Arkham in the pirate world

On the Moby Dick, the man who turned into a ball of flame was thrown into the sea again. As soon as he fell into the sea, the flames went out.

"About a hundred times"

"Yes, probably"

The captains were freed from the breathless tension and spoke up.

A burning smell wafted across the crackling deck.

The battle between Portcas D. Ace and Whitebeard Edward Newgate has finally come to an end.

"goo la la la"

Whitebeard looked at the palm of his hand. He had just released part of the power of the Shock Fruit that was enough to "destroy the world" to defeat Ace.

"Now I'm going to be punished by the little doctor, and I've burned my old place again," Whitebeard said, glancing at the sea.

Sensing the captain's intention, Saatchi said loudly: "Someone go and fish it out."

The fishman Wores immediately jumped in and fished out Ace who was unconscious and sinking into the sea.

Wores showed his face from the sea, and there was a blue flame in front of him.

"Hurry up!"

The bird of fire was waiting for him with its wings spread.

Marco is the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates and a user of the phoenix fruit of the animal type.

Ace declared war a hundred times and lost a hundred times

Although his fire fist could approach Whitebeard, he still failed to reach the "peak".

The rescued Ace fell wetly onto the deck, leaning against the side of the ship, as if he had woken up on the Moby-Dick for the first time.

Ace did not expect a miracle to happen in the hundredth round. For Ace, the outcome of this victory was already determined, and it was no longer a matter of winning or losing. Before the battle, Ace had no intention of winning Baidu. The idea of ​​​​bearding the head was gone.

It's not right to say that he gave in.

A great man like Whitebeard was not someone that Ace should punch at, but he didn't realize it and wasn't willing to admit it until he lost to him a hundred times.

meaningless victory or defeat

Young people will do many meaningless things before they accept meaninglessness, and the thing itself is not meaningless.

As long as you can wake up and acknowledge the facts.

"Why did you call that guy daddy?" Ace asked.

Why do fathers and sons have to be like playing house as pirates? Captain and subordinates, isn't that enough?

As Whitebeard's right-hand man, Marco, especially as Whitebeard has grown older in recent years, Marco is basically on the run. This time, he came back because of a gambling fight between Ace and Whitebeard. He replied: "Because he took us called son"

Ace was puzzled.

"Because we are the people who are hated by the world." Marco smiled gently.

Because they are all pirates

Leaving aside the residents within the territorial waters, for the vast majority of people, pirates are synonymous with terror. They steal, plunder, and kill, so they are hated and alienated. Compared with pirates who attack like natural disasters, People expect more stable class rule brought about by law and power, such as a world government

"It's very happy. Just talking about it makes me happy. It's like family."

"Be my son," Whitebeard once said to Ace when they first met.

I thought he was teasing me, bearing the sins of the worst father, with the worst and filthy blood, his life and heart have always been dominated by hatred, for Ace, the tabooed son of the Pirate King, Become a pirate and build a reputation. It's finally time to get rid of the nightmare.

"Does this guy also plan to dominate me?"

Ace said, but now that he was a guest of the Whitebeard Pirates, he had slightly changed his view on the meaning of the title "son."

"Be my son, and if you want to make a big fuss, just make a big fuss as you please on this sea, bearing my name as Whitebeard." Whitebeard said this, and extended his hand to Ace. hand.

Does taking this hand mean surrender?

Whitebeard accepted everything, whether it was the Spade Pirates or his friends. This is why he gave everyone food.

Edward Newgate is such a man of great magnanimity

Dad’s magnanimity

Because Edward Newgate was a man who could create his own territory, his own world.

It's not about law and justice, nor fear or dominance, but building a "family" like this on the sea.

Of course, these are also things that were snatched from someone or obtained by defeating someone.

It's not a question of whether it's correct or not

Wherever the flag of "Whitebeard and Skull" flies, there is family

Dad, son, this is not just shouting, nor is it just a game of house.

Even if the same blood is not retained, it is proof that everyone built the building with blood and sweat and formed a bond.

Ace thought back.

In order to make the name Portcas D. Ace given by his biological mother famous all over the world.

In order to get rid of the memory of hatred towards Roger, in order to completely destroy this bastard world that forced his sworn brother Sabo to die for no reason.

Live without regrets

Speaking of memories, for Ace, there are only memories with Sabo and Luffy.

I want to live a life worthy of the two of them, and more importantly, worthy of my young self who has made up my mind.

anyway

"You managed to save your life, do you still want to continue?" Marco said to Ace in a warning tone.

Marco knew very well that his father’s body could no longer withstand too much abuse. After all, he was old and he was afraid of losing strength.

It's not that he doubted his father's strength, but Ace's full attack was also a burden on his father's body. There was no need to waste his life on such unnecessary things.

"It's almost time to make a decision. You can't touch dad's head now. Should you get off the ship and start over again, or should you stay here and bear the symbol of Whitebeard?" Marco said.

Ace looked at the sea, lost in thought.

into the night.

Ace and his friends from the Spade Pirates gathered on their pirate ship.

After being captured, their ship had been following Whitebeard's main team. Although it was treated well as a passenger ship, the damage caused by Jinbei's attack remained the same, and the mast was also broken.

"Ace"

"Captain Ace"

The friends are all waiting for the captain to speak.

"I'm sorry"

Ace lowered his head first.

"Um"

"I'm so useless. You're all on tenterhooks now that I've been implicated. But I've already made a decision."

Ace looked at his partner, Deus nodded and took out the thing.

"That is"

"Our flag"

It was the almost broken flag of the Spade Pirates. Jinbe had torn it off from the flagpole of the ship and picked it up during the five-day battle.

"Everyone listen to me"

This is probably the last time for Ace to speak as the captain.

"Today, at this moment, the Spade Pirates are disbanded and lower this flag," Ace declared, holding the flag in his hand.

Everyone fell silent.

In any case, there are only two ways, to leave Whitebeard's territory on this shabby ship as the Spade Pirates, or to stay as a member of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The former is a loser but can remain independent and plan a comeback.

The latter is also a loser. As a pirate, he was able to join Whitebeard's command.

Ace admitted defeat.

"I challenged Whitebeard a hundred times but failed to defeat him. I don't even have the self-esteem left to feel ashamed. However, there are only a few things I must say. I"

What does being a pirate mean to Ace?

What is the reason for him to go to sea, and what is the life without regrets that he once swore to Luffy and the dead Sabo.

"It seems that the reason why I became a pirate is not for my own reputation, status, or power. As for what it is for, right now, I can't express it in words." Ace said.

"Ace, is what you are looking for found in this whitebeard sea?" Deus asked.

"I think so"

"Why do you think so?" asked Deus.

"You can't just rely on feelings, you have to convert them into words."

"It's comfortable to stay here." Ace bluntly expressed his favorable impression of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The companions must have felt the same way more or less. If they failed in the confrontation, even if their lives were taken away, they would not be able to complain at all. However, Whitebeard gave them food.

"I lost to Whitebeard a hundred times, but the disbandment was not because I lost. It was not because of this victory. It was because Whitebeard was kind to me a hundred times."

Roger is his father. When Ace was born, the fact that he was born may be regarded as a favor from Roger. On the other hand, Whitebeard saved his life a hundred times.

"There is no way I can repay this kindness, so I want to stay here with Whitebeard. To do this, I must abide by the rules. Accept Whitebeard's adoption cup."

This is both a summary of Ace's journey and his decision.

Ace did not urge, but waited for everyone's reaction.

"This pirate group was formed after Boss Ace and Boss Deus met on an uninhabited island, right? Since you two said so, how can we have another conversation?" It was Skaar who spoke.

After Skar's words, everyone nodded.

"As long as the captain says it's white, even if it's black, he has to say it's white. This is how pirates behave, right?"

Ace nodded to Deus at this moment.

Deus spoke on behalf of Captain Ace: "Mr. Michal, among all of us, there must be some who do not want to live as pirates voluntarily. If you have ideas, you are welcome, just tell us, and we will try our best to help."

Ace asked: "Does Mr. Michal agree? Isn't your dream to become a teacher in some unknown country?"

"Yes, as long as there is a blue sky and a deck in the unknown country, you can teach anywhere." Michal smiled gently.

Michal has always been a stay-at-home guard, guarding the ship. As parting approaches, his expression also looks a little lonely.

After the voyage to the New World, the ship was in tatters, and the white-bearded shipwright also said that it would be better to replace it with a new one than to repair it.

dissolution ceremony

This means that everyone’s thoughts on the flag of the Spade Pirates should be let go for the time being.

"As a captain, I can't be cool and say that this flag carries faith or something." Ace held the flag.

“That’s not the case”

"Ace, you are a pirate. Your hands can turn into flames. We all admire your way of living like fire, so we gathered around this ship and you. Isn't that enough? For a group of half-hearted people, borderline For us humans and brats, this is enough."

"Partners surround Ace because they admire the captain."

"Thank you, everyone"

Ace's hand turned into flames.

The raised pirate flag, fanned by the hot burning wind, shone brightly and flew into the endless night sky.

"Goodbye, Spade"

"This is a good home, Ace."

"Yes, Deus"

After Ace asked everyone to disembark, he and his friends watched the ship burn and sail towards the deep sea.

auspicious day

The "Whitebeard Skull" pirate flag was hoisted on the dusty deck of the Moby Dick.

Adopted Son Cup Ceremony

On the white wooden table, there are wine, wine bottles and glasses, piles of salt, and a pile of snappers.

The main members of the Whitebeard Pirates below the captain level were lined up on the left and right, and the partners of the Spade Pirates headed by Deus were waiting below the deck. Today's protagonist Ace walked into the ceremony venue.

Ace specially took off his hat, metal blades, and beads around his neck today to cleanse himself and participate.

"This is the oath cup. In view of the current situation, it is abbreviated. Please bear with me." said the master of ceremonies who was responsible for the adoption ceremony. This person was wearing a kimono and a geisha dress.

Two people who have nothing to do with each other want to form a family bond.

To put it simply, this is a ceremony to swear to the sea that we will be ours from now on. To be more exaggerated, it can be said to be as important as the second birth for the pirates. This glass of wine is related to the rest of their lives.

Edward Newgate was the father and Portcas d Ace was the son.

"The adoption cup ceremony is being held here. I am the master of ceremonies today. The mediator is Sachi, the witness is Marco, and the witness is Teach."

The ceremony was simple. The mediator Sachi took the wine glass from his father, Whitebeard, and handed it to his son, Ace.

Ace drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, wrapped the wine glass in paper and put it in his arms. Then he poured the wine into two other glasses and passed it between the captains present on the left and right, from the top to the bottom, everyone drank. Afterwards, the two were passed back to their seats.

交杯

Finally, the cups were stacked on top of each other and they gave high fives together according to the rules.

After a moment, at Sachi's urging, Ace said that word with some embarrassment.

"Daddy"

"Oh, son"

Ace and Whitebeard exchanged brief words.

"It's great to congratulate you that now you two have become father and son." Following Yi Zang's voice, the audience burst into applause.

Not to mention Whitebeard’s main team, there is also Whitebeard’s pirate group who came all the way here. There are more than ten large ships alone. There are probably people among them who want to see the legendary “Fire Fist” with their own eyes.

Portcas d Ace's adoption cup ceremony attracted the attention of the new world.

"You seem to have burned the flag," Whitebeard asked Ace.

"yes"

"Actually, you can keep the flag and join my command directly."

While maintaining the form of his own pirate group, there are also many people who are married to Whitebeard, such as the villain pirate group that was once defeated by Lister.

"That doesn't sound right to me," Ace said.

"Yeah"

"And, I am a flame. That flag turned into a flame in my hands, and it will stay in my heart forever." Ace stared at his palm.

"Ah, by the way." Marco, as a witness, planned to tell Ace about his younger brother's rules.

"Listen up, Ace, now that you have joined us"

"Let me say something first."

Ace took a step forward.

"What"

Ace ignored Hua but was interrupted mid-sentence. Marco, who was a little at a loss, continued on by himself.

He stooped slightly and turned his left shoulder towards Whitebeard.

axes

He showed off a tattoo on his left shoulder.

"My name is Portcas D. Ace. This name comes from my mother who has given me great kindness. The tattoo represents my brothers who are also my benefactors. For those who are waiting behind me, please introduce me. This is my family. , and today, I, bear fruit of your adoption cup, White Beard.”

Ace turned around.

"I will leave my back empty. The meaning of this glass of wine is the moment when I understand that what I am looking for is here. At that time, my back will bear your mark, Dad."

Carry the faith of Edward Newgate on your back, carve a tattoo of "Whitebeard Skull" that will never disappear in your life, use it as a proof, and carry it on.

"Gula la la, that's amazing." Whitebeard smiled happily.

"That's my rule" Ace turned around and said.

"Not bad" Marco applauded.

Immediately afterwards, even more enthusiastic cheers and applause broke out.

After the ceremony, there was a banquet that pirates usually have. On such a grand day, it is naturally a grand banquet. In the kitchen of the big ship, the cooks were busy, and the younger brothers brought out barrels of good wine for everyone to drink. Laugh, dance, make fun

The banquet lasted until late at night, and everyone dispersed as they became extremely drunk.

"Marco, daddy, have you rested?"

Bista walked across the deck and came outside the cabin. He saw Marco coming out of the captain's cabin and asked.

"Well, he drank too much today, and you know, the doctor already said that his body can't handle any more alcohol," Marco complained.

Bista smiled and said: "On a day like today, don't disturb it."

"Dad said the same thing, but forget it, let's not talk about it."

Marco shook his head and said, "What do you want from dad?"

"Well it has something to do with Ace."

"Um"

Bista said: "When Ace came out of the East China Sea, he made a big fuss in Liszt's town, and was caught and sentenced. He escaped for some reason, and now he has accepted his father's adoption cup. There was some trouble when it reached Liszt."

"Yeah"

Marco tilted his head and said: "It's no trouble, right? Ace is already dad's son, that is, our brother. We must be helping Ace. As for Liszt, he is not even a pirate, and he is not like us." Let’s go together”

"This is where the trouble lies. You know, Dad's temper is such that if Liszt wants to cause trouble for Ace, Dad will definitely not sit idly by and ignore it. If Dad and Liszt start a fight, Dad will definitely win. But, I'm afraid that the other four emperors will be very detrimental to us when the time comes." Bista expressed his worries.

"Besides, it's true that Ace caused trouble for Liszt. It's not in line with our way of life to stand up for such a thing."

Marco pinched his chin, glanced at Bista, and said, "What do you want to do?"

"Since Ace is the one who caused the trouble, let Ace apologize to Liszt, pay the compensation that should be paid, and talk the matter out. Liszt will not do anything to Ace for our sake." Bista said.

Marco frowned slightly and said, "Will this make people think that we are afraid of Liszt?"

Bister said with a smile: "We don't deal with things with tyranny and brute force. If we do something wrong, we do something wrong. Isn't it embarrassing to admit the mistake and apologize?"

"Okay, then I'll go talk to Ace and let him know the little brother's rules." Marco said.

"I'm going to see too"

Marco and Bista came to the place where Ace lived together and found that Sage was taking care of him, and the smell of alcohol was pungent.

"Why are you here"

Thatch put a cold towel on Ace's forehead.

"Let's see him"

"Everyone drank with him, and he refused to accept anyone who came. He drank until he was unconscious. You probably won't be able to talk to him until tomorrow," Saatchi said.

"What do you want to do with him?"

There was nothing to hide about what Bista was worried about. He told Saqi, who pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I will tell him about this."

The captains of each team of the Whitebeard Pirates are all people who drank the adoption cup with Whitebeard. They are as close to each other as brothers. It is rare for everyone to meet. Sachi made two small stir-fries, took out the wine, and sat in Ai. They started drinking outside Si's room.

"Thatch, you have been with Ace the longest, what do you think of him?" Marco asked.

"He has a temper like fire. He looks very irritable, but he is actually a very simple man, just like his father."

"That's why dad likes him so much," Bista said.

"His current strength is barely enough to serve as a captain. I don't know if dad will let him form the th team or serve as the captain of the second team." Marco said.

"unclear"

"I think it's the second division. Ever since that man left, the position of captain of the second division has been vacant. According to Ace," Thatch is responsible for Whitebeard's diet every day and knows Whitebeard's thoughts best.

"Second Division, you don't have enough qualifications, right?"

"Forget it, dad has the final say on this matter. Bista, how is the casino you are responsible for?"

"I recruited some people from within the territorial waters and finally made some progress. To manage this kind of thing, experts should be responsible. If an amateur directs an expert, it will only be a mess." Bista said.

"That's right, um, Liszt seems to have destroyed Jigurah's gang. Now the underground world is in a mess. There are wars everywhere, fighting for the market left by Jigurah. Those crazy guys even dare to take advantage of our territory. "Sachi said with some complaints.

"A scum like Jigurah can exist because someone needs him to exist. Just watch. Soon, a new Jigurah will appear." Marco said clearly.

"It's the world government, right?"