On the way back from visiting Zephyr, Kaito suddenly turned to Kalifa and said,
"Kalifa, get me a line to Impel Down. Tell them I have some business there."
"Yes, Boss."
Kalifa immediately took out a Den Den Mushi and, right in front of Kaito, dialed Impel Down.
With the usual gurgling sounds of the Den Den Mushi connecting, a somewhat arrogant voice came through.
"Moshi moshi, this is Impel Down. I'm Vice Warden Hannyabal. What's the matter?"
When Hannyabal said the word "Vice," his voice clearly dropped, as if he wasn't thrilled to mention it.
"I'm the secretary of Admiral Shikiryū. Is Warden Magellan available?"
"NANI!? Ad-Admiral Shikiryū!? Warden Magellan is… currently in the restroom. If there's something urgent, you can tell me, and I'll notify him immediately!"
"Mm. Admiral Shikiryū will be paying a visit to your facility soon. He asked me to notify you in advance."
"Understood! I'll head to the restroom right away to inform Warden Magellan!"
...
After the call ended, Kalifa turned to Kaito and asked,
"Boss, are we heading out now?"
"Yeah. I've got a little gift waiting for you down there."
"Is it a Devil Fruit?"
"Kalifa, could you not be so blunt?"
"Aren't honesty and directness exactly what I should have with you, Boss?"
"...Yeah, fair enough."
...
At the entrance to Impel Down—
All the prison guards and officers were gathered at the gate. The anticipation and tension were clear in their eyes.
Magellan stood between the two rows of assembled staff. Strictly speaking, this should've still been his bathroom break, but considering who was about to arrive, he'd forced himself to hold it.
Because today, none other than Admiral Shikiryū was coming!
Although Impel Down and the Navy operate as separate systems, and technically speaking, as the Warden, he didn't have to treat a Navy admiral with such deference...
But Admiral Shikiryū was different. He was someone capable of taking down two of the Four Emperors alone. A powerhouse of that level would be welcomed with respect no matter where he went.
And even more importantly—this powerhouse came from the Navy. That fact alone earned him awe and admiration. Many of the staff at Impel Down, officers included, regarded Kaito as an idol.
So when word got out that Kaito was coming, the entire prison erupted in excitement.
Magellan didn't even have to issue an order. Everyone came out of their own accord to greet him.
All eyes were fixed on the wide-open gates of the prison. Gradually, two silhouettes began to emerge.
Gulp. Some people couldn't help but swallow nervously, their eyes glued to the approaching figures.
Finally, Kaito and Kalifa appeared before the crowd.
Among them stood Sadi-chan, the chief guard, dressed in her signature pink leather outfit. Holding her flushed cheeks in both hands, she stared at the handsome man in the Navy coat and squealed with excitement,
"Oh~ That's Admiral Shikiryū! He's just as dreamy as in the photos!"
Standing next to her was Domino, the Head Jailer in a brown military uniform. Seeing Sadi get a little too carried away, she tugged gently on her sleeve.
Sadi turned to look at her.
Domino raised a finger to her lips, gesturing for her to quiet down.
Naturally, Sadi was not pleased. Her idol was right in front of her, and you want her to stay silent?
But rank is rank—Domino was one level above her, and authority speaks louder than excitement. Though frustrated, Sadi obediently shut her mouth. Still, her trembling body clearly betrayed her silent protest.
Domino gave a subtle sigh. With behavior like that, you're going to embarrass Impel Down... Who wouldn't want to see Admiral Shikiryū? She certainly did—but couldn't you try to act a bit more refined?
Once Sadi quieted down, Domino's eyes, hidden behind her sunglasses, shifted back to Kaito. If someone were to take off those sunglasses now, they'd see that her eyes were filled with only one image: Kaito.
That's right. The Head Jailer of Impel Down was also a die-hard fangirl of Kaito.
She had many reasons to idolize him. First of all, Domino was a total sucker for good looks—she'd fallen for Hancock's beauty in the anime, and Kaito's appearance hit all the right notes for her.
But more importantly, no pirate ever captured by Kaito had made it to Impel Down alive.
As someone who'd been Head Jailer for years, Domino loathed pirates—especially those powerful, heinous ones. They committed unspeakable crimes, yet were always delivered here intact.
And look at them now—living in the prison like it's a damn resort. No respect at all for the staff. Verbal abuse? That was practically their daily routine.
So when she heard about Kaito's track record, she was hooked. To her, Kaito was the perfect man.
Sure, Akainu and the other hardliners had the same "no-mercy" vibe she admired, but sadly… they all lost in the looks department.
Domino cast a quick glance at Kalifa beside Kaito and quietly huffed.
So that woman's his secretary, huh? Doesn't seem that special... If only I could be his secretary instead…
...
Unaware that two of Impel Down's resident beauties were secretly swooning over him, Kaito now stood in front of Magellan, smiling as he extended his hand.
"Warden Magellan. A pleasure to meet you. I'm Admiral Shikiryū from Marine Headquarters—but feel free to call me Kaito."
His warm and approachable tone gave everyone around a feeling like spring had arrived early. That's the power of idol filters.
To them, even if Kaito sneezed, it would still be cool.
Magellan quickly grasped Kaito's hand and replied,
"Nice to meet you, Kaito. What brings you to Impel Down today?"
"Heh, I'm just here to carry out a few executions."
"Nani!?"
Magellan's pupils contracted.
Isn't that overstepping? Executions aren't the Navy's job, are they?
Sensing his concern, Kaito quickly added,
"Don't worry. This has already been authorized by the World Government. After all, the ones I'm executing aren't just any random criminals."
Before arriving, Kaito had already contacted the Five Elders. As expected, when he told them his intent, they didn't even ask for a reason—they gave their approval immediately, just as Kaito predicted.
Hearing that the executions were sanctioned by the World Government, Magellan finally relaxed and nodded. Kaito's words not only gave the prison a diplomatic out, but also covered them in case any consequences arose later.
After all, if Kaito said the ones he was executing weren't just "some nobodies," then those inmates must be from at least Level Four or deeper.
With that in mind, Magellan asked,
"So… which level are you heading to?"
"Level Six. Eternal Hell."
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