Blackbeard's figure slowly sank; the City of Devouring Time felt the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit and pounced excitedly. The homogeneous power gradually merged, and the power of the City of Devouring Time was greatly enhanced.
Hera felt the warmth spreading through her body. The absorption of the Dark-Dark Fruit and the Warp-Warp Fruit significantly increased her strength, especially the legendary Dark-Dark Fruit.
Energy continuously gathered in the spirit crystal within Hera's body, further strengthening her already impressive physique. Even the strength of the spirit dress on her body was further enhanced.
Of course, Hera didn't forget the main task. A 'Aquarius Bullet' hit Magellan, healing all of his injuries.
Magellan wanted to thank Hera, but suddenly felt as if something was missing. He tried to activate the power of the Doku Doku no Mi, but could not manifest it no matter what.
Hera said with righteous indignation, "This Blackbeard is truly wicked. Seeing that there was no hope of escape, he actually used his last strength to absorb your Doku Doku no Mi. He's simply not human."
Then, meeting the slightly disdainful gazes of Kuina, Ain, and the others, she pulled another devil fruit out of the City of Devouring Time: "This is a Logia Gas-Gas Fruit. I obtained it by chance, so I'll give it to you."
Hera, who had taken Magellan's Doku Doku no Mi ability, felt a bit embarrassed. She was essentially 'eating and taking,' so the Gas-Gas Fruit served as compensation.
"This is a Logia, and both gas and your original Doku Doku no Mi can produce poisonous gas, so it should suit you quite well. Besides, this way you won't have to squat on the toilet for 8 hours every day."
Hannybal watched the devil fruit, his eyes darting around. Now that such a major incident had occurred during Magellan's tenure, the higher-ups would definitely hold him accountable. His chance had come.
Seeing Magellan not making a move, Hannybal hurriedly said, "Give it to me! I'll keep this devil fruit for the Warden for now. I definitely never thought about waiting until I become the Warden to eat it myself."
Hearing Hannybal's words, several black lines appeared on Hera's face. She ignored him and handed the Gas-Gas Fruit to Magellan.
Magellan took the devil fruit, took a bite, and threw away the remains. Seeing this, Hannybal threw himself sorrowfully toward the fruit that Magellan had bitten.
"My devil fruit, my ambition!"
Hera remembered Hannybal's performance when facing the original prison break team. She admired Hannybal's pursuit of justice. After thinking for a moment, she took out another devil fruit.
"This is the Island-Island Fruit. After eating it, you can merge with an island. You should eat this one. Eating it should allow you to merge with Impel Down, which will also be of great help for the reconstruction work."
Hannybal, seeing Hera casually take out another devil fruit, happily accepted it. "Thank you, Vice Admiral Hera. Once I become the Warden, I will definitely repay your kindness today."
Hera waved her hand. "No need for repayment. I've already gained enough. Just make sure you can guard the gates of Impel Down."
Ace stopped moving after seeing Garp and Hera's arrival. He could clearly feel that many people present seemed indifferent, but their eyes were focused on him.
Especially Kuina, who had already donned her spirit dress and assembled the giant sword version of 'wado ichimonji'; he felt a hint of a threat from her sword.
Ace reached out both hands toward Reiju and chose to surrender. Reiju took out Sea Stone handcuffs and cuffed Ace.
Ace looked toward Hera and said with a trembling voice, "Hera, tell me, will Pops Whitebeard definitely die in this war?"
Hera sighed. She didn't know how to face Ace, so she only said:
"He is already old. Even the world's strongest man has a day when his curtain falls. Dying in a grand battle is at least much better than dying painfully from illness on a ship."
It wasn't that Garp didn't sense the escape of Jinbe and Sir Crocodile, but he was on good terms with the King of the Fishman Tribe, so he pretended not to know and let them both go.
When Jinbe escaped, he also found the only two survivors on the fourth floor, Buggy and Galdino. The two of them were shivering against a wall formed by the Wax-Wax Fruit.
After Sir Crocodile found his former subordinates, he picked them up as well and left Impel Down.
Sir Crocodile looked at the slightly embarrassed Galdino and said, "What are your plans next? Still follow me, or are you going to follow that clown?"
Without thinking, Galdino looked at Sir Crocodile: "Of course I'm following you, Boss. You don't know how much I missed you in Impel Down."
Sir Crocodile produced a cigar from somewhere and started smoking. "Very well, then follow me once again."
Jinbe controlled the sharks in the water to carry the group forward. After some time, they saw a large ship ahead.
Sir Crocodile turned into yellow sand and flew onto the ship with Galdino and Buggy. Before he could speak, Buggy spoke first: "This ship has been requisitioned by me, the Great Buggy! I don't want to cause unnecessary casualties, so you all should leave on a small boat."
Dragon, who was teaching Luffy on the ship, heard this and turned his head: "Oh, who is speaking so boldly?"
Buggy looked at the members of the Revolutionary Army surrounding them, especially Dragon and Luffy at the lead. His eyes bulged out in shock.
Sir Crocodile pulled Galdino to the side. "We aren't familiar with him. We're just here to hitch a ride. We'll leave as soon as we find land."
Luffy recognized them: "Ah, it's that Red-nose who studies cannonballs and the guy who can control sand. Did you guys escape too? Then what about Ace? What's the situation in Impel Down now?"
Jinbe, who boarded the ship afterward, first greeted Dragon: "Long time no see, Dragon. Are you here to join the war as well?"
Dragon nodded. As the leader of the Revolutionary Army, he naturally knew the former Shichibukai, 'First Son of the Sea' Jinbe. Back when he was still a Marine, he had met Jinbe a few times while following Garp.
Jinbe said, "Blackbeard attacked Impel Down. Hera and Garp went to provide reinforcements. Before we left, the criminals in Impel Down were basically wiped out. The Blackbeard Pirates should have been left there."
"Ace chose to stay behind for us; he probably won't be able to get out."
Dragon nodded. This situation was within his expectations. Although he didn't know what Hera wanted to do, judging by her actions, she didn't want to stop this war.
Instead, she seemed to hope the scale of this battle would grow larger and larger. Now, it wasn't just the Marines and the Whitebeard Pirates; the remnants of the Revolutionary Army and the Roger Pirates, and even Red Hair Shanks, were all in motion.
Dragon looked in the direction of the Argo and felt somewhat worried: "Hera, with so many forces converging on Marineford, what exactly is your purpose?"
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