A Medal of Strength (Continued)

Suddenly, the freckled man called out, "Hey, Teach!"

His sudden voice broke the silence between them.

Blackbeard's crew hurriedly looked up, and their leader, Marshall D. Teach, broke into a surprised grin. "Ace!"

"What luck, running into you here!"

"Have you come to join us? With your abilities and our strength, we could change the entire world!"

Ace stared at him expressionlessly.

He could not understand the man's thinking. This scoundrel had killed one of their own and fled, yet upon seeing his commander, his first thought was to invite him to join.

And yet that man had explicitly told Ace he was no match for someone like this?

After spending years together, Ace believed he understood Marshall D. Teach well, including his strength.

"Our next move is to capture Straw Hat Luffy and hand him over to the World Government."

"In exchange, we'll gain tremendous status and rewards!"

Marshall D. Teach laughed loudly as he spoke.

He seemed almost simple-minded, laying out his entire plan.

"Luffy?"

"Are you kidding me, Teach?"

"That's my dear little brother!"

Ace slowly rose, flames igniting on his shoulders and arms.

"Looks like there's no way I can let you go now, Teach!"

His voice was icy.

With Luffy involved, Ace had already sentenced the entire crew before him to death in his heart.

At that moment, Van Augur raised his sniper rifle and pulled the trigger without hesitation.

Bang!

Flames flickered across Ace's body, and the chill in his eyes deepened.

At the same time, Jesus Burgess leaped high into the air, launching a surprise attack.

But in an instant, a massive blaze surged from Ace's body, rushing toward Jesus Burgess and engulfing him.

"Just like that man, he's a Logia too!"

Van Augur spoke gravely.

Having witnessed the power of a Logia