Chapter 9: Arrival of the Whitebeard Pirates, Father and Son Reunion

After revealing their identities, the old mayor treated the two of them with the highest standard.

In the following days, Jon and Ace's life in 'Luji Town' was quite comfortable.

During the day, eat, eat, eat, eat.

At night, eat, eat, eat, eat.

As if to make up for the suffering he had endured in Impel Down, Ace started a crazy eating mode.

Speaking of which, one has to mention the domineering aspect of the 'Flare-Flare Fruit'.

No matter how much one eats, it can be completely burned into calories, not affecting the body figure at all, it can be called the highest level of weight loss black technology!

Days passed one by one.

Just when Jon thought that the whole town would be eaten up by Ace's endless binge eating, a giant battleship shaped like a whale swaggered into the harbor.

The Moby Dick.

The 'Whitebeard Pirates' have arrived!

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"Jon, let's go!"

Hearing the old town chief say that Whitebeard himself had arrived, Ace was extremely excited and pulled Jon straight to the seaside without saying a word.

Jon fully understood Ace's feelings.

To be honest, he was also a bit excited.

After all, that's Edward Newgate, known as the 'World's Strongest Man'!

They rushed all the way.

The two of them crossed the street and went straight to the dock.

On the side of the dock, many people had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Ace's figure, they immediately cheered.

"Ace!"

"You guy, you actually managed to escape from a ghost place like Impel Down, you really good!"

"Hahahaha, we're going to have a banquet today!"

Marco, Jozu, Vista...

Dozens of division captains of the Whitebeard Pirates surrounded Ace.

Behind them, on the railing of the Moby Dick's deck, countless pirate minions were shouting loudly.

"Ace, welcome home!"

Ace's eyes turned red.

"I..."

"Alright, whatever you have to say, say it later, dad is waiting for you!"

Marco stopped Ace's unfinished words, then turned to look at Jon.

"You are the 'Madman' who caused a ruckus in Impel Down, Jon Joestar, right? Thank you for saving Ace, our Whitebeard Pirates owe you a favor."

As soon as the Marco finished speaking, there were countless responses from all around.

"Yes, yes, yes! From now on, we are all our own people, if you need any help, just come to us!"

The more they talked, the more chaotic it became, Marco scratched his eyebrows helplessly, showing Jon an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, we are just like this, used to being casual... Alright, let's board the ship first, pops is getting anxious."

Board the ship?

Where is there time to leisurely board the ship!

Ace couldn't wait any longer, he exerted force on his legs, directly turned into a flame and flew onto the Moby Dick.

He landed squarely on the deck.

He looked up and immediately saw the burly old man sitting not far away, and his tears couldn't stop.

"Pops!"

"Stupid son."

Whitebeard's eyes were full of gratification.

Whitebeard was clearly happy, even the corners of his mouth were curved, but he didn't spare his words, "Hurry up and come over, let me have a good look at you!"

"Pops!"

Ace ran to Whitebeard in three or five steps.

With a thud, he knelt down directly.

"Pops, it's my fault, I made you worry!"

"Stupid son!"

Hearing this, Whitebeard raised his hand, as if to hit him!

But at the last moment, Whitebeard turned the hit into a hug, and hugged Ace.

"What nonsense are you talking about, it's good that you're okay."

Not his own son, but better than his own son.

Whitebeard can die for each of his sons, of course, including Ace.

Ace bit his teeth hard, not wanting to lose face in front of his dad, but his tears flowed like a broken faucet, "Pops... I... By the way, Teach... Teach wants to harm you... next time, I will definitely kill him..."

"I'll handle Teach's matter myself, you just stay on the ship at ease."

Upon hearing the name 'Blackbeard', a hint of anger flashed in the Whitebeard's eyes.

Shanks had warned him before, but he didn't take it seriously.

It wasn't until Ace was defeated and sent to the navy by Teach, who then transformed into one of the 'Shichibukai', that Whitebeard realized what kind of wolf his former son really was.

This grudge, must be avenged!

Not just for Ace, but for the entire Whitebeard Pirate Crew.

A small tree that is not trimmed will not grow straight.

As a parent, it's only right to discipline a disobedient child!

"No, let me..."

Ace still wanted to say something.

Whitebeard glared, his tone quite firm.

"No need to say more, since he dared to hurt my beloved son, I will definitely not let him go!"

Many years without making a move, people gradually forgot the terror of 'Whitebeard'.

Did they really think he couldn't wield a sword anymore?

A hint of killing intent flashed across the Whitebeard's face.

Ace felt both ashamed and warm in his heart.

Whitebeard laughed, and with his fan-like big hand, he randomly ruffled Ace's hair, "Alright, we'll talk about this later, your return is more important than anything else."

After a pause, the old man said again, "Didn't you have a friend you wanted to introduce to me, where is he?"

Coincidentally.

The moment his words fell, Jon, led by Marco and others, just happened to board the Moby Dick.

Ace quickly wiped away the tears on his face, not wanting to lose face in front of Jon.

Whitebeard didn't say anything, he just looked at Jon with a smile.

First impression, handsome.

With a rugged face and spirited eyes, this kid indeed had a good skin.

Second impression, crazy.

Seeing the world-famous Pirate Emperor, this kid was not only not timid, but stared straight at him, with an eager look...

Wait, eager?

Whitebeard leaned forward slightly, smiled and said, "Kid, are you Jon?"

"Yes, I am Jon."

Jon bowed slightly.

"Whitebeard, hello."

As the heir to a billion-dollar conglomerate, young master Jon has attended quite a few celebrity dinners.

This small scene, he could handle it in a minute, how could he possibly be stage fright.

Whitebeard casually said, "Looking at your eyes, it seems like you want to fight me."

Jon spread his hands.

"In front of the 'World's Strongest Man', it's understandable to have an urge to prove something.

"Gurarararara, what an interesting kid."

Jon has done a favor for Ace, which is also a favor for their Whitebeard Pirates. Remembering the news from the navy headquarters not long ago about the public execution of Ace, Whitebeard's gaze at Jon became softer.

"You, are very good."

Then Whitebeard said again.

"Do you want to be my son?"