Chapter 158: Akainu's Frustration

"Obey and live, defy and die!"

As Shiro's words echoed through the air, Magellan suddenly felt a deep tremor in his soul. It was an unsettling sensation for the Vice Warden of Impel Down — the strongest man in the prison, the infamous Magellan.

However, just as Magellan was prepared to go all out, risking everything to deliver his strongest attack to Shiro, he realized something shocking — his Observation Haki had suddenly failed! Before he could react, Shiro's figure had already appeared before him.

A powerful spiritual impact, almost solid in its intensity, crashed into Magellan, causing him to hesitate for a split second. But in that instant, the outcome was already decided.

Boom!

With a single punch, infused with Haki and the power of seven elements, Shiro sent the strongest man of Impel Down flying. Magellan spat out blood, gravely injured in an instant. As he was about to regain his footing, a ghostly figure passed through his body, filling him with a strong wave of negativity.

The combined damage from the physical blow and the mental assault rendered Magellan incapable of resisting any longer.

Boom!

Without surprise, Magellan's enormous body crashed heavily to the ground. Already unable to fight back, a sword was pressed against his neck — none other than the famed single-edged black blade Yoru, one of the twelve Supreme Grade Swords!

After Dracule Mihawk had subdued Magellan, Zoro quickly took out a pair of Seastone handcuffs he had obtained from a jailer and firmly cuffed the Vice Warden. Thus, the strongest man in the prison was not only defeated but also captured.

"Hahaha! Shiro, you owe me one for this! Remember, when we reach that Central Authority, you have to get me the most fun toy ever!" Ghost Princess Perona floated around Shiro, giggling and complaining all at once.

"No problem, I'll get you something for cosplay," Shiro responded absentmindedly, dismissing her as he walked towards Magellan.

"Cosplay? What...?" Perona looked puzzled, floating around Shiro with a confused expression. "This guy is so weird!"

At the same time, the man who had been defeated and restrained by the Seastone handcuffs finally accepted his loss. Magellan looked at Shiro with nothing but fear in his eyes. Only now did he realize that Shiro had never been overconfident or reckless. He had planned everything meticulously.

Although Magellan still couldn't understand how Shiro had remained unaffected by his poison, none of that mattered anymore. The only thing that mattered now was that he had been defeated, and quite miserably at that.

"I lost. But I will never join the Central Authority, and as the Vice Warden of Impel Down, I will never assist you in doing anything against the prison!"

"Shiro, give me a swift death!" Magellan's voice was calm as he requested a quick end, his eyes filled with resolution.

"You won't help me?" Shiro chuckled coldly.

"Even the strongest man in Impel Down has been defeated. What else can the prison do to stop me? As for you... don't worry, I won't kill you. Until you figure out the right choice, I'll lock you away in the prison created by the Central Authority. Congratulations, by the way, you'll be the first prisoner captured by the Central Authority."

Magellan's determination to not betray the World Government didn't faze Shiro. He knew the Vice Warden's loyalty to the World Government would be hard to break in a short period of time, so recruiting him was never part of the plan.

The fact that Magellan would be the first prisoner of the Central Authority held great significance. After all, within the prison system of the World Government, Magellan was undoubtedly the number one figure. His capture would not only shatter the morale of Impel Down but also humiliate the World Government and provoke them into rash actions.

Handing Magellan over to Zoro, Shiro and Hawk Eyes stood side by side as they walked toward the main gate of the deep-sea prison. At this moment, no one dared to stand in their way.

Boom!

With a casual slash, Hawk Eyes easily destroyed the main gate of Impel Down.

Meanwhile, within the first floor of the prison, Domino and Sadi-chan were thoroughly stunned by the scene unfolding before them.

"So strong!" they thought to themselves.

Shiro's strength was undeniable. They had watched with their own eyes as Magellan, a man who seemed nearly invincible within the walls of Impel Down, was effortlessly defeated by Shiro.

It was no exaggeration to say that in both the process and the result, Shiro had far surpassed Magellan. That was the most terrifying part. Magellan's strength was known to rival even that of an Admiral, and yet Shiro was clearly on another level.

And how old was Shiro? It was terrifying.

Aside from their shock, Domino's heart was filled with excitement. She couldn't help but blush at the thought of meeting Shiro soon. As for Sadi-chan, she had already given up on her hopes of hearing Shiro scream in pain.

In the New World, at Marine Headquarters...

"Sengoku, what do you mean? Who's the Fleet Admiral here, you or me?!" Akainu's voice was filled with frustration.

Given the defense capabilities of Impel Down, there was no way they could hold off Shiro. Magellan had underestimated him!

"Sakazuki, do you know who you're talking to?" Sengoku's voice was sharp, but after a moment of reflection, he softened his tone. After all, Akainu was the current Fleet Admiral.

"This is an order from the World Government! They must be preparing a major operation against Shiro and the Central Authority. They've commanded us to stand by and await further instructions. Don't worry too much, Sakazuki. The situation is complex, and I just hope the Navy doesn't weaken any further."

Sengoku gazed out towards the sea, toward Impel Down. He had a bad feeling about Shiro's true objective. After all, Impel Down was located near the Calm Belt, not far from Amazon Lily.

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