One Piece - Heaven Defying Comprehension!

Ace struggled to open his eyes as a burst of light flooded his vision.

The first thing he saw was an incredibly gentle face.

But at this moment, the owner of that face, Portgas D. Rouge, looked weak and worn, her forehead covered in beads of sweat. Each breath she took seemed to drain all her remaining strength.

In order to evade the relentless pursuit of the Marines and the World Government, Rouge extended her pregnancy from ten to twenty months, at the cost of her life.

Now, Rouge had expended all her life force.

Yet, despite the fuel of life burning out, with her end drawing near, Rouge's face was filled with a joy that came from deep within her soul. Her gaze upon Ace was full of tenderness and the deepest affection.

"Roger's child?"

Beside Rouge's bed stood a burly man clad in a black suit.

His usually steadfast eyes were now filled with a complex mix of emotions.

This man was none other than Marine hero, Monkey D. Garp!

It seemed almost absurd for a Marine hero to be in the same room with the wife and child of the Pirate King.

But Rouge, the Pirate King's wife, seemed unaware of the Marine hero's presence. She took a deep breath, looking at Ace in her arms with endless tenderness in her eyes, and began to speak slowly.

"Ace, make sure you eat well and don't be picky. Grow up strong and healthy.

Remember to take a hot bath on time every day. Don't stay up late, and always ensure you get enough sleep.

Make plenty of friends. This ocean is vast, and you'll definitely make many friends. But remember, you don't need many true friends—just a few who are genuine.

Wait until you're at least twenty before you start drinking. Excessive drinking is harmful, so be careful.

In the future, Ace, you'll find yourself interested in women, but be careful not to be led astray by unfamiliar ones. Find someone like your mother.

Ace, as the son of Roger, you will face many painful and sorrowful experiences in the future. You must stay strong and true to yourself, and always hold onto your dreams.

And, you must also have the confidence to realize those dreams...

And, and..."

By this time, Rouge was already in tears, her gentle face streaked with sorrow.

"There are still so many things I want to teach you, and I wish I could always be by your side...

Mom loves you."

With all her remaining strength, Rouge kissed Ace on the forehead and slowly closed her eyes.

...

Ace felt the warmth on his forehead and Rouge's body, which was gradually cooling, and his eyes began to well up with tears.

As an orphan in his previous life, he had never experienced such pure and unconditional maternal love.

But now, Rouge's life had come to an end.

Even Garp, a hardened man, was deeply moved by this pure display of maternal love and stood silent for a long time.

But soon, Garp's Observation Haki picked up on something unusual.

"Rouge?"

Even though his Observation Haki had already told him that Rouge's life force had faded, Garp still tried calling out to her.

...

Silently, Garp took Ace from Rouge's lifeless arms.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure he grows up safely."

Garp's gaze, once filled with complex emotions, now reflected a resolute determination as he spoke.

To ensure the safety of the Pirate King's child, this Marine hero made the strongest vow he could.

At that moment, as Ace lay in Garp's arms, he unconsciously reached out to Rouge with his small hands, his eyes still filled with longing for his mother's love.

...

Suddenly, Ace's vision darkened.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself surrounded by Marines.

Beside him stood a heroic-looking man with short blonde hair.

Dark King Rayleigh?!

Ace's heart skipped a beat.

"Roger Pirates! Surrender now!" 

A Marine Vice Admiral stood at the forefront of the Marines, roaring with a voice that was clearly trembling.

"Oh? Hahaha...!"

A hearty, Haki-filled laugh escaped from Ace's mouth.

"If you want to capture me, you'll need to bring Garp and Sengoku here. Hahahaha...!"

After the laughter faded, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and a terrifying purple-black aura erupted from him.

BOOM!

Purple-black lightning surged out, shaking the very earth and sky.

The clouds overhead rolled back and dissipated in an instant.

The countless Marines before him, including the Vice Admiral, rolled their eyes and collapsed, unconscious.

There is no one who can stand before a true king.

An ant isn't even qualified to gaze upon a king.

Conqueror's Haki!

...

In the next instant, the scene shattered, and Rouge's image reappeared in Ace's mind.

"Your heaven-defying comprehension, driven by intense emotional fluctuations and personal visualization, has awakened your Conqueror's Haki!"

Garp, who was still holding Ace, suddenly felt a change in the atmosphere.

BOOM!