As news of the Whole Cake Island incident spread, Bullet's affair was pushed aside. More than three months later, the time arrived at January of Grand Line Era 1499. The Flame Dragon Kingdom held a lively New Year's celebration, and everyone began a seven-day holiday.
Julian had begun training Lucci three months ago. Lucci had now eaten the Cat-Cat Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Sabertooth Tiger Form. With Rose's potions as part of his daily regimen—Flame Potions, Power Potions, and Constitution Potions—he had also been taught Fist of Bone and Dragon Claw Fist, and had mastered all of the Marine Rokushiki.
Most notably, Lucci's appearance had changed dramatically. He had originally worn his hair in buns, but now it was styled after Luffy's hairstyle, and even his eyebrows had been made thicker. He looked far more dashing. After living in the Flame Dragon Kingdom for over a year, Lucci had become kind-hearted, constantly talking about Flame Dragon ideology and protecting the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
Julian smiled and asked, "Lucci, what is your name?" Lucci answered solemnly, "Lord Flame Emperor, my name is Monkey D. Lucci. I am Dragon's son, and my grandfather is Marine Hero Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp." Julian smiled and asked, "Lucci, what is your dream?" Lucci replied earnestly, "I am the man who will become King of the Marines."
Julian smiled and patted Lucci on the head. "Remember, once you get to Marine Headquarters, say exactly that." Lucci replied solemnly, "Lord Flame Emperor, don't worry. I know what to do."
Julian said seriously, "Lucci, you truly deserve to be the one who inherited the ideology of our Flame Dragon Kingdom. Wherever leaves dance, fire shall burn without end. The flames will continue to illuminate the Flame Dragon Kingdom and make the new leaves sprout."
Lucci said excitedly, "Lord