Marineford Harbor was surrounded by a large number of Navy warships.
Farther out, several ships of different designs were anchored, with a few figures standing at each bow and watching the battlefield from afar.
"What's that?"
"A ship?"
Bepo, covered in fluffy white fur, tried hard to widen his eyes as he carefully studied the sailing ship slowly approaching Marineford in the distance.
Bepo asked uncertainly, "Captain, that's Straw Hat Boy's ship, right?"
"It is their ship. Looks like they're preparing to retreat." Law nodded faintly, then asked, "What's wrong?"
At Law's glance, Bepo seemed startled and waved his hands as he cried, "Ah! Um, I was just curious about who was steering it. Didn't all of them join the battle?"
"Hm?"
At that reminder, Law grew curious too. After thinking for a moment and failing to come up with anything, he turned back to watch the battlefield. "Forget it. Maybe it's a friend like Knight of the Sea Jinbe."
Smoke and fire filled Marineford, and all of Oris Plaza had become a complete mess.
The pirates under Whitebeard were retreating toward the harbor, with hordes of Marines frantically pursuing them from behind.
Though the war was still ongoing, the final outcome had already become obvious.
The fates of Ace and Whitebeard, the two people the entire world cared about most, had already been decided.
Aokiji, who had originally had a chance to pursue Ace, was stopped by Jinbe and Ivankov, while Jozu and Vista had also arrived to intercept him.
As long as Reiner did not withdraw Sukuna, Kizaru would have no chance to chase after him either.
Both Sengoku and Reiner understood that clearly.
As for Whitebeard—
Several commanders had joined forces to hold back the Admirals, but in turn, the Admirals had pinned them down so firmly