"Great Fire Ring's Flame Emperor!"
Ace shouted in response to Naruto. He raised the small fireball the size of a house with both hands and hurled it at Naruto.
Normal people wouldn't even dare to get close to the flame's domineering aura and terrifying heat.
Even Smoker's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He didn't dare to go up against the fireball. Sauron and Korby looked on cautiously. Without Naruto's orders, they were willing to believe in Naruto's strength.
The ground shook. Naruto moved in an instant. He dashed toward the fireball, formed a seal with both hands, and whispered.
"Earth Escape: Hardening Art."
Using the earth attribute to strengthen his body's defense, Naruto crashed into the Flame Emperor. He rushed into the inner part of the fireball, shocking Ace and Smoker.
Both of them didn't understand why Naruto would seek death.
The moment the fireball was about to hit the ground, Smoker wanted to run away. However, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.
Sparks flew in all directions. The huge fireball instantly exploded. Naruto rushed out. Apart from some smoke, there wasn't a single wound on his body.
He spread his arms and rushed toward Ace. The shocked Ace was completely stunned. He no longer had any strength to resist.
Naruto raised his hand. Lightning Blade condensed in his palm. The crackling Lightning Escape slammed into the motionless Ace. Ace, who seemed to have accepted his fate, closed his eyes. Perhaps he was about to give up.
The electric current hit Ace's body. This Ace didn't even make a sound. His legs were numbed by the electric current and he fell to the ground. He didn't even make a sound.
Ace curled the corner of his mouth and looked at Naruto.
"I understand now. What you said at the beginning wasn't wrong."
Naruto looked at Ace indifferently. Although he wanted him to be his subordinate, Luffy's matter definitely wouldn't make Ace willing to follow him. Thus, he would make Ace a chess piece. Coldly looking at Ace, Naruto said in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"You will be locked up in the Marine Headquarters, and there will be a public execution. Whitebeard and the Marine Headquarters will clash, and the two sides will fight. This is what I want to see. The conflict between one of the Yonko and the World Government will make it difficult for the Marine Headquarters to retreat. You can help me deal with the World Government."
Ace raised his head and looked at Naruto in horror. The other party's thoughts were actually on Naruto. This made him so angry that he wanted to kill Naruto with a flaming fist.
Unfortunately, his entire body was numb from the electric current, and he could no longer move.
Naruto stretched out his hand and turned to beckon Smoker.
"Tie this guy up and send him to the Marine headquarters."
"Yes."
With admiration in his eyes, Smoker respectfully gave Naruto a very formal Marine salute.
Stepping forward, without the slightest scruple, he used the Seastone's iron lock to lock Ace's body.
Ace's eyes trembled as he looked at Naruto. His voice trembled as he shouted.
"Naruto, you won't succeed."
"Hey, Hey, I know."
Without looking at Ace, Naruto calmly waved his hand and looked for Zoro and the others. If someone observed carefully, they would find a smile on the corner of Naruto's mouth, an extremely sinister smile.
Letting Ace enter the Marine Headquarters and then be killed is not helping the World Government, but it is a good trap for them. At this time, the Marine Headquarters, plus the righteous Smoker, can't know the danger of Ace.
Smoker, who will punish in the name of justice, will not let any pirate go.
Grabbing Ace, he saluted Naruto and said.
"Vice-Admiral, this time I will explain the situation of catching Ace to the Marine Headquarters."
"Don't bother, I don't have time now." Naruto smiled and turned to look at Smoker.
"Why don't you help me send this guy back? I have something important to do now and can't leave."
Without thinking much, Smoker bit his cigar and said.
"Happy to help."
Just as he was about to leave with the weak Ace, Naruto's words sounded behind him.
"By the way, leave Dusky here, I just need her help."
Smoker grinned and sighed that Naruto was really a pervert, but he still admired his strength and agreed without any hesitation.
At this time, Smoker didn't understand why Naruto didn't send Ace. Not only was he not free, but he was also afraid of being attacked by Whitebeard. This guy is Whitebeard's man. It is impossible to send him back safely.
When the time comes, he will fight with Whitebeard. If something happens to Dusky, Naruto will regret it.
So he casually found an excuse to let Dusky stay with him to protect her.
And Smoker is going to the Marine Headquarters to report to the Marine Headquarters, not to ask for credit, but to not let any pirate go.
Smoker firmly believes that a pirate will always be a pirate, that is the absolute symbol of the Marine.
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On the Marine ship, Smoker's face was full of joy.
Ace was seen by several Marines, and they couldn't believe it.
Dusky, who was carrying a box full of fruit on the boat, said without a gasp.
"Captain Smoker, isn't this Whitebeard's Ace, the big pirate with a bounty of 500 million?"
Looking at Ace's body that was tightly locked by Seastone, Dusky's eyes were full of surprise, and she couldn't help but open her mouth wide.
"Yes, this was caught by Vice-Admiral Naruto."
When Smoker said Vice-Admiral Naruto, his face was full of dignity, which was his admiration for the strong.
Looking straight at Dusky, he said lightly.
"By the way, Vice-Admiral has something to do with you. This time, I will escort him to the headquarters."
"Oh."
Tashigi, who responded faintly, her heart suddenly jumped. She didn't know why, but when she heard Naruto's name, she always felt a little restless and angry.
The ship didn't stay long and left, and the monitoring of Naruto was left behind by Smoker because he caught the big pirate.
Watching her ship leave, Tashigi turned her head blankly, followed the colonel's instructions, and came to a small restaurant.
Taking a deep breath, suppressing the feeling of wanting to see Naruto, she pushed open the door of the restaurant and walked in.
"Oh, Dusky's wife, come here quickly."
Naruto smiled and waved, making Dusky stunned. Looking around at the few people around the table in front of her, she hesitated whether to listen to Naruto.