Novel Full Chapter 347: Whitebeard: Did I Say You Could Chase?!
Chapter 347: Chapter 347: Whitebeard: Did I Say You Could Chase?!
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the ability: Flame!]
[Flame: You can generate and control fire!]
Still the same simple description.
Similar to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Do all Logia-type abilities have such concise descriptions…?
Vir stared at the system’s information.
He could feel the fire elements around him radiating an extremely friendly aura toward him.
Vir also understood that this ability was probably about the same as Ace’s.
Not bad.
This ability was pretty good.
This time, he had harvested nearly three million negative points from Ace.
On top of that, he got this ability.
Already a huge win.
Flame was actually an incredibly strong ability.
It’s just that Ace clearly hadn’t developed it very well.
If you push the temperature to the extreme, you could melt your enemy in a single strike.
Or you could focus on support, training in physical combat while using flame as a booster.
Fire, when used for acceleration or mobility, offers advantages other elements can’t match.
Even your busted little ship uses fire for propulsion.
So why didn’t Ace ever think about using fire to propel himself?
The more Vir thought about it, the more he felt Ace was a bit of an idiot.
He actually focused on expanding range.
No matter how big you make it, what’s the point?
If you can’t kill them, you still can’t kill them.
But if, during battle, flames could suddenly erupt from any part of your body to act as thrusters…
Then whether it’s ambushing, sharp turns, or dodging, everything would become much easier.
In Vir’s eyes, this ability was excellent.
Mastered properly, it could provide significant advantages in combat.
Right now, watching Ace rolling wildly on the ground, Vir was also a little puzzled.
The flames Ace had spat out earlier…
They really did seem a lot stronger.
Vir, sitting right beside him, had felt it most clearly.
In terms of raw power, the Flame-Flame Fruit had basically doubled in strength.
But that didn’t make sense.
Vir had treated Ace just a few months ago.
It hadn’t been a year yet.
He shouldn’t have gotten stronger.
A quick sweep with Observation Haki revealed no changes in Ace’s body.
Only his ability had strengthened.
Hiss—
What the hell was going on?
Had his treatment accidentally triggered another bug?
Could it be… that Flame-Flame devil stuck together with Ace?
After a brief thought, Vir felt this was highly possible.
He even vaguely remembered hearing those two chatting!
No mistake.
Case closed!
Normally, Devil Fruit users couldn’t sense the devils inside them.
But now… Ace and his devil were practically twins.
If Ace claimed he could sense his devil now, Vir wouldn’t be surprised at all.
Could it be…
That all of this was due to being able to communicate with the devil and strengthening their bond?
Vir wasn’t sure.
But he still had one more use of that overpowered item.
Next time, he’d have to examine it carefully!
As for now… Honestly, Vir kind of wanted to leave. He didn’t want to fight.
If he made a move here…
Then Whitebeard’s old ass wouldn’t get treated.
The injuries in his neck?
A piece of cake. Barely any effort needed.
But leaving now was clearly inappropriate.
If he just up and left…
Wouldn’t that be blatantly abandoning everyone?
Vir was brooding over this.
Meanwhile, Whitebeard and the others, seeing Ace actually, truly resurrected…
Their expressions were a sight to behold.
“HOLY CRAP, ACE! YOU GOOD, ACE?! YOU ALRIGHT, ACE?!”
“ACE! THANK MY GODFATHER! YOU WERE HALF-DEAD, AND HE STILL DRAGGED YOU BACK! GODFATHER IS A LEGEND, MAN!”
“THANK GOD! IT’S SO GOOD THAT YOU’RE ALRIGHT!”
Watching his sons nearly jump out of their skins with excitement, Whitebeard’s face broke into a relieved, fatherly smile.
Ace was back.
That was all that mattered.
Another huge debt to that brat.
Sigh.
He’d never repay it in his lifetime.
Guess it’s up to Ace and Marco to pay it off slowly.
He had already made up his mind.
Ace had just recovered from death—he shouldn’t be fighting.
As his father, it was time for him to step up.
*CLANG!*
His bisento, Murakumogiri, slammed into the ground.
Whitebeard glared at Vir and bellowed,
“Brat! It’s time for you to leave! I—”
Before he could finish—
Vir instantly vanished.
Whitebeard: “…”
Silence.
Dead silence.
A suffocating, tomb-like silence.
Bro.
You just leave the moment it’s mentioned?
We get it. You don’t wanna stay a second longer.
Whitebeard’s mustache twitched.
The veins on his forehead were practically visible.
That damn brat…
Really hasn’t changed at all.
Still as infuriating as ever.
Meanwhile, Vir—who had already teleported away, swapped places with Chiba, and then swapped back—nodded approvingly at Whitebeard’s constipated expression.
Old man Whitebeard, living up to his decades as a crafty old monster.
A true veteran.
He’d seen right through Vir’s desire to leave.
Impressive.
But seeing Whitebeard’s clenched fist and gritted teeth,
Vir scratched his head.
Come on, it’s a joke.
You told me to go, so I went, right?
Back when you told me to hold back and I ignored you,
You got mad.
Now I’m following orders like a champ, and you’re still not satisfied!
While thinking this,
Vir continued moving toward the Marines’ side.
From what Whitebeard said,
It sounded like he was planning to cover their retreat.
If he didn’t want to get caught in the crossfire, he had to hurry over.
Best to observe first—it’d make treatment easier later.
Once the real fighting started, as long as he changed faces carefully, no one would notice.
Treating Whitebeard would have to be done as himself.
Chiba had no reason to do it.
Later, if he used Chiba’s identity to treat people, he’d have to claim that he’d apprenticed under Vir.
After demonstrating such incredible medical skills, the Marines would probably be less suspicious of doctors with similar techniques.
After all, what’s wrong with learning from the pinnacle of medicine?
There might even be a wave of imitators later.
Whether that’d be enough to throw off the Marines’ suspicion…
If not, he’d just figure something else out.
Meanwhile, Whitebeard took a moment to steady himself.
Then, with a mighty wave of his hand, he roared.
“ACE HAS BEEN SAVED! EVERYONE—RETREAT!!”
His voice thundered across the battlefield,
Reigniting the flames of war!
“OOOOOH!!!”
A unified cheer erupted.
“Trying to leave? Not so easy! You’re not going anywhere!”
Zephyr growled, clearly displeased.
When Vir had shown up,
Zephyr hadn’t even gotten close to him.
That really rubbed him the wrong way.
No sooner had he spoken,
A golden flash crashed down near Whitebeard.
Shiki glanced at Whitebeard.
Seeing his resolute face, Shiki didn’t bother persuading him.
With a thought,
Every pirate on the battlefield was suddenly lifted into the air by their clothing!
All except one…
“ESCAPE?! NOT ON MY WATCH!”
“STOP THEM! DON’T LET THEM FLEE!”
Seeing their nearly defeated opponents suddenly vanish,
Many Marines kicked off with Geppo, trying to chase them down.
Even Kuzan, Kizaru, and Zephyr lunged straight for Ace.
Bullet had gone idle the moment Vir left.
Now, he sat back with an amused smirk, watching the chaos unfold.
But at that moment—
Whitebeard, who had remained still until now, finally moved.
Eyes blazing with fury,
He raised both hands and clawed at the air above him.
Then—YANK!
*CRACK—!!!*
Space itself split under his grip,
And a devastating shockwave erupted downward,
Crushing every Marine foolish enough to leave the ground…