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Chapter 760: Invading Impel Down
Night fell, and the Great Sea was unusually quiet.
During this time when most people were asleep, several shadows streaked across the sky.
"This place, it's the second time Old Man has been here!"
Thousands of meters above Impel Down in the First Half of the Grand Line, several uninvited guests arrived at this moment.
"Golden Lion" Shiki looked down at the familiar Impel Down below, grinning.
It was unclear if he was happy or just feeling nostalgic.
After all, the last time he was here was nearly twenty years ago.
That operation brought enormous potential gains to the Rocks Pirates.
This second visit had the same objective: to capture Impel Down and liberate and recruit the vicious Criminals the Marines had imprisoned over the years.
The difference was that back then, Shiki was just a participant, but this time, he was the leader.
At this moment, he could feel how quickly time had changed.
After reaching his peak, Shiki often reminisced about the past.
The Marines and the World Government had already lost control of the New World.
Even most of the Sea Area in the central part of the Former Half of the New World had become a Pirate's Garden, known as the "Pirate Novice Zone".
They hadn't detected the movements of the Flying Pirates at all.
Even though the Flying Pirates were a key target for their attention.
Furthermore, the Flying Pirates were inherently very cautious.
Both "Golden Lion" Shiki and "Heavenly King" Reinhard were often elusive, like divine dragons disappearing into the mist.
Every so often, the Intelligence Force of the Flying Pirates would conduct a thorough clear out of their Base Camp.
They would eliminate the Spies hidden within.
Even without evidence, if there was just suspicion, Reinhard would secretly transfer them to other locations.
Even if the Marines and the World Government knew the Flying Pirates were taking action, it would be difficult to guess their target was Impel Down.
After all, the Flying Pirates rarely made a move nowadays, but when they did, it was always a sensation, a major operation.
Their powerful control of the sky made them even more unpredictable.
The Dangerous Waters, difficult to cross.
The justice that blocked everything, was like nothing to "Golden Lion" Shiki.
This operation, besides him and Vice-Captain Reinhard, also included Goenitz and Sasumu "The Mist".
This Lunarian Tribe Warrior was fiercely loyal to "Golden Lion" Shiki.
Like his other clansmen, he was a rare powerful combatant on the Great Sea.
He had made great merit in the bloody battle, especially towards the World Government personnel, showing no mercy and striking ruthlessly.
"Open the thing, Sasumu goes first."
Shiki hadn't been active for a while, and a rare glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
The twin swords at his waist were already thirsty for battle.
Reinhard nodded and activated the "Den Den Mushi Jammer" floating beside them.
This was also a habit for them during every secret operation.
It was to prevent anyone from reporting them.
This machine, with its strategic value, had remained relevant and increasingly important over the past twenty years.
The more chaotic the Great Sea became, the more places it was used.
Wars between Factions were often intelligence wars.
Activating a Den Den Mushi Jammer in one's own Territory could prevent reporting and prevent eavesdropping on Den Den Mushi calls.
The activation and deactivation time could be controlled at any moment.
Sometimes, the primary objective was to first destroy the opponent's Den Den Mushi Jammer.
Of course, these were needed by large Factions.
Small Factions had no use for them.
Nor did they need to hide any information.
"Yes, Admiral!"
Sasumu nodded respectfully.
He was a key individual they focused on developing since the Flying Pirates were formed.
Even the Mist-Mist Fruit he ate was given to him by Shiki.
After Den Den Mushi interference was active, Sasumu would use the Mist-Mist Fruit's ability to elementalize and infiltrate Impel Down, opening the gate – this was their action plan.
The tightly shut gate seemed to have no gaps, not even an ant could get through.
This was indeed the case, but for Sasumu, there was no obstacle.
His elementalized body easily infiltrated Impel Down.
Attacking Impel Down from the outside was difficult, but opening the gate from the inside was very easy.
As for why Impel Down was captured last time, facing such Strongmen, no matter how strong the defenses were, they were useless.
The Flying Pirates had already obtained information on how to open the gate beforehand.
Getting such intelligence was not difficult for them.
On the Great Sea, there were always some Marines who were short on wealth and would secretly sell some "insignificant" but valuable intelligence.
Most people joined the Marines not for justice, but for survival.
So many Marines preferred an easy life and wouldn't actively hunt Pirates.
Especially those powerful Pirates, they wouldn't provoke them.
This situation was very common on the Great Sea.
Even the North Blue Navy under Shirek and Sakazuki had quite a few such instances.
After all, how much was a Marine's salary?
Why risk their lives?
So collusion between local areas was common, selling some "obsolete" munitions.
Some Factions even actively offered money, with the price being just some "insignificant" small matters.
This situation was also the norm.
After safety was guaranteed, the pursuit was more wealth and enjoyment.
Even the Crime Investigation Bureau led by Shirek couldn't eliminate this situation.
At most, they could reduce it.
Mist unknowingly spread through the first level of Impel Down.
People who came into contact with it fell one by one.
Most of the Jailers were already asleep anyway, completely unable to resist.
Impel Down, also known as "Impel Down".
The name of the first Impel Down Warden was Impel.
Despite experiencing a devastating invasion.
After so many years, Impel Down had been restored to its original state.
The structure inside also hadn't changed.
For a long time, after a large number of Criminals were released, Impel Down was constantly short-handed.
It lacked a backbone.
Because the Marines and the World Government faced the threat of the Rocks Pirates and were even more short on combat power.
So for those few years, the highest commander of Impel Down, the Acting Warden, was only a Vice Admiral-level combatant.
Such combat power was completely mismatched with Impel Down's status.
It couldn't even compare to Enies Lobby.
It wasn't until the Rocks Pirates disbanded and the biggest enemy of the Marines and the World Government disappeared.
Only then did Impel Down re-enter the World Government's sight, but it still wasn't guarded by a Top Tier Combatant.
It wasn't until Byrnndi World "The World Destroyer" was imprisoned in Impel Down that the World Government realized the need for a Top Tier Combatant to guard Impel Down.
Luca Dotto, this was a Top Tier Combatant who was parachuted in from Mary Geoise.
Although his strength wasn't considered top tier, it was enough to guard Impel Down.
He came from the Topman Family.
He was a Vassal of the World Noble.
In other words, he represented the World Noble.
The reason he came to Impel Down was to provide various Slaves for the World Noble.
This was a natural source of high-quality Slaves.
The Battle of God Valley caused heavy losses for many World Nobles and they also lost a large number of excellent Slaves.
The vacancy of the Impel Down Warden position gave them an opportunity.
Over the years, every so often, some Criminals would disappear.
Although the Marines knew about this situation, they were helpless.
They seemed to have become accomplices in providing Slaves for the World Government.
But the Marines couldn't possibly send a Top Tier Combatant to guard Impel Down.
It was fine for a short time.
Furthermore, everything was already a foregone conclusion.
Impel Down had become the World Noble's Garden since then.
World Nobles often traveled thousands of miles to Impel Down to select Slaves.
Even during the bloody battle, when the World Government was in its most dangerous state, Luca Dotto was still not sent out.
"Rumble!"
The gate slowly opened, and Shiki, Goenitz, and Reinhard easily entered Impel Down.
Meanwhile, in Infinite Hell.
In a deep cell, under the shadow, Byrnndi World, whose entire body was wrapped in Seastone Chains and whose collarbone was pierced, slowly raised his head.
A glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The opportunity he had waited for years seemed to have arrived.
In the depths of his pupils, a hint of madness rose.
His heart, which had been peaceful for many years, began to stir.
Just like his title, his entire life was meant for destruction.
Imprisoned in Impel Down for many years, his spirit had not been extinguished; instead, the flame burned even brighter.
(end of chapter)
Night fell, and the Great Sea was unusually quiet.
During this time when most people were asleep, several shadows streaked across the sky.
"This place, it's the second time Old Man has been here!"
Thousands of meters above Impel Down in the First Half of the Grand Line, several uninvited guests arrived at this moment.
"Golden Lion" Shiki looked down at the familiar Impel Down below, grinning.
It was unclear if he was happy or just feeling nostalgic.
After all, the last time he was here was nearly twenty years ago.
That operation brought enormous potential gains to the Rocks Pirates.
This second visit had the same objective: to capture Impel Down and liberate and recruit the vicious Criminals the Marines had imprisoned over the years.
The difference was that back then, Shiki was just a participant, but this time, he was the leader.
At this moment, he could feel how quickly time had changed.
After reaching his peak, Shiki often reminisced about the past.
The Marines and the World Government had already lost control of the New World.
Even most of the Sea Area in the central part of the Former Half of the New World had become a Pirate's Garden, known as the "Pirate Novice Zone".
They hadn't detected the movements of the Flying Pirates at all.
Even though the Flying Pirates were a key target for their attention.
Furthermore, the Flying Pirates were inherently very cautious.
Both "Golden Lion" Shiki and "Heavenly King" Reinhard were often elusive, like divine dragons disappearing into the mist.
Every so often, the Intelligence Force of the Flying Pirates would conduct a thorough clear out of their Base Camp.
They would eliminate the Spies hidden within.
Even without evidence, if there was just suspicion, Reinhard would secretly transfer them to other locations.
Even if the Marines and the World Government knew the Flying Pirates were taking action, it would be difficult to guess their target was Impel Down.
After all, the Flying Pirates rarely made a move nowadays, but when they did, it was always a sensation, a major operation.
Their powerful control of the sky made them even more unpredictable.
The Dangerous Waters, difficult to cross.
The justice that blocked everything, was like nothing to "Golden Lion" Shiki.
This operation, besides him and Vice-Captain Reinhard, also included Goenitz and Sasumu "The Mist".
This Lunarian Tribe Warrior was fiercely loyal to "Golden Lion" Shiki.
Like his other clansmen, he was a rare powerful combatant on the Great Sea.
He had made great merit in the bloody battle, especially towards the World Government personnel, showing no mercy and striking ruthlessly.
"Open the thing, Sasumu goes first."
Shiki hadn't been active for a while, and a rare glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
The twin swords at his waist were already thirsty for battle.
Reinhard nodded and activated the "Den Den Mushi Jammer" floating beside them.
This was also a habit for them during every secret operation.
It was to prevent anyone from reporting them.
This machine, with its strategic value, had remained relevant and increasingly important over the past twenty years.
The more chaotic the Great Sea became, the more places it was used.
Wars between Factions were often intelligence wars.
Activating a Den Den Mushi Jammer in one's own Territory could prevent reporting and prevent eavesdropping on Den Den Mushi calls.
The activation and deactivation time could be controlled at any moment.
Sometimes, the primary objective was to first destroy the opponent's Den Den Mushi Jammer.
Of course, these were needed by large Factions.
Small Factions had no use for them.
Nor did they need to hide any information.
"Yes, Admiral!"
Sasumu nodded respectfully.
He was a key individual they focused on developing since the Flying Pirates were formed.
Even the Mist-Mist Fruit he ate was given to him by Shiki.
After Den Den Mushi interference was active, Sasumu would use the Mist-Mist Fruit's ability to elementalize and infiltrate Impel Down, opening the gate – this was their action plan.
The tightly shut gate seemed to have no gaps, not even an ant could get through.
This was indeed the case, but for Sasumu, there was no obstacle.
His elementalized body easily infiltrated Impel Down.
Attacking Impel Down from the outside was difficult, but opening the gate from the inside was very easy.
As for why Impel Down was captured last time, facing such Strongmen, no matter how strong the defenses were, they were useless.
The Flying Pirates had already obtained information on how to open the gate beforehand.
Getting such intelligence was not difficult for them.
On the Great Sea, there were always some Marines who were short on wealth and would secretly sell some "insignificant" but valuable intelligence.
Most people joined the Marines not for justice, but for survival.
So many Marines preferred an easy life and wouldn't actively hunt Pirates.
Especially those powerful Pirates, they wouldn't provoke them.
This situation was very common on the Great Sea.
Even the North Blue Navy under Shirek and Sakazuki had quite a few such instances.
After all, how much was a Marine's salary?
Why risk their lives?
So collusion between local areas was common, selling some "obsolete" munitions.
Some Factions even actively offered money, with the price being just some "insignificant" small matters.
This situation was also the norm.
After safety was guaranteed, the pursuit was more wealth and enjoyment.
Even the Crime Investigation Bureau led by Shirek couldn't eliminate this situation.
At most, they could reduce it.
Mist unknowingly spread through the first level of Impel Down.
People who came into contact with it fell one by one.
Most of the Jailers were already asleep anyway, completely unable to resist.
Impel Down, also known as "Impel Down".
The name of the first Impel Down Warden was Impel.
Despite experiencing a devastating invasion.
After so many years, Impel Down had been restored to its original state.
The structure inside also hadn't changed.
For a long time, after a large number of Criminals were released, Impel Down was constantly short-handed.
It lacked a backbone.
Because the Marines and the World Government faced the threat of the Rocks Pirates and were even more short on combat power.
So for those few years, the highest commander of Impel Down, the Acting Warden, was only a Vice Admiral-level combatant.
Such combat power was completely mismatched with Impel Down's status.
It couldn't even compare to Enies Lobby.
It wasn't until the Rocks Pirates disbanded and the biggest enemy of the Marines and the World Government disappeared.
Only then did Impel Down re-enter the World Government's sight, but it still wasn't guarded by a Top Tier Combatant.
It wasn't until Byrnndi World "The World Destroyer" was imprisoned in Impel Down that the World Government realized the need for a Top Tier Combatant to guard Impel Down.
Luca Dotto, this was a Top Tier Combatant who was parachuted in from Mary Geoise.
Although his strength wasn't considered top tier, it was enough to guard Impel Down.
He came from the Topman Family.
He was a Vassal of the World Noble.
In other words, he represented the World Noble.
The reason he came to Impel Down was to provide various Slaves for the World Noble.
This was a natural source of high-quality Slaves.
The Battle of God Valley caused heavy losses for many World Nobles and they also lost a large number of excellent Slaves.
The vacancy of the Impel Down Warden position gave them an opportunity.
Over the years, every so often, some Criminals would disappear.
Although the Marines knew about this situation, they were helpless.
They seemed to have become accomplices in providing Slaves for the World Government.
But the Marines couldn't possibly send a Top Tier Combatant to guard Impel Down.
It was fine for a short time.
Furthermore, everything was already a foregone conclusion.
Impel Down had become the World Noble's Garden since then.
World Nobles often traveled thousands of miles to Impel Down to select Slaves.
Even during the bloody battle, when the World Government was in its most dangerous state, Luca Dotto was still not sent out.
"Rumble!"
The gate slowly opened, and Shiki, Goenitz, and Reinhard easily entered Impel Down.
Meanwhile, in Infinite Hell.
In a deep cell, under the shadow, Byrnndi World, whose entire body was wrapped in Seastone Chains and whose collarbone was pierced, slowly raised his head.
A glint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
The opportunity he had waited for years seemed to have arrived.
In the depths of his pupils, a hint of madness rose.
His heart, which had been peaceful for many years, began to stir.
Just like his title, his entire life was meant for destruction.
Imprisoned in Impel Down for many years, his spirit had not been extinguished; instead, the flame burned even brighter.
(end of chapter)
