Cross Guild's Impel Down Operation

The world was in turmoil,

and the atmosphere of impending war permeated every corner.

Even Impel Down, long isolated from the outside world and famed for its impregnable defenses, was suffering considerable shockwaves.

Several prison officers gathered from time to time, discussing the major events that had taken place.

"What a mess. After the Great Pirate Era, people outside are now saying we're entering the era of [Kings]."

"Will the government really be alright?"

"Probably. Anyway, fewer and fewer prisoners have been sent in lately. The government is still the government, after all~"

"Isn't that exactly what we should be worried about? It means things have gone beyond their control, so the government has decided that anyone they catch is to be killed on sight..."

Sadi looked at the group chatting in the distance. Just as she was about to go over and reprimand them, she saw Magellan approaching.

Everyone was instantly so frightened that they fell silent.

"Get back to your posts immediately!!!"

"Yes!!!"

Only after everyone had gone did Magellan shake his head.

"The more chaotic the times, the more closely we need to watch the criminals in this prison. We can't let them get out and bring disaster upon the world."

Meanwhile,

in Infinite Hell on Level 6,

a blond man slowly rose to his feet within a dark, freezing cell.

The layers upon layers of chains that had bound him had already been unlocked and tossed onto the floor beside him.

Only one final Seastone shackle remained around his ankle.

Before him, a jailer nodded and bowed as he explained with a fawning smile,

"My apologies, Lord Doflamingo. I couldn't obtain the key to that final lock, so I could only make things a little easier for you..."

As he spoke, he pulled out a pink