One Piece: I Start with a Married Woman, I Am the Evil Admiral!

Chapter 292 Retreat

However, one thing is undeniable: Whitebeard is now at his last gasp.

Even if he could unleash tremendous power, his scarred body and accumulated injuries were undeniable facts.

The two severe blows he suffered in succession completely deprived him of any chance of leaving this place alive.

Unless he is willing to abandon everything and only care about his own life and death.

Unfortunately, he treated these pirates like his own sons.

How could a father bear to abandon his child?

Not to mention, he has a white beard!

He could choose to die a spectacular and glorious death, but he absolutely could not tolerate living such a pathetic and wretched life.

Even when facing death, he would stand tall and proud above all others.

At this moment, his gaze slowly fell on Ace on the execution platform, and a hint of apology appeared in his eyes.

He certainly wanted to save Ace, but unfortunately, he was now powerless to do so.

Moreover, while Ace was indeed his son, weren't the other pirates also his sons?

They are his children too!

Their bond was incredibly deep; they were even willing to sacrifice their own lives to save their brother.

However, at this moment, the situation was clear: continuing forward would be tantamount to moths to a flame, only leading to their pointless deaths. Whitebeard knew this well. He took a deep breath, mustered all his strength, and shouted, "All members of the Whitebeard Pirates, listen to my command! Retreat!"

Before the words were even finished, a figure streaked through the air like lightning.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Marco flying over with the injured "Diamond" Jozu. Marco's face was full of worry, his eyes revealing concern for Whitebeard and resentment towards the situation.

Whitebeard's gaze, however, was fixed on "Diamond" Jozu's chest.

A large chunk of flesh was missing from "Diamond" Joz's chest, the gruesome wound a testament to the devastation he had suffered. Moreover, through the bloody gash, one could even see the stark white bone beneath the skin, a truly horrifying sight.

It's important to know that "Diamond" Jozu's ability is to turn his body into a hard diamond.

In other words, the diamond was part of his body. And now, the diamond on his chest has been shattered by Aini, which means that his body has suffered the same severe damage, and a piece of flesh has been blown away.

Whitebeard's pupils contracted involuntarily. He understood that if such an injury was not treated as soon as possible, it would likely leave permanent damage.

Marco and "Diamond" Jozu plummeted like meteors, finally landing safely in front of Whitebeard. However, "Diamond" Jozu's condition was worrying; he clutched his chest tightly, his face as pale as paper, and cold sweat poured down his forehead, clearly enduring immense pain.

On the surface, "Diamond" Joz only appeared to have a chunk of flesh blasted off, but only he knew the extent of the injury. The terrifying impact not only tore his flesh apart, but likely broke several of his sternums. It was just that the bones were deeply embedded beneath the skin, making them completely invisible from the outside.

When "Diamond" Jozu's gaze slowly shifted to Enni, his eyes underwent a startling change; his previous resolve and courage were instantly replaced by fear. This was the first time he had suffered such a severe blow since eating the Diamond Fruit, and this unprecedented feeling filled him with terror.

At that moment, Vista's eyes were filled with self-blame and regret. He was standing right next to Whitebeard, yet he had failed to protect him, watching helplessly as Whitebeard was attacked. This feeling of powerlessness struck his heart like a heavy hammer, leaving him unable to find peace for a long time.

Whitebeard seemed to sense Vista's emotions. He turned his head and gave Vista a comforting look, as if to tell him not to blame himself too much.

After all, while Vista the Flower was very strong, he was still considerably weaker in a battle of their caliber.

I can't be of much help.

What's more, at the most crucial moment, it was Vista, the "flower fencer," who blocked the most fatal blow against him.

Then, Whitebeard's gaze finally fell on Marco. His voice was low, but it carried an undeniable authority: "This is my final order, Marco, take them back."

"Dad!"

Marco's eyes gradually welled up with tears, but he stubbornly held them back. His gaze was fixed on the distance, as if he could see through the endless ocean and into the future of the entire Whitebeard Pirates.

He knew full well that the situation was extremely dire, and the slightest misstep could plunge the entire pirate crew into utter ruin. His father's choice was undoubtedly the wisest decision he could make at that moment.

Only in this way can the core strength of the Whitebeard Pirates be preserved, giving them the opportunity to continue moving forward in the future.

However, understanding this doesn't mean he can easily sever the emotional bond with his father. His relationship with his father is not just that of superior and subordinate, but also a deep father-son affection.

His father's guidance and love shaped him into the Marco he is today.

But he also knew perfectly well that once his father made up his mind, it was as firm as steel. No amount of persuasion could change his mind.

Now, Dad has made his decision, and that's an irreversible fact.

More importantly, this was Whitebeard's wish. As the second-in-command of the Whitebeard Pirates, Marco knew he had a responsibility to respect Whitebeard's choice and put it into practice.

This is not only a sign of respect for the father, but also a demonstration of responsibility and commitment to the entire pirate crew.

Finally, Marco took a deep breath, trying to calm his turbulent emotions. He understood that he bore the heavy responsibility of leading the others safely out of here. It was a difficult task, but he would not back down.

Because he is the second-in-command of the Whitebeard Pirates, he has both the responsibility and the ability.

Therefore, even though he was extremely unwilling and reluctant, he still obeyed Whitebeard's wishes.

Listen carefully, it's a will, not a command.

"go!"

Despite the pain, Marco shouted to the rest of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The Whitebeard Pirates exchanged glances before hastily retreating. They arrived with such swagger, but their retreat was equally pathetic.

But how could the navy possibly let them have their way?

A full-scale pursuit has begun.

However, at this point, Whitebeard had already decided to cover their retreat. Naturally, he needed to ensure everyone could escape.