I guarded Impel Down for a hundred years in the pirate world.

Figo's hanging-up phone bug.

He's very quick.

Then he shrugged at the two elderly people.

"He's getting anxious, he's getting anxious."

"Hahahahahaha..."

The cabin erupted in laughter instantly.

Chapter 52 Fame Passed Down 4.5 Levels

three days later.

"Big news!"

"One of the two superpowers of the New World, the Hell Pirates, has actually been wiped out by the Marine Headquarters!"

"what?!"

"Who did this?! I haven't even gone to take the head of the Man of Hell yet, and he's already been killed by someone else?! What a piece of trash!"

"Robert, drink less!"

"Heh heh heh, Impel Down Warden Gaston Figg? Never heard of that name before."

"Is another powerful figure whose name resounds throughout the sea about to emerge? The next one could be me!"

"I've heard of him. That guy is a tyrant in the prison. He loves to humiliate prisoners in all sorts of ways... Even the most notorious pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions wouldn't dare breathe in front of him!"

"Be careful, don't get caught. That so-called Deep Sea Prison is guarded by monsters like that. If you get caught, you'll probably..."

"Captain, your bounty is only one million, you shouldn't be..."

"Go to hell!"

Similar conversations echoed across the East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, South Blue, the Grand Line, and the New World. Some pirates took advantage of the fall of their king to start a frenzy, while others cautiously retreated to guard against the impact of the imbalance between the Navy and the pirates. Still others, oblivious to their own limitations, jumped around and ended up in prison.

For a time, the sea surged endlessly.

At the summit of these waves, Figo's name echoed endlessly, becoming the subject of constant discussion. Even Impel Down, the underwater prison, became widely known and regarded as a forbidden zone by pirates!

Not only pirates, but the entire Marine Headquarters branch now knows Figo's name.

Cheers and jubilation erupted. This was a major naval victory that hadn't been seen in decades. Figo was hailed as a hero by the marines and enjoyed unparalleled fame.

Those marines who had been in Impel Down had plenty to talk about. Some said they had personally eaten Sea Kings roasted by Figo, some said how kind and gentle Commander Figo was, and others said how skillfully he wielded his whip...

Caesar, Figo's former superior, was relentlessly questioned by his reveling officers and subordinates about everything related to Figo: Figo was Lieutenant General Doug's student, Figo and Mia were very close, Figo had once defeated General Raul, and the capture of the Man of Hell was neither sudden nor surprising...

Later, marines saw Admiral Raul practicing swordsmanship and strengthening his physique alone, which further confirmed the truth of Caesar's words.

After Mia returned to headquarters, she was surrounded by a group of marines crying about her youth. After learning what had happened, she had no choice but to scold the big-mouthed Caesar.

Meanwhile, at the center of the storm, Figo escorted a group of Revolutionary Army and Hell Pirates crew members back to Impel Down in a low-key manner.

Compared to the outside world, the guards at Impel Down didn't react much. It wasn't that they hadn't received the news, but rather... wasn't it only natural for the warden to do something like this? What was so surprising about it?

It's just a big pirate with a bounty of 9 million. The total bounty of the pirates the warden has beaten up is almost 6500 billion. It's nothing.

Hey, look at this guy, wearing sea stone handcuffs, blind in one eye, and he looks pretty fierce. Go take a shower! You're quite big, the pot can barely hold you!

The Hell Pirates' officers instantly blazed with fury, unleashing a barrage of insults. However, most of them were Devil Fruit users, and with their Seastone handcuffs on, even ordinary jailers could bully them.

The jailers seemed to be having a lot of fun; the prisoners were resisting much more fiercely than before.

Compared to these young, 'crazy' jailers, Kinki remained tense throughout, his expression several times more nervous than that of the great pirate Gerald, the first prisoner to be imprisoned in Impel Down.

Impel Down has only been established for less than 16 years, yet the legend of the Hellman has echoed across the seas for over 20 years. What kind of person is he? Didn't you see that even the Marshal personally escorted them?

What? The Marshal is here to be the Vice Warden of Impel Down? Hahaha, don't be ridiculous.

Although Radu was indeed transferred from Impel Down three days ago, it shouldn't be the Marshal, right...? Hahaha...

Forget it, so be it.

got used to.

……

……

[Prisoner: Sapphire]

[Rank: SSR3]

[Status: Detained]

Crime Index: 17

[Participation rate in the arrest: 100%]

[Benefit: Physical Strength +1020]

[Character Event 1 (Completed): Reunite Sapphire with her brother Jellal. Benefit: Armament Haki +1020]

[Character Event 2: Pending Activation]

[Core Event: Temporarily Unavailable]

In cases where good deeds cannot outweigh evil, Sapphire's crime index of 17 is not considered high.

Instigation is also a crime. She adopted more than 100 children and guided them towards the Revolutionary Army, which accounts for the majority of these crimes. The other small part is probably because she rescued many notorious pirates when she was freeing slaves.

After experiencing so much, Figo no longer regarded the 'absolutely fair' prison records as the sole standard for judging guilt. After all, even Teacher Doug had a crime index of 25 points. If Marshal O's family were locked up, they might even have a score of 60 or 70. Could Figo really say that these two old men were heinous criminals...?

Huh, why are they locking up Marshal Ao's family?

Thinking of this, Figo suddenly paused, looked down at the O family beside him who had changed into the deputy director's uniform, and began to make plans in his mind.

"Why are you suddenly looking at me instead of them?" The Ao family sensed 'malice'.

Figo smiled and said, "I can't bear to see such heartbreaking scenes; I'm afraid I'll cry."

Not far ahead, a brother and sister dressed as jailers were weeping bitterly... Gerald wept bitterly, and Sapphire sobbed softly; the atmosphere was very sorrowful.

So easily infected? They're still young after all. The old man glanced at Figo a few times, then surveyed the cave-like surroundings, and said, "Is this the kind of change you were talking about?"

The two are currently in what could be called Level 4.5 of Impel Down, a cave dug down from the deepest cell on Level 4.

The cave is quite large, about 2,000 square meters.

Gerald did it himself.

Figo had started having Gerald do this long after defeating and capturing Raul, as preparation for today's events.

“I will call this the learning and rehabilitation level of Impel Down.” Figo nodded and said, “Among the prisoners who are brought into Impel Down, there are some who deserve sympathy, or even those who have been wronged. I will let them enter this level during the day for expansion, provide them with plenty of food and water, and then let them return to their own cells at night.”

"I'll stop expanding this place once it's about a quarter the size of a normal one through six floors. Then I'll bring in all sorts of books so they can study what interests them here during the day."

“For example, Gerald?” O’Aul asked.

“For example, Gerald,” Figo nodded in affirmation. “The Sapphire will act as the manager and supervisor of this floor, turning it into a special place that is half prison and half freedom. Oh, and they will also have a corresponding sentence. Once their sentence is over, they can live on this floor forever.”

Gerald's sentence is 20 years, and almost eight years have already passed. Given his consistently good behavior, perhaps a two-year reduction could be considered.

The Ao family asked, "Who determines the sentence?"

"I'll come myself."

What happens after you leave?

“Old Jin is trustworthy, and even if I leave, Impel Down may not necessarily escape my control,” Figo said bluntly.

“After all, Sapphire is involved in the major event of killing a Celestial Dragon. Right now, Mendespen is holding back for the time being because of me, you, Doug, and others. What if they find out that she not only didn’t become a criminal, but also became a special administrator, and then demand that she be executed?”

"Like Gerald's time."

"It seems you've considered all aspects."

Ao shook his head and then asked, "What's the meaning of letting the prisoners read books?"

"They are still prisoners after all. Even if they come to this floor and enjoy better treatment, they may never be able to leave here for the rest of their lives. They always need to do something. Who knows, maybe one of them will have their talents awakened and make some contribution?"

Figo smiled, then said seriously, "Of course, I also want to gather ideas from all over the world and let prisoners from different places help me understand the world better."

What if, and I mean what if, a few years or decades from now, a meteorite suddenly falls from the sky and obliterates the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons? How can we prevent a world suddenly without a World Government from instantly plunging into war and destruction?

The Ao family stared wide-eyed: "..."

"Just in case, hey, just in case."

I said I was curious before, but now I'm wondering what might happen?!

I never believed your nonsense!

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PS: (I'll explain a point at the end of the chapter. I've seen some readers say that running to the Holy Land and punching someone makes you invincible. Note that this cheat ability only applies to capturing criminals; it doesn't apply to killing people. Capturing Celestial Dragons and killing Celestial Dragons are two completely different levels of difficulty. Figo doesn't currently have the ability to run to the Holy Land and capture Celestial Dragons one by one.)

Of course, please rest assured, I will definitely go when I have the ability. I won't make the kind of low-level mistake of stubbornly clinging to a hundred years and making everyone feel annoyed. Please believe that I, as an experienced author, can write a reasonable and logical plot development.

Chapter Fifty-Three: Devastating News

The sixth level of Impel Down was unusually noisy today.

Most of the great pirates imprisoned on the sixth floor have entered the New World. Who wouldn't recognize one of the legendary twins—Thermo Blues?

Even if you haven't seen it, you must have seen the bounty poster. If you happen to run into it one day, whether you run for your life or surrender, you'll be one step ahead.

How could such a notorious pirate be captured? How could his entire pirate crew be wiped out in one fell swoop?!

More importantly, judging from their earlier shouting and cursing as they were being escorted down, it was Gaston Figg, the warden of Impel Down, who arrested them.

This world is too fantastical. The demon chief disappeared for a week and then went to capture one of the two poles of the sea. If he goes out for another week, will the King of Gluttony become a fellow inmate?

It seems like there's no future in being a pirate.

Even as a prisoner, Hot Blues still retained his formidable presence, and no pirate dared to disturb him. However, those familiar with the Hell Pirates' officers were all loudly asking what had happened.

No one answered. The Hell Pirates' officers exuded a tense atmosphere as they observed their chains and surroundings. This was the route new prisoners always took; they pondered how to escape.

"It's no use. These chains are extremely hard. Even if you have a sword, only a renowned swordsman can cut them, let alone break them with brute force. Only Figo and the warden Kingche will come to the sixth level. They won't give us a chance." Someone advised them not to waste their energy.

The most incredulous of all was Gerdchak, the prisoner who had 'watched' Figo grow. Eight years ago, Figo had been seriously injured when he captured him. Later, in this sixth level, Figo had gone from a prisoner capable of fighting one-on-one to being able to take on ten people, growing stronger step by step. Now, he had even surpassed Thermo Bruce…

This rate of increase is unreasonable!