As Rosen said.
Through the stories told by Zephyr and Borsalino, Sengoku had a general understanding of Rosen's current strength. He not only agreed to release Patrick Redfield, but also arranged it immediately.
…
Impel Down, Level 6.
As hundreds of prisoners were killed by Rosen and the Infinite Hell was almost cleared out, this level of the prison became more gloomy and darker than before.
Not only was it pitch black, but not even the slightest sound could be heard.
It was only filled with a murderous atmosphere and the strong smell of blood in every corner.
Snap.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from the entrance, breaking the dead silence.
At the same time, in the deepest part of Infinite Hell, Redfield and Bullet, who were imprisoned in two separate cells, opened their dozing eyes at the same time.
Their Observation Haki descended upon the entrance along with their sight.
"I thought it was Shiryu!"
"I didn't expect that you would be the one to come out in person this time."
"Magellan."
Redfield looked at Magellan, who was striding towards him like a devil.
"After all, it's Aloof Red."
"Although I don't agree with my department's decision, since it's an order from my superiors to release a dangerous person like you back into the sea, I have no choice but to come here myself."
"Don't cause me any trouble. I don't think you want to taste the poison that corrodes your heart."
Magellan stood at the cell door, his gaze fixed on Redfield through the bars:
"The same goes for you, Bullet."
He turned and glanced at Douglas Bullet, who seemed to be at peace.
Not only did Sengoku strictly forbid Zephyr from releasing these two prisoners, but even Shiryu, who had been accompanying Rosen before, did not have the keys to these two cells.
The key to imprisoning the Demon's Heir and Aloof Red has always been kept by the Director of Impel Down himself.
"There's no need to look at me like I'm a tiger."
"It's probably not time for me to show up yet."
"Isn't that right, Magellan?"
Bullet met Magellan's warning gaze and slowly grinned.
"This is a warning."
"It's also a reminder."
"It's my last bit of mercy towards you two heinous criminals."
After Magellan finished speaking, he no longer paid attention to Bullet, but stared straight at Redfield. Then a purple cloud spread out, carrying a terrifying poison and sweeping towards Redfield in the cell.
"Magellan!"
Facing the sweeping poisonous cloud, Redfield's face turned cold, and a powerful Haki burst out from his body, dispersing the purple poisonous cloud that was coming towards him.
Unlike his next-door neighbor Bullet, he doesn't have a Devil Fruit.
Therefore, the cells, shackles, fetters, and chains made of seastone can only lock Redfield's physical freedom, but cannot lock his strength.
Even though he had been imprisoned for many years, without fighting, and lacking nutrition, his physique and Haki were not as strong as in his prime, but it was still more than ten years before the start of the original story.
At this time, Aloof Red was not yet old, and still had extremely powerful combat power, far surpassing the level of an ordinary vice admiral.
"I advise you not to try to resist."
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku has issued an order. If I think you show any signs of losing control, I can kill you on the spot at any time without reporting to my superiors, Redfield."
Magellan was not surprised by what he saw.
It is because of the danger Redfield poses that he is personally escorted by the most powerful man in the prison.
"Snort!"
Redfield's expression kept changing, but in the end he put away his roaring Haki.
"The right attitude."
After seeing this scene, Magellan nodded with satisfaction, then released the poison again, turning it into a purple poisonous cloud that surrounded Redfield.
Without the Haki suppression, the poisonous cloud quickly entered Redfield's body through his breath and pores.
It is true that Haki can counter Devil Fruit abilities, but there is a prerequisite: it must be actively used.
If Haki is not used, even a monster like Redfield will be poisoned instantly by Magellan's poison like a normal person.
At most, because of their strong physique, they will be more resistant to poisons and can persist longer.
"Rosen."
"I'll make you understand."
"Letting Redfield return to the sea is the stupidest decision you've ever made in your life."
Faced with the erosion of the poison, Redfield found that his vision, smell, taste, hearing, and touch disappeared one after another, and finally his consciousness, but he did not panic at all.
Not only does he possess innate top-level Observation Haki, but he has also mastered the ability to Future vision through acquired training.
At this time, Magellan was standing at the door of the cell, not far away from him, so Redfield could naturally read the other person's inner thoughts and memories deep in his brain.
"As expected of a monster from the old times."
"Without using Haki, your body alone can withstand my fruit ability for this long."
"If I hadn't seen the battle in Rosen's Infinite Hell, I wouldn't dare release you even if it was Fleet Admiral Sengoku's order!"
Magellan used his Observation Haki to carefully sense Redfield's condition. After confirming that he was completely poisoned, unconscious, and in a deep coma, he felt at ease to open the cage.
If it were someone else, even the stronger Douglas Bullet next door, he wouldn't be so cautious.
After all, even the Demon's Heir would be subdued by a combination of seastone and punches.
Only Aloof Red was different.
For a man who stood at the top of the ocean solely by relying on his Haki, physical skills, or swordsmanship, seastone could only restrain his hands, feet, and freedom, but could not block his strength.
"Interesting."
"Finally, this day has come."
"This should be the last time we meet."
Douglas Bullet looked at Redfield, who was dragged out of the cell like a dead dog by Magellan and taken away, with a hint of amusement on his face.
Regardless of the outcome, there was only one result.
That was the moment when Redfield completely withdrew from the stage.
It wasn't that he was sure Aloof Red would lose, but because this was an inevitable result.
If Rosen won, Redfield would naturally be killed.
If Rosen lost, Redfield would be executed anyway.
After all, they had destroyed the future of the Navy with their own hands. How could Sengoku, Zephyr, and others let Redfield survive today?
…
Cold.
Shiver.
Redfield suddenly opened his eyes, and what came into view was no longer the dark and gloomy Impel Down Level 6, but a vast forest. What lingered in his nose was no longer the unbearable odor of the prison, but fresh air.
Even the scent of the sea was in the air.
"Am I back?"
"Hehehehe..."
"The smell of the sea, the taste of freedom… I'm back on the Grand Line again."
Redfield stood up and turned his head, his cold yet excited eyes looking at the figure standing not far away from him, the one he had just parted ways with in Infinite Hell not long ago:
"As a token of my gratitude for letting me return to the sea…"
"I will end your future with my own hands, Rosen."
He stared at Rosen, like a devil staring at its prey, with an evil and crazed smile on his face.
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