One Piece: The Straw Hat Pirates' Max-Level Swordsman

Ling Tian felt a little depressed, like a dark cloud hanging over his heart. He stood there, frowning slightly, with dissatisfaction in his eyes.

He didn't want to be called that, it made him feel as if he had aged instantly. Deep down in his heart, he always wanted to be seen as an equal, not an elder.

He imagined himself heroically on the battlefield, an image full of energy and passion, which seemed incompatible with the title of "uncle".

However, Ling Tian thought about it and felt that he was indeed of the same generation as Garp. After all, when Garp became a vice admiral, he was just a teenage boy.

At that time, he was full of curiosity and longing for the world. Looking at Garp's tall figure and majestic aura, his heart was full of admiration.

He still remembers that he once looked at Garp from afar, imagining that one day he could become a hero admired by everyone like Garp. Now, time flies, and he has gradually grown up in these long years.

Thinking of this, Ling Tian couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart. Time passed so quickly, as if in just a blink of an eye, the young boy has now become a strong man who can stand on his own.

He recalled every step he had taken, those days full of challenges and hardships, and those moments when he was on the brink of life and death, all of which became testimonies to his growth.

He looked at his hands, which were covered with calluses and scars. Each scar told a story and was a mark of his struggle.

He shook his head helplessly, as if to shake off the depression and emotion in his heart. Since the fact of seniority cannot be changed, it doesn't matter.

"Your injuries are quite serious, you should take a rest." Seeing Ace about to get up, Ling Tian immediately advised. His voice was steady and powerful, echoing in this slightly narrow cabin.

Ling Tian's eyes were full of concern, a worry that came from the bottom of his heart. His gaze was fixed on Ace, as if he wanted to see through his appearance to the injuries inside his body.

His tone became softer, like a spring breeze, gently brushing Ace's ears. Ling Tian knew that Ace's injuries were serious, and they were the wounds left by the many hardships he had experienced in the city of Impel Down.

His body had suffered a serious blow and needed a good rest to recover. Only with adequate rest and recuperation could his body gradually recover and regain its former strength.

When Ace heard Ling Tian's words, a conflicted look appeared on his face. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes were shining with a complex light.

He nodded first, seeming to agree with Ling Tian's words that he was seriously injured and needed to rest. At that moment, he could also feel the weakness and fatigue of his body, and knew that he really needed time to recover.

Although the nod was slight, it revealed a hint of helplessness in his heart. However, he immediately shook his head, his eyes revealing determination and eagerness.

Ace's heart was filled with worry and a sense of mission, and he couldn't just rest in peace. He thought of his brothers in the Whitebeard Pirates and his father who was still waiting for news from him.

He knew that if he didn't act quickly, he might put them in greater danger.

Ace's heart was full of contradictions. Those contradictions were like two powerful forces pulling at each other in his heart, causing him to fall into deep entanglement.

He sat there quietly, his eyes revealing complex emotions, and his face looked very solemn. He also knew that his current injuries were somewhat serious, and they were not just minor injuries, but serious injuries that were life-threatening.

Since he entered the city, the wounds he suffered from the mysterious man in white have not been treated. Every wound seemed to tell of the suffering he had experienced, and it was the mark left by the thrilling battles.

The pain in his body was always with him, like a sharp needle constantly irritating his nerves. The pain was so intense that he often couldn't help but frown and clench his teeth.

Every breath and every slight movement could cause a piercing pain, constantly reminding him of the brutal battles and hardships he had experienced.

However, the worry in his heart prevented him from resting and recovering. That worry was like a blazing fire, burning more and more fiercely in his heart.

"I have to tell my dad that I've been rescued." Ace whispered, his tone filled with anxiety. Although his voice was not loud, it was full of firm determination.

There was a gleam in his eyes, which was the longing and worry for his family. He knew that the brothers of the Whitebeard Pirates must be worried about him, and his father Whitebeard would save him at all costs.

He couldn't let them get into danger, he had to let them know they were safe as soon as possible.

"Otherwise, it will be too late when the White Group attacks Marinford for me." A trace of worry flashed in his eyes, as if he had already seen the tragic battle scene.

Ace struggled to get out of bed. Although his body was so weak that a breeze could blow him down, the sense of mission in his heart was like a raging fire, filling him with strength.

His hands tightly grasped the edge of the bed, his fingers slightly whitened from the force he exerted. He clenched his teeth tightly, as if they were about to break, and the muscles on his face were tense, showing his inner determination.

He tried hard to hold up his body, and every movement seemed so difficult, as if he was fighting a tough battle with an invisible enemy.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and those beads of sweat were like crystal pearls, shining faintly under the light. Every drop of sweat was a testimony to his efforts and a manifestation of his unyielding will.

"You don't have to worry about what's going on in Newgate." Ling Tian saw what Ace was thinking and said. His voice was steady and powerful, like a deep bell echoing in the room.

That voice seemed to contain a mysterious power that could penetrate people's hearts and make people feel a calming force.

Ling Tian's eyes were firm and deep, he looked at Ace, as if conveying confidence and courage to him. He knew Ace's worries and his sense of mission, but he knew even more clearly that what Ace needed most now was rest and recuperation.

Ling Tian walked to Ace's side, his steps were light and steady, as if every step was on solid ground. He gently pressed Ace's shoulders, his hands were small but full of strength.

His movements were gentle but firm, stopping Ace from getting up. "Your first priority now is to recover from your injuries. I've already made arrangements with Whitebeard, and they already know that I'm here to rescue you."

Ling Tian's eyes were full of confidence, and that confidence was like bright sunshine, illuminating the haze in Ace's heart.

His words were concise and powerful, and every word hit Ace's heart like a hammer, alleviating his worries a little.