Ace recalled Lorne's words, his expression solemn.
"It has gravity. It can attract everything, and even nullify other Devil Fruit abilities."
"If Teach gets it, he'll easily be able to counter the ability users aboard our ship, including Marco's Bird-Bird Fruit, and even Pops's Tremor-Tremor Fruit."
"Nullify Devil Fruit abilities?"
"How is that possible!"
Jozu cried out, even the diamond gleam on his face dimming somewhat.
"How could an ability that defies all reason exist on the seas?"
"If that's true, that fruit is practically the natural enemy of every ability user."
Vista found it unbelievable too.
"That's why he hid aboard our ship for twenty years."
Ace's expression was grave.
"Because he knew the Whitebeard Pirates had the best chance of getting that fruit."
"Thatch, you're usually the closest to Teach. Did you really never notice anything unusual about him?"
Marco turned to Thatch.
Thatch shook his head in some anguish.
He carefully recalled the details of his past interactions with Teach.
"He really did love reading the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, especially the section on Logias. He could practically recite it from memory."
Thatch's voice was somewhat hoarse.
"And whenever we fought, he always seemed to give it his all, but his injuries were always just right-never fatal, while letting him avoid the strongest enemies."
"I used to think he was just lucky. Thinking back now, it really was far too unusual."
Thatch sighed, a trace of disappointment flashing through his eyes.
"So he really has been hiding his strength. He's been deceiving us all along!"
Jozu roared furiously and punched the mast, shaking loose countless wood chips.
"Why should we go to all-out war with the Marines for a schemer who's been hiding for twenty years?"
Vista also took Ace's side.
"We can't send our brothers to their