As Whitebeard prepares to launch another attack, he is blocked by Aokiji, forcing Jozu to step in. Luffy, progressing through the Marines, is attacked and thrown by back by a pair of Vice Admirals and Admiral Kizaru. Whitebeard tells Luffy to stay back, and proceeds to clash with Akainu. Marco, meanwhile, makes a beeline for Ace, but is punched away by Garp.