"Long time no see, World. You look like hell."
As every prisoner in Infinite Hell was released, Shiki looked at Byrnndi World and laughed.
Of all the prisoners in Impel Down, Byrnndi World was undoubtedly the biggest name. The others couldn't compare.
They had finally escaped their cells and had a chance to get out alive, but they didn't dare act too boldly, especially in front of Golden Lion Shiki and World Destroyer Byrnndi World.
"Hmph! I'll remember this favor."
Byrnndi World snorted. Looking so wretched in front of a former comrade stung.
He had not been frozen. Over the years, he had learned what was happening at sea from newly arrived pirates.
After his capture, the Flying Pirates had defeated three top pirate crews—John's, Silver Axe's, and Five Peaks'—and risen to the top, standing in a league of their own.
Only the Roger Pirates could compare.
Later, Shiki had unleashed a bloody war, leading the great pirates of the New World into a head-on clash with the World Government.
That had made a far greater impact than anything World had done.
And now, World owed his escape from this cage to Golden Lion Shiki.
"No need, World. This was just a deal. Thank your officers. They never gave up on you after all these years, though they were a little foolish."
If they had come to the Flying Pirates to make a deal sooner, none of this would have taken so long.
After all, Shiki could invade Impel Down whenever he pleased.
Then the pirates would have had Byrnndi World's terrifying strength on their side during the bloody war.
They would also have had a secret weapon like Dyna Stone.
They might have achieved even more.
They had held enough bargaining chips but lacked the ability to rescue Byrnndi