One Piece : Winged Dragons of the Beast Pirates

"Hmm,"

Ian tilted his head. "I personally think that, once in a while, parents should respect their children's wishes. Don't you agree?"

"Heh heh, Lord Ian!"

Dadan forced a stiff smile, cold sweat running down her face as she tried to appease him. "This brat is just a kid. He doesn't know anything. Please don't take it seriously."

"If he made you angry, then I'll apologize on his behalf!"

She was about to kneel down directly.

"..."

Shanks's expression was a little complicated.

"Dadan!"

Ace's face changed dramatically.

Dadan, the woman who had always shown disdain for him, was now willing to kneel down for his sake!

Ace's heart instantly felt like it had been struck.

"No need to go that far," Ian raised his hand, and the Armament Haki surged, instantly filling the space and directly supporting Dadan's body, preventing her from kneeling.

"However,"

He smiled at Ace and said, "You really have a good mother."

Mother?

Ace's mouth twitched, and memories flooded his mind.

Since he was young, he had been taken care of by Dadan.

This woman was rude, violent, selfish, and evil, always saying things like "It would be better if you little brat just died."

But, she did take care of him and made sure he grew up healthy, even though she was always complaining, she would still prepare food and clothes for him.

This time, even though she said the Golden Lion might come and that the island was very dangerous, she still spent many days accompanying him to sneak into the city to find Sabo.

Ace suddenly said, "Dadan, thank you."

"Ugh! What are you suddenly saying, you brat! Honestly, that's a bit disgusting."

Dadan was startled.

Then, Ace broke free from her hand and jumped in front of Ian, his back to Dadan. "Dadan, I really appreciate it! But, this is something I have to do!"

Saying that, he charged straight towards Ian.

Shanks's expression had already turned extremely serious.

Captain, your child is a huge problem!

This is not a challenge at all.

This is suicide!

"Ian!"

He spoke in a deep voice.

Ian simply nodded lightly.

"Ace!!"

Dadan screamed.

She instantly turned to glare at Ian, her eyes filled with fury as she looked at Ian, who had raised his hand towards Ace. "How dare you! If you hurt him, I'll kill you!!"

"Come on! Ian the Skyfire!"

Ace leaped up, his fist swinging fiercely towards Ian.

On his face, there was excitement, and also, relief.

Ian smirked, casually grabbing Ace's arm and slamming him onto a nearby table.

"Ace!"

Dadan instantly lunged towards Ian. "Bastard! Let him go!"

But the woman crashed into an invisible wall, blocked by the conqueror's haki Ian had released.

"Little brats should act like little brats."

Ian revealed a wicked smile, raising his hand. "Law, the sword."

Law didn't hesitate, immediately handing Ian his sword.

"Is he going to kill that guy?"

Uta exclaimed in shock.

There's no way it's going this far, right?!

"Ace!!"

Dadan was desperately hitting the barrier of haki, but it was completely useless.

Dadan.

Ace turned his head and looked at the woman's face, covered in tears, and his heart suddenly tightened.

Ian had already drawn his sword, its sharp blade reflecting the light.

"Stop! Stop, you beast!"

Dadan was nearly begging. "He's not even ten years old! He's just a child!!"

"That's right! That's right! He's the grandson of the navy hero Garp! If you kill him, Garp, that old bastard, won't let you off!"

"Eh!"

Luffy, still confused about the situation, was completely stunned.

Grandpa's grandson... who was that again?

Ian ignored it completely and swung his sword.

"No!"

Dadan screamed.

Sorry, Dadan.

Ace closed his eyes.

Someone like me... shouldn't have existed in the first place.

I've caused you so much trouble over the years.

If I weren't here, you would have had a better life.

But the expected pain never came.

Ace only felt a cold sensation on his butt.

And then...

Crack.

A sharp sound, followed by a sharp pain in his backside.

Eh?

Ace opened his eyes in confusion.

"Really, a brat should act like a brat."

Ian laughed.

The blade came down again.

Smack.

"Ahhh!!"

Ace's face instantly turned red, and the boy, who had been indifferent to the face of death, screamed, "Wh-wh-wh-what the hell are you doing?!!"

The pain in his body couldn't even compare to a fraction of the pain in his heart.

"Hahahahaha!"

On the side, Uta was holding her stomach, laughing. "This guy just got his pants pulled down and got a spanking from Ian!"

Red-Haired Shanks couldn't help but chuckle, but still seriously covered his daughter's eyes. 

"Uta, don't look."

Kuina's cheeks also turned red, and she turned her face away.

Zoro didn't think much of it, just laughing out loud.

Luffy laughed even louder, "So embarrassing! Hehehe!"

It wasn't just him. Ian's friends were laughing, and even the Red-Haired Pirates were laughing.

"Hahahahaha!"

The tavern turned into a sea of laughter once more.

"Ahhhhh!!"

Ace, feeling so ashamed, wished Ian would just kill him with one slash.

At this moment, Ian was more terrifying to him than a billion psychotic killers!

Dadan was stunned.

Then, she couldn't help but chuckle.

This little brat probably needed to be taught a lesson like this a long time ago.

"Dadan! Help me!!"

Ace cried out.

A while later.

Ian threw Ace back to Dadan, and the woman quickly hugged him tightly.

But Ace, frantic like a rabid dog, struggled desperately. "Bastard! I'll kill you! I'll kill you!"

"Now that's what a kid should act like."

Ian nodded in satisfaction, handing the sword back to Law.

Law threw the sword away with a look of disdain. Who knows if that brat had anything knocked out of him when he was beaten.

"Why make it so dramatic?"

Ian laughed and said, "A kid should enjoy playing, learning, and growing up, not—"

"Seeking their own death."

Ace's body suddenly trembled.

Ian grinned and said, "Kid, do you feel humiliated?"

"One day, I will kill you!!"

In Ace's heart, the hatred for Ian had already reached a level just below the one he had for his scumbag of a father.

"Then how about joining my ship?"

Ian said, "That way, you'll have the chance to take your revenge anytime."

Law's lips twitched.

As expected, Ian only takes an interest in the kids he's got his eye on.

Shanks couldn't help but glance at Ian.

But he couldn't just openly say that Ace was Roger's son.

"What?"

Ace froze, unable to understand Ian's logic. Without hesitation, he yelled, "What the hell are you talking about! I wish I could kill you right now!"

Dadan quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Ian-sama! Ace is still a kid. He doesn't deserve to be on your ship."

"But if you don't join now, I'll intentionally avoid you from now on," Ian reminded him. "And you'll never get the chance for revenge."

Mihawk twitched the corner of his eye.

Only Ian could say such things.

But who would be threatened by such nonsensical words?

"You bastard!"

Ace was about to explode. "That's so despicable!"

Mihawk twitched the corner of his mouth.

"There's really something."

"But, Ace,"

Ian's smile slightly faded, "Once you're on my ship, you'll be able to join me in changing this world."

"Huh?"

Ace was stunned.

"If this world makes you feel bored, like you want to leave right away, then how about trying to change it with me?"

Ian said, "No one is born into this world without purpose, and our meeting might be the moment of fate!"

"Kid, instead of ending everything in a pointless and boring way, would you want to join me in ending this chaotic era of pirates and rebuilding the world's order?"

Ace's pupils trembled.

The person he hated the most was his father, because he started the era of great pirates and brought endless suffering to the world.

But now, Ian was telling him that he wanted to end this chaotic era!

Ace couldn't help but think, if that day really came, if Ian truly did that thing, would that mean he had defeated his father?

Sigh.

Shanks sighed.

Ian, you're something else.

"You don't have to answer right away," Ian smiled, "We'll be staying here for a while, so you can take your time to think about it, but even if you refuse, remember one thing."

"Before you come after me for revenge, make sure you stay alive."

Ace's face stiffened, then he angrily turned his head, "I don't need you, you bastard, saying anything more!"

Later, at the Windmill Village dock, Ace stood by the shore, lost in thought.

He actually wanted to sit, but his butt hurt.

"Ace—"

Not far away, Dadan and the mountain bandits were watching his back with concern.

"Well, Ace actually got invited by someone as big as Ian!"

One of the mountain bandits said proudly, "No wonder he's the kid we raised!"

"Idiot! What nonsense are you talking?"

Dadan angrily punched the fool, "I don't want that kid becoming a pirate! I just want him to grow up safely!"

"Wow, Boss, that's totally what a mom would say!"

Another mountain bandit exclaimed.

"Old mom or something—"

Dadan's face flushed red.

Then.

Her expression became serious. "But I suddenly feel that maybe it wouldn't be bad for Ace to follow that guy and leave."

Ace, I never noticed it before, but you have such things hidden in your heart.

She casually said, "It's good that this brat is leaving. I'd also enjoy the peace."

Hmm?

Dadan suddenly noticed a small figure.

"Ace, is your Grandpa also a Grandpa?"

Ace heard a voice from behind.

"Huh?"

He turned around in surprise and saw the black-haired kid from the tavern earlier.

What is this guy talking about?

What does it mean, 'my Grandpa is also a Grandpa?

Completely couldn't understand.

Later.

Out on the sea, still some distance from the Goa Kingdom, a dog-headed warship was swiftly approaching.

"Damn Ian! And Shanks! How dare they go wild in my old hometown!"

An elderly man with a dog-head hat stood at the bow of the ship, holding a transponder snail. "Kuzan, your assigned area is nearby! Get over here quickly!"

"Ah, I don't really mind, but Mr. Garp, isn't it a bit improper for you to leave your post like this?"

A sleepy voice came from the transponder snail. "And didn't the higher-ups issue a command not to interfere with Ian and the others?"

"What do you understand! Family is different!"

The old man angrily hung up the phone.

A few days later, the year 1511 of the Sea Calendar came to an end.

Today was the last day of the year, December 31st.

At Windmill Village, in order to celebrate New Year's Eve, the pirates had prepared a banquet. As night fell, the party would begin.

And at the same time...

Above the Goa Kingdom, high, high in the sky, an island rapidly approached.

On the edge of the island, Shiki sat cross-legged, gazing down at the island below.

"Hehehe! The last day of the year, huh? What a perfect timing!"

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