Where Saturn had crashed, the rubble hadn't even fully settled before three figures approached, walking through the destruction as casually as if they were taking a morning stroll.
Hirito looked down at the scene with a wide grin, clearly entertained.
Hirito: Wow, so one of the five elders is here, Now this is a sigh I mever thought I'd see, although I was planning on running right into the holy land someday, I wouldn't mind slaughtering some god knights
Catarina Devon stepped up beside him, her eyes scanning the elder's form with a twisted sort of curiosity.
Catarina Devon: and the elder is lying in rubble, what's the world coming to
The rubble shifted.
Then Saturn rose.
Completely restored.
Not a single trace of damage remained, as though Luffy's attack had never even touched him.
Catarina's gaze sharpened, fascination replacing amusement as she stared up at him.
Catarina: what an interesting power you have..I've never heard of the five elders personally descending to the lower world, such a surprise worked out nicely for us though
She reached out, brushing her hand briefly against one of Saturn's massive legs, her smile widening just slightly.
Catarina: and done got what I came for
Saturn's eyes lowered toward her, his expression unchanged, as if she were nothing more than an inconvenience.
Saturn: you picked a fine time to stick your nose in my business
A sharp, unhinged laugh echoed out from Hirito as blood began to dance between his fingers, swirling and twisting as if it had a will of its own.
Hirito: aww, did we come at a bad time sorry about that
Saturn's attention shifted to him fully now, his gaze lingering a moment longer.
Saturn: Bloody wolf Hirito, The last time you served a cstpain it was Rocks, I never expected you to submit to another captain
Hirito cracked his neck slowly, his grin fading just enough to show irritation.
Hirito: Let's just say, Teach is special and you know as well as I do, that his blood is also very special
Saturn's voice remained cold, probing.
Saturn: you people are always making strange moves, what are you truly after
Van Augur spoke.
Just three words.
Flat.
Certain.
Augur: The whole world
That was all it took.
One of Saturn's massive spider legs shot forward instantly, aiming to impale all three of them in a single strike.
Hirito didn't move until the last moment.
Then he grinned.
Blood surged in his hand, forming into a blade in an instant, hardened and sharpened as he swung it cleanly through the incoming leg, slicing it apart with precise force.
For a brief moment—
Saturn staggered.
And that was enough.
Augur moved.
Space twisted.
And in the blink of an eye, the three of them vanished.
They reappeared deep within the forest, the chaos of the battlefield now distant but still echoing through the island. Hirito inhaled slowly, his nose twitching as he picked up a scent, that grin returning immediately.
Hirito: Alright, I'll see you guys later
And then he was gone.
Disappearing so fast it was like he'd never been there.
He moved through the island like a predator, silent and fast, following that scent until he reached a destroyed section of the lab. Without hesitation, he descended deeper, into the basement where the air felt heavier.
Cipher Pol agents were gathered there.
Terrified.
Frozen.
They didn't even try to fight.
Hirito stepped forward casually, glancing around at them like they didn't exist.
Hirito: hmm interesting, don't worry I'm not here to kill you all, you weaklings aren't worth my time
Then he saw it.
S-Wolf.
Trapped inside a bubble, looking almost identical to him—just younger.
He approached slowly, blood forming once again into a blade in his hand, the weapon pulsing faintly with his power.
Hirito: hmm, interesting these things are very anti-devil fruit, but luckily
The blade darkened.
Deep crimson.
Armament Haki flowed through it, thick and heavy as he swung without hesitation, slicing clean through the bubble. It burst instantly, the containment failing as the Seraphim dropped out.
It didn't even get the chance to move.
Hirito was already there.
His hand clamped around its throat, lifting it slightly as his grip tightened, the flames on its back flickering before dying out completely under the pressure.
Hirito tilted his head, studying it closely.
Hirito: so you're a clone of me, but you're quite strong..hmm
Then his grin widened.
Something darker.
More dangerous.
Hirito: what perfect timing, almost like fate wants this
He leaned in.
And bit.
Drawing blood directly from the Seraphim, taking it in without hesitation. The process didn't take long, but when he was done, he dropped the body like it meant nothing.
The Seraphim hit the ground.
Still.
Lifeless.
Its power gone, completely drained.
Hirito wiped his mouth slightly, glancing down at it one last time.
Hirito: thanks little me, don't die ok..
Then—
He vanished again.
Leaving behind silence.
And something that, sooner or later—
Would come back to as a massive problem.
And that's a wrap
Gotta love Hirito
