Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"Oh, it's him."

Dalitz clearly knew Smoker, but simply gave a casual reply.

The other person is not on his side...

Dalit asked casually, "Which Haini Jun attacked Loguetown?"

"It seems to be the Pakistani shipping smuggling scandal that's been making headlines in the East China Sea lately."

The naval soldier answered truthfully: "There is also someone worth paying attention to."

"This person is a criminal who ate the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit, and is currently in a state of mental instability."

"Pakistan Shipping F..."

Dalitz's focus was on the Pakistani Foreign Exchange F, and he repeated a sentence, a cold glint in his eyes...

Navy officers at the rank of Rear Admiral rarely travel to different seas to carry out missions.

Their mission spans the Grand Line, targeting the even more ferocious sea monsters along its route.

The reason he came to the East Sea this time was because he had a personal matter to attend to...

His nephews and nieces, the rats who made his money, were killed.

The person who killed the rat was none other than Bucky Barnes...

He is about to retire, and although the Navy's benefits are very good, he will receive a large pension.

However, his pension is only enough to cover his daily living expenses; he wants more!

Only by owning more Pelés can he live the "decent" life he desires after retirement...

"Baki, a criminal who ate a Logia-type Devil Fruit, unexpectedly, these ferocious sea monsters appeared in the East Blue, the weakest sea."

Dalitz's sinister gaze fell upon the black dot ahead, the location of Loguetown...

"Since we've encountered them, and the Loguetown Navy has requested our assistance, let's go and see what these ferocious seamen of the East China Sea can do."

Dalitz gave a sinister smile.

He was a vengeful person by nature, and his future "respectable" life was ruined by that damned Haiwei.

This made him unable to suppress his anger.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have come looking for us on their own initiative.

Now that the target has been found, let's use the most ruthless methods to send them on their way...

……

'Boom!'

The flames and smoke collided again, a deafening roar erupted, and a shockwave spread outwards...

"Damn it, they're both naval captains, so why is there such a huge difference in their abilities..."

After the attack, Ace was forced to retreat.

Flames rose from his body, but his expression was very solemn.

The previous naval captain was killed by him in a few moves, but this naval captain was extremely powerful.

They're both naval colonels, but their abilities are worlds apart...

"This person must have been transferred from Naval Headquarters!"

Dix's expression was grave as he whispered to Ace, "Although the ranks of the Naval Headquarters and the Naval Branches are the same, their strengths are not the same. The Naval Headquarters selects only the elite..."

Ace took a deep breath and said quickly, "Doo, I'll hold them off. You go to the port and get the ship moving. I'll be there soon!"

"But……"

"Don't worry, I won't be defeated so easily. I haven't become Hai Rouxi yet, how could I possibly lose here?"

Ace grinned: "As long as we can get out to sea, warships won't be able to catch us!"

His goal is to surpass that man.

How can we be blocked here?

For him, Roggetown was just the beginning, not the end!

Chapter 43 Mistaken Identity...

"Okay, be careful!"

Diuss glanced at Ace, knowing full well that he would only be a burden here.

Without hesitation.

He rushed towards the port...

"You can't escape!"

Smoker snorted and his hands transformed into white smoke, sweeping towards the fleeing Dix at an even faster speed.

"Kagero!"

Ace, of course, wouldn't just stand by and watch.

He raised his hand and unleashed a massive curtain of fire, blocking Smoker's smoke.

"Your opponent is me, Navy Captain!"

The flames on Ace's body grew even higher, and the raging fire caused the surrounding temperature to rise rapidly. His gaze was fixed on Smoker.

"Staying behind to cover their retreat? What a touching display of friendship!"

The smoke from the cigar dangling from Smoker's mouth rose, as if it had somehow connected with the smoke he himself had become...

"However, Haili Nao is nothing in front of me. You only have one fate today!"

"White spray!"

Smoker had no intention of getting entangled with Ace. His lower body transformed into smoke, which he used as propulsion to bypass Ace and continue his pursuit.

This Logia-type Devil Fruit user is quite strong. Although he hasn't mastered Haki yet, I won't be able to defeat him in a short time.

He knew exactly what the two of them were planning.

If you want to go to sea, you have to ask him if he agrees!

"fire punch!"

Ace cursed under his breath for being cunning, raised his hand and unleashed a fiery fist that swept towards Smoker in front of him.

"Flames and smoke are evenly matched..."

Smoker ignored it completely, raising his hand to unleash a smoke that appeared to be real, blocking the Fire Fist's attack.

The scattered flames and the high temperature around him had little effect on him, who was a form of smoke...

Those who lack domineering aura cannot pose a threat to Logia-type Devil Fruit users!

"You're not the only one who can fly; flames have a stronger power source than smoke!"

Ace gritted his teeth and, following Smoker's example, transformed his lower body into flames.

The surging flames propelled him to his maximum speed.

Faster than Smoker, he caught up and unleashed a deafening fire fist!

"A persistent fellow..."

Smoker's face was somewhat gloomy.

The opponent's attacks lacked the implication of overwhelming power and could not harm him, but the flames and smoke intertwined, hindering his movements...

'Boom!'

White smoke billowed and surged, blocking the fiery fist head-on.

However, Smoker's movements were inevitably hindered, and his speed slowed down...

If we were to say that smoke has any weaknesses...

That is the wind.

The wind could disperse the smoke, and the aftershocks of the attack and collision stirred up the wind, making it difficult for Smoker to stabilize himself...

"I've figured it out, your weakness is the wind, isn't it?"

Ace doesn't possess Observation Haki, but he has excellent eyesight and a certain intuition for combat.

He discovered that the opponent was unable to maintain their elemental form effectively when the explosion created a gust of wind.

The opponent's weakness is the wind.

As long as there are weaknesses, we can take targeted measures!

"..."

Smoker's face darkened upon hearing this.

This guy actually discovered that...

Just as Smoker was thinking of a solution, he suddenly saw a familiar figure and his eyes lit up.

After blocking Ace's attack once again, Smoker transformed into a cloud of smoke and rushed out, shouting in that direction, "Tashigi, you've come at the perfect time!"

"Get that blue-haired guy out of my way!"

He wondered why Tashigi was here, with an unfamiliar orange-haired girl by her side...

But at this moment, Tashigi was positioned right in front of the fleeing people.

If Tashigi can hold off the opponent for even a short while, he can catch up and capture them!

However, what Smoker didn't expect was...

Tashigi seemed not to hear him, and simply brushed past the criminal...

"?"

Smoker paused for a moment.

What on earth is Tashigi up to?

Are you deaf?

"Sergeant Tashigi, I remember that all naval units have been notified to begin operations, right?"

Smoker stormed off towards Tashigi's location, ignoring the ongoing pursuit of the criminal.

Looking at Tashigi, he coldly questioned, "What are you doing here? And didn't you hear what I just said?"

Although Tashigi usually appears careless, absent-minded, and clumsy, she still messes up at this crucial moment...

This infuriated Smoker!

"Ok?"

Looking at Smoker's imposing interrogation, Tashigi... no, Kuina paused, a look of confusion on her face...

Who is this guy?

Who is Tashigi?

Why does this navy seem so self-assured?

But I'm not called Tashigi, and I don't know this Marine...

Kuina pulled Nami behind her, her right hand resting naturally on the hilt of her sword: "What can I do for you, Your Excellency, Navy Commander?"

"Ok?"

Smoker frowned slightly, noticing something was amiss...

He stared at Kuina and asked in a deep voice, "You're not Tashigi? Who are you?"

Although the other person has a face that looks almost exactly like Tashigi's, their hairstyle and temperament are completely different.

more importantly……

This "Tashigi" isn't wearing glasses!