On the turbulent sea, a golden light streaked across the surface.
The next moment, countless light particles converged, and Kizaru's figure appeared on the Marine warship outside Impel Down.
His 'Justice' coat fluttered in the wind, and Kizaru looked towards Impel Down, saying faintly, "I never would have thought! The warships originally meant to guard against Whitebeard… have now become transport ships for prisoners!"
At the entrance of Impel Down, Vice Warden Hannybal greeted him obsequiously, "Welcome, Admiral Kizaru, to Impel Down!"
Although Marineford, Impel Down, and Enies Lobby are all under the World Government, the three have no hierarchy of status!
The Warden is on the same level as an Admiral... but who would believe that! Compared to the bright future of Marine Headquarters, the guards of Impel Down are like those banished to the frontier!
They only get a fixed amount of alcohol and meat each month and have to stay in this dark place... leading many jailers to develop a habit of tormenting criminals.
As long as it wasn't too outrageous, the higher-ups would turn a blind eye, after all, no one treats criminals as people!
Therefore, even a low-ranking Marine could make many jailers envious to the point of turning purple!
...And so, Kizaru was respectfully led into the elevator by Hannybal.
"Th-that... Admiral Kizaru, I wonder if you could put in a good word for me!" Hannybal rubbed his hands, "I've been eyeing the Warden's position for a long time!"
Suddenly, the air froze, and Hannybal quickly covered his mouth. 'Damn it, how did I blurt out what I was thinking? It's over...!'
Hannybal could already imagine his fate: demotion, pay cut...
Thinking of this, Hannybal's legs went soft, and he collapsed to the ground!
"You can, oh!" Kizaru swept his gaze over Hannybal with a half-smile.
"Really?" Hannybal sprang up.
"Ahem!" Kizaru felt a bit guilty and quickly changed the subject.
"Speaking of which, uh, Straw Hat Luffy seems to be causing a ruckus in Impel Down, right?"
"Don't worry, Admiral! Although Magellan's character isn't great, his strength is absolutely undeniable!" Hannybal patted his chest, clearly confident in Magellan.
"Is that so?" Kizaru's originally brown glasses turned golden. 'Too bad, it's not what you think, is it?'
The elevator slowly descended, heading straight for Level 6: Infinite Hell!
...Meanwhile, in the Beast Hell!
Luffy darted around like a headless chicken.
'Who on earth designed this [maze]?!'
What a sweet potato!
Suddenly, Luffy sharply turned his head, his eyes changed, pupils constricted, and the red light in his eyes reflected the world!
"Kizaru!..."
"Whoosh—!"
"Crackling!"
Black lightning raged violently, affecting the entire second level. Countless prisoners, jailers, and beasts were completely engulfed... those nearby were all reduced to ashes.
Gradually, the lightning began to converge and compress!
"What... is this...?"
"Li... lightning??"
"Are... you... kidding me??"
The surviving prisoners stared wide-eyed at the scene in the distance... only to see the overwhelming thunderstorm begin to contract, forming an extremely dense black lightning bolt!
Looking at that incredibly exaggerated scene, they felt a bone-chilling coldness surge from the soles of their feet, rushing up their spines to their heads, making their scalps tingle.
That was lightning, a fear hidden deep in human genes.
How could anyone control lightning?... No matter how crazy the world got, it couldn't do that!
...Meanwhile, on Impel Down's Level 5.5, Okama Kingdom!
Countless missing prisoners gathered here, drinking and singing, dancing, and rapping!
And in a room deep inside, three figures moved about!
"Sabo, why are you in Impel Down! Does the leader have any orders?"
The woman in front had an explosion of pink-purple hair, exaggerated eyelashes, bright red lips, and a tight outfit that outlined her tall figure. A prominent skull accessory on her chest, her makeup was vibrant and flamboyant.
"No, my coming to Impel Down has nothing to do with the Revolutionary Army. I'm here to save my brother!"
Sabo slowly recounted his childhood with Luffy and Ace.
"So, I need your help, but you don't need to risk your lives with me! I want to see Ace!"
Ivan and Inazuma fell silent. With words like that, how could they not help?
You two, one is the young master, the other the future second-in-command, how can we not fight with all our might?
...Impel Down's Level 6: Infinite Hell!
The entire floor, ceiling, and walls were constructed with high-density Sea Stone, capable of blocking 99.9% of Observation Haki users' prying eyes.
With such luxurious treatment, the background of those residing here was obviously significant!
They either possessed immense power or held secrets that endangered the government. But without exception, they all harbored great ambition and arrogance!
Meanwhile, the elevator slowly arrived at the sixth level!
The prisoners who had been closing their eyes now opened their bloodshot eyes.
"Hahahaha, what could it be?"
"—I bet they're bringing us food!"
"—Then I bet we have 'new neighbors'!"
The gloomy Level 6: Infinite Hell began to liven up!
But... when they saw the tall man in a yellow suit, white leather shoes, and a leisurely expression, they all fell silent!
Meanwhile, deep within a cell, a burly figure suddenly opened his blood-red eyes.
A majestic, dark blue Haoshoku burst from him, like a vast tide, instantly radiating and sweeping across the entire world before him.
The jailers who had followed, including Hannybal, instantly turned pale.
They all knelt on one knee, gasping for air in pain.
"Hahaha, Kizaru, what are you doing here?" A powerful aura stirred a gust of wind.
"How scary!" Kizaru raised his hands, his pure white 'Justice' cloak fluttering behind him.
"The old man is here mainly for two things!"
"First, to take 'Fire Fist' Ace to Marineford for execution!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hannybal, along with the pale-faced jailers, brought Ace out of his cell.
"Second," Kizaru's glasses gleamed with a golden light as he enunciated each word, "to keep you scums who endanger the world... here forever!"
At these words, everyone displayed different expressions. There was fear, suspicion, disdain, and composure!
But no matter what, they could only face their fate!
Kizaru was gradually enveloped in golden light, rising into the air, his hands forming an orchid gesture.
Countless light Bullets rained down like a curtain, and the sounds of explosions and screams echoed throughout Level 6: Infinite Hell!
After several minutes of bombardment, Kizaru flashed into the depths of the cells!
There were three huge cells here, and without exception, they were all single rooms.
Among these three, there was an old man, a middle-aged man, and a frozen man!
Kizaru extended his finger, emitting a scorching, destructive aura!
"Whoosh!"
The laser pierced through the ice, causing a violent explosion!
The former "World Destroyer" Byrnndi World, dead!
Kizaru tilted his head, looking at the emaciated old man on the other side! He murmured in confusion, "It seems our Impel Down's food isn't very good!"
It was more than just not very good; an average of one bowl of rice per month, barely enough to keep them alive!
Except for the newcomers (Jinbe, Ace, Crocodile), those with special talents (Bullet), and those who pulled strings (Shiliew of the Rain), who among the others wasn't skin and bones.
It could be said that to prevent these people from escaping, the World Government resorted to every extreme measure; otherwise, a great pirate like Golden Lion wouldn't have suffered the humiliation of losing his legs!
Kizaru extended his hand again, golden light converging.
"'Red Count' Patrick Redfield, do you have any last words?"
Redfield opened his cloudy eyes, which emitted a soul-stirring aura. He sighed faintly,
"Time has flown by, and I've unknowingly clung to life for over twenty more years!... I originally thought there was hope of getting out, but it turns out...!"
"Kizaru, to be honest, I'm a little unwilling. More than twenty years ago, due to Kong's obstruction, I couldn't make it to the Holy Land. That... is the regret of my life!"
After saying that, Redfield closed his eyes. How could a person's life be without a single regret?
"Whoosh!"
Without surprise, the laser pierced Redfield's forehead, and he was no more!
"Hahaha, so... I'm next, huh!" Bullet's mouth curled into a sinister smile, and a powerful aura pressed down on the entire Level 6: Infinite Hell!
"If you can do it, then just try it! Kizaru!"