"They're just the lowest rungs of society. We can recruit as many as we want. It's no big deal if they die. As long as they can slightly hinder your operations, they'll be of some use."
The Lao San didn't even glance at his subordinate, and said to Vic indifferently that this was also their true thought. Ordinary people's lives had little value in their eyes, and sometimes they would even become objects for some of them to satisfy their killing desires. To them, life was indeed worthless.
The Lao San's remarks made Vic and the others frown. This disregard for life was completely contrary to their sense of justice.
Anger surged within them. The Navy's duty of justice was to protect life. Although it might be somewhat idealistic, it was the Navy's belief, and the Lao San's words were trampling on that belief.
Vic knew that further words were pointless; everyone's values were different, and it was impossible to convince someone with just a few words. Since they were already on opposite sides, it was time to fight. When words lose their power, force must be used. Let's see who is stronger.
"You all heard what he said, right? They don't treat you like human beings. Your lives can be thrown away at any time. Do you still want to risk your lives for people like that? Leave now and you can save your lives. If you stay any longer, you'll all die here!"
Although Vic knew that many people in this world were very extreme, with their own obsessions, wills, or ambitions, others didn't necessarily have to agree with them. So Vic directly asked the people that the Lao San had brought, to see if they were still worth saving.
Those in suits didn't refute Lao San's words, but bitterness was already showing on their faces; they knew they were likely going to die here today.
But then they heard Vic's question: this man was willing to spare their lives, as long as they left this place.
They were all surprised, but they had no choice but to back out, as doing so would mean certain death. They could only give Vic a grateful look without saying a word; that was their attitude.
"Heh, see? They dare not disobey our orders. Your good intentions are destined to be wasted. It's an honor for them to die here, otherwise... heh!"
The Lao San seemed to have known all along that Vic's question was a waste of time, and couldn't help but mock him. These words didn't mean anything to Vic, but they once again provoked Rebecca and the others' anger.
Before Vic could even make a move, Rebecca had already rushed out; this time, her target was the Lao San.
The fourth brother has already been terrified of Rebecca; the difference in strength is too great. It's better to leave him to others to hone their skills. Wendy, Barnett, and the other two are all weaker than Rebecca, so the fourth brother is perfect for them.
Vic could only manage a wry smile when he saw Rebecca make her move. These people might have their own reasons, but they had already made their choice, and now they were enemies!
Vic wouldn't leave them in his way now. Rebecca had already rushed out, and he would have to deal with this group of scum again. He could already imagine that one of his notes in the future would be "bloodthirsty, countless murderers"!
The task of clearing out the henchmen is both important and unimportant. The main concern is that there are still two ordinary people here, and there's a risk of accidentally injuring them. Otherwise, this group could be left to Frodeku to deal with slowly. He has Observation Haki allows him to see into the Future Sight, so guns can't hurt him. He could just grab a knife and cut through the entire group of henchmen.
In order to attract the strong person sensed by his Observation Haki, and fearing that he would scare him away, Vic did not use a very strong move to clear the area, but only used two extraordinary Rankyaku.
This time, the person was already on their way and not far away. Vic was no longer afraid of him escaping. Even if he tried to run, Vic could catch up with him at his speed, so Vic could be more relaxed.
Barnett!
" Amane Dachi "
Before taking action, Vic called out Barnett's name, and then he shouted out the name of his move. Vic usually doesn't shout out the names of his moves, except when he encounters a strong opponent and needs to shout out the name of his move to gather stronger momentum.
This is to remind Barnett what move he's going to use next, while Frodeku, with his Future Sight, naturally knows what he's going to do, so he doesn't need to be reminded. The purpose is simply to have them look after the two ordinary people.
Barnett was a smart man. The moment Vic called out the two names, he knew what Vic was going to do. When he came here, he was thinking about how to settle these two ordinary people. After all, there was going to be a big battle, and he might not be able to take care of them. He had been analyzing the situation on the spot. When he heard Vic's shout, he understood his intention and flashed to the side of the grandfather and grandson.
At this moment, Vic had already spun around once while holding Ain, and then kicked out a circular gust of Rankyaku that shot out in all directions.
As the wind blade advanced, the circle grew larger and the width of the circle narrowed. This was not Vic's full power, nor was his speed enhanced; it was a normal attack, mainly aimed at the group of thugs surrounding them with guns.
The speed was too fast; even their own people couldn't dodge it. This wasn't what Vic wanted. It didn't matter if the Lao San and Lao Si dodged; someone would naturally settle accounts with them.
Barnett was the first to react, shoving the Konan and granddaughter to the ground to prevent them from being cut in half. Wendy also squatted down with Frodeku's help, and the Lao Si also managed to avoid being cut in half.
By this time, Rebecca had already engaged the Lao San in combat, but the two were stronger and easily dodged the attack. People like them were not weaklings on the high seas, and Vic had no intention of attacking them; he was just clearing the area.
Therefore, the men in black surrounding them became Vic's sole target. In the blink of an eye, although it was Vic's normal attack, the bright white circle flew in in an instant.
Under the blade-like ring, all the men in black were cut in half at the waist. The circular wind blades dissipated after flying less than two meters through the crowd. This was Vic's control over power.
Although the men in black were severed, the strike was so fast that they didn't move at all, so they still appear to be intact.
The torn clothes lay on the ground, and there was a line of blood running through the waist and abdomen, with tiny drops of blood seeping out!
The men in black are not dead yet. Their brains may not yet realize that they have suffered fatal injuries, but they can all feel their strength draining away and their minds becoming hazy. That slightly intoxicating feeling is intoxicating, making them want to fall into a deep sleep forever!
" Ain! Take Sister Konan and the old lady to the cabin. Don't come out until the battle is over!"
After finishing his task, Vic ignored everyone and put Ain down from his arms. He then said softly, " The Konan family has already successfully influenced them twice. The people who arrive next will be even stronger. At that time, even Vic might not be able to protect them. So, it's best to stay away from here now."
Rebecca and the Lao Si's fight had already shifted the battlefield to the Flower Field, so Rebecca's idea was to fight and destroy the Flower Field at the same time. Therefore, the cabin is now far away from the battlefield.
As long as Vic and his group can hold off the leaders, and Konan how things have progressed, the situation is now secondary. Their secret cannot be kept unless they defeat Vic and his recruits. Therefore, Vic and his group are safe, Konan and his grandson are safe.