The sudden voice swept across the entire battlefield like a hurricane.
As they looked at the figure shrouded in a cloak, who had appeared out of nowhere, many pupils suddenly constricted.
"Thunder Dragon Laxus! He's back!"
Someone cried out in alarm, instantly drawing everyone's attention back.
In particular, many Marine soldiers, along with Garp and Sengoku, revealed delighted expressions.
After all, there had been far too much talk about Laxus just moments ago.
If this youth hailed as the Marine's rising star had failed to return in time for a battle concerning the survival of Marine Headquarters—
That would have been the joke of the century.
"Haha, brat, I didn't expect you to really make it back. But so what if you did, under these circumstances?" Blackbeard Teach's expression darkened before he broke into unrestrained laughter again.
"Facing a battle you're destined to lose, do you think adding one more person can turn this around? That's nothing but wishful thinking!"
"Shiryu, hold that brat off. We'll deal with Akainu and the others first, then flatten Marine Headquarters, Marineford!"
The booming declaration shattered the silence. The pirates who had stopped fighting were briefly stunned before raising their arms and cheering.
"That's right! With the legendary great pirate Shiki, Captain Teach, and Douglas Bullet, the Devil's Heir from Pirate King Gol D. Roger's crew, leading us, we'll definitely flatten Marine Headquarters!"
"Brothers, don't you agree?"
Cries of agreement rose among the pirates.
Seeing the situation become increasingly one-sided, Blackbeard Teach could not help but reveal an amused smile.
"Sorry, Blackbeard, I don't understand what you mean." Shiryu raised his head, a cigar clenched between his teeth. "I was formerly the chief warden of Impel Down. I came here to arrest you Level 6 major criminals and return you to prison."
"Oh, and