On the island, the pirates' assault was closing in on the center, and the Marines were scrambling to respond.
"Report! The Rocks Pirates are approaching from the southeast!"
"The Roger Pirates are attacking from the northwest!"
"We're surrounded!"
Before the words had even left his mouth—
BOOM!!!
"It's Roger!!" a Rear Admiral roared. "Hold this position at all costs! The treasure hasn't been moved yet!"
But then came more bad news from the other side:
"Not good! The Rocks Pirates are attacking from the other side!"
At the far end of the southeastern street, Silver Axe charged forward with his giant axe slung over his shoulder, leading the way!
Behind him, John pulled out his mechanical arm, which could fire cannonballs, shoot out a grappling claw, and even unleash electric shocks.
Farther back came a sea of Rocks Pirates crew members.
Silver Axe cleaved through the obstacles in his path and bellowed:
"I'm going to be the first to rescue Shakky!"
"Kyahaha! In your dreams!" Golden Lion Shiki dropped from the sky, swinging both swords.
"Shakky's mine! Silver Axe, what are you doing? Let go of me!"
John wasn't about to be outdone either. "Shakky, we're here to save you!"
They hadn't even found Shakky yet, and the three officers were already fighting among themselves.
At the same time, Somaz, a member of the Holy Knights, arrived in front of a building in town.
He spotted the Marines guarding the place and frowned.
"You should've already taken Shakky away from here, shouldn't you?"
The Marine in charge of the guards stammered.
"Saint Somaz! Well... Shakky, she..."
"What about her?" Somaz sensed that something was wrong. He shoved the Marine aside and barged into the room where Shakky was being held.
Then he froze.
Inside, Marine soldiers lay sprawled across the