"To think you survived. What a tragedy for this world."
Saint Warcury was furious.
He began searching for another solution.
Since Shane had also gained immortality in this state, and the range and methods by which his Vampire Form drained life force had increased dramatically...
Then...
To return Shane to a state where they could wear him down to death, they had to cut off this possibility of replenishing his vitality.
"Eradicate them. Every last one must be eradicated!"
"We cannot leave Shane any opportunity to absorb life force."
"What a shame. Sengoku, Kong, and Zephyr have all fallen. Those two Headquarters Admirals in particular have had their resolve completely shaken. If they survive, they might become traitors."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter felt it was time to clear the field.
They had understood from the beginning that eliminating Shane completely would require destroying Marineford along with him.
Now it seemed they would need even more sacrifices.
"Go! You don't have the stamina to hold on any longer. Take your people and leave. These things are about to start slaughtering indiscriminately."
As Shane spoke, he pushed a hand against the air, as though he had actually opened a door.
Fifty Air Doors opened at different points across Marineford.
Indiscriminate slaughter?
Roger and the others immediately understood. They retreated with their crews, while the great pirates themselves covered the rear.
The Marines, by contrast, felt they had nothing to fear.
They seemed not to count themselves among those the Five Elders intended to eliminate.
"Go!"
At that moment, the last Marine powerhouse still capable of fighting the great pirates gave an order.
The Elite Vice Admirals from Headquarters looked back.
It was Vice Admiral Tsuru, roaring.
She had already seen through the Five Elders' intentions. If they did not seize this chance