He's a good person

"Nonsense. Since we've decided to do it, we must eliminate them completely. Even after CP9's screening, who knows if there are still Archaeologists hiding among the refugees on the Evacuation Ship..."

Sakazuki paused, then said without hesitation, "For Absolute Justice. We must show no mercy towards evil. Continue the bombardment until the Evacuation Ship is sunk."

"Yes!" The Adjutant quickly saluted and continued to command the cannons on the Marine Warship to keep firing at the Evacuation Ship.

"Bang bang bang!"

Amidst the terrified screams of the civilians on the Evacuation Ship, several more cannonballs, capable of easily shattering the ship into pieces, hurtled towards them.

And those delicate yet beautiful cherry blossoms began to fly, actively moving towards the cannonballs in mid-air.

"Rumble rumble!"

Almost instantly, the cannonballs grazed by the cherry blossoms were detonated in mid-air, resembling pink fireworks blooming on the sea surface.

"That bastard, he's still not stopping..."

Kuzan watched as Sakazuki continued to bombard the Evacuation Ship. This act of slaughtering innocent civilians deeply struck at the justice Kuzan had always upheld.

"Yaen, you hold off Sauron for me. I'll be back soon."

After saying this, Kuzan instantly transformed into a Cold Current and headed towards Sakazuki's Marine Warship, roaring.

"Sakazuki, you bastard, what do you think you're doing? Stop this immediately."

The next moment, both lava and ice erupted on Sakazuki's Marine Warship.

Clearly, no one expected that during such an important Marine military operation as a Buster Call, these two incompatible individuals, Kuzan and Sakazuki, would actually start fighting directly in front of numerous Soldiers due to their conflicting ideologies.

Yaen.

Immediately, Yaen slowly turned his head stiffly, looking at Sauron, whose finger was larger than his entire body. He couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Kuzan, you idiot. It's one thing to bring me ashore, but to actually leave me here and tell me to stop Sauron? With my Small Arms and Legs, how am I supposed to stop him?

To Yaen's surprise, Sauron's attitude was quite friendly. He didn't seem inclined to attack. Instead, he leaned down and asked, "Your name is Yaen? Are you with the Marines?"

"No, I'm not," Yaen replied truthfully.

"Then why are you with Kuzan?" Sauron asked.

"I... I was forced..." Yaen continued to answer truthfully.

"Then..."

Sauron glanced at the Marine Warships in the distance, which were constantly spewing out large amounts of lava and ice, and said, "Yaen, do you want to run away with me?"

"Huh?!" Yaen was slightly stunned, not expecting Sauron to say that.

Sauron then said.

"I guess Kuzan was bringing you to join the Marines, but now you've taken a hit from Sakazuki's bombardment to save civilians."

After a pause, Sauron continued, "Given Sakazuki's personality, he might do something bad to you afterward. Why don't you run away with me?"

Yaen's lips twitched slightly, and he refused Sauron's kind offer, saying, "Thank you for your concern, but it's not necessary. I have a reason to stay in the Marines."

"Dielolol, I see. You already have a justice you believe in?"

Sauron let out his peculiar laugh and said.

"You dare to go against Sakazuki at great risk to protect civilians. Such conviction is worthy of recognition. You will be a fine justice."

Immediately after, Sauron's expression turned serious and he said.

"No matter what, I must seize the opportunity while Kuzan and Sakazuki are fighting and escape. Yaen, since you don't want to escape with me, but rather want to stop me, then come and try."

To be honest, Yaen didn't want to stop Sauron. Besides not wanting to earn merit, more importantly, Yaen greatly admired Sauron.

However...

As Yaen's Hilt swung slightly, the cherry blossoms that had been protecting the Evacuation Ship instantly returned, swirling around Yaen as he spoke.

"I'm sorry, Sauron. No matter what, I still have to take some action."

Sometimes, even if one's heart is unwilling, one must still draw their sword. Yaen had that resolve.

As Sengoku's adopted son, in this "Buster Call" military operation closely watched by the World Government, Yaen might be able to save the Evacuation Ship driven by his personal beliefs.

But from the perspective of Sengoku's son, he could not stand idly by at Sauron's escape in this situation.

Otherwise, Yaen's actions might bring unnecessary trouble and suspicion to Sengoku.

And this, Yaen could not allow.

'I'm sorry, even if it's just for show, it's necessary.'

Yaen sighed inwardly and then a large number of cherry blossoms surged rapidly towards Sauron.

"Zzzzzz..."

Instantly, as the beautiful and fragile cherry blossoms sliced through, Sauron's skin was covered in dense, numerous wounds, and streaks of blood seeped out.

Especially since Sauron did not want to attack Yaen and turned to flee directly, running with all his might.

From a distance, it was but a moment before Sauron appeared like a man covered in blood.

However, Yaen knew very well that with the attack power of Senbonzakura's Shikai, Sauron's wounds, though dense and terrifying in appearance, were all superficial wounds.

For Sauron's monstrous Physique, such injuries didn't even need to be treated.

At this moment, Sauron also discovered the special nature of these seemingly dreamlike pink cherry blossoms, murmuring in surprise.

"These seem... to be blades?"

Even though these blades were incredibly fine, like cherry blossoms, they were still lethal enough for Little Robin, who was only eight years old and protected in Sauron's palm.

However, when Sauron looked down at Little Robin with immense worry, he found that the constantly swirling cherry blossoms had skillfully and perfectly avoided her.

"Little Robin, are you alright?" Sauron asked softly while sprinting amidst the cherry blossoms.

With tears lingering in her eyes, looking pitiful and helpless, Little Robin was captivated by the beautiful, constantly dancing cherry blossoms before her. She paused for a moment before shaking her head and replying.

"I... I'm fine, Sauron. These flowers are so beautiful."

"Mm."

Sauron nodded, understanding Yaen's intention.

Rather than an attack, it was more like a send-off.

"He is a good person."

Finally, Sauron concluded.

Little Robin recalled the scene where Yaen saved the Evacuation Ship and sincerely nodded. "Yes, he is a good person."