Impel Down (IV)

After dealing with Saldeath and Domino, Oboro did not leave.

He sensed a rather malevolent and powerful aura approaching.

The other party had clearly become aware of their presence.

"Heh... No wonder Marshall D. Teach chose this time to come," Long muttered.

Bulu Bulu.

He took out Den Den Mushi).

"Captain, naval support has arrived... a dozen or so warships, but... they didn't approach Impel Down. They seem to have received some orders and are only maintaining a certain distance. Moreover, they didn't launch an attack on us first. It seems the leader isn't some big shot in the navy." Dorans's report came from the other end of the phone. "Also... just now a strange guy led the soldiers from Impel Down out of there... hahaha, he gave me a very scary feeling."

"I thought he would attack us... but he didn't. Instead, he killed all his own men and destroyed several ships that were originally docked at the gate. Now, only our Blood Pluton is left outside."

"By the way, we talked. He said his name was... Shiliu."

"Okay, I understand... Just wait."

Oboro instructed, "Also, move the boat a little further away. The group of prisoners led by Straw Hat will go out first; don't worry about them."

"Yes."

"The Navy doesn't have the resources to Impel Down right now, because they have a much bigger problem to deal with."

He smiled.

"It's Ace, isn't it... If I remember correctly, today is the day he's to be executed... Judging from the time announced by the government, he probably only has a few hours left," Dorans said excitedly.

The captain left only the four of them here and wasn't worried about the navy sending people to Impel Down because he had considered everything.

Meanwhile, Magellan, the warden of Impel Down, had realized that even if the escaped prisoners made it outside, they would not be able to escape without a boat.

That's why the navy warships were asked to stay further away.

Oboro's senses detected Lv4, which is the Scorching Hell below, where a 'crucial event' is currently taking place.

As for the Blackbeard Pirates ...

He squinted his eyes slightly.

Because of his interference, Marshall D. Teach had quite a few wicked ideas when he broke into Impel Down.

After all, the next step is the Summit War.

"Fire Fist Ace has already been taken away... I have something to do here, I'll hang up now."

After Oboro finished speaking, he put away the Den Den Mushi.

Then, he slowly turned around and looked at a figure walking towards him from behind.

The killing intent released by this person was particularly pure... different from the violent savagery of Yurivich.

Yuri sought to 'hunt' powerful prey, deriving passion, enjoyment, and a sense of accomplishment from it. But this person... lacked those extraneous emotions; he simply enjoyed killing.

"The God Slayer, Oboro."

The man stopped and called out.

They ignored the corpses on the ground, including the deaths of Saldeath and Domino.

"Hello, Chief Warden of Impel Down, Shiryu of the Rain."

Longping raised his hand in a friendly manner and greeted him with a smile.

"Shall we take action?"

Long took the initiative to ask.

"Hmph, I'm not that stupid." Shiryu, dressed in the warden's uniform with a white cloak slung over his back and standing over three meters tall, grinned wickedly. "Shall we make a deal?"

"No need to discuss it anymore, I agree... Welcome to the Hell Pirates."

Long nodded, as if he knew what he wanted to say.

"..."

Shiryu glanced at the legendary God Slayer and pondered for a moment.

After a moment, he raised the corners of his mouth and said, "Interesting... No wonder the World Government has been unable to do anything about you until now."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Oboro stepped forward, walking past Shiryu, and said, "Go and meet your future comrades..."

Since Shiryu didn't attack Dorans and his group, Oboro already guessed his intentions.

Originally... Shiryu could have stayed in Impel Down. He enjoyed slaughtering the prisoners there, especially since these One Piece, before entering, all had ridiculously high bounties and were incredibly strong, but now they could only become his victims. However, Magellan's actions greatly displeased Shiryu. First, he imprisoned him at level 6, and then, upon receiving news of the Blackbeard Pirates' uninvited arrival, coupled with the increasingly uncontrollable situation within Impel Down, Magellan had no choice but to release him as a temporary ally.

Upon his release from prison, Shiryu spoke with Magellan implied that Shiryu was still a suspended death sentence and would be imprisoned in Infinite Hell after the matter was resolved. Therefore, this is the most important reason why Shiryu joined the Blackbeard Pirates.

As for being kindred spirits with Marshall D. Teach... that's just icing on the cake.

"Your target is those people in level 6, isn't it?"

Walking one after the other on the sand-covered road, Shiryu asked.

Due to the high temperatures of the Scorching Hell below, the environment inside the Hunger Hell is also extremely dry, with many areas even being deserts.

Shiryu had already been to Crimson Hell and Beast Hell, and knew that Oboro had left two members there, making the prisoners play a kind of 'competitive game'.

He did not interfere.

However, this also allowed them to determine the Hell Pirates' objective.

"Um."

Long did not hide anything.

"Heh... Magellan is not easy to deal with."

Shiryu let out a cold laugh.

"Really? He's in the Scorching Hell right now, and he ran into Straw Hat and his gang. I'm going to kill him."

Oboro said casually, "You hate him, don't you? Consider this a gift from me to you as you join the Hell Pirates."

"..."

Shiryu's eyelids twitched.

Don't you believe me?

Oboro didn't turn around, but she sensed the change in Shiryu's aura.

"If it's you... I can look forward to it."

Shiryu, with a cigar in his mouth, laughed in a sinister tone.

He understood what Oboro meant... the idea of killing Magellan should have nothing to do with him. The God Slayer's words were just for show... the deeper meaning was to demonstrate it to him! He was warning him, or informing him of the rules of the Hell Pirates: on this ship, the God Slayer, as the captain, had absolute will.

Shiryu didn't care about this... because Oboro's statement was the style of One Piece, and also the style of a true strongman at sea.

These kinds of reminders are considered relatively mild.

"You've already severed the connection between the Crimson Hell and the Beast Hell and the outside world, haven't you?"

The two strolled leisurely through the Hunger Hell.

"It's that serial killer, Shiryu!"

"Hiss... The one next to him is... the God Slayer!!!"

How did these two end up together?

Some passing prisoners who were still on the run were stunned when they saw these two people who were completely out of place with the tense atmosphere and dressed in a special way.

Some people recognized Shiryu and Oboro's identities and were dumbfounded.

"Um."

Shiliu agreed.

Ignoring the figures around him and the strange looks he was being given.

"Didn't you find Marshall D. Teach?"

Long chuckled.

"That guy seems to be hiding. Magellan originally wanted me to stop him."

At this point, Shiryu seemed to realize something, "Because of you?"

"He guessed it. Knowing my style, I'd target Magellan... Besides, there aren't many people truly qualified to join my crew. So, there's no need for him to risk going to Infinite Hell first. Although they arrived earlier than us... they can just take advantage after we leave. This way, he can downplay his own presence in the whole affair and shift all the 'pressure' onto me. Our ultimate goal is Infinite Hell, but the prisoners there aren't easy to recruit... Most of them don't even respect Whitebeard, let alone me... Forcing them with strength alone is pointless. Those guys are stains the World Government has been trying to erase from history for years, and they're all very individualistic. So, it's impossible to take all the Level 6 prisoners away like in other Hells."

"This shows that there is no conflict of interest between us."

"He is very confident in his ability to attract new members, in addition to his skills, so he must have been prepared for this."

He spoke eloquently.

"You've been used."

Shiliu said.

"It doesn't matter... When I'm happy, I'll throw a bone to even a vicious dog."

As they were talking, a group of guards chasing prisoners ran toward the two of them. Upon seeing Shiliu, the group immediately stopped and saluted.

"Warden Shiryu!"

They all received news that Shiliu had been temporarily released.

The two walked away into the distance, watched by the soldiers.

"Who is that person next to Warden Shiryu?"

"It looks kind of familiar..."

"Never mind that, let's get started."