Ace vs. Kuzan

As for Roya...

Although he was facing Big Mom's attacks...

He still had enough attention to spare to watch what was happening over there.

But Roya said nothing, because he knew Ace was supposed to be rescued.

It was just that Sakazuki and the others had already gone after them. Judging by the timeline, Ace was certain to die.

Even if the timeline had changed, the final outcome probably would not.

After all, it was just like Luffy coming to Marine Headquarters.

Even though Roya's actions had completely changed this timeline, what was meant to come would still come in the end.

Therefore...

Perhaps the final outcome would remain unchanged as well. Of course, a miracle might happen. There was no telling!

However...

The Marines certainly weren't going to let Ace and Luffy leave so easily.

"Marines!"

"Move in! We absolutely cannot let Fire Fist Ace and the Straw Hat Kid leave this place!"

"..."

Countless Marines began surging forward to surround them.

"I never dreamed..."

"That there'd come a day when you would save me!"

"Thank you, Luffy!"

Ace glanced at Luffy with a smile.

Then his expression turned serious.

"Luffy, don't let your guard down now!"

"We'll split up! We have to break through!"

Now that he was free, Ace paid no mind to the Marines surrounding them. His main concern was reminding his troublesome little brother to stay alert.

"Got it, Ace!"

Luffy, who hadn't expended much energy before this, answered and immediately activated Third Gear, driving a massive fist straight at the Marines blocking his path.

"Flame Commandment: Fire Pillar!"

Likewise...

Fire Fist Ace unleashed a technique he had developed using the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit.

An enormous pillar of fire descended from the sky and slammed into the ground.

Together with Luffy's giant Third