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

This kid is like a dry sponge, rapidly absorbing nutrients during his cultivation. His domineering growth rate even amazes him.

Just like him during training camp.

Ace, with his hands tucked inside his sleeves, scratched his head, looking somewhat bewildered: "Loya, why are you so insistent on making me one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

"This is it."

Loya squinted.

Ha, you finally couldn't hold back anymore.

You're still too green to escape my grasp!

Loya smiled and said, "Ace, most pirates are villains. They plunder and harm civilians at will. You should know that very well."

"Ah."

Ace knew this, of course.

He wasn't a newbie pirate; he had defeated many evil pirate crews. Although he didn't want to admit it, that's just how pirates are.

I don't want you to become like that.

Loya sighed: "Ace, I know you're a kind person, but things don't always go the way you want them to."

"Normally, pirates who come to the New World will all face one thing."

"Challenge the Four Emperors!"

"Victory means taking their place, but if you lose, you will face two choices: either join the Four Emperors or die."

"Of course, some lucky people will escape unscathed, but without exception, they will all pay a heavy price, such as losing all their companions!"

"No matter which outcome it is, you can't accept it, right?"

Ace was silent.

He couldn't accept either joining the ranks of the Four Emperors or losing his comrades; there was only one path ahead of him.

Defeat the Four Emperors!

Loya said in a deep voice, "Ace, I know your ambition, but you can't even defeat me now, let alone the Four Emperors!"

"I will not give up!"

Ace looked up, his eyes reflecting the burning flames.

"No one is asking you to give up, and I also hope that you can defeat the Four Emperors."

Loya shook his head helplessly.

These newlyweds are all the same; they won't feel the pain until they've suffered a painful experience, and you can't persuade them at all.

“Ace, as I just said, I don’t want you to become an evil pirate. I have no objection to you challenging the Four Emperors, but I hope you can think carefully about the consequences.”

"You can control yourself, but can you control your other partners?"

"Take Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors you want to challenge, for example. Whitebeard has dozens of pirate crews under his command, many of which are evil. If you fail and are forced to join Whitebeard's crew, how will you face those villains?"

"That's exactly what I'm worried about!"

Loya looked directly into Ace's eyes.

"I don't want you to fall into depravity, I don't want you to befriend those blood-drinking and flesh-eating villains, I don't want you to turn a blind eye to evil, or even collude with them, and I certainly don't want to clash with you in the future. I don't want to disappoint Mr. Garp, do you understand?"

"Loya."

Ace was stunned.

He never imagined that Loya would care so much about him.

Appeal to their emotions and move them with reason.

Loya continued, "I want you to serve as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. While this won't eliminate my concerns, at least the Seven Warlords will be under the supervision of the Navy, preventing them from becoming too corrupt."

"Furthermore, becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea will basically not have any impact on you. In most cases, it's just a title and can even provide you with great convenience."

"Whether you travel to other seas or engage in daily activities, you will have more freedom, and no one will stop you even if you challenge the Four Emperors."

In Loya's view, becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea has only advantages and no disadvantages.

The World Government may summon the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but they can refuse unless it is a forced summons. Forced summons will only occur when the World Government is at war with the Four Emperors, and this may not happen even once every ten years.

In comparison, the advantages of becoming a Shichibukai are numerous. Not only do they have more freedom of movement and are not subject to the Navy's pursuit, but they can also profit from the government.

For example, Vegapunk's weapons.

One of Crocodile's men had a gun that had eaten a Devil Fruit.

Ace's eyes showed struggle.

Even if Loya forces him to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he will not agree, no matter how many times he is beaten half to death.

But when he realized that Loya was truly thinking of him and was seriously guiding his cultivation, he began to waver.

He also understood that it was just a title.

I talked about the Seven Warlords of the Sea with my friends before. Aside from their bad reputation among pirates, becoming a Warlord of the Sea is indeed a dream come true for many pirates.

Ace took a deep breath, his gaze resolute.

"Loya, I want to challenge Whitebeard!"

"Ok, I know."

Loya nodded.

This kid's biggest goal is to take Whitebeard's head, and he also knows why Ace wants to defeat Whitebeard.

In order to surpass his father Roger.

"Loya, I won't give up until I see Whitebeard!"

Ace clenched his fist, a fierce fighting spirit flashing in his eyes: "After I challenge Whitebeard, I'll give you my answer, okay?"

"of course can!"

Loya laughed.

He has already received the answer.

Ha, all his efforts weren't in vain!

Chapter 157 Roger's Bloodline

Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

The meeting to decide the last Shichibukai is underway.

"Three days ago, the World Government reached an agreement with the tyrant Bartholomew Kuma, granting him the title of Shichibukai in exchange for his participation in the Pacifista human modification project led by Vegapunk."

During the Warring States period, the government's orders were announced.

"Everyone, no objections, right?"

"."

The officers remained silent.

The Navy has considerable decision-making power regarding the appointment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but if the World Government makes a decision, the Navy has no authority to interfere as long as the selection is not problematic.

The main purpose of this meeting is to inform them.

The meeting ended abruptly.

The lieutenant generals left together.

"Vice Admiral Momonga, I remember the task of inviting Portgas D. Ace to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was assigned to you, wasn't it?"

"There is such a thing."

The flying squirrel nodded.

"However, Fire Fist has not responded yet."

"No wonder."

The lieutenant generals suddenly realized.

A month ago, the headquarters discussed inviting Portgas D. Ace to become a Shichibukai, but since there has been no response for so long, the headquarters naturally assumed that Portgas D. Ace had rejected the invitation.

That's why we have today's meeting.

"Fire Fist Ace".

The flying squirrel muttered to itself, feeling that something was amiss.

He seemed to have entrusted the task of inviting Fire Fist to Loya, and then hadn't paid any attention to it. Now that Fire Fist was mentioned, he felt something was amiss.

What about Loya?

That kid is a troublemaker, but I haven't heard him cause any trouble lately. It's like the calm before the storm.

There's always a feeling of unease.

"I hope it's just my imagination."