Shirahoshi, Shirahoshi, Shirahoshi!

"Congratulations, Captain! You've gained another genius student!"

"Exactly! Congratulations, Captain!"

Upon hearing that Mislanda had taken Ace as his student, all the commanders immediately offered their congratulations.

They had all witnessed Ace's strength.

He truly was a powerful young man!

Having entered the Grand Line less than a year ago, it would not have been wrong to call Ace a rookie.

Yet this young man had defeated two Dark Night Pirates commanders in succession. Such a record was simply too eye-catching!

They had thought Sabo possessed the greatest talent among the younger generation, but today they had encountered another one.

And he had also become Mislanda's student. As members of the Dark Night Pirates, they were naturally delighted.

"Alright, everyone, go back!"

Mislanda picked up Ace and left.

He settled Ace on Evernight Island and handed him over to Mansherry for treatment.

To end the battle quickly, Mislanda had not held back at all.

Before long, news of Ace joining the Dark Night Pirates reached the Marines.

After all, as a supernova who had just entered the New World, Ace still had plenty of buzz in the newspapers.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford!

Upon learning the news, Garp glared at the photograph in the newspaper through gritted teeth.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it...!"

"Ace, you little bastard! You actually joined the Dark Night Pirates! I wanted you to join the Marines and become the strongest Marine!"

The dream Garp had placed upon Ace was shattered!

What angered him most was that Ace had joined the Dark Night Pirates and even become Mislanda's student!

Infuriating! Absolutely infuriating!

"No! I'm bringing that brat back!"

Garp immediately took his dog-headed Warship into the New World.

It was only after he crossed the Red Line and entered the New World that Sengoku learned Garp had