The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

Indeed, the Whitebeard Pirates did not engage in arson, murder, or looting, nor did they cause much disturbance to public order. They had always maintained a peaceful coexistence with the Navy.

The World Government, in particular, wants to maintain the balance between the three major powers.

The battle between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors, also involved the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

It's as if they're afraid the sea isn't chaotic enough!

No one could guess what the Navy and the World Government were thinking.

"Because the Navy captured a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, who is Whitebeard's son."

Bear continued to explain to everyone, "Some time ago, on Banaro Island, Marshall D. Teach, a former member of the Whitebeard Pirates, clashed with Portgas D. Ace, the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates."

"In the end, Blackbeard won and handed over Fire Fist Ace to the Marine Headquarters, making him the new Shichibukai who succeeded Crocodile."

"The Marine Headquarters decided to publicly execute Portgas D. Ace, but Whitebeard would definitely not stand idly by. Therefore, the Marine Headquarters has begun to mobilize all available forces, intending to engage in a desperate battle with the Whitebeard Pirates at Marine Headquarters..."

As Big Bear said this, he suddenly realized that the atmosphere at the scene was a bit off.

"What did you say?!!"

Whoosh! !

Two retractable rubber arms grabbed the bear's collar and brought Luffy's small body right in front of the bear's face.

"Ace, how is Ace?!"

At this moment, Luffy was no longer the carefree and playful man he usually was; instead, he looked shocked and anxious.

The bear looked down at the collar of his shirt, which was wrinkled from Luffy's tight grip.

"He is now imprisoned in the lowest level of the deep-sea prison, just waiting for the day of his execution."

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Seeing Luffy's nervous appearance, Kuma could roughly guess that there was some kind of relationship between Fire Fist Ace and Luffy.

He truthfully recounted Ace's current situation.

"How could this be? How could Ace be executed..."

Luffy, clutching Kuma's collar, muttered to himself, his eyes vacant.

"You get down first, Luffy~"

Sanji stepped forward and pulled Luffy, who was clinging to the bear, down.

"Calm down for a moment."

Sanji forcefully pulled him back, saying, "None of us want anything to happen to Ace. Let Kuma tell us about Ace's situation!"

Who is Ace?

Franky, who joined later, nudged Usopp's waist with his elbow, and Usopp also told Franky about Ace.

Brook had somehow joined in and was listening intently alongside Franky.

After Luffy was held down by Sanji, Kuma, sensing the current atmosphere within the Straw Hat Pirates, revealed everything he knew.

Including the battle on Banaro Island, Blackbeard became a Shichibukai, and he announced this to the other Shichibukai.

The navy has already amassed most of its forces, but it is still redeploying them to other branches along the Grand Line.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea who have already accepted the summons include Doflamingo, the "Sea Rogue" and "Hawkeye," as well as the newly appointed Seven Warlord, "Blackbeard" Teach.

Including Moria, whom he blasted to the World Government, and Moria himself, five Shichibukai have now explicitly stated their involvement in this battle.

And so on and so forth. All the information he came into contact with was shared with the Straw Hat Pirates.

After all, he was the son of his leader's brother, so Xiong treated his immature nephew like an uncle, helping him solve his problems.

During the recounting of all this, Kuma also learned that Luffy and Ace were brothers.

After Kuma finished explaining everything, Luffy gradually calmed down from his initial excitement and panic.

The dual-colored Haki, the insights gained from fighting Aokiji, and the subtle influence of Link have all contributed to Luffy's growth.

Although he still has a childish air about him, he is no longer the kind of person who would shout and rush into things without thinking, no longer driven by any instinct.

"So that's how it is. The attempt to defeat Blackbeard failed, and he ended up becoming the prey himself..."

After everyone listened, Zoro, who had been a bounty hunter, said with deep feeling.

When he was in this line of work, he had seen quite a few bounty hunters have their heads chopped off by pirates.

On this vast ocean, the roles of hunter and prey can be so easily reversed.

"Then, Kuma, how do we rescue Ace?!"

Luffy cut straight to the point, "Can we go to that deep-sea prison you mentioned and break Ace out?!"

"Prison break?!"

The other Straw Hat Pirates members couldn't help but glance at Luffy to make sure he wasn't just making things up.

Even so, the idea still seems absurd.

"I advise you to give up this idea."

The bear tried to dissuade him:

"Imperial Prison, the world's number one prison, is located in the Calm Belt of the Grand Line, and its security is extremely tight."

"Not only is it extremely gloomy and terrifying inside, but it also contains all sorts of strange magical beasts, powerful prison guards, and numerous video Den Den Mushi (snail communication devices) monitoring us?"

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264's actions are a planned act of recklessness, guarded by a powerful force! Do I even need to comment?!

"In addition, there are a large number of large sea kings in the sea outside the prison, and with the powerful people stationed there, Impel Down is known as the 'Iron Wall'."

"Although you previously captured Enies Lobby, which is one of the three major institutions under the World Government along with Impel Down, I can tell you clearly that Impel Down and Enies Lobby are not on the same level."

"Because it houses powerful prisoners from all over the world, the security forces there are far stronger than those on Enies Lobby!!"

"Especially after Fire Fist Ace was imprisoned here, the guards inside have become even stronger, so I strongly advise against you going there."

Xiong offered his advice very sincerely.

"We can't just stand by and watch Ace get executed like that..."

Luffy took out Ace's Vivre Card from his straw hat.

The strange piece of paper had been charred into a small piece, which showed how bad Ace's condition was at the moment.

"No matter what kind of impregnable defenses that deep-sea prison may have..."

Luffy put the Vivre Card back, his eyes filled with unwavering determination, and said, "I will definitely go there and rescue Ace!!"

Kuma looked at Luffy's face and confirmed that he was not joking and had really made up his mind.

Even though they already knew about the dangers they were talking about, they still recklessly went ahead and risked it.

Moreover, turning off the "750" key was a serious decision he made, not a rash one made on a whim.

It's like deliberately messing around, or rather, doing reckless things in a planned way?

"Is this a planned act of recklessness...?"

For some reason, Kuma saw the figure of a familiar guy in Luffy.

A guy carrying a water pipe on his back.

That guy was the same way, always claiming to act recklessly with a plan, always taking the lead, and putting himself in the most dangerous situation for his comrades.

"If you really want to go to Impel Down..."

Big Bear said slowly, "I suggest arriving within 24 hours of the execution."

"At that time, the garrison at Impel Down was at its weakest, because the Marines guarding Portgas D. Ace and the World Government's agents would all return to Marine Headquarters and Marineford."

"During the days of waiting for execution, Impel Down was surrounded by a force comparable to the Buster Call, consisting of ten warships and more than two vice admirals."

"It is said that Vice Admiral Garp, the hero who is also your grandfather, personally guards Fire Fist Ace inside Impel Down."

"At the same time, there are also agents from the World Government, the top CP CP, the CP PO, that is, the shield of the Celestial Dragons, who are said to have a strength no weaker than that of a Marine Admiral guarding there."

"Such a powerful force arrangement is all to prevent Whitebeard from storming Impel Down. The Navy intends to publicly execute Portgas D. Ace at Marine Headquarters."

Bear also told everything he knew about the layout of Impel Down.

As expected, before the official war broke out, the guards around Ace were exceptionally formidable.

After all, the navy doesn't want its much-publicized, high-profile battles to be seen as a joke or something to be made a fool of.

To prevent the Whitebeard Pirates or those with unusual abilities whom Ace knew from coming to Impel Down to rescue him, they set up a trap around him.

Not only are Navy warships and vice admirals stationed outside Impel Down, but Garp is also personally in charge inside. Furthermore, the World Government, not trusting Impel Down, has dispatched the Celestial Dragons' strongest shield, CPO.

The purpose was to force Whitebeard to engage in a direct confrontation with the Marines at Marine Headquarters in front of the entire world!

Of course, these forces guarding Impel Down cannot remain indefinitely.

As the date of the final battle and execution approaches, these forces will naturally return to where they belong.

For example, the lieutenant generals around Impel Down, as well as Garp, will return to receive plans and military deployments.

The Celestial Dragons' strongest shield, CP0, will also return to their masters to protect their safety.

However, all of this will be ready to go on the day of the final battle.

In other words, compared to the current impenetrable defenses, Impel Down's defenses will be at their weakest point on the day of Ace's execution.

How weak is it? About the same level of security as the original deep-sea prison.

Well, it can't be that weak.

Kuma wasn't very optimistic about Luffy and his crew's trip to Impel Down.

"Alright, it's decided then. We'll head there when the Deep Sea Impel Down's defenses are at their weakest!"

Luffy quickly decided on their next voyage destination.

After he finished speaking, he didn't forget to turn and look at his companions:

"Is everything alright, everyone?"

"Since you've already said that, what questions do we have?"

Zoro rubbed his chin, a smile playing on his lips.

"I also want to see the Deepsea Prison. What's so special about it compared to Enies Lobby?!"

Sanji finally threw out the cigarette he had finished smoking and exhaled the last puff of smoke:

"I wonder if there are any cute and pretty ladies in Impel Down who would like to eat the loving meal I make for them?"

"Looks like I'll have to learn about the climate conditions in the doldrums too."

Nami also shrugged helplessly.

"Go ahead with confidence, Luffy! We'll definitely support you!!"

Usopp and Chopper were there, loudly cheering for Luffy.

"Awoo! Since he's Luffy's older brother, then of course you, his younger brother, and we, his crew members, have to go and save him!!" Franky's arms formed a blue five-pointed star.

He was the one who felt it most deeply. Back in Enies Lobby, didn't his gang risk their lives to save him?

So in his view, Luffy going to Impel Down, one of the three major organizations, to rescue someone, especially his older brother, is absolutely perfectly reasonable!

"Hey Usopp and Chopper, what's with your legs shaking? That's not a proper way to lie down!"

"...Shut up, whose leg is shaking?!"

"That's right, that's right, we...we call it shaking with excitement!!"

While Usopp and Chopper were clearly weak and scared, they were still stubbornly arguing their way out of it~

"That's right, we'll be with you until the very end!!"

Robin gently touched her temple and smiled at Luffy.

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Brook smiled and twirled his cane. "If Mr. Luffy doesn't mind, I'd be happy to lend a hand, however small!"

"Everyone……"