Charlotte Linlin raised a hand and plunged Napoleon into the clouds, roaring, "Subdue Houwen! Beat them back for me!"
"Yes, Mama!"
Kaido was not faring much better. He transformed into a giant dragon and spewed scorching dragon breath, burning several Marine warships, but he could not stop the endless stream of pursuers.
"Damn it!"
He roared and smashed his spiked club toward a Marine flagship, only to be driven back by a sudden magma fist.
Sakazuki had already caught up. His body was wrapped in magma like a burning meteor, relentlessly blocking the Beasts Pirates' retreat.
"Kaido, I'm your opponent!"
Sakazuki's roar drowned out the explosions as his magma fist slammed straight toward the giant dragon's waist, forcing Kaido to turn and face him.
Dragon breath collided with magma, sparks exploding across the sky. The Beasts Pirates' retreat immediately slowed, while Borsalino transformed into a streak of golden light and blocked the Charlotte Family's vanguard ship.
"Oh my, oh my, oh my. It won't be so easy to run away."
Several golden beams shot from his fingertips, instantly riddling the sails with holes. The ship lost power and began spinning on the sea.
On the other side of the battlefield, the Whitebeard Pirates' ships had already raised their sails.
After all, Ace had been successfully rescued. There was no reason to remain any longer.
However, Whitebeard was still standing in the center of Marineford Plaza, with Mu Chen facing him.
He knew that this time, he would not be leaving.
"Pops, let's go!"
In the distance, Ace and the others anxiously called out to their old man. Yet Whitebeard did not move. He gripped Murakumogiri, his gaze fixed on Mu Chen.
A faint smile curled at the corner of his lips, though it carried a hint of exhaustion.
"You go