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After that conversation with Deus, the two talked a lot.

Ace also gave up the practice of sneak attacks and instead challenged Whitebeard openly.

But the result is also obvious. Until he declared war ninety-nine times, he never won.

And Ace also changed his attitude and methods.

During the exchange with Deus, he learned about the situation of the Whitebeard Pirates and understood Deus' attitude.

"Benevolence and Righteousness"

This word is actually a joke among pirates.

But along the way, Ace and the others have always believed in "benevolence and justice" among the crew members of the Spade Pirates.

And what Ace did in those few weeks was really without any kindness at all.

He ate food from other pirates' ships and used the medical supplies from the pirates' group, but he kept sneaking up on the captain who wanted to kill them.

After that, Ace chose a relatively "benevolent" approach.

Wash clothes, mop the floor, keep vigil, and follow the pirates to teach people a lesson on the island they protect.

Although it has not been announced to the outside world, the outside world is already promoting that Fire Fist Ace has joined the Whitebeard Pirates.

As for this matter, Ace is the most unhappy person.

But that was at the beginning, and later on, he no longer objected, but he still had no intention of joining the Whitebeard Pirates.

Even though he looked like he was on the boat.

And all of this ended with his hundredth declaration of war and his hundredth defeat.

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

When Ace was picked up from the sea again and fell wetly on the deck, leaning against the side of the ship, it was like waking up on the Moby Dick for the first time.

Ace didn't expect a miracle to happen in the th round.

This victory is no longer a matter of victory or defeat for Ace.

Before the battle, he had no idea of ​​taking Whitebeard's head.

It would be wrong to say that he gave in.

A great man like Whitebeard was not someone Ace should punch at.

It's just that I didn't realize it and didn't want to admit it until I lost to him a hundred times.

Meaningless victory or defeat.

Young people will make many meaningless actions before accepting meaninglessness, and this thing itself is not meaningless.

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

"Why do you call that guy daddy?"

Ace asked.

Father and son, why do being pirates feel like playing house?

Captain and subordinates, isn't this enough?

"Because he calls us sons."

As the captain of the First Division, Whitebeard's right-hand man, Marco replied.

Ace ""

"Because we are the people who are hated by the world."

Marco smiled gently.

Because he is a pirate

Leaving aside the residents within territorial waters, for most people, pirates are synonymous with terror.

They stole, plundered, and killed, and for this reason they were hated and alienated.

Rather than pirates coming like a natural disaster, people look forward to stable class rule brought about by law and power, such as a world government.

"It's very satisfying, just talking about it makes me happy."

like family.

"Be my son."

Whitebeard said this to Ace when they first met.

I thought he was teasing himself, bearing the sins of his worst father, bleeding the worst and filthy blood, his life and heart always dominated by hatred. For Ace, the feared son of a ghost, he became a sea monster. The thief has built up a reputation, and it's finally time to get rid of this nightmare. It turns out that this guy also plans to dominate me.

But now as a guest of the Whitebeard Pirates, he has slightly changed his views on the meaning of the title "son".

"Be my son."

"If you want to make a big fuss, just make a big fuss on this sea and bear the name of my white beard."

Whitebeard said this and stretched out his hand to Ace.

Does this hand mean surrender?

Whitebeard accepts everything, whether it is the Spade Pirates or his friends, this is why everyone has food to eat.

Edward Newgate was a man of such magnanimity.

Dad’s magnanimity.

Because he is a man who can create his own territory.

It is not law and justice, nor fear and control, but a "family" is established on the sea like this.

Of course, this is something that was snatched from someone or obtained by beating someone.

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

Wherever the flag of the "Whitebeard Pirates" 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 has built the bond with their blood and sweat.

Ace thought back.

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

To get rid of the hateful memory of Roger.

In order to completely destroy this bastard world that almost caused the death of his sworn brother Sabo for no reason.

Live without regrets.

"You managed to save your life, don't you want to continue?"

Marco gave Ace advice.

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

that night.

Ace and his friends from the Spade Pirates gathered on the Ace of Spades.

The ship followed Whitebeard's main team after that, and although it was treated kindly as a guest, the damage caused by Jinbe's attack remained the same, and the mast was broken.

"Ace"

"Captain Ace"

The companions were waiting for their captain to speak.

"I'm sorry"

Ace lowered his head first.

"I'm so useless. You guys are worried about me these days, but I've 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. The flag that Jinbe tore off from the flagpole of the ship was picked up during the five-day battle.

"Hear me out."

This is probably the last time. For Ace, as a captain,

"Today, at this moment, the Spade Pirates are disbanded and this flag is lowered."

Ace declared, holding a flag in his hand.

Everyone fell silent.

That night, they talked a lot.

Finally, the order was given to disembark, and Ace and his friends, together with the flames, bid the ship farewell.

The time is auspicious.

On the dust-free deck of the Moby Dick, the pirate flag of the Whitebeard Pirates was hoisted.

The adoption ceremony.

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

The main members of the Whitebeard Pirates below the captain level are arranged on the left and right.

The partners of the Spade Pirates, headed by Deus, were waiting below the deck. Today's protagonist, Ace, walked into the ceremony venue.

Today I specially took off my hat, metal blades and beads from my neck to clean myself and participate.

"This is the oath ceremony. In view of the current situation, it is abbreviated. Please bear with me."

The master of ceremonies said so.

This is a person dressed as a geisha in a kimono.

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

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

"The adoption ceremony is being held here. I don't know how to hide my talents, so I assume the role of master of ceremonies today. At the same time, the mediator is Sachi, the witnesses are Marco and Luo Yi, and the certifier is Teach."

The ceremony is simple.

Mediator Sage took the wine glass from his father, Whitebeard, and handed it to his son, Ace.

Ace drank the wine in one gulp, wrapped the glass in paper and put it in his arms.

Then the wine was poured into two other cups and passed between the captains present on the left and right, from the top seat to the bottom seat. After everyone drank, the two wine glasses were passed back to the top seat again.

Hand over the cup.

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

After a while, at the urging of the mediator Sage, Ace said the word.

"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 Izo's declaration, the audience burst into applause.

Not to mention Whitebeard's own team, there is also the pirate group under him that came all the way here, and there are more than ten large ships alone.

There are probably people among them who want to witness the legendary "Fire Fist" with their own eyes.

This is how Boskas d'Ais's adoption ceremony attracted the attention of the New World.

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"Why are you here too?"

Ace pointed at Luo Yi and shouted.

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