Couple hours ago
Ace burst out of nowhere, shouting, "I will never accept you! I won't acknowledge that man!" before slamming a Fire Fist toward him.
It really terrified Mock at the ti!
After ruling the East Blue for so many years, when had he ever faced such danger?
Fortunately, he was wearing the East Blue Overlord Armor, custom-made for him by Vegapunk.
Wearing it wasn't just comfortable in any season, it could adapt to any dangerous environnt, protecting the wearer's life.
So, even facing Ace's Fire Fist, he remained completely unhard.
He stood with arms crossed, facing the terrifying flas without a scratch. Even after the flas vanished, he hadn't moved a single step.
This scene instantly made everyone gasp.
"Is that Haki? He's actually unafraid of Ace's ability?!"
"Is this the power of the East Blue Overlord? Taking Ace's Fire Fist head-on without a scratch, no wonder Marine Headquarters is so on edge!"
"He really is that man's son!"
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Present
That last comnt left Mock completely confused. He still couldn't figure it out as he asked into the Den Den Mushi, "Boss, whose son? Have they seen my late father?"
Dante stared silently at the Den Den Mushi.
It seed Mock was still unaware of the rumors circulating the seas.
Then again, given his personality, even if these rumors were printed in the newspapers, he wouldn't know about them unless soone told him directly.
Dante raised an eyebrow. "And what happened next? Get to the point!"
"Oh, right, the point!" Mock realized his mistake. He scratched his head and grinned. "After that, Sparky didn't attack again. His crewmates stopped him, too, so he couldn't make another move."
Co to think of it, it was weird.
Those people were oddly enthusiastic!
He hadn't even t them before.
"Oh right, then Whitebeard showed up. Boss, he is really massive! He really lives up to his title, he terrified ! But..." His tone turned angry. "He actually used Haki to shake !"
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Couple hours back
According to Mock, Whitebeard arrived shortly after.
He stood tall and commanding at the bow of the Moby Dick.
He was massive, even taller than Kuma!
However, when Whitebeard saw Mock, surprise crossed his face.
Without waiting for Mock to speak, he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki.
It was terrifying. Luckily, the East Blue Overlord Armor helped Mock withstand it.
Even though he was knocked dizzy, he didn't collapse.
He kept his standing posture, arms still crossed.
He stood perfectly straight.
Of course, it wasn't just the armor. Dante's special training had familiarized him with Conqueror's Haki. So, even though he passed out, the East Blue Overlord Armor woke him up quickly.
Hearing this, Dante nodded in approval of the armor created by Vegapunk.
According to Vegapunk's description at the ti...
This armor not only enhanced the wearer's strength, speed, and defense, but it also featured a self-regulating system for environntal factors like temperature and gravity. Upon encountering harsh conditions, it would adjust automatically, allowing the wearer to adapt better.
It even activated automatically if a Devil Fruit user fell into the sea, guiding the wearer to the nearest detected island.
It was incredibly comprehensive and perfectly suited for Mock, significantly improving his chances of survival.
The production cost was astronomical, however.
Additionally, while it could boost strength, speed, and defense, against a true expert, a loss was still a loss, and it could easily be dismantled. Of course, according to Vegapunk, the armor could still be modified further, perhaps even incorporating Lineage Factor Theory to advance its capabilities even more.
He also ntioned that he had data on related research left behind by a friend back in the day. That friend of his had researched this field very deeply.
If necessary, he could look into it a bit, but the cost of the armor would skyrocket, requiring a massive amount of rare materials. It left Dante feeling rather regretful.
Fair enough. If it were that easy to build, Vinsmoke Judge would have surely equipped his clone army with them by now.
Still, Dante ultimately asked Vegapunk to look into it anyway. Better to have it than not, and it might co in handy later.
anwhile, back with Mock...
After Whitebeard unleashed his Haki, even the nearby crew mbers were instantly knocked out. This left a crew mber with a head like pineapple looking rather helpless, he hurriedly asked Pops to reign it in. Consequently, Whitebeard awkwardly withdrew his Haki after a mont.
However, seeing that Mock remained standing tall and undeterred beneath the pressure, his stance exuding confidence...
A trace of nostalgia and approval flashed through Whitebeard's eyes. He said with deep emotion, "Just as expected of his son!"
But Mock just looked completely confused.
What did that an?!
Could it be that Whitebeard knew his father too? Impossible!
His dad had stayed on an island the whole ti until he starved to death! But before Mock could figure out what was going on, Whitebeard let out a distinctive laugh "Gurarara~" that only the strong possess, then invited Mock to beco his son.
However, Mock refused.
Mock firmly declared that he would beco the Pirate King, so how could he acknowledge soone else as his father?
Of course.
Having read the 'Grand Line Survival Guide', Mock had actually already prepared himself to bow and call him father right then and there.
According to the Boss, when eting Whitebeard, you acknowledge him as your father. For Red Hair, you claim to know Luffy. As for the King of Beasts and Big Mom, one requires honestly going to work in the mines, and the other involves becoming a live-in son-in-law.
As long as you followed the instructions, it was fine. Even though it was indeed humiliating, there was no helping it, it was all for the sake of survival.
Living on was what mattered most.
But how could he, the illustrious East Blue Overlord, acknowledge soone else as his father so easily?
Just accept the first ti they ask?
Did he have no dignity? At the very least, he should hold out a bit before agreeing!
However, after he refused, aside from the Whitebeard crew getting angry and shouting that "Only Pops has the right to beco the Pirate King!
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