Adventures of the Roronoa Family

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Olivia gently ran her fingers over the neatly woven braid her mother had just finished in her hair. She pulled Robin into a tight hug before pulling away and grabbing her new sword. Securing her sword at her hip, she cast an inquisitive glance at her mom. "So, I'm really free to explore the island on my own?"

Robin's response came with a reluctant nod, her eyes shadowed with worry only a mother would have. "Yes, but please be careful, especially now that you have a bounty. Those marines... if they hadn't figured out your identity in our last fight, you might not even have a bounty. It's probably coupled with the fact that you're my daughter, if only I weren't..."

Olivia's interjection was swift, her voice laced with unwavering pride. "My mother? The Devil Child? Mom, we've had this conversation. I'm the daughter of Roronoa Robin and Zoro. What the world says about you and dad doesn't mean anything. I know who you two really are. Besides, even if I didn't have a bounty, they'd be stupid to not pick up on the fact I look exactly like you."

Robin embraced Olivia again with strength and tenderness that had always been her hallmark. "Just promise me you'll keep a transponder snail with you. If you find yourself in danger, don't hesitate to call us. And remember..."

"Mom, I get it," Olivia interjected with a gentle firmness. "I'm not the little girl I once was. Between dad's training and my haki getting stronger, I can handle myself."

Together, the Roronoa women stepped onto the deck, greeted by the sounds of another young Roronoa child and the Straw Hats playing on deck. Kenji, in the middle of a loud game with Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp, noticed them and darted over, his youthful energy in full display. "Olivia, why are you dressed up? Are you going somewhere? Can I go with you? Maybe you can buy me ice cream? Or we could go exploring! Ooo you can help me pick out my first sword!" His barrage of questions and suggestions tumbled out in rapid succession.

Olivia's patience, already frayed from days of her brother's relentless inquiries, finally snapped. "Kenji, this isn't a trip for kids," she snapped, her tone sharper than she intended. "Just leave me alone for a while, okay?" Turning on her heel, she moved towards Nami, hoping to get some information on the layout of this island since they've already been docked here for a few days. Once she got what she needed, she headed off.

Kenji's enthusiasm dimmed momentarily, his shoulders slumping in a rare moment of dejection. He looked at his mom with tears in his eyes as she knelt to meet Kenji's gaze at eye level. She reached out, her hands gently cradling his face, a gesture both comforting and affirming. "Kenji, what's wrong sweetheart?" she asked, her voice a soothing calm.

Kenji blinked back the tears, his voice quivering slightly. "I wanted to go with my big sister. Why doesn't she like me anymore?"

Robin's heart ached at his words. "Honey, Olivia is growing up, and sometimes, she needs a little space, okay? But she still loves you, I promise."

Kenji nodded slowly, a glimmer of understanding in his eyes. "I guess I can wait until she gets back. Can I go play in my room?"

"I think that's a good idea, baby. You come and get me if you need anything," Robin reassured him, her smile filled with love.