As soon as he said that, the Black Dragon grew even angrier. "Damn it... you two, I'm going to slaughter you!"
The Black Dragon immediately stirred up a gale of darkness and charged at Ren and Zeref with razor-sharp Dragon Claws!
It seemed the Black Dragon intended to take on Ren and Zeref alone!
Unfortunately, Ren and Zeref remained hostile toward each other. Even amid the melee, they occasionally unleashed killing moves at one another!
It could be said that this was a chaotic battle between two men and one Dragon!
As the melee continued, so did the war!
Madara Uchiha, still retreating, pondered, "This war isn't over yet! It looks like it'll take quite some time before a final victor emerges!"
As soon as he spoke, the others nodded!
Ryder swept his gaze around, then looked at the captured Natsu and muttered, "Is this the power of a protagonist? Just capturing him triggered such a battle!"
Ryder murmured, then suddenly raised his head. "Madara... you all stay here. I'll take this Natsu back!"
After saying that, Madara Uchiha glanced at Natsu and nodded. "This brat is Zeref's younger brother? He doesn't look like much! But since Lord Ren arranged this mission, take the brat back. As for the Twelve Shields, leave them to us!"
As soon as Madara Uchiha finished speaking, Kizaru revealed a lecherous smile. "Ryder... you'd better leave quickly! The Twelve Shields are already here!"
As Kizaru spoke, the Twelve Shields in the distance were already roaring, "Leave Lord Natsu behind!"
"Lord Natsu... you absolutely cannot hand him over to them!" the Ice King roared!
The Twelve Shields roared as they rushed over desperately, hoping to rescue Natsu!
But Ryder formed wings from blood and said, "I'll be leaving first!"
He grabbed Natsu and flew into