Damn it! Who was being willful?"
Since Dawn had been talking to Sengoku, Hancock had naturally chosen to endure in silence. The moment the call ended, she immediately flared up.
"Eh, don't mind it. Just be gentle with me." Dawn lazily shifted his head. "You still remember everything I told you before, right?"
"Of course, but what use is there in sending that guy to Impel Down?" Hancock asked in confusion.
"That's quite an important link in the chain." Dawn smiled.
Otherwise, how could he ensure the plan proceeded smoothly while also obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit?
As the fuse for the Summit War, once Blackbeard had served his purpose, it would be time to reap him.
And Impel Down was the most suitable opportunity!
Only a few days after Sengoku's call, Luffy was sent flying over by Kuma.
After a round of chaos, Luffy finally met Hancock and learned that Ace was about to be executed. That immediately made him unable to sit still; he wanted to save Ace.
"Since you punched a Celestial Dragon, I'll help you out for now."
Hancock raised her chin, wearing an arrogant expression. "The Marines will send someone to escort me to Marine Headquarters soon. I can request a trip to Impel Down, and I can smuggle you in then."
"Really?! Thank you so much!" Luffy said happily. "Then how am I supposed to sneak in?"
"You don't need to worry about that!" Hancock said impatiently. "I have my own way. Just stay put when the time comes!"
Afterward, she gave Luffy a huge pile of food and had him wait obediently for the warship's arrival.
For the next few days, Luffy lived a life of eating until he was full and then sleeping. Finally, after receiving a call from an unfamiliar Rear Admiral,