The pinnacle of the navy! It all started when Garp captured him Chapter 060

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The setting sun shines on the village of Liming Island in the East China Sea, and the sky is golden and red.

In the small village at the foot of the green hills, smoke rises from the chimneys; from time to time, the lowing of oxen and the noise of children playing can be heard from the ridges of the fields.

A tall figure slowly walked onto the village road, wearing a white “justice” cloak, which was particularly eye-catching in the afterglow of the setting sun.

“Hey! Roy is back!!!”

The shouts from the distant fields caused a commotion, and several villagers carrying hoes stood up straight, laughing from ear to ear.

“The big shot of our village is back!”

“What rare things did you bring this time?”

“Is it candy? Is it jerky?”

Roy chuckled and took out several bags of colorful candies from his arms, throwing them to the children running over: “Don’t rush, don’t rush, everyone gets one!”

“Wow~” the children cheered and rushed forward, rolling in the fallen leaves with laughter.

The adults nearby looked at the scene, their faces filled with doting and pride.

At this time, an old man wearing an old cotton vest and with wrinkles on his face from smiling walked over slowly. He was the famous “boastful uncle” in the village.

He looked up at Roy’s three-meter-tall figure, stretched out his hand to pat his shoulder, but could barely reach his arm. He simply patted him vigorously a few times: “Boy, your uncle was just saying it casually back then, but you really paved the entire village road into a kingdom-level avenue, hahaha!”

Roy smiled and scratched his head: “Of course I remember what you said. It’s much more convenient to go to the market in town now, right?”

“Of course not!” the old uncle said proudly, “People from the three neighboring villages come to our shop to buy things, saying that we are ‘walking on the road of justice’, hahahaha!”

The laughter echoed in the village, and together with the sunset, it created an extremely warm atmosphere of homecoming.

Dawn Island · Roy’s House · At dinner time, the charcoal fire is burning brightly and an enticing aroma wafts from the kitchen.

The wooden table is filled with steaming home-cooked dishes, including sea beef stewed with potatoes, fresh fish soup, braised seaweed in sauce… the aroma is so appetizing.

“It’s time to eat!” Grandma Irene greeted with a smile, holding the last pot of fried meatballs in her hand.

Luffy and Ace couldn’t sit still any longer and almost jumped onto the dining table: “I want that meatball!”

“Ace, don’t take my bowl!!”

“Eat slowly!” Old Man Rock glared at them with a stern face, “You two are the only ones who talk too fast! The food isn’t even served yet!”

Roy sat at one side of the long table, watching this scene with a gentle curve at the corner of his mouth. When everyone had almost finished eating, he put down his chopsticks and looked at his parents seriously.

“Dad, Mom…are you really unwilling to move to Marinford? I have arranged a house there. The Navy Headquarters is safer and I feel more at ease there.”

Rock and Irene looked at each other. Irene gently put down the spoon and said softly, “Silly child, we have lived here all our lives. Our friends, neighbors, and habits are all here.”

Rock snorted, but his tone was unusually gentle: “Don’t always treat us as old people. Even if there is danger, we have ways to protect ourselves.”

Irene patted Roy’s hand and said, “As long as we know that you grow up safely and healthily, we will be satisfied.”

After a moment of silence, Roy nodded solemnly: “Then you promise me that if anything happens, you must contact me using Den Den Mushi! No matter where I am, I can rush back immediately!”

“I know, I know. You’re as nagging as your mother.” Rock picked up the wine bowl and drank it all.

“I heard it, old man!” Irene scolded with a smile, and added more rice to the three people’s bowls, “Eat quickly, don’t just talk, you have a long body.”

The night wind blew past my ears with the fragrance of flowers and plants. A bright moon hung high in the sky, with stars twinkling among the stars.

Roy stood alone in the yard, looking up at the night sky.

Behind me was a lighted roof and warm laughter could be heard.

The light of the sky was reflected in his eyes, but his heart had already flown far away.

“Grand Line Pure Gold, a rare item that can keep people young forever…”

“If that thing really exists…”

He looked down at Irene and Rock sitting at the dining table through the window, two familiar and aging figures.

The memory of the orphan’s struggle for survival in the previous life came back to me, and it was as if a string in my heart was gently plucked.

“With my current abilities… as long as there is a clue, I can find it.”

He clenched his fists, his eyes as determined as ever.

“I will make sure that you live a healthy and happy life forever.”

The night sky is quiet, the stars are twinkling, and there is peace. Behind him is the harbor that he cherishes so much.

The next morning, a thin mist was lingering and roosters began to crow.

The sun had not yet set over the mountains, but white smoke was already rising from Roy’s chimney, and the aroma of fried food was coming from the kitchen.

Grandma Irene was busy in front of the stove wearing an apron. Thick soup was stewing in a small pot, and a large baking tray was filled with freshly baked jerky and honey biscuits, exuding an enticing aroma.

“Luffy, open your mouth, it’s not cold yet!”

As she put the biscuits into the bag, she kept nagging, “No matter how hard you train, you can’t go hungry! Especially you, Luffy, you forget your last name as soon as you eat meat, be careful not to choke!”

“Mmmmm!” Luffy had already stuffed three biscuits into his mouth, his cheeks were puffed up like a hamster, and there were oil stains at the corners of his mouth.

He nodded frantically and shouted, “Grandma’s cooking is the best!”

Ace stood aside, crossed his arms, and looked at this guy with a headache: “Can’t you say goodbye to your grandma like a normal person? At least don’t have something in your mouth…”

“This is also a way of expressing feelings!” Luffy laughed and almost choked on the cookie crumbs.

“Cough, cough, cough—!”

“See!” Ace patted his back and shook his head helplessly, “What a troublesome guy.”

On the wooden steps at the door, old man Rock stood with his hands behind his back. He was wearing a gray-blue cotton coat, which made him look a little thin in the morning breeze.

He seemed to be looking up at the sky, but in fact his eyes were following the movements of his two grandsons.

He said sternly, “Training is training, but don’t be lazy. Remember to write me a letter every month!”

“Grandpa, I’m not a child anymore.”

Ace rolled his eyes, but the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously, “Don’t worry, we will definitely work harder than anyone else!”

Roy walked up to his father and said in a low voice, “Dad, let’s go.”

Rock said “hmm” and waved his hand casually: “I know, I know, let’s go and don’t delay anything. Well… come back when you have time.”

“We certainly will.” Roy smiled and nodded, with a rare softness in his eyes.

A moment before leaving, Ace and Luffy ran to Irene, opened their arms at the same time, and hugged her tightly.

“Grandma, we want to eat the stew you make next time! Stew more and make bigger chunks!” Luffy said with shining eyes.

Irene smiled and rubbed his head while carefully hanging up the dry food bag: “Okay, next time grandma will stew beef brisket for you and make your favorite rice cakes.”

Ace said seriously: “Grandma, I will work hard to become stronger. Next time I come back, it won’t just be for food. I want you to be proud of me.”

Irene’s eyes were hot, but she still tried to hold back her tears. She reached out to help him straighten his shirt and said, “Silly boy, you have always been our pride.”

Roy stood behind the two of them and whispered, “Mom, let’s go.”

“Let’s go.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand gently, and a spatial wave slowly opened up.

Irene waved her hand: “Be careful on the road, and remember to call home.”

Rock snorted and turned his head away: “…Don’t let anyone underestimate our navy from the East China Sea!”

But his eyes had already unconsciously looked towards the center of the space fluctuations, as if he wanted to watch the three figures who were about to leave for a second longer.

The next moment, three figures disappeared in the morning mist.

In the empty yard, the wind blew the bamboo forest, making a rustling sound.

Irene walked up to Rock and patted his shoulder gently, her tone full of joking: “You arrogant old man, you are obviously the most reluctant, but you still pretend to be so serious.”

“Well… who is reluctant?”

Rock coughed lightly and responded stiffly, “You brats just need to be tempered. It’s better for you to go out and gain experience as soon as possible!”

“Hehe~”

Irene smiled but didn’t continue to expose it.

She reached out and gathered Rock’s cloak for him, and said gently, “It’s getting cold, don’t stand outside for too long.”

“Um.”

Rock nodded, but still didn’t move. His eyes were still fixed on the direction the children left. There was a faint luster in his eyes, and they seemed a little moist.

Those were his three proudest children and the softest concerns in his heart.