As Arjun sailed away from the transformed "Innovator's Hope," he couldn't shake the sense of guilt and responsibility that weighed heavily on him. His decision to deactivate his ship and isolate himself from populated areas was a reflection of his remorse for the unintended destruction that had occurred.
However, the world government and the Navy, ever watchful of the growing potential of Arjun's technology, saw an opportunity in his isolation. They believed that they could apprehend him without the risk of collateral damage to innocent lives.
It wasn't long before the world government's forces descended upon Arjun's location with overwhelming firepower. The Navy vessels encircled his small ship, and Admiral Kizaru, relentless in his pursuit, led the charge.
Arjun, initially resolved to defend himself, hesitated when he realized the world government had taken hostages—the very people who had been the first to accept his technology and welcome him. The lives of these innocent islanders were now inextricably linked to his own.
Faced with an impossible choice, Arjun's resolve wavered. He understood that his technology, while capable of immense good, could also be wielded as a destructive force. He couldn't bear the thought of being the cause of harm to those who had shown him trust and acceptance.
As the world government's forces closed in, Arjun made a fateful decision. He would not resist, and instead, he would surrender himself to prevent any further harm to the innocent hostages.
The full force of the enemy's attack descended upon him, overwhelming his defenses. Arjun's ship was battered and his small vessel rendered immobile. With a heavy heart, he allowed himself to sink into the depths of the sea, his consciousness growing blurred as the cold water enveloped him.
Just as despair threatened to consume him, Arjun caught a glimpse of a yellow silhouette approaching him in the murky depths. The figure drew nearer, its identity shrouded in uncertainty. The chapter ended with Arjun's fate hanging in the balance, his future uncertain, and a glimmer of hope on the horizon.