Chapter 386: The Man Who Hadn't Appeared for 30 Chapters
Luffy still failed to take that step.
The gap in strength between him and Ace was simply too great.
Not to mention that Ace had already trained all three types of Haki to the very highest level.
Having fought countless battles, he was far more than a rookie who had just set out to sea.
After traveling far and wide with Leo, then later leading his own team and fighting plenty of people, his combat strength had firmly placed him among the top tier of the pirate world.
And what about Luffy now?
He had only just set sail.
The difference between them might not have been heaven and earth, but Ace could at least easily recreate the scene where Aokiji had wiped out the Straw Hat Pirates with ease.
When genuine killing intent surged from his heart and Conqueror's Haki bore down on them—
Many members of Baroque Works fainted outright. Luffy, however, gritted his teeth and refused to retreat even half a step, though he was equally unable to advance another step.
"I'm going, Captain." Mr. 1 walked over to Luffy's side, gently patted his shoulder, and gave him a dashing smile. "I'll definitely come back. Make sure you save me a room on the ship."
His strength had actually far surpassed Luffy and the others. Whether it had been protecting them as they fled from Zoro or leaving Kyros's base, it had all been his achievement alone.
After he left, Luffy and the others would inevitably have to face the cruel world of the Grand Line by themselves.
Fortunately, Luffy was the younger brother of a Revolutionary Army Vice Admiral. Moreover, the reformed Grand Line was no longer the chaotic, lawless place it had once been. Reassured,