Even a brief conversation with the man who now ruled this world had left a large patch of his back soaked in sweat.
Especially when he had to ask the man to release his son.
"Fortunately, everything went smoothly!"
Judge felt a weight lift from his shoulders.
But soon, he thought again about the other man's attitude toward Pluton.
"Testing Pluton's power?"
"I just wonder which island he'll choose!"
"Still, judging by the energy readings from the preliminary startup tests, destroying an island should be child's play."
Judge strode through the Headquarters Building, his mind constantly turning things over.
Soon, he passed through the Headquarters Building and headed to the Flying Battleship harbor under the guidance of a Marine junior officer.
After a brief exchange confirmed that Judge had Xia Le's permission, he was directed to board a ship bound for the Floating Prison.
The warship's captain was a young commander, easygoing in manner and very friendly.
"Since Floating Impel Down was built, you're its first guest, apart from all the pirates and evildoers."
The commander smiled.
"Really?"
Judge was rather surprised.
"From the first floor to the Ninth Floor, the higher the level, the worse the prisoners' crimes and the stronger they are."
"It's the exact opposite of Impel Down over at Marineford."
The commander spoke with a smile.
"I'm here to take Sanji away."
Judge's voice was grave.
"I know. The orders have already come down."
"Vinsmoke Sanji, the Straw Hat Pirates' third-in-command. His strength is nothing to scoff at. I never imagined he was your son."
"Like father, like son, indeed."
To Judge's surprise, the commander was actually praising him.
"His crimes aren't particularly serious. Mostly damaging public property, peeping on women bathing, disrupting headquarters operations, provoking Marines, and so on."
"But because of his strength, he