Chapter 366: The Solitary Crimson!

Hearing this name, Hannibal trembled all over.

The Warden is the highest position in Impel Down, but ranked below him is not the Deputy Warden, but the Chief Guard.

The current Chief of Impel Down is Shiryu of the Rain, whose strength is enough to rival Magellan, the Warden.

Several years ago, Shiryu was imprisoned by Magellan for indiscriminately killing criminals within Impel Down, and locked away in Level Six, Infinite Hell.

His nature was less that of a Chief Guard of Impel Down and more that of a bloodthirsty executioner!

Under normal circumstances, Magellan would never let such a person out, but right now, he was the only choice.

"I understand!"

Magellan nodded:

"Mm, also report the events here to the World Government."

"Yes."

Hannibal took the key from Magellan's hand, turned, and sprinted toward Level Six, Infinite Hell.

Even though Magellan had not said it explicitly, their tacit understanding built over many years of working together had already made him realize that the Warden, who once overawed Impel Down, no longer possessed the confidence to hold the prison alone as he once did.

Even...

He already possessed the will to fight to the death!

One step faster!

Perhaps this crisis could be resolved a little sooner!

Da!

Da!

Da!

Hannibal's footsteps grew increasingly urgent, more and more hurried, until in the blink of an eye, he vanished from sight.

Just as Magellan prepared to continue pursuing Straw Hat, a lean figure was already standing before him, sword in hand.

"I seem to have gotten a little lost~"

"Big guy, have you seen a fifteen- or sixteen-year-old boy with a personality like a monkey? Or do you know where Portgas D. Ace is being held?!"

"Sorry, I haven't seen you."

Magellan's expression was grave:

"However."

"You, old sir, look very much like a certain wanted criminal from legend."

"Who?!"

"Dark King Lei Li!"

A few minutes later.

Mary Geoise.

In a magnificent office, the Five Elders sat around a sofa, their faces gloomy as they stared at the Den Den Mushi on the coffee table.

Anxious, panicked voices emanated from the receiver.

"Straw Hat Boy, joining forces with Dark King Lei Li and Mountain Eater Garp, has invaded Impel Down; they have already broken into the fifth level, and their objective is likely Roger's son, Fire Fist Ace!"

"With Impel Down's current combat strength, we cannot deal with two legends simultaneously!"

"Requesting reinforcements! Requesting reinforcements!"

"Shiryu, you—!"

From the other end of the line came the sound of a blade slicing through flesh, followed immediately by the Den Den Mushi being crushed under someone's foot; the Five Elders even heard the crack of the snail's shell shattering.

The Den Den Mushi on the coffee table closed its eyes and retreated into its shell.

The room fell silent for a moment, the air becoming so oppressive it was nearly impossible to breathe.

After a long while.

Jaygarcia Saturn drew the long sword from his bosom, gripping it tightly, his face gloomy to the extreme:

"They've actually gone mad enough to attack Impel Down?!"

"The upper five levels are one thing, but among those locked in Level Six, Infinite Hell, there is no shortage of troublesome figures."

"If they escape, the trouble caused will likely be significant; the balance of power in the New World might even change because of this."

Topman Warcury crossed his arms, feeling nothing but a headache for the moment:

"The Navy must go all out to fight Whitebeard; I'm afraid they cannot spare any manpower. Should we intervene personally to suppress them, or..."

Marcus Mars shook his head:

"Let the CP organization handle this trip."

"Coincidentally, an extraordinary individual has emerged within CP9 in recent years; after Spandam fell from grace due to that previous incident, this person took his place as the head of CP9."

"One year ago, the mission to pursue Wang Zhi was completed by him; if he performs beautifully this time, he should also have a place within CP0."

"Roubo Luqi?!"

Marcus Mars nodded, speaking with an air of serene confidence:

"After all, since that incident with Zephyr, the strength of Navy Headquarters has greatly diminished; we must also keep an eye on Navy Headquarters during the execution of Portgas D. Ace to prevent any accidents."

"Even if something happens at Impel Down, the outside world will never know; as long as the news is suppressed, it will be as if the prison was never breached. If anyone truly slips away in the chaos, we can simply remedy it afterward."

"Right now, everything must make way for the execution of Fire Fist Ace."

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!"

……

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Deafening roars echoed through Impel Down; even the dangerous criminals hidden within Infinite Hell sensed the disturbance.

In the darkness, pairs of eyes opened, flashing with bloodthirsty light.

"It has been a long time since there was such a huge commotion!"

"That's right!"

"The last time something like this happened, that fellow named Shiryu was stripped of his office and imprisoned within Impel Down."

In a corner.

Vasco Shot, looking thoroughly drunk, half-asleep and half-awake, subconsciously stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.

The surrounding prisoners likewise wore expressions of excitement.

"Magellan choosing to release Shiryu proves that by his strength alone, he is powerless to confront the existence invading this place!"

"This may be the closest we have ever been to seeing the sun again!"

……

Heavy panting sounds emanated from various cells.

Even these monsters, who once dominated the seas with bounties exceeding one hundred million or even one billion, could not maintain their calm at this moment!

"Muru-huhuhuhuhu~~~~"

Catarina Devon, the Crescent Moon Hunter, her face deathly pale, stretched her mouth wide, revealing a set of abnormally sharp teeth.

"I have a premonition that today might be our chance to break free."

As she spoke, Catarina Devon's gaze remained fixed on a corner of the cell, where a middle-aged man, though tightly shackled, still wore an expression of unyielding arrogance.

She stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, her eyes filled with anticipation:

"Xiang Keluo, the words you spoke should count, shouldn't they? I am very interested in that Cross Guild you mentioned!"

"Issuing reverse bounties against the Marines, stirring up the great trends of the world!"

"I would very much like to see, after you monster break free from your cage, to what extent you will overturn this sea."

"Your combat power on the seas may not be considered top-tier, but your ability for strategy and layout is second to none."

"No!"

Xiang Keluo slowly opened his eyes, an indescribable heroic spirit blooming within his pupils:

"My power is also top-tier!"

Accompanying his words, a gray-white shockwave swept outward with Xiang Keluo at its center, like a wild wind blowing the chains within the cell!

Clatter-clatter-clatter—!

The noise pierced the ears; the cell trembled.

The jailers guarding Infinite Hell had no time to make any move before being overwhelmed by this Haki; they immediately foamed at the mouth and lost consciousness on the spot.

"Ha-! Ha-! Ha-!"

A dry, hoarse laughter echoed within Infinite Hell; even the dangerous criminals imprisoned here could not maintain their composure at this moment!

The dangerous criminals in cells everywhere instantly fell silent, beams of gaze sharp as blade edges pointing directly at Xiang Keluo, who stood at the center of their vision!

"Conqueror's Haki...?! A talent found in only one out of a million, and this fellow actually possesses it?!"