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Chapter 853 After Three Months.
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As the final pages of the first part of the Straw Hat Crew's journey in the manga closed, readers across the world felt a wave of sadness. Yet, more than sadness, they experienced a mounting anticipation for the second part of this epic tale.
The sadness stemmed from knowing that the story was edging closer to its conclusion. However, the anticipation far outweighed the sorrow, reaching much deeper into their hearts.
"A year of waiting? I could wait five, even ten years for One Piece!"
"Five years? Ten years? I could wait my entire life for One Piece!"
"Haha! Nonsense! You're all just talking big because you're confident it'll return in a year!"
"Tch, shut up, old man, and pour me some more wine."
In bars, markets, exhibitions, homes, and even workplaces, people everywhere were passionately discussing the long-awaited return of One Piece.
Naturally, excitement tends to fade over time. But a month passed, then two months, and now three whole months had gone by since the conclusion of the first part of the One Piece manga—and yet, the discussions showed no sign of slowing down.
...Ohara:
Three months later, in the Sea Calendar Year 1503, the fifth year of the Manga Era Calendar.
The current date is aligned with a significant event in the manga world's history. Twenty-one years before the main storyline, the adventures of Luffy began, marking the births of characters like Sanji and Zoro. In another corner of this vast world, Uta was also born.
"Unfortunately, because of my intervention, the Roger Pirates didn't disband, meaning Shanks hasn't formed his own crew yet. So, it's unlikely that Shanks will find the newborn Uta as he did in the movie."
Rob had watched One Piece Film: Red thanks to his System Shop, which kept him updated with all things One Piece from Earth. He was even aware of the developments in the manga, including the new Elbaf Arc.
At the moment, Rob was in the art store of Ohara, sitting in his private section. He was planning how to introduce the world of games to the public. Since finishing the system, he has been tirelessly working to achieve a strong launch for his game universe.
Creation was something reserved for gods, yet Rob was about to embark on this very act himself. The idea of creating something out of nothing was beyond imagination. Naturally, his first attempt had to be extraordinary.
Ever since Rob finished the system and unlocked its full potential, he could now turn his art into reality.
In total, he could create up to a thousand worlds by sacrificing all his Art Stores, becoming the supreme ruler of every world he created. The mere thought of this capability made Rob realize just how absurdly powerful his system was.
Having read countless system novels in his previous life, Rob ranked his system among the highest tiers. Unlike many unfinished or abandoned stories where little was known about the system's true capabilities, Rob's system had reached its final form, providing him with everything it had to offer.
This system was a blessing. After all, it was exactly what Rob had requested in the initial survey that started it all.
Only such a system could help him avoid failure in his primary mission—Creating manga of One Piece into the One Piece world.
"My ultimate goal is already halfway done… but when I finish, what comes next? Will they send me back to my original world?"
Rob sighed, reflecting on such thoughts that occasionally crossed his mind.
"By then, I'll have countless worlds under my control thanks to the system's final ability. If I complete the mission perfectly, will the gods still take everything away from me? No, why would they?"
Although Rob had some worries, he remained optimistic. As long as he succeeded in completing his mission flawlessly, he was confident he wouldn't lose anything.
With these thoughts, Rob immersed himself further into the virtual world feature. For the past three months, he had been working tirelessly, nearing the completion of the magnificent One Piece world he was creating.
To the residents of the One Piece world, it might seem like just another game. But once they entered, they would realize their shallow ideas had no meaning.
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Baterilla:
Roger stared intently at Crocus and Kureha as they examined his wife with great care.
Roger was worried, but his face betrayed none of his concern.
"Are you certain the second fetus appeared out of nowhere? It's clear they're twins," said Crocus with a puzzled expression.
"Both are healthy, and there are only three months left until the due date," Kureha said with a kind smile to Rouge, who lay on the bed.
Moved by Rouge's sacrifice for her son Ace in the manga, Kureha was deeply touched, to the point of tears. She had rarely experienced such emotions, making her especially compassionate toward Rouge. She even agreed to Roger's request to visit regularly and ensure the pregnancy progressed safely.
It was the worry of a loving husband—perhaps excessive but entirely understandable.
Roger himself was profoundly affected by Rouge's actions in the manga. Her sacrifice had left a lasting impression on him, one that words could hardly capture.
Lying on the bed, Rouge smiled warmly. She was overjoyed to be expecting not one but two children.
Even though she didn't understand how an extra fetus had appeared in her womb, fitting in perfectly, she welcomed the miracle wholeheartedly. These were her children, and she would love and nurture them to become heroes, just like their father.
"Don't worry so much, Roger. It's normal to feel dizzy or have side effects during pregnancy. You're just tiring out Crocus-san and Kureha-san every time you worry too much," Rouge said softly.
"No problem," Crocus interrupted as he stood up. "It's an honor to be your personal doctor, Rouge-san."
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Shimotsuki Town:
"How is she?"
Roronoa Arashi was anxious. His wife, Terra, was nearing childbirth.
As far as he knew, his child would definitely be Zoro. After all, in this town, he was the only Roronoa. His late father, Pinzoro, had no other children who could carry on the lineage
"She's fine… it's not time for the birth yet, you fool. Stop worrying for no reason," said his mother, Furiko, with a smile. She was equally excited. Soon, she would see and hold her adorable grandson.
It would be soon—just a few more weeks until Zoro's arrival. That is, if he didn't get lost and end up being born to another woman by mistake!
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Back in Ohara, Sora was taking care of her children in the Art Palace.
"I wonder what's been keeping Rob so busy lately," she said with a slight sigh. The frequency of his visits had decreased significantly.
Compared to the love he showed Robin, Rob seemed to be neglecting Sanji, Reiju, and Hyori. These were his children by blood and fate after he had rewritten their destinies.
"I don't think he's neglecting us on purpose. Didn't he say he's working on a massive project and has no time? Let's trust him," Toki said with a reassuring smile.
She bore no resentment toward Rob. For her, it was entirely understandable. Rob wasn't just a father or husband; he was also an emperor ruling over countless powerful hunters and a global merchant with hundreds of Art Stores scattered worldwide.
Naturally, his time was limited.
Hearing this, Sora understood, but she couldn't help feeling a little upset.
Her sadness vanished entirely when she suddenly felt a warm embrace from behind, washing away all her worries.
"I'm sorry, my dear if I've made you feel neglected," Rob whispered.
At that moment, all her grievances melted away, replaced by a broad smile on her face.
Neither Sora nor Toki was surprised by his sudden appearance; they had been expecting it. After all, why else would they speak so openly about the topic? It was all to lure Rob out.
"It's okay, my dear. I know you're very busy," Sora said softly.
...
A few days later, after resolving urgent matters, Rob finally had time to catch up on the latest chapters of the One Piece manga, which had finally delved into the Elbaf Arc.
"Here we go," Rob smiled as he purchased all the available magazines.
There were a few chapters he hadn't read yet, and he was incredibly excited to dive into them.
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Upcoming chapter titles (spoilers):n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
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Chapter 833: Reading the Introduction to the Elbaf Arc (Part 1)
Chapter 834: Reading the Introduction to the Elbaf Arc (Part 2)
Chapter 835: Finishing the New Chapters. The Gaming World is About to Launch.
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