When the two boys saw Julian and Alice return, they stopped swinging their wooden swords and called out together, "Dad!" Julian smiled broadly at his two sons. "You were practicing swordsmanship just now, right? Remember, the path of the sword requires perseverance. You must keep a sword in your hand every day to grasp true sword intent!"
Noah smiled. "Got it, Dad. We'll keep at it." Julian then looked at Alice. "Honey, see? This is Noah's determination to be a man. It has nothing to do with me!"
Alice smiled as well. "I know. I support Noah's decision too." Julian's smile widened. "Noah, you're truly outstanding. One day, you'll definitely become someone even greater than your dad."
Noah beamed. "Really? Dad, can I become someone like you too?" Julian smiled, thinking to himself, When teaching children, encouragement should come first. Help them build confidence.
Julian smiled and said, "Of course! Your dad is merely an ordinary man with a little strength, but you're different. When you were born, five-colored auspicious clouds hung in the sky, and flocks of birds brought good news over the sea. That night, I even dreamed of a qilin delivering a child, so I named you Noah."
Alice looked excited. "Really? Why didn't I see those five-colored auspicious clouds?" Julian looked solemnly at her. "Is that something you could have seen?"
The truth was that when Noah had been born, Julian had still been in the North Blue, buying Devil Fruits everywhere. The sky had been filled with thunder and lightning beneath thick black clouds, while the seabirds over the sea had scattered in panic.
Noah was thrilled, his heart filled with confidence. I must be the protagonist of a novel. I'll definitely become a great hero renowned across the seas! Julian looked at his confident