The goddess had been knocked down by Maud.
At a time like this, all he had to do was catch the goddess, and he could openly take advantage of her.
Whether it was the towering peaks or the round, plump peaches, he could hold them all in one hand.
This was simply... a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity!
However,
Chaton had not cherished this once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity.
Because within reach, a group of residents was about to face a disaster that would bring the roof down over their heads.
"Damn it!"
Chaton took one regretful look at Gion's alluring figure, then charged without looking back toward the Yoruean Red Tree in the distance.
Compared to taking advantage of Gion, saving a group of residents in danger was more important.
It was even more important than his own life.
Chaton's decisive withdrawal immediately eased the pressure on Maud.
At the same time, Gion's body crashed to the ground, kicking up a great cloud of dust.
Maud first glanced at Chaton, who was rushing toward the Yoruean Red Tree, then looked toward the dust spreading across the ground.
A single free fall could not harm Gion in the slightest.
And vice admirals of Gion and Chaton's caliber were on an entirely different level from the likes of Momonga.
With Maud's current strength, he could only contend with them and gain the upper hand by relying on the properties of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit.
As for defeating them, the possibility was practically zero.
If the battle dragged on, Chaton and Gion would sooner or later adapt to Maud's use of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit.
By then, Maud would have no chance of withstanding their attacks.
It was fortunate that Maud had developed the Shadow-Shadow Fruit in such a creative way. If he had used it like Moria, let alone