[One Piece] Lava and Red Rose

[Losing a wife and child, losing a family... I know the feeling very well. I have also experienced what Sakaski went through. I don't need to describe the pain. ]

"...Yeah, that kind of feeling is really uncomfortable." Even after six years, there is still a faint pain in the chest.

Zhan Guo took a deep breath, as if this would relieve the dull pain.

Losing... family.

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Finally signed...

Sakalski pressed down the brim of his hat, pretending not to see that kid named 'Leah' holding the little book with his autograph in his hands, staring at his motionless, brainless little boy with prickly eyes. Suddenly, I felt a little embarrassed.

The boy's expression...is inexplicably familiar...

Even though he thought this way, Sakaski finally attributed this sense of familiarity to Varoga, who also gave him admiration. When the late wife met, the little blond-haired young nobleman gave him that little look when he rescued her from the murlocs.

If you compare it carefully, isn't the expression of this blue-eyed, black-haired child named 'Leah' exactly the same as that of the blond-haired Celestial Dragon?

And when Sakalski finally realized it, it was years later.

For this reason, he was even frustrated to the point that a potted plant that was growing straight upwards was cut into a crooked-neck tree by accident...

(Sakaski: ………)

Vladimir kept frowning and looking at something, until Sakarsky coughed unnaturally, and said that he should take a step first, and let them stay here obediently and not run around, and then he took a step forward eagerly, Subconsciously reached out and grabbed the corner of Sakaski's clothes.

Sakaski looked at him sideways: "...Is there anything else?"

"………………Um……"

Ignoring Valentin's frenzied appearance of watching him touch his idol without authorization and almost screaming with jealousy, Vladimir wrinkled his small face and pursed his mouth tightly, looking like he had something to say but didn't know what to say He looked good, but his eyes kept drifting towards the navy cap on his brother's head.

Sakalski noticed this small detail.

He followed Vladimir's line of sight, and immediately saw the peaked cap with the navy logo on Valentin's head, which is owned by almost every navy.

"..." Could it be that he wanted the same hat as his younger brother?

It was rare that Sakaski understood the meaning of the little boy.

The little boy who was not as tall as his knees raised his head, his face was bruised and purple, and his whole body was covered with bandages, but his expression did not show the slightest timidity. His black hair stood flamboyantly, his delicate brows were tightly knit together, his expression didn't seem to be begging at all, but threatening...

But Sakaski somehow could see the expectation hidden in his light gray eyes.

...... Troublesome brat.

Even compared with the younger brother, does the younger brother want something himself?

The tall admiral sighed imperceptibly, slowly raised his hand, and held the brim of his hat with his fingers...

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[Different from me, Sakaski has always been highly suspicious of that accident. Now if you tell him the unconfirmed information... Heh, he is my disciple after all, what kind of temper does he have? I know very well. ]

"...Indeed, I dared to mention these things to him before I could confirm the authenticity of the information. With Sakalski's character, I would definitely not let it go. Doubt is inevitable."

[Come on, Warring States, you just stayed in the position of marshal for a long time, and your mind is confused!It's not the little things that worry me! ]

"..." To say that these are trivial things...Zefa this guy.

After a pause, Zefa's hoarse voice came from the phone bug again:

[How do you think a desperate man would feel when given the slightest hope that his wife and children might still be alive? ]

"...It must be ecstasy." Like a drowning man catching the last piece of driftwood, he will definitely hold on to it and never let it go.

[Heh... Then what if, after many pursuits, he finally finds out that this so-called hope is actually just an illusion? ]

"..." Warring States fell silent.

[What if... as Doflamingo said, his wife really died in the incident six years ago? ]

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The navy cap that has followed him through hundreds of battles, big and small, has been with him since he joined the army, and has never been taken off for many years. Following his movements, it was slowly but firmly buckled on. On the head of a little boy with prickly black hair.

"!!!" The black-haired boy hugged his head, and pushed up the old, slightly damaged and obviously oversized hat, revealing light gray eyes full of surprise.

The tall admiral had already bent down and squatted in front of him. The black-gloved hand straightened the crooked brim of his hat and put it back.

The man's face is no longer young, time has carved deep marks on his face, the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes extend to the cheekbones, and even the corners of the tightly pursed mouth are full of marks of time...

But this man is the one who supports the strongest combat power of the navy, one of the three generals of the navy headquarters, and the strong man in the name of "red dog"!

Vladimir was too excited to speak.

The only thing he could feel was the weight of the thick and rough palms of the man in front of him on his head, and the faint smell of burnt cigarettes brought up by the breeze...

"Don't you just want this?"

The man spoke, his voice was calm and slightly hoarse.

"Remember not to be willful and reckless in the future, swordsmanship needs to be steady, step by step, there is no need to be tricky..."

"You, do it yourself."

After leaving such words, Sakaski stood up, no longer hesitated, turned around and left.

The hem of the snow-white coat of justice brushed against Vladimir's calf, until the stunned little boy with black hair and prickly head came to his senses, the tall officer with the word "justice" on his shoulders had already taken steps and gradually moved away.

A burst of heat suddenly surged up in his throat, and the young black-haired boy subconsciously took a step forward, holding on to the navy cap that was so big that it could cover half of his face at any time, his tightly pursed lips trembled slightly, Finally, he gritted his teeth and shouted out!

"I'm going to be a good navy!!!"

by that time……

When that time comes...

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Zefa: [It took him six years to accept the fact that his wife and children are no longer alive, and he finally survived, and at this time, if you gave him hope and let him be shattered again......]

Warring States: "..."

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"I, can I be your disciple?!!!"

Vladimir no longer cared about it, and shouted at the top of his voice as soon as he closed his eyes, but it scared the brothers beside him.

Valentin was already dumbfounded, and could only blink in a daze: "Wa, Valoja, you..."

"Can you?!!! Mr. Sakarsky!!!" Vladimir didn't care about his younger brother at all, he tightened the belt of 'Sheng Yi', his little face was flushed because of holding his breath and shouting.

But those pale gray eyes were surprisingly bright.

Sakasky's pace stopped, he turned his head, and seemed to say something... But the noisy voices in the downtown covered his voice, and he was a little far away. Valentin tried hard to hear clearly, but Still can't make out what he said.

But Vladimir seemed to understand.

Wearing Sakalski's navy cap, the black-haired little boy suddenly tightened the corners of his mouth, firmly wiped his face with the back of his hand, and wiped away the uncontrollable moisture from his eyes.

When he raised his head again, the weakness between his brows was gone, and he became resolute again.

In the future, he will definitely... catch up with that handsome figure!

Sakaski didn't stay long, and walked into the endless stream of people again.The tall admiral's figure is tall and straight, and the word "justice" displayed on the back of the snow-white officer's coat is like a knife, engraving a deep imprint on the hearts of the two young children.

At an angle that the children couldn't see, the tall officer who was walking away lowered his eyes, but the corners of his mouth bent upwards unconsciously, drawing a rare soft arc.

Disciple... huh...

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[...How cruel this must be. ]

Zefa’s voice is full of vicissitudes of life. For this poor man who lost his wife, children and entire family overnight like Sakaski, no one can better understand the current man who is the strongest in the navy. The mood of the general 'Akainu' who is famous for his combat power...

Zhan Guo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that his throat was dry and painful, and he couldn't come out with a single word.

After a long time, the old marshal who also suffered the pain of losing his daughter finally covered his eyes and let out a heavy sigh.

"That's how it is... I will investigate this matter in private. It's hard to say what the result will be, just... don't let Sakaski know."

[………]

Zefa was silent there for a long time, and finally just hung up the order silently, leaving time for Zhan Guo, who looked exhausted and even his voice was trembling slightly, to be alone.

In the empty marshal's office, Zhan Guo stared at the medal display manual spread out in front of him, wondering what he was thinking.

The weight of the child named 'Leah' just now seems to be still vaguely on the knees, the child's soft and milky voice is emphasized, the fluffy black hair is slightly curled at the end, delicate and revealing Lingxiu facial features...

Everything is so similar, almost carved out of the same mold...

Sengoku took off his glasses silently and covered his face:

"If... that is really your child..."

Are you still alive?

Innissi...  

The author has something to say:

Well, I don’t know if it’s sugar or a knife in this chapter..._(:з」∠)_

I was coding, and suddenly I felt very touched_(:з」∠)_

I like Sengoku-san very much, and so does Mr. Zefa!

Are you expecting father and son to recognize each other? ?

No, I said that I want to play the meme of passing by, no one can stop me

PS: I changed the straw hat stem, look at my navy hat stem!