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When Redfield uttered those words, the surroundings fell into a deep silence.
Who is Patrick Redfield?
He is the "Aloof Red," a man who never accepted any crew members, never formed alliances, yet dared to challenge the Whitebeard Pirates and the Roger Pirates by himself!
In other words, he was the "Hundred Beasts" Kaido of his era!
However, unlike Kaido, he didn't have the ambition of starting the world's greatest war. Instead, he was more solitary and aloof.
The reason Golden Lion isn't included in this comparison is that, during that era, Golden Lion had the largest force under his command.
His power was so vast that even the Marine Headquarters dared not provoke him. It was so extensive that he even cornered the legendary Roger.
At that time, his force was undoubtedly the strongest on the Grand Line!
Just dealing with the small fry under his command would be exhausting enough to kill someone.
So he couldn't be compared on equal footing.
But even so, no one could deny Redfield's esteemed status on the seas.
And he was different from Kaido.
Kaido's "madness" relied on his tough and thick skin, enduring attacks and outlasting his opponents.
Redfield, on the other hand, relied on his special Observation Haki that allowed him to read minds from afar and scan memories up close. With his exceptional skill, he could predict his opponent's moves in battle, forcibly overwhelming any enemy.
One endures hits, while the other lands them; the difference in strength and admiration is obvious.
In short, if Redfo were to be thrown back onto the seas a few decades younger, the Yonko balance would undoubtedly be overturned!
Yet, such a legendary figure actually said he wanted to fight Rowen.
Why?
No one knew.
Except for Redfield himself.
He noticed that Rowen was different from the Marines he had encountered before, especially compared to Sengoku, Garp, Tsuru, and Kong, who were from his generation.
This was a schemer!
Although he couldn't read Rowen's mind from such a distance to uncover his true intentions, there was no doubt— that Rowen seemed more like a pirate wearing a Marine's skin!
A complete madman!
This likely sparked Redfield's excitement.
For Rowen, the bloodlust within him also surged violently.
But he knew now wasn't the time.
"There's a Devil Fruit called the Vampire Fruit, a Zoan Mythical Beast type that can restore youth by absorbing others' life force."
Rowen suppressed his restless desires and bared his teeth.
"There's also a metal called Pure Gold. Wearing it can slow down the passage of time to nearly zero, granting a form of immortality."
"Now isn't the right time, Mr. Redfield... But once I find these things and bring them back, I promise we'll have a proper fight!"
Fighting someone like Redfield, a formidable warrior from an era he missed, was a dream come true for Rowen. Letting him die in Impel Down would be a waste!
"No need!"
Red was initially stunned, then grinned savagely. "If I want those things, I'll take them myself! I'll be waiting here for you, Soryu, for the day you come to challenge me!"
Rowen responded with a cold smile.
"Who challenges whom remains to be seen!"
For a moment, the entire Level 6 began to tremble as if in an earthquake. Although Redfield couldn't break free from his restraints, his Haki was undoubtedly the strongest among everyone.
When the two immense Haki clashed, the resulting tremor caused massive undersea currents to surge around Impel Down, creating tsunami-like waves.
The tremor spread through the walls, triggering vast waves in the sea, and the Sea Kings living in the Calm Belt trembled as if sensing a predator's threat, retreating far from the area.
Outside the main gate, Magellan felt the overwhelming Haki even through the thick walls, and he smiled bitterly.
"Vice Admiral Soryu, calm down!"
Lightning could destroy the liquid form of his poison, and high temperatures could deactivate the toxins. If Rowen were to rage here, Magellan knew he couldn't stop him.
But fortunately, the Haki clash soon dissipated. Both had made their agreements in their hearts and understood that now wasn't the time to fight.
"So, what were we talking about just now?"
Rowen turned back and looked at Dragon, asking.
"You said you killed BIG MOM..."
"Oh right, BIG MOM!"
Rowen suddenly realized, then smiled and said, "I'm sure you can guess what the current situation in the New World is like... That's right! The Marines have taken over Totto Land and are planning to turn it into the G-11 branch."
"And from there, bit by bit, we'll expand our control over the entire New World, squeezing out the living space of Whitebeard and the others, and putting an end to this era... Tell me, Dragon, are you the type to take advantage of chaos for your own gain?"
"Will you reignite the flames of war for your ideals?"
"Or do you think your plans in the Four Seas and along the Red Line can shake the now-dominant Marines?"
Rowen was lying. In truth, the current era wasn't as optimistic as he made it sound.
Under some indescribable constraints, the era had once again pushed pirates to their peak, and the culprits were Shepherd and Orrick.
But...
In Level 6, no one had a say!
Until a new prisoner arrives, whatever I say goes.
So no one would doubt the truth of Rowen's words at this moment. His confidence allowed no room for contradiction...
In response, Dragon remained silent.
The Revolutionary Army hadn't spread its branches as he had expected after his capture. The unprecedented feat of the Marines destroying the BIG MOM Pirates made the world even more fearful of the consequences of resistance, causing people to hesitate.
The result was that the spread of the Revolutionary Army's ideals was greatly hindered, making it difficult to advance.
Even if the Marines' plans to expand into the New World were also hindered, would the Revolutionary Army be allowed to stir up more trouble?
If so, how would they be any different from the disruptive pirates?
"We could work together, Dragon."
Noticing the struggle in Dragon's eyes, Rowen secretly smiled and spoke slowly, like a wolf closing in on its prey, "You can leave a spark for the Revolutionary Army because I understand that you cannot tolerate the Celestial Dragons' cruelty and greed, and you don't trust us."
"But now, you've become the most unstable factor in your pursuit of peace."
"Do you know how many Revolutionary Army soldiers are lost because of this?"
"Why not let the government handle its own affairs? All you need to do is represent the people and express their stance."
"Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"
Seeing this, Redfield glanced at Rowen with disdain, snorted coldly, and turned away.
He took back his earlier words.
Rowen was indeed different from other Marines.
But he was still a Marine!
This strong sense of scheming reeked of the same tactics as Kong and Sengoku.
"Are you sure you can change the government?"
Dragon hesitated for a long time before looking up and asking.
"No, to be precise, we've already changed it."
Rowen grinned and said, "Let me reintroduce myself. I am Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Rowen, code name Soryu, Supreme Commander of the Aircraft Force, and also..."
"Supreme Commander of the Assassination Force!"
Dragon's heart skipped a beat.
And in the nearby cells, other pirates also trembled in shock.
The Marine Assassination Force, that legendary blade of the Marines, wasn't it disbanded due to slander by the wicked Celestial Dragons?
But now...
It's been reformed?!!
The first shock Rowen brought them paled in comparison to the second because the first was merely a difference in personal strength, an individual's ability.
The second required changing the minds of the upper echelons of the government, changing many, many things to make it possible!
Holding their breath, they stared at Rowen, and Dragon was left dumbfounded. "So... that's how it is?"
(End of the chapter)
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