A shadowy figure appeared behind Ace. "Ace, you can't be so careless. Understand?" It was Robin. Using her abilities, she'd reached the exec

A shadowy figure appeared behind Ace.

"Ace, you can't be so careless. Understand?"

It was Robin.

Using her abilities, she'd reached the execution platform and used a pre-prepared key to unlock Ace's Seastone handcuffs.

The executioner had only struck Ace's elementally-transformed state.

Instantly, Ace returned to his normal form.

He stretched, saying to Robin, "Don't worry, it won't happen again. That was the last time!"

Ace's "resurrection" thrilled Luffy. Ace's survival was the best possible news.

However, intense dizziness caused Luffy to stumble backward.

Ace appeared behind him.

"Luffy, you did well. You've grown strong in a short time, though you still have a way to go!"

Ace then raised his hand, flames erupting—the Mera Mera no Mi awakening!

Dai Enkai: Entei! Ace created several giant spiral flames and unleashed Dai Enkai, the flames coalescing into a sun-like fireball before being hurled at the Marines, causing immense casualties.

Luffy's eyes shone with admiration. "Ace, you're amazing!"

Ace confidently puffed out his chest. "Of course! I'm the Dawn Birds' battle commander!"

"Don't get cocky, let's go," Robin's voice echoed.

"Right," Ace replied, hoisting Luffy onto his shoulder and running towards the Dawn Bird flagship.

Sengoku noticed Ace's escape, his face changing. Dragon, seizing the opportunity, reverted to his normal form and escaped.

Sengoku used a Den Den Mushi to order, "Everyone, stop Ace! At all costs!"

Kizaru, engaged with Enel, instantly pursued Ace. Aokiji followed suit. Everyone focused on Ace.

Then, Kuina appeared before Ace, drawing her sword, her killing intent even stronger than before. She unleashed a devastating slash.

A wave of oppressive pressure washed over everyone. Tsuru was shocked. "Impossible! Supreme Grandmaster Swordsman, complete mastery?!"

Kuina had broken through during her fight with Mihawk, her strength and understanding rising significantly. Her talent and insight were extraordinary.

Her ability to resurrect, combined with her post-death enlightenment and Ryuya's training, had propelled her to this level.

Even Kizaru and Aokiji chose to avoid her attack.

Whitebeard told Marco, "Roger's son is safe. Our debt is paid. Let's retreat!"

He left. His bond with Roger was forged through countless battles, similar to Garp and Roger's relationship.

Ryuya, controlling Zero, initiated the Dawn Birds' retreat. Using talismans, the Noah and other ships began to levitate. Ace reached the Noah with Luffy.

Luffy, recovering from the joy of Ace's escape, remembered his crew. "Ace, my crew is still down there!"

Ace looked down. Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp were surrounded by Marines. Without intervention, they'd be overwhelmed.

Ace contacted Kuina via Den Den Mushi. "Kuina, please help them! They're Luffy's crew. I can't abandon them!"

He couldn't go himself; he was everyone's target. Even stronger, he still feared the Admirals.

Kuina replied, "I'm covering the retreat. Those three…"

Ryuya's voice cut through the Den Den Mushi. "Bring them up."

"Yes, sir!" Kuina responded, immediately obeying Ryuya's command. She shot towards Zoro and the others like a meteor. Katakuri oversaw the other members' retreat.

Kuina reached the exhausted trio, who were on the verge of collapse.

She raised her sword and unleashed a circular slash, a terrifying wave of killing intent that instantly turned nearby Marines to dust.

Zoro recognized the familiar aura, remembering his first encounter with the resurrected Kuina.

"Kuina, you…"

Kuina's cold voice echoed, "Get to the ship. One minute. Or else!"

Usopp, terrified of death, bolted for the ship. Sanji urged Zoro, "Zoro, retreat!"

Zoro nodded, following Kuina towards the Noah. His thoughts were consumed by Kuina's achievement—Supreme Grandmaster Swordsman, complete mastery—while he was only a high-level Kenbunshoku Haki user. The gap felt immense.

With Kuina's help, Sanji, Zoro, and Usopp reached the Noah. The Dawn Birds, Whitebeard Pirates, and Dragon retreated. Only the ravaged Marineford remained.

Sengoku felt a deep sense of desolation, looking at the carnage. He slumped to the ground, his hair turning white.

Garp, seeing his old friend's despair, felt a pang of sympathy. Sengoku picked up his Den Den Mushi.

"Everyone, you did well! Surviving this battle is victory."

Morale rose.

"Yes! This is our victory!"

But Sengoku knew it was self-deception. Ace's escape made the execution a farce, known to the entire world.

He felt he should step down, making way for a true strongman.

He looked at Ryuya, who was immaculate, highlighting his strength. Only he could counter the other forces. Only he could bring peace to the sea.

Sengoku made a decision. News of the Dawn Birds' retreat spread across the Grand Line, sparking chaos.

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