One Piece World, New World, the sea area under the management of the Whitebeard Pirates.

A pirate ship is patrolling the waters.

And the captain of this pirate ship is none other than Thatch, the captain of the fourth team of the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Brother Ace, I really don't understand, why do you have to follow me out on patrol."

Thatch stood at the bow of the ship and glanced at Ace standing beside him, "I heard that you have been busy preaching to your father for the past few days, why did you find that your father couldn't attack him, so you shifted the target to me?" ”

Ace habitually pressed the hat on his head and said with a smile: "I don't preach today, but I suddenly wanted to come out on a whim to relax." ”

Thatch smiled and was about to say something, but at that moment, there was a sound of footsteps, and he swallowed back the words that had not yet been spoken.

The two looked back in the direction where they had come from, and saw a crew member running over, happily reporting, "Captain Thatch, Brother Ace, we have found a Devil Fruit." ”

Ace's expression moved.

Thatch was happy and laughed: "Hahaha, that's great, hurry up and salvage it, and tell the brothers that if this fruit pleases me, I will take out the wine that has been treasured for many years for you to drink." ”

"But it must be the fruit of your liking, Captain Thatch!"

Watch the excited crew turn and leave.

Ace glanced at the blackbeard Titch who was following him, the corners of his mouth cracked slightly, and said to Thatch, "Brother Thatch, I'll go over and have a look." ”

"Hey, don't try to covet my fruit, you kid."

Thatch followed behind and joked, "Haha, but it doesn't make sense, you already have a natural burnt fruit, would you be interested in other fruits?" ”

Ace didn't answer, but quickened his pace.

The smile on Thatch's face froze, and he looked at Ace, who was a little anxious, and looked confused.

When the fruit is salvaged.

Ace looked at the texture on the dark purple fruit, his eyes couldn't help but stare at it, and then looked at Blackbeard Teach, and found that his eyes were round, staring straight at the fruit.

"Sure enough, it's a dark fruit."

Ace's heart moved, and he flashed forward and snatched the dark fruit.

"Captain Ace!"

"Hahaha, is Captain Ace tempted? It's a pity that you have already eaten the Burnt Fruit, and a person can only eat one Devil Fruit in his life. ”

"It's a pity, Captain Ace, hahahaha."

When the crew saw that it was Ace who had snatched the Devil Fruit, they were not worried about it at all, but laughed and teased.

The atmosphere of the Whitebeard Pirates is like this, regardless of whether they are high or low, just like a family member, except for the unanimous special respect for Whitebeard, others can play and ridicule at will.

"Ace, what kind of fruit is that?"

Thatch asked curiously, "I can't help but grab it, it must be a powerful fruit, right?" Hahaha, don't you be natural, right? ”

"Brother Thatch, you're right."

Ace held up the fruit, "This is the natural devil fruit, the Dark Fruit!" It can even be said that it is the strongest fruit in nature! ”

There was a sudden silence on the ship.

Thatch and the crew shook.

Ace took the fruit and suddenly walked over to Blackbeard Teach, "Am I right?" Titch! ”

Titch's eyes stared straight at the Devil Fruit, the kind of longing and greed were revealed on his face, and when he heard Ace's words, he nodded subconsciously, "That's right! ”

Ace held the fruit up in front of the other man's eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled, "You want it, Teach?" After all, you've been lurking in this pirate group for so many years, isn't it just for this fruit? ”

Titch snapped back from his greed, cold sweat spilled out of his forehead, and he staggered back two or three steps, "Brother Ace, what do you mean by that?" ”

Thatch and the crew were also confused.

Ace smiled slightly, and slowly withdrew the Devil Fruit, "Is that so?" You don't want it? Then let this fruit be eaten by Brother Thatch, after all, our pirate group has a rule that whoever finds the devil fruit will belong to whomever it is. ”

"And then, Brother Thatch."

With that, Ace turned and threw the Devil Fruit at Thatch.

Thatch caught the Devil Fruit with a confused expression, and before he could react, a black shadow rushed forward with a monstrous murderous aura, and when he came back to his senses, a bulging fist with green muscles almost reached his face.

"Can't hide!"

Thatch's eyes widened, and the force of the fist tore through the air, suffocating him with the pressure of the wind.

Bang!!!

At the moment of death, Thatch was suddenly kicked out by a foot, and in mid-air, he saw a fiery red color in his peripheral vision, followed by a loud bang, and the hot air wave lifted him away twice.

When he stabilized his body and looked up, he saw a burning man standing where he had been, steadily blocking the fist.

Ace ...... Titch! What the hell is this ......?"

Thatch broke down and shouted, "What's going on! ”

Ace tilted his head and smiled coldly: "I'm sorry Brother Thatch, I kicked you, but I can't help it, this villain, but I want to kill you!" ”

"Although I was prepared, it was still too late, so I could only kick it, and I will apologize to you in a while."

After that, Ace turned his head and stared at Titch coldly, "You are hiding so deeply!" Marché. D. Titch!! ”

"Thief hahahaha......"

Titch laughed, his eyes staring straight at Ace, "I've been hiding so deeply, you've found out Ace!" I'm sorry, Thatch, that fruit, it's a treasure I've never dreamed of, I joined the Whitebeard Pirates back then, and I just thought that staying in this pirate group would give me more chances to meet this fruit! After so many years of lurking, now that I have finally encountered this fruit, I can't let you eat it! ”

"Titch!"

Thatch was furious, "You bastard, are you going to kill me just for a Devil Fruit?" Kill your family!! ”

"Brother Thatch, I've got to correct you a little."

Ace shook his head, "This guy has never treated us like family!" Titch, I won't show mercy to your men for your intention to kill Thatch, I advise you to be obediently tied up and arrested, and go back with me to wait for Daddy's verdict! ”

"Thief hahahaha......"

Titch just laughed, didn't reply, and suddenly withdrew his fist, his fist wrapped around the black domineering, and slammed towards Ace.

"I won't take you lightly anymore! Titch! ”

Ace's gaze was cold, and he turned into a flame and spun in mid-air, dodging the opponent's fist and kicking hard in the face.

It's too fast.

Titch's few teeth were kicked out with blood foam, screaming and flying high, and fell into the sea with a pop.

Ace didn't let Titch go, and turned into a ball of fire and plunged into the sea.

"Brother Ace!!"

"Hey, isn't it? Hasn't Brother Ace forgotten that those with fruit abilities can't touch the sea? ”

"What a headache! That guy is very likely! He's the kind of guy who doesn't care about anything! ”

"I haven't figured out what happened yet, but Brother Ace just saved me! Titch wanted to kill me! He didn't show mercy to his subordinates just now! No, I have to save Brother Ace! ”

Thatch thought of Titch's ruthlessness just now, his face changed, and he dodged and rushed into the sea.

Rumble!!

At this moment, the sea suddenly glowed red, and with a gurgling boiling sound, a flame violently broke through the sea surface and soared into the air.

Bang!!

A black mass was thrown onto the ship.

Thatch and the crew stared at each other.

"Titch!!"

The voice is complex, with confusion and anger.

A flash of fire then fell on the ship, the flames subsided, and Ace walked over.

"How is that possible...... Your power! ”

Titch lay on the board like a dead dog, raised his head with difficulty, his whole body was wet, there was sea water and cold sweat, he looked at Ace in shock, "Why are you so strong!" And you're a Devil Fruit ability, so you're not afraid of seawater?! ...... the hell How the hell do you do that!! ”

Thatch and the rest of the crew looked curious.

"This is naturally a gift from the great Primordial God!"

Ace grinned, "Alright, brothers, let's go home!" I can't wait to sacrifice to the gods! Hahahaha......"