The Future Talent of the Caesar Family? The Arrival of New Life!
At the banquet, the crew drank wine and feasted heartily on meat.
As musicians, Wei Na and Brook played many familiar pieces together, filling the Rex with excitement. The entire crew was genuinely happy about Caesar's return.
"From what Lily said earlier… You brought back the Sparkling Fruit and the Angel Fruit this time?"
Curious as ever, Kyle—true to her cat-like instincts—took a sip of wine, hesitated for a moment after setting her glass down, but ultimately couldn't hold back her curiosity.
The moment those words were spoken, the rest of the crew turned their eyes to Caesar, their expressions practically screaming, Tell us already!
Not only Kyle but everyone was eager to know about the two Devil Fruits. After hearing the three women's descriptions, their curiosity about the origins of such rare fruits had only grown.
Seeing their anticipation, Caesar chuckled, downed the rest of his wine, and stood up.
"You really want to know?"
"Boss, don't keep us in suspense—just spill it already!" Brad, still chewing on a large piece of meat, spoke with a simple and honest expression.
"That's right, Captain! How did you get your hands on such powerful fruits?" Barrett added, his youthful enthusiasm shining through.
To him, Caesar seemed capable of anything.
"Alright, I'll tell you a little about it," Caesar said with a smirk before continuing, "The Angel Fruit is a Mythical Zoan."
"I got it purely by chance after running into Vice Admiral Garp and fighting him for several days. During my retreat, I passed an island."
"There were many believers there, and the religious atmosphere was strong."
"I decided to stay for a few days and happened to overhear some believers talking."
"Using the information I picked up, I managed to acquire this Devil Fruit—completely by accident."
With that, Caesar refilled his glass and took another deep drink. He had left out the more dishonorable details—after all, the process of acquiring it hadn't exactly been glorious.
Still, in the grand scheme of things, the fruit had indeed fallen into his hands by chance.
"No way, Caesar! That lucky?!"
"Right? Boss, you fight Garp for days and then stumble upon a Mythical Zoan on your way out? That's insane…!"
Despite how absurd it sounded, nobody doubted Caesar's explanation. In fact, within the lively atmosphere of the banquet, the sheer improbability of the story only made it feel more legendary.
"What about the Sparkling Fruit?"
A Nuo, looking relaxed and slightly tipsy, lazily asked.
As a sniper, he knew very well how powerful the Pika Pika no Mi could be. He was beyond curious—where exactly had Caesar found such a top-tier Logia-type fruit?
Caesar nodded before replying, "That one… I found purely by accident while passing through the North Blue."
"To put it simply, I was resting on an island, and this fruit washed up on shore. I happened to see it."
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Silence.
Hey, hey, hey.
This time, nobody could stay calm.
One Devil Fruit by accident was lucky. But two? This was ridiculous.
"Of course, it's Caesar… Figures."
"Right? I mean, who else in this world would have such ridiculous luck?"
Eli and Hades exchanged knowing glances, clinking their wine glasses in a silent toast to Caesar's absurd good fortune.
The others nodded in agreement. This kind of thing could only happen to him.
The lively banquet continued for an entire day before gradually winding down.
Yet, until the very end, nobody brought up the matter of what would be done with the two Devil Fruits.
There was no need to. Everyone already knew—just like with the Goro Goro no Mi, these two fruits would eventually find their destined owners among the crew.
A New Life Begins
In the days that followed, Caesar took a step back from his usual activities. While underground forces continued collecting Devil Fruits for him, he made no moves himself.
He had other matters to focus on.
For the first time in his life, he was about to become a father. The joy and excitement were mixed with nervousness—an unfamiliar feeling for someone like him.
As time passed, the bellies of the three women grew larger, and the presence of the new life within them became more apparent.
By the seventh or eighth month, it even seemed as if the unborn children knew Caesar was their father, occasionally responding to his voice or touch.
During this time, while continuing to design different training regimens for his crew, Caesar also spent significant time interacting with his unborn children.
It was then that he made an unexpected discovery.
These three children—his children—were incredibly gifted.
Perhaps because he was a time traveler with a strong soul and spirit, his children seemed to have inherited something special.
Though faint, there were unmistakable traces of mental power—a talent almost imperceptible at such an early stage.
Had he not made a habit of interacting with them daily, even he might have overlooked these subtle fluctuations.
Realizing his children's incredible potential, a thought crossed Caesar's mind—
Could this be the birth of a family talent?
In the world of pirates, it wasn't uncommon for certain abilities to be inherited within bloodlines.
Take Kaido's right-hand man, King of the Lunarian race, for example. His people were born with wings and an innate ability to manipulate flames.
Or Charlotte Linlin's daughter, Pudding—her three-eyed tribe possessed the potential to read the ancient Poneglyphs once their third eye awakened.
Even Mink tribes like Kyle and Fenrir were naturally born with the ability to generate electricity.
Then there was Hades' race, whose physical strength far exceeded that of normal humans.
Not to mention the Mermaid Princess, who, every few generations, was born with the ability to communicate with Sea Kings.
There were many examples of both racial and familial talents in this world.
The more Caesar thought about it, the more convinced he became that his children might inherit this trait.
And if that were the case…
A family of natural-born powerhouses.
After all, mental power was an ability that only grew stronger with time. It didn't weaken with age—it only became more refined.
Moreover, thanks to his collection of pure gold, he could slow aging to an almost negligible pace.
This would be invaluable for his long-term ambitions.
A New Era for the Caesar Family
Time flew by, and soon, the women were over nine months pregnant.
Then, one day, it finally happened.
"Quick! Lily's about to give birth!"
"Is everything ready? Get her inside now!"
From early morning, the entire crew was bustling with activity. Some prepared medical tools, others cooked nutrient-rich meals, and some simply ran around offering help wherever needed.
The entire crew was excitedly preparing for the arrival of their newest member.
Lily, who had conceived first, was also the first to go into labor.
Outside the infirmary, Caesar—normally calm and in control—was completely flustered, pacing anxiously as he listened to Lily's pained cries.
This was a new experience for him.
Inside, Regina and Wei Na—who had studied midwifery in preparation—worked alongside Kyle to ensure a smooth delivery.
Then—
"Waaaaah!"
The loud, healthy cries of a newborn filled the air.
The entire crew let out a collective sigh of relief.
Moments later, Lily emerged, holding a small, wrinkled infant.
Caesar hurried over, glancing at the tiny, pink-skinned baby. Despite its less-than-adorable newborn appearance, he couldn't help but smile.
"What is it? A boy or a girl?" he asked eagerly.
Lily playfully scolded, "You big dummy… It's a boy."
At that moment, as Caesar stared into his newborn son's big, dark eyes, a wave of emotions washed over him.
Joy. Pride. Responsibility.
He was no longer just a pirate captain.
He was a father.
And soon, as fate would have it—
Another cry rang out.
"…Ah?! My stomach—!" Wei Na gasped.
"W-Wait… She's going into labor too?!"
Brad stood frozen, dumbfounded.
The crew quickly sprang into action once more.
Double the happiness.
Double the future.
The Caesar Family was just getting started.
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