From what Lott knew of Akainu, he knew Akainu was definitely up to no good by taking Ace away this time.
In the original story, hadn't Akainu been behind Squard stabbing Whitebeard clean through the chest?
He was probably setting a trap for Whitebeard.
Lott stopped dwelling on it and said to Luffy and Jinbe, "Let's go. We'll leave Impel Down first."
But the way Lott entered and left cells at will and so easily undid Jinbe's chains stunned the surrounding prisoners.
They had given up all hope of escaping Impel Down, but now the flame of freedom burned in them again.
"Hey! Your name's Lott, right? Could you let me out too?"
"Lord Lott, let me out! I'll pick up the soap for you."
"Lott, you're my captain now! Hurry up and let me out."
"Lott, undo my shackles, and I'll introduce you to my little sister."
For a moment, all sorts of voices rang out around them again.
Lott frowned deeply. He hadn't wanted to bother with this scum.
But then he thought that letting them out could divert the Navy's attention and make it easier for him to act.
"Luffy, Jinbe, wait here a moment."
With that, he vanished from the spot.
Luffy and Jinbe exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.
Before long, Lott reappeared with a ring of keys in his hand.
He tossed the keys into one of the cells.
"Let yourselves out, you scum," he said.
"Quick, quick! Unlock my handcuffs first!"
"Oh! Lord Lott, you've given me a second life!"
"Lott, I, Ai Kun, will never forget your great kindness!"
Ignoring the commotion behind him, Lott led Luffy and Jinbe toward the passage between the fifth and sixth levels.
"Lott? Hahaha, just a wet-behind-the-ears brat." A tall, blond-haired man said this as he