The Monster Is Unleashed!

Level 6 of Impel Down, also known as the Infinite Hell.

Few people on the high seas even know of this place's existence; in the common understanding of people at sea, Impel Down only has five levels.

This additional sixth level is specifically used to imprison those extremely dangerous pirates whose names should be erased from the sea.

Unlike the beast gardens, knife mountains, seas of fire, and icy plains of the previous prison levels, the sixth level was remarkably quiet.

The prisoners held here are so dangerous that the prison administrators dare not even release them to endure the same torture as the prisoners on the upper floors.

Quiet, pitch black.

This is the main theme of the sixth level.

But it is precisely this tranquility and darkness that gives people a chilling feeling.

It seemed as if a terrifying beast would burst forth from the darkness at any moment and swallow a person whole.

However, this atmosphere had no effect on Crocodile.

He couldn't even contain his smile anymore.

Because, after his words, the entire silent sixth floor had completely erupted into chaos.

"Take me out of here!"

"I'll do anything to get me out of here!!"

"Help me! Help me! I'll acknowledge you as my boss!"

The prisoners held here were restless and agitated as if they had gone mad.

They've been imprisoned here for so long they're almost going insane.

"How about it?"

Crocodile sneered, "My suggestion."

"Hehehehehe!"

Moria's eyes lit up as he looked around. "You're right, Crocodile, there are indeed many powerful figures here!"

It's not just shadows; if some reckless fools dare to court death, there could be many more zombies.

"Quiet down, everyone."

Crocodile slowly pulled out a cigar, lit it, and then coldly shouted, "Listen up, all of you, I didn't come here to save you for nothing."

The restless monsters on the sixth floor immediately quieted down.

A few seconds later, a voice rang out from the darkness, "You're Crocodile, one of the Shichibukai, right? Are you going to betray the World Government now?"

Crocodile merely grunted, offering no reply.

After leaving Alabasta, the so-called Shichibukai no longer held any meaning for him.

This identity won't bring him anything he wants.

"The Shichibukai? What are those?"

"Crocodile, who is that?"

Such sounds could be heard from time to time in the prison.

Many people here have been imprisoned for far too long, and some don't even know what the Shichibukai are, let alone Crocodile himself.

"All you need to know is that I will only save those who are willing to follow me."

Crocodile declared, his voice fervent and impassioned, "The world is too stagnant; it's time for a change! I only need those willing to join me in turning this world upside down!"

Moria couldn't wait to chime in, "Hehehehehe! That's right! Those of you willing to join us in causing a ruckus, are you ready to embrace freedom?"

"I... I... I! Let me follow you, Lord Crocodile!"

"And Moria too? An alliance of two Shichibukai, hahaha! Then let me join in too!"

"Whoever you are, as long as you rescue me, I will follow you!"

Without any hesitation, many prisoners immediately responded to the two men's invitation.

Just kidding, even on this sixth floor, there aren't many who can compare to the level of two Shichibukai.

There's nothing shameful about following them.

Of course, there are also some people who, regardless of whether they obey or not, just want to regain their freedom first!

"Excellent!"

Crocodile was in a good mood.

If even half of those responses are genuine, then the gains this time will be enormous.

"Moria, let them out."

Crocodile wasn't worried about these guys causing trouble.

He is no longer the same person who was so overwhelmed by Ian's aura in Alabasta a year ago that he was unable to maintain his Elementalization state.

After a year of arduous rehabilitation, he has not only returned to his peak, but has also recovered to a considerable extent.

They might not be inferior even to the big names under the emperors, let alone these stray dogs.

In this prison, only two people pose a threat.

While instructing Moria to release the prisoners, Crocodile gazed into the dark depths of the cell.

Although it was pitch black before him, two terrifying auras guided Crocodile's vision like beacons in the night.

"Hehehehe! Scattering bats!"

Moria burst into laughter, and his shadow, which had somehow returned to his feet, transformed into countless bats that flew out and stuck to the locks of the prison doors.

Then, the bat changed shape and slipped inside the lock. With a click, almost simultaneously, the lock opened completely.

"Oh!!"

Amid the prisoners' gasps, the bats swarmed onto their shackles.

Ding-ding-dong.

With a series of crisp sounds, all the prisoners were freed from their restraints and regained their freedom.

Crocodile couldn't help but turn around and glance at Moria.

This guy's ability is incredibly convenient.

"Hahaha! I'm finally free!"

"Lord Crocodile! Lord Moria! We love and respect you both!"

The prisoners walked out of the cell laughing, laughing wildly, laughing hysterically.

However, a pirate is still a pirate.

"Hehehe! I do want to thank you! But, you think you can just make me submit like this? Forget it!"

"That's right! Hahaha! Do you really expect pirates to keep their promises?"

"Hahahaha! I'm going to be the Pirate King! How can I give in like this?"

Many pirates burst into triumphant laughter.

So-called submission is nothing but deception!

They're not going to follow those two!

In the world of One Piece, lies are as common as eating and drinking!

but.

Is that so?

Crocodile sneered.

In the next instant, he had turned into yellow sand, closing in in a flash.

"You mere Logia! You dare to be arrogant in front of me!"

Just moments ago, a pirate was laughing loudly. He sneered, leaped into the air, and his arms were now completely blackened. His fists rained down like a storm.

but.

The jet-black fists missed their mark with every punch, striking empty air and creating hollows in the yellow sand.

"Do you think I'm some brat who's never seen Haki before?"

Crocodile solidified his body, grabbing the man's neck with his right hand. "Those who betray my kindness deserve only death."

Do you even realize how significant it is to only lose one arm after a direct confrontation with Whitebeard?

In almost the blink of an eye, the guy's body had turned into a dried-up corpse.

It wasn't over yet. Crocodile extended a blade of yellow sand from his left arm, and with a flick of his wrist, the blade swept across several pirates around him.

These guys weren't cut in half at the waist; the yellow sand seemed to merely brush against their bodies.

However, the sand also took away the moisture from their bodies, and they turned into sand in an instant.

"Scare!"

The surrounding pirates were startled.

Crocodile scoffed. "And then? Anyone else want to betray me?"

How is that betrayal?

We haven't even joined your ranks yet!

However, the pirates quickly realized the situation.

"Lord Crocodile! We are willing to follow you!"

The pirates all bowed their heads to Crocodile.

Crocodile nodded slightly in satisfaction.

These guys are indeed quite strong, but they're still not as good as him.

Not to mention, after being imprisoned for so many years, his body is already completely exhausted; how strong could he possibly be?

"Hehehehe! Crocodile, I really love your abilities!"

Moria's eyes gleamed as he looked at the corpses at Crocodile's feet. They were all mummies, very easy to preserve, and could practically be turned into zombies on the spot.

Crocodile scoffed. "Now you can go and reap the shadows you desire."

Some pirates would rather be imprisoned than surrender.

Crocodile had lost patience with this kind of guy.

"Hehehehe! Not just shadows, but if it's a powerful guy, leaving his body behind to become a zombie wouldn't be bad either."

Moria grinned and walked toward the prison cells.

Only then did the pirates realize something was wrong.

"Moria! What do you want to do!"

"Don't come any closer! No! I regret it! Let me join your ranks!"

A scream rang out.

But nobody cares anymore.

Crocodile slowly moved forward, eventually reaching the outside of a cell in the deepest part of the cell.

This cell is special; it's equipped with a freezing system, and a huge block of ice is stored inside.

There was a figure inside the ice block.

"Who is this guy?"

Crocodile was somewhat surprised.

What kind of guy deserves to be treated like this?

"World Destroyer, Bandi World,"

From a nearby cell, a slightly aged but still vigorous voice came, "Have you heard this name, kid?"

"Oh!"

Crocodile nodded slightly. "A madman who once tried to attack Celestial Dragons?"

A smile played on his lips. "The More-More Fruit, Devil Fruit capable of destroying the world. It would be such a waste to leave it lying dormant here. Let's take it with us."

As for you,

Crocodile turned to look at the cell next door. "Ryde, don't you want to get out?"

Inside the prison was an elderly man with white hair and beard. Perhaps he had been imprisoned for too long, as his figure was somewhat thin, but even so, he still exuded a commanding aura.

"Hehe."

The old man, once known as the "Patrick the Lone Red, "Redfield gave a mocking smile. "Do you really expect me to be your subordinate, kid?"

Crocodile wasn't annoyed; he simply said calmly, "Different people naturally require different approaches."

"Ryde, I can let you out, consider it a favor you owe me."

Redfield was slightly taken aback.

He then smirked, "Looks like I can't find a reason to refuse."

"Then it's settled."

Crocodile turned around. "Moria, come here and release this guy too."

"Don't give me instructions!"

Moria came over, grumbling and cursing.

Then, Crocodile raised the corners of his mouth, turned around, and walked to the outside of another cell across the street.

Inside the cage, an excessively muscular man was silently doing push-ups. His movements were as precise as a machine, and even though he was covered in sweat, his form remained perfectly correct.

"Hey, Bullet, wanna go out?"

Crocodile looked down at his former rival.

The man didn't react at all; he just kept doing push-ups quietly, like a robot.

"The terms are the same as Ryde's; consider it as you owing me a favor."

Crocodile said calmly, "The sea is different now than it was a decade ago. A monster unlike any we've ever seen has appeared on the sea. If it doesn't emerge now, you might have to wait until news breaks that it has surpassed Roger and become the new Pirate King."

"You say,"

The man suddenly looked up, his fierce eyes instantly locking onto Crocodile, a terrifying aura already surging within him. "Surpass Roger?"

"I'm interested too!"

Behind him, Redfield rubbed his wrist as he walked out of the cage, looking equally intrigued. "Are there still young people like this on the high seas?"

"That kid is Kaido's disciple. Although I'm unwilling to accept it, he is indeed a monster among monsters!"

Moria said through gritted teeth, "He's only sixteen years old, but he's already on par with Kaido. Not long ago, he even defeated Charlotte Linlin."

"Now, everyone on the high seas refers to him, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Whitebeard as the Four Emperors!"

Sixteen years old?

Ryde was genuinely surprised. "You're saying a sixteen-year-old kid is on par with Whitebeard?"

He knew better than anyone the strength of Whitebeard and Roger.

It's a bit shameful to admit, but those two were so powerful that he felt ashamed of himself!

Now this kid is saying that a sixteen-year-old brat is enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with Whitebeard?

That's why I said,

Crocodile scoffed, "That guy is a monster like no other."

"The Four Emperors?"

Known as the Devil's Heir, Douglas Bullet finally stood up, a smirk playing on his lips. "What's that?"

"Four pirate crews that reign supreme in the New World like emperors."

Crocodile said, "Although Ian is still nominally a member of the Beasts Pirates, he and Kaido have each carved out their own territories after occupying Hachinosu Island."

"Ian?"

Bullet asked, "Is that the kid's name?"

"Ian of the Scorched Sky, who wields flames capable of burning everything!"

Crocodile added, "By the way, he's already killed Golden Lion."

"That Shiki?"

Redfield's pupils constricted slightly.

A guy who was on par with Whitebeard Roger!

"Let me out!"

Bullet's smile grew even more unrestrained.

Crocodile also had a bright smile on his face.

This guy is absolutely not someone he can use.

However, all you need to do is put him in the ocean.