The Neptune Family Is Coming!

"Teacher, you wanted to see me?"

Sabo came before Mislanda, confused and unsure what his teacher wanted.

Seeing Sabo arrive, Mislanda handed him the newspaper.

"Take a look. You'll be interested!"

Sabo took the newspaper and read it carefully.

East Blue rookie, pirate with a seventy-million bounty, refuses to become a Shichibukai!

Beside the article was a photograph.

In the photograph, Ace stood atop the wreckage of a pirate ship, flames rising from his entire body as he nudged the hat on his head with one finger. He looked quite imposing!

"Ah! Ace, has he finally set out to sea?"

Sabo knew this person all too well.

He was Sabo's sworn brother.

Back then, Sabo had set out to sea early to escape his family. He encountered a Celestial Dragon, and Mislanda rescued him from his small boat. He then became Mislanda's disciple and remained with the Dark Night Pirates from then on!

Over the years, Sabo had looked forward to meeting Ace and Luffy again.

"Teacher, when will Ace be able to enter the New World?"

Sabo asked excitedly.

He was already growing impatient, wanting to spar with Ace.

"Not anytime soon. The newspaper still describes Ace as an East Blue rookie, which means he hasn't been in the Grand Line for long!"

"He'll need at least another half a year before he can enter the New World!"

From Reverse Mountain to the New World spanned half the world. No matter what, it would take half a year.

Besides, the Dark Night Pirates' waters were also some distance from the Red Line.

"Sabo, don't let your guard down. Read the newspaper carefully. It says that Ace is already a Fruit user, and a Logia user like you!"

Mislanda knew very well that Ace had defeated Jinbe on land not