There were five days left until Ace's public execution.
In the Calm Belt, outside Impel Down—the impenetrable fortress built beneath the sea—a group of unwelcome visitors had arrived.
Far below Impel Down, in the dark depths of the sea, eight shadows slowly and quietly rose toward the surface.
"This fortress is supposedly a place no one has ever escaped alive. I can't wait to get in there."
On deck, Kid looked up at the structure surrounding the enormous Sea Kings, his expression growing more and more brazen.
Killer, wearing a helmet, came to his side. "Once we've finished this job, your reputation will rise even further, Kid—if we make it back alive."
"We're not going to die that easily, Killer."
Kid grinned coldly. "We still have to enter the New World and claim the Greatest Treasure. How could we die in a place like this?"
"Hehehe. I didn't know Captain Kid was interested in something like that."
A voice spoke up. Kid glanced to the side and saw a small yellow submarine approaching them.
It was coated in a bubble, too. Luo stood on deck, looking at Kid with interest.
"Then it seems our alliance won't last long. After all... I can't just hand over the Greatest Treasure."
At his words, the expression on Kid's face grew even more brazen.
Since setting out to sea, he'd never before encountered so many people who could pique his interest.
The Straw Hat Crew, and these Supernovas—none of them were ordinary.
Kid had a faint feeling that their paths would cross many more times in the future.
"Now we just have to wait for Captain Straw Hat and the others. I'll rise a little and scout the Navy's forces. I expect Impel Down to be surrounded by now." Luo headed into the cabin,