"He's doing well, isn't he?" she whispered, more to herself than the child.
The bells above the door of chimed with a familiar rhythm. Makino didn't need to look up to know who it was. The salty breeze of the East Blue followed the visitor inside, carrying the scent of adventure and aged rum. Makino (ONE PIECE)
Makino wiped a glass and leaned over. There he was: Monkey D. Luffy, grinning wide on a new "Wanted" poster. Her heart did a little dance of pride mixed with that perpetual, maternal worry. To the world, he was a "Fifth Emperor," a threat to the global order. To her, he was still the boy who hated vegetables and loved a good laugh. "He's doing well, isn't he