Kanzai knew one thing very well.
When Rice died to that attack from above, he had no reason to stay here and keep fighting.
Unless the other Phantom Troupe members still intended to pursue his employer, he would have to remain here to intercept the threat.
But the chances of the other Phantom Troupe members pursuing the employer were almost zero.
In other words—
If Kanzai wanted to withdraw from the battle and leave now, Phantom Troupe members like Uvogin would most likely not choose to pursue him.
Yet Kanzai had never considered simply leaving.
"That bastard Moyu... why isn't he leaving?"
"Don't you know that Nen users fear being outnumbered most in battle?"
"If you were an Enhancer, then forget I said anything, but you're not! If this drags on and I can't hold out, let's see what you'll do then!"
"When that time comes, don't blame me for ditching you and running first!"
Kanzai had stayed to fight partly because the Phantom Troupe's threat was basically concentrated here, meaning his employer's escape route should be quite safe. The other reason was that he had to help Moyu share the pressure of facing the enemy.
Otherwise, if he allowed the two Phantom Troupe members before him to deal with Moyu, the consequences would be unthinkable.
But the problem now was that Moyu had no intention of leaving at all.
Kanzai was deeply helpless. He assumed an opening stance that balanced offense and defense, preparing to receive Uvogin and Nobunaga's combined attack.
Though he complained inwardly that Moyu had no sense of restraint, when the time truly came where there was no other choice, he could not possibly abandon Moyu and withdraw alone.
What Kanzai did not know was...
Moyu could actually withdraw from the battle at any time. The