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A sound I haven't heard in a long time.

Xishi sat up straight away, "What?"

"It's okay, I just got beaten up."

Lao Liu stood on the roof in a panic. He was really scared just now and thought Bucky was going to fall into the water.

Who knew it would come up again.

"......"

"You are so beautiful that you don't want me to be your leader anymore?"

"This is the first time you left me to someone else~"

Xishi rubbed her eyes, turned over and sat up, "You went there willingly, and you still come here to torment me~"

On the other side, Bucky had a swollen face and reached out to grab Lao Liu who was running very high.

"Xiaobai, come down!"

The white cat looked very unhappy and showed its sharp claws.

The shit scooper is so stupid.

.....

I hadn't even taken a few bites of my breakfast when I heard a commotion outside.

"Captain, it's the Whitebeard Pirates."

The door was pushed open, and Beckman pinched his brows. Normally, he wouldn't bump into anyone, but recently he's been bumping into other people's boats quite frequently.

Xishi's eyebrows jumped. Whitebeard? That friend of Roger's who had met him once before...

"Want to go out and take a look?"

Shanks adjusted Xishi's cloak.

"No, you go ahead."

Ace clung to the fence, his clothes rustling in the wind.

They walked onto the deck together and saw the Whitebeard Pirates approaching from a distance.

"Hey, who are you!"

This is probably what it means to be young and full of vigor.

Whitebeard stood at the bow, his huge figure and majestic aura made people feel awe. Behind him were countless people.

"Dad, the Red Hair Pirates!"

"Hahaha--"

There was no ill will, except for the extremely obvious kid at the moment - Ace.

"Hey! Little brat over there!" A man behind Whitebeard shouted, "Where is your master? Are you allowed to come out now?"

"Hmph! Stop looking down on me!" Ace glared back, "I'm a non-staff member of the Red Hair Pirates - Ace!"

After hearing this reply, not only did the person opposite him laugh, but even laughter was heard behind him.

Shanks heard the voice and walked over, "Nice to meet you." The smile on his face was very faint, but not absent.

"La la la la ~ It's red hair, how rare."

The flags on the huge ships on both sides are clearly there, but now it seems like no one knows who is who.

Whitebeard laughed heartily, "I was just passing by and looked for the person who stole the treasure." His eyes swept across the members of the Red Hair Pirates, and finally stopped at Xishi who was walking slowly towards them.

Suddenly he laughed, "La la la ~, it turns out to be you, little girl. After we parted last time, I didn't expect to meet here again."

I originally wanted to be a quiet and invisible person, but now that she has been called, I still have to go out and take a look.

"Captain Whitebeard~Long time no see"

"Still young—"

It was a sentence without a beginning or an end, but with deep meaning in his eyes. More than ten years had passed. How could an ordinary person not age at all?

"Hahaha, you haven't changed, you're still young—"

While saying this, Shanks stood in front of Xishi without leaving a trace. He was extremely wary of anyone who knew the secret of Xishi's age.

The two ships were so close that the people behind Whitebeard could see Xishi's appearance.

Exclamations continued to be heard.

"It's Xi Shi, the most beautiful woman in the world."

"I saw her in the World Government's newspapers~"

All the fiery gazes gathered together in an instant, some making people feel unhappy, while others were full of normal appreciation.

"Captain Whitebeard, your crew is very enthusiastic." Xi Shi smiled and responded generously to those curious or surprised glances.

Ace waved his fist, not afraid of those people at all, "Want to try my fire fist? I'll punch you again."

This statement naturally caused another round of laughter.

Xi Shi was slightly startled. It was this encounter that suddenly made her think of it.

Ace should be one of Whitebeard's sons. If it weren't for me, Ace would have been adopted by Whitebeard and raised up long ago.

"Little brat, just based on your little fist, is it also a fire fist!?"

As he was speaking, a man holding a wine bottle staggered towards Whitebeard.

"you--"

Ace was angry, Ace was spitting fire, this impatient temper really can't be changed at all.

Xishi wanted to dissuade him, and glanced at Shanks beside her with a reproachful look, "How did you teach him to have such a hot temper!"

Shanks was caught in the crossfire by accident and touched his nose. "Uh... maybe... it has something to do with eating the Flame-Flame Fruit~"

Can you blame him for this? He made Ace meditate in the middle of the night like him. His temper didn't change at all. Maybe he would understand after he suffered a big loss in the future.

"Hey hey hey——"

Everyone exclaimed.

Shanks' mouth dropped open.

"Ace!"

Ace's classmate, who was the center of everyone's attention, jumped high from where he was standing and swung his left fist wrapped in flames.

Towards Kuliel who just spoke,.... It was just a casual remark, but I never thought this kid would be so stubborn.

Kuliel subconsciously made a lifting motion, trying to catch the little brat who jumped into the air and wanted to hit him.

How...

I slightly misjudged the distance between the two ships and my own long jump distance.

"Forehead..... "

He froze in midair for two seconds, and then uttered a short "Ah——"

Kuliel was stunned for just a moment.

"Ace is a fruit ability user, don't--"

Xishi was so panicked that she wanted to rush into the water. But Shanks, who was beside her, held her back and said, "I'm going to—"

puff--

puff--

There were a few graceful diving sounds, and someone from Whitebeard's side also jumped down. This was unexpected.

"Cough cough cough-"

In the end, it was Coolial who rescued Ace. He felt bitter inside. If he had known that this guy was so impulsive, he should have kept quiet and drank.

Ace lay in Kuliel's arms like a dead fish.

It's quiet on both sides now, haha ​​a bit awkward ~

Ace has been transferred to Whitebeard's ship.

Is this destined?

Xi Shi only thought about it for a moment and made a decision in her heart.

Here, Ace may not necessarily encounter his opportunity, but on the Whitebeard Pirate Ship, it is different.

He tugged at the clothes of the person next to him, motioning him to lower his head and talk.

He was startled at first, then hesitated for a moment, the confusion on Shanks' face was shown without any concealment.

"Is it okay~"

"I.... Let me ask Ace."

"Cough cough cough-"

Ace recovered, his face was alternating between red, orange and yellow, and he was a little embarrassed to look at the person who rescued him.

He just wanted to hit him, and sure enough, falling into the water was his retribution.

Kuliel patted his head and smiled heartily, "Not bad, kid, you are already a power user at such a young age~"

The two ships slowly approached.

"Ace~"

Xishi just talked to Lao Liu. It is impossible for her to completely change Ace's growth trajectory. Perhaps the appearance of the Whitebeard Pirates here is an opportunity, an opportunity for Ace to go back.

With curved eyebrows, she looked at the extremely obedient little Ace with a hint of sourness in her eyes.

"Do you want to see the wider ocean?"

"Of course I have, I have never dreamed of it!"

The future is bright.

"Then I want you to join the Whitebeard Pirates, okay?"

Ace, who was originally in high spirits, suddenly fell in expression and looked at his sister Xishi in confusion.

"You can learn a lot from them. Shanks and I can only teach you a little bit~"

He gently pinched Ace's cheek, "It's okay if you don't want to. I was just joking."

What humans hate most is emotions. It’s inexplicable. We want to do good for him and make him happy.

"Okay~"

Ace grabbed the corner of Xishi's clothes and said, "Sister Xishi, I will become stronger, right?"

"Yes."

In those pure eyes, there is a thirst for power and a vague sadness.

Xi Shi took a few steps back, then took a few strides and crossed directly through the small gap between the two boats.

Came to Whitebeard.

"La la la - it seems that the young lady has something to tell me."

"Yes."

Time seemed to pass very slowly, and the boats on both sides stopped strangely without anyone moving.

While speaking, Whitebeard looked at Ace meaningfully several times.

"You don't need this favor. We are old friends after all~"

“Ulala--”

"Ace is my son from now on. Welcome Ace to my big family~"

Laughing loudly, several eyes fell on Ace.

"Sister Xishi! I will become stronger, and then I will defeat you directly!!"

He turned back into the heartless Ace.

He jumped over from between the two boats carelessly, patted his head maturely, "I understand, just like the story you told me, this is called an exchange student, right -"

"Pfft-"

No matter how dumb one is, one can tell that this boy is trying to make her happy. Xishi curled her lips and nodded to the bracelet that Ace had been wearing.

"There are secrets in here, explore it yourself."

"Don't miss me when I'm gone, and if he treats you badly, beat him up!"

"It's okay." Xishi patted his arm soothingly.

He changed the subject in time and threw the question to Whitebeard, "But, have you found the person who stole the treasure?"

"Maybe we have a clue." Whitebeard stroked his beard and looked into the distance thoughtfully. "I heard that a mysterious pirate group has been active in this area recently. I guess it has something to do with them."

"Then I wish you can find your lost treasure soon." Xi Shi said with a smile.

"Thank you for your blessing, beautiful lady. If you need any help, please let me know." White Beard smiled generously.

"No need, just take good care of Ace~"

"La la la la -"

"Of course. I have always taken good care of my sons."

When he said this, Ace on Whitebeard's ship stared with red eyes.

"Sister Xishi, Brother-in-law Shanks, Beckman, remember to come back and make me your regular employee!"

"Maybe our Ace will be the captain himself by then!"

Beckman smiled. Although he didn't know why Xishi did this, he knew it must make sense.

After the two sides chatted for a while, Whitebeard continued sailing with his pirate group.

"Goodbye....Ace"

"It looks like there won't be peace in the short term." Beckman shook his head helplessly as he looked at the Whitebeard Pirates going away.

"It's okay, it's time for us to set off." Shanks waved his hand and commanded the crew to set sail.