"Where do you think you're going?!" Garp hurried after him.
Ever since Ryan had told him that Teach would pose a threat to his grandsons in the future, Garp had decided that Teach would remain here forever today.
Garp was no softhearted man. He had killed countless pirates in his life, perhaps too many even for himself to count.
Ever since his disobedient son Dragon had betrayed the Marines, Garp had devoted all his energy to his two grandsons, Ace and Luffy.
They said grandparents were especially fond of their grandchildren, and Garp embodied that perfectly. He truly adored Luffy.
So Teach had to die today.
Thus, a scene like this appeared on the battlefield. Teach ran toward Whitebeard and Sengoku, with Garp chasing behind him. If Garp caught up, then...
Although Whitebeard really wanted to say, "Don't come over here!"
Teach was his beloved son.
Looking around, Whitebeard saw that the Whitebeard Pirates were being relentlessly beaten back by the Marines. The only place holding an advantage on the battlefield was perhaps Ryan's side.
Having withstood Whitebeard's outburst yesterday, Zephyr was not doing well either. His internal injuries were severe; after all, he had been the main force facing Whitebeard all along yesterday.
Thus, Zephyr's combat power had declined somewhat, while Ryan, who had been taking it easy, was at his peak. Ryan was now constantly suppressing Zephyr.
But Ryan's side was the only one with an advantage.
Marco was clearly no match for Kizaru. He could only rely on the Phoenix's abilities to keep him occupied.
Aokiji and Fujitora were still the same as ever—an even match.
There were no breakthroughs elsewhere either. Hawkeye and the others had all fallen into bitter battles.
The Whitebeard Pirates were being driven back step by step by the Marines' elite forces.