One Piece: Trying 200 times harder, but being too overbearing.

It's Ace!

"How can it be so delicious!"

In the blink of an eye, Ace finished the entire plate of "Ghost Pepper Spaghetti".

Perhaps because it was too spicy, Ace tilted his head back and spewed out flames with a spicy taste from his mouth.

It's over ten meters tall!

The shop owners and diners were stunned; it was the first time they had ever seen a human being so engrossed in eating spicy food that they could breathe fire.

"Boss, one more, no, ten more servings of Ghost Pepper Spaghetti! This is the first time I've ever had such delicious food!"

Ace held his knife and fork, his face full of anticipation.

Then, he saw Loya smiling at him.

"Um???"

A question mark appeared above Ace's head.

Ace quickly realized what was happening and his face lit up with joy.

"Loya!"

"Well, it's me."

Loya stood up with amusement. He had been trying to catch this kid even if he was staking out the spot, but he never expected to run into him while having a meal.

Is this considered good luck?

Lu Yun asked in surprise, "Senior, do you know Fire Fist Ace?"

"Yes, we spent some time together before."

Loya approached Ace, looked at the happy Ace, and sighed, "Do you remember what I said when we parted?"

"At the time of parting"

Ace recalled the past, and his face visibly turned green.

He remembered.

"I'm a pirate now, you're a marine, we're enemies!"

"Yes."

Loya nodded slightly: "Are you planning to surrender, or should I beat you up and then drag you back?"

"Who would surrender so easily!"

Ace shouted as he stood up, confidently pushing up the brim of his hat with his fingers.

"I've become stronger, so it's time for another match with you. I was really upset about losing to you back then!"

"Okay, let's go somewhere else."

Loya headed out of town; the densely populated town was not a suitable place for fighting, as it could easily injure innocent people.

He has no emotional burden regarding friendships. Given Ace's current crimes, as long as Vice Admiral Garp vouches for him, he shouldn't be sentenced to death. However, if Ace joins the Whitebeard Pirates, there will be absolutely no way out.

Without further ado, Ace followed.

He had longed to meet Loya!

Then, defeat Loya!

Chapter 145 Flame-Flame Fruit, Dog

Myster Island, Northern Wilderness.

The Spade Pirates members lay hidden behind a small mound, spying on the distant battlefield where their captain was confronting the Marines.

"Hey, this is bad!"

"It's that famous black-haired major general!"

"Don't worry, Captain Ace is very strong!"

This year's new pirates, as long as they have even a little bit of inside information, will know that the first hurdle they face in entering the New World is the Marine Rear Admiral codenamed "Black Hair".

They had heard of Black Hair's reputation back in Sabaody.

Rumor has it that more than half of the newcomers entering the New World are killed by Black-haired, and many pirates call him the "newcomer killer"!

And it's not just black hair.

The pirates looked to the other side of the battlefield, where the Navy was gathering, including many renowned and powerful figures.

The situation is quite bad!

In the center of the battlefield.

Ace's fist and palm collided, and his smile was unusually confident. Since he set sail, he had become more than ten times stronger!

"Loya, you'd better watch out!"

"bring it on."

Loya smiled and put his hands in his pockets.

"Damn it, how dare they underestimate me!"

Ace was somewhat annoyed. He pushed off with both legs and rushed towards Loya. Instead of using his abilities, he chose to fight with his fists and feet.

Just like back then.

He didn't want to take advantage of Loya.

"watch out!"

A fist swept past Loya's ear!

Loya tilted his head slightly, easily dodging Ace's fist, and then kicked Ace in the stomach.

"Oh!"

A muffled sound!

Ace clutched his stomach, his body hunched in pain, and staggered back several steps, almost vomiting up the spaghetti he had just eaten.

Loya was somewhat disappointed and said indifferently, "Ace, it's been a year, and your physical skills haven't improved much."

"hateful!"

Ace looked up, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

In that instant, he didn't see Loya's kick clearly. Although he hadn't used his full strength, he shouldn't have been hit so easily.

He won't be careless again!

"Loya!"

Ace charged at Loya again, his entire body on high alert, his eyes fixed on Loya's every move.

Go all out!

The speed of his punches had increased significantly compared to before.

"This is more like it."

Loya kept his hands in his pockets, his body swaying with minimal movement, easily dodging Ace's punches and kicks, without even needing to draw a paper picture.

He could see Ace's every move clearly.

Lift your leg!

"Oh!"

The knee blocked Ace's fist!

Ace felt a slight pain in his fist; the sensation of the blow was not like that of a human body, but more like hitting steel.

Similar situations have occurred before.

Ace smirked: "So tough. This move is called Iron Body, isn't it?"

"No, you are overthinking."

Loya frowned; he simply raised his leg to block.

Isn't it normal for legs to be harder than iron?

During their brief, tentative exchange, he could sense that Ace's physical abilities had improved only slightly compared to before.

This kid must have become lax in his physical training after eating the Flame-Flame Fruit.

In the first half of the sea, Logia-type Devil Fruit users can indeed kill indiscriminately, which can easily mislead them and make them focus on developing their abilities.

Especially someone like Ace, who was raised in a free-range environment, was more likely to go astray.

But in the new world, powerful and domineering individuals are as numerous as fish crossing a river, and relying on the fruit will inevitably lead to a severe lesson.

Loya shook his head and kicked upwards with his right leg, which was braced against Ace's fist!

A strong sense of crisis made Ace instinctively raise his head, followed by a strong gust of wind sweeping across his cheek.