Chapter 29: Sam Vs Ace, Eight Inner Gates
Ace looked at Sam, He had his doubts when seeing Sam's bounty Poster. Now he knew for sure that he is related to his mother. Sam said " My father Portgas. D Ralph is brother of Portgas. D Rogue. At the age of 15, That is when you started to travel in the Sea. Due to a pirate attack, all of the residents of Baterilla was killed. Luckily I was the only survivor Thanks to my parents and a certain Fishman. "
" At the time of my Father's death he said about my Aunt and her son in East Blue raised by the Marine named Garp. At that one year, I travelled from South Blue to East Blue to search for that Cousin who should be my only Family member. After certain Circumstances now, I am here seeing that Cousin as a member of his Brother's Pirate Crew. "
Ace stayed Silent and after a while he said " Sorry for not being there for you. " Rest of the crew stayed silent. But Luffy however shouted " Wait, You are Ace's Family !? " This time the rest of the crew sighed at Luffy's Behaviour. Sam though he had just met Ace. He is the only blood relation he got in this world. He did not want him to die.
While they were Chatting, 5 Billions ship were coming towards Merry. Ace looked at them and said " Let me take care of them. " saying that he jumped in the ocean. And his boat started moving towards the Billions ship. He made the Classical Jump and gave the ships a
" Fire Fist "
That attack had absolutely destroyed the incoming 5 Billions ship. After that he returned to the Merry. Sam said " We must reach Katorea , city east of Nanohona. There is the revolutionary army leader Kozha is there. " Vivi was shocked by the information. And she now knew that she must meet Kozha.
Sam said " Me and Vivi will visit the Rebel army Leader. Where the rest of you guys will head to Rain Base. There Luffy will kick Crocodile's ass. " Luffy laughed and said " That sounds like a plan. " Nami and Usopp's mouth Twitched hearing it. Sam continued " Crocodile is a Logia Devil Fruit Eater Sand Sand Fruit. But he has a fatal weakness that is water. While fighting him. Either you or him must be wet if you want your punches to connect. "
Ace saw them preparing and said " It seems that we have to part ways. " Luffy asked " Why? " Ace continued " I am searching some one, he is named Black Beard. He is under my 2nd Division. He committed a crime that a Pirate should never Commit. It is my duty as his Commander to punish him. " Usopp " Oiii Chopper, it is the same guy that attacked the Drum Kingdom. "
Sam interrupted them " You will Lose. " Ace glared at him " What did you say? " Sam repeated " You will lose. " Ace punched Sam which made him crash on the wooden walls of Merry. Sam got up and asked " What makes you think that you will be able to win him? " Before Ace could say anything Sam said " Don't say that you are his Commander. So you are stronger than him. And to remind you a fact, You are a commander of White Beard Pirates, not the White Beard himself. "
Sam did not leave any word for Ace to refute. He continued " All these years in your Crew, Have you ever sparred him once. And have you ever noticed his true strength. " Ace was grinding his teeth but he could not refute Sam.
Sam sighed and asked " Do you know the Reason, he killed your Crew member ? " This time Ace said " I Don't know but it is most possibly a Devil Fruit that he found. " Sam replied to Ace " Black Beard has two coarse of Action to save himself from White Beard. One he must become one of the seven Warlord. Other he must join the other Emperors. "
Ace listened attentively, He could see that Sam's analysis were spot on though he do not want to accept it. " You can remove option 2, Because No emperor will take a Deserter without certain confidence. So it leaves only the first option to become a Warlord. And to his good Luck, My captain is going to defeat Crocodile one of the current Warlord. This will leave the Vacancy for Black Beard to fill. "
" To become a Warlord, one must have high enough Bounty or he should capture a Notorious Pirate. In that for him the best option is the Pirate who defeated the Previous Warlord. Here is that Pirate is my Captain and your Brother Monkey. D Luffy. "
This time everyone got Scared when Sam said this. Usopp was shivering because he knew Black Beard destroyed an entire town with his five crew members. Zoro and Sanji became serious. Ace also understood the seriousness of the Situation. Sam continued " Or he can capture his Commander Fire Fist Ace and Present to the Navy. "
Ace was dumbfounded by this speculation. Sam said " If that situation happens, The Navy will plan a Public Execution to Lure out Whitebeard and that will lead to a Huge War. Every one knows that White Beard will not abandon his son. And if that happens the one who will get the most out of it will Be Black Beard. "
Ace was sweating all over. He knew that there is a high chance that whatever Sam said may happen. But knowing that Luffy's life is in danger, he firmed his will. " I am going to fight him. " Sam sighed and said " Ace you know your identity. Most probably the higher ups in the Navy also knew. If you got captured, then the consequences are dire. " Ace remained silent for this one. No matter how much he wants to refuse it, he can't refuse the statement Sam said.
Ace's will is firm he do not want to back down. He made up his mind. Sam seeing that his persuasion reaching nowhere. He asked Ace " Come with us to the shore. We will have a spar with Each other. If I win, you go back to Whitebeard and reveal my theory to him. He will take care of the rest. If You win, You can chase after Black Beard."
Nami was worried when she was about to say something Sam stopped her from saying anything " He is the only Blood Relation of mine alive in this World. " Soon they reached the East Side Port of the Nanohana. Then they went to a no man area.
Sam activated his Sharingan, Ace seeing his transformed blood red eyes increased his Wariness. Ace started with his Fire Gun. Sam with his Sharingan saw through the Fire Bullets and dodged the Fire Bullets effortlessly. He used his Classic Tai Jutsu Severe Leaf Hurricane. That was fast enough and that Dealt quite a Blow. Ace was pushed back a few steps but stayed firm.
Ace then used his attack Fire Flies. Then Green colour light surrounded Sam. Sam the rapidly did his hand signs. He then used his
" Water Style Water Wall Jutsu. "
A Water wall was Raised and all the Green sparks clashed with Water raised Steam. Ace started using his Observation Haki, Then suddenly Many Shurikens started coming in his direction.
Sam used his Shadow Shuriken Jutsu. Ace did not dodge it since the Shuriken is not coated with Haki. And most of the Shurikens passed through him. But suddenly he side stepped to dodge 2 shurikens. But unlucky him a Shuriken Grazed his arm. Which is now Bleeding.
Ace dodged that attack because he felt Danger while using his Observation Haki. He dodged it but never expected to be hurt by a Shuriken Blade. But what is even more Surprising is a Thread is attached to the Shurikens and Sam skillfully used his skills to Tie Ace.
The Wire was coated with Chakra. Which is like coated with Haki. Ace surprisingly Shrank his body by turning into a Flame and escaped the Bindings. Though Haki can touch the Logia users. It is not Sea Stone which nullify the Powers.
Ace then did not hold back anymore. He then shooted his Fire Pillar at him a massive pillar of Fire attacked him. Sam immediately used his Earth Style Rock Wall. And he used Body Flickering Jutsu to escape. Ace continuously used his Observation Haki to track down Sam.
He started shooting his flame pillar at him. He is not giving Sam any opportunities to rest up. Sam was running out of Options. Wind Style Jutsu he knew is ineffective against Ace. Water Style Jutsu does not have the advantage in this Environment, Earth Style Jutsu is not strong enough to Withstand his Devil Fruit Powers. His Lightning Style is only Strong when fighting in Close Combat and in Long Range it cannot over power Flame Flame Fruit. His Fire Style Attacks is the least Help.
Without much Choice, Sam bit his teeth and used
" Eight Inner Gates - Gate of Opening Open
Gate of Healing Open "
" Gate of Life Open "
" Gate of Pain Open "
" Gate of Closing Open "
" Gate of Joy Open "
He opened up to sixth Gate with his Current physical Body. The Seventh Gate needs extraordinary amount of physical strength. Which he now at present Lack.
By the time he released the Sixth Gate. His entire Body was enveloped by the Green Aura. He was releasing a huge amount of energy from him. Strong Wind energy is released from him as the Center. All of the crewmembers were watching him. Luffy was clenching his fists. For the First time he felt the need to get stronger and train Harder.
Ace also got ready to have a fierce Fight. Sam looked at Ace and said " Time for Round 2 "
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