Chapter 60: The Fire Fist Full of Fighting Intent

Navy Headquarter!

When Admiral Akainu arrived with terrifying magma, Pirate Fire Fist Ace was shocked and quickly shielded Straw Hat Luffy behind him. As the older brother, it was only right to protect his younger sibling!

At this moment, Fire Fist Ace had just gotten out of trouble. He witnessed Shiro's astonishing achievements at the same age as him, especially the Haki clash between Shiro and Whitebeard that tore the sky apart!

This scene ignited a fighting spirit within Ace, the proud and defiant son of the Pirate King, and the adopted son of the Emperor Whitebeard. After all, he was the 'son' of Whitebeard! No matter what, he couldn't be much worse than that man named Shiro!

Not the Admiral.

He is also a Logia-type Devil Fruit user. How could he not fight against the Admiral!?

Fire Ring!

With the mentality of fighting for Father Whitebeard, the Whitebeard Pirates, and himself, Fire Fist Ace raised his fiery fist and charged directly at Admiral Akainu!

"Ace, don't!"

Seeing this, Navy Hero Garp, who had just gotten up, was shocked! Ace wasn't weak, but he definitely wasn't a match for Sakazuki!

These two carefree grandchildren!

"Hmph, courting death, who do you think you are?!"

At that moment, Admiral Akainu's face was filled with disdain. This Fire Fist—did he really think of himself as Shiro?! Just a young pirate, how dare he confront an Admiral!? And with him, Akainu!?

Facing Ace, Akainu didn't hold back. His magma-imbued arm quickly smashed toward the opponent!

Boom!

Fire and magma collided! Smoke and dust filled the air as sparks flew. Shiro, observing the battlefield from another area, watched calmly.

Fire Fist Ace, captain of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates, had talent, but his shortcomings were obvious. Such a man, if he didn't learn to change or lacked guidance, would eventually suffer the consequences. If he managed to survive the war, perhaps something would change. But that depended on his own efforts.

After all, with Ace's current strength and the ability of the Flame-Flame Fruit, he was no match for Admiral Akainu, who wielded the power of the Magma-Magma Fruit.

"Ah!! My arm!!"

As expected, the next moment, Fire Fist Ace's roar echoed across the battlefield. Ace lay on the ground, his entire left forearm completely melted away, the severe pain causing him to scream in agony.

Just as Shiro had predicted, the battle between fire and magma ended in magma's victory. Although Ace's rashness played a part, from Shiro's perspective, Ace's flame quality was average. Perhaps it hadn't been developed to its fullest. In front of the fire element mastery Shiro had, Ace was like a child.

"Ace!"

When Whitebeard saw that Ace was injured by Akainu, he was shocked.

So far, whether it was Ace or Straw Hat Luffy, they were indeed far from qualified to fight against a top powerhouse like Akainu. After all, not all young people could be as formidable as Shiro. And with Akainu's ruthless style, this opportunity wouldn't be easily missed!

Ace and the Straw Hat were in danger!

"Newgate, I will try my best to stop you, betting on the honor of Fleet Admiral!"

At this moment, Fleet Admiral Sengoku the Buddha, who had transformed into a golden Buddha, shouted loudly. The Navy's situation was precarious now. That kid Shiro had almost single-handedly brought the naval camp to the brink of collapse. As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku had to stand up! At the very least, he had to block his old opponent, the world's strongest man!

"Damn Sengoku!"

Whitebeard Edward Newgate cursed coldly in dissatisfaction. Sengoku's strength wasn't weak, and his physical condition was much better than Newgate's. Therefore, he wouldn't be able to get past Sengoku to rescue Ace in time.

"Pirate Fire Fist Ace, you will remember the price of being thoughtless on the battlefield. Now, let's kill you first, Straw Hat!"

After severely injuring Fire Fist Ace, Admiral Akainu swiftly moved past him. A powerful, attack was unleashed toward Straw Hat Luffy in an instant!

For a battle-hardened powerhouse like Akainu, Fire Fist Ace's strength wasn't weak, and executing him head-on would take effort. But Akainu was haunted by Shiro's shadow, so he chose to target someone who would definitely try to save Ace!

No matter what Fire Fist Ace chose, both the Straw Hat and the Fire Fist must die! Of course, they would all die in the end, including the most hateful Shiro!

"Don't underestimate me, bastard!"

As he rushed toward the execution platform, the exhausted Straw Hat Luffy forced his body into Gear Second, intending to challenge Akainu! But the scorching breath and overwhelming Haki directly blocked all his possible escape routes!

"Luffy!"

Fire Fist Ace was shocked. His figure flashed, and despite the pain of his severed arm, he rushed toward Luffy, ignoring his own body's limits!

He now finally realized how weak his strength was compared to an Admiral. Compared to the man named Shiro, both Luffy and he were worlds apart!

Boom!

A loud explosion! The searing magma flew everywhere, creating deep pits in the ground! And when the smoke cleared, Admiral Akainu's expression was twisted in rage!

Because…

His killing blow was actually blocked by an old man with white hair!

This old man held a very special status—a Navy hero, Iron Fist Garp!

At this moment, Akainu's face was as dark as ever. What was going on? Was he the only one here taking this seriously? Upholding justice!? It was one thing to slack off, but now they were openly rebelling?!

Just as Akainu was about to coldly question Garp, the latter spoke first.

"Hey, Sakazuki, why do you interfere with an old man executing pirates? I'm a Vice Admiral, and I can't take the credit meant for an Admiral!"

At that moment, Navy hero Iron Fist Garp casually picked his nose, looking unconcerned. This time, Akainu trembled with anger. Even Sengoku the Buddha was tense.

Old man, you're something else!

"Gu la la la! Who dares to touch my son!"

At this time, the Emperor Whitebeard also seized the opportunity and broke away from Sengoku the Buddha in one swift move, positioning himself in front of Fire Fist Ace and Straw Hat Luffy.

"Dad!"

"Ace, are you alright? I'll have Marco treat you later!"

Whitebeard glanced at Ace's broken arm, then looked at Akainu with even colder eyes!

"Hey, Sakazuki, go for it this time. Kill Whitebeard, and the next Fleet Admiral's position is yours!"

Garp, ever the troublemaker, stoked the flames further.

Akainu: "..."

At this time, Shiro observed the changes in the battlefield near the execution platform. He couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Akainu. The poor guy must be feeling pretty rough right now!

Although the final outcome was still undecided, Whitebeard's arrival, coupled with Garp's inevitable interference, had already tilted the situation in favor of Whitebeard's side. Of course, this was contingent on timely support from Phoenix Marco and others.

At least for now, Shiro didn't have the time to concern himself with Whitebeard's side.

Because...

He'd been waiting for so long!

An important role...

Had finally arrived!

The Blackbeard Pirates!

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