Summary:
The Whitebeard Pirates and their subordinate crews launched an attack on the square. Whitebeard prepares to use a devastating attack, but Admiral Aokiji freezes Whitebeard with an Ice Ball. Whitebeard broke free from the ice he was encased in and attacked Aokiji. Aokiji prepares to counterattack with Ice Block Partisan, but Jozu attacks him before he can. Jozu and Aokiji prepare to face each other.
Meanwhile, Luffy continues to move towards the execution platform. However, Momonga and the Dalmatian stand in Luffy’s way and attack him. Luffy is then knocked down by Admiral Kizaru, who tells Luffy that just being brave isn’t enough and kicks him away. Luffy is sent flying and is then caught by Whitebeard. Kizaru scolds Whitebeard for letting Luffy lead the attack. Whitebeard then hands Luffy over to his men, saying that Luffy has done enough. As Whitebeard’s men try to treat Luffy’s injuries, Luffy insists on continuing, but soon collapses. Whitebeard comments on how he had a soft spot for people like Luffy.
Whitebeard prepares for another attack, but is intercepted by Akainu. Akainu tells Whitebeard that his power can destroy Marineford. Whitebeard responds by saying that he should try to protect it. Akainu fires a magma fist and Whitebeard counters with an air shock.
Marco attempts to reach Ace in his phoenix form. Garp intercepts him and tells the Whitebeard Pirates that they will have to get past Garp before they can rescue Ace.