Whitebeard ran because of what purpose? Lmao, you guys are still struggling.
Whitebeard wasn't protecting anywhere, there was no point on stopping in the sea and wasting their time on fodder marines. It has no purpose if he isn't protecting anywhere. Just like Blackbeard vs. Akainu, it was pointless to fight, because there is nothing to gain.
Wano Samurai are strong enough to protect their own home.
Mihawk can't even protect a random island where was his home, he said Perona should leave, and he is being chased by marines right now, which is not even in new world.