## One Piece Chapter 552, pages 10-11: Ace and Whitebeard - Chapter: 552 - Pages: 10-11 - Characters: Portgas D. Ace, Jimbei, Whitebeard, Whitebeard Pirates, Spade Pirates ### Summary Page 10: Ace and Jimbei's duel drags on until both sides are exhausted. Jimbei says, "It's been five days, and they're still at it...!!" and warns Ace, "You're gonna kill yourselves at this rate...!!" Ace asks who wishes to take Whitebeard's head, and Whitebeard answers that he will face him just as he desires and requires no assistance. The Whitebeard Pirates gather while Ace prepares to continue. Whitebeard launches the attack "Enjou-mou!!!" or "Blazing Net," and Ace's crew screams for him as the Emperor steps forward to settle the challenge himself. Page 11: Ace's crewmates shout, "Cap-tain!!!" and "Cap'n Ace!! What are you doing!?" as Ace orders them to run. Whitebeard asks if Ace has lost his nerve, but Ace says he is not running. Instead, Ace intends to let his crew escape and stay behind in return. He screams through the fire and smoke, refusing to abandon the fight. Whitebeard watches him and comments, "Well, well, well... What an impertinent brat..." The page frames Ace's stubbornness as both reckless and loyal: he will not let his crew die for his own vendetta against Whitebeard.