Now, the three women had all given birth smoothly, and they needed to dock at an island to replenish supplies.
However, as soon as their ship, Rex, reached the shore, the Navy immediately took notice of their presence.
"How comfortable are pirates, reproducing on board like this?"
Several photographs were scattered across the desk in the Fleet Admiral's office at Marineford.
In these photos, every subject was a member of the Caesar Pirates. The ones that stood out the most were Lily, Regina, and Wei Na, each holding a newborn child.
Steel Bone Kong and Sengoku frowned as they examined the situation, feeling a growing headache.
The remnants of the Rocks Pirates had not only survived but were growing stronger. And now, Caesar had children?
"What's going on? Since when do pirates have time to start families on board?" one of the officers scoffed.
"This is embarrassing for the Navy. Three kids, just like that?"
Garp, on the other hand, burst into laughter.
"Caesar, he's been so quiet all this time… turns out he's been busy being a dad! Hahahaha!"
"What a lucky bastard!"
The intelligence had arrived quickly. As soon as Caesar and his crew stepped foot on land, photos of Lily and Wei Na holding their children had been sent to Marineford.
Only then did the Navy realize why the Caesar Pirates had seemingly vanished for half a year.
"That's the bloodline of Rocks D. Xebec," Sengoku said grimly.
"The offspring of a great pirate... They'll be nothing but trouble."
Steel Bone Kong remained silent, deep in thought.
New World, Island "410"
On the island where Rex was docked, Caesar's crew went about their usual business—scattering through the town to purchase supplies after their long voyage.
Caesar himself remained unbothered by the Navy's surveillance. He could sense their scouts lurking in the shadows, but he didn't even try to conceal his presence.
If he had wanted to silence them, a single burst of his Haoshoku Haki would have done the job.
But he didn't care.
At his level, being watched by the Navy was inevitable. Every top pirate in the world was under their constant surveillance.
If they wanted to talk about pirates having children, then what about Charlotte Linlin? She had given birth to an entire army of children, and the Navy never took any drastic action.
So Caesar simply ignored the spies and focused on spending time with Lily, Wei Na, and Regina.
That Night
After a long day of shopping, the three women looked unusually tired.
"What's wrong, Lily?" Caesar asked, his voice laced with concern.
"Wei Na, Regina… are you three feeling okay?"
The women exchanged glances before shaking their heads.
"Caesar, we… we just miss home," Wei Na admitted, cradling little Lucius in her arms. "Now that we're mothers, we finally understand how our own parents must have felt."
Lily's usual energetic expression had dimmed, but a soft smile still lingered on her lips.
Regina nodded. "I'm not physically tired, but… I miss my hometown."
Wei Na looked down. Her noble parents had refused to acknowledge her relationship with Caesar, unwilling to accept that their daughter had become a pirate.
Now that she had a child, she missed them even more.
Caesar remained silent for a moment.
He understood their feelings all too well.
Although he had no real family in this world, he still had a place he had once called home.
Then, to the women's surprise, he gave a decisive order to his crew.
"Change course! We're heading to the hometowns of Lily, Wei Na, and Regina!"
The crew erupted into cheers.
"Oh~ Captain's meeting the in-laws, huh?" Brad teased.
No one even needed to ask. The answer was obvious.
The Journey Home
Sailing at full speed, Rex eventually reached a small island in the New World.
It was a peaceful place, filled with flowers and farmland. The villagers woke early to tend their fields, living simple and quiet lives.
Inside one of the houses, Caesar sat with Lily's parents, watching as they doted on little Carlos.
"So, this is Carlos? What a strong name!"
"Lily wrote to us about you," her father said as he poured Caesar a cup of tea. "Thank you for bringing her back."
Caesar responded with uncharacteristic politeness.
"It was the least I could do. Lily missed you both dearly, and we happened to be passing through."
Despite his reputation, Caesar made an effort to be respectful. These were his in-laws, and they were simple, honest people.
Of course, at first, Lily's parents had been far from pleased about their daughter's involvement with a pirate.
And not just any pirate—Caesar was a notorious figure with a bounty in the hundreds of millions.
Worse, their daughter had to share him with two other women.
It had been difficult for them to accept. But the moment they saw their grandson, all of their hesitation melted away.
Nothing else mattered anymore.
Their grandson was the priority now.
Caesar, Lily, and Carlos spent a peaceful month with her family before setting off once more.
The Next Destinations
Caesar followed the same routine for Wei Na and Regina, stopping at their hometowns and spending time with their families.
At first, their parents had the same reaction as Lily's—resentment toward Caesar.
But again, that resentment disappeared the moment they met their grandchildren.
Even Wei Na's noble parents, who despised pirates, couldn't resist Lucius' charm.
As time passed, Caesar's reputation as a Yonko-level pirate only solidified.
Finally, after nearly half a year of traveling, he gave a final order:
"Set sail… for my hometown."
Returning to the Past
Since leaving, Caesar had never returned to the island where he grew up.
The bonds weren't deep, but he had spent nearly ten years there.
And after accompanying the three women to their homes, he couldn't ignore his own lingering nostalgia.
Brad, who had also grown up on the island, was even more excited. His parents were still alive, and he was eager to see them again.
The Homecoming
Days later, a remote island in the New World came into view.
Fishermen worked along the shore, their children playing in the sand.
"Look! A ship!" one of the kids shouted.
As the villagers turned to look, their faces paled in fear.
"A pirate ship?!"
They saw the skull-marked Jolly Roger waving in the wind and immediately panicked.
Ever since the Rocks Pirates had disbanded, the seas had only grown more chaotic.
But little did they know, the true era of chaos had yet to arrive.
Children ran back to the village, calling for the elders to prepare for an invasion.
Soon, a group of older, battle-hardened villagers—men who had once taught Caesar—came rushing to the shore, armed and wary.
But as the ship drew closer, their eyes widened in recognition.
"Wait… isn't that…?"
One of them quickly pulled out an old bounty poster.
The resemblance was undeniable.
"It's Caesar!"
Murmurs spread through the crowd.
Excitement replaced fear.
Caesar and Brad had been their pride—their strongest students.
Now, all worry vanished.
Stepping Ashore
On deck, Lily, Regina, and Wei Na held their children close, shielding them from the cold sea breeze.
Caesar and Brad stood at the ship's bow, gazing at the island with complicated emotions.
Even though Caesar seemed calm, deep down, he felt something unfamiliar—nervousness.
For Brad, the emotions were overwhelming. He hadn't seen his parents in years.
As the Rex docked, a loud cheer erupted from the villagers.
"Caesar, you're back!"
"Welcome home!"
"When are you staying? Tell us about your adventures!"
And for the first time in years, Caesar truly felt what it meant to return home.
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