Whitebeard's expression was grave.
This war could not be underestimated.
"Break through the gate ahead!!!"
Marco roared.
The wings of phoenix flame on his back beat once, and he instantly soared into the sky, flying forward.
Meanwhile, above Whitebeard and the others.
Golden light shone, and Kizaru appeared again.
"I'm afraid I absolutely can't let you break through this first line of defense!"
His amused voice reached everyone's ears.
"Yasakani no Magatama!"
Countless golden beams instantly plunged from the sky, launching an indiscriminate bombardment.
Whitebeard's eyes sharpened, and he gripped his naginata.
Just then, a crimson streak shot into the sky from one side. Fierce winds howled, Haki spread, and the man cleaved through countless golden beams with a single slash, sending explosions thundering across the sky.
"Focus on breaking through that gate, Whitebeard!"
"Leave everything else to us!"
A low, solemn voice rang out.
Only then did everyone make out the figure's face.
"It's Red-Haired!!"
Vista and the others cried out excitedly.
The tension on Whitebeard's face eased a little, and he smiled.
Then his gaze turned forward again.
"Break through that gate at any cost!"
"If we can't even breach the enemy's first line of defense, they'll really look down on us!"
His powerful, aged voice swept across the battlefield, instantly sending morale soaring.
"Raaagh!!"
"Break through the plaza gate!!"
"Give them everything we've got!!"
A mass of figures charged forward.
Marco, Diamond Jozu, Vista, and the other commanders clashed with the Marine officers and Shichibukai who had come to reinforce the line.
Little Oars Jr. threw back his head and roared, charging forward with wild strides.
Golden light began flashing over Kizaru's body as he prepared to move again, but his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he stopped.
"Don't move, Borsalino!"
A low, icy voice rang out.
Kizaru's