Okay for the most part, the situation is starting to go more into their favor:
- On one side, we have the giant pirates clearing a path.
- The pacifistas are routing the marines on the island and attacking the ships nearby, which helps keep most of the marines off the island.
- Sanji's seemingly activating his genetic enhancements (at least I'm assuming so judging by how his eyebrow), which enhanced his ability to disperse(?) lasers.
- Luffy's fully recovered and sent Saturn away for a bit.
Now the remaining issues that's impeding their escape are:
- The Strawhats and allies haven't properly reunited yet.
- Rob Lucci, Kizaru, and Saturn are still active
- The Sunny is going too fast and on it's way to the laser barrier
- Vegapunk has been critically injured.... (honestly I hope he doesn't die, as his survival was a primary objective)
So, the situation is still dire, but not as bad as it was previously.