Blazing firelight flared across the warship's deck, and spiraling flames had already enveloped the small, skinny Ace.
The iron-plated deck was also affected by Ace's Devil Fruit ability. Like red-hot branding iron, it showed faint signs of melting.
"Great Fire Ring: Flame Emperor!"
As Ace's low cry rang out across the deck, the flames circling his body suddenly gathered above his head.
Ace raised both palms to the sky. The converging flames formed a massive fireball four or five meters in diameter above him. Under Buckingham's astonished gaze, Ace swung his arms forward, sending the fireball plummeting toward her.
"!!!"
Ace's attack caused an enormous commotion. The Marines on deck went pale at the sight and did not dare remain there for even a moment. They rushed toward the railings and jumped into the sea without a second thought.
These surviving Marine Academy cadets had shown no intention of backing down even when facing the murderous Weevil and Buckingham.
Yet upon seeing Ace's attack, they chose to escape by jumping into the sea. Their fear of Ace's attack far surpassed their fear of Weevil and Buckingham.
"Clang!!!"
Zephyr and Weevil crossed paths, their blades colliding with a ringing metallic clang. Even as he fought Weevil, Zephyr had kept an eye on Ace and Sabo.
The instant flames appeared on the deck, Zephyr noticed them. His eyelid twitched slightly as he shook his sword with force, deflecting Weevil's strength. He had no intention of tangling with Weevil any further and immediately leaped away from the deck, soaring into the air.
Weevil had no idea what had happened. He only felt a scorching heat behind him. When he hastily turned around, all he saw was a sky full of fire.
"Boom!!!!"
The fireball exploded the moment it struck the deck. A thunderous