Chapter 5 - The Rescue
For Boa:
Magellan heard the noises of battle in Impel Down, which worried him a little. So he asked Hannyabal to go on alone with the pirate empress so that he could see that the underwater prison was all right.
So the Vice Director and Boa made their way to Level 6 and Magellan went back to Level 4.
At Luffy and Co.
Before they had a chance to see where the hole had ended up this time, the head of the Magellan Prison stood in front of them. "You have come a long way, but your path ends here on level 4 in the flaming hell," said the poisonous man.
Then Luffy jumped up very angry and shouted at him: "I don't know you, but nothing and nobody will stop me! I will save Ace!" and tried to attack the prison director with a gum-gum bazooka. But this easily evaded, attacked with a poison hydra and tried to coat the rubber boy and his colleagues with their deadly poison.
But exactly in this eye! ick the attack was fended off by a very tall man who was heavily made up and had purple hair. (Death Wink) Luffy and Co. were amazed where the man suddenly came from and turned to him.
"You are still living Emporio Ivankov," said the powerful prison director, somewhat astonished. “I thought you were dead, but I must have been wrong!” The obvious tranny turned to Luffy: “Straw hat boy, I heard from your daddy that you came here and I think it's very brave of you. That's why I want I'll help you save your brother! You can keep walking, I'll take care of Magellan and then come after you. "
With these words, Ivankov stood in the way of Magellan. Luffy made huge eyes at first when he heard that this man and his father apparently knew each other, but made up his mind to ask him about his papa later because time was of the essence.
The rubber man thanked for the help and made his way to level 5 with his friends when suddenly the caretaker beasts from level 4 stood in front of them. This time the cyborg Franky spoke up. "I would suggest we take care of these cuddly toys and Luffy makes his own way to level 6 to free Ace." "Agreed," said everyone except Luffy and Chopper.
The black-haired boy looked a little worried. "Can you really do it without me? I don't want anything to happen to you."
"My fur makes it much too warm for me here, I would like to go with Luffy ..." the little moose moaned. The orange-haired navigator replied: "Chopper, you'd better stay with us. Maybe we need your skills as a doctor. And Luffy, trust us, we'll manage the few monsters. Make your way to Ace, we should be on the plane soon on which he is being held. "" Well, if it has to be, sighed the little ship's doctor."Thank you guys. I am so glad that you came with me and supported me so much!", You captain said and ran on towards level 5. But suddenly a big hole opened in the floor again and opened it up Level 6.
Meanwhile with Sanji and Zorro:
Zorro managed to defeat the caretaker beasts of level 2 with the help of the blonde cook. "You are useful after all, you dartboard eyebrow", the swordsman grinned nastily. Sanji stifled a counter-comment with great effort and only said: "We should hurry up and keep going so that we can catch up with the others. I'm worried about Nami and Robin." couple of lap dogs ... ", answered Zorro.
So both made their way to level 3. When they got there, both noticed the great heat that was emitted from level 4. "I could easily fry fried eggs here," said Sanji. "You're right here it's damn hot, I hope my swords won't melt," the green-haired agreed.
When they had almost reached the next level without any problems, they suddenly ran into the Minotaur, the caretaker beast, and attacked them with lightning speed with his club. Sanji and Zorro evaded as best they could "The beast already looks stronger than the others before and is also a lot faster," said the swordsman happily. "For once you're right Mooskopf", the blonde cook agreed with a grin. "Let's get rid of this monster quickly and then go to the others, maybe they need our help". With targeted kicks, Sanji directed the Minotaur to his comrade, who tried to cut up the monster with his swords. Due to his speed, the caretaker beast avoided them again and again - but with a lot of patience the two finally managed to win. As fast as they could, they made their way to their friends.
Impel Down level 6
Whitebeard's commander of the 2nd Division sat tied to the walls of Impel Downs by chains. He was talking to Jim at a samurai of the seven seas who was also a prisoner.
Both were badly battered, yet they stood on their feet and talked about old times. The samurai told him how Whitebeard declared the Fishman Island to be his sphere of influence, and from then on nobody attacked it.
Their conversation was ever interrupted when the ceiling collapsed in part and a human-like balloon sailed down.
The Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates landed gently on the floor of level 6 and looked around. He didn't need as long as usual to orient himself - because he knew who he was looking for his brother. In a corner of the room, Luffy spotted the most important person in the world for him and ran towards him. "Ace!" he shouted. The bleeding young man lifted his head slightly and his eyes met those of the black-haired boy."Luffy!" he cried out and wanted to rub his eyes, but noticed that this would be a bit difficult with his bonds. Instead he asked Jimbei: “Do you see the same guy standing there as me?” As best he could, the fish man turned slowly in the direction Ace pointed out. Yes! "He replied." I see the same straw hat as you. "
"So I'm not hallucinating!" Ace muttered - while Luffy stormed towards him and tampered with his bonds. Unfortunately he forgot to use the key that Nami had stolen and given him. This made it unnecessarily difficult for himself.
He moaned and tugged until Ace finally said: "Well, leave his brother - you can't open them without a key. Then the rubber boy fell like scales from his eyes, he pulled the key out and held it in front of Ace's eyes." Luffy asked casually.
"Yes, that's exactly what he means, straw hat boy." Jimbei joined in the lame conversation. "Ah for that is the key Nami gave me," said the straw hat captain. Ace sighed; “That’s typically you again, little brother.” Luffy didn’t notice Ace’s words because he was now using the keys on the lock to get out of his brother’s chains until he finally got them open. Ace was very happy that he could finally move freely and hugged his brother lovingly. "I thank you Luffy for taking so many dangers to yourself just to get me out of here" thanked the fire man and a few tears of joy rolled down his cheeks.
As he did so, he looked over at Jimbei.
"Luffy that fish person over there is a friend of mine. Do you think you can take his chains off too?" Asked the Logia user. "I can try to see if the key fits him too," said the rubber man while he was already trying to loosen Jimbei's shackles - which also opened after a while. "Thank you very much," said the former samurai of the seas. "If Ace likes you, I'll be happy to do it," the boy grinned. "Now we just have to get the door of this cell open and then escape upstairs to the exit," summarized the fish man. "Nothing easier than that. Apparently I have a magic key with which I can open everything here," Luffy marveled as he opened the cell door with a creak. "Great, you probably got the master key from your navigator," said his big brother happily.

"Let's get out of here as soon as possible," said Jimbei. "Before they find out we're gone."

"Then I have to give my crew a meeting point because they are all scattered here in Impel Down.
"In Magellan's office on Level 4, as far as I know, there is a telescope that can be used to pass information through loudspeakers," said the former samurai. "Then let's go there," replied the good-humored rubber man."But what's the fastest way to get there? I'm not in the mood for unnecessary fights," Ace clarified. "I think there is an elevator here somewhere," said Luffy. "And I also know exactly where it is, I'll show you the way," offered Jimbei and walked ahead. Luffy and Ace followed.