It was something about Vulcan's heat that made only a special kind of soul to decide to build a foundation on it's terrain which was not optimal for even those who were accustomed to the sweltering heat on summer islands. It was truly a 'miracle' in all senses of the word. However for Taisen it was convenient for two main reasons, one, it was the perfect place to build natural earthen smelts and two, as a warrior, placing your body in the harshest of conditions can only forge a stronger man, after all, 'Iron sharpens Iron.' This quote alone described Bazel's relationship with his father Taisen.

Within heart of his Kingdom, Taisen's lair, for lack their of a better word, Japanese Styled Mansion being the stronger one, sat the man who had been rumoured to have won over one thousands fights. Hard for fought ones at that, clashing with Wallace and even Oceanus before his ascension to Pirate King. His thoughts often wondered in moments like this, his hardened Juggernaut vessel stood idle, legs folded in a meditation on a bed of hot colds in the backyard of his Shrine ridden estate.

With his eyes closed, he took a deep breath, constantly sharpening his mind, lead to smother smelts and even more deadlier weapons for his clientele. Though material things truly didn't interest Taisen, he had alot in his position. Though power was in his possession, at times, it bored him. This was simply for one factor, he loved the thrill of facing an opponent he had no precomposed way of crushing. The moment when he discovers a new move or an old docked one in battle to smash his enemies into the concrete, that, and that only was the only thrill that sparked Taisen. More than women, more than sexual exploits, more than money, or any fame.

Doc - Maleficent Knight :

As his eyes closed shut, he thought about his position in the world as of late. His body though primed, didn't match his will. He was growing tired and impatient with the world and his life, an odd feeling for man with so much power and respect. Before his crew mate even bothered him, he'd understand exactly the question that was going to come from his mouth. Cracking one eye open, and exhaling a plume of steam, Taisen looked at his trusted member, Doc. "Father. It seems Bazel has came to pay you a visit." Doc announced, smiling as his swung his feet over the edge of the Adam's Wood Platform he now sat on. Doc was a fairly tall man, nothing near Taisen's twenty five feet height, but a modest nine feet. On his waistline where several katana, three in number, and a fourth on his back, all gifts from Taisen for his exploits in combat. He was one of Taisen's most trusted aids, and had known Bazel from the time he was a child. His schoolboy cut, drained eyes and stern appearance was actually contradicting to his Dandy Boy type persona.

"It seems he's came to fess up to his sins as of late. Shall I be a Loving Father... or a scolding one, Doc?" Taisen asked, staring down at Doc with an intense gaze. At this point, Doc was no longer intimidated by Taisen's gazes, his will had been hardened over the years, however, it was as the rumours say, children who took one glance into Taisen's battle hardened eyes would freeze in fear, or piss on themselves to say the least of possibilities. "Bazel... He's been a naughty little 'Neko' hasn't he? Or would it be birdie now... Anyway, I think it's best to hear him out." Doc concluded. As soon as the man concluded his statement, Taisen rose from his seated position, his head could've now been seen by Bazel on the other side of the estate, almost 100 Meters away. Bending his knees, Bazel would probably know what was coming next, pushing his weight towards the sky, Taisen would leap over his estate of 100 Meters in one jump, placing immense force in his spring. Upon landing, he'd be directly in front of the humungous door that stood before Bazel's face, only ten meters away. The impact of the Yonko landing would send a shockwave outwards, cracking the very earth he'd stand upon, the leap was far away from the ceiling almost thousands of yards cave out into the cave, so interception with it's ceiling would be highly unlikely. Upon landing, the shockwave would ripple against the earth, outwards at Tier 3 Speeds, and Tier Four Strength cracking the surfaces about ten feet deep into chunks of lava like sink holes, no actual lava but the heat would be akin to it. Needless to say, only Bazel would find his way out of it, though, this was not an attack but Taisen's being, a monstrous approach to all situations.

Landing, Taisen would rip pop the over of the bottle of Sake, picking it up between the crevices of his index finger and his adjacent one, saving the bottle from being shattered. As the dust cleared, "You've made it home, son.", these words would be Taisen's opening greeting, now standing in an almost ten foot deep, five meter wide crater on the outside of his estate.

"You remember your Old Man's favourite drink... At least your not that poor in taste, son." Taisen said grinning as he reached into his kimono and removed a giant Japanese themed drinking glass. Scooping into the Sake, "It's clear as moonlight... That's the sign of good alcohol. Much like a good pirate... There intentions are always clear cut." Taisen said, staring into the glasses contents momentarily. Lifting his head to Bazel, he'd respond to the man's statement about Vulcan not being 'home', "It seems you still have a connection to that place... Where you grew up... You have grown since then. However, your still missing something... Unlike this Sake... I wouldn't consider you a good pirate. A famous one maybe... Wallace and you have that same energy. You're intentions are never clear." Taisen said, sipping the Sake, his cheeks wincing in pleasure from the Sake's strong fermented taste. "I believe words are also monumental. Let's not beat around the bush? If you're not here for a homecoming... Why have you come to my home, Bazel?" Taisen inquired, his voice shaking the very air it trailed against. "If it's for a sparring session, I'm getting old. I don't have time to be mucking around with you Young Bucks." Taisen said, sipping his Sake again.

It was nostalgic for Taisen to see Bazel again, no matter how old he got, he'd always remember the battle hungry snot nose brat who always got himself in situations bigger for his breaches. However, Taisen respected Bazel from an early age, he never complained or whined in scenarios where he was wrong or out witted, he'd still have that same blasted smile that was on his face now. Taking a deep breath, "Also. You stink of cigarettes... You should take better care of your health." Taisen said grinning.

Taisen finished the last of his Sake in his cup as he listened to Bazel's inquiry. Resting his glass onto the ground, Taisen would lie sideways, resting his hand onto his jaw, peering down to Bazel. "Since a kid you've ran away from my name. Taking up your mothers own, I held no ill will towards you for it. The way our relationship ended up... It was indeed mostly my fault. I've loved many woman over the years. She was someone I could never forget... When she admitted you were mine... I would've travelled any sea to meet you. Do you remember the first words you ever told me Bazel? I remember it like yesterday. 'I don't need no pops.' I was broken." Taisen admitted. "Of course back then, you had a much more cruder way of speaking. I say all this to say, I'm not against you joining the Yellow Beard Pirates... and with your rank in the world, making you a Commander wouldn't be challenged by any of my men but do you know what having a direct bloodline to me would mean?" Tasien alluded. "It would mean if I was to somehow die, you would be by blood the rightful heir to my organisation. They're many sons under my wing who've been itching for my throne... If I die or in someway step down... I want you to know that they'll be a blood war for who takes over my claim. Being directly blood related to me doesn't give you much but a bullseye on your back. Actually, watching from the sidelines as an aloof soul might give you a better chance at my position. However, that look in your eyes, you don't think like my men. No, I think you see above my current position don't you." Taisen said.

After these statements, Taisen broke out into immense laughter. It was menacing or even about anything he'd said or anyone present, he simply thought to himself, 'Man. I'm getting old.' Picking up his glass once again, he'd dip into the giant gourd, resting his filled glass in front of him from his leaning position. "Doc! Bring me some glasses!" Taisen ordered, his soldier who watched in the shadows. In moments, Kash, Faust and Bazel were all giving Sake Glasses to drink out of. "Bazel D. Wiggins!" Taisen would say with immense authority, now sitting up in a meditation pose, his legs overlapping each other. "This path your about to walk down is the most dangerous one ever. Not only will you have enemies at your back but enemies that I've collected over the years coming after your head for bearing my Roger. As all of my Commanders, your fleet and men will remain under your command and yours only. You will answer to my call when needed, you will carry out judgements in my steed and absolutely, your will is my will. And my will is yours. I don't wish to 'command' you. Instead, we operate as a family would. As my son by blood and by name, if you join me, I'll ask only one thing. Show the world what it means to be a Yellow Beard Pirate. Domineer all aspects of your will and wants! Like all my sons! My resources are yours with reason!" Taisen shouted with strong presence.  Pouring the Sake into each of their glasses, one by one, Taisen poured Sake from his own glass, into Bazel's, Faust's and Kash's glasses. Drinking all the Sake in his glass, he placed his onto the ground. Placing his fist and palm from each opposite hand together, he'd bow his head slightly. "Finish your glasses. As the last droplet enters into your being, you'll be all members of the Yellow Beard Pirates under your commanders steed. With that being said, Bazel. I'm having all of the Commanders meet here five months from today. It's a meeting you won't want to miss." Taisen said grinning.