One Piece: Adopting Akainu at the beginning, adopted son Barrett

Chapter 7 Family is about mutual understanding

"You've been having a good few days, haven't you?"

Ross and his ship were not far from the Chabaoti Archipelago, but they were not close either. It would take at least half a day of full-speed flying to get there, so they naturally needed to kill some boring time.

Ross has been watching Sakaski's actions over the past few days.

Whether it's trying to build relationships with his own children, or getting to know the orphans on the ship.

He was working hard to move closer to the position of "Big Brother", but Ross wanted Sakaski to understand that there was no need to rush into responsibility.

"Very good, but Master, I think you should discipline Mona more. Her behavior is really too dangerous!"

Sakaski was talking a lot, as if he had let go of something. He felt very relaxed with Ross:
"She actually dared to use bombs to attack the sea kings along the way! She even made faces to provoke them! The most important thing is that she was on a ship! On a ship!"

His words were a little excited, as if he wanted to vent all his emotions in front of Ross.

Like a child, telling stories or confiding in adults.

Ross smiled slightly and asked him:
"Sakaski, if you had my strength, would you still care about these little things?"

Upon hearing this, Sakaski was a little stunned.

He lowered his head and looked at the vast ocean.

The sky hundreds of meters high is like a train track. The small clouds are moving forward like a train. The scene in front of you keeps changing, just like Sakaski's mood at the moment.

The azure sea is covered with waves rising and falling, and the canvas-like sea surface is dotted with small islands of various shapes.

They are like the ever-changing emotions and thoughts in one’s heart, but the only thing that remains unchanged is the sea.

It is always so peaceful, it is always so profound.

Maybe I will lose my temper occasionally, but I will still be calm after the storm.

"Sakaski, family members need to understand each other, not to mention that I have the ability to do so."

Facing the wind, Ross said:

“Mona is indeed a little bit naughty, but that is just her nature. She cannot control herself, and we cannot force her to go against her nature.

As a father and a family member, what I have to do and must do is to respect her, understand her, and slowly change her, rather than rushing to control her or lecture her."

Ross turned his head and placed his hand on Sakaski's head and rubbed it gently.

What he said was very idealistic, based on his current circumstances, but these words gave Sakaski a different feeling.

"I understand, Master. So what should I do? After all, I don't have your strength, but I don't want to disappoint Mona and the others."

Although Sakaski had secretly vowed not to accept Mona's "adventure" invitation, if the time really came, he might half-heartedly agree under the other party's coquetry.

The reason is very simple. He doesn't want to disappoint his family again, never again.

Sakaski was feeling a little depressed. It turned out that the desire for power did not just come from hatred. He once again felt powerless against his own weakness.

"Just be yourself, Sakaski. I understand that the death of your family makes you desperate for strength and family affection, but you have been our family since the moment you boarded the ship."

Ross could see Sakaski's problem. What is gone is something that people always want to get back, and the same is true for family members:
"There's no need to shoulder the responsibility so quickly. Family members understand each other. I understand you, and they will understand you too. Just be open-minded."

The master's guidance seemed to calm Sakaski's emotions, and he slowly began to understand the meaning of Ross's words.

Mutual understanding... huh? Ross didn't say anything else and put his hand on Sakaski's shoulder.

No matter how talented he is, Sakaski is still a child, and no matter how mature his thinking is, it is ultimately trapped in the narrow "black and white".

There are too many deformed personalities and thoughts in this world, and all of them are caused by childhood experiences.

For example, there is a girl who never refuses anyone, a mixed-race boy who enjoys fighting and killing, a little sniper who loves to lie, and so on.

Sakaski was silent, his thoughts slowly going back to two days ago, when Mona first invited him to go on an "adventure".

He remembered very clearly that Mona ran over excitedly at that time. He had just finished training and was covered in sweat without even having time to wipe it off.

Mona's tiny figure held his hand and shouted nonchalantly:

"Brother Sakaski! Can you go on an adventure with me? The other brothers have missions to complete, and you are the only one who has time. Please, please, please!"

The younger the child, the less likely he or she is to lie. Although Mona came to him because she had no better choice, Sakaski still felt happy.

It was not only because of the voice of "Brother Sakaski", but also because he felt as if there was something more on his shoulders, which gave him an indescribable sense of happiness.

Is it the family love that I have again?
No, that's responsibility!
But responsibility does not only bring happiness, but also more heavy and complicated burdens.

After Sakaski happily agreed, everything that happened next made him feel confused.

For some reason, Brother Mokasi suddenly came over. He didn't say anything, but just quietly followed the two of them to the edge of the ship.

When a small sea king that surfaced was hit by a bomb, Sakaski was completely stunned.

Mona's small figure seemed to have endless energy. She easily picked up a special bomb and then threw it two or three hundred meters away.

"boom!"

The sea kings are angry!

Mona laughed happily! Not only did she laugh, she even enjoyed provoking the sea kings.

When the sea king's blood pressure was so high that it could only impact, and when it was about to hit the ship, Mokasi knocked it out with a punch and threw it far away.

Sakaski experienced a dramatic ups and downs in just a dozen seconds, and then repeated it over and over again until he became numb.

Nearing midnight, Mona was smiling happily beside him, and said cheerfully:

"Thank you, Brother Sakaski. Such fun things must have audiences! I had a lot of fun today. Those stinky brothers only got in the way, unlike you, who quietly appreciated this art!"

It looked like an artist having his work praised by many people.

Pride is mixed with the innocent romance that is unique to children.

But if you think about it carefully, why did he say those words before?
It's responsibility, but also because he can't understand.

For a moment, Sakaski seemed to think that it would be a good idea to watch the artist's performance as an audience, appreciate it quietly, then give praise, and finally make suggestions.

Yes, Master and Brother Mokasi were there, so why was he so eager to take on the responsibility?
Especially since he was unable to shoulder the responsibility and finally had to throw it to his master.

Strength...and more strength...I need strength!
"Just figure it out and be yourself. Your current responsibilities are not complicated and you don't need to care too much about them. All you have to do is to stop yourself from regretting it."

(End of this chapter)