Monster Unleashed

Impel Down: With the start of the war, Lawrence truly began his actions.

"Warrior Magellan, something's wrong! All the surveillance equipment in Infinite Hell has lost connection; there's a high chance it's malfunctioning." The guard in the monitoring room was the first to notice the problem and immediately notified Warden Magellan.

The sudden news startled many of the prison guards.

They were already on high alert, but they didn't expect that at this crucial moment when the Paramount War began, problems would still arise, and these problems would directly involve the Infinite Hell, which imprisons the most dangerous criminals.

There were absolutely no warning signs beforehand.

Inside a portable toilet in the fourth level of the Scorching Hell.

The door suddenly flung open, releasing a stench, and Magellan stepped out.

"Seal off all entrances to Impel Down. Everyone prepare for battle. Inform Lawrence and let him see what's happening."

"I will never allow this to happen again under my watch."

Magellan was very determined.

The Impel Down years ago remains an indelible pain in his heart. A large number of prisoners escaped, and several of them created huge waves at sea, causing considerable losses to the navy.

He absolutely would not allow this to happen again, and he was currently the warden of Impel Down.

Having experienced this once before, Magellan was already familiar with such situations and had even prepared in advance how to deal with potentially escaped criminals.

As orders were relayed, the jailers from the first level of Impel Down to the fifth level underground were all prepared.

Some of the jailers had a strange glint in their eyes; they had already received word that they would soon be able to leave this place.

Meanwhile, in the Infinite Hell, prisoners stared in astonishment at a cell deep within.

"Thump! Thump!"

With a few muffled thuds and a tall shadow, Bullet stepped out of the cage, his shackles completely removed.

Outside the cage stood Lawrence, along with several of his companions.

At this moment, Lawrence and the others, dressed in prison guard uniforms, exuded an indescribable eeriness.

They were very familiar with Lawrence, after all, he had been the Chief Warden for so many years and frequently visited Infinite Hell.

These prisoners inevitably came into contact with Lawrence.

Although Lawrence frequently visited Bullet, they simply assumed it was a special favor Impel Down was giving Bullet.

They didn't know exactly what they were doing, because Bullet's cage was different from everyone else's.

But what did they see? They could hardly believe their eyes.

The Chief Warden, Lawrence, actually released Bullet.

"Is it finally time? What exactly is happening outside?"

Bullet was somewhat curious. Thanks to Lawrence's help, he was in good condition and would be able to return to his peak state after a short energy replenishment.

Lawrence hadn't talked to him much these past few days because of Kuzan's previous visit.

All that is known is that a prisoner was brought in and then quickly sent out again.

Because of Lawrence's presence, the sovereignty over the release of the island is now in the hands of the Night Pirates.

His release indicates that something must have happened at sea.

"Let's talk as we walk." Lawrence didn't deny it. The group walked with Bullet down the corridor of Infinite Hell, under the gaze of many prisoners.

"I've prepared everything. Let's leave immediately. There's no need to waste time. Someone will open the door on the first floor for us; they're already waiting there."

"As for Impel Down, leave it to them."

As he spoke, Lawrence looked to both sides, and with a flick of his wrist, a bunch of keys fell to the ground, immediately attracting the attention of most of the prisoners.

That is the hope of life, representing light and freedom.

"They'll also draw Impel Down's attention for us."

Lawrence had planned all of this long ago, and he left with Bullet and his companions in Impel Down as soon as possible.

As for Impel Down, let these prisoners from the Infinite Hell wreak havoc; whether they can escape depends on their own strength.

"Okay, let's go." Bullet couldn't wait any longer and wanted to show off his power.

Purple energy flowed around him—the power of the Combine-Combine Fruit —enveloping Bullet and Lawrence's bodies as they sank into the depths of Infinite Hell.

They continuously traversed the areas within the Infinite Hell where there was no Seastone.

Meanwhile, the prisoners in the Infinite Hell couldn't help but start to stir.

Bullet and his team were hesitant to act before, but now they have no such scruples.

Logically speaking, the key is far enough away from the cage that it's out of reach.

But they don't follow common sense. As long as you have the key, there are too many ways to get it. Anti-vibration, wind, and all sorts of man-made elements can make the key move.

Soon, with the help of the other prisoners, one of the prisoners obtained the key and regained his freedom.

Their current condition is poor, making escape impossible, even if some members, such as Impel Down Chief Warden Lawrence, may have betrayed them.

However, Magellan, a monster, still exists. His Venom-Venom Fruit powers give him absolute dominance within the confined space of Impel Down.

One person alone cannot escape, so it is necessary to unite all forces that can be united as much as possible.

With the key in hand and someone having escaped, things became much easier. Soon, all the prisoners in the Infinite Hell had escaped their cages.

But this doesn't mean they've gained freedom; it just means they've begun to have hope.

The Impel Down.

On the first level of Impel Down, the normally closed gates suddenly opened, which puzzled some of the jailers guarding the prison.

Inside the monitoring room, someone also noticed this situation.

"What happened?"

Suddenly, the two attacked, their fierce strikes catching everyone off guard.

In just a few seconds, several prison guards fell to the ground unwillingly. Their former colleagues had become complete strangers, their eyes filled with icy coldness.

Soon, the two skillfully shut down the surveillance system, destroyed all devices capable of communicating with headquarters, and completely severed Impel Down's connection with Marine Headquarters.

The same scene unfolded in the control room, opening the door to the first floor and the "Gate of Justice" leading to Marine Headquarters.

Among the prison guards, the four squad leaders from the Navy attacked simultaneously. Due to the surprise attack, they were stronger than the other guards.

Soon, the other guards were killed, and the four guards in the monitoring room and the control room arrived. They glanced at the fallen bodies, nodded to each other, and then waited quietly.

Before long, Lawrence had made an appointment with them, and only a few minutes had passed.

Soon, Lawrence, along with his two deputies, Colon and Cardoso, and Bullet, appeared and rose from underground.

Bullet glanced at the eight men. "Your Night Pirates have a long reach, haven't you?"

From this perspective, the Night Pirates have planted a total of eleven spies in Impel Down, including the Chief Warden Lawrence, and the others are not ordinary jailers, after all, they all come from the Marine Headquarters.

Lawrence didn't answer, walked out the door, and saw the sky outside.

"Let's go, Bullet. The warship is over there, and there's a supply ship over there. Help with the unloading. Try to get yourself into peak condition; there's another big battle coming up that will require your help."

"No, the war over there has already begun."

As Lawrence spoke, he noticed that Bullet still seemed a little confused. He glanced to the side, where a jailer took out several newspapers from his pocket.

Lawrence took it and handed it to Bullet, saying, "Wait a minute, you can see for yourself."

He represented the Night Pirates, so even when facing a monster like Bullet, he was not at a disadvantage and tried his best to put himself on an equal footing with Bullet.

Bullet didn't mind this. He also admired Lawrence, having spent many years with him.

As a member of the Night Pirates, his ability to become the Chief Warden speaks volumes about his capabilities.

After moving some supplies, Bullet used the power of the Combine-Combine Fruit to transform the warship into a flying machine.

As the aircraft took off, it quickly disappeared into the sea.

The chaos in Impel Down had only just begun. Magellan blocked the only passage from the fifth to the fourth level, leading a large number of jailers in a fierce battle against numerous ferocious pirates from the fifth and sixth levels.

"What happened to Lawrence? What did you do to him?"

How exactly did they escape?

Facing a large group of prisoners, Magellan, his body dripping with venom, surrounded the cramped space, blocking the entire exit, and relentlessly questioned them.

So many questions lingered in my mind. What exactly happened before?

Even now, he still hasn't realized Lawrence's problem. In his eyes, Lawrence is very trustworthy and excellent in every way.

If it weren't for the possibility that Lawrence might be somewhat lacking in ability, he would have considered letting Lawrence take over as warden of Impel Down.

"Don't you know? Magellan, that's the guy who let us out."

"They left together after releasing Bullet, and even left us the key. Otherwise, how do you think we got out?"

One of the prisoners, seeing this, laughed.

This made Magellan's face darken; the words seemed to explode in his ears, and he couldn't believe it.

Similarly, the other jailers didn't want to believe it either.

If not, where is Lawrence now?

Hearing the news of Bullet's departure made it even harder for him to control himself.

This monster actually escaped! Keep in mind that the World Government and the Navy spent an enormous amount of money to capture Bullet, and now he's managed to Bullet away.

Moreover, this is currently a crucial period in the war between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates.

Only then did he realize that the connection between his side and the monitoring room had been lost, and he could not make a call, indicating that there was a problem with the monitoring room.

This means there are problems inside Impel Down.

That must be true.

"Damn it! Who are you? Who sent you?" Magellan was furious and hated himself for not noticing Lawrence's condition.

This has led to the current situation.

Anger caused the venom within his body to continuously overflow, condense, and form venomous Poison Dragon.

Its terrifying toxicity can even corrode the ground.

Now, we must minimize the losses; these criminals absolutely cannot be allowed to escape.

"You're not leaving here!"

The poison gas was continuously released from his body, like a cloud of mist. Once you came into contact with it, your body would gradually lose its five senses. With just this one move, most of the prisoners lost their fighting ability and could not move. Most of the remaining people would also be affected.

It wasn't over yet. Magellan, consumed by rage, needed to vent and atone for his sins.

"Poison Dragon!" Under Magellan's control, the terrifying Poison Dragon attacked the numerous pirates.

"Everyone, attack together!" Seeing Magellan make his move, the prisoners used their own methods to fight back.

They knew how formidable Magellan was; without defeating Magellan, they had no way to escape.

However, no matter how many of them they were, how could they possibly be a match for Magellan? Moreover, their physical condition was not good.

There were no monsters among them capable of lifting the cauldron.

A dozen minutes later, one by one, the prisoners collapsed to the ground in agony, their bodies covered in venom, all rendered incapable of fighting.

The venom continues to claim their lives, and without an antidote, they will all die soon.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

"Please, give me the antidote!"

The pain of being invaded by venom is immense, but even more so is the fear of death.

However, Magellan ignored all of this. Since his last experience, his mindset had changed, and his strength had become even more terrifying over the years.

He also possesses the bloodline of the demon race and is naturally strong, but he ate the Venom-Venom Fruit, which prevented him from fully developing this potential.

Since that encounter, he has been determined to improve his strength, using Seastone to suppress his abilities in order to train himself.

Over the years, the abilities of the Venom-Venom Fruit have all been greatly enhanced.

His current strength is undoubtedly comparable to the Navy's top combat power, and the Venom-Venom Fruit can play a significant role in certain aspects.

"Chief, what is this?"

The jailer on the side looked puzzled.

"Ignore them; keeping them around is just asking for trouble. I will apologize to the World Government afterward."

"Next, I will atone for my sins and go to Marine Headquarters. You will stay and guard Impel Down."

Magellan knew that Lawrence and Bullet were likely to go to Marine Headquarters, and he felt he had to intervene.

He bears the blame for both of these major problems.

If he weren't there, and if these prisoners were still alive, something unexpected might happen, so it's better to go all the way and kill them all.

He must eliminate all potential threats.

Then go and help the navy win this war.

He knew that even if the Marine Headquarters made various assumptions and speculations, Bullet was a complete anomaly.

"Yes, Director." The Director was entirely considering the bigger picture.

Soon, the Extreme Cold Hell was filled with corpses covered in frost.

Magellan also began his ascent to the first level.

The monitoring room, the control room, the corpses in front of the gate, and the vanished warship filled him with even more rage; their overall appearance was truly terrifying, like a demon.

Soon, he boarded another warship and sped towards the Marine Headquarters.

Even Lawrence hadn't anticipated that Magellan was so powerful, so easily dealing with the prisoners on the fifth and sixth levels.

After all, Magellan rarely took action.

What they didn't know was that in the Extreme Cold Hell, several prisoners were still alive, and some had escaped the net; they hadn't participated in the battle at all and were hiding.

These were all intelligent people who avoided Magellan's attacks, including the former Shichibukai "Knight of the Sea" Jinbe.

They appeared after Magellan had left, and the remaining jailers were no match for them.

Having been forced to make way, they could only watch helplessly as the others stole a warship and left.

"Is that so? A war between the Navy and the old man with the Whitebeard."

Bullet learned about the current events through the newspapers.

"But what exactly does your Night Pirates want to do?"

"I don't know." Lawrence shook his head. He truly didn't know, and even if he had some guesses, he didn't reveal anything.

A flying machine and two warships simultaneously headed towards the Grand Line, forming a straight line.