The Red-Haired Pirates

What was more,

the Navy's fighting strength had already been weakened considerably.

Two Navy legends were busy dealing with Big Mom!

The Three Admirals were busy dealing with Roya!

That left the other Navy soldiers to fight Marco and his group. If Kaido's men joined in too, they would be stretched beyond their limits.

So,

there was nothing wrong with Kaido stirring up his men again.

And so,

chaos erupted across Marineford's plaza once more.

The Navy, which had gained a slight advantage, was suddenly on the back foot again.

It was just as Dark King Rayleigh had said.

No one could say who held the advantage in this battle. The tide could turn in an instant.

However,

Sakazuki and the others could no longer spare any effort to help the Navy soldiers.

They were about to face Roya going all out!

"Heh."

"Well?"

"Sakazuki, you thought the Navy was about to win. But now?"

"Does this look like victory to you?"

Roya taunted Sakazuki.

"I knew it!"

"I knew we'd end up back here!"

Kuzan's face darkened.

Of the Three Admirals, Kuzan had the clearest view of the bigger picture.

Sakazuki was too headstrong, while Kizaru was far too inclined to coast. Only Kuzan considered every angle.

He had urged Roya to surrender precisely because he wanted to avoid a scene like this.

But

it had happened anyway.

If Roya truly unleashed his power, all of Marineford would be in grave danger.

Kuzan genuinely did not want to fight Roya.

But as a Navy Admiral, he had to put the bigger picture first.

So,

Kuzan released his Devil Fruit power once more, sending a bone-chilling cold toward Roya.

At the same time,

scorching magma began spreading across the ground behind the advancing chill.

It was Sakazuki's work.

Even Borsalino