Masked Deuce introduces himself 'MY NAME IS MASKED DEUCE.'

Narration states the tale is the real story of the man that lived like a raging fire.

Masked Deuce mutters 'MAYBE VICTIM IS TOO STRONG OF A WORD' while editing narration.

Masked Deuce complains 'I'M SO HUNGRY THAT I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT... IT'S NO USE.'

Masked Deuce reflects 'I NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP WRITING ON A DESERTED ISLAND'.

Young Deuce wonders about the world beyond the seas while reading in Brag town.

Book narration states future world-shaking event and personal adventure writing intent in reflective mood.

Masked young man mutters about difficulty explaining harsh reality to daydreaming kid with frustrated tone.

Man in pirate hat reacts with surprise HM? while noticing something off-panel.

Man in hat states he thought he was alone then notices another person with surprise.

Masked man warns ship lacks ribs on keel and will be swallowed by waves with concern.

Man in hat replies he is not worried about sinking and can swim back with confidence.

Masked man introduces self as Deuce after being rescued and reacts with shock at meeting Ace.

Man in hat asks if masked man is a shipwright after hearing ship analysis with amazement.

Masked man compliments man in hat as amazing while suggesting longer wood pieces.

Man in hat declares knowledge is nothing to be proud of with energetic tone.

Masked man warns basic sailing knowledge is needed before setting sail.

Man in hat invites masked man to follow and explore with upbeat mood.

Masked man asks man in hat for his name directly.

Masked man explains he ditched real name and face hence the mask.

Masked man mentions seeking a good pen name while exploring.

Man in hat reacts with surprise PEN NAME? while running on structure.

Masked youth complains about lack of food found while scavenging debris.

Hat-wearing youth suggests leftover rations may still be present in the area.

Masked youth states his desire to become a writer during supply gathering.

Hat-wearing youth proudly announces he collected all useful wooden materials.

Masked youth questions the purpose of the metal flask being held up.

Hat-wearing youth excitedly explains the flask allows drinking fresh water as alcohol for partying.

Narration notes the wood found was solid and the hat-wearing youth's unique aura motivated the masked youth.

Hat-wearing youth explains he learned survival skills from reading 'Brag Men'.

Masked youth asks where the hat-wearing youth gained all his knowledge.

Hat-wearing youth notes that building a proper fire requires significant effort but makes wood resistant to water and fire.

Masked youth reacts with surprise and loud laughter at the book title 'Brag Men'.

Masked youth states he read the logbook and ship blueprints in detail.

Child masked youth recalls reading 'Little Garden' about giants living there.

Old man yells that there is no such thing as giants and calls the child an idiot.

Old man questions the child's age and belief in the book of lies.

Adult hat-wearing youth grins and says the story sounds fun and they might encounter it depending on course.

Masked youth asks if the hat-wearing youth has heard the legend of the continent puller.

Masked youth recounts his grandpa's tale about a man bigger than giants and his descendants.

Narration states the main problem was time and hunger weakened them mentally.

Hat-wearing youth announces they found fresh water while carrying a large log.

Narration notes they had few days to complete the task and worked slowly bit by bit.

Narration states Ace never complained and kept working nonstop during ship labor.

Ace shouts encouragement telling companion not to pass out or push too hard.

Deuce weakly apologizes while breathing heavily on the ground.

Masked Deuce internally notes his body growing weak and questions if anything is edible.

Masked Deuce wonders how Ace maintains strength and if he is human.

Deuce curses after looking away for one second during the storm.

Ace questions the extreme bad luck of the storm.

Deuce yells he has no strength left because he has not eaten.

Ace refuses to give up and insists they will build another ship.

Deuce reacts in shock asking what Ace means.

Deuce demands to know who rummaged through the ship and tampered with the food safe.

Ace states he saw the safe and notes no animals are on the island.

Deuce accuses that only the two of them are present.

Ace calmly replies he does not know who took the food.

Deuce internally questions if Ace betrayed him and whether hitting him was right.

Deuce regrets placing all hopes on a stranger he just met.

Deuce calls himself a fool for depending on Ace.

Unknown voice expresses disbelief with 'NO WAY.' in vertical panel close-up.

White-haired young man shouts that he saw something important.

Dark-haired young man explains a recently tampered food safe and that they are the only ones on the island.

Dark-haired young man reacts with heavy breathing and surprise at the bird monster.

Dark-haired young man concludes the monster came only to hunt.

Portgas D. Ace mentions Little Garden where giants live and recalls reading about it.

Portgas D. Ace says depending on course they might stumble upon it and finds it fun.

Nearby character reacts with 'HE...'.

Man in suit yells there is no such thing as giants and calls someone an idiot for believing a book of lies.

White-haired young man declares that someone did not laugh at him.

Ace yells aggressively at the giant bird to move aside with confrontational intent during his climb.

Ace strikes the giant bird with a powerful punch causing visible recoil and pain.

Masked figure calls out to Ace in surprise and questions his actions with concerned tone.

Giant bird emits loud aggressive cry while lunging toward the pillar.

Bird cries out while retreating into the distance.

Hatted man states he does not blame others for suspecting him, calm explanatory tone.

Dark-haired scarred woman shouts that only regrets will remain if they die this way, urgent and angry mood.

Masked man begins explaining his childhood habit of stealing food, fragmented defensive delivery.

Masked man declares his actions carry no regrets and he has made up his mind, determined tone.

Voice calls out to Ace on the deck, casual greeting.

Masked man tells Ace not to worry and mentions training to become a pirate.

Ace exclaims about finding a big juicy fruit inside the chest.

Masked man shouts about what he found inside the chest.

Ace urges the masked man to eat the fruit immediately and calls it luck.

Masked man says the fruit should help despite being small and arrived just in time.

Ace notes another treasure chest nearby.

Masked man protests against sympathy toward pirates and insists Ace is the one dying.

Ace declares he can do whatever he wants and tells the masked man to just eat it.

Ace calls the masked man a sharp bastard after the explosion.

Ace suggests splitting the fruit in half and eating it at the same time.

Masked man expresses gratitude toward a woman and notes lady luck smiled on them.

Peaceful deck scene follows the energy burst.

Masked Deuce declares renewed resolve to leave the island even at risk of death with intense upward posture.

Masked Deuce expresses regret over abandoning his dream as life flashes before his eyes.

Ace reacts with surprise sound while wearing the hat and pointing toward Masked Deuce.

Ace complains about the fruit's terrible taste while noting it is filling.

Masked Deuce shouts determination to write the greatest adventure book.

Masked Deuce asks to help build another ship with intense forward lean.

Masked Deuce apologizes at the grave in flashback sequence.

Ace questions Masked Deuce's sudden change in behavior.

Masked Deuce states he wants no regrets either.

Small creature orders Ace to roll in dirt immediately.

Masked Deuce screams about Ace being on fire.

Ace observes that the flames are not hot.

Ace concludes the power resembles a fire ability.

Ace mentions having a little brother who ate a Devil Fruit.

Masked Deuce reacts in horror realizing what they ate.

Masked Deuce observes that only the first bite grants the power, calm explanatory tone during crew discussion.

Masked Deuce urges finishing all the food without waste, practical and insistent mood.

Crewmate questions Ace's nonchalant attitude toward the power, surprised and demanding tone.

Masked Deuce internally notes the power will surprise Luffy, reflective and forward-looking intent.

Ace states the word 'CURSE' in a detached manner while engulfed in flames.

Masked Deuce declares the new power can help escape the antlion pit, hopeful and strategic tone.

Masked Deuce proposes structuring their ship like a paddle steamer, inventive mood.

Masked Deuce states they will use Ace's Devil Fruit power to drive the ship, determined intent.

Masked Deuce details three paddle wheels for propulsion, two on sides and one at back.

Masked Deuce instructs Ace to spin paddles with precise flame control, commanding tone.

Ace notes the giant bird has returned, calm observational mood.

Masked Deuce questions Ace's actions while the bird appears, exasperated intent.

Ace confirms he must keep flames controlled to avoid destroying the paddles.

Ace teases Deuce about his sharp tongue and suggests 'guy with mask' as nickname, playful mocking tone.

Deuce rejects the nickname and calls it shitty, angry and defensive mood.

Ace adds that the bird still wants to eat 'Masky', continuing the tease.

Deuce yells that the suggestion is the worst, highly frustrated reaction.

Narration states Ace's fire ability was key to building the downsized ship from wreckage.

Ace declares strong approval of the boat with excited mood.

Masked Deuce agrees thoughtfully to the vessel choice.

Ace questions the name Striker while examining the craft.

Masked Deuce points out the lack of a ship name with questioning intent.

Masked Deuce states the island of misfortune will soon disappear.

Ace urges saying goodbyes now with forward-leaning posture.

Narration declares the boat goes over the horizon.

Masked Deuce exclaims they made it out with amazed tone.

Masked Deuce reacts with alarm to the attacking birds.

Ace challenges the birds about eating them at sea.

Masked Deuce urges reaching the summit together.

Masked Deuce warns Ace not to be rash as a Devil Fruit user.

Ace replies that is why the masked man is present.

Masked Deuce invites Ace to join him.

Masked Deuce proposes making the day unforgettable.

Ace activates Hiken technique.

Masked Deuce reacts with shock to Ace's fire fist and notes his control of the power.

Masked Deuce suggests becoming a pirate could provide good writing material.

Ace and Deuce declare themselves as "1" and "2" while forming their partnership.

Narration states the origin of the Spade Pirates with a note against uncalled additions.

Crew complains about the party being stingy and lacking meat.

Crew discusses a recent bounty hunter attack and ship damage from fire.

Deuce notes he is recording events before forgetting them.

Ace urges Deuce to join the party instead of writing.

Ace recalls swearing to have Deuce's back after events on a deserted island.

Ace declares he will never change his ambition about reaching the top.

Whitebeard reflects on a spirited brat sailing the Grand Line in serious contemplative mood.

Thatch excitedly praises the cherry pie as the best while gesturing with plate.

Thatch responds to a compliment with awkward laughter and kind intent.

Unknown voice notes a clenched fist reaction with tense mood.

Crew member asks Whitebeard how long the new pirate has sailed in curious tone.

Chef offers medicine to Whitebeard with helpful intent.

Ace declares intent to become the Pirate King with fierce determination.

Ace states he will surpass someone with burning ambition.

Note urges no time to rest with urgent tone.

Voice calls to go full speed ahead with motivated intent.

Whitebeard questions why the kid is in such a hurry with serious gaze.

Whitebeard addresses the kid directly in commanding mood.