"Crushing defeat..."
"That guy called Uchiha Madara..."
"Is even a top Great Sword Master!"
A group of people looked on in shock as Uchiha Madara sliced through Douglas Bullet's demonic body, instantly defeating what was once the Pirate King's right-hand man!
If losing was expected...
Everyone had already prepared themselves mentally.
Yet the speed of Douglas Bullet's defeat was still unexpected, especially as Uchiha Madara released the Complete Form of Susanoo, and Bullet couldn't even manage a decent counterattack...
"Mr. Bullet..."
Red-haired Shanks took a deep breath, a touch of lament flickering in his eyes: "Once a man who could equally match Mr. Rayleigh..."
"Not just..."
Whitebeard slowly shook his head, his gaze growing heavier: "Bullet's power is almost catching up to Roger..."
However...
This guy still lost to Uchiha Madara!
That means Uchiha Madara's strength has surpassed Pirate King Roger!
Years ago, over twenty years past, in his prime, Whitebeard had fought Roger with all his might, resulting in a draw...
But now...
He stood in his old and frail posture...
Whitebeard watched as Uchiha Madara arrogantly dragged Douglas Bullet's body toward the Golden Ark, the old man's feelings growing increasingly weighty...
Perhaps...
It's time to arrange one's affairs.
"Let's go."
Whitebeard slowly turned around, signaling for the ship to set sail, planning to return to the New World, to settle his sons.
"I'll attend the auction at Shampodi first, then meet you again."
Red-haired Shanks said to Whitebeard, then turned and jumped onto the Red Force without waiting for his retort.
On the Golden Ark.
Uchiha Madara tossed Douglas Bullet in front of Red Sand Scorpion and the others, as if defeating a major figure was merely as easy as catching a fish.
This haul for the Konoha Pirates was decent, first capturing Admiral Green Ryokugyu, and now acquiring a powerhouse like Douglas Bullet, gaining two suitable specimens.
"They're leaving..."
Senju Hashirama watched as the Moby Dick and Red Force started to pull anchor, curiously glancing at Red Sand Scorpion: "Speaking of which, is there anything left to do?"
"No..."
"They can't leave yet."
Red Sand Scorpion shook his head, his gaze moving to the Golden Merry caught between the two Four Emperors' ships: "There's still a reckless fool's trouble left to deal with!"
On the Golden Merry.
Monkey D. Luffy was happy to see his companions, but once his eyes swept around, his gaze became heavy!
"No..."
"Robin hasn't been rescued!"
"Wait! Luffy!"
A group quickly intervened, stopping him in panic.
Despite their wish to rescue Nico Robin from the Tower of Justice, they had witnessed the terror of the strong. Rushing over now is merely suicide!
"Robin..."
Luffy's gaze turned to the distance.
In the battle between Uchiha Madara and Douglas Bullet, both the main and front islands of Enies Lobby were destroyed, leaving only the small island with the Tower of Justice.
Fortunately...
Everyone could immediately see Nico Robin surrounded by a group of marines.
Always maintaining her intellectual and elegant demeanor in the Straw Hat Pirates, her gaze remained on the Straw Hats, tear streaks still visible on her face...
Too close...
They could spot Nico Robin's location at a glance.
Too far...
Even if the distance was reduced, surrounded by marines, the Straw Hat Pirates couldn't rescue Nico Robin. Their powers seemed too feeble...
"Rubber Rubber!"
Straw Hat Luffy lifted his arm, suddenly grabbing onto the Golden Merry's mast, using his rubber ability to start building power: "I'm going to rescue Robin!"
Straw Hat Luffy glanced at his teammates filled with tension, his eyes flashing a hint of fierce resolve: "Even if it costs my life today!"
With that, his body sprang upward, flying toward the Tower of Justice!
"Hey! Luffy!"
Red-haired Shanks was startled by Luffy's actions!
Not... the war was tacitly regarded as over!
With both him and Whitebeard here, they somehow had rescued Straw Hat Luffy and his sworn brother, with the arrival of the Konoha Pirates signaling the war's conclusion. How did this brat recklessly head over again!
Luckily...
Those present aren't completely unfamiliar with the Straw Hat Pirates.
Red-haired Shanks also noticed Nico Robin heavily surrounded at the Tower of Justice, only able to ready his companions for battle anew...
On the Moby Dick.
Fire Fist Ace looked a bit anxious at Whitebeard.
Whitebeard lightly chuckled, patting Ace's head, commanding his sons to stop pulling up anchor, preparing once again to face the marines...
As for the marines...
Their morale was already downcast.
They had witnessed the battle between Douglas Bullet and Uchiha Madara, clearly understanding their forces weren't opponents for the enemy, thus allowing the battle to take place at Enies Lobby, tacitly acknowledging the failure of this operation.