Chapter 59: Towards the next course
As the Hell Prince Pirates sailed toward Sky Island, Dave stood at the helm, deep in thought. The vast sea stretched out endlessly, but his mind was elsewhere. Despite killing Blackbeard, his quest for Whitebeard's involvement was still marked as "pending." He scowled, wondering what other conditions the system might have set.
"Strange..." he muttered. "Killing Blackbeard should've changed things, but it seems the War of the Best is still on track."
Tony, who was adjusting some of his gadgets nearby, overheard and approached. "What's bothering you? That Demon Contract again?"
Dave nodded. "It seems like Ace's fate is still the same. The world wants this war... as if destiny itself is steering it in that direction."
Tony shrugged. "Maybe fate isn't set in stone. We just need to play our part wisely, especially if we want to keep Whitebeard and his crew safe."
Dave nodded, the gears in his mind turning. "If I can't stop the war, then maybe I can control it. And perhaps... sway its outcome."
"Sounds like a challenge," Tony replied, smirking. "But first, we have Sky Island to deal with. And from what I've read, it's anything but ordinary."
Dave leaned back on the couch, his grin widening as he thought about the potential ahead. "Right. Let's see if we can capture Enel or not!"
A surge of excitement ran through him as he looked over at Tony, recalling a pivotal moment from his past. "He was killed after using the Infinity Stones because of his mortal body, right?" he mused. "But with his new enhancements—his Turbo Energy and other upgrades—he's on a whole different level now."