Kaido! Are You Trying to Force Your Way into Impel Down?

Outside the Impel Down, three Marine warships are patrolling their respective routes.

On the bridge, Ron looked down at the nautical chart, while several Marines checked the gun positions on the deck.

Vegapunk's voice was still echoing in Ron's ears from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Combining the power of the Op-Op Fruit with medication can resolve Zephyr's asthma problem."

Ron nodded.

"Okay, prepare the plan first."

"I'll arrange for Professor Zephyr to go there once he returns to headquarters."

The Den Den Mushi snippet) hangs up.

Luo walked over with the patrol report in his hand.

"Master, there are no issues with the three outer flight paths for now."

Standing beside the chart, Vergo added, "However, the Beasts Pirates have been rather restless lately."

"Several of their scout ships have been spotted near Impel Down; they've even encountered merchant ships."

"Jack and Hanafuda are both inside; anyone would try to get them out."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Blu-ray! Blu-ray!

The shrill ring of a Den Den Mushi (transparent Den Den Mushi snail) suddenly rang out.

A communications soldier rushed in, his face pale.

"Report! Patrol vessels on the west flank have spotted a large number of unidentified ships!"

"The enemy is approaching at high speed! The flag has been confirmed—it's the Beasts Pirates!"

Ron stood up.

"They've arrived."

He raised his hand and slid open an Air Door.

"Vergo, notify headquarters and Impel Down to increase security."

"Luo, you stay here and coordinate with the other two warships. Don't let things get chaotic."

"Clear!"

Ron stepped into the Spatial Door, and the doors slowly closed behind him.

On the deck of the patrol ship on the west side, the Air Door suddenly opened.

Ron stepped out and looked up at the horizon.

A dark, imposing fleet approached from the horizon, Animal Kingdoms banners fluttering in the wind.

The foremost warships were equipped with massive rams, and their decks were filled with pirates wielding swords.

Dark clouds churned above the fleet.

A giant azure dragon emerged from the churning clouds.

The enormous dragon head slowly lowered, its dragon eyes locking onto Ron on the patrol ship.

"Uro-ro--!"

Kaido's laughter drowned out the sea breeze, and the Marines on the patrol ship all looked up.

"Navy brats! Hand over Jack and Hanafuda!!"

Ron looked up, his expression as relaxed as if he were just visiting someone.

"Yo, Kaido."

"They're abandoning their base for the sake of two subordinates?"

Kaido grinned, revealing his fangs that gleamed coldly.

"Stop talking nonsense! Hand over the person!"

"The person isn't on my ship."

Ron shrugged.

"If you want to see them, go to Impel Down and apply for a visitation permit."

"If all the paperwork is in order, Magellan might even be able to arrange a private meeting room for you."

"You brat!"

Kaido opened his massive maw, and an orange-red light shone from his throat.

"Bolo Breath!"

Boom!

A thick pillar of fire descended from the sky, heading straight for the patrol ship!

"Everyone, get out of the way!"

The Marines cried out and scattered for cover.

Ron raised his hand, and a huge Spatial Door suddenly opened in front of him.

The pillar of fire crashed directly into the Spatial Door.

Almost simultaneously, another Spatial Door appeared above the Animal Kingdoms Fleet.

Before Kaido could react, his Bolo Breath had already blasted out from the door!

Boom!!

A beam of flame poured out, blasting up giant waves tens of meters high on the sea surface.

The first few warships were engulfed by the pillar of fire, their sails and masts instantly bursting into flames.

Ron looked up at the dragon in the clouds, a smile playing on his lips.

"The World's Strongest Creature?"

"Then I'll see just how hard you are."

The space beneath Ron's feet suddenly cracked open.

He stepped in.

The next instant, another Spatial Door opened in mid-air, and Ron stepped out from it.

Zhenyuan was drawn from its sheath with a resounding clang.

"Slicing Wind!"

Kaido his dragon mouth, and several sharp wind blades shot out in his face.

Ron sidestepped two of them, and the remaining wind blades went straight into the Spatial Door in front of him.

Hundreds of meters away, another Spatial Door suddenly opened.

Several wind blades flew out from the door and slashed at the sea surface!

Boom!

The seawater burst open, creating a wall of waves tens of meters high.

Ron emerged from another Spatial Door and Zhenyuan straight for the dragon's neck.

Clang!

The blade struck the dragon scales, sending sparks flying.

Before he could continue his pursuit, Kaido's dragon tail swept across him.

Ron immediately opened Spatial Door and dodged away.

The dragon's tail swept past his body, leaving a long white wave on the sea surface, and the seawater surged to both sides.

"Heh heh heh! Hiding behind that door won't bring me down!"

Kaido his mouth and spewed out another burst of Bolo Breath.

Ron raised his left hand, and several small Spatial Door opened in front of him.

The blazing pillar of fire was split and deflected, and several streams of heat shot into the sky from different directions, no longer threatening.

At the same time, Ron appeared from the side of the dragon's head through the Spatial Door, his right leg, coated in Armament Haki, sweeping horizontally.

Several Spatial Door opened one after another, the last one appearing directly beside Kaido.

Spatial Kick!

Bang!

A foot covered in Armament Haki kicked out from the door, hitting Kaido in the face!

The massive dragon's body was violently thrown to the side, crashing into and shattering a large portion of the clouds.

Ron pressed his advantage, unleashing a horizontal slash from Zhenyuan.

Dimension Slash!

The blade sliced through the air, tearing open a thin, dark line in the space ahead, heading straight for Kaido's side!

Kaido sensed something was wrong and suddenly flipped his dragon body over.

The slash grazed the side of the abdomen, splitting several scales on the spot, and blood flowed down the seams.

"Oh? You dodged pretty quickly."

"Hmm! Your door is quite interesting!"

"However, I've already seen through it!"

Kaido's dragon eyes suddenly turned to the side.

The space around them had just begun to ripple when the dragon claw, imbued with Haki, slammed down!

Boom!

The forming Spatial Door suddenly twisted and collapsed on the spot!

Ron emerged from another Spatial Door beside him, and the dragon's claws that came at him forced him to retreat several steps.

He glanced at the vanished Spatial Door.

"Oh? You can even detect spatial fluctuations?"

Ron raised his hand and made several Spatial Door appear around Kaido at the same time, his figure flashing through them.

Kaido was about to give chase, Ron suddenly appeared from the other side!

Kaido transformed back into human form mid-air, sweeping out the Hassaikai in his hand, with black and red Conqueror's Haki Inazuma coiling around the ring.

"Thunder Bagua!"

Boom!!

Zhenyuan and the Hassaikai clashed head-on.

The shockwave created a depression in the sea surface, and the ships below quickly turned around and retreated.

Ron's hand gripping the knife suddenly tightened, and his thumb and forefinger felt slightly numb.

Kaido's Conqueror's Haki pressed down along the blade, and the two Spatial Door beside Ron also distorted, their frames constantly shrinking.

"Hey! Your door isn't absolutely safe either!"

"Certainly."

With a flick of his wrist, Ron sent Zhenyuan sliding down the shaft of the staff.

"Who said I wanted to compete with you in strength?"

He swept his left hand backward, and two Spatial Door opened simultaneously beside him and behind Kaido.

Ron stabbed Zhenyuan through the doorway beside him.

The next instant, the blade emerged from the Spatial Door behind Kaido, heading straight for his back!

Kaido seemed to have anticipated this, and swung the Hassaikai in a backhand motion.

Clang!!

The blade was deflected by the Hassaikai.

Ron retracted his wrist, and Zhenyuan retreated back into his hand through the Spatial Door.

Kaido slammed his club down again.

Ron charged forward, sword drawn.

Boom!!

Black and red Inazuma exploded along the two weapons.

The two fought their way from above the patrol ship into the depths of the clouds, their blades clashing against iron bars, and black and red Inazuma constantly exploding.

The Marine on the warship were stunned and followed orders to retreat.

High in the sky, the wind howled like thunder.

Kaido swung his Hassaikai, his Conqueror's Haki covering him completely, and slammed it down on Ron's head.

Ron parried with his sword, but the Spatial Door beside him, which had just opened, was violently distorted by the Conqueror's Haki pressing down on him.

Kaido gave him no chance to adjust, twisting his body violently in mid-air and swinging the Hassaikai again.

"Kyoudai-san-sama: Naraku!"

Boom!!

The moment the Hassaikai were placed, another Spatial Door suddenly opened beneath Ron's feet.

His figure was swallowed up by the doorway.

Kaido's staff grazed him as he fell, and the remaining force blasted towards the Deserted Island below!

Boom--!

The center of the island exploded instantly, the ground collapsed, debris flew everywhere, and smoke and dust shot into the air.

The next moment, the Spatial Door above the pit opened again.

Ron fell down and landed steadily at the bottom of the pit.

He glanced back at the distant sea to confirm that the patrol boats had already distanced themselves.

He shook his numb arm and looked down at the torn cuff.

"Ouch... I almost got hit."

Kaido fell from the sky, and the Hassaikai slammed heavily onto the ground.

He stared at Ron for two seconds, his brow furrowing.

"I didn't land that blow properly."

Ron grinned.

Kaido stared at him, then suddenly smiled.

"You brat, you lured me down here on purpose, didn't you?"

The two gazed at each other across the broken ground.

At the same time, the Eastern Route of the Impel Down.

Several Animal Kingdoms warships were charging forward at full speed, their rams gleaming coldly.

Standing at the very front was none other than the All-Stars, Jin.

He glanced at the churning clouds in the distance.

"Kaido has already engaged Ron."

He turned his head and looked at the Marine warships ahead.

"Now's the time, let's rush over there."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a Marine warship suddenly appeared on the sea ahead.

The warship stood blocking the course, its hull as steady as a rock, showing no intention of yielding.

On the deck, Vergo took off his glasses, and a layer of jet-black Armament Haki quickly covered the bamboo stick.

Luo stood beside him, his right hand slightly raised.

"ROOM."

A pale blue hemispherical domain instantly expanded, enveloping both ships.

Jin looked at the two people blocking his way.

"Ron's not here, and you dare to stop me?"

Vergo gripped the bamboo stick tightly, his gaze fixed on Jin.

"Want to go back?"

Robert unleashed Kikoku, his blade pointing diagonally at the Animal Kingdoms Fleet.

"Ask us first if we agree."

The black wings on Ember's back fully unfurled, and flames shot up from his back.

"With you guys?"

The Animal Kingdoms Fleet did not slow down.

The foremost ram is already aimed at the Marine warship.