Blackbeard was covered by a black cloth, and he crawled beneath it while the other members of the Blackbeard Pirates stood guard around them.
Two minutes later.
"What is this?!"
Blackbeard's shout came from beneath the black cloth as blue arcs of electricity spread out.
On the other side of the trench, Su Xiao was blocked by a large group of Marines. Behind them was the Whitebeard Pirates, who were under attack.
"He—he's back again."
The large group of Marines blocking Su Xiao's path slowly retreated. Even though Su Xiao was seriously injured, they no longer dared to surround him. Every time they attacked Su Xiao, the Marines paid a heavy price. Momentum was something forged through killing.
"Kuliling, don't even think about taking another step forward."
Sengoku's voice came from ahead. Su Xiao said nothing. An Apollo slipped from his sleeve.
"Move, or I'll sink this island."
"..."
Sengoku's cheek twitched. Letting Su Xiao pass was obviously impossible, but neither could he ignore the threat. If someone else were holding an Apollo, Sengoku might wonder whether they would dare detonate it while being caught in the blast themselves. But if that person was Su Xiao, Sengoku had no doubt he would do it.
"Sengoku, are you sure wiping out these pirates is worth it? Whitebeard is already dead. If too many people die on this battlefield, will you... still be able to invade the New World?"
Su Xiao tossed the Apollo in his hand. He looked as if he truly intended to detonate it. In reality, he would not detonate it without confidence. Though he feared no death in battle, he would not choose to sink into the sea together with an island.
"Portgas D. Ace is still alive."
Sengoku's meaning was obvious. Negotiations required sincerity. He wanted