"Is that so? Then you're useless too."
Just as Shayna was about to exert force in her fingers, a chill swept over her back. Seraphim's recovery speed was extremely fast. S-Hawk had already recovered by now, launching an attack on Shayna.
His weapon had been knocked away earlier by Shayna, so S-Hawk was now using his own arm as a weapon. His fingers curved slightly, and the underside of his fingers had transformed into sharp blades.
Five fierce slashes came at Shayna from behind. Without turning around, Shayna grabbed Sentomaru by the neck and hurled him toward S-Hawk, using him as a weapon.
If this were the real Hawk Eyes, he would have made a wiser choice at this moment. But S-Hawk was, after all, a technological creation. His programming restricted him, and many factors could disrupt his combat ability.
For example, someone with a higher authority level could override commands issued by someone with a lower level. Similarly, if a higher-level individual issued a command in advance, someone with a lower level would no longer be able to control the Seraphim.
In addition, commands issued by individuals of equal authority could not override one another.
Aside from the Five Elders and Vegapunk (including his clones), Sentomaru held the highest level of authority. Even a Marine Admiral holding the authority chip didn't outrank Sentomaru.
As the third-ranking controller, Sentomaru had certain privileges. So, for the Seraphim, protecting him was the top priority.
Seeing that he was about to accidentally injure Sentomaru, S-Hawk quickly chose to withdraw his attack, the price of which was getting knocked over by Sentomaru's massive body.
"Cough, cough, what are you pirates trying to do? Are you trying to kill Vegapunk? His talent is one of a kind, killing him would be a huge loss for all humanity! He's someone who spends all day on research, when did he ever offend you?"
"Offend? That was before. Now, it's a blood feud. You know nothing, so stop slapping labels on people!"
Shayna kicked at Sentomaru again. Just then, S-Hawk climbed back to his feet and crossed his arms to block Shayna's attack.
Both his arms had now transformed into sharp blades. This was the power of Daz Bonez's Dice-Dice Fruit. Another technological breakthrough in the Seraphim: Green Blood.
Both S-Snake and S-Hawk had visible special ring-shaped areas on their bodies where a part of the skin was missing, revealing bubbling liquid underneath.
Green Blood is a special artificial blood infused with the Lineage Factor of Paramecia-type Devil Fruit users. It allows non-ability users to gain corresponding abilities.
When those Devil Fruit users were captured, the Marines would extract their blood. That blood eventually reached Vegapunk, who, through research, had unraveled many of the secrets behind Devil Fruits.
The Dice-Dice Fruit was chosen as the most suitable power for S-Hawk from among many imprisoned Devil Fruit users.
Though Daz Bonez has since broken out of prison with Crocodile, he had already donated enough blood.
"Looks like they care a lot about you. If you die, will that guy be heartbroken?"
Seraphim's continued efforts to protect Sentomaru made Shayna notice something unusual. She also shifted her attitude towards Sentomaru. Since Vegapunk valued Sentomaru, then Shayna would kill him.
At the moment Shayna made that decision, a chill ran down Sentomaru's spine. He felt as if a wild beast was eyeing him. Gripping his battle axe tightly, he nervously watched Shayna.
But just as he started to brace himself, he realized that S-Hawk and S-Snake were already on the move. Before he could react, a sharp pain shot through his chest, and the Shayna who had been standing in front of him slowly faded away.
"After…..afterimage... no, my Observation Haki definitely sensed it."
"You're just too slow. At first, what you sensed was indeed my real body. But killing you doesn't need much time, you wouldn't have been able to react anyway. Technically, you're innocent. But you chose to be that guy's bodyguard. If you want to blame someone, blame your fate. The moment you got involved with him, you were dragged into this whirlpool of hatred. Still, being killed by this weapon… you should consider it an honor."
The chain spear formed by Red Chain pierced through the previous wound, and the eerie blue flames immediately entered his body.
At the same time, in Wano Country, Queen looked at Hawkins in complete confusion. He didn't understand why he had suddenly drawn a black stick for no reason.
"Ama no Murakumo Sword!"
A sharp sword aura shot out from the side. Having finally shaken off Kuzan, Kizaru rushed back to Egghead. Upon seeing the situation, he hurriedly forced Shayna back.
"Uncle... I'm leaving the task of protecting Vegapunk... to you."
"Sorry, Sentomaru."
Kizaru's tone still carried his usual nonchalance, but now with a trace of apology. He had driven off Shayna's attack, but it was already too late. From the wound on Sentomaru's chest, he could already sense that blazing energy.
Unless Sentomaru had a body like Blackbeard's, with his internal organs burned, he had no chance of survival.
Kizaru's arrival did not save Sentomaru. The sharpness of Red Chain, the boost from Blue Flame Mode plus Mega Evolution, and the rage in Shayna's heart…
After seeing the Seraphim who resembled her people, Shayna felt no delight. Their similar appearance only made her feel disgusted.
You could say Sentomaru became the target of her misdirected anger. If not for seeing the Seraphim, Shayna likely would have just taken the plate and left, without choosing to stay and fight zealously.
Kizaru had no idea what had happened to Shayna. All he knew was that his subordinate, Sentomaru, now a full-fledged Marine, had lost all signs of life.
"How scary... Life is really fragile, isn't it, Miss Pirate?"
Kizaru removed his cloak. As the wind blew, it happened to fall gently over Sentomaru's body.
S-Hawk and S-Snake also got back into battle stance. They weren't normal humans; they lacked complex emotions and didn't understand revenge. They simply followed their programming to eliminate enemies.
The battle situation became 1v3 for a moment. Kizaru adjusted his sunglasses and said, "You heard it too, those were the last words of my subordinate. Sorry, but you'll have to stay here."
"If you can do it, go ahead and try."
"Ice Age!"
Before the battle even resumed, a cold wave suddenly swept in from afar. Kuzan had followed close behind Kizaru and arrived on the scene. S-Hawk and S-Snake were instantly frozen, but quickly broke free thanks to the flames on their backs and the Lunarians' resistance.
The battle shifted from 1v3 to 2v3.
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