Alarms blared throughout Impel Down. Neither the prisoners nor the guards knew what had happened.
Although Impel Down had an alarm system, it was mostly for show. Not a single prisoner sent to Impel Down had ever managed to escape.
Jailer Beasts patrolled within, while surveillance Den Den Mushi monitored nearly every corner without blind spots. Outside, Sea Kings living in the deep sea cut off all routes to the outside world. Its reputation as an impregnable fortress had not been earned for nothing.
Over time, even the guards had grown somewhat lax.
It was not until news of Golden Lion's escape spread that Impel Down's former "peace" was shattered.
"Report, Warden! The guards at Impel Down's exit have not found any trace of Golden Lion. The walls throughout Impel Down are intact, with no signs of damage.
"Based on the current situation, Golden Lion is still somewhere inside Impel Down."
Inside the warden's office, Magellan, then the prison's deputy warden, was reporting the situation.
"Damn it, how did he remove his Seastone shackles?"
"No, the shackles weren't removed. Golden Lion... cut off his own feet."
"Strengthen security on every level. Keep an eye on the other cells, especially Level Six! Don't give Golden Lion the chance to release any other criminals!"
Even after being imprisoned for two years, no one had forgotten Golden Lion's strength. If Golden Lion released the other serious criminals, then with that force gathered together, Impel Down truly would not be able to withstand it.
"Find him no matter what! It would be disastrous if someone that important escaped!"
"He has to still be inside Impel Down. Search carefully, and don't miss a single corner!"
As the guards searched meticulously, the prison warden also sent a request for aid to Marine Headquarters.
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