## One Piece Chapter 159, pages 7-8: Come Up - Chapter: 159 - Pages: 7-8 - Characters: Luffy, Usopp, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Vivi, Ace ### Summary Page 7: Luffy continues talking about Ace with a big smile. "He didn't have a devil fruit ability back when we lived together. But even then, I could never beat him in a fight. Not even once. Ace is really strong!" Usopp is stunned, "Y-you couldn't beat him even once? When he was just a normal human? Guess the brother of a monster is an even bigger monster." Luffy laughs heartily, "Yeah, I got my ass handed to me! DAHAHAHA!" Zoro smirks and asks, "Do you have any evidence to back up that bluff?" Luffy confidently states, "But I could take him on now." Suddenly, Ace lands heavily on the ship's railing right behind Luffy. Ace says, "You... Can take on who now?" Luffy looks shocked and turns around, exclaiming, "AGH!" Page 8: Luffy yells, "ACE!" as his brother balances on the ship's railing. Ace casually replies, "'Sup." Ace then squats on the railing and addresses the crew, "Oh, but first- Thanks for taking care of my troublesome little brother." Sanji agrees, "Yes, he really is quite a handful." Ace turns to Luffy, "So what're you doing here in this country?" Luffy asks, "Hm? Did you not get my message at Drum Island?" Ace is confused, "At Drum Island?" Luffy dismisses it, "Ah, whatever. It's not too important." Ace smiles and says, "I'm just glad I met up with you. I've been sailing the seas around here for a little business I have to take care of, And I thought it'd be nice to see you once before sailing off again." Ace then makes an offer, "Luffy... What d'ya say to joining the Whitebeard Pirates that I'm in? 'Course, all your friends are welcome too."