Su Xiao stood at the side of the Moby Dick when a mechanical eye flew out from inside his sleeve. This was the Apostle Eye, and he was preparing to scout the defensive line the Navy had set up on the plaza below.
The Apostle Eye rose to a height of about a hundred meters and stopped. Su Xiao activated shared vision and surveyed the entire battlefield through the Apostle Eye.
The Whitebeard Pirates could be ignored for now. A large number of ships flying various pirate flags were blocking the entrance to the U-shaped harbor. Only a few hundred pirates remained aboard those dozens of ships. They were responsible for watching the open sea, preventing the Navy's vessels from surrounding them.
The seawater inside the U-shaped harbor had been frozen. Starting from the Moby Dick, where Whitebeard stood, a vast stretch of ice spread ahead. Countless Marines and pirates were fighting across it. There were countless wounded men lying on the ground and groaning, as well as pirates limping forward after being struck by stray bullets.
Past this battlefield lay the harbor. The Shichibukai stood there. Aside from Mihawk, who had just slashed once to test the difference between himself and Whitebeard, the other Shichibukai had yet to make a move.
Beyond the Shichibukai, another large group of Marines stood ready in the plaza inside the harbor. As they watched the battle on the ice below, they were clearly eager to join in. Although participating in a war like this was dangerous, it was also an excellent opportunity for promotion.
Past those Marines stood the Giant vice admirals, shoulder to shoulder in a row. Behind them was the execution platform where Ace was being held. Directly below the platform were several of the stronger vice admirals, including Garp, Vice