One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 102: Noir's Fury

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Kizaru nodded thoughtfully, muttering to himself, "Portgas D. Ace... that's right, Noir sailed with you for a while."

"So you're going to help him?"

Ace stretched his arms, a fearless grin on his face. "If they're Noir's crewmates, I have to help."

"After all, I've been waiting here for quite some time, specifically for them."

Behind him, Kalifa looked up in surprise. "You're Captain's friend?"

Conis' eyes widened as she recognized Ace. "I remember now! Ace! The Captain talks about you a lot."

Ace's eyes lit up, and he scratched his head sheepishly. "Hahaha, is that so? What does he say about me?"

Conis tilted her head, thinking. "I don't remember exactly, but he often stares at your bounty poster and drools!"

Ace puffed out his chest with pride. "He must be envious of my bounty. It's his own fault for refusing to become a pirate with me!"

Ace had somehow slipped into casual conversation, completely ignoring the Admiral and the Marines.

The Marines cried out in indignation. The two Vice Admirals were about to reprimand the pirate, but they noticed their superior officer.

Kizaru leaned forward, cupping his ear with his hand, listening with a sly grin like a gossiping old man in a village.

Under the Vice Admirals' intense stares, Kizaru finally straightened up slightly and fired a laser beam at Ace with his finger.

Having rescued the women, Ace was now free to fight Kizaru with all his might.

In the year since they'd parted ways, Ace had gone through countless battles. Combined with his natural talent, he had honed his Mera Mera no Mi powers to a remarkable degree.

Initially, Ace had focused on developing the "momentum" of his flames.

He concentrated on expanding the area and range of his flames, combining that with concussive force to create his signature fiery attacks.

But Noir had shaken his head at this approach, advising him to focus on temperature first.

Ace had heeded the advice. The flames he wielded against Kizaru were noticeably hotter than normal flames.

And within the heart of the flames, hints of white fire flickered, suggesting a long and powerful evolution.

Noir had also taught him the basics of Haki.

Who knew how potent Ace's "D." bloodline was? After his adventures on the Grand Line, he could now utilize Haki with ease.

Ace and Kizaru exchanged blows. Though Ace was still at a disadvantage, he managed to land a few counterattacks.

Wyper, seizing the opportunity, scooped up the unconscious Enel and watched Ace fight.

The Captain's friend is Strong!!!

Wyper felt a pang of bitterness. Their smooth sailing so far had led him and Enel to underestimate the battles of the Blue Sea.

That creepy old man had given them a harsh lesson.

Suddenly, a door materialized in the air. Noir, absent for two chapters, finally returned.

Lucci and Blueno followed close behind. Robin rushed over to Conis and Kalifa, who were injured.