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!

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!