Stormy Reunion

"Gurararara!! The Pirate King? And you plan to become the Pirate King by stepping on my reputation? What arrogant insolence, brat!" Whitebeard laughed.

"We'll see whether it's really arrogance or not, Whitebeard!" Ace shouted back, issuing another challenge.

"Brat, if that's how it is, then follow me if you have the guts..."

Whitebeard spoke with bold authority, then ordered the fleet led by the Moby Dick, the Whitebeard Pirates, to turn toward a nearby Deserted Island.

As Whitebeard accepted his challenge, Ace's face filled with confidence and delight.

Before this, Ace had been worried that if the Whitebeard of legend turned out to be a coward who dared not fight, he would have to lead his companions in challenging the entire Whitebeard Pirates.

Now, all he had to do was openly duel Whitebeard.

As long as I defeat Whitebeard and accomplish what even that bastard Roger couldn't, it will be enough to prove that I'm not merely the so-called son of Roger, but Portgas D. Ace!!!

At that moment, as Ace recalled everything that had happened in the past, his fighting spirit surged higher than ever before.

As long as I defeat Whitebeard, my life will never again be shrouded in Roger's shadow!!!

"Follow them!"

Ace shouted the order to his companions!

Whitebeard's gaze shifted slightly. Looking toward the Spade Pirates, who were chasing them from far behind through the storm, the corners of his mouth curved upward.

Quite courageous, brat...

Whitebeard rarely felt anticipation, but he found himself looking forward to the battle with Ace.

However, Whitebeard's delight did not last long. A trace of astonishment and confusion appeared on his face as he abruptly turned toward the Spade Pirates.

The Spade Pirates' ship suddenly changed course. Instead of continuing to follow behind, it turned ninety degrees and rapidly