One Piece: My Descendants All Become Monsters

Ike was thinking about certain matters when he heard a knock at the door. He was slightly stunned, then said, "Come in."

Of course.

With Ike's Observation Haki, if he truly wanted to sense it…

Conqueror's Haki coating.

Armament Haki emission.

Observation Haki future sight.

Ike had already mastered them all. Compared to his big brother, he did not have the habit of showing off. Naturally, he was still quietly polishing everything.

Although he did not cultivate constantly, as his Spirit Energy and Life Energy levels increased, his growth naturally continued.

"Father."

"Father."

"Lily, Seimei?"

Ike looked at the two people who walked into the office and smiled. "Sit down. What is it? Is there something you want to say?"

Artoria and Seimei both nodded obediently. These two children seemed extremely well-behaved and sensible, and they were also very mature.

Looking at the two children…

"Alright, Father."

The two children sat down.

Seimei spoke first. "Father, I learned from Higurashi that next year, we plan to make a move against Wano Country, correct?"

Facing a question from his seven-year-old son, Ike nodded without hesitation. "That's right. Next year, we are preparing to act against Wano Country. No matter what, next year is the best opportunity. This year, the position of daimyo of Kuri will fall into the hands of Sasaki and Higurashi. After that, through Higurashi's Devil Fruit ability, we can seize the position of shogun."

"I know that." Seimei nodded and said, "Only…"

Seimei looked at his father and said very seriously, "Father, I want to personally go to Wano Country."

Ike was slightly stunned. After a moment, he said strangely, "Tell me why."

There was no mistake.

What did Seimei mean by wanting to go to Wano Country himself?

It meant: I want to personally control Wano Country.

Of course.

Ike had no objection to this. His own son controlling Wano Country was fine.

But his son was only seven years old!

At such a young age, he had actually made such a judgment. Had someone said something to him?

This was what needed to be considered.

"No!" Seimei said very seriously, "Father! I believe I need to personally go to Wano Country, truly inherit the position of daimyo and shogun under my own identity, and experience the weight of that responsibility. Only then can I better become the shogun of Wano Country. This is my duty. Whether as your son, Father, or as someone carrying Mother's Abyss clan bloodline, this is something I should do!"

Seimei was extremely serious. Although he was only seven years old, his pale-white long hair slowly slid down, making him appear very serious and mature.

Clearly.

He was only a young boy, yet the feeling he gave others was so mature that it even made one feel as if they were not looking at a child, but at a heroic young man.

Listening to Seimei's words, Ike did not stop him. Instead, he smiled calmly and said, "Seimei, you are only seven years old! I won't deny that maturing early can be a good thing. Children becoming responsible early can also be good. But Seimei, you are only seven years old. Are you truly willing to bear all this so early?"

It was still the same saying!

Ike hoped his children would grow, but as for this kind of thing…

They should enjoy the childhood they deserved, then shoulder their responsibilities. That was enough.

And now?

Ike looked at the firm resolve in his son's heart and knew that no one had told his son anything. This was purely the result of his own thinking.

But.

He was only a seven-year-old child. As his father, Ike naturally felt proud of such maturity.

Yet as a father, he also felt heartache. Because of the System, Ike had many children. He already had one hundred descendants. But he had never treated any of his children as tools. He was their father.

Ike felt that he could not guarantee he had given every child the exact same fatherly love, but he was absolutely qualified as a father. He believed that, as a father, he had not neglected his responsibilities.

"Father," Seimei nodded seriously and said, "I am willing! Since this is my responsibility, then it is something I should handle. And this responsibility, other than me, cannot truly be handed to anyone else."

"You brat…"

Ike smiled lightly and shook his head. "No problem! Originally, regarding Wano Country's situation, I was preparing to personally go there. However!"

Ike looked at Seimei, then nodded slightly and said, "This matter will be handled after next year's New Year's banquet. Seimei, you will bring Kurozumi Higurashi and Kurozumi Semimaru with you. Ten thousand samurai, ten thousand ninja, Sasaki, the ninja division, and all the heads of the ordinary schools and factions recruited from Wano Country."

"In other words…"

"Everyone!"

"All of these people will be handed over to you."

"You will consider how to use them yourself. Whether you succeed or suffer losses, it does not matter. Remember, you are the person in power. Then! What you need to consider is what should be done. No matter what kind of opinions your subordinates have, they are still only opinions. You must have your own judgment."

In one breath, Ike handed Seimei everything that could be considered the power brought from Wano Country.

As for whether these forces would be completely lost in Seimei's hands?

Ike did not care!

Even if they were all lost, so what?

At most, all these years of schemes would fail. What did that count for? As long as Seimei returned from Wano Country safe and sound, everything else was a minor matter. There was no need to take these things too seriously at all.

Besides!

Ike was planning to have Redfield secretly protect Seimei. As long as Seimei was safe, everything else was irrelevant. Losses were just losses. Although the family's development path would be affected, that was all.

But.

Ike did not care. His child's growth was the most important thing.

This was the kind of boldness he, as a father, should show.

His seven-year-old son was willing to step to the front. As his father, what was there for him to worry about?

At worst, they would lose!

Seimei did not refuse. Instead, he nodded seriously. His delicate face carried a smile as he said with great seriousness, "Father, I absolutely will not fail!"

Ike smiled lightly and said, "Seimei, don't pressure yourself. Just do everything according to your own thoughts. There is no need to be too tangled up over it."

"Then…" Ike turned his gaze toward Artoria, his eldest daughter, and asked with a smile, "Lily, Seimei's idea is to go to Wano Country. What about you?"

"Father."

"I also want to go to Wano Country!"

Ike looked at Artoria and was stunned. He hesitated slightly, then shook his head and said, "Lily, you need to give me a reason. Seimei's reason is sufficient, and I will prepare enough methods to protect him. Even if I were to say something extreme, if Seimei truly encountered an accident and died in Wano Country…"

"Losing one pillar, the family can still endure it."

Ike's words were very direct. Seimei, however, did not feel anything about them. As a clever and capable child, he was naturally very clear that what he wanted to take was another side's country.

Then.

He had to show his own resolve.

No matter what it was, there was always a risk of death.

"But!" Ike changed the subject and said very seriously, "Although the chance of a problem occurring is extremely low, even almost impossible…"

"However!"

"If both you and Seimei encountered an accident in Wano Country…"

"The family's future would lose two pillars."

Moreover.

Ike said very seriously, "The family will definitely move toward becoming a kingdom in the future. Do you think that other than you, who can become the king who builds that kingdom? No one else has that ability!"

"Talent, aptitude, ability, experience."

"When all of these are combined, only you are the most suitable."

Ike shook his head and said, "Lily, if you cannot completely convince me, I absolutely will not agree. The family losing two future pillars in one breath is something that absolutely cannot be allowed."

Ike did not refuse directly.

Likewise.

If his children wanted to go out and gain experience, he could understand and accept that.

Flowers raised in a greenhouse would ultimately be unable to truly grow.

But!

They had to convince him, make him truly allow them to leave. Otherwise?

Ike absolutely would not allow it.

The atmosphere became quiet for a time.

Selina hurriedly pushed open the office door and walked in.

Only.

Feeling the strange atmosphere in the office, Selina looked at Ike, who had lit a cigar, and then at Artoria and Seimei, the two children sitting quietly on the sofa.

Selina also sat down. She knew that she should not say anything for now.

Ike looked at his eldest daughter and thought to himself, "Before I knew it, Lily, Seimei, and the others have already grown to this age. They are truly far too mature! Each of these little ones has already understood so much despite being so young."

Artoria was already eleven years old. Soon, she would be twelve.

In terms of strength.

His eldest daughter had genuine Vice Admiral-level strength. This was beyond doubt.

S+ talent and aptitude were simply that terrifying.

Although she was only eleven years old.

With his eldest daughter's hard work, under the combination of talent, aptitude, and effort, her strength was indeed very shocking. But overall, it made sense.

That guy Kaido had reached the level of a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral at fourteen. It was more or less the same.

To be honest!

Ike was very clear about the preparations he had made in Wano Country.

Kurozumi Semimaru.

Redfield.

Sasaki, the ninja division.

Samurai troops.

Ninja troops.

The recruited swordsmanship schools and families.

If they could still fail despite such arrangements, then they might as well die. Among Wano Country's top experts, aside from Shimotsuki Ushimaru, who was about on par with Sasaki, there was not a single Admiral-level fighter. They were not worth mentioning.

Under such circumstances, let alone Artoria and Seimei going together, it was basically impossible for any accident to occur.

Only!!!

Ike still wanted to hear Artoria's answer. She had to give him an answer that satisfied him. Otherwise, he would not agree.

After a brief silence, Artoria said seriously, "I do not know what kind of person I will become in the future, but I cannot remain as a flower in a greenhouse. Only by walking out can I truly become important to the family."

"Secondly," Artoria's gaze was firm. "I want to fight against criminals and see the wider world. Only by experiencing more can I see more."

"As long as what cannot kill me only becomes wind and rain along the way…"

Artoria's tone was very calm, but filled with conviction. "Father, I will grow."

Ike looked at Artoria's firm eyes, and after a moment, he smiled.

He smiled and nodded. "Good!"

Ike nodded and said, "Since you have said so, I agree with your decision. This time, you will also go to Wano Country. However, Lily, remember, your duty is not to interfere with Seimei's actions as a commander."

"You must remember." Ike said very seriously, "Seimei is the one responsible for decision-making. You are going there to learn. Even if he fails, Seimei is still the one responsible."

Ike smiled and nodded. The pair of children then left.

Selina said gently, "Husband, you agreed."

"I did." Ike nodded calmly and said, "These two children have already made their decision. In that case, let them properly do what they want to do. These things are matters they must face sooner or later."

Listening to Ike's words, Selina fell silent.

That was right.

Selina had come here precisely because of this matter. But as a mother, Selina naturally understood that things had already reached this point.

And since her husband had already agreed, it also represented her own agreement.

If she said anything at this time, it would instead be a bad thing. This matter was settled just like that.

Moreover.

Selina also understood that the action against Wano Country this time would almost certainly have no problems. It could even be said that problems were fundamentally impossible. Everything that should be prepared had already been prepared. Could there still be an issue? Impossible.

As a mother, Selina truly worried about every child very much.

That was her own intention.

But!

The children's growth was something she could not stop.

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