"Why are you here so soon?!"
Blackbeard's expression darkened. No matter how confident he was, he couldn't possibly face both Magellan and Wright at the same time!
Especially now—he had barely managed to exhaust Magellan's stamina by rallying the combined strength of countless prisoners. But with Wright's arrival, Magellan instantly recovered, standing tall and vigorous once more!
Not only that, even the downed Jailer Beasts began to rise one by one!
"This ability is outright cheating!"
Even among the prisoners of Impel Down, few were unfamiliar with the Marine Admiral Wright. Even Bullet and Redfield, who had remained indifferent to the chaos, now stood up, their gazes heavy as they looked at the figure clad in the coat of justice.
"Things are getting interesting now..."
Shiryu, among them, understood Wright's strength the best. As a powerful swordsman himself, he could feel the sharp, cutting aura radiating from the Marine Admiral, sending a chill down his spine.
"Admiral Wright, you've finally arrived! This was my oversight—what's the situation on the upper levels?"
Magellan felt a surge of relief. Wright's speed and abilities were truly unparalleled.
"Jinbe has already assisted Hannyabal in securing the upper floors. The troublemakers have been subdued, but there are still other 'guests' he needs to deal with... For now, our focus is on this level."
Wright gripped his sword with both hands, his expression turning serious.
"The two inside are the biggest threats... We likely won't be able to keep them all here. Marine Headquarters is probably already clashing with Whitebeard!"
"Damn it!"
Recalling the "good Samaritan" who had tipped him off about Level 6, Magellan roared in frustration. A massive venomous giant soldier emerged once again, surging toward the prisoners.
"Impel Down has suffered a disgraceful scandal—I have no excuse for such a failure!"
"I'll leave Blackbeard's crew to you. I'll handle these criminals... and those two especially troublesome ones!" Wright glanced at Bullet and Redfield, his tone resolute.
"Understood! With you here, I don't have to worry about collateral damage anymore!"
"Of course... Go all out!"
In an instant, Wright's figure vanished. The next moment, he reappeared behind his target.
"Secret Technique: Sacred—Void Slash!"
A devastating slash sent Catarina Devon, who had been shifting into her beast form for a sneak attack, flying!
"Damn it! I haven't even had the chance to put on my pretty clothes again...!"
With a few swift strikes, Wright slashed her mercilessly, her blood spraying through the air. A powerful kick sent her crashing into the wall.
"Judgment Strike!"
"Too weak... Unworthy of your infamous reputation. Has prison life dulled your edge so much?"
"Ashes Awaken!"
"Secret Technique: Conviction!"
A relentless barrage of attacks left Catarina Devon impaled through the chest before anyone else could even react!
Screech—!
"Aaargh!!"
Sacred flames erupted from the wounds. The wails of the "Crescent Moon Hunter" silenced the other prisoners.
"A Marine Admiral... is this powerful?!"
"Holy Light Prison!"
"Lightforged—Seal!"
The golden prison shattered, tossing Catarina Devon's lifeless body aside. Wright casually inspected the crystallized golden sigil in his hand, nodding in satisfaction.
Sealing physical bodies is far easier than spirit forms. This method is much more efficient—saves me from carrying a few Devil Fruits around.
Wright's sealing was swift. The prisoners, already under Magellan's fierce assault, barely comprehended what had happened before realizing that one of their own was already gone!
"Unfortunately... sealing that giant would cause too much commotion. I'll let it be."
"Next..."
"Hahaha! A true powerhouse! Excellent, excellent..."
From the shadows, a massive figure stepped forward. Draped in golden shoulder-length hair and rippling muscles bursting with power, he exuded an overwhelming presence.
"A Marine Admiral? Perfect!"
Douglas Bullet came to a stop before Wright, revealing a savage grin.
"I pursue the ultimate strength! To become the strongest in the world, I must first defeat all the 'Four Emperors' and 'Marine Admirals'!"
"You, Admiral, will be my first target!"
"Bullet, this is not the time to fight him. We should retreat for now."
An aged voice echoed as "Red the Aloof" Patrick Redfield slowly emerged from the darkness, sizing Wright up with a nod.
"The Marines have raised another outstanding young talent."
"Oh? Are you two going to fight me together?"
Wright readied his sword in a battle stance. Moments ago, he had effortlessly slain Catarina Devon—but these two were on an entirely different level.
"I don't fight alongside others. Admiral Wright, you... are an interesting Marine."
Redfield cast Wright a deep, knowing glance before retreating into the shadows, vanishing from sight.
"Hahahaha! Old fossils cast aside by time! I will be the one to claim the title of 'Strongest'!"
Bullet's fists, coated in Haki, surged forward to strike Wright!
...
Elsewhere, Magellan focused his attacks on the traitor Shiryu.
"Shiryu! You bastard! You dare betray your sacred duty?! You will pay for your sins today!"
"Magellan... I only killed a few prisoners, yet you restricted me at every turn. If I stayed here, I'd never have a future!"
The ever-confident Shiryu now wore a grim expression. Magellan was fighting at full force, and even with Blackbeard's help, he couldn't hold out!
"I want to kill! Kill, kill, kill! What's the point of being the Head Jailer if I can't slaughter prisoners?!"
Toxic fumes spread, but with Wright's purification abilities, Magellan no longer needed to worry about harming Sadi or the Jailer Beasts. With no stamina restrictions, Magellan at full power was truly a terrifying force...
"The prisoners of Impel Down are not yours to toy with! Here, rules must be obeyed!"
...
Meanwhile, at Marineford.
Not long after Wright disappeared, a communication officer rushed to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, who was already standing atop the execution platform.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku! The Gate of Justice has opened without any authorization!"
"We've lost contact with the power control room!"
"..."
Sengoku's expression turned grave as he issued his command:
"They're here! All units, prepare for battle!"
On the horizon, shadows of massive fleets began to appear on the sea before Marineford.
As they approached—
"Those are... an armada of pirate ships!"
"That's... Whitebeard's allied fleet!"
"Each of them is a fearsome captain from the New World!"
"Where's Whitebeard? Where is his main force? Find out now!"
"A total of 43 pirate ships! But Whitebeard's flagship and division commanders are nowhere in sight!"
Marine officers scrambled to assess the incoming forces, while Marco, Vista, and Izo knelt on the execution platform, cold sweat dripping from their brows.
"Even you've come..."
"Old man... this is a trap!"
Marine warships surrounding Marineford aimed their cannons at the advancing pirates.
"Should we fire?"
"Wait! Keep an eye on the sea! Whitebeard must be nearby—they have a plan!"
Suddenly, Sengoku, the three Admirals, Garp, Tsuru, and even the Warlords of the Sea turned their gazes toward Marineford's massive crescent-shaped bay.
"So they really are coming from here..."
Glub-glub-glub...
From the bay's waters, enormous shadows surfaced, accompanied by countless bubbles.
In the next instant, the colossal Moby Dick surged out like a white whale!
Accompanying it were three identical, slightly smaller ships!
The 'World's Strongest Man,' Emperor Edward Newgate, stood at the prow of his ship, leaning on his supreme-grade blade, Murakumogiri, and let out a thunderous laugh:
"Gurararara! Sengoku! It's been decades, hasn't it?"
"Marco, Vista, Izo... my beloved sons..."
"Are you all holding up?"
"Just hang in there a little longer..."
On the execution platform, Marco and the others could no longer hold back. They roared out in unison:
"Pops!!"
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