Chapter 42

41. Ace's Iconic Moment! The Sick Brother's......

Is it really that awkward for a Moku Moku no Mi user to choke on their own smoke when using their ability?

No!

There's something even more awkward!

【Using the Moku Moku no Mi means you'll suck the smoke right back in yourself!】

So,

Smoker, who was currently exchanging fire with Ace, was shocked to discover that the smoke he shot out seemed to have a will of its own, breaking free from his control and rushing collectively into his mouth and nose, frantically inhaling like a heavy drug addict.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough—"

The smoke was too thick and too much; in the end, he choked.

But this time holding his breath was useless, because the smoke was rushing into his mouth and nose on its own, even squeezing out all the air, leaving him in a state of suffocation.

Helpless,

Smoker could only activate his Logia intangibility; although this would prevent him from suffocating, his intangible body was being sucked back into his mouth and nose, blocking his vision so he couldn't see anything around him.

Thus, a vicious cycle was formed.

If he doesn't activate intangibility, he suffocates;

if he activates intangibility, he gets trapped by his own ability.

Last time, at least Smoker could still use Haki; this time it was even more unsolvable than before, leaving him standing in place as if being punished.

What the hell!

"Damn it! Demon Slayer, if you have the guts, let me go and fight us fairly!" Smoker raged impotently.

Sima Di picked his ear, not even wanting to pay him any attention.

Ace, watching from the side, was left dumbfounded!

"This... Demon Slayer? A Devil Fruit user's nemesis?" Ace scratched his head.

What a strange Devil Fruit ability indeed.

However, since Sima Di was Luffy's crewmate, Ace didn't pay it much mind.

"My brother must have caused you two a lot of trouble, right?" Ace bowed deeply: "Sorry for the trouble, and please take care of Luffy in the future!"

This sudden politeness made Robin pause.

Sima Di also found it novel,

ever since Sabo went missing, Ace had adopted Sabo's gentle and polite side.

This is something uniquely belonging to...

【Ding! Congratulations on signing in at the iconic moment "Brother Ace's Tenderness!", receiving the sign-in reward "The Sick Brother Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan..."】

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Oh ho?

Who would have thought that the polite and well-mannered Ace was actually an iconic moment?

And the reward is quite high too!

"Really, Ace, it's not troublesome at all, okay!" Luffy mumbled: "I'm the captain! I'm the one taking care of them!"

"Hearing your willful words, I know you've caused plenty of trouble as usual." Ace said, understanding.

No wonder he's Luffy's brother; he just knows him so well.

"Let's go first." Robin reminded: "The Marines are about to surround us."

"Alright, let's regroup then." Sima Di raised his finger to the sky.

【Cherry Blossom Tree!】

A burst of fire flew from his fingertip, exploding in the air into a magnificent cherry blossom tree firework.

This was the agreed-upon assembly signal with Zoro and the others; the second team should set off now.

As for Vivi and the others...

As Vivi of this kingdom, there's no reason for her to be bullied by the Marines on her own soil.

"Follow me."

Sima Di used his telekinesis on Luffy, while he himself carried Robin, flying towards the direction where the Going Merry was docked.

Ace also transformed into flames and followed.

As Sima Di moved away,

the Word Spirit ability acting on Smoker also dissipated; the uncontrollable smoke returned to normal, revealing his gloomy face.

"Demon Slayer! I will arrest you with my own hands!" Smoker gritted his teeth.

For this,

he had made up his mind to train his Haki seriously, no longer relying too heavily on his Devil Fruit ability.

— This is something even the Navy's Chief Instructor Zephyr couldn't achieve; who would have thought a pirate would do it.

Sima Di didn't know he was being targeted by Smoker; at this moment, he landed on the deck of the Going Merry, carrying Sanji whom he met along the way and Sanji's huge pile of ingredients.

"Thanks to running into you on the way, otherwise most of these ingredients would have to be thrown away." Sanji said with a jealous gaze: "But please hand Robin-chan over to me to carry! Otherwise, you're working too hard."

Oh well!

So he was eyeing this spot.

But...

"You'll have to ask Robin's opinion on that." Sima Di shrugged.

It was this woman who came to my door herself; I didn't take the initiative.

Robin giggled, "Although Sanji-kun also gives a sense of security, Lord Sima's embrace is warmer."

Good heavens!

Is this the difference in treatment between a "simp" and a "god"?

Sanji, dazed and dispirited, went to put away the ingredients.

"Little Sima, what is your Devil Fruit ability?" Ace asked curiously.

"The Word Spirit Devil Fruit, to a certain extent, words become law," Sima Di said casually.

"What a convenient ability," Ace sighed.

Sima Di had heard this evaluation so often lately that he didn't pay much attention.

At this moment,

Nami and Zoro also arrived, but a large squad of Marine soldiers followed behind them, led by the "glasses girl" Tashigi.

—As the only navigator, Nami naturally had to stay with the ship and advance or retreat with the Second Division.

Not only that,

A large number of ships flying the Baroque Works flag also appeared on the sea; obviously, they did not know Vivi Already had left the Straw Hat Pirates and had come to silence them.

Attacked from front and rear, this is going to be interesting!

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42. Ace's another famous scene! An interesting discovery!

Attacked from front and rear, this is going to be interesting!

There's going to be a good show!

Sima Di stood aside with his arms crossed, having no intention of getting involved.

As expected,

Ace laughed, "Luffy, choose a side, let's see who is faster."

"Yoshi! Then I'm off!"

Luffy took the lead, charging toward the pursuing Marine camp—compared to the sea, he could perform better on land.

This startled Zoro and Nami, who knew nothing of the situation!

"Go quickly! There's still time to set sail!" Nami shouted.

But Luffy had already swept past the two like the wind, moving to intercept Tashigi and the other Marines, and in mid-air directly activated "Gear Second."