dmims Chapter 182 Showdown with Ace
Chapter 182 Showdown with Ace
“Ayu…”
Just then, a cry of surprise rang out. Immediately afterward, a figure flashed into view and appeared beside Ayu.
Looking at Ayu lying on the ground, he was filled with sorrow.
Aini, on the other hand, sized up the newcomer.
He has black hair, a wheat-colored complexion, and freckles on his cheeks. He has a tattoo of "ASCE" on his left arm, with the "S" crossed out.
The back is tattooed with the image of the "Whitebeard Pirates".
He wore an orange cowboy hat with badges of both "smile" and "sadness" on the brim. He also had a skull tag tied around his neck, a red beaded necklace, and his signature shorts.
This outfit is so iconic.
Enni immediately recognized the person as Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
He is also Luffy's older brother.
The son of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King; the god-grandson of Garp; and the son of Whitebeard.
Each of these identities is one that commands respect. However, when all of these qualities are concentrated in one person, they become even more formidable.
Even Aini couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
When he was searching for Ayu, he sensed that a powerful figure was nearby. However, he never expected that this powerful figure would be this guy.
Aini frowned: "Should we just kill this guy?"
No, no, no...
They've already delivered themselves to our door.
Why kill him at this point?
Just for his Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit?
That's so tasteless.
In this life, because he killed Blackbeard, it's unlikely that this guy will be sent to Marine Headquarters again. Therefore, the Marineford War is naturally impossible.
But... no one else gives them gifts.
He can deliver it!
Not only could it facilitate the Marineford War, but it would also make a significant contribution. After all, this is Fire Fist Ace.
Most importantly, the Battle of Marineford took place.
Only then will the storyline on the Navy's side follow its original path, allowing him to seize the opportunity and ascend to the position of Navy Admiral.
He officially became a member of the Navy's high command.
"Navy, you're asking for it..."
At this moment, Ace slowly raised his head and looked at Ani, his eyes filled with killing intent.
But then he was taken aback, because at that moment, he saw Aini's face clearly.
So, they recognized Aini immediately. There was no way around it; Aini's actions over the past six months had been increasingly significant.
Last month, he even fought Kaido to a draw.
In the entire new world now, there are very few people who don't recognize Ani.
Ace's expression froze for a moment, then his eyes turned serious.
Enni, however, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Fire Fist Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, the Flame-Flame Fruit, with a bounty of 550 million Berries."
He paused for a moment. Then Aini let out a strange laugh: "Hehehehe... If I can capture you, I'll have done another great service."
At the same time, there was a hint of appreciation in Aini's eyes.
Although he and Ace were enemies, it did not prevent him from admiring Ace.
In his past life, One Piece fans all complained that even dogs wouldn't eat the Flame-Flame Fruit. But this guy, precisely because of this fruit, stood in the second tier of the world's strongest.
He is definitely at the level of a vice-emperor.
He was even the strongest among the vice-emperors. If it weren't for Blackbeard, his natural counter... he could have easily defeated him with a single Flame Emperor.
In this world, how many people can remain safe and sound?
In his opinion, this guy's strength was about the same as Enel's from Skypiea. But Enel was already 39 years old, while this guy was only 20.
That's right.
Ace was only 20 years old at this time.
A top-tier vice-emperor at 20 years old, is that not good enough?
No, it's ridiculously strong.
If it weren't for Enel's appearance, he would be the most talented person in recent years, without exception... Unfortunately, like Enel, he relied too much on his Devil Fruit ability.
That's why he was so passive when he encountered Blackbeard. If given some time, his physical skills and Haki would catch up.
Then he is definitely at the royal level in terms of combat power.
At that point, Akainu might not even be able to defeat him, let alone kill him with one punch.
A character of extraordinary talent.
However, no matter how talented you are, it's all for naught until you've fully developed your abilities.
Enni clenched his fists, his reason telling him that he was no match for the navy man in front of him.
But Ayu's death made him unable to calm down.
He stared intently at Aini: "You really deserve to die..."
"Musketeers!"
As the angry shout rang out, Ace swiftly raised both hands, extending his index and middle fingers together, pointing them directly at Ani like two miniature muskets.
In an instant, Ace was enveloped in a blazing aura, as if he were surrounded by raging flames. Then, he suddenly unleashed his powerful abilities, using his two fingertips to continuously fire small fireballs at Ani.
Although these flamethrowers are small in size, they contain astonishing power, with an impact force as swift and sharp as a real pistol bullet.
Faced with Ace's fierce attack, Ani didn't even draw the long sword at his waist. He simply raised one hand without changing his expression and then swung it forcefully.
In that seemingly simple wave, a terrifying power suddenly erupted.
This force instantly tore through the surrounding air, forming a visible shockwave that swept towards the small flames flying towards it with overwhelming force.
A series of crisp explosions rang out, and all the small flames that were shot at Aini were shattered in mid-air by the powerful shockwave, turning into countless shimmering sparks, as dazzling and beautiful as fireworks, but fleeting.
Aini looked at everything in front of her with indifference, a slight smirk playing on her lips, and said coldly, "Who are you looking down on?"
Before he finished speaking, his figure vanished from the spot like a ghost. The next moment, when everyone caught sight of him again, they realized that he had silently appeared beside Ace at an unimaginable speed.
"not good!"
Ace's face immediately darkened, his heart leaped into his throat, and he became fully alert.
The reason is simple: firstly, the attack he had just launched was completely shattered by the opponent with a casual wave of his hand.
Although this was just a probing attack, those who could withstand it were all well-known figures in the New World.
The expert who can defeat him is a person of great renown.
However, there is only one person Ace has encountered so effortlessly and casually dissolving such matters into nothingness... and that is his revered father, Whitebeard!