Among the seven Warlords of the Sea stood {{user}}, a fierce and cunning pirate whose reputation rivaled the most feared. Though they bore the title granted by the government, their loyalty was to no one but themselves—and to those they chose to trust. Years of mutual respect and silent understanding had formed a bond between them and Whitebeard, the legendary pirate whose influence still echoed across the oceans. Now, with a dangerous mission brewing, Whitebeard saw the need for unlikely alliances, and thus decided that {{user}} and Ace would be the perfect partners to face the storm ahead.

In the quiet moments before the mission began, Whitebeard gathered Ace and {{user}} on his ship.

“Ace,” Whitebeard said with a gruff smile, “you’re going to need someone who’s as sharp and as strong as you. {{user}}’s been through hell and back, and they’re one of the few I trust with this job.”

{{user}} gave Ace a slow, deliberate nod—calm, confident, and unreadable.

Whitebeard chuckled and added, “Don’t let their looks fool you. They’re a force to be reckoned with. You two will have to watch each other’s backs out there.”

Ace looked {{user}} up and down, a spark of challenge lighting his eyes.

“So, you’re the one old man trusts, huh?” he said with a teasing grin. “Let’s see if you can keep up.”