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Chapter 99: Shinigami Ian! No Mercy in Eternal Hell!

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In an instant, the numerous cages in the deepest recesses of Impel Down's Level 6, the Eternal Hell, sprang open. One after another, bloodthirsty auras erupted from the prison's depths, like caged beasts unleashed upon the world.

A cacophony of footsteps, the dragging of chains against the stone floor, and the triumphant, boisterous laughter of the prisoners formed a cruel symphony.

Figures moved in the dim light of the deepest part of Level 6, a terrifying, murderous aura permeating the air. A suffocating, dangerous atmosphere descended, more oppressive than anything they had experienced before. Hearts pounded in chests.

"Gahahaha! Just as I predicted! After all these years in this godforsaken hellhole, I'm finally free!"

"My era is about to begin! Those who put me here, you better wash your necks and wait!"

The freed criminals, their minds filled with visions of freedom, imagined a future where the vast sea and boundless sky were their playground.

Released from their cages, the pirates' true natures were laid bare. They believed themselves beyond the reach of any authority, their bloodlust unrestrained. Some even turned on the very prisoner who had opened their cells, snapping his neck with brutal efficiency.

Those imprisoned in the deepest part of Level 6 were the worst of the worst, their bounties starting at 300-400 million berries.

The desperate pleas for freedom from just moments ago were forgotten. The promises they had made were now null and void. This was the true face of piracy.

Not a word that came from their mouths could be trusted. Broken promises were commonplace. Sharing a drink one moment, plunging a knife into your back the next, such betrayals were the norm.

Outlandish excuses and justifications filled the air. "My eighty-year-old mother and young children are waiting for me!"

Such ludicrous claims, not even a ghost would believe. The pirate who spoke of caring for his elderly mother had murdered her with his own hands. And children? He'd been imprisoned for decades. What children? The irony was thick enough to grow a forest on their heads.

Despite hearing the News of the Devil Marine Vice Admiral, they still underestimated Ian. He was just one man, while they numbered in the hundreds, even thousands, all hardened criminals from the deepest depths of Impel Down.

Even if that so-called Emperor of the Sea was causing havoc above, what could he do against such overwhelming numbers? Could he truly suppress them all simultaneously? Only a God could achieve such a feat. Unfortunately for them, there were no gods in this world, only kings and emperors.

"Ants, no matter how numerous, are still insignificant." Ian's cold, pale green eyes swept across the seething mass of criminals in Level 6, a chilling smile playing on his lips. His gaze finally settled on Doflamingo and the others.

Sensing the faint killing intent and oppressive aura emanating from him, the criminals' expressions faltered. Beads of sweat trickled down their foreheads as they froze, momentarily stunned.

"No, no, even if he defeated several Warlords and fought Mihawk to a draw, what of it? He's still just one man, and there are hundreds of us!" The gazes of hundreds of hardened criminals from the deepest depths of Impel Down converged on Ian.

Savage grins twisted their faces, but the fear was gone. Having tasted freedom, they weren't eager to relinquish it.

"The cages are open. Do you really think you can put us all back inside? Don't make me laugh!" The pirates roared with laughter.