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! About the Author: Eiichiro Oda embarked on his manga journey at just 17 years old, achieving second place in the prestigious Tezuka manga awards with his one-shot cowboy manga, Wanted! Following this early success, he honed his skills as an assistant to renowned manga creators like Nobuhiro Watsuki. Oda's talent was further recognized when he received the Hop Step Award for emerging artists. In 1997, he launched his iconic pirate saga, One Piece, in Weekly Shonen Jump, which rapidly rose to become one of Japan's most beloved manga series.