Whitebeard Found an Opening

"Ma ma ma ma!"

"Akainu!"

"Don't even think about hurting my man!"

Big Mom gave Sakazuki no chance to catch his breath. After an incomparably arrogant burst of laughter, she launched another attack at him.

"Damn it!"

With one of the Four Emperors, Big Mom, relentlessly pursuing him, Sakazuki had no way to make a move against Roya. He could only launch an offensive against Big Mom as well.

Seeing this, Roya naturally stepped aside to make room for the two of them to fight.

He really wanted to see just how great the gap was between a Marine Admiral and one of the Four Emperors!

With Big Mom resolutely attacking Sakazuki, Whitebeard was finally freed.

After all, while Big Mom could not suppress him, fighting her was still troublesome.

But now.

Since Big Mom was no longer causing him trouble.

Whitebeard recalled the ultimate purpose of his trip to Marineford.

Ace, on the execution platform!

What's more.

Marine Admirals Kizaru and Kuzan were currently being held back by Kaido and the other pirates.

As things stood.

Aside from the Shichibukai and some of the stronger Marine Vice Admirals.

The Marines' fighting strength had been greatly weakened. Without a doubt, this was the best possible opportunity for Whitebeard and the others to rescue Ace.

"Marco!"

"And all of you, listen up!"

"Stop wasting time tangling with these people. Our goal is to rescue Ace!"

"From this moment on, everyone advance toward the execution platform at all costs. There is only one goal: rescue Ace!"

Whitebeard raised the great blade in his hand and began shouting orders.

And.

Whitebeard took the lead himself. Though old, he was as vigorous as ever as he charged toward the front.

"Yes, Pops!"

"Did everyone hear Pops's orders?"

"Charge!"

"..."

The Whitebeard Pirates were all