Cardia: What the—?! How are you still alive, Rhadamanthys?! Didn't my Andromeda Anti-Toxin take out your heart?!
Sisyphus: And you too, Aiakos! Weren't you already destroyed?!
Rhadamanthys: Tch, don't underestimate the Specters. With Lord Hades' blessing, even death won't stop us — we resurrected right in Hades' Castle!
Cardia: No way! You guys can revive infinitely?! Then all those Saints who died fighting you… they died for nothing?!
The thought made Cardia's heart sting even more in frustration.
"Hold still, damn it!"
Nearby, Degel shouted while channeling freezing energy to stabilize Cardia.
Luckily, they had used Shion's teleportation just in time to save him. Otherwise, Cardia really would've died in vain.
Aiakos: Now you understand the terror of Specters? From the start, you Saints were already at a major disadvantage. We can die a hundred times and still return, while you only live once.
Sisyphus: Damn it! That's so unfair!
Diana: No way… the Hades of your world can really do that? Ours could never pull off something like that!
Odin: Nor could ours. Unbelievable.
Thanatos: Why are you so surprised? We're gods. Reviving mortals is nothing to us. Looks like your worlds are just weak.
Thor: Hey! Watch it, you—!
Loki: Thor, calm down.
Ancient One: In our universe, resurrecting someone requires negotiating with the demon Mephisto of the Hell Dimension.
Steve Rogers: So, that means the Saints are at a huge disadvantage. If their enemies can revive endlessly, and they only have one life, they'll get worn down over time!
Diana: Can't your Athena give you infinite revival too?!
Aaron: Don't be ridiculous. Resurrection is the domain of Hades. There's no way Athena could interfere with that.
Orochimaru: So in your world, becoming a Specter grants immortality? If it were me, I'd join in a heartbeat! Imagine the research I could do with endless time!
Aaron: Heh… unfortunately, only those chosen by the Stars of Hades qualify. Still… with your mindset, maybe you'd be a candidate.
Thanos: Hmph. Eternal life, huh? I doubt you'd enjoy it as much as you think.
Aaron: Hm?
Thanos: Nothing...
From his battleship, Thanos chuckled coldly.
He had already grasped Aaron's goal — to destroy all life and rebuild the world. There's no way someone like that would let even his own soldiers keep reviving forever.
"When that man's dream is realized, even the Specters won't escape judgment," Thanos sneered.
Manigold: Damn it, this really is bad for us!
Asmita: Don't panic. It's not without a solution. Even now, there's a way to break their infinite revival.
Sisyphus: Really, Asmita?!
Asmita: Yes, but it's best not to speak of it yet. When the time comes, you'll see for yourselves.
Rhadamanthys: Hah! Stop bluffing! There's no way mere Saints can overcome Lord Hades' blessing!
Asmita: We'll see about that.
Diana: At least you have a plan. That's reassuring.
Regulus: By the way, Asmita — where did you disappear to just now? Why'd you suddenly leave Virgo Temple?
Asmita: I was in the Pope's Chamber, accepting a new mission.
["The Tokisadame Bird of the Saint Seiya: LC universe has been contained by Asmita. Reward: Asmita's Cosmos has ascended to the Eighth Sense."]
Regulus: Whoa! You were the one who sealed the Tokisadame Bird?!
Asmita: Yes. That monster's mental attacks made it dangerous. I was dispatched by the Pope to eliminate it quickly.
Manigold: Wait, weren't you in the Pope's Chamber?
Asmita: I split my spirit into fragments to handle it. That thing wasn't even at the level of a Silver Saint. A few spirit projections were enough. I stayed in the chamber to ensure the process wasn't disturbed.
Sage: Quite so. With Shion away, only Asmita has the ability to be in two places at once and still get the job done.
Asmita: Though unfortunately… I was a step behind the Specters.
Minos: Heh… So it was you who beat me to it. I wondered who handled those disgusting birds.
Shion: Well, now we've got five Gold Saints who've awakened the Eighth Sense, plus over ten Silver and Bronze Saints at the Seventh Sense. We're stronger than the Specters now. This Holy War is ours to win!
Rhadamanthys: Fools! Power isn't just about Cosmos levels. We have eternal life — we'll grind you down until you're dust!
Cardia: Then I'll just stab you in the heart over and over!
Rhadamanthys: No next time. If I see you again, you're dead!
["Current Predictions Conclude."]
At that moment, the screen's voice interrupted the rising arguments.
["In ten days, another round of prediction and containment will occur. Please prepare accordingly. The screens displaying the locations of hostile species will continue to update."]
With that, all the screens disappeared.
...
One Piece Universe – Skull Island
Luffy: It's over? That was awesome! I didn't sleep at all!
Zoro, cleaning his Zanpakutō: Once we rest, we need to train. If next time it's our turn to face a containment target, we'd better be ready.
Usopp: Aaaaah… I hope not. I'd really rather not!
Clutching his chest, Usopp tried to calm down.
...
Near Totto Land
Sengoku: We've got a lot to handle. Mobilize Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals. Deploy Pacifistas to patrol the area. We can't let those monsters in the Ice Prison escape!
Sengoku used his Observation Haki to scan the massive island enclosed in a frozen cage. Inside, the number of monsters had swelled to terrifying levels.
Many who approached the cage were frozen into statues by the extreme cold, deterring others from trying.
For now, the monsters inside the Blood Pool couldn't escape — but no chances could be taken.
Sengoku: Send photos and locations of Siren Head and the Tokisadame Bird to the nearest Navy forces.
Sengoku: Also, the Hallucination Predator has taken various forms. If any victims appear, report the location immediately. If it can't be killed, lock it in a steel box and have HQ retrieve it. Aokiji will freeze it completely.
Under Sengoku's command, operations moved swiftly.
The three Admirals were also deployed to handle the Tokisadame Bird, Siren Head, and the Hallucination Predator.
The Marines were busier than ever.
"Report! Fleet Admiral, the Five Elders want to see you!"
A Marine rushed in with an urgent message.
Everyone's faces turned grim at the mention of the Five Elders.
(End of Chapter)
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