Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Only by heading to the New World, a place where the World Government and Navy's influence cannot extend too far, can the Blackwing Daima Pirates catch their breath...

The new world will inevitably become chaotic with the appearance of the other side!

"Three billion Berries, that's several times more than mine..."

First Division Captain "Phoenix" Marco said with a toothache, "I've been on the high seas for many years, and my bounty is only a little over a billion Berries."

"If I remember correctly, this guy set sail around the same time as Ace, right?"

A "newcomer" who set sail at the same time as Ace has already reached the same level as the old man.

The fire-breathing man wearing a hat fell silent: "..."

Ace, currently the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, was feeling a bit numb...

too exaggerated!

That's absolutely outrageous!

How did Rocks train?

This increase in strength is terrifying!

He felt that his strength had improved quite quickly.

As it turns out, Rocks is even more monstrous, and is now on the same level as his father...

Why would he dare to "challenge" the other party?

"Gurararara, let's not even talk about this time. Just last time, the bounty on the Blackwing Demon exceeded yours..."

Whitebeard continued to laugh: "I said last time that if you don't work hard, you will be surpassed by the Blackwing Demon, and now that has completely come true!"

His sons are all good in every way, but they've lived too comfortably under his protection.

He certainly has the title of "World's Strongest" with his white beard, but people always get old...

He cannot protect these family members forever.

Therefore, they need to feel the pressure to improve their strength, so that she won't be bullied by others when she gets old...

The last time the Blackwing Demon uttered the title of "Fifth Sea Emperor," he used it to put pressure on these kids...

His white beard was also a result of good intentions...

"Dad, is this the reason for not working hard enough?"

Marco gave a wry smile, his lips twitching as he looked at the wanted poster: "A guy described as the most vicious and evil man in centuries, we can't compare to him..."

What do they have to compare themselves to?

The Blackwing Demon is a monster.

In just over a year, they've reached this level; their rise has been phenomenal...

Third Division Captain "Diamond" George also spoke up. He glanced at Ace, who was silent beside him, and said, "Ace is already the most talented and promising person I have ever seen. I am no match for him now."

"And the Blackwing Demon..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but many people understood what he meant.

Since choosing to join the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace has demonstrated exceptional talent and potential.

Their strength is growing day by day.

Currently, the only members of the Whitebeard Pirates who can reliably defeat Ace are Whitebeard and Marco...

Many people describe Ace as a monster!

They felt inferior to them.

Compared to the Blackwing Demon, Ace really was nothing...

Ace was a monster, then the Blackwing Demon was the monster among monsters!

"Speaking of which..."

Fourth Division Captain Sachi also looked at Ace: "If I remember correctly, the reason why Ace worked so hard and diligently to train Haki was because he sensed pressure from the Black Winged Demon, right?"

"I heard you want to challenge the Blackwing Demon one day?"

"..."

Ace didn't know what to say.

After a long silence, he rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "After all, we came from the same place, traveled from the East Blue to the Grand Line at the same time, and are even the same age..."

“I met him once in Loguetown. He was my savior. How could I not have thoughts of comparing myself to someone like him? I considered him my rival…”

Ace considered Rocks his rival.

Because they all came from the East Blue, entered the Grand Line at the same time, and were the same age...

but now……

Ace really felt powerless.

He has been practicing and training very diligently.

Instead of narrowing, the gap widened to a degree he could hardly have imagined...

Ace looked at Whitebeard: "Father, have you ever fought Kaido of the Beasts? How strong is he?"

"Of course we fought in World War I, but that was a long time ago..."

Whitebeard saw through Ace's thoughts.

He thought for a moment and said, "I have to admit, Kaido is indeed a monster. I'm afraid I might not be able to defeat him now..."

Ace: "..."

Even his father, whom he considered invincible, had such an opinion of Kaido.

Rocks, who was able to severely injure Kaido, must also be able to fight the old man head-on, right?

The pressure is immense!

I need to train even harder!

"Gurara, don't be discouraged, Ace! You have great talent and potential. If you train hard, you might just surpass that guy in the future!"

Whitebeard smiled and comforted Ace: "Temporary strength or weakness does not represent eternity. As long as you firmly move in one direction, you will definitely stand at this level in the future."

"Don't let the pressure break you!"

Whitebeard still thought highly of Ace.

Temporary strength or weakness does not define forever.

There are people in this world who achieve great things later in life.

Besides, Ace wasn't exactly a late bloomer.

With Ace's talent and potential, he will reach that level sooner or later!

Ace laughed: "I won't be discouraged. No matter what happens, I won't give up. I'll surpass him and show Dad!"

Although Ace joined the Whitebeard Pirates because of "fatherly love," his "ambition" did not change much.

He was very resentful of being outdone by his peers!

This idea was subtly changing him.

He is indeed the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates now, but he still has the will and belief to reach the top!

However, he is no longer the captain of the Spade Pirates, but the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates!

He will surpass Rocks, surpass that man, surpass Old Man!

That's his goal!

"Gulala, it's good to have such a belief and will!"

The white-bearded man nodded in satisfaction.

Then, turning to the others, he said with a hint of reprimand, "You guys should learn from Ace. Stop doing nothing all day and train and practice with him!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, all the members of the Whitebeard Pirates felt a chill run down their spines.

They saw Ace's hard work and dedication.

This guy is a real pain in the neck.

Are they going to get caught up in this too?

Exhausted……

Others were sighing and complaining.

In a corner unnoticed by anyone, a fat, dark-skinned man looked at the newspaper and the wanted poster in his hand, his eyes revealing urgency as he muttered under his breath, "Another 'Emperor of the Sea' after Red-Haired Shanks..."

"When will that fruit finally appear? I've waited for far too long..."

Marshall D. Teach felt a strange sense of urgency.

Why do I have this feeling now, even though I've kept it hidden for over twenty years?

Was it because "Blackwing Demon" Locust rose to power too quickly?

Is it because of the name "Lox"?

Teach clenched his fists, pondering: 'Having hidden himself for so many years as a person without desires or wants, perhaps I should take the initiative to find him…'

'But we can't appear too eager...'

His ambition had kept him dormant in the Whitebeard Pirates for over twenty years, but now, a name was making him restless...

……

New World Cake Island.

The weather was unusually sunny, perhaps related to a certain woman's mood...

"Well, well, well, Kaido is really getting worse as he gets older!"

A witch-like laugh echoed throughout Whole Cake Island. Charlotte Linlin, holding a newspaper, exclaimed, "Seriously injured by a newcomer! Wow, I could laugh at this joke for a year!!"