## One Piece Chapter 544, pages 2-4: Even Hell's Gates Open - Chapter: 544 - Pages: 2-4 - Characters: Marshall D. Teach, Luffy, Portgas D. Ace, Edward Newgate, Jesus Burgess, Laffitte, Doc Q, Van Augur, Blackbeard Pirates ### Summary Page 2: Teach says fate was kind to Luffy: Ace had already been chasing him for what he did on Whitebeard's ship, and Ace was Luffy's brother. Once Ace learned Teach meant to kill Luffy, he could not retreat. Teach explains that if Ace let them go, Whitebeard's name would be sullied and Ace's little brother would be killed too. Burgess laughs that Luffy's brother put up a hell of a fight. Laffitte says that now the captain has officially become a Shichibukai, they no longer need Luffy alive. Doc Q coughs that Luffy has amazing luck, while Van Augur says there are no coincidences, only fate. Page 3: Blackbeard taunts Luffy, saying he should go visit Ace's grave and say thanks, because if Ace had not shown up, Luffy would be the dead one. Luffy snaps back, "Then why don't you... try me now!!!" and drives a furious punch into Teach's face. The impact throws Teach back while his crew shouts in alarm. Luffy's rage turns the explanation of Ace's capture into an immediate attack, even though the escape still has no time to spare. Page 4: The Blackbeard Pirates cry, "Captain!!!" as Teach reels from the blow. Luffy declares, "I won't let Ace die!!!" Blackbeard rises laughing and draws Luffy in with darkness. Luffy begins "Gomu Gomu..." and starts to call out "Jet," but Teach counters with "Kuro-uzu!!!" The black vortex pulls Luffy toward him before the attack can land, showing the dangerous pull of the Yami Yami power.