The miraculous effects of the Senzu bean were not a new experience.
Thus, after the Senzu bean entered his mouth, Kuzan immediately chewed and swallowed it.
After Kenjiro brought him back to the rear and landed him on the warship, he casually placed him on the deck.
Kenjiro lay on the deck, feeling no pain.
This state was somewhat humiliating for him.
Rather than being defeated, captured, and shamefully hidden here, it would have been better to openly withdraw from the Marine Headquarters, join the Xuanwu Navy, and even take some soldiers with righteous indignation.
"The battle has ended."
"Surrender or die?"
Benedict stared at the World Government and its navy forces and said solemnly.
Benedict's clones directly targeted the cyborgs and World Government CP members. The remaining marine soldiers were mostly handled by the Xuanwu Navy soldiers.
As a result, the World Government's side was annihilated by more than half in a one-sided slaughter.
The remaining few huddled together, looking at Benedict and the Xuanwu Navy soldiers with terror, their emotions on the verge of collapse.
They had arrived with high morale.
When the battle began, they were immediately subjected to a barrage of artillery fire. Many warships were destroyed, which had already dampened some of their morale.
After the battle, they managed to muster some morale at first, but it was quickly suppressed again.
Until now, with more than half dead or injured, their morale had completely collapsed.
The remaining marine soldiers and officers looked at each other, unsure of how to make a choice.
They were all Marines, each representing justice.
Now, they had to slaughter each other.
More importantly, they couldn't win against the other side.
However, compared to the justice of the Xuanwu Navy, the justice they possessed was impure due to certain individuals.
Many of them did not wish to become dogs of the World Government, but the uniforms they wore made it impossible for them to lower their pride or speak up.
Benedict's gaze fell upon the people before him, and he said sternly, "Those who surrender, lay down your weapons, and you may live."
"Justice will not trouble justice."
"However, justice will definitely punish those who violate justice."
Benedict spoke again, this time infused with Conqueror's Haki.
Facing Benedict's words and the lifeline he offered, some officers struggled before choosing to lay down their weapons.
"Damn it, I don't want this uniform anymore."
"We all fought for justice, and I don't want to die serving the disgusting World Government."
A captain threw down his sword, forcefully tore off his uniform, revealing his strong muscles, and walked out in anger.
Benedict glanced at him and smiled.
Whether their intentions were genuine or not, as long as they surrendered and didn't fight, with their identities and strength, they could be sent to a re-education base and emerge as legitimate Xuanwu Navy personnel.
If their combat power was insufficient, they could also be strengthened at the training base.
Although the numbers were not large, there were nearly three hundred people.
"Hahaha, Tex, well done."
"I couldn't stand it any longer either."
A lieutenant laughed heartily, followed suit by taking off his clothes and stepping forward.
More and more people stepped forward, and the remaining ones, seeing this, hesitated slightly before following.
Benedict’s expression remained unchanged, but inwardly, he felt a great sense of relief.
These hundreds of people, while not a vast number, represented a blow and humiliation to the World Government and Marine Headquarters.
Therefore, Benedict was quite satisfied.
"Bastard!"
"Benedict!"
In Marineford.
Sengoku punched a hole in the wall behind him, filled with immense rage.
Humiliation, absolute humiliation.
His own soldiers had been persuaded to surrender.
Zephyr was beaten and his condition was unknown.
Aokiji was presumed dead and captured by Kenjiro.
The operation in the West Blue was a complete failure.
The Gorosei remained silent.
Kaido, bandaged on his chest and drinking, laughed heartily upon seeing Zephyr's dire condition and Aokiji's capture.
The feeling was truly wonderful.
Similar to Kaido, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin felt a sense of frustration at being confined to her home and unable to go out.
After venting her anger and killing two CP0 agents, Charlotte Linlin also gave up the idea of attacking Marineford.
The appearance of these two CP0 agents made Charlotte Linlin realize that the power possessed by the World Government was not something they could fight to the death against.
"Control them and bring them back to headquarters."
Although they had surrendered, it did not mean they were now allies.
All of this still needed to be verified through the re-education base before they could be trusted.
"Bang!"
A warship suddenly exploded with a roar.
Kuzan, who had been lying on the deck, feigning death, felt a sense of crisis and immediately used his ability to escape. However, he didn't expect a spatial rift to suddenly open, and someone emerged to launch a surprise attack on him.
The attacker's speed was incredibly fast and terrifying.
Kuzan was unable to dodge and, in an instant, his right hand was severed.
This sudden surprise attack was something even Kenjiro hadn't anticipated.
"Those who betray the World Government, die!"
The Sea Monkey entered his ultimate state, aiming to deliver a fatal blow to Kuzan.
Seeing Kuzan evade death by sacrificing an arm, the Sea Monkey pursued him again. Kenjiro immediately moved to intercept the Sea Monkey. In that instant, a spatial gate opened, and three figures emerged in succession, blocking Kenjiro's path and quickly attacking.
Kenjiro's eyes flickered with coldness as he unleashed punch after punch.
Kuzan glanced at the people surrounding Kenjiro, took a deep breath, and said with some horror, "It's you."
Kuzan had seen this team once before, when he was promoted to Admiral not long ago. They had appeared then, acting as escorts for a very important figure.
"Kuzan, you traitor."
"Thunder Hoof!"
The Sea Monkey charged at Kuzan again. Kuzan's expression darkened, as he dared not confront the attack head-on.
The abilities the opponent possessed somewhat countered his own.
More importantly, the opponent's strength was superior to his.
Just as Kuzan had naturalized, the Sea Monkey's attack shattered the ice, and the precise strike hit him again.
*Squelch!*
Kuzan was flung out of the ice mountain and crashed heavily onto the ground.
Kuzan, enduring intense pain, used his Devil Fruit ability to stand up again.
However, Kuzan was now in a worse state, his abdomen pierced, and he was merely filling the wound with ice.
The battle occurred in an instant, coming too fast, too suddenly.
The newly surrendered marine soldiers watched Kuzan, who was engaged in a fierce battle, with utter astonishment.
In their understanding, Kuzan should have died in battle.
Yet, here he was, alive and fighting members of the World Government's secret intelligence organization.
Few of the officers were foolish.
On the contrary, they quickly understood what was happening.
As a result, their expressions became somewhat complex.
Looking at Benedict in the sky again, they somewhat understood.
Even an Admiral was unwilling to continue fighting?
But was Admiral Zephyr to die in vain?
Some hearts ached deeply.