One Piece: I'm Destined to Be the Son-in-Law King!-Chapter 145: Headquarters’ Betrayal?!

"Fire Gun!"

Ace shot his hands forward like pistols, sending fiery bullets whizzing at Roya with a rapid "Ka-ta-ta-ta!" But Roya wasn't even slowed down by the attacks.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

Roya gracefully swung Rain Cutter, each strike effortlessly knocking aside the fire bullets as he steadily closed the distance between himself and Ace.

"If that's all you've got, you'd better give up now," Roya stated calmly.

"Huh? I've barely used any of my power!"

Ace's forehead bulged with veins as he quickly switched his attack. He held out his palms, and small, glowing green orbs drifted toward Roya, like flickering fireflies.

These weren't ordinary fireflies; they were condensed balls of flame. If they struck, they'd explode, or Ace could detonate them himself.

As the fiery orbs swarmed around Roya, Ace grinned and activated his ability.

"Firefly Fire Daruma Bomb!"

"Boom, boom, boom!!!"

The fireflies blazed brightly, erupting in a series of explosions around Roya. Each explosion wasn't particularly strong, but the continuous chain reaction instantly engulfed him in a sea of flames!

"How's that?!" Ace yelled, confident in his attack.

"Not bad," a quiet voice answered from within the inferno.

Ace's eyes widened in disbelief. He saw that an invisible wall seemed to be protecting Roya, keeping the flames at bay.

"Stasis Shield!"

Roya sheathed his blade. Before the shield created by Rain Cutter vanished, he leaped up and used Moon Walk to escape the fiery trap.

"Razor!"

Combining Shave with Moon Walk, Roya's body blurred into a series of afterimages as he changed direction with incredible speed. In an instant, he was above Ace, his right leg descending with immense force!

"Iron Body: Battle Axe!"

"So fast!" Ace thought, barely registering the attack. He couldn't see clearly, but his instincts kicked in. He twisted his body, his burning arms forming rings of fire.

Then, his body burst into even brighter flames.

"Flame Commandment - Flame Pillar!"

A towering pillar of scorching flames shot toward the sky!

"..."

Roya's eyes narrowed. He didn't try to avoid the attack. Instead, he focused Haki on his leg and forcefully chopped downward!

The moment his leg hit the flame pillar, it sliced through it, but the flames seared and ignited his leg.

Pain!

Haki couldn't completely withstand the intense heat!

But he could endure it!

His burning leg ripped through the flame pillar and slammed into the back of Ace's neck!

"Crack!"

The sound of bone breaking was sickeningly clear!

Ace's eyes rolled back, and a large mouthful of blood gushed from his mouth. His body crashed to the ground, the force of the impact sending cracks spreading across the earth like a spiderweb with a resounding "boom."

Consciousness... fading...

He never expected Roya to ignore the damage from the Flame Pillar and relentlessly attack, nor did he imagine that the Pillar's impact would fail to stop Roya's kick.

His neck bone was fractured!

"Thud!"

The sound of footsteps landing nearby.

"You lost, Ace."

"..."

Ace struggled to open his eyes and saw Roya standing beside him.

He had lost.

He had been completely defeated.

His dream of becoming Famous in the World was about to end.

How can I fall here!

Ace roared softly, using every ounce of strength to push himself up. He hung his head, looking like a wounded animal making a final, desperate stand.

Roya's eyes turned cold as he drew Rain Cutter.

If this kid still wanted to resist, he'd cripple him first. Ace had chosen this path, and now he had to face the consequences.

"Senior Roya!"

Just then, Lu Yun arrived, quickly grabbing Roya's sword arm.

Roya frowned.

Lu Yun must have a good reason for stopping him. Could it be that a powerful Enemy had arrived?

Whitebeard?

"What's the problem?"

"It's Vice Admiral Momonga's emergency call!"

Lu Yun handed the Den Den Mushi to Roya.

Roya was surprised.

Even though he'd angered Vice Admiral Momonga so much that he probably never wanted to see him again, why would he suddenly contact him now?

Momonga's voice came from the Den Den Mushi, serious and grave: "Roya, stop fighting Fire Fist Ace immediately."

"What do you mean, Vice Admiral Momonga?"

Roya picked up the Den Den Mushi, glanced at Lu Yun, signaling her to keep an eye on Ace, and moved a little away to prevent Ace from overhearing the conversation.

Marineford, Marine Headquarters.

Momonga held the Den Den Mushi, his face set in a stern expression: "Headquarters has decided to invite Fire Fist Ace to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. You are assigned this mission!"

"Wait, what?!"

Roya was stunned.

Ace, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

He had just beaten Ace and was about to haul him back to headquarters.

And now this?

Roya had anticipated potential problems, like Whitebeard showing up to rescue Ace - a small possibility, but still possible.

If he remembered correctly, Whitebeard knew Ace's true identity and planned to make him his successor.

But the Marines had been watching the Whitebeard Pirates, and they would detect any unusual activity, so he wasn't too worried.

But now, he was being stabbed in the back by his own side?

His war contribution, worth over two hundred million Belly, gone just like that?

Not hearing Roya's response, Vice Admiral Momonga grew worried. Headquarters had been discussing recruiting "Fire Fist" Ace for a month.

Ace was young, strong, and a powerful Logia-type user. He was still a Rookie, but his Potential was obvious.

Just like the "Pirate Empress" in the past.

Betting early!

Plus, the Spade Pirates hadn't done anything too terrible; their behavior was acceptable.

There was no better candidate for the Seven Warlords of the Sea than Fire Fist Ace.

Then, Headquarters received word that the 11th Division had encountered Ace, so they quickly held a meeting and decided to offer Ace a position among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Momonga said sternly, "Rear Admiral Roya, follow Headquarters' orders!"

"Wait--"

"No need to wait, follow orders!"

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"Click!"

Momonga hung up the Den Den Mushi, letting out a sigh of relief. He was afraid Roya would cause Unexpected Problems; the kid didn't give him any room to argue.

Roya stared at the Den Den Mushi, his face dark.

Countless curses filled his mind, but they all boiled down to one thought.

"Those Mohawks are hideous!"

Well, what could he do? He was just an employee.

Roya walked toward Ace, a laugh building in his chest the angrier he got.

This result wasn't so bad.

"Ace, your Luck has arrived."

Roya crouched down and poked Ace's swollen face.

"I'm not arresting you."

"Huh?"

Ace was about to struggle, but when he heard that Roya wasn't going to arrest him, he was stunned, his heart filled with disbelief.

He thought his Life was about to end!

What was happening?

Was Roya being sentimental?

No, he wasn't that kind of Man!

There was a catch, there had to be a catch!

Ah, he understood!

Roya was probably trying to use him to wipe out the entire Spade Pirates in one fell swoop!

What a despicable Man!

"It's not what you think."

Roya saw Ace's wary look and felt his gums ache with anger.

"We Marines are planning to recruit you as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. If you agree, we'll be allies, understand?"

"Seven Warlords of the Sea? Me?"

Ace was dazed.

He had heard of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Only the strongest Pirates qualified. Serving as one of them was like becoming a puppet of the World Government.

"I would never do such a thing--..."

"Don't refuse so quickly. I'll give you half a day to think about it. Becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea won't hurt you."

Roya patted Ace on the shoulder and turned to his Subordinates.

"Withdraw!"

"Yes, Rear Admiral Roya!"

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