This is nice. I love seeing Smoker fic, and Ace fic for that matter *g* Keep up the good work:)

Poor Ace, poor Smoker, poor innocent islanders... This is such a wonderful look at the things the manga/anime doesn't cover and I congratulate you for presenting it. Can't wait to read more so thanks for sharing.

Just a heads-up, some of your words have meshed together likethis. Might be a quick edit thing or something, it messes with my breaks all the time.

Suspicion Confirmed!

Great follow-up chapter. Ace's logic for following the marine ships seemed fairly sound to me. Too bad his luck ran out. Also, your characterization of Smoker is excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing how he deals with Bloom and Ace.

Finally! A Marine fic I really like! xD Very well written. Well done, you.

great story! Would love to read more!!

Very nice, I'm interested in learning more about what happened. Smoker is an interesting character, and you've portrayed him very skillfully here. You've already got Tashigi in, will you be including marines like Hina the Black Cage?

Great opening! I know the anime reflects how Gold Roger affected Smoker, but I never considered what an up-close-and-personal encounter would be like. I also enjoyed your explanation of the kinds of marines and where Smoker fits in and why. I'm looking forward to seeing just which pirate arrived on the island, although I have my suspicians.