Kuro glared at him. "There's no such thing as good or bad power. It's all about how you use it. Once we get the Dark-Dark Fruit, we can reclaim those important fruits that have already been eaten. It's much better to have it in our hands than with those unstable factors. We can't expect Lida to open the packs, can we? Look at all these years, she's only gotten one, and she found it herself."

"Yes, I understand, Mr. Kuro..."

"Alright, go back home if you have nothing to do. What's with you coming here every few days? I'm just an ordinary citizen now. If you annoy me again, I might beat you up." Kuro waved his hand irritably.

Would an ordinary citizen dare to fight the Chief of Staff of the World Government?

Kro twitched his lips, but dared not retort. A year ago, he couldn't help but talk back and was subjected to a long-awaited special training session that left him bedridden for more than half a month.

"Yes, then I'll..."

"Dad!"

Just as Clo was about to take his leave, a loud shout came from the doorway.

A sturdy-looking boy, somewhat resembling Kuro, ran over, his face beaming with excitement. Like a moving gorilla, he strutted out his hand, revealing a set of white teeth: "Give me the money!"

This person looks like Kuro, but he's... bald.

He didn't inherit Kuro's black hair, nor did he inherit a head of white hair; it seemed as if the black and white were neutralized to the point of disappearing.

"Forehead..."

After he finished speaking, he noticed the person standing next to his father and greeted him, "Oh, it's Grandpa Chloe! Hello!"

grandfather...

Kro smirked. "I'm the same generation as my dad."

He smiled and said, "It's Noah. It's been a year."

"Has it been that long? Never mind, it doesn't matter, Dad, give me the money." Noah continued to reach out to Kuro.

Kuro frowned. "How much?"

Noah thought for a moment, then held up one finger. "Hmm... ten million Berries."

"How many?!"

Kuro raised his voice, "Ten million?! What do you need that money for? I don't have any! Even if I broke my bones, I wouldn't have ten million!"

"No? Never mind..."

Noah thought for a moment, seemingly unconcerned, and turned to run away.

"Um, Noah..."

Kro then waved and said, "Grandpa didn't bring you a gift this time, but I'll give you a check from the exchange. Go and exchange it for ten million."

"Eh! Really?!"

Noah's eyes lit up as he turned his head and said, "Great! That way I'll have ten million!"

Kuro glanced at Kro, but didn't stop him.

To say he has no money is impossible; his business is huge now, but he pays his taxes on time and doesn't exploit others, all within the legal limits. It's just that boys should be raised frugally, especially a good-for-nothing like his son.

As for Kuro, he had been fighting pirates for so many years and had accumulated a considerable fortune. It also seems that he had invested in Kuro's business back then.

“Fine, I’m all grown up now, it’s time for me to experience something. Ten million it is, but what do you need the money for?” Kuro asked.

Noah bared his teeth and declared firmly, "Buy the boat!"

What's the point of buying a boat?

Noah smiled, his back to the sun, which seemed to make him shine, especially his bald head, which gleamed brightly.

"To become the Pirate King!!!"

After these words were spoken, the surroundings seemed to fall silent.

Just as Chloe took the check out of his pocket and was about to hand it over, he froze, not moving an inch.

Kuro's eyebrows furrowed, and veins bulged on his forehead. He stared at the glowing head and forced a smile: "Say it again, what kind of king do you want to be?"

"One Piece!"

"I think you should change the word, maybe become an Adventure King or something." Kuro practically spat out the words through clenched teeth.

"No! I want to become the Pirate King!"

Noah, oblivious to the gravity of the situation, said with longing in his eyes, "It's what Roger said, and what Monkey D. Luffy said: Pirate King! Find the One Piece and become the freest man on the entire sea!!"

Kuro's forehead veins bulged even more.

"Um, Noah..."

Chloe wiped the cold sweat from his face and asked, "Grandpa Chloe..."

"Huh?!" Kuro looked at Kro.

"No, um, Uncle Kuro, if I may ask, why do you want to become a pirate?"

"It's One Piece!"

"Yes, yes, why do you want to become the Pirate King?"

"Um..."

Noah stroked his chin, making an expression similar to Kuro's, frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly grinned and said, "Because of interest!"

Click!

With a loud bang, Kuro stood up and grabbed the scabbard-covered Shusui hanging beside him. Pointing at Noah, he snarled, "Kuro, catch him! I'll break his legs today! You call it 'just for fun'? I'll teach you what it means to beat someone up just for fun!!"

"Hey, Dad, what are you doing! If you keep this up, I'll fight back! Don't think I can't beat you, ouch!!!"

In the peaceful town of Shells, a tremendous sound, unseen for many years, was heard.

Amidst the clattering of the scabbard against flesh, there seemed to be a defiant cry.

"I'm going to become the Pirate King, just for fun!!!"

...

The teenagers of yesteryear vowed to change the world; today's teenagers clamor to move toward their dreams.

The will passed down through generations, the changing times, people's dreams...

They are all unstoppable.

The End.