Although many buildings were still under construction, this did not affect the overall quality of the country.
"Rayleigh was right."
"The plants in this country are incredibly rare. Logically speaking, the soil of one place shouldn't be suitable for such a vast variety of flora!"
"How did Caesar achieve this?!"
Hearing Rayleigh speak, Buggy hurriedly sat back down, obediently keeping his composure. Despite his usual bravado, he still held immense respect for the two captains.
However, curiosity burned within him, and he couldn't help but voice his thoughts about the strange phenomena he had observed.
But he was right.
It was impossible for a single piece of land to support plants from different climates all at once.
"Hahahahaha! It seems there's someone here who knows how to cultivate all kinds of plants!"
Hearing his crew's lively discussion, Gol D. Roger finally spoke. He laughed, yet inwardly, he hesitated.
Everything they had seen so far pointed to Caesar as a savior, a man who had revitalized this country.
But how could a pirate accomplish something like this—and do it so well?
Could he be the legendary Joy Boy?
This thought lingered in Roger's mind, replaying over and over.
However, the description of Joy Boy he knew...
It was completely different from Caesar!
Of course, he kept these thoughts to himself, concealing his emotions. With the current situation, there was no way to verify such a theory.
So, Roger simply pondered for a moment, then resumed drinking and laughing with his crew.
"Hahahaha! I truly admire how he's governing this country!"
Lifting his mug of freshly poured beer, Roger took a deep drink. Living in a place like this felt strangely comfortable.
Over the next few days, the Roger Pirates enjoyed themselves in this unique kingdom—prosperous yet simple, unlike any other nation they had visited.
But eventually, their time came to an end.
As the most free-spirited crew on the seas, they never stayed in one place for too long.
Caesar, however, paid little mind to their departure. He had his own matters to attend to.
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The Three Siblings of Absolute Talent! Regina Gives Birth!
In the heart of the Central Kingdom, within a vast palace...
Carlos and Lucius faced off in an open training ground.
Despite their young age, both had already honed their abilities to a remarkable degree.
Carlos wielded a golden spear, longer than his own height.
Lucius, on the other hand, gripped a radiant dagger—though, for someone his size, it was practically a full-length sword.
That sword was none other than the legendary Ame no Murakumo, trained and refined under Caesar's personal guidance, a weapon filled with both power and spectacle.
However, gold was a soft metal, and without Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki), Carlos's spear bore countless nicks and cracks after clashing against Lucius' blade.
But Carlos was no ordinary warrior. He had already mastered the ability of Lei Ye Jin, allowing him to restore his weapon instantly, keeping it battle-ready at all times.
As two Logia-type Devil Fruit users, the brothers constantly challenged each other, pushing their abilities to new heights.
Carlos controlled lightning, a force of pure speed and destruction.
Lucius controlled light, a power even faster in theory—but impossible for the human body to fully utilize.
Thus, their battles remained evenly matched.
Both possessed overwhelming offensive power, with abilities that were nearly impossible to counter.
However, the Goro Goro no Mi (Lightning Fruit) offered more versatility in development paths, allowing Carlos to refine multiple techniques.
Of course, at their current level, neither had unlocked the full potential of their respective fruits.
Between two top-tier Devil Fruits, victory always depended on the skill of the wielder.
Which was why Caesar personally guided them whenever he had time.
Luckily, both brothers loved training, which made their progress even faster.
Under his guidance, not only had their Devil Fruit abilities flourished, but their physical strength had far surpassed the norm for their age.
After all, in this world, power alone isn't enough.
Even the mightiest figures relied on their physical combat skills just as much as their Devil Fruits.
Take Marshall D. Teach (Blackbeard), for example.
During the Summit War, he had successfully nullified Whitebeard's fruit abilities with the Yami Yami no Mi (Darkness Fruit).
Yet, when he arrogantly stepped forward, believing himself untouchable...
Whitebeard still grabbed him and nearly crushed him to death with sheer physical strength alone.
Or consider Borsalino (Kizaru), the current wielder of the Pika Pika no Mi (Glint-Glint Fruit).
Despite his overwhelming speed, even his former teacher Zephyr (Z) criticized him for relying too much on his Devil Fruit.
Yet, even without it, Kizaru's combat ability would still be formidable.
Thus, in this world, physical prowess was just as important as Devil Fruit mastery.
And thanks to both, Carlos and Lucius—despite their young age—were already far beyond ordinary warriors.
Even Marine officers without strong Haki would struggle against them.
Even those with Haki would have difficulty landing a hit. Their speed was simply too overwhelming.
This was the true advantage of top-tier Logia fruits, combined with intense physical training.
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On the sidelines, their younger sister Alice fluttered her wings, watching the fight from above.
"Big brother, dodge quickly! Lucius is about to strike!"
"Lucius, go for it!"
She cheered for both sides, her voice filled with excitement.
Meanwhile, their mother reclined beneath a shaded umbrella, watching from a distance.
It had been six months since then.
Among the three expectant mothers, Regina was the furthest along—her due date was only a few days away.
Despite this, her warrior's physique meant she carried herself with ease, unfazed by the burden of pregnancy.
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Back on the battlefield, after an hour of intense sparring, Carlos and Lucius finally stopped, panting heavily.
Since they had started training, neither ever quit until exhaustion set in.
For children their age to battle like this—mastering their abilities while maintaining such endurance—it was nothing short of monstrous talent.
Seeing them pause, Alice flew down, bringing water and towels to her brothers.
A warm, familial bond filled the air.
Seeing this, Caesar felt satisfied.
But now, it was Alice's turn.
Despite initially lacking interest in training, watching her brothers grow stronger every day had ignited a determination in her.
She refused to be left behind.
Thus, she had personally asked Caesar to train her.
Now, standing before her father, she whispered softly:
"Holy Light Saber!"
A pure white blade of light materialized in her hands, different from Lucius' golden sword.
Unlike the fierce intensity of a warrior, Alice's aura radiated the divine presence of an angel.
This was the unique power of the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Seraphim—allowing her to wield holy light itself.
Seeing this, Caesar drew his own blade.
And with that, father and daughter began their duel.
Unlike with her brothers, Caesar didn't hold back too much.
He applied just enough pressure to force Alice to push her limits without overwhelming her.
She was still young, but with a Mythical Zoan fruit like hers, her potential was boundless.
In battle, she was serious—just as determined as her brothers.
Her movements were sharp, her Holy Light blade flashing brilliantly as she parried her father's strikes.
And when needed, she called out:
"Holy Light Shield!"
White barriers formed around her, blocking Caesar's attacks.
Her brothers cheered from the sidelines.
"Come on, Alice! Don't lose to Father!"
"Amazing, Alice!"
They raised their hands in support.
For them, their little sister was precious beyond words—and no matter what, they would always stand by her side.
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