Chapter 1: The Birth of Storms (Ages 0-3)
A Stormy Night in Dawn Island
The wind howled violently across the shores of Foosha Village, and the waves crashed relentlessly against the docks.
Inside a small, warm house near the edge of town, two newborn cries filled the air.
A middle-aged woman, her face weary but kind, held two small infants in her arms.
One had a round, joyful face, his tiny fists waving wildly as he screamed at the top of his lungs.
The other had a sharper gaze, his expression somehow more serious, even as he cried alongside his twin.
They were Monkey D. Luffy and Monkey D. Lucky.
Standing over them, towering like a giant, was their grandfather—Monkey D. Garp.
"BAHAHAHAHAHA! Look at these brats! They're already loud as hell!"
The village midwife sighed. "Garp, keep your voice down! Their mother just went through labor!"
Garp ignored her, grinning as he poked Luffy's cheek.
The baby bit his finger.
"HAHA! THIS ONE'S GOT A STRONG BITE!"
Then he poked Lucky.
The other baby grabbed his finger with surprising strength—and tried to throw it away.
Garp's eyes widened slightly.
"Well now… Looks like this one's already trying to fight me!"
The midwife shook her head. "What did you expect? They're your grandsons."
Garp looked at the boys, his usual goofy grin fading for a brief moment.
"Dragon… these are your kids, huh?"
For a second, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.
But then, just as quickly, it was gone.
"Alright, I've decided!" Garp declared. "THESE BRATS ARE GONNA BE MARINES!"
The midwife sighed again. "They were just born, Garp…"
But his decision was final.