Ch. 981Sand Crocodile Dies in Battle?!
Key Plot Points and Events
- The World Government's artillery support arrives, delighting and unsettling the shinobi.
- The 3rd and 5th Division convoys reach the battlefield, setting up defenses and preparing to take over the line.
- Vice Admirals Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian send soldiers to test Seastone Bullets' effect on demons.
- The test confirms Seastone's effectiveness against demons, boosting military morale.
- Crocodile, Red Lotus, and Esdeath are severely injured in their battle against Lilith and Nahama.
- Lilith prepares to deliver the final blow to Crocodile.
Character Developments
- Crocodile accepts his impending death, reflecting on his life and expressing bitterness at the thought of his rival's reaction.
- The shinobi leaders, such as Rasa, Chiyo, Jiraiya, and Onoki, are bewildered by the World Government's actions but comply with their instructions.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics between the World Government, shinobi, and demons.
- The impact of new weaponry (Seastone Bullets) on the battlefield.
- The acceptance of death and reflection on one's life (Crocodile).
Character Interactions
- The shinobi leaders communicate and coordinate their actions with the World Government forces.
- Crocodile, Red Lotus, and Esdeath face off against Lilith and Nahama, with Crocodile being the primary target.
- Charlotte Oven and Dalmatian work together to test and deploy Seastone Bullets.