Impel Down (6)

Oboro's iconic face and attire are so memorable. His face is covered with scars left by the Celestial Dragons, and his black suit and top hat make him look like a noble gentleman. It's hard to associate him with the infamous and notorious One Piece is now known throughout the seas.

"Luffy".

Upon seeing Oboro again, Luffy's eyes immediately turned red.

Enemies meeting are bound to be furious. If Jinbe hadn't been quick Jinbe to stop him, Luffy would have charged at Oboro immediately.

What's even more infuriating is that Oboro greeted Luffy as if they were friends.

They completely forgot what they did to the Straw Hat Pirates in Alabasta and Sabaody Archipelago.

"Let me go!"

Luffy struggled.

"Do you want to die here?! Don't you want to save Ace anymore?!" Jinbe roared.

The opponent is God Slayer, and besides Oboro, there is also Crocodile, who was formerly a Shichibukai, and two other members of the Hell Pirates.

"That guy is... Shiryu, Shiryu of the Rain!"

At this moment, someone in the ladyboy group also screamed.

Jinbe was also aware of Shiryu's strength and identity.

After all, Shiryu had previously been imprisoned in the level 6 Infinite Hell.

After being warned by Jinbe's words, Luffy glared at Oboro, but regained his composure.

For him, nothing was more important than saving Ace right now.

"Don't be nervous, I'm here to help you."

"Long said softly."

"Who needs your help?"

Luffy shouted.

"Hehehe... It's alright, we'll see each other again soon."

Long didn't bother to explain and simply walked past the group of people.

Throughout this time, Jinbe remained tense and on the defensive, keeping a close eye on the members of the Hell Pirates.

The others retreated quickly, as if afraid of catching a plague, keeping their distance from the God Slayer.

Crocodile, however, noticed the straw hat again, sneered, and then looked at Jinbe, saying, "I never thought you'd hang out with a brat like that."

"I have my own duties to perform."

Jinbe said in a deep voice.

Immediately afterwards, the two passed each other.

Oboro walked toward Magellan, who was fighting against Ivankov, the commander of the Revolutionary Army and the transvestite king.

"Let's go."

Jinbe glanced back at Oboro and the others' backs and urged Luffy on.

Regardless of why the Hell Pirates are here or what their purpose is, since they have no intention of attacking them... it's none of my business. Perhaps I can even take advantage of the opportunity while they're holding off the Impel Down forces to escape safely.

"He just said we'll meet again... what did he mean?"

Inazuma repeated what Oboro had just said.

Jinbe's heart sank, and he did not answer.

Then, the large group ran towards the stairwell leading to the upper floor.

"Aaaaaah, I've been poisoned!"

"The venom is on my face! What do I do? What do I do? My face is melting! Ah... my face!"

As Oboro and the others approached the battlefield, they saw Emporio Ivankov, the Okama King, rapidly circling Magellan, whose body was covered in purple venom. He repeatedly dodged the attacks of a Poison Dragon while simultaneously using his Devil Fruit ability, the Death Wink, to try and harm Magellan. Unfortunately for him, the impact of his gaze was blocked by the venom shield controlled by Magellan, causing the venom to splatter everywhere.

It is impossible to touch the other party's body.

However, the huge face on top of his enormous head was accidentally hit by Venom.

Then, as if his life was in danger, Emporio Ivankov knelt down and screamed in apparent panic.

But after saying a few words, his tone suddenly changed, "My face is melting, melting... No, it's not melting, because I'm wearing heavy makeup, hehe!"

Then, he peeled off his venom-covered face like a mask and threw it away.

He even struck a pose with pride.

Magellan was somewhat dumbfounded.

It felt like the first time I'd encountered such an opponent.

Magellan felt like he'd been made a fool of. His face darkened, and he made a chewing motion, opening his mouth as if to spit out a 'bubble,' which was actually a poison gas bomb. Meanwhile, Emporio Ivankov also reverted to his Newkama Kenpo stance, but he didn't dare make contact with Magellan ... the only thing he could use was a long-range attack like the Death Wink. His goal was to stall Magellan and prevent him from chasing after Straw Hat; Emporio Ivankov knew exactly what he had to do.

But just as the two sides were preparing for another fierce battle.

The two stopped what they were doing and looked at the end of the road where they were.

There... several figures were slowly approaching.

Unlike all the other prisoners, instead of escaping, he seems to want to go deeper into Impel Down.

"Um?"

Upon seeing the newcomer's appearance, Emporio Ivankov was instantly dumbfounded, his mouth agape. "The God Slayer, Oboro!"

"Hell Pirates!"

"A terrible guy is coming! I'm going to die... I'm going to die."

After letting out a seemingly frightened cry, Emporio Ivankov started spinning in circles, as if trying to find a crack in the ground to crawl into and hide.

But after spinning around a few times, it once again displayed an idiotic expression, happily yelling, "I'm not going to die... I won't be the one who dies, hee-ha!"

"..."

Magellan was now too lazy to deal with Emporio Ivankov, that idiot. He felt the man was neurotic, mentally unstable. Moreover, the appearance of the God Slayer made him realize... real trouble was brewing! He had already received news that Blackbeard Teach and the God Slayer Oboro had entered Impel Down, but... he hadn't expected them to arrive in the Scorching Hell so quickly. Magellan had planned to deal with them one by one, starting with Straw Hat Luffy and the escaped ringleaders, but he hadn't anticipated that Straw Hat and his group would be so troublesome.

His plans were completely disrupted.

Even so, the speed at which the God Slayer arrived in the Scorching Hell was astonishing.

It's important to understand that even though Impel Down is in complete chaos right now, Impel Down's forces still have an overwhelming number of troops... If the Hell Pirates want to pass through the passages between floors, they will definitely be blocked by the guards. Even if God Slayer is very strong, he should be delayed for a while.

This situation indicates that the other party used unusual methods... to arrive at the Scorching Hell.

"He's after you... You're in danger."

Emporio Ivankov, standing to the side, winked at Magellan, his voice low and tinged with schadenfreude.

It was clear that Emporio Ivankov was also very nervous.

However, he was not from Impel Down, so there was no conflict between him and the Hell Pirates.

The appearance of the God Slayer at this critical juncture is clearly for some reason... Moreover, Magellan is the only trouble standing in his way.

However, given the mystery surrounding the God Slayer and his legendary, ferocious, and eerie nature, Emporio Ivankov wasn't entirely sure if he would be targeted.

"What... did you stop?"

Just as the two were deep in thought, Oboro had already led the four members closer.

Seeing Magellan and Emporio Ivankov looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy, he asked with a knowing smile.

"Shiryu... you bastard!"

However, Magellan's first glance fell on the man standing behind Oboro, his voice laced with anger.

"You have no right to criticize me now, I am no longer a part of this place... Magellan."

Shiryu gave a wicked laugh. "I've come... to attend your funeral."