Chapter 98: You Are Lucky Not to Be Born in My Era!
Southeast of Marineford.
A massive gate stood on the sea, like a divine creation.
The "Gates of Justice" connecting the three major strongholds of the World Government.
Behind this Gate of Justice... was an island located in the Calm Belt.
Or perhaps "island" wasn't the right word—what appeared on the sea surface was just the "top of a massive tower."
On the huge steel gate was a special symbol.
A yellow trident with wings on a black background, topped with a crown.
It was a place feared by all criminals in the world.
Impel Down, the Great Underwater Prison.
Built on the seabed of the Calm Belt, surrounded by numerous fleets, and guarded by countless jailers and powerhouses, it was the world's largest prison.
Impel Down, Level 4: Blazing Hell.
[Devil Fruit Analyzed: Ox-Ox Fruit, Model: Holstein LV1; Bear-Bear Fruit, Model: Koala LV1; Ox-Ox Fruit, Model: Rhinoceros LV1; Horse-Horse Fruit, Model: Zebra LV1]
The constant notifications from the Fruit Encyclopedia almost made Roy laugh out loud.
He and Vice Admiral Viroth were standing outside an office.
Before them stood several giant, beast-like monsters—the source of the fruits Roy had just analyzed.
Roy knew them well. The Jailer Beasts of Impel Down.
They were Awakened Zoan users who had lost their minds to their fruits.
In front of the Jailer Beasts stood three people.
"Vice Admiral Viroth, Vice Admiral Roy, welcome to my Impel Down... Oh, wait, it's not mine yet..."
The leader was a shirtless weirdo dressed like a pharaoh, holding a trident—Hannyabal. He covered his mouth halfway through his sentence, looking ridiculous.
"Oh~ No new prisoners? Sadi is so lonely~"
The woman with blonde hair, pink leather clothes, and a unique speech pattern was Sadi-chan, the Chief Guard.
"Apologies. Chief Warden Magellan is dealing with a... personal issue. He'll be here soon."
"Before that, please put these on."
The last one was a woman in a uniform and red glasses—Domino, the Vice Head Jailer. She seemed to be the only normal person there, handing gas masks to Roy and Viroth.
Viroth was used to this. He took the mask, signaled Roy to put his on, and briefly introduced the three.
Roy listened half-heartedly.
He knew them, of course.
But clearly, compared to them...
Roy cared more about the person he and Viroth were waiting for.
Click!
Soon, the office door opened.
"Phew..."
With a sigh of relief, a massive figure walked out.
He wore a black uniform, gloves, and had horns on his head. Combined with the bat wings on his back, he looked like a legendary demon. Dark purple poison gas accompanied his appearance, causing those around him to cover their mouths.
"Apologies for the wait," he said in a deep voice. "My stomach wasn't feeling well."
[Devil Fruit User 'Magellan' discovered]
[Confirmed Devil Fruit: 'Paramecia · Venom-Venom Fruit'. Analyzing and saving to Fruit Encyclopedia.]
[Fruit Ability: Can release devastating toxins from the entire body.]
[Effects by Level]
[LV3: Gain full fruit effect. Breath, bodily fluids, and body parts carry intense poison. Can manipulate poison shape. Breathing makes food toxic, causing chronic diarrhea, but grants immunity to almost all poisons.]
[LV4: Fruit Deep-Dive Development. Can create red venom ('Kinjite') with infectious properties and higher toxicity. Can create a 'Venom Demon'. Requires 3 Billion Berries for Permanent Unlock.]
[LV5: Fruit Awakening · Hell's Judgment. Assimilate the environment into a poison domain. Can create a small amount of black 'Death Poison', which directly attacks life force rather than nerves or cells. No antidote. Requires 11 Billion Berries for Permanent Unlock.]
[Analysis Progress: 0%]
Roy was very satisfied.
Yes—before him stood Magellan, the Warden of Impel Down.
A Poison Human who ate the Venom-Venom Fruit.
Roy knew this fruit was top-tier in terms of lethality against living beings.
Especially in the confined environment of Impel Down, it was practically invincible.
In the original story, Magellan almost single-handedly wiped out the Blackbeard Pirates.
Outside Impel Down, its effectiveness might drop, but it was still a powerful Paramecia.
"This must be Vice Admiral 'Black Judge' Roy?"
Magellan looked at Roy.
"That's me."
Roy nodded.
Confirming Roy's identity, Magellan got straight to the point. "I've received the notice. I will personally guide you on this tour."
Viroth's "handover" wasn't complicated. Since Roy would manage the Detention Unit and frequently visit Impel Down, this was just an orientation tour to introduce him to the management.
"Thank you, Warden Magellan."
Roy had no intention of offending him.
Viroth looked at Magellan curiously. "Where's Shiryu? In confinement again?"
"...Yes."
Magellan facepalmed, looking headache-stricken.
Shiryu of the Rain, the Head Jailer.
Bloodthirsty and cruel, he was often confined for slaughtering prisoners.
A few days ago, he killed over 30 prisoners under the pretext of "investigating rapid food depletion" and was locked up again.
They entered the main elevator.
"Which level would you like to start with?" Magellan asked.
"Level 6, of course."
Roy answered without hesitation. "Since it's a tour, let's start with the worst criminals!"
Magellan didn't refuse.
The elevator descended into the depths.
Ding!
The doors opened.
Before Roy lay a dark, silent prison.
"This is Impel Down Level 6: Eternal Hell."
"The world's most dangerous criminals are kept here."
Magellan introduced as they walked.
But then...
"Oh? Visitors? Look, it's the Marines!"
"Hahahaha! Magellan, leading the way like a lapdog?"
"A Marine Vice Admiral? Such a young brat? The Marines must be desperate. Back in my day, this would be a joke!"
"Look closely, isn't that old geezer Viroth next to him? Hey—old man, is that your son?"
Mocking laughter erupted from the cells of Level 6.
"..."
Magellan's face darkened. Purple poison began to seep from his body, ready to teach the loudest ones a lesson.
"Warden Magellan."
Roy raised a hand to stop him. "May I handle this personally?"
Magellan paused, then nodded. "You may, but do not kill them."
He had principles—only the Warden had the right to judge the prisoners.
"Of course."
Roy nodded.
He took a step forward.
Thud!
His footstep echoed heavily in the darkness.
"..."
The prisoners fell silent, looking at Roy.
"You're right. I am young."
Roy spoke softly.
"But that is exactly what you should be grateful for."
"Because it means... you were lucky not to be born in my era."
Silence filled Level 6.
Then...
"Hahahaha! Just a brat... talking big!"
"Who do you think you are? Garp? Zephyr?"
"Do you know my bounty? If I get out, I'll end an arrogant kid like you in one hit!"
"State your name, brat!"
The shouting grew louder.
But then...
VMMM!
Roy raised his hand and... clenched it gently.
BOOM!
Black Ryou and golden shockwaves erupted from his body, instantly engulfing the surroundings.
"Ugh..."
Splurt!
Screams rang out. The loudest prisoners spat blood instantly.
They were blasted against the walls by the shockwave, then slumped to the floor, unconscious.
Silence returned to Eternal Hell.
"What was that move? Is he an ability user?"
"Strong Haki..."
"No! Not just Haki... is that Ryou?"
"Mastering Ryou at that age? This guy..."
After a long pause, murmurs of disbelief arose from the cells.
The prisoners of Level 6 were legendary figures of the past. They had eyes.
They felt the intense Ryou and the pressure of a powerhouse in Roy's casual strike.
Even restrained by Seastone, their physiques were strong. Yet Roy knocked them out without full effort.
"This guy..."
The contempt vanished from their voices.
This was no arrogant rookie. This was a powerhouse.
Roy walked to the center of Level 6, scanning the surroundings.
Especially the few solitary cells.
Those held the most dangerous legends.
But...
"I am 'Black Judge' Roy Amos. Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, future Commander of the Detention Unit."
"I came today to say hello."
He stated his identity calmly. The prisoners' expressions changed again.
They knew what "Black Judge" meant—not just a Vice Admiral, but an Admiral Candidate!
"You are here because you are the losers of the previous era."
"..."
Ignoring their fearful or vicious gazes, he spoke softly.
"Since you are losers... keep your mouths shut."
Eternal Hell fell silent.
Even Magellan behind Roy was stunned, then looked approving.
That's right—legends, evil pirates... being here meant they were just "losers."
"This kid."
Viroth looked at Roy with surprise. "He really has grown since the Demonstration..."
The old Roy wouldn't have spoken so arrogantly.
"Youth..."
The old Vice Admiral sighed nostalgically.
But while Viroth and Magellan were impressed...
They didn't know...
[Devil Fruit User 'Douglas Bullet' discovered. Fruit: Paramecia · Clank-Clank Fruit (Gasha Gasha no Mi)]
[Devil Fruit User 'Byrnndi World' discovered. Fruit: Paramecia · More-More Fruit (Moa Moa no Mi)]
Standing in the center of Eternal Hell.
Listening to the notifications... Roy suppressed his embarrassment at his edgy speech and enjoyed the painful pleasure of harvest.
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