With Whitebeard protecting him, Marco had encountered no obstacles along the way. He charged straight toward Ace on the Execution Platform!
Sengoku's expression changed drastically when he saw this. He tried to free himself, but Gaban kept him firmly occupied. In his desperation, he couldn't help shouting!
They couldn't let Whitebeard rescue Ace!
"Execute them!"
"Execute them at once!"
At the order, the executioners beside Ace raised their enormous blades and swung them toward his neck!
"Hmph!"
Whitebeard gave a cold snort. His invisible Conqueror's Haki swept out in an instant, precisely knocking the two weak executioners unconscious.
"Ace, I'm coming!"
Marco's expression was resolute as he charged straight toward Ace!
As long as he got close, his Phoenix abilities would surely let him rescue Ace intact.
"Spider: Sword Web!"
At the critical moment, a calm voice rang out, followed by a razor-sharp slash!
Marco's expression didn't change as he let the Flying Slash, wrapped in Armament Haki, strike him.
The Phoenix's flames could instantly heal any wound, even one inflicted with Armament Haki.
"Heh heh..."
"Sorry..."
"This way is closed!"
A short figure abruptly appeared and blocked Ace's path.
It was none other than Admiral candidate Chaton.
Marco's expression turned fierce.
"Move!"
Chaton's expression didn't change as he threw a punch.
"I told you..."
"This way is closed!"
"Six Styles: Six-Fold Great Spear!"
The powerful blow sent a rush of air crashing down. Even Marco could only slow his advance and meet it with a flying kick!
"Bang!"
The two were evenly matched, and the force of their clash caused the Execution Platform to collapse.
Marco flipped and spun through the air, glaring at the despicable man before him.
Then another woman descended from above. She was tall and voluptuous, with a beauty mark at the corner of her