Warning for this chapter: Mention of past death and the shock of losing loved ones
Buggy gently places the book on the nightstand, gazing at his sons' peaceful faces. He has an undeniable urge to go to his hometown. Visit Mihawk and Shanks, see his godsons, take his sons to the graveyard to introduce them to their father and older siblings. It's been ten years since the accident, and it feels like he's ready to make peace with it. His sons are old enough to understand; it might take some effort to explain it properly to Luffy, and Ace will be angry at him for keeping it from them, but he needs to close the wound so it can finally heal. He knows Cobra would want him to move on, and he believes he's ready. He decides to call Shanks first thing in the morning.