One Piece: Phoenix Reborn in Flames

Once, he thought she was simply an indispensable partner, so he was willing to fight by her side. Then he thought of her as a sister, worrying about and caring for her like family. At last, he thought she was merely a red cinnabar mark in his heart, so he would rather bear death himself. It took him a very long time to realize that she was a tumor growing in his heart, rooted so deep in his bones, causing such unbearable pain! To love and to be loved are both kinds of happiness. We were lucky to love the right person, but unlucky to choose the wrong way to protect that love. I've run away for long enough. At last, there's someone I can protect, and that's you, Ace. Ace, I want you to know that somewhere in this world, there is always someone waiting for you. No matter when, no matter where, just know that someone is out there. I'm so afraid of those panicked days when I open my eyes and can't see you. I'd rather stay by your side forever, even if that place is hell. ------------------------ Sang Shi's words Has anyone else, like me, yearned alone for eternity from far away from you? A steadfast love, deep and enduring. You've already left, but I'm still going mad. This is a story about two people relying on each other, a story about saving and being saved. PS: This story focuses on the relationship between young Ace and Sang Shi. There is very little fighting or adventure. It takes place while Ace is pursuing Blackbeard and will change the outcome of the Summit War. Young Ace will not die. I promise this story won't be abandoned, and it won't be paywalled, so please read without worry. The journey: A little sweetness, plenty of angst, bitter at first, then sweet. The ending: HE, lots of sweetness. The Luffy story has built up plenty of chapters. Click the picture to transmigrate. I'm not asking for much. I just hope you readers won't silently take the story without leaving a word. Thank you! While you're at it, click the picture and add my collection to your favorites, too.