Chapter 202

"Our Hui Sect is deploying CP0; the Navy is locked in a fierce battle with Bai Huzi, so we cannot count on them. Gorgon Kuzan, you shall draw personnel from other departments and act alongside CP0!"

Gorgon Kuzan was also decisive, speaking without any hesitation:

(Ma de hao)

"Laofu Society will send Jia Ke and Gion to go together."

The Five Elders' expressions eased slightly.

"Two admiral candidates, plus CP0; even if we cannot capture that person, protecting the stability of Impel Down should be no problem."

Thus.

CP0, which had only just returned to Mary Geoise not long ago, was dispatched once again, and their opponent was none other than Luo Xing.

The CP0 leader had bitterness in his heart he could not speak.

He had fully witnessed Luo Xing's terrifying strength in Sabaody; he had absolutely no confidence in defeating him.

Regarding this mission to guard Impel Down, whether it could be completed, the CP0 leader had not a shred of confidence in his heart.

Gion, codenamed Momonosuke, looked at the CP0 leader's gloomy expression with surprised, beautiful eyes.

She knew how powerful this man was; in the past, no matter what the mission, the CP0 members led by the CP0 leader always completed them flawlessly.

Yet this time, the CP0 leader's brows were tightly furrowed, showing no confidence at all, which was truly shocking.

Momonosuke could not help but become extremely curious.

That Fifth Emperor, Luo Xing, whom even Dr. Vegapunk, whom the CP0 leader feared immensely and whom Momonosuke respected greatly, admitted was inferior to—what kind of man was he?

174. Jinbe joins the Beasts Pirates, the Eight Strongest besiege Red Count, Luo Xing vs. Barrett!

The Five Elders and Gorgon Kuzan dispatched all members of CP0, plus the two admiral candidates Momonosuke and Tsuru.

With the entire Navy force tied down by the Whitebeard Pirates, they still had the surplus strength to deploy such powerful combat power.

On this great sea, only the World Government could do this.

CP0, Momonosuke, and Tsuru rushed toward Impel Down with all their might.

But this mission of theirs was destined to fail, because the entire Impel Down had already been destroyed.

When Red Count and Barrett both emerged from their cages and clashed their Conqueror's Haki with Luo Xing,

Impel Down, whose foundation had already been largely damaged, became even more precarious.

Barrett looked at the tottering Impel Down, stomped his feet hard on the ground, and his body shot upward like a cannonball.

Thump-thump-thump!

The buildings on the several floors ahead of Impel Down were directly smashed by Barrett's iron head.

The surrounding walls were also damaged, and endless seawater surged in.

This Sixth Floor was about to be flooded with seawater; it could no longer be inhabited.

Luo Xing glanced at the Evil King, Moonlight Hunter, Great Wine Barrel, and Giant Battleship, the four of them.

The four immediately showed submissive expressions, indicating their willingness to submit.

Luo Xing then had Shiryu release them all.

Finally, only the Sea King Jinbe remained.

Although Jinbe had not submitted, Luo Xing personally unlocked his chains, which greatly surprised Jinbe.

Jinbe said:

"I seem to have no connection with you, and we have never had any dealings with your Beasts Pirates."

Luo Xing smiled slightly and said:

"Having no connection now does not mean there will be no connection in the future."

Luo Xing certainly did not lower himself because of high regard for Jinbe; he did it for the mermaid princess Bai Xing.

Luo Xing had planned long ago that once he completely brought the Sabaody Archipelago under his control, he would immediately head to Fish-Man Island and bring Fish-Man Island into the sphere of influence of the Beasts Pirates.

And as the leader of the fish-men, gaining the goodwill of Jinbe was very necessary.

It would be greatly beneficial for subduing Fish-Man Island in the future, especially for gaining the trust of the mermaid princess Bai Xing.

Luo Xing naturally would not tell Jinbe such thoughts; he only said meaningfully:

"The Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy have started a full-scale war; regardless of the outcome, your Fish-Man Island's situation in the future will be very difficult."

"Fish-Man Island will inevitably have to join another Emperor's crew to seek protection."

"Rather than looking for others, you might as well join my Beasts Pirates."

In the original story,

after the Whitebeard Pirates fell, Fish-Man Island joined Big Mom's camp.

To save the innocent and lovely Princess Bai Xing and prevent that madwoman Big Mom from scaring her to tears, Luo Xing declared he would unhesitatingly intercept her.

Jinbe did not expect that Luo Xing had such a purpose.

He fell silent.

He had to admit the other party was right; if Fish-Man Island did not seek shelter under a Fourth Emperor of the New World, it would surely be turned upside down by countless pirates.

Speaking of which, Jinbe in the original story was a bit unscrupulous.

To ensure Fish-Man Island received protection, he actively requested to join Big Mom's crew.

But as soon as the Straw Hat brat arrived, he immediately defected, even making the bold declaration of "a mere Emperor."

One can only say that although Jinbe is a good man, he is by no means as scrupulous as he appears on the surface.

Jinbe finally lowered his head and agreed to join the Beasts Pirates.

(bjda) After all, the Beasts Pirates are currently a stronger Emperor crew than the Whitebeard Pirates; with the protection of the Beasts Pirates, it is definitely best for Fish-Man Island.

Thus,

of the powerful figures in the Infinite Hell on the Sixth Floor of Impel Down, besides Red Count and Barrett, and the deceased Bondy Waldo, the other five all submitted.

Luo Xing was in good spirits.

In good spirits, he decided to give Red Count and Barret a swift end.

With Zoro, Enel, Shiryu, Jinbe, Evil Government King, and six other powerful subordinates, along with over a thousand criminals enhanced by Strange Cell tissue, Luo Xing arrived on the ground floor of Impel Down.

Red Count and Barret were waiting there for him.

Red Count had his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze aloof.

Barret was broad-shouldered and muscular, his expression fierce and brutal.

Seeing Luo Xing, Barret burst into wild laughter:

"Come on, kid, let me see if your title as one of the Five Emperors of the Sea is even worthy!"

As an ordinary scientist, Luo Xing disliked fighting to the death and preferred to avoid combat if possible.

But now, he clearly had no choice but to fight.

Luo Xing intended to end the battle quickly.

He estimated that the Five Elders or the Marines had already sent reinforcements—he had to finish this swiftly.

Therefore,

Luo Xing had no patience to waste words with Barret and Red Count; he turned directly to Zoro and the other eight behind him and said:

"All of you, kill Red Count. Barret is mine."

At these words, the previously aloof and indifferent Red Count immediately changed expression.

What the hell? Eight of you gang up on one old man past seventy? Is this even honorable?

Red Count could no longer remain calm.

His body had aged; his strength was no longer at its peak.

Red Count's greatest strength lay in his Observation Haki—he could even read his enemy's memories with it.

Thus,

he sensed just how formidable the eight men surrounding him truly were.

That green-haired, three-sword-style brute and the former chief warden of Impel Down, Rain Shiryu, were both his equals.

The remaining Jinbe, Pica, and Diamante were all top-tier powerhouses.

To be surrounded by these eight was certain death for him!

Yet Red Count still had no thought of submitting to Luo Xing.

He was proud—he would rather die standing than live on his knees.

This was perhaps the defining trait of every man who became a Sea King.

Too bad, before the overwhelming tide of fate, even former Sea Kings who dared to resist were crushed without mercy.

Zoro, Enel, Shiryu, and the other eight moved.