Chapter 384 Luffy
Jin An gently rocked the child in his arms, his eyes full of tenderness and emotion.
"Long, you unexpectedly gave birth to a big fat boy without making any noise."
There was a hint of teasing in his voice, but more of it was joy and admiration for his old friend.
Tian Yueshi stood aside, looking at the baby tenderly, gently teasing his little hands with his fingers.
The child’s tender skin felt warm and soft, and her smile gradually spread, as if the whole world was illuminated by this tiny life.
"Yeah, we don't even know when the child was born."
Tian Yueshi said with a smile, his eyes reluctantly moved from the child to Long's face, "How old is this child, and what is his name?"
Long still maintained his serious look, but in front of Jin An and Tian Yueshi, he couldn't hide a rare hint of relaxation between his brows.
He whispered back, "Luffy... Monkey D. Luffy."
At this point, the corners of his eyes slightly raised, revealing an almost imperceptible smile, "Two months."
The little baby in her arms seemed to understand the meaning of her name. She opened her mouth, revealing an innocent smile, and babbled, her voice tender and full of energy.
The naval colleagues surrounding Jinan and his colleagues also had sincere smiles on their faces.
These people are Jin'an and Long's best friends, and they have deep feelings for the father and son.
Everyone had a sincere blessing on their face and congratulated Long.
Jin An looked at everyone and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.
He looked down at Luffy in his arms, with a hint of anticipation in his heart - anticipation for what path this child would take in the future and what fate he would face.
Looking at his son in his arms, a hint of hesitation flashed in Long's eyes. His gaze wandered between Jin'an and the baby several times, but he finally made up his mind.
He coughed lightly, as if trying to find the right words for what to say next.
Finally, he took a deep breath and looked at Jin An with a determined look: "I have an unreasonable request..."
When Jin An heard this, he couldn't help but smile. He patted Long's shoulder with great trust and ease in his eyes.
"Long, do we really need to be so formal with each other? If you have anything to say, just tell me directly."
He knew that Long was a man who was always thoughtful and would not ask for help casually, so his request must carry a heavy weight, but regardless, Jin An believed that he could help this old friend.
Long's eyes became more determined. He seemed to have made up his mind. He finally gritted his teeth and said the request that he had been brewing in his heart for a long time:
"I want to entrust Luffy to you to train..."
After he said this, it was as if a huge stone was unloaded from his heart, and he looked a lot more relaxed.
"what?"
Jinan looked at Long in surprise, and the smile on his face froze for a moment.
He never expected Long to make such a request.
Jin An knew that Long had always been an ambitious man, but entrusting his child to someone else to raise was undoubtedly a huge decision for Long.
Long noticed Jinan's surprise and explained:
"You know, my life is destined to be on the move. I can't stay in one place for a long time."
"And my father and his friends, although they can take care of Luffy, they also have their own tasks and don't have much time to watch over the child."
He paused, a trace of helplessness and guilt flashed in his eyes, and then said, "Besides, Shanks was also raised by you, I think..."
When Jin An heard this, he couldn't help laughing out loud. He shook his head. Although he was very touched by the other party's trust, he still interrupted Long.
"Forget about what I said, Dragon. Strictly speaking, I didn't raise Shanks. Everything is thanks to Big Bear and Ginny. I'm afraid you know these things."
His words carried the warmth of memories, but more of a sense of responsibility.
And most importantly, he is now under close surveillance by the world government, and there are too many uncertainties in the future.
Seeing this, a hint of disappointment flashed across Long's eyes, but he still patiently waited for Jin'an's advice.
Seeing Long's slightly disappointed expression, Jin An's heart softened, and he immediately said:
"However, I do know a place that is very beneficial to the growth of children."
He paused deliberately, and when he saw Long's eyes refocus on him, he continued, "It's a holy place for researchers, and the people there are not only knowledgeable, but also very good at taking care of children."
When Long heard this, the disappointment in his heart was instantly swept away, and a glimmer of hope and expectation flashed in his eyes.
"Where?"
"It's an unnamed island," Jin An said softly, "The scholars there are knowledgeable and have broad visions, and their parenting methods are very unique, allowing children to grow up in a relaxed and happy environment."
"I think that Luffy can not only get a good education there, but also learn many important life lessons."
Long thought for a while, and his eyes gradually became firm.
"Since you say so, I'll trust your judgment." He nodded slowly, "However, I will still try to make time to accompany Luffy."
Jinan patted Long's shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Luffy will have a good environment to grow up there, and you don't have to worry too much. Just come back to see him when you have time."
Long nodded gratefully, and Jin An looked at the innocent child in his arms, and a sense of responsibility surged in his heart.
He knows that Luffy may have an extraordinary destiny in the future, and he himself will do his best to provide help and guidance during this journey of growth.
But he doesn't want Luffy to become a pirate.
Cultivating the next generation was one of the important reasons why Jinan saved the O'Hara scholars at all costs.
The world is full of dangers and pirates are rampant, but Jin An knows that what can truly change the future is not only powerful military force, but also the inheritance of wisdom and knowledge.
O'Hara's scholars are the most knowledgeable people in the world, and the knowledge they possess is priceless.
However, Jinan was not at ease.
He looked at little Luffy in his arms, a trace of worry flashed through his mind.
He knew that the environment had an immeasurable impact on a person, especially on the growth of a child.
O'Hara is indeed a holy place full of knowledge, but at the same time, it is far away from battlefields, adventures, and experiences that can strengthen one's will.
"I just hope Luffy doesn't become a nerd in the future." He muttered to himself.
Luffy's innocent smile seemed to be responding to Jin'an's worries. The child's big eyes were full of curiosity and longing for the world, but also with a hint of innocence.
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