Saint Thorne Nusjuro Figarland, it was his new name, he was just celebrating his 2nd birthday and he already saw a murder infront of his eyes, he couldn't help but think if there is something wrong with him, he saw a murder and he did not react negatively like any normal person who was not exposed to any violence before, he kept thinking about whether the template changed him or the core values of this body that grew up was starting to affect him too.
While thinking about this topic, he was then dressed by his mother, who was named Seraphina V. Nusjuro. She was beautiful, with flowing white-silver hair that complemented her beauty, but Thorne was not fooled; he knew that his mother was capable of great violence and depravity, considering she was a born celestial dragon with being a daugter of one of the 5 elders family, which made sure that her status was among the highest, also being a member of God's Knight, meaning she has the strength to back up her cruelty,
"You're the most perfect child in the world, even among the celestials, you are the most perfect," Seraphina said to her son while dressing him herself, something that surprised the slave maids, this was supposed to be their duty, they can't help but think that they are not needed anymore, making their lives worthless, while worrying, Garling came back to the room.
"Why are you the one that doing such a menial task?" Garling asked Seraphina who was wearing attire similar to what Garling wore, but smaller.
"Do you want some untouchables touching our son? A perfect being born with the union of 2 of the most influential families?" Seraphina answered, equalling her husband's pride and prejudice against someone who did not hesitate to kill someone they felt was beneath them.
"NO, I do not," Garling answered his now wife.
"Where is your other son? He must know the face of who he will serve in the future." Seraphine then asked Garling, considering Shamrock to be beneath Thorne.
"Do not underestimate Shamrock, he has the blood of mine flowing inside him," Garling defended Shamrock, which sounds like protecting his pride. While they were talking, Andrei Thorne was just looking at them, while observing his surroundings,
'Do I also have Yoriichi's template? Why do I not have the see-through world," Thorne said, as if manifesting the ability, when he blinked his vision suddenly changed, he could see both his parents' inner self, their muscles, and the muscles that was carved by their experience and fighting, he saw how strong both of his parents truly are, his mother was almost as strong as Garling, but he know that there are also different factors on strength here in One Piece.
"There, he is ready," Seraphina then said to Garling, showing Thorne with a smile.
"He is perfect, maybe he would be much stronger than me," Garling said, confident in his son.
"We would make sure of it, with our union, it would only make sense that he has the strength," Seraphina said, after coming out of the room while carrying Thorne. They arrived in the hall where the party was being celebrated, a few members of Celestial Dragons were already there, mainly Shamrock and other members that were not seen in the One Piece manga, there is also the most infamous Celestial dragon Charlos and Roswald, Charlos, the one that wanted to get Shirahoshi as his slave, have his dumb looking face with snots as a 4 year old, he was also looking at Thorne.
'Great, this guy, I guess i would have to avoid this dumb looking motherfucker' Thorne said inside himself,
"What's your name?" Charlos asked Thorne,
"Thorne" Thorne introduced himself, but did not follow up.
"Hmmmm, how old are you?" Charlos asked Thorne without even thinking that he was here for his second birthday. Thorne just rolled his eyes while waiting for the other guests to arrive.
He was then approached by Shamrock and his parents, to formally introduce themselves towards the other guests for formal greeting, since the families and guests started arriving, after an hour of greeting, the hall was packed inside, where both his parents are showing him of to others, while Garling was also showing off Shamrock as one of the youngest members of God's Knight, suddenly, the air shifted, the entire mood suddenly changes, then almost all of the adults looked at the entrance of the hall, there they saw 4 elderly men came in wearing suits and 1 elderly man wearing a white kimono, they all wore serious expressions that anyone who would see it would thought that they are going to a battle,
"Seraphina!, where is my grandson," The elderly man wearing a white kimono suddenly said to his mother.
"Here he is, Father," Seraphina said while giving Thorne to the elder, who looked at him with much curiosity and a serious expression. Suddenly, his face shifted, as if an innocent grandfather looking at his grandson.
"There he is, my grandson, how are you, little Thorne?" The elder said, while picking him up with so much glee, the other 4 elders also looked at this scene with understanding, remembering what they did when they met their grandsons, who would continue their legacy.
"I'm still insulted that you did not name him after me" The elder suddenly shifted his tone towards Seraphina.
"I believe that my name is suitable for his stature, are you not?" Garling suddenly said, interrupting the conversation between father and daughters.
"You may be strong, but do not forget your place here; you are just someone who failed to educate his other son." The elder suddenly said, seriously, while still playing with Thorne, Garling just have an expression who was wounded, knowing that his other son was still alive but is travelling with a pirate, not just any pirate for that matter, a pirate that knows the truth of the world with name that was born to opposed them, It was a great insult to their heritage and considered a treason, and while this is happening, his son grew up with that man, and inherited his will.
'It seems that Garling and Ethanbaron did not agree with each other, ' Thorne thought, looking at the scene that was happening, looking at Garling, that have a face that was etched with so much anger, mainly due to his pride being wounded.
"Put down my son," Garling then retaliated, knowing that Ethanbaron liked being with his grandson,
"I did not mean to offend you if you are offended, I'm just reminding you of your failure, perhaps this child would be much suited to grow up with me, " Ethanbaron also said, doubling down his opinion on Garling, while the other 4 elders just watched the fiasco with curiosity.
"Father, Garling, stop fighting, we are celebrating, do not sour the mood of the party with your bickering," Seraphina said, mediating between the two, noticing that the entire party just became silent.
"He would be fine to grow up with me, Ethanbaron, i would be resolving my other matter anytime soon, he just did not know who he is, after telling him his true heritage, he would not dare reject his own blood," Garling said confirming that he was now tracking Shanks.
"Good, then, perhaps I was too harsh, let's continue the party, everyone," Ethanbaron said while announcing the continuation of the party. Everyone then goes back to a partying mood, forgetting the scene that just happened. The 5 elders then offered their greetings and their gifts.
"Seraphina, make sure he grows up perfectly. I can sense his potential, and he would be stronger than any of us if he grows up properly." Saint Marcus Mars said to Seraphina, who was the daughter of his colleague and also a daughter-like figure,
"Do not worry, Saint Marcus, this little thorn would not be a disappointment, my husband and I would assure it," Seraphina answered Saint Marcus who just nodded with joy. he then called his assistant, a celestial dragon that was trusted by Saint Marcus, she was seen, holding a box containing a devil fruit he then handed it to Seraphina.
"What devil fruit is this?" Seraphina asked,
"It was a Hito Hito no mi, model: Tengu," Saint Marcus said, proud of his gift.
"Thank you, elder," Seraphina said while just putting the gift on the table. Seeing this, Saint Marcus picked up the cue.
"Did you not like it?" Saint Marcus asked.
"Of course, she did not, it was for a 2-year-old, he should have this," Saint Warcury then handed a box that had a flintlock inside, it was made of gold and embroidered with jewels.
"Whoa!" Thorne said, who was looking at the gift Saint Warcury had gifted him, seeing this reaction, Saint Warcury had a proud expression over Saint Marcus winning, who had a better gift than the two of them.
"Here's my gift, little one." Saint Ju Peter then gave him a Golden Den Den Mushi, without saying anything further, Saint Ju Peter is not interested in giving gifts for such a young age, so he just gifted him the authority of destrying an Island no questions asked, since it was his birth right, just giving it a little earlier,
"What is this for?" Thorne asked even though he already know what the Golden Den Den Mushi.
"It was to summon Buster Call, but this particular one would also summon members of God's Knight to protect you," Saint Ju said,
"Thank you, Saint Ju Peter, this would do well to protect him if he ever finds himself wandering alone," Seraphina then said, while handing the Den Den Mushi to her son,
"This is mine," Saint Saturn then gifted a devil fruit. It was a devil fruit with an intricate pattern
"This is the Paramecia Fruit called Hakai Hakai no Mi, it mainly deals with destruction, you would have to eat it before knowing the effects, little one" Saint Saturn said.
"Thank you, Saint Saturn," Thorne said, holding the Devil Fruit close to him, considering that it was a strong Devil Fruit that could be eaten.
"This would be my gift for you, my little thorne, It was a sword equal in strength and quality to Supreme Grade, one of the rarest things you would find in the world, and one of the luxuries we can afford due to our status." Saint Ethanbaron then gifted him a Cutlass that looked like Ace, but much shorter,
"What is its name, Grandfather?" Thorne then asked his Grandfather who handed him the Sword.
"Its name is called Leviathan," Ethanbaron then introduced the blade to Thorne, who was just listening enthusiastically.
"Can this sword eat devil fruit, Grandfather?" Thorne then asked Ethanbaron.
"Yes, we can do that for you. What kind of devil fruit would you like to eat?" Ethanbaron then asked his grandson, spoiling him as they could do whatever they wanted.
"I'll think about it, Grandfather," Thorne then said, thinking whether to feed it the Hakai Hakai no mi or the Tengu fruit. After the gift giving of the 5 elders, they then went back to their duties, since they are all incredibly loyal to Imu and not mess around when it comes to their responsibilities, after they left, the party continued until it was late of evening where most of the guest already greeted Thorne and the party was nearing its end, the Figarland Family gave their regards and escorted them towards their castles.
Thorne then went to his room, with the gifts of 5 elders in his hands, thinking about what kind of future he would have, thinking about the future and what would he do, he suddenly heard a knock coming from his door, opening it, there, he saw Shamrock and Garling, who was holding a box that would be his gift.
"This is my gift to you, little brother, I didn't have the chance to give it earlier because of my duties." Shamrock then handed his gift, which was an armor with robe, it was the armor given only to those who are members of God's Knight, reminding Thorne his would be duties for the future, while Garling handed him another sword, this sword was special since it already contained a mythical class devil fruit, with the same quality as Supreme Grade.
"This sword is named Chimare, it has the devil fruit of Mythical Zoan Chimera," Garling said, while giving his youngest the sword who readily accepted the sword, suddenly, a snake that was disguised as the handle bit his hands, injecting him with poison in exchange of his blood, Thorne then suddenly collapsed where Garling expected that this would happen, he then carried Thorne to the bed and left him there, as if there was not anything wrong with his son.
"This would test if he has the potential that would prove him worthy of being a Figarland and Nujishiro," Garling said to Shamrock, where Seraphine suddenly appeared in the door, also there, with a cold expression, nodding at her husband.
Thorne, who was poisoned, was just in bed, squirming due to the pain from the poison he was suffering, and his natural body was fighting against the incredibly potent poison that would kill anyone immediately, but Thorne's body was fighting, struggling against the poison for the entire night.