![]() “Can’t you understand how ungrateful it is for a child to die before his parent, Squard? That little stab wound didn’t affect my lifespan. Oda must like him because he gives him such powerful, meaningful lines. Even while dying (and I am now reconvinced he will sacrifice himself to help Luffy and Ace escape) he still looks out for his sons. I am now convinced you have a second fruit power that involves tugging on heart strings. You keep dragging everyone’s heart through the wringer. Whitebeard didn’t agree with it, either, and stopped the ship with one hand (awesome). Not sure I agree with that, but hell, it’s their choice. His crew sure are loyal, willing to die for his mistake. Then Squard turned up, powering the Moby Dick v.2 across the ice like a tank, ready to use it as a bomb that would blow up himself, his crew and Marineford, so the others could take Ace and go. Akainu, who eventually did, was like, “NOPE. Kizaru didn’t step up, so I can’t say either way if he would be a bad match up for Ace. Was it the prime example of a bad match up (Ace’s fire melted Aokiji’s ice) or is Ace on Aokiji’s level, generally? I cannot decide. Whatever the case, Ace’s clash with Aokiji was great to watch. Does Ace acknowledge that one day Luffy might make good on that promise? “Then let me protect you for now.”įor now. Doubt it but good luck.” When Aokiji jumped in, he knew Luffy wasn’t ready to face him yet but was tactful about Luffy’s pride. Old habits die hard. “I’ll become stronger than you, one day!” Ace did not ridicule Luffy or say, “Yeah, sure. There was still brotherly banter, though. Hopefully, he’ll be able to pay them back one day. He laughed and said, "Whitebeard and the others helped me do it.” He recognised the sacrifices everyone made to help him achieve his goal. ![]() Likewise, Luffy also gives credit where it’s due. You got stronger!“ He gives his little brother the credit for his hard word and bloody-minded determination. He was happy Luffy rescued him and commended him on how strong he had become. "Never thought I’d be saved by you one day. ![]() Unlike other shounen characters (like, say, Bakugou from BnHA, Sasuke from Naruto, or Vegeta from DB) being saved is not a stain on his pride. What I liked best about this scene was Ace’s happiness and pride at discovering how far Luffy had come. Ace is a good guy. Even though Luffy has Gear 3rd now, I still think 2nd is the most effective move-set. I still think Ace’s Firefly has a grace and beauty about it you won’t expect from a rugged, piratical user. Buggy would love them (remember when they partied together on Buggy’s ship? Ah… memories). Ace’s fruit powers really are awesome, in the old sense of the word, and flashy too. It was great seeing them fight seriously together for the first time. (I may also have clapped but I don’t want to admit it.) The morale boost when Ace, Luffy and Mr 3 appeared and the cheers that went up made me grin. Oda shows no mercy when he wants to elicit emotion, does he? Goes straight for the jugular. I won’t believe it, anyway, until I see a body and that vivre card is cinders and ashes.Īnd Whitebeard, ugh. I don’t think Ace is dead (because he’s a logia fruit user and a fist through the chest is a big deal but nothing insurmountable). Now it forced you to square up to Akainu who has a more powerful version of your fruit. Your pride forced you to chase Blackbeard. That is exactly how you got into this situation. Your pride and loyalty - two of your biggest strengths - were used against you by a slick, clever liar who knew exactly how to take advantage. 481-482: “Ace Rescued! Whitebeard’s Final Order!” and “The Power That Can Burn Even Fire! Akainu’s Ruthless Pursuit”įor you, for Luffy, for Whitebeard and everyone who risked their lives to save you.
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