Fire Fist and Dragon Claw Fight the Dragon Emperor

"Fire Fist Ace, your timing is perfect. I'll settle Hanafuda's old score for Lord Kaido in one go!"

King reverted from his ancient pterosaur form, his voice icy. Even with his steady temperament, he found it hard to tolerate Ace's reckless behavior.

The Beasts Pirates had not even gone looking to settle the score with him, yet he had silently infiltrated Wano Country. He was truly courting death.

"Ace... Ace! You're Ace!"

An unprecedented shock echoed through his mind. The memories he had lost after being blasted by rocket fire resurfaced once more.

Their childhood training, the three brothers' oath, their promise to set sail, the hatred and despair when the garbage dump had been consumed by flames...

"Hahaha, I thought you'd died in that sea of fire. Never expected you to still be alive. I was sad for so many days back then!"

"I did die once, in a way. At the moment I sank into the sea, if Mr. Dragon hadn't saved me..."

The sudden surprise and joy of reunion made the two forget the killing intent hanging over the battlefield, while King, being ignored, had veins bulging on his forehead.

"You two know each other? Even better. I'll chain you both to the torture rack later and make you torture one another. Watching your own brother get tortured to death—that is the essence of interrogation!"

His voice was low and hoarse as King drew the long sword at his waist. The slender blade transformed, becoming a serrated broken blade that spun at high speed.

"Torture? Your hobby is truly awful. But how could us brothers possibly lose to a torture freak like you? Come on, then!"

A grin curved Ace's lips. The joy of reuniting after so long, coupled with the long-missed coordination of fighting beside his