Pirate: Luffy's younger sister, Marshal of the Navy

Chapter 227 Don’t wait for me

Whitebeard's domain.

evening.

A black-haired man was sitting on the bow of the boat, quietly blowing the sea breeze and looking into the depths of the island in a daze.

It was also here once. He took Little Niba to visit the town inside. Although that day was very ordinary and nothing interesting happened, it still left Ace's memory fresh.

Maybe that was the first time he brought Little Niba to the place where he lived, and he felt very happy.

Strangely enough, it seemed that as long as she was around, my mood would become very good.

It was also on the beach in front of him that Ace witnessed the fox's tail under the moonlight.

However, it seemed that there was something more important that he had forgotten.

I can't remember it no matter how much I think about it.

Recalling all the past events, Ace lowered his head involuntarily, his expression becoming sad.

Behind him were the good brothers who had been through hardships together this year. They were eating meat, drinking wine, singing, dancing, and having parties to celebrate Ace's becoming the Yonko.

Marco looked at the somewhat downcast figure on the bow of the boat, which seemed out of place with the lively atmosphere.

He picked up a bottle of wine and stood up, jumped on the bow, and sat down next to Ace.

Asked: "Everyone has thrown a celebration party for you, but you are hiding here alone. Why are you doing it?"

As he said that, he bumped the other party with his elbow.

Ace chose not to talk, picked up the bottle of wine and drank heavily.

A year ago, he thought Shanks had successfully stopped Akainu from attacking the orc fox.

Unexpectedly, that was the scene he saw alone.

It’s different from what everyone sees.

Everyone said that the orc fox was hit by Akainu's ultimate move and died on the spot.

Even Shanks said that it was already too late when he arrived.

At that moment, Ace knew that he had been deceived.

He didn't understand why Xiaoniba was willing to risk his life to save him.

Is their friendship that good?

It has always been his and Luffy's "wishful thinking".

Xiao Niba always kept a distance from the two of them.

How could such a person...?

And he was so thoughtful that he didn't hesitate to create an illusion so that he could leave with peace of mind.

Little Niba must know that if something happened to her, he wouldn't leave alone.

Why should the navy worry about pirates?

It’s more like a friend or family member you’ve known for a long time.

Ace had too many questions that he wanted to ask her.

He desperately wanted to know the answer.

He didn't believe that Little Niba died like this.

But in this year, no news about her was found, and even the navy didn't know whether Little Niba was dead or alive.

Once, Ace finally got a chance to block Garp, but the other person didn't say anything and just told him to do what he should do and stop asking.

And told him: "If you want to protect the important people, you have to find ways to become stronger. There is no use dwelling on the past. What will happen in the future is what you should consider."

Ace understood that if he didn't want to be caught in prison again, he had to improve his strength. He couldn't live up to the life-saving grace of Little Niba, Luffy, and Dad, and he couldn't let the sacrifices of his companions be in vain.

And he also wants to take back everything he lost!

So he practiced hard and came back strong.

The BIGMOM pirates were caught off guard.

But it seems that it is not as happy as imagined.

He always felt that he had lost more.

"Marco, please send more people to keep an eye on the navy."

Ace said calmly, his eyes always looking at the depths of the island.

"You haven't given up yet?"

"It was not published in the newspapers. She is definitely not dead, she is definitely still alive."

"Have you forgotten about that female marine who stopped Luffy from saving you? Why are you still thinking about her?"

Marco didn't know that the orc fox and Sydney Guxi were the same person.

But Ace knows: "There are many things that cannot be taken at face value."

"...You are really hopeless."

The two were silent for a while.

Marco asked: "What's next?"

"Let's take it one step at a time. When Luffy finishes his training, we can meet and catch up on old times."

After Luo rescued Luffy, Empress Hancock took him to the Daughter Kingdom.

He is currently training with Lei Li.

Because Luffy seems to have realized that he is too weak and cannot survive in the new world with his current abilities.

The two brothers had a tacit understanding and chose to disappear for a period of time.

It's just that Ace improves faster.

"Then we have to wait a year. What I'm talking about is that you led us to take revenge and now you have become the Four Emperors. Do you want to form your own pirate group?"

Ace hesitated, but Marco knew what he was thinking and advised: "Dad is no longer here, so let's not use his name to conquer the world. No matter how miserable we are in the future, we won't ruin dad's reputation. "

"And everyone agrees that you will be the captain. The new captain should have a new name."

"Even if the name changes, we are still daddy's sons and that will never change."

"I'll think it over."

As soon as Ace finished speaking, he heard someone calling them from behind: "Ace, Marco, what are you two talking about? Come down and have a drink~!"

"Just come."

Marco patted Ace on the shoulder: "Think about it carefully, don't be in a hurry."

Then he got up and jumped down.

Everyone drank a lot that night, and they had not been so happy for a long time.

In the dead of night, Nurse Xiaoli took advantage of the drunkenness and stopped Ace who was about to go back to his room: "Stop, stop, stop, hey, Ace, I have something to tell you."

"Let's talk about it tomorrow, I'm sleepy."

As he spoke, he walked around Xiaoli. When he passed by, the other party grabbed his arm. Xiaoli blushed and mustered up the courage to say, "I like you!"

"I know it's inappropriate to say this now. Since the captain died, you may have your own new plans and goals, and you may not have the heart to think about these boring things, but I just want to tell you that I like you. As long as you need me, no matter what I will always be by your side, and I am willing to wait for the day when you complete your ideals and ambitions..."

Ace stopped and didn't look back.

This sudden confession made him a little stunned.

Recalling the time when she lost her father, lost her home, and was in hiding, Xiaoli cared for and accompanied him meticulously.

When you are hungry or tired, you will have delicious meals to eat, and when you feel discouraged, there will be someone to cheer you up, comfort and encourage you.

Although he was grateful for everything she had done, Ace still pulled his arm away from the woman's hand.

"Sorry Xiaoli, I can't fall in love with you, don't wait for me."