World's Strongest Man

"Pirate King?!"

As soon as he heard that, Roman turned starry eyed as he looked towards his "infamous" uncle.

He was just about to speak when he felt someone slap him on the back of his head again.

"Wh…"

Before he could complain, Walter cut him off.

"How long do you intend to spend in that form?"

"Haha, I completely forgot about that."

He immediately transformed back into his human form. He no longer looked like that adorable little toddler that appeared in Orion's room 2 years ago. He had grown and despite only being 5 he looked like 10. He was 4" 5 with, rosy skin and long thick black hair tied up in a pony tail but his most eye catching feature was his golden eyes, which was a side effect from the dragon fruit.

He had grown into a very handsome child.

Just as he was about to fire questions off towards his long-lost uncle he felt someone slap the back of his head… Again!

"What was that one for?!"

"How many times do I have to tell you not to transform into your complete beast form for combat?!"

"I couldn't help it, I had to save Ori and it was faster for me to fly!"

"What about after you arrived, why did you maintain that form? And how many times have I told you not to rush in head first without paying attention to everything around you?! If Ori didn't stop you in time you would've been seriously injured!"

Roman hung his head in shame as he was fully aware at how close he came to seriously hurting himself. Even though Orion helped him evade Rouge's palm, he still felt the air distort around him as the palm flew passed his face.

Thinking about what would've happened if he forcefully took that palm made him shudder.

"I was wrong, I'm sorry."

Seeing his face made Walter's frown lighten as he said gently.

"You don't need to feel so down, you've only just started training and if nothing else your courage was truly commendable. Just remember to stay focused at all times."

Hearing his father complementing his bravery put a smile on the boy's face.

"Yes father."

"But because of your lack of experience, we're going to increase your training until I'm happy. Starting with a run round the island carrying me above your head followed an hour of sparring with me."

"But Da…"

Roman was about to plead for his freedom when he noticed his father's glare.

"I understand!"

"Nyahahaha, big brother, surely he can start his training tomorrow. This is the first time I'm meeting this nephew of mine, let's catch up today."

Hearing Roger's words Walter glanced at him indifferently.

"And whose fault it is that you're only meeting him today."

"Nyahaha, no need for the blame game is there."

"Snort! Roman, you can start your training tomorrow."

"Thanks dad, you're the best!"

As Roman said that he leapt in to his father's arms giving him a giant bear hug.

When he got down from hugging his father, Roman turned to Roger and asked.

"Uncle Roger, as the Pirate King you must have a lot of cool stories… Me and Ori read in the papers that you clashed with Whitebeard and Golden Lion Shiki, what was that like?!"

This time it wasn't only Roman who was feeling excited. Orion was feeling equally excited. This was the pirate king, the main man himself!

"Yeah what happened!"

Seeing the two starry eyed boys, Marcus could only shake his head helplessly.

"Boys, your uncle Roger has just arrived, at least let him take a seat before you start bombarding him with questions."

Hearing that, the two boys regained their senses and could only smile wryly as they had truly gotten ahead of themselves.

"CAPTAIN ROGER, EVERYTHING IN THE SHIP'S BEEN SECURED."

Suddenly they all heard a shout coming from Roger's ship. When Orion turned to see who was shouting he saw two men exiting the ship.

The man on the left had a beanie hat on covering his blue hair and a red ball on his nose making him look like a clown. He was wearing a purple and white short sleeved shirt with the buttons undone with a picture of a cat's face on the front.

The man on the right had a straw hat on covering his slicked back red hair, but his most eye catching feature were the three scars going down his left eye. Despite him having such a terrifying wound he still gave off a very warm and carefree aura. He was dressed in a white shirt and grey trousers being held together by a red sash.

[Buggy and Shanks. Haha this is awesome!]

As Orion was excited by the arrival of the 2 late comers Roger shouted back.

"Come over here there's a few people I want to introduce you to."

As they arrived they were somewhat surprised to see everyone, especially Walter and Roman as they looked very similar to Roger himself. Seeing their surprise Roger laughed as he said.

"That man is my big brother Gol D. Walter and the boy beside him is his son Gol D. Roman. That man over there…

He is arguably the strongest man in the world and also the older brother of Rouge, Portgas D. Marcus and the little one beside him is his genius of a son Orion."

When they heard his introduction, they were shocked over and over.

[I didn't even know captain Roger had a brother. And for the captain to say that man may be the strongest in the world…

He hadn't even said that about Shiki or Whitebeard…

His strength must be the real deal!]

Thinking to there both Shanks and Buggy politely greeted everyone before Marcus lead everyone inside his home to talk and relax.

On the way inside Orion couldn't help but look at his father as he remembered Roger's words.

[Roger said that Dad may be the strongest man in the world, for that to come from Roger, Dad's strength must really be something else!]