1 New Life

The alley was quiet, except for the sound of footsteps echoing against the walls. A young man named Cillian, no more than twenty, stumbled out of a doorway, his hand pressed tightly against his side. Blood seeped through his fingers, staining his white t-shirt a deep crimson. He gasped for air, his vision blurring as he tried to stay upright.

He knew he was going to die. He had been in this life for too long, a member of the notorious street gang that ruled this part of the city. It was a life of violence and danger, but he had thought he was invincible. He had thought he was untouchable.

But now he knew he was wrong. His enemies had caught up with him, and they were not going to let him go. He could hear their footsteps getting closer, their angry shouts and curses filling the air.

As he stumbled down the alley, he saw a faint light in the distance. It was like a beacon, drawing him forward. He didn't know what it was, but he felt a sudden urge to reach it. Perhaps it was a sign, a way out of this life and into something new.

With a final burst of energy, he pushed forward, stumbling and tripping as he made his way towards the light. He could feel his strength fading, his consciousness slipping away. But he kept going, driven by a fierce determination to escape his fate.

And then, just as he reached the light, he felt a sudden jolt. It was like an electric shock, ripping through his body and tearing him apart. He screamed, a sound of agony and despair, and then everything went black.

Cillian was just another casualty of a street gang fight, his body battered and bruised, and his spirit broken. He had never expected to die so soon, nor had he expected to wake up in a completely different world.

As his vision cleared, he realized that he was no longer in the dark alley where he had died. Instead, he found himself lying on a soft bed, in a room filled with light. He tried to move, but his body felt strange, almost weightless.

Looking down, he saw that he was no longer the young man he had been before. He had been reborn as a baby, with tiny fingers and toes, and soft, delicate skin. His memories of his previous life were still intact, but he knew he could never go back.

As he lay there, trying to come to terms with his new reality, he heard footsteps approaching. The door opened, and a woman entered, smiling down at him.

"Well, well, well," she said, "look who's finally awake. You gave us quite a scare, little one."

Cillian looked up at her, trying to make sense of what was happening. He didn't know who this woman was, but he felt a strange sense of comfort in her presence.

"Don't worry, Kai" she said, scooping him up in her arms, "you're safe now. You're with us."

As she held him close, Cillian…or Kai now, felt a warmth spreading through his body. But when he changed his gaze back to the bed, he saw another baby lying there.

The baby has a head full of wild, red, spiky hair. His eyes are bright and curious, taking in the world around him with a keen interest. Despite his small size, there is an air of intensity and determination about him. His tiny fists clenched and unclenched, as if itching to grab hold of something and never let go.

"Waaaaaahhh, Euuuueghhh!!" The baby wailed and whimpered, his little fists balled up and pounding the air as he demanded attention and comfort.

"Alright Kai, it's your baby brother's turn now" the woman said, as she put him down and reached for the other baby "Alright Kid, mommy's here" she said, as she held him close "You two are surely growing up to be strong and handsome"

(Kai's POV),

'What in the world is happening right now? Is this for real? Or...Am I just dreaming?' I thought, my eyes darting around in confusion as I tried to make sense of what was happening around me 'I'm sure I was stabbed to death, so is this the afterlife?...But it looks more like a new life' I examined my baby body as too many questions surged into my head.

'More importantly did she call that baby Kid?...He looks very familiar, wild red hair and those facial expression, even as a baby there is no way I wouldn't recognize him…Eustass Kid' I thought as I observed him in interest 'Did I just reborn as Kid's brother?--no did I just reborn in one piece world?!--'

"Alright, you two play with each other while I'm gone" my thoughts were interrupted as my mother…Should I say? Put Kid back next to me and proceeded to leave after that.

The plump little fingers of Kid reached out, grabbing a fistful of my soft wispy hair. With a tight grip, the mischievous baby tugged with all its might, causing me to yelp in surprise and pain. The culprit giggled uncontrollably, seemingly amused by the reaction he caused. The tuft of hair remained clutched tightly in his hand as he continued to pull, completely oblivious to the discomfort he was inflicting to me.

'This damn Kid, he's wild even as a baby!' Kai cursed internally as he started doing the same to him. Their hair pulling contest was quickly escalated into a fist fight.

The two babies were flailing their chubby arms at each other, their little fists swinging wildly as they wobbled on unsteady feet. Their faces were scrunched up in anger, and they emitted tiny, high-pitched cries as they fought. Kai managed to land a weak hit on Kid, causing him to stumble backward and fall onto his diapered bottom. The victorious baby let out a triumphant squeal, but it was short-lived as the fallen baby quickly got back up and resumed the fight with renewed vigor. They continued their struggle, both determined to emerge as the winner in this tiny battle of wills until they were both exhausted and fell asleep.

A few months past since I was reborn. As I sat down to reflect on my life, I couldn't help but think about how strange it all seemed. I had been reborn as a baby in One Piece world.

It was strange to think that just a short time ago, I had been a grown man with a job, a family, and friends. Now, I am a helpless baby, relying on others to feed me, change my diapers, and keep me safe.

But as I looked around at my new surroundings, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and excitement. Everything was new and fascinating, and I was eager to explore this new world.

'It's one piece after all, a world of adventure…' As I gazed up at the ceiling, I wondered what adventures lay ahead. I Knew that I would face many challenges in this new life, but I was determined to make the most of it.

As the days went by, I started getting more and more used to being a baby. I never got along with Kid as we always kept fighting each other…or should I say he always kept picking fights with me, he's a wild and annoying baby.

Mother keeps visiting us occasionally throughout the day, attending our needs, while father shows up once in a while. They both look very normal though, nothing special about them.

I also got to find out more about my parents from what I caught of their conversations. They are both farmers living in a small village, my father is called Flint, it should be Eustass Flint if I guess, and my mother is Mary.

From my past life knowledge, I know that this place is in South Blue, but I can't recall anything else other than that.

Talking about past life, there wasn't anything exciting about it. I lived a normal life until I turned 17 when my mother fell ill and required expensive medication, everything changed. I was desperate to save my mother's life and I knew I had to do something drastic.

I began to hang out with the wrong crowd, and before long, I was in too deep. I started to sell drugs and commit crimes to make enough money to pay for my mother's medical bills. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I was willing to do anything to keep her alive.

But in the end, it wasn't enough. My mother's illness was too advanced, and she passed away. The misfortune did not stop there as my younger brother died in car accident shortly after that.

I struggled a lot with the pain of losing two beloved family members, but I moved on eventually. Though I couldn't quite being a gangster, it was like I fell too deep into the rabbit hole and couldn't get back.

Anyway, one of the few sources of entertainment for me was anime and manga, although my fellow gang members made fun of it when they found out saying it's children's cartoon, but I didn't care one bit.

One particular show that was my favorite is One Piece. Though I never expected to get reborn in it.

(General POV),

A few days later,

It was a cool autumn evening in the small village on the outskirts of an Island unaffiliated with the World Government in South Blue, where Kid and Kai's family lived. The sun had already set, and the sky was a deep shade of blue. The Eustass twin parents had put them to bed early, as they were planning to attend a local festival later that night.

Kid was a restless sleeper on oppose to Kai, and as he lay in his crib, he heard the faint sounds of shouting and screaming coming from outside. He cried out, but his parents didn't come to check on him. The noise outside grew louder and closer, and soon Kid could hear the sound of glass shattering.

With the loud commotion, Kai was also awakened.

'What the hell is happening?' Kai thought While looking around him in panic.

Suddenly, the twin's bedroom door burst open, and several men wearing masks and carrying weapons rushed into the room. Their mother, who had been asleep in the adjacent room, tried to fight them off, but she was quickly overpowered.

'This looks bad, I hope they don't come for us' Kai tried to get on his feet to hide 'I can't even walk properly, how can I fight them back?'

Their father, who had been out getting some last-minute supplies for the festival, arrived home just in time to see the intruders dragging his wife away. He attempted to stop them, but he too was quickly subdued.

The babies, still in their crib, were left alone in the room, Kid crying uncontrollably. The intruders ransacked the house, taking anything of value they could find before setting it on fire and leaving.

The villagers were alerted by the commotion and arrived at the scene too late to save the parents or their home. The two babies were found crying amidst the ashes of what used to be their family's home.

The tragedy of losing his parents at such a young age left a profound impact on Eustass Kid. He would grow up with a deep-seated hatred for the world and a desire for power and revenge. It was this thirst for power that would eventually lead him to become a feared pirate and one of the Eleven Supernovas…But what would happen if he still had a member of his family left, a brother?

Four years later…

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