Chaotic Situation
At this moment, the Uchiha Clan has temporarily stabilized the battlefield situation, and the crisis has been briefly alleviated. The two dared not relax at all and seized this hard-won opportunity to catch their breath and restore their fighting strength.
Sabo pressed his hand firmly against a deep, bone-revealing wound on his chest. The wound was still bleeding, and intense pain spread throughout his body, causing his forehead to be covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.
He was breathing heavily, his gaze fixed on the smoke-filled battlefield high in the sky, his eyes filled with anxiety and resentment.
"Damn it... I had to be exhausted at this crucial moment." He muttered through gritted teeth, his tone full of helplessness. "Blackbeard's strength is too terrifying. His combat power with the help of two Devil Fruit is almost comparable to Kaido. Even with Yashiro three of them working together to suppress him, the battle is still extremely dangerous."
But we're struggling to even stand up right now; rushing forward would only be a hindrance and disrupt their rhythm.
Ace's body was covered with burn and slash wounds on one side. His once blazing and surging flame Chakra had completely died down, and his physical strength was disordered and empty. Even mobilizing a trace of flame was extremely difficult.
He slowly closed his eyes, regulated his breathing, squeezed out the last bit of strength in his body, and calmly replied, "I know, but we have no choice."
The only thing we can do now is to do everything we can to recover as quickly as possible.
This great battle is far from over. If Yashiro and the others become exhausted and the tide of battle turns, we must step in immediately, even if it's just to relieve a little of the pressure.
The current period of forbearance and rest is not a retreat, but rather a preparation for truly participating in the battle later.
After speaking, the two fell silent, completely focusing their minds and abandoning all distractions to concentrate on regulating their breathing.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Tony Chopper completely deactivated his Rumble Ball giant form. His petite body trembled slightly, the immense backlash from the physical exertion leaving him dizzy and weak in the limbs.
In order to withstand the attack and protect Luffy and his two companions, he had forced himself to activate his ultimate form, which had already exhausted all his strength.
Seeing that the crisis on the main battlefield had been temporarily averted, he did not hesitate at all and immediately dragged his tired body toward the three Straw Hat main force members who had fallen to the ground.
Luffy was covered in severe injuries, with horrific internal wounds remaining in his abdomen from Weevil's heavy blow. He was barely breathing and had already fallen into a semi-conscious state. His once bright eyes were tightly closed, and his face was ashen white.
Zoro was covered in crisscrossing sword wounds, with several deep, bone-revealing cuts oozing blood. His three long swords lay scattered around him, and his Haki was completely exhausted; he didn't even have the strength to lift a hand.
Sanji was also seriously injured. He had fought to the death with the Flying Pirates and fought against many of their officers. He was already exhausted. His old leg injuries were compounded by new ones, and even the foundation for him to stand had completely collapsed.
"Luffy! Zoro! Sanji! Please don't be hurt!" Chopper's eyes were red, his voice filled with urgency. He quickly checked the three's injuries with his small hands, and after confirming that they were not in immediate danger, he immediately turned and called out.
"Everyone, come quick! Carry them back to the Thousand Sunny! They need immediate first aid! Staying in the center of the battlefield will leave them vulnerable to the aftershocks!"
Several Straw Hat Pirates members who were still in relatively good condition quickly rushed over and carefully helped the three seriously injured main force members. Avoiding the intertwined battle and the raging aftershocks of Ninjutsu, they quickly retreated from the war zone and headed towards the Thousand Sunny was anchored near the coast.
On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, everyone was on high alert, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Nami gripped her Clima-Tact tightly, her pretty face grave, her gaze fixed on the distant, smoke-filled deserted island, constantly alert to any unusual movements on the battlefield;
Robin stood at the ship's railing, his dark eyes calm and deep, closely monitoring the movements of all parties, ready to activate his abilities to protect the ship at any moment;
Usopp, fully loaded with his slingshot, kept a close watch on the surrounding sea, preparing for long-range surveillance.
Franky also activated his weapon alert mode, his entire mech ready to go, doing everything he could to protect the ship's safety.
Upon seeing the crew helping the heavily injured and unconscious Luffy and his two companions return, a wave of panic and worry swept across the ship.
Nami rushed forward, her Sound Ninja trembling slightly as she looked at Luffy's lifeless state. "How did he get so badly injured... He fought with all his might, yet he still got beaten up like this."
Robin quickly raised his hand and activated his ability. Several delicate flowers bloomed out of thin air, transforming into a stable lifting force to catch the three of them steadily, preventing their injuries from worsening during the move. He calmly reassured them, "Don't panic. Although the injuries are critical, their lives are not in immediate danger. Get them into the cabin for treatment immediately."
Chopper, panting, rushed onto the deck, his little hooves moving quickly as he shouted with determination, "Leave it to me! I'll prepare the medicine and medical equipment right away!"
Everyone, hold the cabin for now! We absolutely cannot allow anyone or any residual effects of the procedure to interfere with the treatment! They've already done so much; I will do everything in my power to heal them all!
Everyone immediately took on their respective duties and acted in an orderly manner.
Franky quickly reinforced the ship's defenses and sealed off all blind spots around the vessel;
Usopp remained at his post, keeping a close watch on the battlefield on the sea and the desert island;
Nami manipulates the surrounding weather to avoid the aftermath of the battle;
Robin stood guard at the entrance to the cabin to prevent any unexpected dangers.
The Thousand Sunny slowly retreated, increasing the distance from the main battlefield, safely avoiding danger while carrying out rescue work with all its might.
The standoff on the sea is even more turbulent and tense.
The Red-Haired Pirates ' Red Fox stood firmly between the naval fleet and the deserted island battlefield, like an insurmountable barrier.
Shanks stood silently at the bow of the ship, his once gentle eyes now cold and sharp, an invisible Conqueror's Haki quietly spreading around him, understated yet extremely oppressive, locking onto the main naval fleet opposite him.
Beckman led his entire crew of Red-Hair officers on high alert, with all their weapons and swords ready. The entire pirate ship was filled with fighting spirit, completely blocking the Navy's advance route.
Kizaru and Ryokugyu stood on the deck of the Navy flagship, their expressions different, but both harboring the same calculations.
They clearly understood the excellent opportunity at hand: Blackbeard had been engaged in fierce fighting and was already deeply wounded and exhausted, while the new generation of Uchiha had been fighting continuously at high intensity, and their physical strength and eye power were also greatly depleted. Both of the major maritime threats were at their weakest at this moment.
If the navy acts decisively, it can reap the benefits, severely damage both sides, and completely eliminate the hidden dangers in this sea area.
However, Red-Haired Shanks ' strong obstruction left the two unwilling but hesitant to act. The top-tier combat power of the Red-Haired Pirates, Four Emperors, was enough to shake the entire battle. Once they completely broke off relations, the Navy would inevitably be drawn into a multi-party melee, which would be a losing proposition.