"To think they've turned Impel Down into this state, and destroyed so many Navy warships..."
Kizaru stood on the Maritime First Level of Impel Down, surveying the chaos around him, his sunglasses obscuring his somewhat heavy gaze.
"How terrifying indeed~"
The moment he received Sengoku's urgent call via Den Den Mushi, Kizaru rushed from Marine Headquarters, utilizing the light trajectory formed by the Yata Mirror, making his way to Impel Down without delay.
"Ambiguous justice," no matter how "ambiguous," is still "justice."
If it were merely a minor issue like "beating a Celestial Dragon" or "attacking the Five Elders," Kizaru wouldn't have come rushing over with such urgency.
But Impel Down is different!
This is one of the three official institutions of the World Government, housing countless heinous criminals.
If the prisoners inside Impel Down were to escape, it would undoubtedly cause immense panic among the civilians at sea...
This is a sight Kizaru does not wish to see.
Thus, he hurried over at breakneck speed.
However, at this moment.
Standing on the Maritime First Level of Impel Down, the disarray around him unmistakably told him—
Despite possessing the fastest speed on the sea, it seemed he had arrived too late...
"Kizaru Admiral!"
At that moment, a group of Navy personnel, having noticed the "yellow flash," hurried over, saluting and promptly reporting the current situation.
"According to the latest information from the monitoring room, the enemy has already invaded the sixth level of Infinite Hell!"
"Infinite Hell..."
Kizaru's heart grew heavier.
Every criminal in Infinite Hell is not to be underestimated; they have all caused severe destruction to the sea in the past, each one a "super villain" posing a significant threat to the World Government.
At this moment, Kizaru inexplicably thought of Vongola Storm.
As an admiral of Marine Headquarters, he has the right to know Vongola Storm's true identity.
Thus, Kizaru is well aware that the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, White Dragon, has another identity as a Rear Admiral of the SWORD Unit!
'Why didn't Storm eliminate all the criminals in Infinite Hell back then...'
This radical thought, completely inconsistent with "ambiguous justice," flashed through Kizaru's mind.
Kizaru took strides towards the gates of Impel Down.
It wasn't that he didn't want to rush to Infinite Hell immediately; he simply wanted to grasp the latest intelligence as much as possible.
"What are the specific casualties?"
"No deaths reported."
"…Hmm?"
Kizaru paused, turning his head to scrutinize the battered Navy personnel, asking with a hint of curiosity.
"You should be the Navy stationed near Impel Down, responsible for guarding the prison, right?
"With the warships in that state, you... have no losses?"
Kizaru felt as if the soldier was joking with him.
The enemy had already breached Impel Down and entered Infinite Hell!
And you're saying the prison personnel here still have "zero casualties"?
The enemy isn't Vongola Storm!
"Uh... Golden Lion!"
The leading soldier gritted his teeth, fear evident on his face as he uttered that name.
"He took all the warships and left us behind... There are currently injured, but no fatalities.
"However, on the Impel Down side, Warden Magellan and Chief Warden Hannyabal have both been taken by that Golden Lion.
"These two have not appeared in Infinite Hell with Golden Lion, their fates are currently... unknown!"
It was indeed true...
Kizaru's sense of heaviness lifted somewhat.
The Navy personnel had not suffered losses; it was merely that a warden and chief warden from Impel Down were suspected to be dead...
"How terrifying indeed~"
Kizaru smirked slightly, leading the way into Impel Down.
"Isn't there still a Deputy Warden and Deputy Chief Warden in Impel Down?
"What about them? Are they also 'unknown'?"
"No, Deputy Warden Shiryu of the Rain was imprisoned in Infinite Hell some time ago due to work issues."
The soldier immediately reported.
"Deputy Chief Warden Domino, along with Warden Beasts Sadie and four others, also went to Infinite Hell."
"So they're all in Infinite Hell..."
Kizaru's figure gradually transformed into particles of light, instantly vanishing from the spot.
"I'm almost there..."
...
Time moved forward slightly.
Infinite Hell.
Patrick Redfield, aided by Golden Lion II's slash, broke free from his shackles.
"This feeling of freedom..."
Lone Red raised his dry, emaciated hands, instinctively spreading them to the sides, closing his eyes and sighing.
"It feels like it's been ages..."
Patrick Redfield could no longer remember how many years he had "lived" in Infinite Hell.
He only knew that time had severely eroded his body, and his physical capabilities could no longer compare to his peak.
This feeling of aging was both loathsome and terrifying.
"Kid."
Patrick Redfield opened his eyes, his gaze capable of seeing through people's hearts, coldly looking at Golden Lion II, who still stood outside the cell.
"Though I don't know where you got Shiki's sword and his Float-Float Fruit, I have no desire to investigate that matter.
"I owe you a favor.
"Now, step aside."
"Just as rumored, 'aloof,' huh, Red Count?"
Golden Lion II pointed the tip of Oto at Patrick Redfield, who remained inside the cell, a proud smile spreading across his face.
"However, I don't like owing favors, nor do I like being owed favors by others.
"Repay me what you owe me now!
"Tell me, does your innate Observation Haki allow you to hear my thoughts?"
Redfield's pupils slightly constricted as he sensed the intense fighting spirit emanating from this overly young brat in front of him, a smirk involuntarily appearing on his face.
In his prime, he was a pirate on par with Roger's Pirates and Whitebeard's Pirates.
Now, after so many years, a kid who appeared out of nowhere dared to provoke him like this.
Two lantern-like red lights ignited in Redfield's eyes as his exceptional Observation Haki unfolded, probing towards Golden Lion II.
However.
Before Redfield's Observation Haki could capture Golden Lion II's thoughts, an unprecedented sense of danger surged in his heart.
Don't listen! Don't listen! Don't listen!
Redfield's Observation Haki was frantically warning him.
It was as if his Observation Haki knew that as soon as it touched Golden Lion II, as soon as it read the other's inner thoughts,
the one affected first would definitely not be Golden Lion II, but Redfield himself.
Even this "influence" could cause fatal harm to Redfield!
If it were the young Red Count, he wouldn't have taken such a minor warning to heart; instead, he would have eagerly sought to read Golden Lion II's mind.
But now, Patrick Redfield, after years of imprisonment, had severely damaged his body and dulled his will.
At this moment, the Red Count was no longer the fearsome Lone Red of yesteryear.
He was merely an old man abandoned by time, lonely and destitute.
Redfield retracted his Observation Haki, the red light in his eyes fading away.
Such a detail, of course, was captured by Golden Lion II, who had been closely observing the changes in the Lone Red's expression.
"Hahaha..."
Golden Lion II burst into laughter, his laughter growing louder, eventually echoing throughout Infinite Hell.
"Red Count, that face filled with fear is truly ugly!"
Redfield could clearly feel the fear within him, but he would never allow a kid to mock him in front of his face.
His figure, like a ghost, directly "floated" out of the cell, appearing before Golden Lion II.
His speed was astonishing.
For an ordinary person here, it would be difficult to even see Redfield's shadow as he moved.
But for Golden Lion II,
"Slow! Too slow!"
Golden Lion II swung Oto, slashing at a seemingly empty space beside him.
Just as Oto's blade missed, Redfield happened to appear in that spot.
Oto's pristine blade sliced towards Redfield's neck.
This scene made it look as if Redfield was voluntarily offering his neck to Golden Lion II's sword.
The speed displayed by Golden Lion II startled Redfield.
Without hesitation, he summoned his power, his entire being once again vanishing like a shadow.
A soft "hiss" echoed in the air.
Oto's blade barely grazed the edge of Redfield's clothing, leaving a tear in the already tattered black-and-white striped prison uniform.
Golden Lion II did not stop after missing; he continued to pursue.
"If this is all you have, then die here! Red Count!"
Redfield had been imprisoned in Impel Down for many years, and his once formidable physique had undoubtedly declined significantly.
Golden Lion II did not use any other abilities, relying solely on his speed, which was as swift as lightning.
In this exchange, their speeds were surprisingly evenly matched.
Seeing this, Golden Lion II directly threw Oto and Kogarashi.
With his strength behind the throw, Oto and Kogarashi shot through the air like two white meteors streaking across the night sky, rapidly heading towards Redfield's position.
Redfield's eyes lit up with red light once more as he activated his Observation Haki, sensing the trajectories of Oto and Kogarashi.
Just as Oto and Kogarashi were about to strike Redfield,
the Red Count agilely twisted his body, using minimal effort to evade the attacks of the two Named Swords.
Oto and Kogarashi once again brushed past the edge of Redfield's clothing, flying behind him.
However, their assault did not end there.
These two Named Swords had long been imbued with the powers of the Float-Float Fruit by Golden Lion II.
With just a thought,
Oto and Kogarashi silently adjusted their angles in mid-air, stabbing towards the stationary Redfield from behind.
However.
It was as if Redfield had eyes in the back of his head; he executed another turn, dodging the dual sword attacks.
"Are you reading my thoughts?"
Golden Lion II extended his hands, Oto and Kogarashi obediently returning to his grasp.
He looked with interest at Redfield, who had easily evaded his attacks, suddenly dismissing his earlier assumption and muttering to himself.
"No, that's not it; you didn't have the courage to read my thoughts just now, so..."
Golden Lion II arrived at the correct conclusion.
"Red Count, your Observation Haki not only allows you to 'read hearts,' but also lets you 'see the future'!"
Seeing comments about the two Named Swords of Golden Lion Shiki.
Oto and Kogarashi.
The corresponding Japanese names are.
Sakura Ju and Kogarashi.
The official English names are.
Oto and Kogarashi.
Of course, "Kogarashi" is also acceptable.
Because the meanings are quite similar...
For example... taking Golden Lion Shiki as an example.
His nickname is "Flying Pirate."
The pirate crew is "Flying Pirates."
But everyone is accustomed to calling it—
Flying Sky Pirates, Flying Pirates.
As long as the translations are roughly similar, it's fine.