One Piece: I will become stronger by checking in

"Why are you siding with them? Are you planning to betray us?" Magellan growled, his eyes locked on Shiryu.

"Hey, hey, hey! Magellan, don't be so dramatic. Betrayal? I've been wanting to leave this place for a long time!"

"These prisoners are nothing but trash, and you wouldn't even let me kill them! What's the point of staying here?"

"Then along comes Kai, offering me a deal. He'll let me out and let me indulge in my... hobbies. Why wouldn't I take it?"

Shiryu took a puff of his cigar, his tone calm and unbothered.

"Kai? A deal? Hobbies?" Magellan muttered, his gaze shifting to Kai. "Are you the Demon King Kai? Did you plan this prison break? Did you release all the Level 6 prisoners? What's this deal? What does it mean to indulge Shiryu's hobbies?"

A barrage of questions spilled from Magellan's mouth, his curiosity and frustration evident. But Kai wasn't about to waste time explaining.

He turned to Shiryu. "Do you want to handle him?"

Shiryu pondered for a moment, then smirked. "Why not? It's been a while since I've had a good fight."

He stepped forward, his eyes locked on Magellan. "Your methods are outdated, Magellan. Most of these prisoners are scum. What's wrong with killing them?"

"Let's see how much you've improved since we last fought."

With that, Shiryu lunged at Magellan, and the two clashed in a flurry of attacks.

Kai walked over to Luffy and the others, who were watching the fight with a mix of surprise and confusion.

"Kai, are these... the Level 6 prisoners?" Sanji asked, eyeing the group warily.

"That's right," Kai replied. "They agreed to help us cause chaos at Marineford in exchange for their freedom. More allies mean a better chance of rescuing Robin."

"Alright, let's get out of here," Kai said, turning to lead the way.

"You... none of you are leaving!" Magellan roared, breaking away from his fight with Shiryu. His body began to ooze a deep red venom, far more potent than the purple venom he'd used earlier.

"Venom Demon: Hell's Judgment!"

A massive skeleton giant made of red venom materialized, its corrosive droplets eating through the floor. The sheer size and power of the construct were overwhelming.

Magellan's voice echoed from within the venomous giant. "On my honor as the Warden of Impel Down, I will keep you all here!"

"Magellan, since when did you start daydreaming? Look at the numbers. Do you really think you can stop us all?" Crocodile sneered.

"If I don't have the strength, I'll make it!" Magellan bellowed, charging the venom giant toward Kai and the others.

"This is interesting. Just got out of prison, and already we're in a fight," Catarina Devon said with a sinister grin.

"Perfect timing. Let's see if I've still got it," Sanjuan Wolf added, cracking his knuckles.

The Level 6 prisoners stepped forward, their auras flaring as they prepared to attack.

"Boom!"

A barrage of powerful attacks slammed into Magellan's venom giant, forcing it to a halt. The combined strength of the prisoners was too much, and the giant shattered into pools of red venom.

Magellan was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth as he hit the ground hard.

Kai watched, clicking his tongue. "Impressive. These guys aren't pushovers."

Magellan struggled to his feet, blood dripping from his mouth. "Even if it costs me my life, I won't let you pass!"

Shiryu chuckled darkly. "Magellan, you're in no condition to stop us. Keep this up, and you'll die."

"A warden's duty is to protect this prison. I've long since stopped caring about my life. If you want to leave, you'll have to go through me!" Magellan roared.

Kai stepped forward, his expression calm but resolute. "I respect your dedication, Magellan. But you can't stop us, even if you sacrifice yourself."

"Since you're so determined, I'll give you a warrior's death."

Kai's form shifted, his demonic transformation taking hold. The air around him grew heavy as he summoned his staff.

He walked toward Magellan, each step deliberate. But just as he closed the distance, Kai's instincts flared. He raised his staff above his head just in time.

"Bang!!!"

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