Chapter 303: Red Count

Impel Down, City Fourth Floor.

The Blackbeard crew was sprinting at high speed.

Lafitte, recalling the vanished Sanjuan Wolf, spoke to Blackbeard, who was leading the way out.

"Captain, we're down one person again. Are we really okay with this?"

They had noticed immediately after Sanjuan Wolf disappeared, but found no trace of how he vanished, just like Catarina Devon did earlier.

With two such bizarre incidents occurring in a row, Blackbeard's crew knew it was that bastard Lin Yu pulling the strings. Without knowing how the other party managed it, they decided it was best to flee first.

Hearing Lafitte's words, Blackbeard suddenly felt utterly drained.

He had made a resolve to die just to recruit five crew members in Impel Down, only to have two of them wiped out by that bastard, the God-Slayer Lin Yu.

Damn it, this is really infuriating!

However, Blackbeard Teach's nature was inherently optimistic, and he soon emerged from his gloom. Running while laughing loudly, he said:

"Shishishishi!"

"Those two were captured by Lin Yu simply because their strength was inadequate. Such people have no right to follow me."

"Let's keep running. Barrett is not someone to be trifled with."

The Big Drink and the Evil King heard Blackbeard's words and chuckled, agreeing that he was right.

Shiryu of the Rain took a puff of his cigar and shook his head, smiling as well.

"I suddenly realize that following you might not be a wise move."

Blackbeard Teach laughed heartily. "Shishishishi! Man proposes, God disposes. Unexpected incidents are inevitable."

"Once I get the Tremor-Tremor Fruit in Marineford, I'll settle the score with that bastard Lin Yu."

"Shishishishi..."

On the other side.

Impel Down, City Fifth Floor.

Red Count Baroque Ledfield hummed a little tune, looking utterly at ease. He showed no threat like Blackbeard, nor was he as flamboyant as Barrett.

He was more like a gentleman entering old age, with elegant manners and a kindly demeanor.

Even wearing a prisoner's uniform, he could not hide the noble aura surrounding him.

Upon reaching the entrance to the passage heading to the Fourth Floor, he even raised a hand to greet Lin Yu and the others inside the extra-dimensional space, nodding in acknowledgment.

"Hello."

Hearing the Red Count's greeting, the women led by Jewelry Bonney and Smiley, who were inside the Door-Door Fruit's extra-dimensional space, instantly felt as if facing a great enemy, cold sweat immediately pouring down their faces.

This elderly man, whose elegant conduct resembled that of an ordinary gentleman, exerted far more pressure on them than Barrett had just moments ago.

Lin Yu also furrowed his brows.

Barrett had merely sensed someone hidden within the space here, yet this Red Count could actually know their existence clearly.

He could even greet them across time and space as if they were face to face.

This mere display indicated that his strength was absolutely superior to Barrett's!

After greeting Lin Yu and the others, the Red Count walked into the passage and vanished from their sight.

Seeing the Red Count leave, Jewelry Bonney, Robin, and the others simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

Domino, in particular, collapsed weakly onto the ground. As the Vice-Warden of Impel Down, she was very familiar with the Red Count's abilities and past.

Precisely because of this understanding, Domino appeared so terrified.

In contrast, Nami and Nojiko, who did not know the Red Count, remained calm.

Nojiko glanced at the departing Red Count and asked Lin Yu, "Who is he? Is he very powerful?"

"Hah!"

Lin Yu let out a long breath and explained to Nojiko and Nami:

"His name is Baroque Ledfield, nicknamed the Red Count, known as the Lone Red."

"He is a pirate from the previous era, with terrifying strength. Relying solely on his own power, he was able to stand on equal footing with the Luo Jie Pirates and the Bai Huzi Pirates."

"In short, the current him is not yet someone we can deal with."

Hearing Lin Yu's explanation, Nami and Nojiko finally gained a slight understanding of the Red Count's strength.

Meanwhile, Ulti, hearing that the Red Count could stand on equal footing with the Luo Jie Pirates and the Bai Huzi Pirates solely by himself, felt a surge of admiration.

Immediately, Ulti looked at Lin Yu and asked:

"Then how does the Red Count's strength compare to the Emperor Kaido?"

Hearing Ulti's question, Lin Yu stroked his chin. He actually did not know much about the Red Count, having only heard of him.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yu said uncertainly:

"Judging from the other party's performance just now, I feel the Red Count's strength might be even greater than Kaido's, after all, he is someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Luo Jie and Bai Huzi."

Hearing Lin Yu mention Luo Jie and Bai Huzi, Ulti unconsciously clenched her fist. "I must possess such strength in the future!"

Hearing Ulti's words, Lin Yu smiled and tugged at the horn on her head. "I believe you can do it."

Ulti proudly raised her head. "Of course!"

Smiley, standing nearby, heard this and furrowed her brows, because she also wanted to be as powerful as her mother!

Afterwards, Lin Yu checked the time and said to Jewelry Bonney:

"Have Sister Tina and the others all enter the extra-dimensional space. Do not confront Barrett or the Red Count."

"The Summit War is about to begin. We should leave as well."

"Also, have Sister Tina report on the situation above, and have Makino and Kaya come down to meet with us."

Having finished speaking, Lin Yu led the women to head towards the Fourth Floor within the extra-dimensional space to meet up with Makino and Kaya.

Due to the presence of both Barrett and the Red Count, he could only temporarily abandon his plans regarding Blackbeard and the others.

"I understand." Reiju nodded and immediately took out her small Den Den Mushi to contact Sister Tina and the others.

Seeing that Lin Yu was truly preparing to leave, Domino hesitated for a long time before asking, "Then what about the prisoners on the Sixth Floor? After Barret and the Red Count left, they have already started leaving the Sixth Floor one by one."

"They are all great pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions. If even one of them escapes, it could cause the deaths of hundreds or even thousands of civilians. I absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing."