Chapter 265: Chapter 265: The Mischievous Children
"Woo-woo-woo—"
Before long, two figures sped through the sky over the sea.
El, flying leisurely, found his thoughts drifting. Unknowingly, he had already fathered nine children, with the ever-growing Kukulkan family soon expecting several more members.
The eldest two, Thor (the first son) and Sif (the first daughter), were twins born to Gerd, a giantess with limitless potential. From birth, the pair had displayed extraordinary traits. By the age of three, their monstrous talents had already rivaled those of Linlin. As hybrids of the Giant Tribe and Lunarian race, their physiques were immense, and their bodies nearly indestructible—virtually impervious to blades or bullets. Their immense strength made them true-born monsters.
The third child, Dal (the second son of the Kukulkan family), was born to Lillian, a member of the Three-Eye Tribe and a natural wielder of Observation Haki. Though his physicality didn't match that of his older siblings, it far surpassed that of ordinary humans. He, too, was far from being an average individual, standing leagues above the likes of someone like Kozuki Oden. Born with a unique form of Observation Haki that allowed him to foresee the future, Dal also naturally awakened the Three-Eye Tribe's racial ability to discern the essence of things. His remarkable aptitude for swordsmanship and exceptional understanding ensured his future as a formidable swordsman of great renown.
The fourth child, Willie (the third son), was born to Sally, the Shapeshifting Witch. The fifth, Medusa (the second daughter), was born to the Gloriosa, the Empress of Amazon Lily. The sixth, Eden (the third daughter), was born to Tethys, a female giantess. The seventh, Frey (the fourth son), was born to Helen, the Cloud Giantess. Though the talents of the younger children weren't as exaggerated as the twin prodigies Thor and Sif, they were still extraordinary compared to most.
Even those considered less gifted, like Willie and Frey, had been granted Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits by El: the Angel Form Human-Human Fruit and the Nue Form Bird-Bird Fruit, respectively. With the enhancements from these Mythical Zoan fruits, their abilities were among the best in the seas. If they worked hard enough, they would undoubtedly qualify to rival admirals and join the ranks of monsters.
Ultimately, no one could predict the future with certainty. Individual achievements would depend on each child's determination, character, and opportunities. While innate talent provided a higher starting point, it was never the sole measure of one's strength.
Currently, Charlotte Linlin—the "main wife"—was pregnant with a boy and due to give birth in just over a month. Tethys, the female giantess, was also expecting her second child, with delivery anticipated within two months. Meanwhile, Nef, Stussy, Toki, and Furiko were all pregnant as well, their due dates ranging from three to five months. The Lunarian race, once on the brink of extinction, had suddenly become a lively and thriving community.
"Boom... Boom..."
Totto Land Sea Area, Beast Island
Linlin had chosen Beast Island as the location for the family gathering. However, even before the family head, El, had returned, the gathering had already descended into chaos. The "problem children" were wreaking havoc, transforming the island into a scene of mayhem reminiscent of locusts swarming through crops.
"Crackle... Sizzle..."
High in the sky, hundreds of meters above the ground, bolts of lightning and bursts of flame clashed repeatedly. Thor and Sif, the twin siblings, had started fighting. Terrifying lightning illuminated the sky, while blue-green flames warped the atmosphere. Even from a distance, the heat waves radiating from their battle were palpable and hair-raising.
"You're so annoying, Thor! You won't get away with this!"
A flaming phoenix, ablaze with blue-green fire, soared into the sky, flapping its wings in pursuit.
"Give it back! That's the gift Dad gave me!" Sif yelled furiously.
"I'm not giving it back! And you can't catch me anyway!" Thor taunted, flying off at top speed.
In an instant, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and Thor's figure appeared even higher in the air. Surrounded by intertwining arcs of lightning and blazing flames behind his head, he held a delicate pendant necklace in his hand.
"Heh-heh, you two... come down now!"
Gerd's eyelid twitched violently, her fair face darkening with frustration. One child possessed the Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit, found on Sky Island Birka, while the other had the Mythical Zoan-type Phoenix Form Fruit, stripped from a prisoner in Impel Down's Level 6. El's doting on these two siblings was evident, but the problem lay in their powers—each more exaggerated than the other.
Moreover, they were essentially miniature versions of Linlin and El: invulnerable, monstrously strong, and natural-born giants whose abilities were massively amplified. When they got into mischief, managing them was a real challenge. A light approach wouldn't faze them, and a heavy hand risked causing harm.
Linlin, grinding her pearly teeth, unfastened a Seastone restraint from her waist and barked at Dal, the third child, "Dal, get those two down from there!"
"Got it! Leave it to me, Mom Linlin!"
Dal puffed out his chest confidently, his third eye glowing with an otherworldly radiance. Locking onto the two figures battling fiercely in the sky, he raised two fingers and uttered calmly, "Transfer."
In the blink of an eye, both Thor, wrapped in lightning, and Sif, engulfed in flames, vanished from the sky and reappeared on the coast below.
"Clang!"
In an instant, Linlin moved with ghostly speed, her movements still absurdly swift despite her pregnancy. Ignoring the searing flames and crackling lightning, she clasped Seastone restraints onto the siblings—one for each hand.
"Bang! Bang!"
Gerd stepped forward and delivered two flicks to their foreheads.
"Ow! That hurts!"
"Mom hits the hardest!"
The twin siblings clutched their reddened foreheads, tears welling up in their eyes.
"If you keep this up, I'll throw you into the sea for a whole day!" Gerd warned, towering over the troublemakers with her hands on her hips, her voice dripping with menace.
"He was the one who stole my necklace! It was the birthday gift Dad gave me!" Sif pointed an accusing finger at Thor, her tiny hands shackled by Seastone cuffs, as she vented her frustrations.
"I just wanted to see it! I didn't mean to lose it!" Thor retorted, but his voice grew smaller and guiltier.
"Ma-ma-ma-ma, little Thor, lying is not good..."
Linlin crouched down and cupped Thor's face in her hands, her crescent-moon eyes locking onto his with a dangerous glint as she smiled sweetly.
"Didn't I hear that you used your lightning to melt the gem necklace El Oniichan gave you?"
"And weren't you planning with Dal to sneak out to sea in a few days?"
"Darn it, Dal! You traitor!" Thor broke into a cold sweat, glaring angrily at Dal. That was supposed to be a secret only the two of them knew!
"It wasn't me! I didn't say anything, I swear!" Dal was flabbergasted, protesting his innocence.
"You really think you can keep such little schemes hidden?" Lillian walked over with a soft smile, but without hesitation, she tugged her son's ear. Her omnipotent observational abilities weren't for show. With the children's abilities being so extraordinary, how could she not monitor them for peace of mind?
"Ma-ma-ma-ma, better put Seastone wristbands on them," Linlin suggested with a grin.
"Agreed," Gerd added. "Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before they manage to sneak out for real."
"Seastone wristbands?"
"Nooo! Please, no!"
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