Poisoned (3)
"Okay, thank you very much then," Fanxin said.
"Yes, but I should make it clear beforehand that while I can heal him, if he doesn't make it through, he'll likely die anyway," Ambrio Ivankov nodded and said.
"Oh, is there still a great risk?" Fanxin asked, her brows furrowing slightly.
"Yes, my ability is hormones. I can control, and even change, any hormone in the human body. My solution is to inject hormones into the Straw Hat Boy's body to stimulate his physical potential and allow him to slowly heal himself. Once his healing ability is activated, he will be able to detoxify," Emporio Ivankov explained.
"I see. Then what is the price?" Fanxin asked.
The Straw Hat Boy was on the verge of death, and he's incredibly lucky to have survived. However, Fanxin understands the trade-offs involved. For the Straw Hat Boy to live, he had to pay a price; only then could he survive. Because he had been poisoned by Magellan's deadly poison!
He couldn't have escaped death without paying a heavy price.
"Ten years of lifespan," said Emporio Ivankov.
"Ten years of lifespan? That's terrifying!" Fanxin frowned slightly upon hearing this and said.
He doesn't care about lifespan because he has a very long lifespan; he wouldn't be afraid of losing decades or even centuries. But the Straw Hat Boy is just a human; he lost ten years of his lifespan, and that's something he can never get back!
"There's nothing we can do; it's unavoidable. The poisons have already seeped into his body. Even if I unleash his full potential, his body will have suffered immense damage. Furthermore, the treatment process is fraught with danger, as his body is constantly undergoing a cycle of destruction and regeneration—this damage is irreversible," said Ambrio Ivankov. "The decision is yours!"
Upon hearing this, Fanxin immediately went to the Straw Hat Boy, patted his face, and when the boy opened his eyes, he said, "You heard what we just said, right? Make your own decision!"
Life is the Straw Hat Boy's destiny; he can't decide it. Therefore, he hopes the Straw Hat Boy can make the right choice.
"I heard you. Go ahead and do it, Little Iva." Straw Hat Luffy nodded and said.
"Little Iva?" Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. Emporio Ivankov was clearly a big man, so what Little Iva was he talking about?
However, after a short while, everyone stopped dwelling on the issue. The situation was far from optimistic, and they simply weren't in the mood for it.
"Alright, this is your choice. If you don't make it, you'll die. If you do make it, you'll lose ten years of your life. Do you understand?" Ambrio Ivankov said.
Straw Hat Luffy nodded, indicating that he understood.
"That's good." Nodding, Emporio Ivankov didn't hesitate any longer. He immediately ordered everyone to bring large iron chains to lock up the Straw Hat Boy and lock him in a cave. Then, he used his ability to inject a large amount of hormones into the Straw Hat Boy's body. After that, he left the cave.
"Now, we can only wait for the results," said Ambrio Ivankov. "Whether he survives depends entirely on his will. If his willpower is weak, he will die during the treatment. If he endures it, then he can live."
His ability only activates the Straw Hat Boy's healing abilities; the key lies in the Straw Hat Boy's willpower. If his willpower is weak, then his ability won't be of much use.
However, if the Straw Hat Boy has a very strong will, then his abilities can be maximized.
"Thank you," Fanxin said.
"No, I only used my ability a little bit, nothing else. I like to tease people with my abilities all the time," Ambrio Ivankov said with a smile.
"Anyway, I still want to thank you. Oh, by the way, are you going out this time? I've found a way to leave here safely. I can take you out," Fanxin said with a smile.
He already knew where the passage was; once he passed through it, he could safely leave the giant goldfish and go into the sea. No one could stop him from leaving.
"We don't want to go out yet; our leader hasn't given us any orders," said Ambrio Ivankov.
They were in the Impel Down, and they had a mission. They couldn't act recklessly without orders.
"Hehe, I advise you to leave with us now. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to leave later," Fanxin said immediately upon hearing this.
"Oh, what do you mean by that?" Ambrio Ivankov asked curiously. He had a feeling that Fanxin's words had a hidden meaning.
"That's because I discovered there are hidden powerhouses inside the Impel Down. They don't come out normally, but they'll act when the Impel Down faces a crisis," Fanxin said. "You have surveillance cameras here, so you must know how Fire Fist Ace was stopped."
"Heh, that guy is comparable to an Admiral. He's incredibly strong; ordinary people are no match for him. You think you can leave this place just because you're from the Okama Paradise? Let me tell you, that's impossible. Even if you instigate a prison riot, the effect will be negligible."
"However, if you come with me, I can definitely get you out of here. I think you can guarantee that one hundred percent."
He said this to repay Embrio Ivankov. Ivankov had done him a great favor, and he naturally wanted to return the favor.
"Oh, there's someone that capable? This is troublesome," Emporio Ivankov said, his brow furrowed.
Magellan is already a headache enough; if there's another being on par with Magellan, it's definitely not a good thing for them.
"Hmph, it's up to you! I'll leave once Straw Hat Boy pulls through. If you decide to come with me, then come! I'll take you all away from here," Fanxin said unhurriedly.
"Alright, I'll think about it for a few days," Ambrio Ivankov nodded and said.
"No problem," Fanxin nodded and said.
After that, they fell silent and waited outside. Bon Clay stood guard at the cave entrance; he was friends with Straw Hat Luffy and was very worried about him. So, he decided to stay there and keep watch.
Inside the cave, the Straw Hat Boy's limbs were chained, and his waist was also chained with a thick iron chain.
He was completely unable to break free. The reason he was locked up like this was because the treatment process was extremely painful, and if Straw Hat Boy couldn't bear it and chose to commit suicide, then everything would be over.
So, Emporio Ivankov locked him up to keep the Straw Hat Boy pinned to the spot. That way, he wouldn't be able to do anything foolish.
The treatment process is extremely painful because Straw Hat Boy's body is constantly undergoing Destruction and rebirth! It's like you're cutting his flesh with a knife every moment. He has to endure this pain.
The Straw Hat Boy roared like a mad beast, his veins bulging all over his body like green snakes, making him look terrifying.
As time went by, blood continued to seep from his body and flow onto the ground, staining his entire body red.
This process is long, and the key is whether the Straw Hat Boy can hold on. If he can't, he will die here.
Over at the banquet hall.
Fanxin arrived here and brought a lot of food from outside, which he then took into the Diamond Space. Many people were already living in the Diamond Space, and he had to prepare food for them; otherwise, they would go hungry.
It's unclear how much longer it will take for the Straw Hat Boy to recover; he can't leave until he's fully healed. Therefore, he must prepare food for the people inside.
After finishing his business, he sat on a sofa, drinking alone, looking very depressed.
The situation isn't looking good for him. He could have rescued Fire Fist Ace, but he ended up being captured himself. And Straw Hat Boy is on the verge of death. This makes him very unhappy.
"Hey, Inazuma, can you tell me how Straw Hat Boy got into the Impel Down?" Fanxin asked curiously.
He was able to get in because of his special abilities; otherwise, he might not have been able to enter so easily. But the Straw Hat Boy is so stubborn! He acts without thinking, always doing things recklessly.
If he didn't have those companions, the Straw Hat Boy might have been finished long ago.
Now that his companions are gone, it's impossible for the Straw Hat Boy to have devised such a meticulous plan to break into the Impel Down.
If he were alone, he would have been intercepted by the Navy right outside the Impel Down. It would have been virtually impossible for him to get in.
Therefore, he felt that someone must be helping him. If no one was helping him, the Straw Hat Boy would definitely be dead.
"I don't know the specifics, but around the same time Straw Hat Boy Boa Hancock, Pirate Empress of the Shichibukai, came to Impel Down, saying she wanted to see Fire Fist Ace. However, when she heard that Fire Fist Ace had escaped, she immediately left Impel Down. So, I think Straw Hat Boy must have come here with the help of the Pirate Empress," Inazuma said.
"How is that possible? The Pirate Empress is Shichibukai, she's on the Navy's side, right? How could she possibly help Straw Hat Luffy?" Fanxin asked, puzzled.
"Hehe, I'm afraid you don't understand this Empress's personality. Although she accepted the title of Shichibukai, she really dislikes the Navy, I don't know why," Inazuma said. "She decided long ago not to participate in the Navy's forced summons, even when the Navy revoked her title. However, at the last minute, she actually changed her mind, which is really rare."
"Oh, if that's the case, then it's not surprising that she helped Straw Hat Boy." Fanxin nodded slightly upon hearing this.
"Yes, actually, none of the Shichibukai are truly loyal to the Navy. Even if they go to Marine Headquarters this time, they probably won't give it their all. The Navy established the Shichibukai simply to use them as pawns to suppress the powerful pirates on the Grand Line."
Inazuma chuckled and said, "The Shichibukai are also using the Navy as their shield to do shady things. They're all using each other; there's no real affection between them."
"Hmph, even so, the Whitebeard Pirates have no choice but to send people to target them! If they launch a sneak attack, the Whitebeard Pirates will suffer a great loss," Fanxin said.
The Shichibukai are all highly skilled fighters; if you're not careful, you'll suffer greatly. For the Whitebeard Pirates to be wary of them, they need to send out a portion of their crew specifically to deal with him. In a sense, this weakens the Whitebeard Pirates' fighting strength. This is probably the Navy's true objective.
"That's true, but whatever, let them fight it out, we're happy to let them," Inazuma said nonchalantly.
The battle Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy had nothing to do with his Revolutionary Army. Therefore, he wouldn't pay any attention to it and would simply watch it as a show.
"That's true." Fanxin agreed upon hearing this.
"Alright, I'm going for a walk outside first. If Straw Hat Boy pulls through, just give me a call, okay?" Fanxin said.
He didn't know when the treatment would take, and he didn't want to wait here in vain. He planned to use this time to go out and take care of some things.
"Okay, don't worry! We'll let you know as soon as he pulls through." Inazuma nodded and said, "Of course, we'll also call you if he dies."
Fanxin was Straw Hat Boy's friend, and since Straw Hat Boy was dead, they naturally had to inform him immediately.
"Okay, I understand." Fanxin nodded, then stood up and walked out of the underground base.
He planned to devour vengeful spirits to gain Soul Power. At the same time, he also planned to select some criminals to send to Marine Headquarters.
He planned to give the Navy a headache too. They had the Shichibukai, while he had criminals on his side! Let them fight like dogs; that way, the Whitebeard Pirates would have an easier time.
"Hehe, this show is going to get more and more interesting. Who will win? I'm very curious," Fanxin Xin chuckled and said.
Neither the Whitebeard Pirates nor the Marines are easy to deal with. They're like two tigers; when two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured. He wanted to see which tiger would be hurt.