Pirate King: I'm determined to be the King of Sons-in-Law!

Chapter 155 Carrots and Sticks

Three days later, off the coast of Hezhi.

The pirate ship and the warship were in a chase, one after the other, but they maintained a safe distance from each other and did not fire any cannons.

The Spade Pirates seemed to have resigned themselves to their fate, knowing they couldn't shake off the black-haired man's pursuit, and simply gave up the struggle.

Go ahead and follow if you want.

Inside the medical room.

Ace opened his eyes, looked at the familiar ceiling and everything around him, and clenched his fists involuntarily.

"Damn it, I lost again!"

He could still find excuses for his defeat by Loya. If it were a real life-or-death battle, even if he couldn't defeat Loya, he wouldn't have lost too badly.

But this time he was defeated by Kaido's daughter.

A spiked club crackling with dark lightning flashed in Ace's mind.

He couldn't dodge that move!

"Squeak~~"

The door was pushed open by Diuss.

Seeing Ace sitting on the edge of the bed, Deus beamed with joy.

"Ace, you're finally awake!"

I'm sorry to have worried you.

Ace gave a bitter smile.

He had realized that with his current strength, he couldn't even see one of the Four Emperors, let alone challenge them.

If this continues, it will only lead our companions into the abyss.

"Dius, am I really useless?"

"That's not true at all."

Looking at Ace's dejected appearance, Deus knew very well how much the series of defeats had affected Ace.

In fact, they were also confused.

The dangers of the New World have long exceeded their tolerance; they have only been able to hold on until now because Ace is standing at the forefront.

But no one knows how long Ace can hold out. Neither the black-haired girl nor Kaido's daughter harbors any ill will towards them.

But not all enemies can be as benevolent as the two of them, and their luck can't always be that good.

Deuce suppressed his worries and gently comforted him, "Ace, don't think too much. You're the world-renowned Fire Fist, even the Navy invited you to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. We all firmly believe that you will become the Pirate King!"

"Thanks."

Ace forced himself to stay alert.

It was just a minor setback; he couldn't back down like that.

"By the way, Ace."

Remembering Loya's instructions, Deus said, "That black-haired man wants you to go find him after you wake up; it seems there's something important."

"Important matter?"

Ace looked extremely unwilling.

He knew without even guessing that it must be about the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The problem is, he doesn't want to become a Shichibukai.

Diuss shook his head and hesitated, "I don't know the specifics either, but the black-haired warship is right behind us. You'd better go."

If we don't go, the black-haired guy will come after us!

They really can't shake off the warships!

"I see."

Ace looked extremely unwilling.

Damn it, do you have to bully people like this!

Warship deck.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Yamato changed into a sergeant's uniform, leaned on the ship's railing, and looked at the boundless sea, feeling incredibly relaxed.

Unprecedented relaxation!

However, Yamato also has its own dilemmas.

"Loya, if I join the Navy, will I lose my freedom?"

"That depends on your definition of freedom."

Loya smiled and asked, "Yamato, what do you think freedom is?"

Is freedom like a pirate's endless adventure?

Yamato cautiously glanced at Loya's expression. She felt that she was so ignorant, and every time she was full of confidence, she was ruthlessly crushed.

"Haha, that's such a childish idea."

Loya couldn't help but laugh.

This little girl has learned her lesson so quickly.

"Pirates are indeed very free, but their freedom is built on the suffering of others, just like your father and his ilk."

"My father and the others aren't free!"

Yamato pouted. In her opinion, the great adventures recorded in Oden's diary were the only true form of freedom.

"Everyone's freedom is different."

Loya shook his head and said seriously, "But overall, the essence of freedom is to pursue the life you want."

"Pirates do not engage in production. In order to maintain their freedom, they will inevitably harm others through methods such as plundering and disrupting order."

"In my opinion, this is not freedom; it is depriving others of their freedom to satisfy one's own selfish desires."

"Our navy's duty is to combat these evildoers, maintain social order, and give more people the opportunity to choose and live freely."

Loya explained.

Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.

The reality is that most ordinary people struggle to survive, and the navy is not as righteous as one might expect.

How can we talk about freedom when the world is in such a terrible state?

Loya sighed and said, "Freedom, in my opinion, is the pursuit and realization of the life one desires, within the bounds of social order."

"oh."

Yamato nodded thoughtfully.

A half-understanding look is the same as not understanding at all.

"We have guests."

Loya watched Ace rapidly approaching on the speedboat and vigorously ruffled Yamato's hair: "You need to read more books from now on. I'll have Lu Yun tutor you. Don't be lazy!"

"Ah, me."

Both her big and small faces showed their distress; she didn't want to study.

Damn it, there's no freedom at all!

"Loya, can I—"

"There's no room for negotiation!"

Loya snorted coldly.

The most effective way to correct this girl's thinking is through reading. With knowledge, she will naturally be able to distinguish right from wrong.

Moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education should be pursued in an all-round way!

After a while.

"Clatter".

Ace jumped onto the deck of the warship and saw Loya standing against the wind. He obediently came and stood behind Loya.

He's just recovered from his injury; it's not advisable for him to be rough!

"Come with me."

"Okay, sure."

Loya brought Ace to the training room.

"Gurgle!"

Ace swallowed hard. This training room looked so big and high-class; he really wanted to move it onto his own ship.

Loya turned to Ace and said in a deep voice, "From now on, you will come here to train every night. I will guide you in mastering Haki, understand?"

"Ah, me, me, me!"

Ace was stunned.

He thought Loya was there because of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, never expecting that Loya had called him over to guide his training.

The difference is too big.

Loya glanced at Ace.

"Is there a problem?"

"No!"

Ace instinctively straightened his back.

He can still tell who treats him well.

And

Ace touched the bandage on his chest.

After being beaten by Yamato's Thunder Bagua, he deeply realized the importance of Haki. Even an ordinary iron rod can have destructive power when wrapped with Haki.

To defeat those monsters, the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit alone is not enough; he must also master the power of Haki!

He wants to become stronger!

Ace is fired up.

"Loya, when will you begin your training?"

"Now!"

Loya's lips curled up in a smile.

After beating up Ace so many times, it's time to give him a taste of sweetness. When the topic of the Seven Warlords of the Sea comes up again, I don't believe this kid will still be unmoved.

Ha, let's fight him!

(End of this chapter)