Ace Dies in Battle (3)

"Wait, Akainu, your opponent is me!" Ace shouted angrily when he saw Akainu brother.

He didn't want his younger brother to die, because they had been very close since childhood! As the older brother, it was his duty to protect him.

"Hmph, the weak have no right to demand anything of the strong. You are no match for me, you have no right to point fingers at me." Hearing this, Akainu was unconvinced and continued charging towards Straw Hat Luffy.

Ace, seeing this, immediately became anxious and shouted, "Luffy, run! Run!"

Upon hearing this, the Straw Hat Boy immediately turned and dashed away into the distance. He wasn't stupid; Admiral wanted to kill him, he had no chance of survival. Therefore, he had to escape.

He fled ahead, while Akainu pursued him from behind.

Straw Hat Boy raced along, running incredibly fast, but Akainu wasn't far behind.

Straw Hat Boy initially thought he could escape, but at that moment, all his strength left him, as if he had collapsed from exhaustion. He lay on the ground, unable to run any further.

The reason he was like this was because the time had come for the adrenaline injection Ivankov had given him.

To eliminate the toxins, he fought against death for twenty hours. In fact, by then, his body was already extremely exhausted. In that state, he could only rest and couldn't do anything else. Only in this way could he slowly recover.

However, the Straw Hat Boy was too stubborn and insisted on coming here. Helpless, Fanxin had no choice but to agree to his conditions.

To keep himself able to fight, Straw Hat Boy had Ivankov inject him with hormones to sustain his fighting ability. These hormones could temporarily make his body forget about fatigue, but they didn't actually eliminate it. Once the time was up, Straw Hat Boy's symptoms would appear.

He can't run anymore because the hormones have reached their peak. His symptoms have already appeared.

Straw Hat Boy Luffy was exhausted, while Akainu's speed only increased. Soon, he was right in front of Straw Hat Boy. Akainu looked at Straw Hat Boy and said, "Your father is Revolutionary Army, you're a pirate, neither of you should be alive. Since you're here, I'll kill you today!"

He hates criminals more than anything. Revolutionary Army are criminals, and pirates are criminals too. So, whenever he sees a criminal, he'll attack. If the criminal doesn't resist, he might not kill them. However, if the criminal resists, he will absolutely show no mercy.

However, he would show no mercy to the Straw Hat Boy, even though he was currently powerless to resist. The Straw Hat Boy's bloodline was too evil. Therefore, he planned to kill him here and now. Only in this way could this bloodline be prevented from being passed down.

Having said that, he stopped talking nonsense. He swung his fist and punched the Straw Hat Boy.

Magma Fist approached the Straw Hat Boy at incredible speed. If the Straw Hat Boy couldn't escape, there would only be one outcome for him: death.

The Straw Hat Boy's eyes widened, his expression extremely tense. Nobody wants to die, and neither did he!

However, he couldn't escape because he was completely powerless!

The people around him kept yelling for Straw Hat Boy to stand up and run away. If he could just dodge this attack, he would survive.

However, the Straw Hat Boy couldn't stand up at all! He could only watch helplessly as he died.

Just as Akainu's fist was about to land on him, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Luffy, blocking Akainu's punch.

That person was none other than Ace.

He blocked Akainu's punch with his body. Akainu's Magma Fist passed directly through Ace's chest and came out from his back. Under the burning of Akainu's magma, a very large hole appeared in Ace's chest, and you could see the scenery behind Ace through the hole.

Akainu was stunned. Everyone around him was stunned. Even Straw Hat Luffy, was stunned.

Almost no one expected that the person who died was not Straw Hat Boy, but Fire Fist Ace.

To save his younger brother, Fire Fist Ace didn't have time to defend himself and directly used his own body to block Akainu's attack. This shows how much he loved his brother.

"Ace..."

The Whitebeard Pirates members cried out in shock at the sight, their faces filled with astonishment. They all stopped, staring at Ace, whose chest had been pierced by Akainu, unsure of what to do.

They fought desperately to rescue Ace. However, Ace was eventually beaten, with a large hole in his chest, making survival extremely difficult.

Straw Hat Luffy stared at Ace, completely bewildered for a long time. He kept calling out "Ace, Ace!"

However, his eyes were already lifeless; he had been agitated and was feeling terrible.

"Luffy, run! You can't die here!" Fire Fist Ace said. He wasn't dead yet, but his aura was extremely weak. Clearly, his injuries were quite severe.

Even if he could be a sister, he wouldn't be able to recover to his former state anytime soon.

"No, no, Ace." Luffy over and hugged Ace's body tightly.

At this moment, Akainu didn't immediately make his move. He was also shocked and had originally planned to wait until the very end to kill Ace. He hadn't expected Ace to be so resolute.

However, after pausing for more than ten seconds, Akainu activated his power again, preparing to attack Straw Hat Boy.

"Hmph, you're all major criminals, there's no need to pity you." Akainu walked step by step towards Straw Hat Boy Luffy, lava dripping from his body onto the ground with a hissing sound.

Those around them were enraged to see Akainu kill Ace and then try to kill Straw Hat Boy. They all attacked Akainu, trying to stop Akainu.

However, Akainu didn't care at all, because he possessed Logia Devil Fruit, and unless those people learned Haki, they simply couldn't harm him.

However, those people weren't captain-level figures, so he was even less inclined to bother with them.

Akainu was getting closer and closer to Straw Hat Luffy, who was now completely powerless to escape. More importantly, he didn't want to abandon Ace, even though Ace was on the verge of death.

Everyone shouted for Straw Hat Boy to leave. However, Straw Hat Boy ignored them, as if he hadn't seen Akainu at all. His attention was entirely focused on the dying Ace.

Soon, Akainu arrived in front of Straw Hat Luffy. Without saying a word, he swung his Magma Fist and punched Luffy, intending to kill the Straw Hat Boy completely.

The Magma Fist was getting closer and closer to Straw Hat Luffy, and everyone around was wide-eyed and their hearts were in their throats.

However, just as Akainu's Magma Fist was about to hit Straw Hat Boy, a figure appeared beside him with lightning speed. The person used a sword to block Akainu's Magma Fist.

This person was none other than Fanxin.

He had been keeping an eye on his surroundings, so he naturally saw what happened to Straw Hat Luffy and Fire Fist Ace.

However, he was too far away. Although he had the Little Fox send him flying here immediately, he still couldn't save Ace. Akainu was too fast; he couldn't catch up.

"Akainu, you're really ruthless! You killed one, and now you want to kill a second." Fanxin said coldly, looking at Akainu.

"Hmm, it's you who's here? Heh, do you think you can stop me?" Akainu sneered when he saw that it was Fanxin who was blocking his way.

"Perhaps! But if you want to kill Straw Hat Boy, you'll have to ask me if I agree first," Fanxin said with a smile.

"Is that so? In that case, let's give it a try!" Akainu said, looking eager to give it a shot.

"I've been wanting to fight you for a while now. Back then, you showed no mercy to my Soul Clan. Now I'll make you understand that what you did back then was a huge mistake," Fanxin said coldly.

He had always wanted to fight Akainu, but he had been tied up with other things and couldn't do so. Now that he finally got his wish, he naturally wanted to settle accounts with Akainu for the destruction of the Soul Clan back then. Perhaps he couldn't defeat Akainu, but he could certainly make Akainu suffer some losses.

He wouldn't be disappointed if he couldn't defeat Akainu now. Because after Haki, he hadn't undergone further intensive training. As a result, his application of Haki naturally couldn't match that of Marine Admiral had been immersed in it for many years.

However, he believed that once he trained diligently afterward, he would definitely be able to defeat Marine Admiral.

"Hmph, I won't regret it. That was an order from above, I was just following orders," Akainu said calmly.

"He shows no remorse whatsoever; he deserves to die," Fanxin shouted.

Having said that, he stopped wasting words with Akainu. He looked into the distance and shouted, "Jinbe, come here quickly! Straw Hat Boy is yours now. Take him away immediately!"

He can't take care of Straw Hat Boy right now because he has to fight Akainu! If Straw Hat Boy gets in his way, he might suffer a great loss himself.

Therefore, he had no choice but to temporarily entrust the Straw Hat Boy to someone else's care. This was the best option.

Upon hearing this, Jinbe, the Jinbe, Knight of the Sea, immediately rushed over, picked up the distraught Straw Hat Boy, and quickly left the area. The remaining members of the Whitebeard Pirates carried Ace's body and hurried towards the sea. The place was suddenly empty, leaving only Fanxin and Akainu.

"Come on, Akainu," Fanxin said, taking a step back.

Akainu Magma-Magma Fruit activated his Magma-Magma Fruit and began fighting against Fanxin. The two exchanged blows, fighting fiercely.

Fanxin wasn't afraid of Akainu because of his amazing defense, which completely made up for his lack of combat strength. With such strong defense, he wouldn't be afraid of taking a few more hits.

Fanxin wielded his sword, relentlessly and frantically slashing at Akainu. Akainu, in turn, pounded at him with his fists without any mercy.

This place has gone completely berserk; no one is allowed to enter.

"Hell Hound!" Seeing Fanxin Xin so close, Akainu immediately unleashed his ultimate move, Hell Hound.

He condensed the magma into a giant dog, which seemed to be alive and rushed towards Fanxin as if it wanted to bite Fanxin to death.

Without hesitation, Fanxin Xin slashed at the dog's mouth with his knife. This prevented the dog from biting him. However, Fanxin's knife also couldn't cut through the dog. The dog was incredibly strong, blocking his path and preventing him from advancing.

Left with no other choice, Fanxin had to use another sword to attack Akainu.

Akainu snorted coldly, then swung his magma fist and blasted it towards Fanxin.

His fists were like cannonballs, constantly firing at Fanxin. If Fanxin wasn't paying attention, he would definitely get hit.

Fanxin's knife was caught in his jaws, and he didn't want to let go. So, he couldn't escape for the time being.

Soon after, many Magma Fist pounded on his body, causing him to scream in pain.

After being hit a few times, Fanxin became enraged. He swung the Dragon-Slaying Sword and chopped off the head of the Hell Hound.

He then moved to a safe distance. He did so because Akainu's attacks were too dense; if he didn't dodge, he would easily be hit.

After retreating to a distance, Fanxin caught his breath and then continued his attack.

He didn't approach any further and began a ranged attack battle with Akainu.

He continuously unleashed sword energy to attack Akainu, while Akainu defended and attacked simultaneously. Fanxin did the same.

The two sides seem evenly matched, and neither can gain the upper hand in the short term.

Fanxin wasn't in a hurry. His goal, besides teaching Akainu, was also to hold Akainu off and buy time for the Whitebeard Pirates. Once the time was up, he would have the Little Fox absorb him. He wasn't afraid at all, because he could escape at any time.

"Kid, you think you can teach me a lesson like a monkey? You're dreaming!" Akainu shouted.

Fanxin kept dodging, making it impossible for him to hit him, which frustrated him greatly. He wanted to continue chasing the Straw Hat Boy because he was a descendant of a dragon, and he didn't want him to live. However, Fanxin had him entangled, and he couldn't ignore Fanxin, so he had no choice but to stay and fight Fanxin.

"Hmph, you can't even beat a monkey, yet you dare to call yourself an Admiral? You're utterly shameful." Fanxin Xin chuckled and said.

He was mocking Akainu; he wasn't afraid anyway. If Akainu got angry, he would just run away. Akainu couldn't do anything about it.

"Hmph, get out of my way if you're not going to fight. I have no interest in you," Akainu said coldly.

What interests him most right now is the Straw Hat Boy. The Straw Hat Boy possesses formidable bloodline power and Conqueror's Haki. He is now completely outmatched.

He could kill the Straw Hat Boy if he chased after him. His obsession with the Straw Hat Boy stemmed from his desire to nip the danger in the bud!

The Straw Hat Boy possesses Conqueror's Haki, which has now Awakening. However, he hasn't mastered it yet. Killing him now would be the best course of action. If they wait until he grows stronger, it will be impossible for them to kill the Straw Hat Boy Luffy. Fanxin is a prime example of this.

Fanxin has grown up now, and he can't kill Fanxin in a short time. So, he's very frustrated.

If he had killed Fanxin before Fanxin grew up, no one would be stopping him today.

Now, Fanxin have entangled him tightly, preventing him from taking another step. He felt utterly helpless.

Therefore, he didn't want another formidable rival like Fanxin to emerge in the future. The Straw Hat Boy possessed Conqueror's Haki; once he grew up, he would be just as terrifying. This was precisely why he was so fixated on the Straw Hat Boy.

"Hmph, it's none of your business. I'll fight if I want to, and I won't fight if I don't. If you've got the guts, then beat me!" Fanxin Xin said dismissively.

"Kid, you'll regret this." Akainu was helpless when he saw that Fanxin wouldn't move aside. A king like Fanxin couldn't be made to leave with just a word. As kings, they would only do what they wanted.

"Hmph, I won't regret it, because I can escape from here at any time. You can't control me at all," Fanxin said dismissively.

Akainu snorted and said no more. There was no point in saying more; Fanxin wouldn't listen to him anyway. So, he didn't want to waste any more breath.

Fanxin and Akainu started fighting again. Neither of them spoke to each other.

They each unleashed their signature moves and began attacking each other, fighting fiercely and evenly.

At the beach, Jinbe, carrying Luffy in Luffy Straw Hat Luffy, raced to their destination. He was about to board the ship, where they could quickly escape.

However, at that moment, a laser beam shot from a distance and struck Jinbe directly. Jinbe was already injured, and now being hit by the laser beam only worsened his condition.

However, he still endured it, because he was entrusted by Fanxin to send the Straw Hat Boy away safely.

He can't fall down here; if he does, they're both doomed.

He struggled to his feet and continued toward the location of the ship.

However, the laser's owner was relentless, releasing countless photons that destroyed all the ships in front of Jinbe.

In this way, Jinbe's plan to leave by boat was ruined.

"Damn it, that damned Kizaru, does he intend to wipe out these two brothers completely?" Jinbe shouted in dissatisfaction.

The one who launched the attack was none other than Admiral Kizaru. He had followed along, presumably with the same idea as Akainu: to kill the Straw Hat Boy.

Yes, he did indeed want to kill Straw Hat Boy. Regardless of whether Straw Hat Boy possessed Conqueror's Haki, he wouldn't let Straw Hat Boy live. Because Straw Hat Boy had attacked Celestial Dragons! The Celestial Dragons wanted him dead.

So he had no choice but to comply.

"Jinbe, put Straw Hat Boy down, and I might spare your life." From a distance, Kizaru looked at Jinbe and shouted. As he spoke, he walked step by step towards the Jinbe, Knight of the Sea.

Jinbe watched Kizaru approach step by step and said, "Impossible, I will not hand him over to you."