Chapter 109 109: Impel Down (6): Gathering!
"Haa—!"
Luffy let out a heavy sigh, a puff of white steam escaping his mouth.
"No choice… looks like we're heading to Marineford."
Around him, the prisoners of Eternal Hell stared at his back in stunned silence, hardly daring to breathe.
Each of them was already stronger than 99% of the people on the seas.
Yet today—
First a Marine Admiral arrived.
Now this straw-hatted kid.
"What… what happened…?"
Sabo slowly opened his confused eyes, looking around at the prison that had practically turned into ruins.
"Let's go, Sabo! Ace has been taken away—we have to save him!"
Luffy appeared beside him almost instantly, hands on his hips, his straw hat swaying lightly.
"W-Wait, what?!"
Ivankov's massive afro shook violently as he shouted.
"Do you even know what Marineford is?!"
"Whitebeard! The Seven Warlords of the Sea! The three Admirals!"
"None of them are people you can mess with!"
"Sabo… did you forget how powerful Kizaru is?!"
Sabo clenched his fists tightly.
His voice trembled with determination.
"But… if I don't go…"
"I'll regret it for the rest of my life."
Meanwhile — Inside the Elevator
The floor was covered with unconscious prison guards.
Ace and Hannyabal were both kneeling, cold sweat pouring down their faces.
Even their thoughts felt scrambled under the lingering pressure.
But Ace's eyes carried relief.
Luffy…
I don't know what you went through, but seeing how strong you've become… I'm relieved.
Take Sabo and escape from Impel Down.
The fact that you two are alive… is already more than enough.
Soon, Kizaru escorted Ace out of Impel Down.
Sunlight fell across Ace's face.
But to him—
It felt blinding.
"Pururururu!!"
A Den Den Mushi began ringing on Kizaru.
"Mosshi mosshi, this is Kizaru~ Mosshi mosshi??"
Kizaru looked confused at the black Den Den Mushi attached to his wrist.
"Pururururu!!"
The ringing suddenly grew louder.
Kizaru hurriedly searched through his clothes.
Eventually—
He pulled out a tiny Den Den Mushi from inside his coat.
He immediately answered, holding it far away from his ear.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!"
"WHY DID IT TAKE YOU SO LONG TO ANSWER?!"
The furious roar of Fleet Admiral Sengoku exploded from the snail.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I was just—"
By the time Sengoku finished venting his anger, Kizaru apologized with exaggerated humility.
At least—
That's what Ace thought.
Sengoku finally calmed down.
Every time he spoke with this irritating man, he somehow felt his blood pressure rise.
"There are three hours left before the public execution!"
"Forget the ship—"
"Fly here immediately!"
The call ended.
Kizaru's mouth twitched.
If you don't want to spend money on fuel, just say so…
Without another word—
Kizaru transformed into a streak of golden light, carrying Ace as he shot across the sky.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, Kizaru's expression changed.
Golden light spread across his body again.
Meanwhile — Thousands of Miles Away
An unregistered Marine warship sailed toward Impel Down.
Every person aboard was a genuine villain.
"Zehahahahaha!!"
"Everything is about to succeed!"
Back in Eternal Hell
"Alright, we should leave now."
Luffy placed one hand on Sabo's shoulder and grabbed Ivankov's afro with the other, dragging him toward Level 5.
"Wait!"
A deep voice echoed through the prison.
"If you're going to Marineford… take me with you!"
"I will definitely be able to help!"
"I was imprisoned here because I opposed this war!"
"I want to help Mr. Ace!"
"Please… let me die with purpose!"
The powerful voice stopped Luffy in his tracks.
He turned around, his black-red eyes staring back.
Standing there was a blue-skinned whale shark Fish-Man.
He had thick curling eyebrows, a topknot hairstyle, a lightning-shaped scar near his left eye, and a large body bearing the Sun Pirates' sun emblem on his chest.
Even while chained—
He stood proudly.
"Shishishi!"
Under his straw hat, Luffy's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Hey! It's Jinbe!"
The next moment—
Luffy appeared in front of the cell in a flash.
Armament Haki and lightning wrapped around his hand as he gripped the prison bars.
BOOM!
The chains shattered.
Only when the cuffs hit the ground did Jinbe realize what had happened.
"Hey, Straw Hat…"
"Why don't you let me out too?"
From the shadows stepped a tall man with slicked-back hair and pale skin.
A scar ran across his face.
An earring hung from his right ear.
His left hand was a poisonous golden hook.
It was Sir Crocodile.
He grinned wickedly.
"Long time no see, Straw Hat."
"Oh? It's Crocodile."
Luffy casually picked his nose, completely different from the excitement he showed toward Jinbe.
Veins bulged on Crocodile's forehead.
Am I really that insignificant to you?!
But—
Beggars couldn't be choosers.
Suppressing his pride, Crocodile spoke.
"I've already given up on that kingdom."
"If you release me…"
"I'll help you fight the Marines."
"Hmm."
Luffy didn't react much.
He simply turned toward Sabo and the others.
"What do you guys think?"
"Should we bring him or not?"
"No problem!" Ivankov said confidently, hands on his hips.
"I've got dirt on him!"
His huge sparkling eyes stared straight at Crocodile.
"If you behave and help us…"
"I'll keep your secret safe, boy."
Crocodile gritted his teeth at the infuriating grin.
But he had no choice.
Soon—
Crocodile was freed as well.
"Then help us too!"
"We can join your crew!"
The prisoners of Level 6 began shouting.
The entire prison descended into chaos.
"How noisy…"
Luffy's deep, domineering eyes swept across the rioting pirates.
CRACKLE—!!
Black-red lightning exploded outward.
The roar of Conqueror's Haki filled the prison.
"Hmph… what arrogance, kid."
From the deepest cell—
Blue lightning burst forth.
Two overwhelming forces of Conqueror's Haki collided violently.
Black-red and dark blue lightning clashed like massive tidal waves.
The air trembled.
Shockwaves spread across the prison.
The world seemed to turn upside down.
Colors vanished—
Leaving only black and white.
Many pirates collapsed instantly, unable to withstand the pressure.
"T-That's… Conqueror's Haki clashing!!"
"This is terrifying!"
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
From deep within the prison, a beast-like figure erupted in wild laughter.
"That's the feeling!!"
His eyes burned with battle-hungry madness.
"Who… exactly are you?!"
Luffy adjusted his straw hat and turned away.
He began walking toward Level 5.
His calm voice echoed through the prison.
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy."
"The man who will become the Pirate King."
"Monkey D. Luffy…?!"
Douglas Bullet burst into laughter.
"After I get out—"
"Fight me again, future Pirate King!!"
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