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In the Kingdom of Oykot, Nami had already been born and was only a few months old. She had a complete family with a father and a mother. Rob and Bell-mère were devoted to protecting them.

Usopp was also born in Syrup Village, just a few months old too. His parents had not separated as they did in the original timeline. Yasopp was still with Banshina, and Beckman had chosen to accompany them as well, since Shanks hadn't yet seriously considered starting the Red-Haired Pirates.

Sanji was also born in Ohara. In this life, he was barely over a year old. Rob had fathered him with Sora after 'seizing' his destiny—and that of his sister Reiju—from their biological father, Vinsmoke Judge. Rob did so because he believed the man didn't deserve to be the father of Sanji and Reiju.

In Shimotsuki Village, Zoro was also born and was about a year old. His parents, Arashi and Terra, were well aware of the heavy responsibility that came with raising one of the story's main protagonists.

And before all of them, Rob made his first move six years ago when he threw a grand celebration to welcome the birth of Robin. That's right—Robin was now six years old. In this life, she was Sanji's older sister… not to mention the many other siblings she had, whether by blood or adoption.

Franky, now 16, was living with his mentor Tom on Fish-Man Island, almost an adult. As a future Straw Hat Pirate, Franky felt very proud of his counterpart.

The oldest registered member of the Straw Hat crew was Brook, at 70 years old. As a skeleton, he was the most proud of his counterpart—a Straw Hat Pirate and one of the protagonists of the story.

As for the two remaining individuals Rob had no recent information about—Chopper was still a few years away from being born somewhere in the Winter Kingdom. Hiriluk and Kureha were doing their best to find him. They hadn't left the Drum Kingdom in a long time for this exact purpose.

"As for Luffy… well, he should be born soon… or maybe he already has…"

On Rob's desk were pictures of all the newly born Straw Hat crew members. For the currently missing Chopper, he had substituted a photo of a herd of reindeer, one of which was most likely Chopper's mother.

There was also a picture of Jinbe, even though he hadn't officially joined the crew in the manga yet.

The final image was of Dragon, referencing 'Luffy' as his father.

Rob opened the drawer of his desk. The Devil Fruit of Nika was still inside.

"Isn't this devil fruit supposed to move and escape when no one's watching…? Well, maybe it can't escape from an art store," Rob smiled before closing the drawer again.

Of course, he wouldn't eat the Devil Fruit. He didn't need more power right now, and he didn't have the personality necessary to awaken this fruit anyway. If he ate it, he would only get the rubber powers.

"After all this time, it seems the era of the Straw Hats is finally approaching… I bet they'll enjoy the completed manga by then…"

"If one day they wish to set out on an adventure and sail—wouldn't that mean their real story is just beginning?"

While Rob was lost in existential thoughts inside his art store, at that very moment, a man wearing a green cloak covering his entire body was holding a peacefully sleeping baby in his arms.

The man and 'his child' were aboard a merchant ship that was just arriving at a nearby port to end its sea voyage.

Once the ship docked, the man in the green cloak stood and disembarked. None of the other passengers dared step off before him.

This was the port of the Sorbet Kingdom.

"Welcome back, Dragon-san."

"Out of my way! Let me through! Let me see my grandson!"

Dust clouds rose behind a man running at full speed from afar! He arrived faster than lightning.

Seeing this scene, Dragon's eyelashes trembled—but then his expression softened into a gentle smile.

"This… is my grandson, right?"

Garp's eyes widened when he saw the small baby in Dragon's arms.

"That's right. It's Luffy," Dragon said calmly.

"Let me hold him…" Garp's trembling hands reached out to take the child, and Dragon didn't refuse.

Garp looked down at the baby, who had kept his eyes closed the entire time. But in that moment… the baby slowly opened them.

Seeing this, Garp's heart shook. "He opened his eyes! My grandson is seeing me for the first time! Buwahahaha!! Luffy! Listen to me, boy! You're going to be the Pirate King!"

The Revolutionary Army members around him sighed… then burst into laughter. Even Dragon laughed.

"Hahaha! What an ironic twist of fate!"

"Pfft! Haha! Your counterpart's completely against the idea of Luffy becoming a pirate, let alone Pirate King!"

"Screw my counterpart! I want to see my grandson become the Pirate King! He could be the Hunter King, too, I don't care! As long as he becomes a king!"

"Right, my sweet grandson?"

Baby Luffy smiled when he saw Garp, who took that smile as confirmation and laughed even harder. "Buwahahaha!! Told you!"

Once the crowd dispersed, Garp looked at Dragon and asked in a low voice, "What about his mother?"

Dragon looked back at Garp with an expression that said it all. Garp understood—he shouldn't have asked that question here in the first place.

Rob stepped out of the teleportation room in the Sorbet Kingdom's art store. Since today was the airing of a new Demon Slayer episode, the store was packed with fans and anime lovers.

But Rob wasn't here to check on business or to see how the store was doing—he had come for another reason… He had felt it. The moment Dragon arrived in Sorbet, Rob's Mangaka Eyes allowed him to view the world from a manga artist's perspective! When the protagonist of this world was born, Rob felt it instantly.

There was no way Rob could ignore such an event. He left the art store and stepped into the royal carriage that awaited him. As the King of Sorbet, Kuma immediately sensed Rob's arrival and came personally to greet him in a manner befitting his status.

"How have you been lately?" Rob asked with a smile.

"I'm doing great, thanks to you," Kuma replied with the same smile.

"I didn't do anything," Rob said. The mood inside the royal carriage was calm and harmonious.

"No, you drew the manga that revealed my original tragic end. Thanks to that, I can avoid that fate now. It's all because of you."

Hearing that, Rob didn't want to continue the conversation further.

"So… you've heard about Luffy, haven't you?" Kuma asked. He knew Rob's unexpected visit could only mean one thing—Luffy.

Rob looked at the infant sleeping peacefully in the crib.

"So his mother still wishes to remain in the background, huh?" Rob asked Dragon with a knowing smile.

"That's right," Dragon nodded in response.

"That's fine, then…" Rob fully understood the situation.

"To think this child will one day shake the foundations of the World Government and bring it crashing down… What an amazing boy," Rob praised.

"I suppose that's not necessary anymore. In a world where you exist, my son doesn't even have a role to play anymore… even I don't," Dragon said, expressionless.

Rob looked at Dragon calmly before asking, "Does that bother you?"

Rob's expression said: Be honest with me.

Dragon paused for a moment before answering… "Not at all. Honestly, we should thank you. Thank you for bringing peace to this world… without burying my son's future accomplishments and instead showcasing them to the world through your manga."

Upon hearing that, Rob smiled.

"No need to thank me… In any case, your son's manga journey is only halfway through. I bet he'll grow up differently this time. After all, his counterpart in the manga will be his role model. Wanna bet on it?" Rob laughed.

"No need to bet. I share your opinion," Dragon replied with a smile.

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Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):

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Chapter 904: The Impact of the New Naruto Shippuden Episode! Welcome to This World, Luffy.

Chapter 905: Fish-Man Island Saga: Fish-Man Island Arc! (Part 1)

Chapter 906: Fish-Man Island Saga: Fish-Man Island Arc! (Part 2)

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