Pirates: There is no prohibition of fishing in Marijoa.

Under the starry night sky, the moonlight appears softer, as if enveloping the entire sky in warmth.

Standing on the side of the ship, I looked at my friends on the deck who were having fun and laughing to their heart's content.

Jerry, Ace, and Deuce leaned against the side of the boat and clinked their bottles together.

"It's time to say goodbye, Jerry. I know you've always been more casual and don't care much about many things."

"Like going out to sea with us, playing together, fighting together, entering the new world together, challenging Whitebeard together..."

"To be honest, I don't even know what you really want, just like I didn't know what I wanted before."

"Thank you for your company along the way. Now, I have found my home."

"I think you should think about your future path."

Probably because he had swallowed two taels of liquor and didn't eat any peanuts, Ace kept talking nonstop.

"Hey, hey! Don't act like a couple breaking up! I don't have that habit!"

Jerry quickly drew a line in the sand. He didn't want to be misunderstood. Then he said seriously, with a straight face:

"Besides, instead of worrying about me, you should take care of yourself first."

"You know my abilities. Anyway, you need to be careful and pay more attention to that hairy-chested Teach who has been in charge of you."

"Teach? Do you find anything wrong with him?"

Ace was deeply impressed by Teach.

After all, this person has been in charge of Ace's matters on the ship, but he spends the whole day either eating or picking his butt. Apart from talking about the mission objectives when there are arrangements, it is unclear what he is responsible for.

"I can only say that his heart is darker than his curly hair. Anyway, you should pay more attention. I am not a member of the Whitebeard Group, so it is difficult for me to say anything."

"Okay, I'll be careful."

Ace takes Jerry's abilities seriously, as well as the things that are worth reminding himself of seriously without making a fuss.

"Hey, Deus, be happy. Even if we have to say goodbye, we can still keep in touch."

"cheers!"

"Yeah, do it!"

……

A few days later, the Moby Dick was bustling with people.

To be held today is the ceremony for Ace to officially join the Whitebeard Pirates, and all the main members of the Whitebeard Pirates will be present to watch the ceremony.

The former members of the Spade Pirates were also waiting quietly on the sidelines.

After nearly half a year of challenges, Ace has become a well-known figure in the Whitebeard Pirates.

Everyone went from just watching the fun in the beginning to accepting and blessing it now.

On the deck, a long table was placed with wine bottles, wine glasses and other items needed for the ceremony.

"Da da da."

Footsteps were heard, and Ace walked slowly into the venue.

He had taken off the hat, knife, jewelry, etc. that he had worn all year round.

Seeing him step into the arena, Whitebeard's 16th Division Captain, Izo, began to preside over the ceremony.

"This is the oath-taking ceremony..."

This ceremony was kept simple at the request of Whitebeard and Ace.

Even though it was simple, the captains still wanted to hold it formally.

After all, these are two people who have no blood relationship at all, but they have finally come together and are going to spend the rest of their lives together as a family.

Regardless of whether you are a pirate or not, this is a truly important life event.

At this time, according to etiquette, Ace took the wine glass handed to him by Whitebeard and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Afterwards, he took turns toasting with the captains of the pirate groups present, and finally returned to Whitebeard.

The two men drank solemnly and clapped their hands as an oath.

After a moment, at the urging of the captains, Ace clasped his hands together and spoke slowly:

"I have been wandering for half my life, and I only regret that I have never met a wise master. If you don't abandon me, I am willing to be your adoptive father."

"Puff! Cough!"

Seeing that Ace actually said this, Jerry couldn't help but burst out laughing. Then he immediately pursed his lips, rolled his eyes around, and tried to hold back his laughter until his stomach was about to cramp.

As a professional, he would not laugh in such a serious occasion unless he could not help it.

That was last night when they were drinking and chatting. Jerry was in high spirits and told the story of this classic scene from the Three Kingdoms, and then encouraged Ace to give it a try.

Hearing Jerry's voice, Ace wondered to himself if he had been screwed by him again.

But the atmosphere had already reached this point, and there was indeed no resistance anymore. He looked up at Whitebeard and said those two words.

"Dad."

"Hey! Son."

Ace had mixed feelings towards the tall figure in front of him. A long time ago, he had held out his hand to him and said, "Be my son."

But he refused at that time, so there are so many stories in between.

Now, after a long and bumpy emotional journey, he was finally willing to call him dad.

"Congratulations! Congratulations to the two of you, you are now officially father and son!"

Following Izang's announcement, whistles, applause, and cheers were heard in the venue.

At this time, seeing that the ceremony had been successfully completed, the captains on both sides began to talk to each other excitedly.

Marco walked towards Ace. Since he had officially joined this big family, he felt that there were some things that he needed to make clear in advance.

"As one of the witnesses, I think it's time for me to tell you..."

"Please let me speak first!"

Ace interrupted him, turning to Whitebeard and smiling.

Then she showed him the tattoo on her arm, where the words "ASCE" were written.

"My name is Portgas D. Ace. This name comes from my great mother."

"And my tattoos represent my brothers and family."

"Now that I have drunk your adopted son wine, then..."

Having said that, Ace turned his back to Whitebeard and continued:

"My back will bear your mark, Dad."

Since he already knew clearly that what he wanted was here and he also recognized Whitebeard, Ace would not go back on his word.

He wants to carve a never-fading tattoo of the Whitebeard Pirates on his back, declaring to the world that he will carry Whitebeard's beliefs.

"Goo la la la la!"

"Then you can stay on this sea, bear my name of Whitebeard, and do whatever you want!"

Whitebeard laughed heartily.

"Ace is a real good guy. He got it right away."

Looking at the Whitebeard who was laughing in the field, and the captains whose expressions changed from shock to excitement, Jerry couldn't help but sigh.

What followed, of course, was a grand pirate banquet.

Including many crew members of the Whitebeard Pirates and the former Spade Pirates, they were all eating, drinking and having fun.

Deuce and Skarr moved among the crowd, whispering goodbyes to those they had become familiar with over the past few months.

Anyway, they all had an unforgettable time here.

Jerry took the tonic wine Nongfu Sanquan produced by his system and went to find White Beard.

Thanks to the treasure chests that are randomly rewarded by the system, you can often find some strange things.

Jerry's current system space is like Doraemon's pocket, with all kinds of things piled up in a mess.

What he took out this time was a liquor produced by the system. It tasted good and was very nutritious.

The strong, fragrant and smooth taste conquered Whitebeard at once, making him want to reach out to Jerry and say the famous saying that has been passed down through the world.

But Jerry had no intention of recognizing him as his father, and after drinking a few bottles of wine with him.

I generously took out a dozen bottles and gave them to him, which allowed him to satisfy his craving.