How Old Was Portgas D. Ace When He Died?

One of the best stories of One Piece is that involving the now-legendary Portgas D. Ace. It is also one of the saddest stories in the series. Ace’s story had actual depth, and through his connection with Sabo and Luffy, Ace became a very important character in the overall plot of One Piece, which is why his fate shocked and made many fans very sad. In this article, we will talk about Portgas D. Ace, as we will tell how old he was when he died in One Piece, as well as when it happened and who was responsible for it.

Portgas D. Ace was 20 years old when he died One Piece; he was born on January 1st, twenty years before the main timeline. His death happened during the Marineford Arc, i.e., the Summit War. The World Government had captured Ace earlier and sentenced him to death. Still, he was freed and participated in the fight until he sacrificed his life to protect Luffy from an attack launched by the Marine’s Admiral Akainu.

Portgas D. Ace’s fate is one of the saddest issues in the One Piece series, and we will reveal and explain what happened to him. We know everything that happened and how it happened, so we will bring you all the details about Portgas D. Ace’s death in One Piece. For those of you who are not up-to-date with all the events, this article will have numerous spoilers.

Ace was 20 years old when he died

The story of Ace’s death actually starts with the Water 7 Arc, the arc preceding the Impel Down and Marineford arcs. Ace’s death happened in Chapter 574 of the manga, titled “Portgas D. Ace Dies.” It was first released on February 15, 2010. As for the anime, the death scene happened in Episode 483, titled “Looking for the Answer – Fire Fist Ace Dies on the Battlefield,” which premiered on January 16, 2011. Now, to fully elaborate on everything, we are going to tell you how it all happened.

Despite Shanks’ efforts to convince Whitebeard to call Ace back, he eventually meets up with Blackbeard. Blackbeard proposes that Ace join him, revealing that he plans to kill Luffy and turn him over to the Navy to claim his reward. Ace rejects the proposal and goes into a rage before burning his arm. It is then revealed that Blackbeard also consumed a Logia-type Devil Fruit, the Yami Yami no Mi.

Blackbeard can cancel the powers of other Fruits, even Those similar to the Logia Fruit but cannot make attacks flow through him as other Logia Fruit users can. Ace successfully burns Blackbeard numerous times before attracting him, negating his powers, and striking him viciously. Ace declines Blackbeard’s invitation to join his crew when the pirate makes it known that doing so would make him a coward. When Ace is ready, he summons a massive sphere of fire, declares that he will make Whitebeard the pirate king, and charges toward Blackbeard.

The battle between the powers of fire and darkness is then witnessed on the island in the distance. An illustration of Ace’s hat on the floor marks the conclusion of the chapter. Ace is defeated by Blackbeard, who presumably tells the government about it, taking over the vacant position of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Ace was given a death sentence and transported to Impel Down, the worst prison in the One Piece universe. Luffy learned what happened to Ace indirectly, despite never learning it firsthand.

Finally, Luffy, after learning of his brother’s imminent execution, decides to go save him, asking the Sea Warlord Boa Hancock for help in his goal of reaching his brother’s meeting in less than six days. Ace, confined in Impel Down with large chains, receives a visit from Monkey D. Garp and asks him to kill him to stop Whitebeard’s advance. However, Garp refuses, saying that doing so will not prevent Whitebeard from coming to look for him. Garp laughs and says they have finally managed to anger the Governor of the Seas.

Later, Boa Hancock visits Ace and tells him he brought someone to save him. Although Hancock withholds his name, he explains that the man was concerned because he knew Ace would be upset with him. When Ace hears this, he realizes that his brother Luffy is the one who has come to save him. Later, when Ace discovers that Magellan and his men are getting ready to arrest Luffy, he pleads with Luffy not to come and save him because he is in danger.

Ace asks the guards what is going on while Luffy battles Magellan, but they are silent. Ace understands at last that Magellan has captured and defeated Luffy. He starts sobbing out of worry. Jinbe comforts him by asserting that Boa Hancock is undoubtedly lying. But Ace tells Jinbe that Hancock couldn’t have lied because he knows Luffy can go and help him.

Ace’s execution day finally comes. When Magellan visits him, he informs him that the convoy that will transport him to Marineford, where Ace would try to transport him to his impending execution, is ready. Without him realizing it, his sister has completely recovered and is on the verge of level 6.

After arriving in Marineford, Ace is transported to the main gallows, where he will be hanged. Before the large door opens for him, Ace reflects on his time spent with Luffy. His execution will take place in three hours. According to Sengoku, Ace is the son of Gol D. Roger, the pirate king, who is standing on the execution platform. Whitebeard would show up a short while later.

After Luffy successfully approaches Ace, Kizaru destroys the handcuffs’ key. Mr. 3 creates a wax copy of the key while posing as one of the enforcers, rescuing Ace and saving him from a cave-in brought on by Sengoku.

Ace can now take part in the conflict. Then, while he stays at Marineford, Whitebeard orders all his soldiers to go. He shows there when Ace and Luffy try to flee from Akainu, agitating Ace and forcing them to stop. After a lengthy debate, the admiral attacks Luffy nearby. Ace resolves to stop him by putting himself in Luffy’s position and taking a direct blow to the chest, risking his own life in the process. His Vivre Card is burning quickly, as seen by Luffy.

Ace, who is about to pass away, collapses into his brother’s arms. Immediately after examining him, the doctor explains that his essential organs have been damaged and it is impossible to rescue him before passing away. Despite the pirates’ best efforts, the doctor cannot save him before passing away. Ace expresses gratitude to everyone for their assistance before passing away in Luffy’s arms as the latter sobs in agony.

Ultimately, we can state that Portgas D. Ace was 20 years old when he died. Oda has confirmed this fact several times, and we know it for certain. We don’t know what the calendar of One Piece looks like, but the ages of most characters are known. About Luffy, we know that Ace was three years older than him, which means that Luffy was 17 years old when he witnessed his “brother’s” death.