Hancock gives Luffy the key to Ace's handcuffs. As he runs off, Smoker tries to follow him but is blocked by the Pirate Empress. Meanwhile, Doflamingo tells Ivankov that Kuma recently lost all of his will as a human, becoming a weapon of the World Government. As Kuma attacks the pirates, Ivankov fights back. At the same time, Crocodile and Mr. 1 fight the Whitebeard Pirates. However, Jozu attacks Crocodile, forcing Doflamingo to intervene. Doflamingo suggests that the two team up, while Luffy runs into Mihawk.