Luffy laughed.
Then he turned, met Ace's eyes, and burst out laughing again.
Within moments, they had covered a considerable distance and regrouped with Marco.
Breaking through the navy's defensive line had been difficult, but the pirates retreated swiftly, reaching the Inner Bay in the blink of an eye.
Someone among the pirates had used an ability to melt the frozen sea, opening a route to the outside.
"Retreat!!"
The first pirates to return to their ships shouted at the top of their lungs.
"Pops!!"
Some collapsed against the ships' rails, their faces streaming with tears as they watched Pops hold Xia Le back alone.
They could clearly see his mighty body shudder violently with every clash, blood dripping onto the ground.
More pirates boarded the ships one after another.
Sails unfurled, and pirate ships headed out, beginning their escape.
As Ace and the others ran, a dazzling light suddenly shone behind them, while an icy presence blocked their path ahead.
"It's Kizaru!!"
"And Aokiji!!"
The moment they saw those two figures, their expressions turned grim.
"I'll hold them off. Keep running!"
Marco shouted.
A chilling aura swept toward them, instantly coating the ground in frost.
A moment later, Aokiji charged out, heading straight for Marco.
But just then, a burly figure leaped out from the side and slammed into Aokiji.
"Marco, Ace, get out of here!!"
Diamond Jozu roared, facing Kizaru and Aokiji alone.
"Right now, only my defenses can hold them off!"
Chapter 313: The title of invincible
Marco's expression changed. Gritting his teeth, he leaped high into the air, clearing Jozu.
"We'll wait for you on the ship!"
Tears spilled from Ace's eyes, but he fought back his grief and ran past. "Jozu!"
Jozu laughed, flexed his arms, and leaned forward, his gaze fixed on the two