This was the backstory Of Ace when he sailed of in the age of 17 before he met Whitebeard, He was walking trough an island with his Spade Pirate crew where a lot of snow Fell down, He was on his way to meet The pirate „Red Hair“ Shanks.

Crewmate: „Are you serious Captain?!“

Ace: „Of course I am! I need to see him! „Red Hair“ Shanks.“