Ace and Luffy stood back to back, assuming the same stance.
"Don't slack off, Luffy. Can you still keep fighting?"
Although Luffy was panting a bit, he still said, "Of course."
The surrounding Vice Admirals stepped forward to block them, but were sent flying by Ace's flames. "I never thought the day would come when you would be the one saving me, Luffy."
The other Vice Admirals quickly reminded everyone, "Ace is a Logia-type Mera Mera no Mi user. Don't let them escape!"
With the two brothers' perfect coordination, the Marineford Vice Admirals couldn't stop Ace, who possessed Haoshoku, and Luffy, the strongest of the Supernovas.
Looking at Luffy skillfully using the Rubber-Rubber Fruit and Armament Haki, Ace remarked with emotion, "You've grown strong, Luffy."
Luffy said, "I'm still planning on surpassing you one day."
Ace's Observation Haki sensed something was wrong. While Luffy was saving Ace, Aokiji had used a clone of 'Diamond' Jozu to freeze one of his arms, and now he threw an ice spear at the fleeing pair.
Flames burned on Ace's body. "But for now, let me protect you." Ace's 'Mirror Fire Flame' collided with Aokiji's 'Pheasant Peck', and the ice and fire actually fought to a standstill.
The other two Admirals were tied down by Whitebeard and Rayleigh, so for a moment, there wasn't enough combat power to stop Ace and Luffy from leaving.
Looking at the rescued Ace, Whitebeard showed a gratified smile.
The Murakumogiri in his hand didn't stop, continuing to attack Akainu so that he had no chance to give chase.
Hera appeared in front of Mr. 3, saying with a smile, "To think a pirate like you managed to sneak all the way here. You're quite bold. Are you prepared to pay the price?"
Then, with Armament Haki coating her leg, she kicked the kneeling Mr. 3 into the arms of the Revolutionary Army's 'Okama King', Ivankov.
After catching the dying Mr. 3, Ivankov quickly activated his Horm-Horm Fruit ability, pulling him back from the brink of death.
"Oh, I didn't kick you to death? It seems your defensive capabilities are quite extraordinary. However, don't let me see you on a pirate ship again."
Dragon, who was fighting Garp, flew into the sky and broke away. A gust of wind blew beneath all the members of the Revolutionary Army present, and Dragon led them out of the plaza.
Dragon's declaration reached the entire world via the Visual Den Den Mushi: "We, the Revolutionary Army, have come here to announce our arrival to the New World."
"People oppressed by nobles, people who became pirates because of trumped-up charges, people who want to overthrow oppression—we, the Revolutionary Army, need you to join us."
"You are not fighting alone. From now on, the Revolutionary Army will support you."
Then, controlling the wind, he gathered the members of the Revolutionary Army together, preparing to leave the battlefield first.
At that moment, the New Navy arrived on the Snail Ships of the Germa Kingdom, intercepting Dragon's Revolutionary Army.
Sabo's voice came from the Snail Ship: "The New Navy is here. This isn't a place where you rebels can just come and go as you please."
The New Navy and the Revolutionary Army clashed, showing the audience of the live broadcast the New Navy's sharp edge. Sabo, in particular, fought to a draw as Dragon went easy on him.
The members of the Revolutionary Army fought while retreating and were driven out of the battlefield by the New Navy. This battle established the reputation of the New Navy.
Sengoku crawled out of the ruins. "To have my attack blocked by a few brats... how embarrassing."
Just as he stood up, he heard Dragon's declaration and said through gritted teeth, "What are the others doing? How can they let him say such things? Hurry up and shut down the transponder snail!"
Hera curled her lip at Sengoku's words. "No fun." However, she still shifted her body slightly, exposing the transponder snail that had been protected by her Haki.
Without protection, the transponder snail was immediately knocked unconscious by the clashing Conqueror's Haki on the battlefield, and the live broadcast stopped instantly.
After the signal was cut, the broadcasts on various islands were disconnected. However, soon, a lucky fellow took out a brand-new Visual Den Den Mushi and resumed the broadcast.
Buggy's face appeared on the screen as he greeted everyone: "Hi, hello everyone."
The audience watching the broadcast in front of large screens stared with wide eyes. "Who are you?!"
Rayleigh, who happened to be fighting Kizaru in this area, saw Buggy and greeted him, "Buggy, long time no see. I didn't expect you to escape from that place too."
Others became even more shocked. "Who is this clown? Rayleigh actually knows him?"
Sengoku sensed this scene and actually provided a helpful explanation: "Buggy, I didn't expect you to hide so deeply. I only discovered it after checking the records when I realized something was wrong."
"You were actually one of the Pirate King's crew members, growing up on Roger's ship alongside the Four Emperors' Shanks. Have you been hiding in the East Blue all these years just for this day?"
Buggy's smile stiffened as the eyes of the entire field focused on him holding the Visual Den Den Mushi. Buggy said stiffly, "That's right. This was all my plot."
Sengoku said, "It seems being captured by the Navy and entering Impel Down early was also part of your plan. Did you foresee today's events long ago, Buggy?"
Sweat even broke out on Buggy's forehead. He didn't even know he had thought that far ahead himself, but since things had come to this, denial was not his style.
A surge of courage came from out of nowhere as Buggy said, "That's right! I foresaw long ago that there would be a war between Whitebeard and Marineford. Impel Down was the key, so I intentionally got caught and infiltrated Impel Down."
Seeing Buggy actually take the blame for Impel Down, Sengoku continued:
"It seems our Navy underestimated you, allowing you to collude with Blackbeard to destroy Impel Down, forcing Vice Admiral Hera to slay so many prisoners."
Rayleigh looked at Buggy, who was feigning composure, and laughed exceptionally happily while fighting Kizaru. "What an interesting little fellow."
Ace and Luffy ran all the way back to the plaza, returning to the side of the other Captains under the guidance of the wind. Marco's flames quickly spread toward Ace and Luffy, intending to heal their wounds.
However, Ace's injuries were pitifully few; he didn't look at all like someone who had been tortured in Impel Down. Seeing Ace retreat, Whitebeard gathered the light of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit on the blade of Murakumogiri, actually forcing back both Aokiji and Akainu at the same time.
Murakumogiri drew a horizontal line across the plaza, blocking the Marines on one side. A trace of blood, however, overflowed from the corner of Whitebeard's mouth.
Marco hurriedly said, "Pops, Brother Ace has been rescued. Let's get out of here!"
Whitebeard didn't reply or turn around. The world's strongest man just stood there, as a heavy atmosphere permeated the entire battlefield.
Rayleigh also set aside his relaxed expression and sighed. "Whitebeard... he doesn't want to leave anymore."
Hearing this, Kizaru immediately became serious, broke away from Rayleigh, and stood with the other two Admirals.
The entire battlefield fell silent once more. Whitebeard's voice rang through the plaza: "I am now issuing my final Captain's order. Listen well, Whitebeard Pirates!"
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