The Outcome (Continued)

"Therefore, we will not agree to hand him over to you!"

Sengoku spoke calmly, but his stance was firm.

The Five Elders frowned. If Xia Le was not handed over to them, what had been the point of this operation?

"The crimes he committed were already enough to warrant death."

"I hope you Marines understand that he is still alive only because of his unique constitution," Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro said coldly.

"You can't kill him, and you don't dare try, do you?" Sengoku said with a sudden chuckle.

The Five Elders' expressions darkened.

It had taken exhaustive preparation and a surprise attack to bring Xia Le down. An opportunity like this was exceedingly rare.

They could not be sure they would get another chance.

Without a doubt, he would be more cautious from now on and leave them no openings.

For a moment, the negotiations reached a deadlock.

The Five Elders wanted to take Xia Le away and watch over him themselves, but the Marines clearly would not allow it.

"The world cannot tolerate a man like Xia Le continuing to make his presence felt!"

"Nor will we stand by while the forces under his command grow stronger!"

"Sengoku, you need to understand one thing."

"The strength he and his subordinates possess will also be a threat the Marines cannot ignore!" Saint Topman Warcury said gravely.

Sengoku's expression remained calm. He did not respond.

He was waiting for their final decision so he could secure the outcome most favorable to Xia Le.

"Leaving Xia Le in your hands is not out of the question!"

Saint Shepherd Ju Peter suddenly spoke up.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"But he must never appear before the public again, nor may he roam the world as he pleases!"

"Confine him in Impel