"The second batch of maintenance teams has arrived, and the town square will be cleaned up immediately!"

"Search and rescue team report! According to preliminary statistics, 3 civilians were killed, 31 were seriously injured, and 214 were slightly injured; 4 people died, 3 were seriously injured and 3 were slightly injured. ”

"Search and rescue team report! Members of the 'Spade Pirates' were found at the scene and have been preliminarily detained, awaiting further instructions. ”

"What about the material class? Hurry up and count the materials and building materials you need! ”

"The medical team is now starting to rescue."

The harbor of Barmoslila is filled with boats of all sizes, each with a coral V-flag fluttering. A large amount of supplies were brought down from the ship, and the rescuers who came and went wore different styles of uniforms according to the division of labor.

Hao Xue has been sent to the hospital ship for further treatment, and Lafayette and Ace are still receiving first aid at the scene. Fortunately, Dr. Satsuma, the deputy leader of the coral medical team, happened to be on nearby Solimu Island, and after receiving an emergency call, he immediately called the medical team and rushed to Baltilila Island as quickly as possible.

"Lafayette's injuries were mainly burns, and the reason why he fell into a coma was because of excessive consumption. But this kid ......."

Dr. Satsuma supported the frame of his glasses with the back of his hand, and bandaged Ace a little faster: "The injury is very serious, and when the first aid is over, he will be sent to headquarters for further treatment." By the way, he's a pirate, right? Are you sure you want to save him? ”

"Sure!" Nami, who was also wrapped in bandages, had a serious face, "Please, Dr. Satsuma." ”

Dr. Satsuma pouted behind her, and Nami turned her head knowingly to find that Master was not far behind her, frowning slightly at Ace lying on the ground.

Nami bit her lip and walked up to Victor and whispered, "Master, I'...... I promised him that I would let him and his pirates go as long as he helped us meet the enemy. I've checked, and they haven't done anything bad! It's true! ”

Victor didn't speak, just looked at Nami, muttered for a while, and said, "...... Yes, you're at that age. ”

“？？？”

Nami was ashamed: "Master, what are you talking about! This kid helped me block the fatal blow, so that's why I helped him say good things! ”

Victor looked at Ace and smiled, "Okay, don't worry, he's going to wake up." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ace, who was lying on the ground, let out a groan, and slowly sat up with a frown, completely ignoring Dr. Satsuma's surprised look.

He looked left and right and smiled toothily when he spotted Nami, "Oh! Nami! The battle is over? ”

Dr. Satsuma looked Ace up and down, as if he had discovered a new species: "This is waking up?" Amazing Vitality ...... Are you really human? ”

Victor waved his hand slightly, Dr. Satsuma nodded when he saw this, picked up the medical kit beside him and stood up to find the other seriously injured people, and Nami could only hang her head and leave although she still wanted to say something good for Ace.

For a while, only Victor and Ace were left in this small clearing.

"Hello! You're Nami's master, 'Victor' the 'Chain'? I've really admired the name for a long time. ”

Ace, who was sitting on the ground, bowed politely to Victor.

Victor put his hands in his pockets, tilted his head slightly to look at Ace, and smiled: "'Fire Fist' Ace...... In the past year, you have made a lot of noise, and it is rumored that the world government has extended an olive branch to you, but you have refused. Why, can't you look down on the location of the Seven Martial Seas? ”

"I'm not interested in being a thug for the world government." Ace didn't take into account the fact that the person in front of him was the most powerful and powerful being in the Seven Martial Seas, and laughed and said, "Originally, my goal was to take off Whitebeard's head at the beginning, but now it's not bad to challenge you first." Come on, one-on-one! ”

As he spoke, he wanted to get up, and he planned to use this seriously injured body to challenge Victor. If you risk your life to fight one-on-one with the murder chain, then your companions may be able to save their lives, right?

Victor stretched out his hand and pressed it falsely, but Ace seemed to be pressed back to the place by the pressure, his face full of surprise.

"Ace, I can call you that, right?"

Victor patted the dirt on the ground, and then sat directly next to Ace regardless of his image: "You helped my subordinates, then I won't make a move against you and your men." Don't worry, it's just a chat, relax. ”

Ace was a little puzzled, but since his companions were no longer in danger of life, he breathed a sigh of relief for the time being: "Then what do you want to talk about?" ”

"How about talking about your [motives] for going to sea?" Victor spoke softly: "Why do you want to be a pirate? Depending on your style, you're more of an adventurer than a pirate. ”

He scratched the back of his head and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Uh...... Anyway, I have a younger brother who has always aspired to become the king of the pirates. Infected by him, I don't seem to have considered anything other than pirates. ”

"Anyone who goes to sea will have a goal, that is, a dream." Victor shook his head slightly: "You are very strong, but I can see that you are very confused. ”

Ace was silent for a while before he spoke, "...... No, I do have a goal. I want to go above and beyond! Surpass One Piece Roger! ”

"One Piece?" Victor raised his head slightly: "I see, that's why you set your sights on Whitebeard, intending to prove yourself by defeating Whitebeard, who is on par with One Piece?" ”

Ace nodded emphatically: "I don't have a good brain, and after thinking about it, this is the only way to prove that I have surpassed One Piece!" ”

"Then why are you obsessed with surpassing One Piece Roger?"

"......" Ace suddenly turned into a stuffy gourd, drooping his head and not talking for a long time.

Victor smiled and patted Ace on the shoulder: "Forget it, if you don't want to say it, don't say it." I have a more interesting idea here, would you like to hear it? ”

Ace looked up a little confused.

"Become the strongest bounty hunter, Ace!"

Victor's blonde hair sparkled in the sun, and the words seemed to go straight to the deepest part of Ace's heart: "When you are a pirate, you can only do your best to be the second One Piece." But if you reach the top of the world as a pirate's natural enemy, doesn't that prove that you have surpassed One Piece? ”

"Hunter ......?"

Ace was dazed at first, and then little by little, his face became excited. Yes, it's not a pleasure to be a pirate by yourself, [that guy] is already the pinnacle of pirates, and no matter how good he is, he can't surpass him. Why not think about being a hunter? Hunters can live more freely and happily without having to fight against those nasty navies and bounty hunters every day, and if you become the top hunter, doesn't that prove that you have indeed surpassed [that guy]?

The more Ace thought about it, the more excited he became, but suddenly he wilted: "No, I'm a pirate, and I'm still a high-bounty criminal wanted by the world government, and I'm not qualified to be a hunter." ”

"Whether you are qualified or not, I have the final say." Victor smiled, "As long as you join 'Coral' and become my subordinate, you can erase your bounty and criminal status." ”

“…… So what about my partner? ”

"Add coral. Whether you will continue to be under your command or join other departments is up to you. Of course, their status as criminals will also be eliminated. ”

Ace looked at this blonde man, who was not much older than himself, and suddenly had an impulse in his heart that he had never had since he was a child - I want to follow this man and then surpass him!

"I agreed." Ace was in good spirits, and with a clear goal, he felt that he had endless energy: "You need an exam to become a hunter, right?" I can accept any kind of test! ”

Victor stood up and stretched out his hand to Ace: "No need, in view of the heart, will, strength and mind you have shown in this battle, I hereby approve you, as the president of the Hunter Association-"

"Portcas S. D. Ace, officially a [Hunter]! ”

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