On the shore beside the BW1's wreckage, everyone gathered together.
Kite's white sweater was soaked through with dark red blood, too sticky to wear anymore.
He had no choice but to take it off, roll it into a bundle, and carry it away with him.
Shubika treated his many wounds, bandaging him up until he looked like a "polar bear," a stark contrast to his previously lean physique.
Some of his wounds looked frightening, but they weren't life-threatening. Besides, he had just received the blessing of Virtue's Silver White Halo.
Shubika then gave Knuckle, Shoto, Menchi, and Buhara—two pairs of longtime partners—basic treatment for their injuries.
Shizuku helped out alongside her, taking the medical equipment Shubika needed from Evil Tenderfoot whenever necessary.
Earlier, Gelman and Shizuku had used six Teleport Lanterns to travel to Greed Island and back.
With the help of Granny Lin Nie, Doon, Ikshampé, Abengane, and the others, they had quickly gathered all the supplies on the list prepared by Koukou, Piyou, Gido, Geru, and the others.
That had required a substantial reserve of resources and a smoothly functioning chain of management. Greed Island happened to have both.
When Greed Island's administrators learned about the situation aboard the BW1, they had also been eager to help.
But just after returning from Greed Island, Gelman and Shizuku sensed the fierce battle taking place here.
Gelman hurried over first, while Shizuku arrived a little later.
By the time Shizuku reached the beach, Gelman's battle with Salé-salé was already over.
Everyone thanked Gelman again.
If Gelman hadn't arrived in time, they might all have been lying dead on the shore by now.
Once everyone's wounds had been treated, Gelman said, "Let's go. This isn't a good place to linger. We should head back to the fortress first."
Gelman had already