The Navy's monster had voluntarily avoided the battle, which was simply the best news possible for Blackbeard.
"Zehahaha..."
After dodging the Poison Rain, Blackbeard followed Fujitora with the corner of his eye.
After taking turns being targeted by the other three forces on the battlefield, Blackbeard had realized what his enemies were thinking.
They plan to band together and take me out first.
Seeing the situation grow increasingly unfavorable, Blackbeard, who knew when to yield, had already secretly abandoned his plan to seize the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and was instead leaning toward fleeing this troubled place.
After all, as long as he could ensure his survival, there was nothing he could not accomplish.
This had always been Blackbeard's principle of conduct.
But with Fujitora's withdrawal, the thought Blackbeard had just snuffed out showed signs of flaring up again.
"With such a huge commotion, how come that guy named Vergo still hasn't shown himself?"
After being disturbed by Maud again and again, Blackbeard's rekindled thoughts finally reminded him of the target of this trip—Vergo, who had eaten the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
Blown over by the tornado, Blackbeard still did not know that Vergo had been buried in the ruins Fujitora had completely destroyed with Gravity Sword. Fierce Tiger.
He knew even less that the Tremor-Tremor Fruit he had been yearning for had already been safely placed inside the Shadow Box by Maud.
Fujitora's actions had drawn everyone's attention while also temporarily bringing the battle on the field to a halt.
Everyone could not help watching Fujitora's back as he headed toward the town's enormous entrance.
This alone showed how much weight Fujitora carried.
Aokiji glanced at Fujitora's back, then looked toward Ace, Marco, and Vista, who had taken positions not far in front of him.
"Ah la la, everyone from the Whitebeard Pirates,