Chapter 206

Zoro needed no further comment; his reverence for Luo Xing grew even deeper.

Enel, meanwhile, felt even greater fear; the mere glance of Luo Xing passing over him made his body tremble involuntarily.

Shiryu of the Rain, cigar in mouth, completely abandoned his former arrogant demeanor as the Chief Warden of Impel Down, bowing slightly toward the figure of Luo Xing approaching.

Even Jinbe, who could casually call out the name of a mere Emperor, now had eyes filled with awe.

As for the four extreme criminals who were originally supposed to join Blackbeard's pirate crew—Magellan, the Moon Hunter, and others—their faces were now entirely filled with reverence.

They had finally witnessed the true power of their new master, my lord Luo Xing.

In their hearts, they were grateful for their decisive surrender.

Otherwise, their current fate would likely be the same as Bondy Waldo, the Red Count, and Barrett: their bodies sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Yes, Barrett was already dead.

Although Luo Xing was too lazy to look, the four of Magellan could not ignore this matter.

They had just opened their eyes wide and finally saw, amidst countless fragments of rubble, Barrett's body split in two.

Luo Xing entered the Rurenyi Sect first, and the eight others followed closely behind.

Immediately, the Rurenyi Sect closed and vanished, leaving only the still-turbulent sea surface.

The great prison Impel Down that once stood on this sea surface was now completely gone, with only a few ruined walls and broken pillars remaining.

By the time CP0, Tashigi, Momonga, and others finally arrived here, they could not see a single person, nor a single intact building.

The leader of CP0's face was the color of a pig's liver.

The worst had happened: Impel Down had been completely destroyed, and all the jailers, including Warden Magellan, had been killed.

And those utterly vicious criminals were either killed or taken as subordinates by that increasingly terrifying Fifth Emperor, Luo Xing.

If this matter were to spread, who knows what huge shockwaves it would cause throughout the world!

"We must conceal this matter; the world must not know!"

The leader of CP0 said in a hoarse voice.

"It cannot be concealed," said Tashigi's clear and pleasant voice. "Such an unprecedented major event is simply impossible to hide."

"Conceal it from the world for as long as possible!"

"I'm afraid you won't even last a day; look at that bird in the sky."

Tashigi pointed her jade finger toward the sky.

Only then did the leader of CP0 realize that the Great News Coo Morgans had appeared in the sky at some unknown time.

"Why is it that wherever a major event occurs, this bird-man is there!"

The leader of CP0 was furious.

Hearing this, Morgans in the sky immediately placed his hands on his hips and laughed heartily:

"Because my sensitivity to news is unique in the world!"

Anger surged in the heart of CP0, stirring up murderous intent.

The cunning Morgans hurriedly flapped his wings, flying far away, while screaming:

"The people of the world have the right to know this news; you World Government cannot treat everyone as fools and blind men!"

But Morgans also felt a bit uneasy in his heart; if he truly offended the World Government severely, then the future operations of his newspaper would likely become extremely difficult.

He must make amends to repair his relationship with the World Government.

Morgans then informed CP0 of an intelligence:

"Instead of caring about this bird, you should hurry to Sabaody Archipelago!"

"This bird just saw the Fifth Emperor Luo Xing use that door they call the Rurenyi Sect to send all the criminals to Sabaody!"

Upon hearing these words,

all members of CP0, Tashigi and Momonga, had their faces suddenly change color.

The leader of CP0 was even more furious, roaring:

"That bastard actually intends to use the subdued criminals to occupy the Sabaody Archipelago!"

The strategic position of the Sabaody Archipelago is too important for the Marine Headquarters and the Holy Land Mary Geoise.

The Five Elders and Sengoku absolutely cannot allow this place to fall into the hands of the Beasts Pirates!

With a face as dark as the bottom of a wok, the leader of CP0 roared at his subordinates to immediately turn the ship around and rush to the Sabaody Archipelago again.

He felt the humiliation of being walked like a dog.

First, they went to Sabaody, returning with nothing accomplished.

Then they rushed frantically to Impel Down, but nothing was saved.

Now they must rush non-stop to Sabaody again; isn't this treating people like monkeys to be fooled?

The Fifth Emperor Luo Xing is simply too arrogant!

All members of CP0 gritted their teeth, but they were helpless.

With their strength, they could not do anything to Luo Xing.

As the strongest female in the Marines currently, and one who in the future has the qualification to become an Admiral, the highest combat power, Tashigi was naturally exceptionally intelligent.

She had roughly figured out Luo Xing's plan from beginning to end.

First, appear in Sabaody to lure the Marines and the Government to catch him;

Then turn back for a single strike, aiming at the true target, Impel Down;

When the Marines and the Government hurriedly send people again, he would strike Sabaody once more.

The so-called feint to the east and attack to the west is nothing more than this.

He played the Five Elders, Sengoku, and all other high-ranking officials of the Government and Marines in circles.

Tashigi could not help but feel a hint of admiration in her heart.

Such a man, whose invention ability surpasses Vegapunk, whose Haki strength is unparalleled in the world, and whose strategic mind is so cunning it borders on demonic, is simply perfect with no flaws whatsoever.

Pity he is not in the Navy camp.

Momonosuke felt a bit of regret.

Her suitors within the Navy and the government were, it could be said, as numerous as the hairs on an ox, yet Momonosuke found not one of them to her liking.

The only one she met today who stirred her heart was, unfortunately, an enemy.

But Momonosuke quickly corrected her stance.

She could become a Fleet Admiral candidate not only because her strength was supreme, but also because her mind was remarkably calm.

Momonosuke took out a Den Den Mushi; she intended to report to Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Admiral Kuzan that Impel Down had been destroyed and that the Sabaody Archipelago was about to be occupied by the Beasts Pirates.

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At the very moment Momonosuke prepared to make the call.

Luo Xing, who had already set foot on Sabaody territory, also made a call.

His call was to Perona.

With Moria gone to the Summit War, the only ones in charge of the Thriller Bark now were Perona, Absalom, and a few other officers.

"Hello? Who is it? It's early morning; do you want to let people sleep or not?"

A girl's groggy complaining voice came from the other end of the phone.

Luo Xing glanced at the sun hanging high in the sky and fell silent.

He took out the Rurenyi Sect door and instructed Enel, Shiryu, and others:

"Clear all Navy bases, the 150, and other faction strongholds on Sabaody; I will be back shortly."

Having said this, he entered the Rurenyi Sect door without looking back.

In an instant, he arrived in a room decorated in pink tones.

In the center of the room was a large round bed.

In the center of the large bed lay a pink-haired girl with twin tails.

The girl's sleeping posture was very unruly; two smooth legs like white jade were clutching a small teddy bear.

Her eyes were half-open, and her small red mouth was muttering into the Den Den Mushi:

"Who is it? Calling early in the morning and not saying a word? Hmph, so annoying... Ugh, just as annoying as that bad guy!"

Saying this, she hung up the phone; Perona was about to continue sleeping.

A glance from the corner of her eye revealed a tall man's figure approaching her.

"Ahh!!"

Perona let out a scream; her sleepiness vanished instantly, and she stammered: