The war came to a halt when the plaza split open. Whitebeard blocked most of the Marines for the pirates, but Aokiji and Kizaru were still outside the harbor, cutting off the pirates' escape route.
Marco, Jozu, Vista, and the other commanders had gathered together around Amu, protecting Ace on Amu's shoulder. Jinbe and Monkey D. Luffy were gravely injured and unconscious.
In front of the ravine, Su Xiao lit a cigarette and looked at Whitebeard on the other side. The war had reached its final stage. Given Whitebeard's current condition, it was only a matter of time before the Marines surrounded and killed him. Besides, Sengoku was nearby.
"It should happen soon. Those people won't miss such a good opportunity."
Su Xiao gazed toward Marine Headquarters in the distance. With the war having developed to this point, someone was certain to show up soon. If Whitebeard died at the hands of the Marines, it would be difficult for that person to obtain his corpse. Moreover, two fifth-tier contractors were lying in wait among the Marines—the strong man named Apus and the other man whose physique was so powerful that he looked inhuman. Both of them had the strength to compete for the reward for killing Whitebeard.
If Su Xiao killed Whitebeard, he would obtain a growth-type equipment chest. As for those two on the Marine side, their rewards would only be higher.
"Zehahaha."
A distinctive laugh rang out. Upon hearing it, the veins on Whitebeard's arm bulged.
"Long time no see. Being able to see you once before you die is wonderful, Pops."
A man in a black coat, with sparse chest hair, stood beneath Marine Headquarters. He was at the base of the execution platform. Eight vicious criminals in various outfits stood on either side of him.
"Teach."