One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 197: Haiyuan Calendar 1488

"Brother! The Rockefeller Pirates have been patrolling this sea area more frequently lately. Should we avoid their attack?"

Bin Jack looked at Bondi World with a worried expression.

Anyone could see the concern on his face.

Although the World Pirates had been thriving in this region over the past year, they were still up against Rockefeller Charlotte, the world's greatest swordsman, who was as infamous as Golden Lion Shiki.

That thought alone made Bin Jack uneasy.

Gulp, gulp!

Bondi World sat on the deck, drinking, looking at his anxious brother.

"What are you afraid of? I haven't been sitting idle for the past year. My strength has increased significantly. Even if I can't defeat Charlotte, I can easily escape. There's nothing to be afraid of!"

Bondi World said nonchalantly, taking another swig from his bottle.

With his personality, he never took anyone seriously—unless they had already defeated him.

Even Shiki the Golden Lion wasn't an exception.

He touched the scar on his left eye. If the cut had been even a millimeter deeper, he would have lost his vision in that eye.

That wound was a lifelong reminder—one that filled him with hatred.

One day, he would return the favor to Shiki.

He had never replaced the broken-horned hat on his head, keeping it as a constant reminder of his vengeance.

Even in his dreams, he relived that humiliating moment—he had barely seen Shiki's silhouette before dozens of flying sword slashes rained down on him and his crew.

By the time he realized what was happening, the World Pirates had suffered heavy casualties, and he was forced to flee like a coward.

That shame would haunt him for the rest of his life.

Bin Jack, seeing his brother's determination, knew there was no use arguing.

He had known Bondi World his entire life—once he set his mind on something, no one could change it.

Bin Jack sighed inwardly.

"I just hope we don't cross paths with the Rockefeller Pirates."

But his hopes did nothing.

As the undisputed ruler of this sea region, Charlotte had already given orders to keep an eye on the World Pirates.

The next day, intelligence arrived.

"Haha! You're really bold! You're staying this close to Kami Island? Looks like you've got your eyes on me!"

Charlotte sneered as he read the latest report on the World Pirates.

"Captain! Shall I go and kill him?"

Wolfe stepped forward, looking at Charlotte.

Charlotte glanced at Wolfe, rolling his eyes.

"If you could kill Bondi World, I'd make you the captain of my pirate crew!"

Though he silently mocked Wolfe, Charlotte remained composed and replied calmly.

"This Bondi World was able to escape from Shiki, which proves his strength. I'll deal with him personally."

Charlotte wasn't about to belittle Bondi World.

If he openly said, "You're not strong enough to fight him, so I'll do it myself," it would be demoralizing for his crew.

After hearing Charlotte's words, Wolfe understood and stepped back.

However, despite saying he would handle it, Charlotte didn't immediately pursue Bondi World.

He had more important matters to deal with.

His next child was about to be born.

With the due date approaching in the next two weeks, Charlotte had no time to be distracted by anything else.

A few days later…

Charlotte stood outside the room.

Then, a clear cry rang out.

His eleventh child had been born.

The baby was a boy, born to Gillian.

Charlotte had already chosen a name.

"From now on, he'll be called Rockefeller Trunks! How does that sound?"

Charlotte cradled the newborn in his arms, gently rocking him as he looked at Gillian, who lay in bed, her face pale from childbirth.

"Master, everything is up to you. Trunks is a beautiful name," Gillian said softly, smiling as she gazed at her child.

This was her second child.

Charlotte continued rocking the baby in his arms, feeling a sense of contentment.

Time passed quickly once again.

Two more children were born into the Rockefeller family.

Both were boys.

This made Charlotte wish for another daughter.

But he cherished his sons nonetheless.

He quickly named them:

Rockefeller Kakarot (Eighth Son)

Rockefeller Giberta (Ninth Son)

With Trunks, the seventh son, that made three new children for the year 1487 of the Haiyuan Calendar.

The Rockefeller family had now grown from ten members to thirteen.

Ever since the Battle of the Valley of the Gods, Charlotte had three new children every year.

At this rate, he was rapidly expanding his lineage.

Charlotte firmly believed that in ten years, the Rockefeller family would become the most powerful family on the seas.

February, Haiyuan Calendar 1488

A piece of news shook the world.

"Admiral Zephyr's family was brutally slaughtered by pirates!"

The shocking revelation caused Zephyr, who was stationed in the New World, to collapse on his knees.

"General!"

"General!"

The surrounding marines rushed to his side.

Zefa didn't faint, but he knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face as he clenched the newspaper tightly in his hands.

"This… this is impossible!"

Zephyr shouted, his voice filled with grief.

He refused to believe what he was reading.

"General, please accept our condolences," one officer murmured, bowing his head.

"No! I don't believe it! I need to return to Marine Headquarters!"

Zephyr stood up abruptly and marched toward the port, his footsteps heavy with anger and despair.

No one dared to stop him.

Silently, they all followed him.

Marine Headquarters

"You've all seen the news. Pirates have openly attacked the family of a high-ranking marine officer.

We've investigated this matter thoroughly—it was the pirates Zephyr had spared in the past who took revenge on him!

We must capture them and bring justice to Zephyr!"

Cyborg Sora sat at his desk, his expression dark as he addressed the room.

Sitting before him were Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and other senior officers.

For once, even the carefree Garp was grim-faced and silent.

He wasn't his usual goofy self—instead, his hands were clenched into tight fists, his muscles tense with barely restrained fury.

Zefa wasn't just a fellow admiral—he was their longtime friend and comrade.

"I'll hunt them down myself," Garp declared, his voice low and filled with rage.

"I'll capture these pirates and let Zephyr execute them personally."

Sora didn't respond immediately.

Just then, a messenger burst into the room.

"Report! Admiral Zephyr has requested to return to Marine Headquarters! He is en route now!"

The room fell into a heavy silence.

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