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But after so many years, some memories are not very clear!
He couldn't remember the specifics!
But it doesn't matter if it's not clear!
At this moment, video number 1 fast-forwards to the year Ace turned 6!
"Grandpa is coming..." Ace had received the news early and dragged Sabo to the port, eagerly waiting!
"Ace, remember not to run around." Rouge, who looked like a country girl, looked at little Ace with a doting expression.
Six years ago, not long after Ace was brought here, Rouge found her way here based on the directions given by Rein!
She was not a weak woman.
Even a simple, weak woman cannot create the miracle of a 20-month pregnancy!
She possesses combat abilities far superior to those of ordinary people!
Upon arriving in Windmill Village, she found a job at Makino's tavern.
Several years have passed, and he now has his own little home in the windmill village.
However, because Ace was rather wild from a young age, and they often needed to avoid the Marines.
So Ace spent about half of his time at the home of the bandit Da 103.
Even for her, it's not advisable to have prolonged contact with the navy once they arrive.
Because she left her hometown during that sensitive search.
He was placed on the wanted list, though he was just one of many suspected individuals.
The bounty isn't high, but if he gets caught, what if Ace gets recognized?
That would be troublesome; under normal circumstances, they wouldn't be able to recognize it.
But as Ace's talent grew stronger, and with his nominal adoption relationship with Vice Admiral Garp...
If someone were to investigate thoroughly, it would be very difficult to keep it a secret.
However, this time it marks Garp's return to the East Blue after more than a year!
She allowed Ace to go to the dock to pick up Lieutenant General Garp.
But you can't stay too long, and you definitely can't run around!
"They're here..." Ace looked on expectantly, his eyes filled with anticipation!
She hopes to learn about her father's background from Garp.
He asked his mother, but she always refused to tell him!
Ace knew that his mother was afraid he would let something slip and cause danger!
Every time the navy came, it wouldn't be long before his mother would subtly take him to visit the bandit family of Dadan!
He vaguely sensed that this was not a visit, but more like a refuge!
Especially since you rarely see Garp in places frequented by the Navy.
He often visits Dadan's house!
This has happened several times. Ace is six years old now, and he should have suspected things long ago!
"Ace, what brings you here?" Vice Admiral Garp, leading the Marines off the ship, paused for a moment before speaking with great joy.
He strode quickly toward Ace!
As for Luffy, who is three years old now, he is still very naive and is staying at home!
"Rain-san, you've handled this wrong. Why are you helping me collect extra child labor wages? I told you I don't want wages." At that moment, Ace saw a naval warship next to Vice Admiral Garp.
A handsome man and a graceful girl with an adult-like demeanor walked down the aisle and were scolding the handsome man!
“Robin, you handle my administrative affairs every day, I can’t exploit you. This salary is what you deserve. I registered and applied for it myself beforehand…”
"What about the money that was approved? Why haven't I received it?"
“You’re still young, I’ll save it for you first, and I’ll pay you back when you grow up.”
"Did Sister Elisa deduct your pay again? Or did you spend the money on something you shouldn't have? Besides, I'm 14 already, I'm not a child anymore... What you're doing is embezzling your subordinate's salary, that's wrong, I'll write it down... June 6th, 1506 in the Sea Calendar, Grand Inspector Rein embezzled three months' salary from his subordinate Nico Robin. Come on, sign it, and when I grow up, you won't be able to go back on your word!"
……
(Although the entrustment date was 1498, the year Roger was executed, it wasn't at the beginning of the year. Considering the 20-month pregnancy, the birth date would be January 1, 1500!! This should be correct, since Ace died at the age of 20 in the Sea Calendar year 1520…).
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(The above text, where Robin mentions taking notes, should be dated 1506; this has been revised.)
"Robin, being too shrewd isn't a good thing..."
“But you said that if you’re not shrewd, you’ll easily get taken advantage of and cheated. Look, you said that in the 1502nd year of the Sea Calendar, I remember it.” Robin flipped through the notebook in his hand and pointed to a spot.
"Rain-san, why aren't you saying anything? What are you looking for?" Robin couldn't help but ask when he saw Rain looking around.
"I'm looking for stones."
Why are you looking for stones?
"Shoot yourself in the foot!"
"Oh, then be careful not to break too many stones, otherwise if the local authorities report it, they'll fine you..."
"Shouldn't you be concerned about whether I'm hurt first? You heartless little darling..."
The two were joking around when they disembarked from the warship.
Karp looked at Rein with some wariness.
Although it was a chance encounter, Vice Admiral Garp found it difficult to deal with Rein.
After all, he's now the Inspector General of the Navy, and in recent years, there's been a generational shift. The Ryan brothers have both been promoted very quickly, a position that's ostensibly equivalent to a Fleet Admiral.
In reality, the military and war power he held was not even as high as that of a general.
Because I am a clerical and administrative staff member, in this era that values strength!
In the eyes of naval officers, this profession was merely used to supervise them!
Often, it's used to support idle people.
Even so, this is far superior to that of a mere vice admiral.
Ryan offered to go with him and to rest in his hometown for a while.
Karp did not reject power at all.
However, Garp was filled with worry, wondering if the World Government had noticed something.
Because Raine is also an official of the World Government!
If you notice anything, report it to the Five Elders.
What should we do then?
It could even bring utter destruction to the windmill village.
“Capsan, you seem a little distracted. You’re home now, cheer up… Hey, who is this little kid?” Renn looked at Capsan with a smile!
Garp's heart skipped a beat!
[Akainu #1: Here we go again, Big Brother's twisted sense of humor.]
[Garp #1: That bastard, he knew everything all along. Is it fun to scare me like this every time?]
[Raine: This is interesting!]
[Venus #1: Garp, I hope you're not plotting anything else besides Ace!]
Garp fell completely silent!
……
“This is my grandson, Ace. Say hello to your uncle.” Garp said with a somewhat awkward smile.
"Uncle...Hello, Uncle..." Although he wasn't very willing, Ace still forced himself to say it.
His mother had taught him these things, but he felt they were useless.
Politeness is no match for fists!
"Hmm, he looks familiar... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before..."
"Haha... How could that be? Come on, since Inspector Renn has come all the way to Windmill Village, he must try our local specialties, authentic lime and orange juice. It's on me!" Karp quickly changed the subject.
Renn decided to quit while he was ahead, since he'd already gotten a free meal anyway.
“Rain-san, I’ve heard that the oranges and tangerines from the East Sea are very delicious.”
"Orange juice is a specialty, and the bar should have some on hand."
"After we finish eating, I'd like to bring some back for Sister Elisa and the others! Can you reimburse me for that?"
"How come someone so young has already learned to use public funds for meals and drinks?"