Then, Garp's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, each word gritted out through clenched teeth.
"Sengoku! Listen carefully! My grandson may be a pirate, but he's never harmed civilians! You know this—no need for me to say more!"
Garp was defending his grandson while pressuring Sengoku.
Before he finished speaking, another violent tremor came through the Den Den Mushi, accompanied by Garp's furious roars and Big Mom's wild laughter.
Clearly, Garp was locked in intense combat with Big Mom, even berating Sengoku over the Den Den Mushi mid-fight was proof that his anger had reached its peak.
Sengoku's temples throbbed, veins bulging on his forehead as he urgently said.
"Garp, calm down first!"
"I'll give you a full explanation! Right now, just tell me—what's the situation at Impel Down?"
Sengoku's voice carried a mix of anxiety and helplessness.
Well aware of Garp's temper, he could only try to pacify him and assess the prison's status first.
Garp's voice came in broken bursts, clearly struggling amid fierce combat, each word punctuated by heavy breaths.
"The situation's bad!"
"Big Mom had become a Three-Devil Fruit User—her power has skyrocketed!"
"Akainu can't hold her off alone! Even with Magellan and me teaming up with him, the three of us are barely keeping her contained! But this woman's gone mad—we can't fully stop her!"
Just then, an even louder explosion erupted from the Den Den Mushi, like a mountain collapsing, followed by Garp's pained cry.
"Dammit! I took another hit!"
Sengoku's heart raced, fine sweat beading on his forehead.
"Hold on! I'm sending reinforcements immediately! Nothing can go wrong at Impel Down!"
He knew all too well the prison's critical importance—they absolutely could not let Big Mom succeed there.
After hanging up, Sengoku immediately ordered.
"Notify Aokiji—have him reinforce Impel Down too! They must stop Big Mom, preferably capture her!"
Inside the office,The atmosphere remained suffocatingly tense.
Sengoku sat behind his desk with a trace of concern visible in his eyes.
This battle would be a severe test for the Marines, one that would determine the fate of Impel Down and even the structure of the entire world.
After speaking, Sengoku slammed his fist fiercely onto the table, instantly creating a fine crack on the surface, splinters of wood flying everywhere.
He gritted his teeth and growled in a low voice, "Ron! It's all because of that bastard! Look at the chaos he's stirred up across the seas!"
At that moment, An adjutant hurried in, his steps rushed, his face carrying a hint of hesitation and unease.
Standing before Sengoku, he slightly lowered his head and said softly.
"Fleet Admiral, Blackbeard is waiting outside. He claims he has a way to help resolve the current trouble."
Hearing this, Sengoku's brow furrowed even tighter, his eyes revealing caution and doubt.
"Blackbeard... This guy has big ambitions. Who knows what he's really after. But right now, there's no better option. Let's hear what he has to say."
"Yes!"
...
A moment later, Blackbeard swaggered into the office, his steps arrogant, his face wearing that trademark sly smile, his small eyes darting around, gleaming with greed.
As soon as he entered, he got straight to the point.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I can help you take down Big Mom, even help you wipe out one of the Yonko pirate crews! But I have one condition."
Sengoku looked at him coldly, his eyes showing a trace of disdain and vigilance, as if scrutinizing a dangerous prey.
He spoke in a chilly tone, "What condition?"
Blackbeard grinned, revealing a set of uneven teeth.
He licked his lips excitedly and said,
"Simple. The title of Seven Warlords—I want absolute freedom! And the right to keep everything I obtain for myself!"
Hearing this, a complex light flickered in Sengoku's eyes—anger, hesitation, and helplessness.
With the crisis at Impel Down looming and Big Mom's strength putting the Marines in a difficult position, he had to carefully consider Blackbeard's condition.
After a moment of silence, he said gravely, "I will consider your condition."
"But before that, you must prove your worth."
"Zehahahaha!"
Blackbeard laughed heartily, his arrogant laughter echoing through the office.
"Don't worry, Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"
He then spread open his palm, and a black orb slowly appeared, emitting an eerie aura as if it could devour everything.
His eyes held a hint of pride and provocation, as if he were demonstrating his power to Sengoku, proving he had the ability to handle the threat of Big Mom.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, I wonder if you've heard of the Dark-Dark Fruit..."
The atmosphere in the office instantly grew tense as Sengoku and Blackbeard locked eyes.
"Interesting. So you've obtained the Dark-Dark Fruit."
"..."
...
Impel Down.
The turmoil on the sixth level swept through the prison like a violent storm.
The chaotic shouts and fierce clashes of battle, like roars from the depths of hell, echoed in every corner of the prison, making the entire facility tremble.
Meanwhile, in the hidden space between the fifth and sixth levels—Level 5.5—the dim lights flickered uncertainly, as if they might go out at any moment.
The leader of the Kamabakka Kingdom, Emporio Ivankov, stood in a dimly lit room, holding a small Den Den Mushi, his eyes showing a mix of tension and anticipation.
The news from the Den Den Mushi brought an excited smile to his face instantly.
"The sixth level is in chaos! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!" Emporio Ivankov abruptly stood up, his body trembling slightly, his voice filled with barely contained excitement and exhilaration.
His gaze swept sharply across everyone in the room like a sharp sword, including Buggy, Mr. 3, Mr. 2, and others.
These people originally operated independently, had vastly different personalities, and even held grudges against each other.
But at this moment, the same light shone in their eyes—a longing for freedom.
Their goal was surprisingly unified: to escape this hellish prison and regain their freedom!
"Everyone, the time has come! This is our best chance to escape!"
Ivankov waved his hands, his tone full of persuasive power.
"Everyone, prepare for action! The largest prison break in history begins now!"
His voice ignited the fighting spirit in everyone's hearts.
Buggy scratched his head, a mix of confusion and excitement on his face as he said.
"Hey, hey, Iva, are you sure this will work? Don't let it be like last time, where we almost got wiped out by Magellan!"
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