Eat My Ex Justice Flying Kick!

Smoker's face was dark. Rodney's words had hit a nerve. Because he had beaten his superior, he had been demoted and sent to this godforsaken place, far from the Grand Line and its powerful pirates. Now, his body wasn't as good as it used to be.

He had been slacking off on his training lately.

After I deal with this guy, I'll go train.

Catching Rodney off guard, Ace suddenly punched him, sending him flying. He rolled a few times before landing in the sea.

"Tsk." Smoker took a puff of his cigar and attacked again.

Rodney, with a dark expression, climbed out of the sea, dripping wet and holding his sword. He hadn't expected the seemingly upright Ace to resort to a sneak attack. It was beyond his expectations, but if he didn't get revenge, he wouldn't be a Transmigrator.

"Water Clone, go get him." Water Clones can only be used with water. I didn't want to use them, but this is forcing my hand.

Seawater rose, and "Rodneys" appeared around him, swarming forward.

"How can there be so many? His brothers?"

"He's a Devil Fruit User too?"

Ace knew he was in trouble the moment he saw them. He had really poked the hornet's nest.

Although each Water Clone was inferior to the original, they could still cause Ace some minor trouble with their exquisite Taijutsu. After Ace shattered the first Water Clone, seawater infused with Chakra rained down on him, slightly slowing his movements.

Smoker quickly seized the opportunity and swung his Seastone Jitte at Ace. The way he did it, one might have thought a street thug was bullying a student.

Ace got up and ran. His crew members weren't far away and would arrive soon. Knowing that staying here was not an option, he immediately fled.

"You offended me, and you think you can just run?"

Rodney sneered. He had already found a way.

Chakra was injected into the seawater beneath his feet, forming Water Clones that all ran towards Ace.

As Ace was fleeing, his vision went dark. He looked up to see a large number of Water Clones descending upon him.

"Not good! Fire Fist!"

Flames shattered the Water Clones, turning them back into seawater.

Hiss!

High-temperature flames meeting water would create... steam!

A large amount of mist, scorched by the intense heat, clung to Ace's skin, causing steam burns. He cried out in pain repeatedly.

"Hot, hot, hot! Oof oof!"

Ace, like a cooked crab, jumped and yelped, running forward desperately.

Rodney hadn't expected this. Steam could actually hurt Ace?

Because it was water, and also considered natural?

Hmm--

Something to consider.

"Charge!" With a few Water Clones remaining, Ace learned his lesson this time and didn't use fire. Instead, he decided to use his fists.

Poof!

One punch shattered a Water Clone, but another Water Clone grabbed his arm. If he elementalized now, the previous situation would repeat. He raised his other fist, about to strike.

"Don't even think about it!"

Another Water Clone grabbed his fist.

The remaining Water Clones all swarmed forward, then turned into seawater and doused him.

A wave of weakness washed over him. His Devil Fruit Ability was instantly suppressed, leaving only his physical strength. His body reverted from elemental form to solid.

"Eat my Ex Justice Flying Kick!!"

Justice from the heavens, Rodney kicked Ace in the chest.

Bang!

Ace flew back. Rodney flicked his wrist, and a Steel Wire shot out from his fingers. It wrapped around Smoker's Seastone Jitte a few times. With a strong tug, Smoker didn't stop him and let him take it.

Rodney rushed forward. Before Ace could recover, he pressed the Jitte against Ace's throat, rendering him unable to resist.

"Damn it, you actually caught me," Ace yelled. "I won't give up. Why do I have no strength?"

"This is Seastone, specifically designed to counter Devil Fruit Users," Rodney explained. He turned and asked, "Colonel Smoker, do you have Seastone Handcuffs? It's tiring to keep holding this here."

"Tashigi, go get the Seastone Handcuffs," Smoker shouted. They did have Seastone Handcuffs in stock, but only two pairs, specifically for restraining Devil Fruit Users.

After all, Seastone was a rare resource, only produced in Wano Country, and processing it was extremely troublesome. Smoker had them because he brought them from Headquarters; otherwise, how would they deal with Devil Fruit Users?

He couldn't keep holding the Jitte like this. What would that look like?

He was a Colonel, after all, he needed to maintain his dignity.

"Waaah, I can't use my strength. What is this?" Ace was tricked by his Devil Fruit this time. He was unfamiliar with the ability. Although powerful, he relied too much on elementalization, and Rodney had calculated and tricked him.

Now, with Seastone, he couldn't escape even if he wanted to.

"Stop struggling, Ace, you can't escape."

"I'm not going to see that smelly old man with you," Ace shouted. He had just set sail, and if he were taken back, Luffy and everyone in the village would surely laugh at him. No, absolutely not. He had brought both himself and Sabo's share into the sea!

"Of course, I won't let you see Vice Admiral Garp. I'm taking you to prison for some proper discipline. Your future is Marine prison!"

"Captain?! Hurry and let our captain go!"

The Spade Pirates, worried, came to check on him. They never expected their usually powerful captain to be captured here today.

They quickly pulled the trigger, firing bullets.

Smoker just stood there, letting the bullets pass through his body. Although he was rated the weakest Logia, he was still a Logia. Without Haki, they could only be brutally beaten by him.

Rodney's reaction speed was also extremely fast. With a few movements, he dodged the bullets aimed at him.

"Everyone! Run quickly! You're no match for them!" Seeing his crew members come to save him, Ace was truly touched. However, facing two people with strange abilities, his crew members were definitely not a match. They had to escape!

"Do you really think I don't exist? White Snake!" His arm turned into smoke, coiling around the pirates like a snake. Seeing this, the ship's doctor, Deuce, threw a vial of green liquid. It shattered on the ground, releasing a large amount of green smoke. When the smoke cleared, everyone was gone. This infuriated Smoker.

"You have a clever crew member," Rodney said.

Deuce knew it was wise to run first. He didn't just rush in to be fodder for Smoker. Logia Devil Fruit Users were a bug in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line.

Ace breathed a sigh of relief and fell silent. He knew that today he would either go to prison or go back to see the Old Man. However, going to prison was much better than seeing Garp.

There was a chance to escape from prison, but if it were the Old Man...

Even though he could escape, it would be incredibly frustrating.

A short while later, Tashigi returned with Seastone Handcuffs and personally put them on Ace. Rodney threw his Jitte to Smoker and slung Ace over his shoulder.

"Hey, Rodney, what do you think you're doing?"

"Of course, I'm taking him to see Vice Admiral Garp. I told you I would."

Smoker's face darkened. "I don't care if he sees Vice Admiral Garp or not. He must go to prison now. Vice Admiral Garp can visit him later."

"Huh? Sorry, the old man wants to see his cute grandson, and I have to fulfill that wish," Rodney said with a serious expression.

Smoker said disdainfully, "Cut the act. You're the type who never does anything without profit. You Bounty Hunters chase fame and fortune, only slightly better than pirates. You must have gotten something from Vice Admiral Garp. Give him to me."

As he spoke, smoke billowed from his body, making his intentions clear. You won't give him to me? Then I'll take him by force!

Smoker would show no mercy to pirates, no matter whose grandson he was.

Even if it were the Fleet Admiral Sengoku's grandson, he would still capture him. A Vice Admiral? Vice Admirals get special privileges?

Even the Marine Hero wouldn't!

Although he respected Garp greatly, respect was one thing, and missions and responsibilities were another.

"Hahaha, you're right, Six Powers is truly an irresistible temptation. See you later, Smoker!" He threw a smoke bomb from his free hand. Smoker charged into the smoke, only to find Rodney carrying Ace to the edge of the port. To his astonishment, Rodney stepped onto the water and ran.

"Damn it! Where's my Bilong A?"

"Reporting here!" His subordinate immediately pushed his amphibious motorcycle over.

Injecting smoke into the motorcycle, he twisted the throttle and gave chase.

Rodney saw this and cursed, "Eight Inner Gates Formation: Gate of Opening! Open!"

He released the brain's restriction, unleashing 100% of his physical abilities!

With a sudden burst of speed, he kicked up a huge spray of waves on the Great Sea, far surpassing Smoker's speed and leaving only a receding figure!

"That bastard! I'm definitely putting out a warrant for him!!"