also allows him to learn from the opponent.

Although Jin An knew that Roger might not be able to display the peak strength of his life at this moment, this could not stop the passion in Jin An's heart from wanting to fight him.

The two men's eyes met, and their will and determination were conveyed without words.

"Take me with you, and we'll go fight somewhere else."

Roger knew that this battle was destined to be more than a brief one.

And once they started fighting, every attack was filled with devastating power.

This island, this land, may not be able to withstand their contest.

Even though Roger is not in peak physical condition, he is still one of the strongest men at sea.

He chose to start this duel that belonged only to them in the deserted sky, under the blue sky and on the sea.

At this moment, a flaming cloud appeared under their feet.

The flame cloud gently concealed the figures of the two people, and at the same time, it slowly carried them up into the sky, away from the island.

“Is this also your ability?”

"very funny."

Being wrapped in the flame cloud brought Roger a novel experience.