Portgas D. Ace

Portgas D. Ace (ポートガス・D・エース, Pōtogasu Dī Ēsu), also called "Fire Fist" Ace (火拳のエース, Hiken no Ēsu), is the 2nd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, captain of the Spade Pirates, and Luffy's older sworn brother. He is the son of Gol D. Roger and Portgas D. Rouge. Having eaten the Logia-type Flare-Flare Fruit/Flame-Flame Fruit (メラメラの実, Mera Mera no Mi), Ace is capable of manipulating, creating, and transforming into fire. Ace was capable of using utilizing all three types of Haki. Eventually, after being saved from execution, he shields Luffy from Akainu's magma attack at the cost of his own life. He is buried on an unnamed island in the New World alongside his captain Whitebeard.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: Whitebeard Pirates, Spade Pirates (former)
Devil fruit: Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit)
Status: Deceased

Lore & Background

Ace's life culminated in a desperate attempt to save his father from execution at the hands of the World Government. This mission led him into the heart of the Great War at Marineford, where he faced overwhelming odds against the highest powers of the world. In a final act of defiance and love, he sacrificed himself to shield Luffy from a fatal blow, passing away with a smile that finally freed him from his lifelong fear of being unwanted.

Reader's Guide

Portgas D. Ace is defined by his struggle with self-worth and his fierce devotion to family. Originally the captain of his own crew, the Spade Pirates, he sought glory to prove his existence mattered. However, after joining the Whitebeard Pirates, he found true belonging under Edward Newgate's leadership. His combat prowess stems from the Mera Mera no Mi, allowing him to generate, control, and transform into fire at will. He mastered advanced Haki techniques, including Armament and Observation types, making him one of the strongest fighters of his generation. Ace's defining moments include his confrontation with Blackbeard over the theft of a Devil Fruit, which led to his capture, and his heroic death at Marineford.