Ian didn't explain further, lowering his head to look at his axe, lost in thought.
He had already achieved his goal this time. He had learned the technique, although it was somewhat unexpected, just pure brute force combined with a little skill, but it was undeniably suitable for him under the sunlight.
Speaking of which, the King of the Prodence Kingdom in the New World also knew a move called King Punch...
The King Punch, which involves charging up one's entire body's power for an hour before releasing a powerful shockwave, is claimed to have the potential to kill a Yonko in one strike.
While this claim might just be boasting from the Prodence Kingdom, if he were to learn it, he wondered if he could truly achieve that under the sun.
Just as Ian was pondering this...
"God of Sun."
A familiar voice rang out: "What are you thinking about? Shining brightly under the sun?"
Ian "..."
Ian looked up speechlessly at Crocodile, who was smoking a cigar, and said irritably: "You've come?"
This guy... He really is petty!
He only mocked him a few times as the God of Sand. Why is he making such a fuss?
However, before Crocodile, in a good mood, could say anything, Dorry and Brogy, who had overheard Crocodile's words, were stunned.
"The God of Sun?"
They looked at Ian with a puzzled expression. "Why does he call you the God of Sun?"
"He's just speaking nonsense."
Looking at those two pairs of curious eyes, Ian said helplessly: "I'm not some kind of God of Sun!"
"Hahaha, of course you're not the God of Sun!"
Faced with Ian's answer, Dorry and Brogy lost their curiosity and burst into laughter. "The God of Sun is the legendary liberator of Elbaph, a warrior who brings joy to the world, possessing a body that can stretch and contract like rubber in battle!"
"The God of Sun's appearance is accompanied by laughter and the sound of war drums."
As he spoke, Dorry even started dancing. "Ian, don't throw that title around lightly, especially not in front of the World Government."
"Don't worry, I'm not that electric rat who calls himself a god every time he sees someone."
Of course, it probably wouldn't be a problem to say it, after all, the World Government knows exactly what Nika is like!
Ian casually waved his hand, then looked at Crocodile beside him and said with a smile: "Did you hear that? God of Sand, I'm not the God of Sun, and you, my friend?"
"You bastard..."
Crocodile, his face darkening from Ian's counterattack, flicked his cigar and was about to say something more when... Bang!
Something suddenly fell from the sky.
Ian's eyes brightened. He ignored Crocodile and looked toward the rising dust. "Here he comes?"
Then, noticing a figure emerging from the dust while holding a child, Ian froze before saying, "Why are you here?"
…
"Mr. Ian, is this your child? So Mr. Ian is married and has children?"
"Hahaha, this is my daughter."
Looking at Ace, who had come close to his daughter, Ian laughed heartily, playfully teasing her: "Aria."
Aria was his daughter's name.
Seeing his daughter giggling at her name, Ian couldn't help but give her a kiss. Then he looked up at Robin and asked: "Did you come from the City of Gold?"
Upon hearing about City of Gold, Robin wanted to go there. Considering that everything was alright there, and with Zephyr there and the safety of Kuma's express, Ian agreed.
However, he hadn't expected Robin to make a special trip here.
"I heard from Mr. Kuma that my husband is nearby."
Robin took the child, smiled, and nodded. "So I had Mr. Kuma bring me here."
She blinked. "After all, my dear has been gone for so many days."
"Well, there's a lot to do."
"Is it all taken care of?"
"Almost. I'll go to the North Blue once more, and then I can return."
Ian glanced at Kuma, who immediately perked up when North Blue was mentioned, then looked back at Robin. "How's the situation on Skypiea?"
"With Mr. Zephyr over there, nothing special has happened."
Robin, holding the child, smiled and said, "Mr. Zephyr is still recruiting on Skypiea. I heard you want to open a trade route there? That's a good idea, but..."
She hesitated for a moment, then added hesitantly: "That might be quite troublesome for Mr. Kuma."
Before Ian could say anything, Kuma quickly said, "I can do it! Mrs. Robin, it's not troublesome at all. No matter what it is… I'll do anything."
"Alright, Kuma, don't get excited."
Ian, seeing Kuma's face flushed with excitement at Robin's words, quickly reassured him: "Don't worry, I'll definitely keep my promise."
"I'm sorry."
Seeing this, Robin seemed to understand something. Although she didn't know the specifics, she said apologetically: "It seems you've made your decision."
Just then, Crocodile impatiently approached: "Hey, the banquet has started! How long are you two going to be all lovey-dovey in front of everyone?!"
This left Ian, who was about to say something, speechless. Didn't he see he had just met his wife and child?
"Let's attend the banquet first, dear."
Robin, holding the child, noticed the others nearby, smiled slightly, and said: "The child and I will be waiting for you."
"The banquet has started!"
As soon as Robin finished speaking, Ace shouted loudly, unable to hold himself back any longer.
Ian had no choice but to join.
But drinking with giants... Are they serious?
Although Ian tried to keep a low profile, intending to quietly accompany his wife and children, how could a man basking in the sunlight, radiating light, so easily hide himself?
Therefore, he was forced to drink several glasses of wine until he quietly found an excuse to hide, and only then did the nearly drunken guy let him go.
"You actually hid during the banquet?"
Crocodile, still petty as ever, found him anyway. He grinned and leaned forward: "That's not how a pirate of the sea behaves."
"Sorry, I'm not a pirate of the sea, just a man with a family."
"Is that so? How many families do you have? Did it include that female marine?"
... What the hell.
"Hahaha, what's the point of having a woman? For dreams, anything can be abandoned."
Seemingly feeling victorious, Crocodile downed his wine in one gulp, then glared at the foul-mouthed Ian and sneered: "I really don't understand you. With such strength, why do you always hide in the West Blue? The sea is a man's world!"