"I don't know what kind of relationship he has with me! I just know he's a jerk!"

Upon hearing Roger's name, Ace's reaction was as fierce as a kitten with its fur standing on end.

Qian He didn't react much to Ace's reaction, but just nodded in agreement and said casually,

"He is indeed a bastard. The so-called Age of Exploration is caused by him. Everyone wants to be a pirate. You can see how many people's homes have been destroyed by these garbage on the sea."

Chiga's words were like a sharp knife stabbing into Ace's heart. He was disgusted with Roger's blood in his body, and now he felt an inexplicable sense of guilt in his heart.

Although Luffy was a little off the track, he was still kind-hearted. He was silent for a while after hearing Chiga's words.

But not long after, he started to mutter again,

"But pirates are the freest people on this sea, I still want to be a pirate! I will definitely be the Pirate King!"

However, just after he finished speaking, Luffy felt his body being pulled uncontrollably by a force and flying towards Chiga.

When he flew in front of Chiga, Chiga stretched out her hand and grabbed Luffy's neck, and Luffy's face suddenly turned red.

""Ugh (Let me go!)"

Ace rushed forward to rescue Luffy, but was glared at by Chiga, and his outstretched hand froze. He knew that it was impossible to interfere with Chiga's actions with his own strength.

Chiga looked at Luffy in front of him with cold eyes, with a hint of murderous intent.

"If you mention One Piece to me again, you will stay here forever."

Luffy was also frightened. From Chiga's eyes, he knew what Chiga said was true, so he was quiet for a rare time.

Without looking at Luffy again, Chiga said to Ace,

"What about you? You clearly hate Roger, but you still want to follow in his footsteps and become a pirate?"

"I……"

Ace was a little hesitant. To be honest, one of the reasons why he wanted to be a pirate was because he was influenced by Luffy and Sabo. He thought that pirates were free and he yearned for freedom.

Another reason was that he wanted to prove himself by becoming the Pirate King. He didn't want to exist under the influence of Roger forever. He wanted to replace him and surpass him!

But now after being taught a lesson by Qianhe and listening to Qianhe's words, he admitted that he was a little shaken.

Ace knew why many people resented his father.

Over the years, he also knew from the news and the discussions of people around him that most pirates were burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil. The crimes they committed made him angry just by listening to them.

Seeing Ace standing there hesitating, Qianhe nodded slightly, secretly thinking that there was a play.

Ace and Luffy are very different in character. Because of Roger, Ace lacked a sense of identity and belonging since childhood, which can be seen from his joining the Whitebeard Pirates later.

Ace's determination to become the Pirate King cannot be said to be weak, but compared to Luffy, it seems not strong enough. If it were Luffy, he would never agree to join the Whitebeard Pirates even if he died.

Maybe he can really persuade Ace to come over?

Qianhe thought about it and continued,

"If you want to prove that you are better than your father and want to completely replace everything he has by becoming a pirate, then I can only say that you are really childish and boring."

This was a bit unpleasant to hear, and Ace's face turned ugly. Qianhe did not care about his emotions and continued to talk on his own.

"Are you really dissatisfied? Haha, for such a boring idea, you have to turn yourself into the person you once hated the most. Don't you think you are really stupid?"

Being stabbed in the heart by Qianhe's words again and again, Ace actually shed tears and couldn't help shouting,

"So what do you think I should do? I want a free life, I don't want to live under that person's shadow! What else can I do except become a pirate?

Luffy stared at the emotional Ace blankly, his intuition told him that some kind of change was going to happen to his brother, but he couldn't tell what the change would be.

Chiga, on the other hand, looked calm, as if it wasn't him who provoked Ace like this.

Very good, that's the reaction I want from you.

Chiga was already laughing in his heart, adding fuel to the fire with his hands, and continuing to add fuel to Ace's heart with his mouth.

"When did freedom become associated with pirates? Lawless freedom will only bring you emptiness in the end."

"What should I do then? Should I join the navy?"

Qian He just shook his head. Forget it. Ace joining the navy can be said to be the worst choice, which is no different from walking into a trap.

With Ace's talent, he will definitely not be unknown in the navy. Once he stands out, he will definitely attract some official investigations.

Moreover, he is almost another grandson of Garp. If he joins the navy, Garp will definitely not pretend not to know him, so Ace will be more eye-catching.

If Ace really joins the navy, he will become a time bomb. Once it explodes, not only he will be implicated, but also Garp and Qian He who led him into the navy will be affected.

Therefore, joining the navy is absolutely not an option for Ace. It is too idealistic, but it is not impossible. That will have to wait until Qian He destroys Marijoa in the future.

Seeing Qian He's reaction, Ace's eyes dimmed again. Is this sea really incapable of him? Is he destined to live in Roger's shadow all his life?

Just when Ace's mood was extremely low, Qian He asked another seemingly irrelevant question.

"Do you have a younger brother named Sabo?"

When he mentioned Sabo, Ace felt even more upset. He clenched his fist and said fiercely,

"He is dead, died at the hands of the Celestial Dragons!"

"Really? Then have you seen his body?"

"No, his ship was blown up and he disappeared into the sea."

"Oh, then do you think there is a possibility that he is still alive?"

"!?"

Hearing this, Ace and Luffy widened their eyes at the same time. Ace also forgot about how scary Qianhe was, and rushed directly to Qianhe, grabbed Qianhe's sleeve, and shouted excitedly,

"Why do you say that? Do you know any news about Sabo? You are such a strong person, you will not make such a joke, right? Please tell me, as long as you tell me any news about him, I can promise that I will never have any idea of becoming a pirate again, and you can even let me stay in Windmill Village forever! Please!"

Luffy also ran over, looking at Chiga with pleading eyes. On one side was his dream, and on the other side was his brother. He didn't know what to do.

Chiga didn't continue to answer Ace's question, but just shook his arm to signal Ace to let go.

There was a slight tearing sound from the sleeves, and if he didn't let go, it would become a sleeveless vest, but it could also be seen how excited Ace was.

Ace hurriedly let go of his hand, said sorry several times, and then stood with Luffy, looking at Chiga with hope. Chiga didn't say much, just said,

"Maybe you can go and see the revolutionary army."

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