Sho Hinata

Based on the novel series One Piece: Ace’s Story, the action-packed prequel featuring the adventures of Luffy’s beloved brother Ace! In a grand adventure from the pen of renowned manga artist Boichi, readers can follow the story of the man who lived like a wildfire, from the moment he formed the Spade Pirates. Discover the daring piratical feats of Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat Luffy’s legendary older brother! Witness Ace’s exploits with such larger-than-life characters as Whitebeard, Shanks, and Jimbei! Taken prisoner by the Whitebeard Pirates, Ace continues to challenge the great Emperor of the Sea, knowing that he’ll never be King of the Pirates if he can’t best all his rivals. After exchanging blows time and time again, the proximity to Whitebeard’s fiery soul begins to have an effect on Ace…Will his life be forever changed? Experience Ace’s backstory in never-before-published scenes of excitement and daring! Also, check out artist Boichi’s bonus rendition of Nami and Kalifa’s battle from Enies Lobby!

Based on the novel series One Piece: Ace’s Story, the action-packed prequel featuring the adventures of Luffy’s beloved brother Ace! In a grand adventure from the pen of renowned manga artist Boichi, readers can follow the story of the man who lived like a wildfire, from the moment he formed the Spade Pirates. Discover the daring piratical feats of Fire Fist Ace, Straw Hat Luffy’s legendary older brother! Witness Ace’s exploits with such larger-than-life characters as Whitebeard, Shanks, and Jimbei! Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a loyal crew of like-minded buccaneers—including Masked Deuce, Mihal, Skull, and the wild Kotatsu, and forms the Spade Pirates. Witness the power of the Devil Fruit as it bestows Fire Fist’s fearsome punching power! Piratical feats abound as Ace and his Spade Pirates head toward the New World and the dreaded Captain Whitebeard. Don’t miss the bonus chapter featuring Straw Hat swordsman Zolo!

Adventure on the high seas continue in these stories featuring the characters of One Piece! Get the backstory on Luffy’s brother Ace! Contains the origin story of Luffy’s adopted brother Ace, and tales of his thrilling quest for the legendary One Piece treasure. After an undersea tangle with mermaids and fish-men, Portgaz D. Ace leads his Spade Pirates crew to the New World, a place where pirate masters and rookies battle for territory and treasure. As he flees memories of his secret past, Ace seeks pirating infamy so powerful it will change the world order. To achieve this goal, he sets his sights on one of the strongest fleets in the ocean—the Whitebeard Pirates, ruled over by dread pirate Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world!

Adventure on the high seas continue in these stories featuring the characters of One Piece! Get the backstory on Luffy’s brother Ace! This volume contains the origin story of Luffy’s adopted brother Ace, and tales of his thrilling quest for the legendary One Piece treasure. Washed up on the shores of a deserted island at the edge of the East Blue Sea, two men from different backgrounds unite in their shared thirst for adventure. One of them, Portgaz D. Ace, will follow in his infamous father’s footsteps as the fearless captain of a pirate crew. The other, Masked Deuce, becomes the reluctant first member of Ace’s Spade Pirates. Survival is not enough for these seafaring buccaneers, as together they seek treasure, excitement, and a route to the New World.