Hello everyone, here is the next chapter
And, I must really thank everyone for your support and wanting this story to continue. I didn't believe people still liked it, so that was a big surprise for me, a good one. It won't be updated as much as it used to, and won't always be as long as they usually have been, seeing as I am concentrating on a new long story, which is called Dark Flame
Warning: There is a smut scene. It starts after the star (*) and ends with the star. Search for it to skip
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Jinbei walked through a back alley at Fishman Island, being told by the higher ups to check on something.
Apparently, someone, or some group, was starting to rise and rile up and go against the marines, making Sengoku annoyed as they didn't know who or where, and asked the fishman to look. He had figured out where to look and was headed there now. When he got to a big warehouse, he opened the door and went inside to see if he could find something out. When he saw the insides, he stopped and blinked as he was met with a group of people, looking like thugs, having green suits on, that was looking at him with frowns, some having their weapons out. Jinbei was just about to go into a stance, when a body slid in front of him from the left, holding his hands out and motioning to the people behind him.
¨I give you: THE ROOKS!¨ Said Jacob enthusiastically, before smiling at him. ¨Wanna join?¨
Jinbei blinked, before looking at Jacob, about to ask how. But, before he could, a hand hit Jacob over the head, and Jinbei looked to see Evie there, looking mad. ¨I told you to not call them that!¨ Jacob gave a whine. ¨Evie! The Rooks are awesome!¨ Evie gave a sigh. ¨Jacob. I hate you.¨ Jacob gave a smile. ¨I love you too, dear sister of mine.¨ Evie gave a groan. ¨Why couldn't I be related to Henry Green.¨ Jacob raised an eyebrow. ¨You couldn't marry him if you were related.¨ Evie gave a glare. ¨I do not-,¨ Jacob cut her off. ¨Oh, mister Green. This is very interesting, mister Green. Come look at this, mister Green. And, stand ever so closely, mister Green.¨ With each sentence, Jacob moved closer to Evie. Evie looked to be on her way to speak, but closed her mouth. Jacob gave a chuckle, clapping her on the back. ¨Now, I'm going to be with my Rooks.¨
Evie gave an unimpressed look to him. ¨I am leaving, please don't join.¨ Then Evie went past Jinbei, heading out.
Jinbei stood confused, not sure what was going on.
-x-
Whitebeard sat on deck, relaxing. It was still early in the morning, breakfast not even having started yet. It was a calm and good day, people still waking up and the weather good, promising of a good day for now. As he was relaxing, he heard Ace give a sigh and looked over at the assassin, who was reading the newspaper. Before the captain would ask, Ace looked at Trevor. ¨Trevor, listen here.¨ Trevor looked over at Ace, giving a hum. Ace looked down in the newspaper again.
¨At Fishman Island, news of a new group has come to light, fighting against the marines and other people. They are heard to call themselves The Rooks.¨
It was ended with an unimpressed look at Trevor, who looked a bit shocked. ¨Is it?¨ Ace gave a nod, looking back to the newspaper. ¨Their leader is an unknown man wearing a top hat, black coat, and a cane.¨ Trevor gave a whistle. ¨He actually did it.¨ Ace nodded. ¨He did.¨ Trevor gave a laugh, ¨Wonder how Evie likes this.¨ Ace gave a small chuckle. ¨She is probably not happy.¨ The captain couldn't help a chuckle at that himself, sure the woman wasn't happy with his brother now. They were going to the Grand Line in a week's time. Maybe they would meet the rooks when they got to Fishman Island. He hoped he would, to see what they were like. Jacob was probably really happy.
The day continued calm after that, at least for a bit.
They were to the west, which few usually went, seeing as it was 'The Bible Belt' as people called it. Most of the ones who were religious being there, especially the ones who were Christians. They didn't usually start much of trouble if one let them be. But, today there were apparently someone who wanted to start a fight, and came at them with their ship ready to fight.
The enemy ship managed to shot them with a cannonball, damaging the side of the ship and one mast, but thankfully not too bad, but it could be bad if it wasn't fixed. They would hopefully manage to do that later. As soon as they got close enough to start a battle, they quickly got the upper hand, thankfully not damaging the ship too much more. Just a bit of small things here and there. They would need to look at the worse damage when they had the time.
They were winning the fight, the opposite crew losing and some starting to retreat. Ace was currently fighting a man who gave a somewhat of a fight with Ace, the man having a big-sword. As Ace managed to beat the man, on his way to go for another, a man was suddenly behind Ace, appearing from above. The captain felt worry as he was so close, moving a hand to be over Ace's head, Whitebeard thinking it was poison.
But, before the captain could react to it, the man turned what he held, a vial it looked like, pouring water over Ace. ¨Be gone, Demon!¨ Yelled the man.
Ace had stopped and stood still, a look that clearly said 'really?' on his face as he turned around to the man, who looked shocked and scared at Ace and the now-empty vial. Ace shook his head a bit, looking unamused. ¨Really? Just, really? You never learn, do you?¨ Then Ace used his scythe to hit the man away, not using the blade side. As this happened, Trevor started to laugh really bad, looking to be having issues breathing as he looked at Ace.
¨He- He tried to cleanse you! To exorcise you!¨ Whitebeard blinked. The man had really used holy water and tried to exorcise Ace? Thinking he was a demon? That would make Ace annoyed.
Ace gave a glare to Trevor, who was still laughing. ¨Trevor, stop laughing.¨ Trevor shook his head. ¨I- I can't! He tried to exorcise you! With Holy Water! That's amazing!¨ Ace shook his head, giving a sigh as he moved a hand to his face, looking unamused and tired of this, this maybe having happened before.
Whitebeard was still stunned. People actually believed Ace was a demon?
The battle was quickly ended as they won, the rest of the enemy that was still alive fleeing. When they were gone, Trevor was still laughing, Ace looking unamused. As it was over and had been for a small bit, maybe fifteen minutes, Ace needed to leave for an assignment, taking Trevor with him.
As the two assassins were gone, the pirates started to assess the damage, to see how bad it was and how much they needed to fix it; if they had what they needed or not.
After half a day, they found out the damage was more extensive than they thought, and they did not have the materials they needed to fix it now, but they could still sail for a bit; they could reach an island that they knew were safe to dock at and get materials. As they were heading towards the island, which they would arrive at in a few hours, they decided they would speak about what they would buy and that to fix and with what kind of material. As they were gathering everyone, Ace and Trevor showed back up, joining in on the meeting.
As everyone were gathered, Whitebeard said they should get wood, and hopefully Adams wood, which were the best, and get extra since they had the funds.
Ace gave a nod at what Whitebeard said. ¨That does sound like a good idea. But, we should think of adding some steel to make it more durable, aluminium if the weight is an issue.¨ Whitebeard nodded. He got what Ace meant, but steel was hard to come by, especially real durable steel as they needed, even worse in the amount they needed.
As he was on his way to ask Ace if he knew if a place they could go too, thinking the assassin might know, Fossa spoke before him, having a scowl as he was annoyed form the damages, speaking in a scowling manner and a bit loud. ¨And where do you suppose we will get that, Ace? Not only is it expensive, but it's really hard to get and-,¨ Ace held a hand up. ¨I'm just going to stop you there for a second.¨ Said Ace, cutting the man off, something Ace never did. He always waited until no one was speaking if possible. Ace sent a look at Fossa.
¨You're coming on as hostile, and I have had enough of that today. So please, tone it down a notch, okay?¨
That had many of them blink, understanding Ace wasn't in the best of moods, that clearly being a warning of sorts, and they knew to listen to them. Yes, Fossa did sound a bit hostile, but it wasn't directed at Ace. But, then again, Ace had been working hours before coming here, and might have met a lot of hostile people, Ace closing in on his limit with patience. Fossa gave a nod. ¨I didn't mean to, I'm sorry.¨ That was more toned down, which was good. Ace gave a nod. ¨Thank you.¨
Fossa gave a nod, before continuing. ¨Metal is hard to come by, and we need to find a place that sells it in the quantity we need, meaning we need to search for it, and we can't waste too much time since one mast is damaged badly.¨ Whitebeard almost spoke up, hearing Fossa going back to the scowling manner as he spoke. But, before he could, Ace gave a sigh, sending a look at Fossa.
¨I know the passive-aggressiveness is not directed at me; you're doing it unconsciously. But, I need you to tone it down.¨
Whitebeard knew Fossa should really tone it down now, hearing Ace was starting to sound firm, sending a hard look at Fossa. Fossa gave a nod, swallowing, clearly not liking the fact that he was acting hostile and didn't seem to be able to handle it himself. Fossa took a deep breath, before trying again. ¨We should maybe look into getting metal, I agree, but it will be hard to get.¨ That was more calm, how Fossa usually was. ¨Not only will it be hard to get, but we need to make it fit to our ship and install it.¨ When Fossa was finished speaking, Ace had a hand on his face, pinching his nose. Ace sent a look at Trevor. ¨I can't be the only one feeling and seeing it.¨ Trevor shook his head. ¨You're not.¨ Fossa gave a frown. ¨What?¨ The man thinking it was about him.
As Fossa said that, Ace stood up. ¨I am not going to deal with more unconsciously passive-aggressive and hostile people. I have dealt with way too many today, so I'm leaving. Trevor can take over.¨
Then Ace left, going out the door and closing it. When the door was closed, the pirates were a bit shocked, knowing why he left, but Fossa didn't sound hostile anymore. Trevor gave a sigh. ¨The fifteenth commander is having his arms crossed, leaning a bit forward as he speaks, gaze hard. That's hostile. You toned your voice down, but that was it. Your entire body screams hostile and passive-aggressive. And, Ace really did have enough of that for one day.¨ Fossa nodded, unfolding his folded arms and leaned a bit back. ¨I will apologize to Ace.¨ Trevor nodded. ¨You should. But, not until you are completely calm. Just remember when Ace says to tone it down, he means to tone everything down; both speech and body language.¨
The pirates nodded, understanding that. Fossa did look a bit half-guilty for making Ace leave, but Whitebeard knew it was better for Ace to leave than get even more annoyed. Before any of them could speak again, Trevor spoke. ¨And, what Ace was trying to say, which he never got to since you,¨ Trevor sent a look at Fossa, ¨Kept speaking, which again, is passive-aggressive. You would have figured out Ace can get in contact with a man that can get us all the metal we want. I can too, but Ace can do it easier. We can make an entire boat out of it if we want to.¨
That had Fossa look a bit more guilty, knowing he should have kept quiet for a few seconds, letting Ace speak, not saying how hard it would be; there was a reason Ace brought it up after all. Whitebeard was sure Fossa would do his best to apologize to Ace later.
They spoke a bit more about it, before they decided to go for Adams wood for now, maybe buy some metal later, when they were closer to the island that they could get it at.
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Marco waked to Ace's room, knocking on his door, hoping Ace was fine.
He had left in the middle of a meeting since he was half-annoyed, not wanting to hear the passive-aggressive tone and body language to Fossa, which the first commander could understand. Ace had probably met some annoying people who acted hostile towards Ace, and that was something the first commander knew one didn't do.
After a second, Marco heard the ¨Come in¨ and went inside the room, closing the door behind himself. When he saw Ace, the assassin was sitting at his desk, seeming to be writing something. ¨How are you, yoi?¨ Asked Marco when the door was closed. Ace gave a small sigh, moving to look at him. ¨I'm good, just a bit half-annoyed.¨
Marco gave a small chuckle, moving to lean at the desk, making sure to not be in the way for Ace to work. ¨We understood that, yoi. Fossa feels bad.¨ Ace gave a nod. ¨He doesn't need to; he didn't do it on purpose.¨ Marco gave a nod. ¨He knows that, yoi. He feels bad that you left. Trevor also said a few words.¨ Ace gave a sigh. ¨Of course he did.¨ Marco gave a small chuckle, knowing Ace expected Trevor do say something. Trevor almost always did.
After a second, Ace stood up and Marco was on his way to ask if they should head and eat, when Ace suddenly moved to kiss him, instantly deepening the kiss, hands moving his back, pressing him closer.
Marco needed a second, a bit shocked at the sudden move, but quickly responded to the kiss, moving his hands to Ace's waist. After a few seconds, Ace moved his hands up his back and up to his head, pressing them closer, giving a small sound. Marco got an idea what Ace wanted, and moved his hands down to his hip, before moving them upwards, moving them under his shirt, slowly moving the shirt to expose Ace's stomach, hands caressing his sides as they moved, making Ace give a muffled moan, arching into his touch.
(*)
Marco moved his hands up and removed the shirt, the two quickly parting for a second to get the shirt over Ace's head, before connecting their lips again, Marco moving his hands down Ace's abdomen, Ace moving to take his sash off, before starting to open his pants. As Ace did this, Marco quickly, but carefully, lifted Ace to sit on the desk, Marco starting to take off Ace's shoes. When the shoes were off, Marco opened the pants. But, before he could get them off, Ace moved off the desk, moving his hands to Marco's pants and taking them off, before moving to have him sit down in the chair, Ace moving to straddle him on the chair.
As Ace was straddling him, hands on his chest and mouth on his, Ace moved to stand on his knees, hovering a bit over him, Marco having his hands feeling up Ace's body, making Ace arch into it, giving a moan. After a second, Ace moved backwards a small bit, face flustered, moving to lean backwards and opening a drawer, taking a small bottle out, handing it to him. When Marco had it, Ace moved a bit, getting a bit closer to Marco, still on his knees, hands on his shoulders.
Marco quickly coated three of his fingers, moving the hand down Ace's back and to his entrance, carefully prodding one finger inside, making Ace give a moan and arch at the intrusion. Marco had his other hand moving up and down Ace's hip to help him feel more relaxed and keep him on his knees. As Marco moved to have a second finger joining the first one, scissoring them, Ace gave a big arch and breathless moan, before moving to connect their lips again.
When Marco moved to insert the third finger, Ace arched his body, giving a muffled moan against his lips, a hand moving away from his shoulder. A second later, Marco felt Ace's hand move down his abdomen, covered it in lube, before moving to coat his member, making Marco give a groan, his hip moving into to the touch, Ace moving his hand up and down his member, making Marco give groans and move his hips at times, unable to keep still, feeling really aroused of having Ace on top of him, preparing him, and Ace coating his member with his hand.
When Marco felt Ace was prepared enough, he removed his fingers, moving his hand to Ace's hip, holding him a bit steady. Ace moved a bit back, looking at him with a flustered face and eyes full of lust. Ace moved a bit backwards, before carefully moving his hips down, Marco helping holding Ace steady, Ace holding his member to guide it. As Ace lowered himself on his member, Ace gave a loud moan and arch, Marco giving a groan and grasping a bit at Ace's hip as he felt the tightness around his member.
When Ace was fully seated, both were panting, Marco moving his thumb strikingly on his hip to help Ace relax. After a few seconds, Ace gave a nod to him, before slowly starting to move, Marco helping a bit with the hands on Ace's hip. When Ace got more used to it, speeding up his movement and moving his hands to his chest and moving them, connecting their lips again, Marco started moving his hands on Ace's body, knowing he enjoyed that. Ace gave an arch at his, giving a muffled moan, hands moving in a grasping way, making nails scratch his chest, making Marco give a groan, hips moving to give a small thrust, making Ace give another arch and bigger moan.
As they continued to move, Marco starting to thrust upwards to meet Ace's downwards movement, moving quicker as they got nearer to the finish. As Marco felt himself get closer and closer to his orgasm, he moved a hand to Ace's member, stroking it with his hand, making Ace lean back and give a moan, back arching beautifully, Ace tightening a bit around him, making him give a groan, thrusting a bit more forceful. After a few more thrusts, Marco giving a few deep ones, Ace moved to lean at his shoulder, moaning into it, body half-leaning on him, making Marco give shallow, but deep thrusts.
A few deep thrust later, Marco doing his best to aim for Ace's prostate, Ace came, giving a loud moan, biting down on his shoulder to muffle it, tightening around him. As Ace tightened, and Marco felt Ace bite down, Marco gave a loud groan as he came himself, buried deep inside Ace.
As they rode out their orgasms, they soon stilled, catching their breaths as they panted, Ace moving off of his member, but still sitting on top of him, head resting on his shoulder.
(*)
After a few seconds, Ace still sitting on top of him and leaning his head on his shoulder, Ace gave a small laugh. ¨That felt good.¨ Marco gave a small chuckle himself, moving to give a kiss to Ace's head. ¨It was, yoi. Feel better?¨ Marco understood it was done to get rid of some steam, not that he minded it. Ace gave a nod, moving to lean back. ¨Yeah. Thanks.¨ Marco gave a chuckle again. ¨It was nothing. I enjoyed myself.¨
Ace gave a small chuckle, moving a hand to wipe at his shoulder. ¨I noticed.¨ He said as he removed his hand, which had a small bit of blood. Marco blinked. Ace had breached the skin? Marco gave a look to Ace. ¨Didn't know you bit.¨ Ace gave a chuckle. ¨Didn't know you liked it.¨ Ace said as he leaned in to connect their lips again. Marco used his powers to heal the small wound on his shoulder, not wanting the others to see, especially Thatch.
When they parted, Ace looked at him with a small enticing look. ¨So, I was thinking of taking a shower. Want to join?¨
Marco blinked. Ace had never invited him to shower with him after having their fun, Ace seeming to want that small privacy after being so close, Ace not too fond of closeness. Marco gave a smile. ¨Of course, yoi.¨ Said Marco, Ace giving a small chuckle as he stood up, Marco soon following. This had to be a sign Ace was getting more used to everything and being around him.
Marco felt glad Ace was getting used to it and him.
-x-
Whitebeard looked at the dock they had docked at, seeing Fossa speaking to someone on the dock, most likely hearing about price to get materials and where to buy it.
After a few minutes, Fossa ordered a few to follow some other people, most likely to get the materials, Fossa and the man coming on the ship. When they came on the ship, Whitebeard looked at the man from the island. He had short black hair, and had a black suit on, even the shirt being black, a white collar around his neck, a book in his pocket, a cross necklace around his neck and a bead bracelet around his wrist. When the man was in front of him, he gave a small bow. ¨Mister Newgate, God bless. We will be ever so pleased to help you fix your boat.¨
Whitebeard gave a nod to the man. ¨I thank you, mister?¨ The man gave a small bow again. ¨Please, Mister Newgate, call me Gadreel, please.¨ Whitebeard gave a nod. ¨Of course, Gadreel. And please, call me Whitebeard.¨ The man, Gadreel, gave a nod. ¨I will, Mister Whitebeard. And, if it would be possible, to make sure everything goes by fine, I would like to stay on the ship during the fixing?¨ Whitebeard gave a nod. ¨You can, Gadreel. As long as you behave.¨ Gadreel gave a nod. ¨Thank you. And, I only act the way God wants me to act.¨ Whitebeard gave a nod, accepting that. This was a place where everyone acted the way it said in the bible and as God said. They were good people, but could be a bit intrusive at times.
As the day continued by, they started to get the materials they needed, a few starting to start on the repair of the ship, starting on the side and hull for now, since that could be the worst. As that was started, people were going to help and take materials here and there, many watching on or relaxing out on deck in case help was needed. Gadreel was speaking to a few, asking what their views on the world was, mentioning God was always with them. As the day progressed, Ace came out on deck, Trevor following.
When they came out, Gadreel gave a look to Ace, a small frown, most likely having heard what the newspaper said about Ace, many calling him a demon, some even the devil. He would maybe keep a small eye on that, knowing someone had already tried to exorcise Ace, thinking him to actually be a demon or something.
After a few minutes, Gadreel looked at Ace. ¨Tell me, Mr Portgas, do you believe in God?¨ Ace shook his head. ¨No, I don't.¨ Gadreel gave a frown. ¨May I ask why? God is willing to accept everyone for who they are. He cares for his children.¨ Ace looked at Gadreel. ¨Let's say, I for one second, believed there is a God.¨ Ace shook his head a bit.
¨I would look around myself and think: If there is a God; he abandoned us long ago.¨
Then Ace got up and left, leaving the pirates stunned, Gadreel frowning. The captain gave a nod to himself. Ace saw what the world was, saw what horrible things that existed in the world everyday, seeing the absolute worst. If there did exist a God, he would never had let this happen if he cared. Ace had no reason to believe, and Whitebeard got that.
-x-
Marco gave a worried look to Ace, seeing his eyes being glassy and a bit of unfocused, sitting next to him at the table in the meeting room.
Ace had been away on an assignment, and had returned way early, Marco seeing Dust out on deck around 2 hours before the earliest Ace should have been back. Marco was about to go and check on Ace, when Pops got his attention, telling they should go and gather everyone, seeing as they would have a small meeting, seeing as the repair would maybe take a bit longer than they thought, meaning they should discuss if they would stay here on the island extra long, or sail off and finish while sailing, taking that risk. As Marco had gathered those outside, he was at first glad to see Ace at the table, looking fine, but quickly frowned when he got a closer look at his eyes.
Ace was obviously buzzed, maybe close to drunk.
Marco didn't think Ace should be there, but didn't want to out him either, so let it go for now, but would keep a close eye on Ace. It did seem like Pops knew something was up, but didn't know what. He would maybe tell Pops about it later, but would see how this went.
As the meeting was about to start, only Izou and Curiel missing, the door opened and the two came inside. When they did, Curiel took a seat next to Jozu, Izou sitting down in Thatch's lap, moving an arm around Thatch's neck, Thatch moving an arm around Izou's waist.
As this was done, Gadreel sent a frown at them. ¨People who like the same gender, males being with males or female being with females, are not a child of God. They will go to Hell, they are unclean and can only be cleaned by accepting what God wants.¨
Marco gave a frown, not liking that. There were a lot on the ship who didn't have a set preference, or their preference was the same gender. They didn't care about that. And, this was directed at Izou and Thatch, which he really didn't like. But, before he, or anyone, could respond to it, Ace got up, holding a note, Dust close by. Marco was on his way to follow, seeing as Ace was drunk, and Marco wanted to make sure he was fine. But, before he could move, Gadreel looked at Ace. ¨Mr Portgas. Where are you going?¨ Ace lightly shook his head.
¨Hell, apparently.¨
Ace stopped for a second, seeming to realize what he said, before he left, leaving them stunned. Ace obviously said it as he was drunk, answering it truthfully in a way. The comment did have Gadreel frown and look a bit disgusted, Pops looking a bit mad at what Gadreel had said, also a bit worried by the fact he most likely now knew something was up with Ace, most likely thinking he had been drinking. Marco didn't stay to see what happened, wanting to make sure Ace was fine.
When Marco got out of the meeting room, he walked up to Ace. ¨Ace, yoi,¨ Started Marco, going to ask how Ace was. But, before he could, Ace turned around and gave a small laugh. ¨I didn't mean to say that.¨ Marco blinked, before he gave an understanding look, Ace not realising what he had said until it was too late. Marco shook his head a bit. ¨It's fine, yoi.¨ Ace gave a nod, still looking a bit shocked and small laughing a bit still, what he had been drinking making him react like this. It was rare to see Ace actually have a reaction to it, Marco not having seen anything other than what he had seen this far, which was Ace not minding closeness.
As they walked, they met Trevor out, and he gave a frown to Ace, clearly seeing him drunk. Before the man could speak, Ace handed him the note and waved a hand at him. ¨I'm heading to bed, don't worry.¨ Trevor gave a nod at that, and a look to him, which Marco nodded to, understanding Trevor was sort of asking if Marco would watch Ace. As Trevor went off and read the note, Marco walked with Ace to Ace's room, taking their shoes and such off, before heading to bed, Ace falling asleep very quickly. Marco moved a hand to stroke Ace's head, still a bit sad to see Ace hiding and drinking when things got hard.
But, they would do their best to help Ace open up, no matter how long it would take.
-x-
Whitebeard gave a worried look to Ace as he left, even more so after what he had said. That was not something Ace would have said normally, and the fact Marco followed was a sign something was up. He had thought something seemed off, seeing Ace's eyes being a bit glassy, knowing it was a sign of Ace being buzzed. But, it wasn't even 12 in the day, was Ace already buzzed enough like this now? Based on the sentence, seeming to maybe be closing in on drunk.
But, he was sure Marco would make sure Ace was fine, he had Gadreel to handle now.
The captain looked at Gadreel with a frown. ¨Gadreel, I do not approve of what you just said; we do not care of who one likes, as long as they treat each other right.¨ Gadreel gave a frown to him. ¨I am sorry to say God does not see the same.¨ The captain frowned. ¨Then, I suggest you should leave and we will do so too. I will not be a place where my children are spoken lowly off.¨ Gadreel gave a nod. ¨Very well, Mister Whitebeard.¨ Said Gadreel, as he stood up and headed out of the meeting room, the rest of them following.
Gadreel said to those who were from the island to head off the ship, making sure everyone was off before he turned to them again. ¨I wish you goodbye, and may God be with you; especially the demon.¨
As that name came out of Gadreel's mouth, Whitebeard knowing it was meant to be Ace, moved his bisento and 'helped' Gadreel get off the ship with a nudge, making sure not to injure him, but to get him off the ship. As that was done, they quickly set sail, glad to see it going good.
They could fix the rest of the ship at sea. Whitebeard wouldn't be a place where his children were looked down upon for being themselves.
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