On the Wintergrama, Dragon looked at the warships across from them, cold sweat covering his face as he immediately said, "Everyone, prepare to defend!" Talilun asked sternly, "Is there some major figure on the other side?" Dragon replied, sweat still on his face, "It's Marine monster Vice Admiral Sakazuki." Talilun's expression turned grave. "The Magma-Magma Fruit user, and the one who kills without batting an eye?"
Dragon nodded. "Prepare your defenses. His Devil Fruit attacks cover wide areas. Protect the civilians." Kuma immediately said nervously, "Don't worry, Commander Dragon. We'll protect them." Talilun asked, "Should we charge straight in?" Dragon said, "I'm entrusting the elderly, children, and pregnant women aboard to you." Talilun answered solemnly, "Rest assured, Commander. Our giant force is the strongest in the world."
Talilun shouted sternly, "Giant warriors, prepare yourselves! Full-scale battle has begun!" Gatlin smiled. "Let the World Government's lackeys witness the strength of our Giant warriors!" He and Reg then led fourteen Giant warriors away from their original position, steering the giant force's ships to the front of the fleet.
Brahms shouted seriously, "The sea is the domain of us Fish-Men! Fish-Man warriors, follow me!" The Fish-Man force followed close behind, moving their ships to the front of the fleet as well. Acrylic said with a grave expression, "Flame Dragon City Defense Force, follow them! Protect the civilians and pregnant women!"
Talilun said solemnly, "All Dragon Guards, prepare your defenses! Activate the defensive formation and protect the ordinary people behind the fleet!" Dragon said, "I'll leave them to you." Then he transformed into a hurricane and flew toward the Marine warships.
On the lead Marine warship, Akainu saw the enemy fleet form up and said coldly, "All Marine units, prepare to attack." A Marine soldier responsible for relaying orders said reluctantly, "Vice Admiral Sakazuki...