Jabra was skilled in the Six Powers, moving swiftly like a leopard. Before he finished speaking, his attack was already in motion.
But while Jabra's ambush was quick to Akainu and Gion, his moves seemed slow. They didn't intervene because they saw Hailan's reaction.
Tina hadn't seen Jabra's attack clearly, but she had already anticipated what was happening, and the outcome, so her expression remained unchanged.
Only Spandine looked utterly baffled, his movements still caught in the act of chasing Jabra.
"A man with a braid!"
Hailan grabbed Jabra's long braided ponytail with a firm grip, causing Jabra to grimace in pain. The agony sapped some of Jabra's strength.
Hailan, now in control, yanked Jabra's braid like a rope tied to a sack, slamming him forcefully onto the ground.
Boom!
"What's going on?"
The bewildered CP9 leader still had no idea what had just happened.
If not for Jabra's extraordinary physical resilience, Hailan's yank alone could have left him bald.
"Oh, an Animal-type Devil Fruit user. No wonder you dared challenge me!"
Seeing Jabra's proper form, Hailan wasn't alarmed but rather delighted.
It would be too dull if an opponent who had piqued your fighting spirit were easily defeated.
As the strongest in CP9, Jabra quickly transformed into his Animal-type form, using his enhanced physical strength to avoid immediate defeat.
Animal type: Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Wolf.
Jabra not only possessed the ability to transform into a "werewolf" but was also as cunning as a wolf.
Everything that had just happened was a play he had orchestrated, even fooling his superior, Spandine.
However, he underestimated Hailan's reaction speed.
"Mastering the Six Powers, moving Iron Body, werewolf strength... not bad, you're worthy to be my opponent!"
Without giving Jabra a chance to explain, Hailan used Shave to flash to Jabra's side, launching a Rankyaku (Tempest Kick)!
A blue-green vacuum slash wave formed instantly. Jabra couldn't dodge in time and used Iron Body to take the hit.
The Six Powers are strange techniques.
Rankyaku can create vacuum slashes akin to a swordsman's sword energy, but its power is limited if you kick someone directly with it.
Similarly, a Moonwalk allows a person to step on air, creating a sound burst that propels them into the sky.
Hailan had once tried to integrate the Moonwalk technique into his kicks, thinking that supersonic kicks would be formidable even in this world, but he failed.
The principles of the Six Powers couldn't be explained scientifically and seemed to involve a mysterious power similar to Devil Fruits.
"Iron Body: Wolf Fang!"
Hailan dodged Jabra's claws.
"Iron Body: Fierce Wolf!"
Supporting himself on his hands, Jabra unleashed an enhanced spinning kick at Hailan. His legs struck Hailan like heavy hammers!
But Hailan's mastery of Iron Body was advanced. Despite the Devil Fruit's power boost, Jabra couldn't break Hailan's defense due to the vast gap in their strength.
"You..."
Jabra was startled, realizing Hailan had grabbed his leg.
"Iron Arm!"
Crunch. Jabra's delicate werewolf leg snapped like a twig under Hailan's punch.
Even though Jabra had mastered Moving Iron Body, having been trained by Zephyr, Hailan was more skilled.
"Seems like your Iron Body practice isn't enough. I suggest focusing on the basics before learning flashy moves."
Despite being a fierce werewolf, Jabra was thrown at Spandine's feet like a dead dog.
"An 800-year prodigy, right? Here's a suggestion: if he can't break one of this wolf's legs in the future, it's pointless to challenge me."
"You..."
Spandine stared at Hailan, his lips trembling with rage, unable to speak.
If Jabra had accepted Hailan's challenge from the start, there might have been a way to spin the situation.
But the fool had to resort to a supposedly clever trick.
If Jabra had won, even with Hailan being a former admiral's son, Spandine could have managed the aftermath.
But now, with Jabra's leg broken, it backfired spectacularly.
If Hailan were just a regular Marine, Spandine would have ways to deal with him.
But Hailan's identity complicated things, limiting Spandine's options.
"You... very well, I'll remember you!"
Leaving behind a harsh threat, Spandine had his men carry Jabra away in disgrace.
"Wasn't that a bit too much?"
Akainu, the ever-good-hearted, looked at the retreating figure of CP9's strongest, feeling a bit sad.
After all, they were all working for the World Government; there was no need to sour relationships.
"What's there to fear?"
Hailan was nonchalant: "I've got people backing me!"
The little spat quickly blew over.
Although Akainu sympathized with Jabra, he didn't dwell on it.
On the way to the Gate of Justice, Hailan noticed that his recognition points in the system had increased by a few dozen.
There were always Marines who disliked Cipher Pol, likely the soldiers on Gion's ship and those stationed at Enies Lobby.
Unlike familiar faces like Akainu, Gion, and Tina, Hailan knew these soldiers, whom he seldom met, were the primary source of his recognition points.
People are fickle.
The longer you spend time with someone, the more opinions you form about them.
These soldiers, with only a brief encounter with Hailan, would always hold their initial good impression of him.
Some might even embellish their memories, enhancing Hailan's image in their minds becoming a steady source of recognition points.
Much like how many Marines saw Garp and Zephyr as heroes and legends.
But those who knew them well saw Garp as a goofy old man and Zephyr as a workaholic.
"The current computing power is still lacking. The counterattack just now was almost muscle memory. I need to gather more recognition points."
As Hailan was pondering his next move, they arrived at Impel Down.
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The mysterious underwater prison called Impel Down is situated in the calm belt. Together with Marine Headquarters and Enies Lobby, it forms a triangular shape, with massive whirlpool currents flowing between it.
To successfully enter Impel Down, the massive gates known as the "Gates of Justice" must be opened to let the currents flow in. If the gates are closed, ships can only circle in the whirlpool, and ordinary pirate ships must detour.
The prisoners sent here are either famous pirates or high-ranking marines.
Impel Down has six levels, with stronger prisoners on deeper levels.
Pirates like Anderson, with a bounty of just over a hundred million berries, are usually held in the fifth level, the Freezing Hell.
When the warships of Akainu and Gion arrived, a peculiar man in a black coat came to greet them.
"Hello, I am Magellan, the Chief Warden of Impel Down."
The man named Magellan had two weapons on his head that looked like horns, and he carried bat-like wings on his back, making him resemble a demon from Western mythology.
Magellan was originally the Deputy Warden of Impel Down.
After the Golden Lion Shiki escaped from Impel Down, the former Chief Warden and Head Jailer resigned in disgrace, resulting in a sudden leadership overhaul in the prison.
Despite his fearsome appearance, Magellan was surprisingly kind and friendly: "May I ask, what level of prisoners have you brought this time, Vice Admirals?"
"I've brought the Anderson Pirates. Captain Anderson has a bounty of 130 million berries, and the rest are under a hundred million."
"I have similar prisoners."
After listening to Akainu and Gion's introductions, Magellan quickly made arrangements: "Alright, I will personally escort those with bounties over a hundred million to the Freezing Hell, and the others can be handled by Hannyabal and sent to the Blazing Hell (Level Four)."
"If there's nothing else, I need to get back to work and can't accompany you further."
Magellan is a Paramecia-type "Venom-Venom Fruit" user, which has severe side effects – frequent diarrhea.
The unfortunate Chief Warden spends nearly 10 hours a day in the bathroom. With eating and sleeping, his working hours are miniman, Impel Down has the position of Head Jai to assist the Chief Wardenler.
However, since the previous Head Jailer retired, the new Head Jailer, Shiryu of the Rain, turned out to be a bloodthirsty maniac who often killed prisoners without reason.
To ensure the safety of the prisoners, Magellan avoids delegating work to Shiryu unless necessary, as new prisoners might be killed before reaching their cells.
"It seems we are not needed here. Let's return to Headquarters."
Akainu, thick-skinned as ever, moved closer to Gion, acting as if the earlier incident had never happened.
His persistence and shamelessness in pursuing women were almost exemplary, but unfortunately, Gion had never intended to give Akainu a chance.
Efforts in the wrong place are futile.
"I want to take a tour of the prison."
Hailan didn't leave and instead expressed his desire.
Akainu was puzzled: "This place is filled with vicious criminals. What's there to see?"
Hailan justified himself: "If there is a place in this world that gathers the most ferocious pirates, it's not the Four Seas or the New World, but this underwater prison."
"It's rare to visit here. If I don't experience the presence of these dangerous criminals, how can I face the beasts outside the cages in the future?"
It did sound reasonable.
"Sounds logical, but..."
Akainu looked at Gion, unwilling to be separated from the lovely lady because of Hailan.
Gion ignored Akainu's gaze: "I think Hailan makes a good point."
Since Hailan was a child in the navy port, Gion, being Zephyr's student, often played with him.
Women naturally like children; to Hailan, Gion was like a big sister.
Although the relationships were a bit complicated...
Hailan called Gion his sister, and Gion called Vice Admiral Tsuru; her sister and Vice Admiral Tsuru were from the same era as Zephyr.
So, technically, his father became his big brother.
Fortunately, people don't focus much on family ranks and usually address each other by name.
Otherwise, it would be pretty hard for anyone to adapt.
In any case, Gion's words often supported Hailan.
"Tina, this is a rare opportunity. Go with Hailan and see the infamous pirates in the prison."
"Just be cautious, though. In the sixth level, Eternal Hell, there are many pirates with Conqueror's Haki. If you're not mentally prepared, don't go to the sixth level."
Conqueror's Haki–Hailan had only experienced it once.
It's a sign of the "King's potential," appearing in one in a million people.
Conqueror's Haki is a mental assault technique that can instantly knock out those with weak wills.
Five years ago, when the Flying Pirate Golden Lion Shiki stormed Marineford, Hailan personally felt the impact of Conqueror's Haki.
To be honest, it was an unpleasant experience.
Luckily, Hailan had been in the rear navy port at the time. If he had been near the battlefield, he might have been knocked unconscious.
Five years ago, after the capture of Pirate King Roger (who had turned himself in but was officially claimed to have been captured by Garp), Golden Lion couldn't accept that the navy had defeated his lifelong rival. Like a mad lion, he stormed Marineford alone.
That day, Golden Lion, wielding the famous swords Oto and Kogarashi, fought desperately against Admiral Sengoku and Hero Garp.
To Hailan, who came from Earth, this battle was like a clash of titans, giving him a clear understanding of the world's top combat power.
In addition to his unparalleled swordsmanship, Golden Lion was a Paramecia-type "Float-Float Fruit" user, capable of flying freely and controlling non-living objects at will.
Countless sword lights filled the sky, creating a scene of carnage.
Flying warships, terrifying tornadoes...
Golden Lion turned Marineford into a sea of corpses and blood.
But ultimately, he was defeated by the combined might of two top-tier warriors.
Golden Lion Shiki cut off his legs two years later and became the first person to escape from Impel Down, earning his place as a legend.
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