Ace and Thatch looked at Atmos, who was being suppressed by Wang Shi, and were intimidated by Wang Shi's threat, so they didn't dare to make a move for a moment.
The two men locked eyes, trying to figure out how to rescue the injured Atmos.
However, the sight of Jozu being Aramaki beaten by Aramaki and Vista being suppressed by Issho made them even more anxious.
They truly hadn't expected that even the two captains of the two squads couldn't defeat the two Marquess of the Goa Empire.
It was a near-total annihilation, with absolutely no chance to retaliate.
This was completely beyond their expectations.
"Goa Emperor, we've really lost this time."
"Tell your men to stop immediately, we're leaving right now!"
Seeing Ace's impulsive behavior, Thatch had no choice but to make the decision himself.
The Whitebeard Pirates have lost face so badly this time, so let them take the blame for being such cowards who begged for mercy and called for a ceasefire.
Ace, a boy with the potential to be a king, should not have to bear this humiliation.
Anyway, Thatch is just a chef; he doesn't need that much fame.
As long as everyone can get back safely, everything can be salvaged.
At worst, I'll just let Pops save face later.
"Goa Emperor, our captain is none other than Whitebeard of the Four Emperors!"
"If anything happens to any of us, the Goa Empire will surely be destroyed by our Pops's Tremor-Tremor Fruit power."
Seeing that Wang Shi remained unmoved, Thatch gritted his teeth and could only resort to invoking Whitebeard 'Pops fearsome reputation to intimidate Wang Shi once again.
He also knew that relying on his Pops all the time wasn't a good look.
But for everyone's safety, he's willing to lose face.
"I know Whitebeard is powerful. Now I'm giving you two a chance. Go and help Jozu the Diamond and Vista the Flower Sword."
"As long as you defeat my Duke of Impalement and Duke Sky-Fall, I will return this guy to you safely."
Looking at Aramaki and Yi Xiao, who were almost victorious, Wang Shi decided to further intensify the training of these two new Duke, letting them know just how strong they were.
And incidentally, elevate their Daimyo to another rank.
"What?" x2
Ace and Thatch stared wide-eyed at Wang Shi, thinking they had misheard.
The Wang Shi actually sent them to help Jozu and Vista defeat Aramaki and Issho?
However, Ace's expression quickly turned grim.
Wang Shi is looking down on them.
Or rather, Wang Shi was very confident in his two subordinates.
I hope you won't go back on your word!
"Underestimate us, you'll regret it!!"
Ace gave a cold, angry shout and immediately led Thatch towards the battlefield.
"Thatch, you go help Vista, I'll go help Jozu."
Ace's lower body immediately turned into flames, and he rushed towards Aramaki.
At this moment, Jozu was already dizzy from being smashed by Aramaki. No matter how tough he was, his internal organs were injured by the repeated blows, and his internal organs felt like they were on fire.
He knew he had lost.
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't accept that Jozu the Diamond had lost so decisively.
This is one of their Three Division Commanders!
"Jozu! Hang in there!"
"I'm here to help you!"
Seeing that Jozu could no longer hold on, Fire Fist Ace roared and charged at Aramaki, unleashing a Fire Fist at the vines binding Jozu.
"Hey, what brings you here?"
Aramaki immediately looked towards Wang Shi, thinking that something had happened to his emperor.
As a result, they saw Wang Shi sitting on the Buffalo Atmos, looking completely relaxed, like he was watching a show.
Aramaki knew that these were enemies that His Majesty had deliberately released.
"Since one Third Division Captain isn't enough, let's get another Second Division Captain!"
Aramaki guessed that His Majesty must have wanted to boost his reputation again, so he deliberately sent Fire Fist Ace to help him increase his battle record.
Thinking of this, Aramaki was deeply moved.
Such a great favor can only be repaid with loyalty!
Fire Fist Ace defeated and fought to a draw with one of the Shichibukai of the Shichibukai, making him the strongest rookie king.
If he could easily defeat Fire Fist Ace, he would Duke of Impalement's Aramaki and rise above all the Shichibukai.
Aramaki grew more and more excited as he thought about it; His Majesty was indeed his mentor.
"Haha, I told you your flames aren't strong enough!"
"Fire Fist Ace, take this Diamond Meteor Hammer from me, Grand Duke!"
Aramaki immediately wrapped Armament Haki around the fireproof vines, and took the hit head-on from Fire Fist Ace's giant flaming fist.
Bound Jozu the Diamond, under the blows of Aramaki, slammed into Fire Fist Ace.
"Watch out, Ace!"
Jozu the Diamond can only dissipate his Armament Haki defense, maintaining only his diamond body to protect himself.
He was genuinely afraid that his Armament Haki- enhanced diamond body would crush Ace to death.
"Let go of Jozu!"
Fire Fist Ace just roared and desperately unleashed his cosmos, accelerating wildly to dodge Jozu the Diamond's massive body, then twisting his body and punching the Armament Haki vines binding Jozu.
"No means no!"
"You too will fall to this Grand Duke!"
Aramaki's other hand's fingers transformed into five jet-black vines, piercing straight through Fire Fist Ace, who was trying to rescue Jozu the Diamond.
"Captain Ace! Watch out!"
The group of elite Whitebeard pirates shouted wildly.
This Marquess of Impalement was able to fight two against one, battling against both Jozu and Ace, two division commanders.
What kind of monster is this?!
"It's not that simple!"
Fire Fist Ace roared, unleashing an even stronger burst of flames that clashed head-on with Aramaki's Armament Haki vines.
Portgas D. Ace's dictionary contained no concept of "avoiding the limelight."
If you're not convinced, then let's fight!
'Boom!!'
Under Aramaki's shocked gaze, he was completely engulfed by flames, while Fire Fist Ace, who had dodged with incredible skill, had a vine of Armament Haki pierce his shoulder, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Captain Ace!!"
Amidst the screams of the Whitebeard Pirates, Aramaki, Jozu, and Ace were engulfed in the wildly erupting flames.
The powerful flames quickly dissipated.
"Ace is really reckless!!!"
Jozu the Diamond's shout echoed through the flames.
"That's how I rescued you, cough cough~"
Fire Fist Ace chuckled easily, coughing up several mouthfuls of blood again.
Before everyone's eyes, Fire Fist Ace tore and burned the vines binding Jozu the Diamond's feet, and the two flew freely in the air.
"No one else can do that. If I weren't a diamond, I'd be burned to a crisp by you."
Jozu the Diamond grinned, scolding Ace, but his tone was full of satisfaction.
I never expected that I would be saved by this little guy Ace.
"Hehe, let's defeat this vine monster together!"
Ace laughed heartily, completely unconcerned about the gruesome bloody hole in his shoulder.
"Ace, you're injured! Go get treated right away!" Jozu yelled immediately.
"No need, let's defeat him first!" Ace refused outright.
"They really do have a deep bond between siblings!"
"A disgustingly homoerotic atmosphere!"
"Then leave them all here for me!"
"The Deep Forest Emergence!!"
Having recovered rapidly from the charcoal, Aramaki flew into a rage and unleashed the latest ultimate move developed under the guidance of Wang Shi.