Neo Marines' Counterattack

On the front lines, although the Neo Marine soldiers fought with everything they had, the pirates' frenzied attacks still forced them back step by step. The fierce battle on both sides of the boarding bridges showed no sign of easing; instead, it only grew more brutal.

Even more worrying, the defenses of some transport ships had already begun to collapse, and the pirates seized the chance to commit even more forces to the battle.

"Damn it!"

A Neo Marine lieutenant gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his face covered in a mixture of sweat and blood that seemed to blend with the seawater.

His eyes were bloodshot. Several soldiers beside him had already fallen, their blood mingling with the seawater across the deck and leaving behind a horrifying trail.

The enemy's mad assault had torn through their defenses, yet he still gritted his teeth and held his position without retreating.

Just then, a familiar voice rang out:

"Everyone, hold them back!"

Whitebeard's voice echoed through the air, carrying an overwhelming presence as he led the Neo Marines' elite forces into the pirate ranks.

With the Door-Door Fruit, they could reach anywhere that needed support at any time.

He strode quickly out from inside the ship, swinging the enormous wooden staff that symbolized his authority. His momentum was overwhelming, nearly swallowing all light around him.

The elite soldiers behind him followed closely, their combat strength rising swiftly.

"Cut off their attack routes!"

At Whitebeard's command, his staff swept out like a massive windmill, sending the surrounding pirates flying as deafening sonic booms filled the air.

At that moment, the Neo Marine soldiers' morale soared.

Though the pirates' savage attacks still filled their sight, they knew that as long as Whitebeard commanded and led them, they had nothing to fear from