Luffy tries to run past Mihawk, but is halted and forced back by the mighty swordsman, who cuts the gigantic frozen wave created by Aokiji in half. Meanwhile, Crocodile turns down Doflamingo's offer, and sends Buggy flying towards Luffy with a sandstorm. Luffy, however, uses Buggy as a human shield. Buggy manages to dodge, but his bomb is deflected by Mihawk, giving Luffy an opportunity to escape. Mihawk pursues him, but is stopped by Vista. With the battle entering its final phase, Sengoku orders the cancellation of the Den Den Mushi signals, and Sentomaru appears with an army of Pacifista.