The Cup Falls, and It Begins

Oboro was unsure when Luffy entered Impel Down, but it was roughly before Ace was executed.

But he can decide when Blackbeard will cause trouble.

At that time, you just need to follow the instructions to enter.

Besides a few 'members' he had his eye on, Impel Down was also a good place to replenish a large number of low-level combatants before heading to the New World. For some One Piece who had only been imprisoned for a short time, the reputation of their Hell Pirates was still quite significant... However, those at levels 5 and 6 probably didn't know much about the Hell Pirates. The lower the level of the prisoner in Impel Down, the longer they would be held, although this wasn't absolute; Ace and Jinbe were exceptions.

Generally speaking, most people are locked up for a relatively long time.

His reputation God Slayer only gained widespread recognition in the last two years... Therefore, based on this, those vicious and powerful One Piece might just regard them as a bunch of upstart brats.

Just like Shiki.

However, Oboro didn't mind.

Those who weren't chosen by him but were qualified to become members of the Hell Pirates should just die if they refuse.

After putting down the Den Den Mushi, Oboro thought for a moment and then stepped off the Blood Pluton.

Deep inside the island.

It's time to get everyone ready and head to the deep-sea prison.

This morning's newspapers featured Ace on the front page... The World Government reiterated its intention to execute him, and Luffy has likely already received the news.

During this period, the members of the Hell Pirates have been fighting constantly to hone their skills.

Oboro would occasionally offer some pointers, but for people like Dom and Yurivich, whose strength had already reached a certain level, they had their own insights into various aspects of combat, so there was nothing more for him to teach them.

They will have to walk the road ahead on their own.

An hour later, the entire Hell Pirates returned to their ship.

The One Piece flagship, with the Hell Pirates' flag flying from its mast, rose with its sails raised... accompanied by the trembling of Chain and the wailing of the ship's vents, sailing towards the horizon.

From the perspective of the coordinates of the sea area Impel Down.

It is located just behind Enies Lobby, in the Calm Belt.

In recent years, only Shiki has managed to escape from prison, and no one else has succeeded. This is due not only to the extremely strong defenses and the numerous traps inside the building, but also, most importantly, to the lack of wind and the fact that the surrounding seabed is teeming with Sea Kings creatures, making it extremely dangerous.

Sabaody Archipelago, Enies Lobby, and Impel Down form a triangle on a nautical chart.

Inside and outside the triangle, there are often terrifying ocean currents and whirlpools, which even World Government ships dare not easily venture into, and can only proceed along fixed routes. There are three such routes, but they are blocked by three enormous Gates of Justice. Only with the designation of the government can the 'gates' be opened.

The unique whirlpool-like sea area also formed an isolation zone, isolating Impel Down from the outside world.

It's worth mentioning that Amazon Lily is located in the same Calm Belt as Impel Down, just below Impel Down and not far away.

In short, it truly deserves the description of 'not even a fly can get in'.

But these are not problems at all for the Hell Pirates.

Oboro's ability is similar to that of Shiki; he can use a huge airflow to lift the Blood Pluton into the sky... Although this consumes a lot of energy, it is still easy as long as the distance is not too long.

A few days later, on a calm stretch of sea in the Calm Belt.

The Blood Pluton 'anchored' at its original location.

Everyone was relaxed on the boat, without any sense of tension.

Even though the surrounding sea surface is sometimes churning up huge waves, and strangely shaped Sea Kings burst out of the water with astonishing force.

But it doesn't seem to pose any threat to them.

It's strange that these Sea Kings didn't attack the ship.

In the Hell Pirates, apart from Dorans and Dom, who knew what was going on, the others were completely confused... because normally, Sea Kings wouldn't be 'this friendly'.

"Wow... so many! This number is amazing!"

Dressed casually in a t-shirt, Kaka stood at the bow of the boat, watching the 'school of fish' tearing at each other and creating waves like tsunamis, and couldn't help but gasp in surprise. Just then, a sea monster with the upper body of a bird, a rooster's comb and wings, and the lower Sea Kings of a fish leaped out of the water as if about to take flight, but ultimately crashed back into the sea, creating a surging wave. This scene deeply shocked him.

Even from a distance, the ripples and waves on the sea surface still caused the Blood Pluton to rock violently with the current.

A cool mist of water vapor fell from above everyone's heads.

Besides these colossal objects visible to the naked eye at sea, terrifying shadows swam past the hull of the Blood Pluton, which was in the seawater.

It's terrifying.

"You did this?"

Crocodile was also observing the Sea Kings' movements. Based on his experience, the Blood Pluton should already be doomed to sink.

In the Calm Belt, the Sea Kings inhabiting different sea areas varies.

If it were a relatively calm sea with fewer Sea Kings, it would be fine... at least there wouldn't be any danger for the time being. But clearly, the place they've arrived in is 'overrun' with Sea Kings.

He held a cigar in his mouth and looked at Long, who was lying under a parasol, enjoying the cool air.

"Sea Kings are living beings too, and as living beings, they can be good or bad. Some are more aggressive, while others are more peaceful... The ones we've encountered are probably the more peaceful Sea Kings," Oboro said in a perfunctory tone.

"..."

Crocodile's eyelids twitched.

Peace?

He turned his head and saw a Sea Kings with a tiger's head opening its massive jaws, baring its fangs, and lunging at another Sea Kings. The two enormous creatures then sank into the sea to continue their battle, stirring up waves.

In no time, the entire surrounding seawater was dyed red.

Besides Crocodile and his group, Rob Lucci was also deeply moved and found it unbelievable.

He also realized that... Oboro had used some means to avoid the crisis brought by the Sea Kings.

However, as long as Oboro doesn't say it or admit it himself, they can only suspect it.

Bulu Bulu.

At that moment, a noise broke the tranquility of the ship.

Everyone looked at the Den Den Den Mushi that Oboro had picked up.

"Hahaha... I'm almost there... When are you guys setting off?"

On the other end of the phone came Marshall D. Teach's signature laugh.

Upon hearing this, Long hung up immediately.

Then, he sat up from under the parasol and smiled slightly, "It's starting."

Although Impel Down is 'impregnable', as a Shichibukai, Boa Hancock requested to go there... Marshall D. Teach could naturally do the same.

However, Marshall D. Teach had planned this all along... He entered Impel Down because he received news of the riots, and everything seemed so 'natural'.

This means that... Luffy has already caused a huge disturbance in Impel Down.

Amazon Lily is relatively close to Impel Down, and with the Navy's special mobile warships... it didn't take long.

Then, Oboro urges the airflow.

The large, bright red ship, which had been resting on the sea, slowly rose into the air.

It sped away at an astonishing speed.