This final melee lasted another two and a half days.
Lu Ya, Shanks, Teach, and the other youngsters had long since been unable to hold on. Their souls were utterly exhausted, and they had all fallen asleep.
Katakuri was still struggling to endure, but he had truly reached his limit.
Demon Merry withdrew from the battle and sent little Lu Ya back to Houka's side.
Rocks could no longer endure either. Worried that something might happen to Teach, he decisively ended the war.
Then there was the stubborn Loki, and Charlotte Linlin, who was holding on for her son's sake.
With Katakuri's final persistence, he finally awakened his Ancient Moon talent before losing consciousness, giving birth to a second Soul Fire.
Charlotte Linlin was overjoyed and decisively withdrew from the battle.
Her precious son needed treatment and rest.
She was terrified that he might be left with lasting complications.
After all, Katakuri had pushed himself far too hard.
Houka separated the youngsters one by one and gave them targeted recovery treatment.
For injuries they could recover from on their own, he let them heal naturally as much as possible, tempering their vitality and recovery abilities.
If there was a risk of hidden injuries being left behind, Houka personally treated and healed them.
"You did it, little Kat!"
Houka used his divine power to restore Katakuri's depleted soul.
This fellow was truly determined to be strong!
His temperament was indeed more stubborn than Ryuma's and Lu Ya's.
At Houka's voice, Katakuri, who had lost consciousness, finally relaxed his pain-filled face and sank into a deep sleep.
Once Charlotte Linlin also left, Loki alone was no longer able to withstand the Ocean God's attacks.
In the end, he was defeated unwillingly.
Houka swiftly stepped forward and separated Shanks from his body.
Loki