Chapter 785 Extra Sixty-Five Sun Flame Shadow
"Portcas D. Ace?"
When this meaningful name was read out, the originally lazy expression on Adrian's face instantly disappeared without a trace, replaced by a look of great interest.
"Shanks, are you sure it's this one?"
In the past two years or so, Adrian has speculated more than once about how the destiny of the protagonist Shin, the Third Straw Hat, and Luffy Boy in the original work will change.
To be fair.
Monkey D. Luffy, the straw hat boy who dreams of becoming the "Pirate King", has set sail from the Windmill Village in the East China Sea, recruiting companions, fighting powerful enemies, and taking risks all the way until he becomes the "Fifth Pirate Emperor" "Position...
In the ups and downs along the way, "family background" or "blood factors" played the weakest role.
Don't look at what everyone is joking about: "Luffy got married, and Akainu is the only one left in the Navy headquarters", "I heard you want to cause trouble for my family? Well... go ahead" and the like.
But in fact, Luffy has [really] relied on "father's power" only once along the way! (This refers to direct help)
When he was about to leave the East China Sea and enter Roger Town, Luffy was sent to Roger's execution platform by Master Bucky. The moment before the execution knife was about to cut his neck, Drago used his hurricane The fruit's ability summoned a thunder and lightning, directly intervened in this matter, and stopped it! (At the same time, I gained a die-hard fan)
Further on...
Luffy really has never relied on factors such as family background or blood inheritance to bully others...
Most of the time, Luffy relied on his "personal force", or his "super luck", or his "charisma" to overcome difficulties and tests.
And in the above-mentioned "most of the time", what Luffy relies on the most is none other than the "Superman Rubber Fruit"!
Previously, due to Adrian's interference, the Red-haired Pirates did not collect the "Rubber Fruit".
Even if the Red-Haired Pirates stayed in the East China Sea for two years, it was impossible for Shanks to directly conjure a "rubber fruit" out of thin air and give it to Luffy.
Adrian had guessed, if "Straw Hat Boy" loses his rubber fruit, what kind of modification or compensation "predetermined fate" will give him...
Will he take another extremely powerful fruit?
Or will he rely on a pair of "iron fists" and a "smile" to directly start the voyage?
Adrian had also speculated whether Shanks, who accidentally lost the Rubber Fruit, would come directly to ask for this significant Devil Fruit...
But what he never expected was...
Shanks actually didn't plan to give the rubber fruit to Luffy, but planned to give it to Ace? ?
What expansion is this? ? ?
"Of course it's Ace! But I prefer to call him 'Gol D. Ace', but little Ace is more used to your name."
Shanks raised his glass and took a sip of wine.
"Adrian, how do you know about Ace and Luffy?"
"I have been to the East China Sea more than once!"
Adrian teased.
"I even witnessed little Ace peeing directly on the palm of his daddy Barrett's hand when he was a baby——"
Eh?
It seems like he accidentally revealed a big piece of information about Barrett?
"Really? Hahaha, that scene must be very interesting!"
Shanks laughed happily.
"Little Ace once told me about Senior Barrett. Under the guidance of Senior Barrett and Mr. Garp, he has grown up very well..."
"What about Luffy?"
Adrian was still a little curious as to why Shanks in this world would accidentally choose Ace instead of Luffy.
"Luffy...haha, that little one is also very noisy."
Shanks smiled and shook his head, a flash of memory flashing in his eyes.
When he first stayed in Windmill Village, Shanks also hesitated about the two boys Ace and Luffy.
It is no exaggeration to say that Shanks sensed in Luffy some of the personal qualities that Captain Roger possesses, that cheerful smile, that wild dream...
but!
Ace is Captain Roger's child!
The reason is that simple.
The smile on Shanks' face faded a little, and he sighed, "Luffy's grandfather is a naval legend, and his father is the leader of the Revolutionary Army... In comparison, Ace's identity is more [pure]."
Adrian's eyes flickered slightly.
He felt that he had almost figured out the truth of the matter!
The reason why Shanks chose Ace instead of Luffy must be due to what he calls "pure identity".
But more importantly...
It’s still the [Rubber Fruit] in Adrian’s hand!
Carefully recall the order of events in the original work.
The red-haired pirates head to the East China Sea and arrive at Windmill Village.
Shanks was shot in the head by the bandit king Sig with a bottle of wine in the tavern!
In the chaos, Luffy eats the red-haired pirates' rubber fruit.
Then...
Shanks had another arm bitten off by the King of Offshore!
Before leaving, Shanks handed the straw hat to Luffy and made an agreement with him to "return the straw hat to me when you become an outstanding pirate."
Please pay attention!
The order here is - Luffy ate the rubber fruit first and then got the straw hat.
The truth is that [Rubber Fruit] determines [Straw Hat]!
Instead of [Straw Hat], he chose [Rubber Fruit]!
After the Rubber Fruit was taken away by Adrian in advance, Luffy did not eat this significant Devil Fruit. No matter how much Shanks admired this child who was similar to Captain Roger, he still chose Roger in the end. Jay’s direct bloodline——Ace!
Very unexpected.
But it's also very realistic.
This is what the conventional "blood theory" should do.
And to take a step back, abandon things like "coincidence", "accident", and "fate"...
In the original book, the red-haired pirates went to the East China Sea and arrived at Windmill Village. Is it really because of Luffy, Garp's grandson?
You must know that before this, Shanks and Luffy had no relationship at all!
Isn't the reason why the red-haired pirates arrived at Windmill Village precisely because Ace, "Captain Roger's child", was at Windmill Village?
It's just that Shanks met Luffy first, and then the rubber fruit that could play a decisive role was eaten by Luffy, which led to the birth of a new generation of straw hats...
"I accept your statement, [pure pirate]."
Adrian took out the small wooden box containing the Devil Fruit from the Fortress, placed it on the table and opened it. The lavender-skinned rubber fruit was revealed to the two of them.
"So, how are you going to take away this [rubber fruit]?"
Shanks looked at the prophecy fruit intently for a while.
"Of course I am prepared, the most basic exchange of items...Devil Fruit for Devil Fruit!"
Adrian took out the rubber fruit and tossed it in his hand.
"Which fruit are you going to trade for this Devil Fruit that once belonged to Joey Boy?"
"Not one, but two."
Shanks also took out two small treasure boxes, placed them side by side on the table, and spread them out one by one, revealing the true contents.
The devil fruit on the right is brightly colored and full of fire.
The Devil Fruit on the left is dark, as black as ink.
"Natural type: Burning Fruit, and Superman type: Shadow Fruit." (End of this chapter)