Shocked Magellan!

Just as Roya had made his vow.

Immediately afterward.

The long-absent system voice rang out as well.

[Ding! Swordsmanship had been deeply stimulated by the terrifying power of the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion. Feeling ashamed for holding the host back, its cultivation speed increased tenfold!]

[Ding! During the battle against one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, Armament Haki had been deeply stimulated by Kaido's terrifying strength. To avoid holding back the host's power, its cultivation speed increased tenfold!]

[Ding!]

[...]

A string of system notifications rang out.

Aside from Swordsmanship cultivation and Armament Haki cultivation receiving massive increases, every other cultivation category received a one- to threefold increase in cultivation speed.

Even Roya's Tenseigan received a onefold increase in cultivation speed.

"Not bad, System!"

"You really keep bringing me surprises!"

Roya could not help smiling as he lavishly praised the system.

Still, since all these cultivation categories had increased their cultivation speed, they could also further stimulate Roya's own desire to grow stronger.

At the same time, Roya sighed. "I have to say, one of the Four Emperors, Kaido's physique, is truly monstrous. If I could possess the same physique too..."

Before he had even finished speaking.

The system's voice rang out once more.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for comprehending the essence of battle against one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, and gaining profound insight. Physique Cultivation has awakened on its own, wishing only to contribute its strength to the host's path toward becoming the strongest in the world.]

[Physique Cultivation has activated fivefold automatic cultivation speed!]

Good heavens!

There really was Physique Cultivation!

Not only had it come running at the mere mention of it, it had even directly activated fivefold automatic cultivation speed?

"Heaven is truly helping me!" Roya shouted excitedly.

Immediately afterward.

Roya did not let joy cloud his judgment. Filled with fierce determination, he began cultivating like mad.

Impel Down.

Roya's warship arrived here once again.

This time, the prison guards at the gate were smarter. Upon seeing Roya's ship, they immediately went to report to Magellan.

After all, they had personally witnessed Roya capturing several great pirates and bringing them to Impel Down. Even their warden, Magellan, had to show Roya some respect. How could they dare neglect him?

Therefore.

By the time Roya's ship was about to dock, Magellan had already brought quite a few prison guards to greet him.

"Rear Admiral Roya, did you capture another great pirate? How do you manage to catch great pirates every single day?" Magellan came forward and asked.

Logically speaking.

News of Roya defeating one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, had already spread. However, information reached Impel Down somewhat slowly, and neither Roya nor Marine Headquarters had had time to notify them beforehand this time, so Magellan naturally had some doubts.

"Magellan, we meet again!"

"This time, I brought you a surprise!"

After meeting several times, Roya could now joke around with Magellan.

"A surprise? What kind of surprise? Don't tell me it's another great pirate worth over a billion?" Magellan asked doubtfully.

Magellan was not surprised by such a possibility. After all, Roya had even captured Jack the Drought, who had a bounty of one billion. If it were some great pirate worth over a billion, it would not be beyond Magellan's expectations.

"You'll know when you see it yourself."

Roya smiled. "Men, bring that guy down!"

Immediately afterward.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Heavy footsteps sounded from the warship. With each step, the warships docked in the harbor swayed, while waves of oppressive pressure spread outward.

A huge, pitch-black figure appeared before everyone.

This person seemed far from ordinary!

That was Magellan's first thought!

However, when the black figure's face was revealed before everyone's eyes, Magellan's understanding was completely overturned. His eyes widened and his mouth fell open as he cried out in terror, "One of the Four Emperors... Kaido!"

Rustle!

Hearing Magellan's terrified cry, countless prison guards were stunned.

"It really... really is one of the Four Emperors, Kaido..."

"No way, this Marine rear admiral actually captured one of the Four Emperors, Kaido?"

"Judging by Warden Magellan's expression, it must be true..."

"Just how powerful is this Marine rear admiral..."

"..."

No matter how slowly news traveled to Impel Down, no one could possibly be unaware of the world's four emperors of the sea.

Thus, after confirming that the captured man was one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, all the prison guards began discussing it among themselves.

"Well?"

"Surprised?"

Roya smiled as he looked at Magellan.

"Th-this guy... you captured him?" Magellan could scarcely believe his eyes.

Naturally, Roya did not deny it. He merely shrugged indifferently, tacitly admitting it.

At that moment.

Magellan was completely dumbfounded, his mind thrown into utter chaos.

"Roya! Just what kind of monster are you?" That was the only thought in Magellan's mind.

Wait!

Magellan carefully noticed the indelible wound on Kaido's body.

"Rear Admiral Roya! Did you cause Kaido's injury?" Magellan asked tentatively.

"Oh, you mean that wound? Yes. Is there a problem?" Roya said lightly.

Is there a problem?

That was practically an insult!

Magellan was utterly speechless!

One of the Four Emperors, Kaido, was known as the strongest creature on land, sea, and air. There were only a handful of people in the world capable of injuring him, let alone inflicting such a massive wound upon him.

This time, Magellan truly felt heartfelt admiration for Roya!

"Hahahahaha!"

"Roya! Boy!"

"Do you think locking me in Impel Down is the end of it? I'm telling you, we'll meet again soon!"

Kaido, bound tightly in all manner of restraints and shackled with Seastone cuffs, burst into wild laughter.

Perhaps Kaido was right. With his strength, Impel Down might not actually be able to hold him. Clearly, this guy had some kind of scheme.

But!

It had nothing to do with Roya!

So what if you had a scheme? What did it have to do with him? At worst, he would just beat Kaido up again the next time they met.

"Shut up!" Roya shot him a sharp glare.

Sure enough.

Kaido really did fall silent, though a sinister smile still played on his lips.

"Magellan, I'll leave this guy to you. I won't be going in with you this time. I'm a little tired and can't be bothered to make the trip. I want to get some rest." After speaking, Roya lazily turned and left.

Watching Roya's departing back, Magellan thought to himself, This time, the entire world is going to be turned upside down again!