Creating a Reborn One (2nd Update)
"My tragic future?"
Portgas D. Ace chuckled as well.
In his view, Wang Yan might be a Prophet, such as an astrologer or Tarot Cards Divination.
The fact that someone can talk to themselves in this way suggests they are quite capable.
Even so, Ace still showed an indifferent expression.
His eyes burned with a fierce flame, and his tone was resolute. "Men who roam the oceans consider dying in battle their highest honor."
"If I can die on the way to helping Whitebeard become the One Piece, it can't be considered a tragedy."
It's just that you get what you ask for.
This is his dream.
Ace, who lost his parents at a young age, experienced the taste of family love for the first time through Whitebeard.
He willingly called the Whitebeard "father".
In Ace's mind, no one except Whitebeard deserved the title of "One Piece".
"Wrong."
Wang Yan shook his index finger, a mocking smile playing on his lips, "You didn't die on the battlefield; you were publicly executed by the World Government."
"To save you, Whitebeard led his army to Marineford."
"In the ensuing battle, Howard Newgate was ultimately overwhelmed by his own men and killed in a fierce fight due to his physical illness and being ambushed by his own troops. He was outnumbered and surrounded."
"He couldn't save you."
"Tell me, is this the ending you wanted?"
"Is this your final destination?"
Upon hearing this, Ace's pupils instantly contracted into dangerous needle-like shapes.
His breathing became rapid, his heart pounded, and his temples throbbed.
Even though it was just White Fang talk, he had a vague sense of foreboding.
"Nonsense."
He gritted his teeth, revealing his deep-seated stubbornness and obstinacy.
Wang Yan snapped his the Snap.
Snap!
Ace felt a blankness before his eyes.
This memory, though still vivid in my mind, seems to be covered up by an invisible hand.
He was lost in a dream, seemingly oblivious to the conversation he had just had with Wang Yan, and went about doing what he was "should have done".
Using the information and Silk found at the G-2 Branch, Ace successfully located Blackbeard and engaged in a final battle on Banaro Island.
Unfortunately, he was slightly weaker and was defeated by Blackbeard.
In order to obtain the title of Shichibukai, Teach handed him over to the World Government and sent him to Impel Down, the Impel Down.
As the son of the previous One Piece King Gol D. Roger, the World Government decided to publicly execute Ace at Marineford.
A massive melee ensued.
The Straw Hat Pirates, the Shichibukai, Red-Haired Shanks Sengoku, the Three Admirals, traitors...
During the fierce battle, Marine Admiral Akainu mocked Whitebeard as "a loser of the era".
To uphold Whitebeard's honor, Ace fought Akainu, but was defeated due to the incompatibility of their Devil Fruit abilities.
To protect his younger brother Luffy, he fought with all his might to block Akainu's ultimate attack, but died from his internal organs being burned by the magma.
Whitebeard, outnumbered, met a tragic end.
After his death, Ace's body was buried in the New World along with Whitebeard's. His Devil Fruit powers and his own will were inherited by his younger brother Sabo, who was a member of the Revolutionary Army.
At this point...
Ace suddenly opened his eyes and began to breathe heavily.
His pores were dilated, and he was covered in sweat.
"Is this... my destiny?"
The flames evaporated the sweat.
He covered half of his face.
The pain and anger deep in his eyes could not be hidden through his fingers.
Two different memories, like a hot knife cutting into butter, churned his brain with pain.
But the physical pain is nothing compared to the Mind Stone anguish.
It was his underestimation of his enemy and his stubbornness that led to the death of Old Man Whitebeard!
"Wait... I'm still alive?"
Ace clenched his fist.
He doesn't believe that everything he experienced was just a dream.
So true...
Resentment, anger, helplessness, relief...
Those emotions remain deep within my heart.
"Squard! That bastard! How dare he lay a hand on Father!"
Fragments of memories from the future began to resurface, and Ace's expression turned ferocious as he truly resolved to kill.
Squard, driven by his own suspicions and malice, stabbed Edward Newgate in the back.
If it weren't for that one cut, perhaps everything would have been completely different!
"Welcome back, Ace."
Wang Yan's figure appeared before Ace: "You from the future, wandering in the river of time as a ghost, I pulled this ghost out from the banks of the river of time."
In a sense, Ace truly experienced a Summit War.
He fought, he died, and he was reborn.
For Wang Yan, creating a truly reborn individual was not a particularly difficult task.
"..."
Ace lowered his head, looking at the flames rising and swirling around his fists, his expression flickering and inscrutable.
After a long while, he slowly raised his head and his gaze fell on Wang Yan's face.
He bowed deeply and said in a Youyou voice, "Thank you."
This gratitude wasn't because the other person saved his life, but because Wang Yan gave him a chance to make amends.
Wang Yan was fully aware of Ace's thoughts.
He simply shook his head calmly.
To rectify a mistake?
Character determines destiny.
Even without Ace, Whitebeard would have sent someone else to cause trouble for Blackbeard.
Whether it's "Phoenix" Marco, "Diamond" Jozu, "Flower Sword" Vista, or "Shark Fish-Man" Namul.
Howard Newgate would not give up any person that Blackbeard offered to the World Government as a means of promotion.
Shanks Red-Haired Shanks, tried to dissuade Ace twice but failed. Could the reborn Ace possibly stop the Summit War?
There may be some differences in the details, and the main actors at the center of the event may also change.
Some things, however, were already destined.
"Everyone is responsible for their own actions. This applies to you, and it applies to Whitebeard as well."
Wang Yan gave Ace a meaningful look and said with a half-smile, "Red-Haired Shanks is a very interesting guy... Anyone who doesn't give him face will die a terrible death. You'd better be careful."
Fire Fist Ace has an excellent personality, a fanatical fighting spirit, and well-rounded abilities.
Although his strength is a bit weak, he is already considered above average in the current Reincarnator Legion.
The only flaw of the other party is their blind trust in Whitebeard.
This flaw will soon be eliminated.
"I can now use Observation Haki skillfully."
Vivi stared at Robin expectantly, her face pleading for praise.
She cautiously looked at the Data panel above the teacher's head.
Robin: Devil Fruit User, Armament Haki LV8, Observation Haki LV9. Affection level: Friendly.
Teacher Robin's friendship is probably the most precious bond to have in the Protagonist Academy.
Like Perona from Ghost Princess, who's a sweet and innocent girl; a few ice cream cones and cute toys are all it takes to win her favor.
A carefully pruned Ju Zi tree easily won Nami's favor.
And Natasha...
This guy has maxed out his spy skills, making people suspect he might be an intelligence agent for the CP Organization. Ever since Vivi entered the Protagonist Academy, his favorability rating has remained at the "kind and caring" level.
The other party seemed to have high hopes for her future.
"Your academic progress is currently the worst in the class. If you want to participate in the school trip, you need at least Dual-Color Haki LV3."
Robin, like a friendly older sister, tilted her head and said, "I heard that the Dean will also be participating this time, so I must do my best."
Vivi puffed out her cheeks, trying to cheer herself up.
Her Observation Haki has reached the required level, but her Armament Haki is only at level 2.