The Completely Changed Story! Happy Birthday, Ace!

Kizaru actually got here so quickly?

Ian looked up at the figure in the sky, feeling somewhat helpless.

Now that this guy has shown up, it means the Navy won't let tonight's battle end easily.

"Shanks, what do you say?"

Ian landed beside Red-Haired and Hawk Eyes, and said calmly.

Excluding Dragon, the situation is very unfavorable for him.

Even if you include Red-Haired and Hawk Eyes in his camp, they are still at a significant disadvantage against the three Marines from Shanghai.

Hawk Eyes, severely injured by Golden Lion, should be no match for either Aokiji or Kizaru.

Shanks, who is far from reaching his peak, is probably only at a similar level to Kizaru and Aokiji.

But most importantly, there's also Garp.

This senior is much stronger than the Golden Lion.

He didn't hide his identity for over a decade; instead, he fought on the front lines of the navy for decades, and his strength has probably declined only slightly compared to his peak.

Even now, having mastered Conqueror's Haki Infusion, defeating him would likely be incredibly difficult.

"Hahaha, it seems like our opinion doesn't really count."

Red-Haired laughed heartily, "Let's see what the Navy has to say."

"What a hassle."

Hawk Eyes stood up; his face was still pale, but his hand holding the sword was at least steady.

Ian chuckled, "Mihawk, you shouldn't have this worry, right? Aren't you one of the Shichibukai under the government's control? The Navy shouldn't do anything to you."

"Don't do that."

Red-Haired immediately said with concern, "The situation was already bad enough, and now Hawk Eyes is on our side. We'll have to wait at least a few more hours."

Hawk Eyes's forehead veins throbbed instantly. Those two bastards!

Ian, however, smiled and said, "Don't worry, Shanks, Mihawk won't betray us. After all, he still owes me three favors."

Hawk Eyes gave a forced smile. "When did I owe you three favors again?"

Ian then started counting on his fingers, "Paying for your sword repair in Shimotsuki Village is the first favor. Stopping the others so you could fight Golden Lion is the second. And finally, taking down Golden Lion is your revenge, so that's the third favor, right?"

Hawk Eyes desperately wanted to kill someone. "When did I ask you to avenge me?"

You're forcing a favor, aren't you?

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Red-Haired just laughed heartily.

Ian is a really interesting guy.

If it weren't for Oden's situation, I really would like to be friends with him.

However, Vice Admiral Kizaru, who rushed to the rescue, was also somewhat helpless.

Although he arrived somewhat late, he still witnessed the final clash between Ian and the Golden Lion.

That's definitely an exaggeration, killing the Golden Lion with a single sword strike.

Even the Pirate Emperor couldn't do something like that.

Sure enough, we arrived too early.

Long before the Golden Lion appeared, he had already headed towards the Kingdom of Goa.

After all, these three world-renowned pirates— Red-Haired Hawk Eyes, Ian— have come together.

Even though the government says that the primary goal now is the Golden Lion and that they shouldn't waste their energy on other things, they still have to take this seriously when this situation arises.

Then Kizaru arrived.

I just never expected that the Golden Lion would be so unlucky as to attack this place later.

Although the Golden Lion has been defeated, the situation remains very troublesome.

Ian has become incredibly strong; he's practically a different person from when we clashed at Enies Lobby a few months ago.

Indeed, I should have come more slowly.

Kizaru fell from the sky and Vice Admiral.

"Borsalino! You've come at the perfect time!"

Hero Garp laughed heartily, "In that case, there's no problem!"

In terms of combat strength, it's more than enough!

"Mr. Garp,"

Kizaru said leisurely, "Ian is in your hands now. He may be the youngest, but he's as strong as a monster."

He'd be alright against Red-Haired Hawk Eyes, but I'd better not mess with Ian.

Getting hit by a sword is no joke.

"Leave that brat to me!"

Vice Admiral Garp said solemnly.

Ian is indeed too dangerous; Borsalino and Kuzan could very well be killed if they faced him.

It is precisely because of the danger that we cannot allow him to continue growing; otherwise, in ten years, who in this world will be able to restrain him?

"Then let's fight!"

Aokiji became unusually serious.

Even if he was confused, dealing with the pirates was never the wrong thing to do, right?

"Tsk, is he already going to kick me while I'm down? Vice Admiral Garp."

Ian, his body gleaming with gold, crossed his arms and said with a hint of mockery, "I just did your navy a huge favor. Otherwise, what would you have done if Golden Lion had left?"

"Oh, Ian, can you please stop making this dogfighting between pirates sound so righteous?"

Kizaru adjusted his sunglasses and said leisurely, "Making your move when you're both exhausted is what adults call strategy."

Ian couldn't help but laugh out loud.

That actually makes a lot of sense.

After all, as the old saying goes, what's the point of talking about chivalry and honor with these evil spirits and heretics?

"You brat!"

Vice Admiral Garp stepped forward, rubbing his hands together, and asked, "Ready to enter Impel Down?"

Standing behind Ian Ace couldn't help but speak up, "Old man—"

Isn't that a bit unethical?

Garp then remembered that his grandson was still with Ian, and he quickly called out, "Ace! Come here!"

Ace pursed his lips.

He insisted on coming with Ian, firstly to see his despicable father's old rival, and secondly, of course, to find his friend.

However, when he actually came with Ian, all he saw was a turbulent sea. The sea, which should have been full of ships, was now empty, with only the wreckage of some ships remaining.

Sabo should have left with his family by boat long ago.

It's alright, it'll definitely be alright. Sabo must have already escaped long ago.

Ace comforted himself with these thoughts.

After all, they had already escaped to the sea long ago, how could they possibly have perished?

but--

What if it doesn't?

No matter how hard he tried to comfort himself, the fear in his heart still clung to him like a leech.

All of this was the work of the Golden Lion!

And Ian killed him.

Ace took a deep breath and solemnly declared, "Old man! I've said it before! I want to join Ian's ship! I want to go to sea and become a pirate!"

"If you're going to arrest Ian, then arrest me too!"

He was still just a child, and didn't consider the implications of his words at all.

"..."

Hero Garp shuddered, his face turning extremely pale.

"Oh, are you Mr. Garp's junior?"

Kizaru looked at Ace and said, "You've made a very bad decision."

"I think this is the best decision."

Ian chuckled. "But Ace, there's no need to threaten Mr. Garp with yourself. I'm not so destitute that I need my companion to threaten his family who care about him."

"But Ian— "

Ace wanted to say something more, but the old man was terrifyingly strong!

He's someone who can rival that bastard father!

"Don't worry,"

Luo grabbed Ace, "Ian has never lost!"

Ace opened his mouth.

No, I don't want Ian to lose, but I don't want Ian to win either.

If that sword that cleaved the Golden Lion had landed on the old man, wouldn't he have been finished too?

Ace was caught in a dilemma.

Ian laughed and said, "Don't mind Ace's words, Vice Admiral Garp. Just do what you need to do."

Let's give it a try and see what kind of power this legendary naval hero possesses.

"There's really no way,"

The Red-Haired chuckled, "Then let us be your opponents."

Hawk Eyes remained silent, only the blade in his hand was covered in a layer of black.

"Hmm? Hawk Eyes?"

Kizaru asked in surprise, "Are you going to take that side too? Don't forget, you're Shichibukai under the government's control."

Hawk Eyes's lips curled slightly.

He was, after all, not the same indifferent old farmer he would be a decade or so later.

Shichibukai?

Who cares about that kind of thing?

Just as he was about to say that...

Let's end it here.

A voice suddenly came from the sky.

Everyone looked up.

Dragon, transformed into a gust of wind, descended from the sky and landed between the two groups. He spoke calmly, "Instead of suppressing pirates, shouldn't the Navy be focusing on rescuing survivors right now?"

Hero Garp's expression changed instantly.

Yes!

They were so focused on defeating the Golden Lion and Ian that they almost forgot the great calamity that had befallen the Kingdom of Goa, with countless people still missing and their fates unknown!

With the country completely paralyzed, or even utterly destroyed, the surviving citizens can only wait for the navy to rescue them.

Ian couldn't help but glance at Dragon with some surprise.

Should I say he truly deserves to be called my own son?

With just one sentence, the Hero Garp's fighting spirit was greatly diminished.

"If anyone still wants to fight,"

Dragon said earnestly, "Then let me join in too. I'll help the other side that started the fight."

"Oh, Dragon? It's been a long time,"

Borsalino, with an air of familiarity, complained, "But aren't you just helping the pirates? After all, they didn't want to fight us in the first place."

"The Revolutionary Army, actually siding with pirates?"

Dragon gave him a deep look. "Compared to the World Government, pirates are much more lovable."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Ian couldn't help but applaud his words. "Well said, Mr. Dragon! The World Government is the original sin of this world; we pirates are nothing more than flies."

Hero Garp couldn't help but glare angrily at Ian.

That brat, he really dares to say that!

However, Ian looked at Dragon, and the guy knew very well who his friends and enemies were.

Although pirates and the Revolutionary Army are not on the same side, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

If all the powerful pirates disappear, then life will be tough for the Revolutionary Army.

"So, it's over, right?"

Hawk Eyes swiftly sheathed his sword. "Let's go then."

"Surtur."

Ian said softly.

"Yes, Master!"

The tiny Fire Spirit instantly transformed into a gigantic fire giant, grabbing everyone and flying into the sky.

Goodbye then.

Ian waved goodbye to the navy men below.

Hero Garp looked very grim.

However, no order was given to pursue them.

Dragon is blocking the way.

Without any obstruction, flames spewed from Surtur's back, just like Ian, propelling its massive body across the sky like a shooting star.

Now, the party is truly over.

"The rest is up to you, Pops."

Dragon gave Vice Admiral Garp a deep look, then vanished into thin air.

He didn't bring many people with him, so he was unable to help with the search and rescue.

Moreover, if he were to bring the Revolutionary Army to participate in the search and rescue, then a war between the Revolutionary Army and the Navy would likely break out next.

"Oh dear, suddenly it's just us left."

Aokiji sighed.

In the end, didn't we do nothing at all?

The Golden Lion was killed by Ian.

As a result, Ian and his group didn't stay either.

"Mr. Garp, Dragon has left. Should we continue the pursuit?"

Kizaru asked casually.

Garp shook his head. "Notify the navy in Foosha Village, as well as the navy at the surrounding Marine Base, to begin search and rescue immediately!"

Fortunately, the battle with the Golden Lion did not last long, and it is still the golden time for search and rescue.

"Yes."

Kizaru and Aokiji answered at the same time.

At the same time, Kizaru breathed a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, they didn't say they would continue the pursuit.

Fighting Ian Red-Haired is a completely different matter from fighting the Red-Haired Pirates and the Golden Flying Dragon.

Foosha Village.

It didn't take long for Fire Spirit to bring everyone back here.

A colossal fire giant descended upon the dock.

"Ian! How are you?"

Yamato was the first to jump over.

Ian caught her mid-air and jumped back onto the deck of the Golden Flying Dragon, chuckling, "Simple as ever."

"He killed the Golden Lion."

Law, who had flown back using Geppo while carrying Ace, interjected casually.

"Ian, you're absolutely amazing!"

"That's Hancock," the woman said, snuggling up to Ian with a look of ecstasy, nuzzling him with her shoulder. "That's the Golden Lion!"

Ian smiled. "Let's get ready to go."

"Brother Ian, are you in such a hurry?"

Jack was somewhat surprised.

There's no way I can not be anxious.

If we don't leave soon, even the Admiral Sengoku might arrive, and then we won't be able to leave even if we want to.

Meanwhile, the Red-Haired Pirates were also hurriedly preparing to set sail, and Ian could hear the kid crying from the deck from a great distance.

"Shanks! Take me with you!!"

Ian smiled; the plot had been completely disrupted.

If Red-Haired hadn't lost an arm to save Luffy, would this kid still be so determined to become the Pirate King?

There might actually be a chance to recruit him onto the ship.

There's just no time now.

Speaking of which, has Sabo already died in Golden Lion's attack?

That would be such a shame.

Senior Golden Lion, your crimes are heinous!

As the group hurriedly prepared to set sail...

"Hey! Ace!"

At the dock below, Dadan and his bandits rushed over and stood there shouting.

Ace, who had been idly sitting on the deck, paused, then quickly walked to the ship's side and looked down at Dadan.

The woman hesitated, then after a long pause, managed to stammer, "Are you leaving?"

Ace nodded. "I have something I want to do."

Just like Ian said, go and change the world.

Since that bastard Pops has brought endless suffering to the world, then I will change it.

"I see?"

Dadan a dry laugh, somewhat at a loss, and lit a cigarette for himself, but accidentally put the lit end into his mouth, immediately screaming in pain.

"Dadan-- "

Ace's lips slowly curled into a smile.

"Oh, right,"

Dadan stubbed out her cigarette, licked her lips, and finally said, "Although it's still an hour away, and it's a bit too early to say now, but..."

Happy birthday, Ace.

"..."

Ace was taken aback.

The next instant, tears streamed down her face.

Ian, standing to the side, raised an eyebrow slightly.

It is now 11 PM on December 31st, 1511 of the Sea Circle Calendar.

Ace's birthday is January 1st.

"Dadan!"

Ace lunged down and landed right in Dadan's arms. However, the impact of jumping from a height of tens of meters instantly knocked Dadan down, turning the two of them into rolling gourds on the dock.

"Thank you for taking care of me all these years! I will never forget the days I spent with you! You are like a mother to me!"

"Kid! That hurts so much! Don't jump from such a high place!"

Dadan complained loudly.

But immediately.

She could no longer hold back; her eyes trembled, and tears streamed down her face.

The woman hugged the child tightly in her arms. "You brat! If you're going to leave, then just leave cleanly! Saying things like that makes me cry, does that make you happy?"

"Waaaaah! You brat! You've never been obedient since you were little! Even leaving me has to be such a mess! You better take good care of yourself after you get out there! Don't catch a cold! And also!"

You absolutely must come back to see your mother!

The two of them broke down in tears on the dock.

"Oh dear."

Black Maria gently wiped her eyes. "It's so nice."

Ian chuckled softly.

Next door, on the Red Force, Red-Haired, who had already said goodbye to Luffy, was also smiling.

He was wearing Straw Hat.