Shiryu Joins the Crew

"Shouldn't we kill him?"

The battle was over, Rediat and his group, who had been watching, came to Teach's side.

Teach could easily kill Essel now and take Essel Devil Fruit.

Moreover, even with that previous claw strike, if Teach wanted to, Essel couldn't possibly have avoided the heart, a fatal area.

Teach's Teach approval was also partly to blame.

"No need. If such a powerful figure dies, the Navy will go crazy. Besides, his survival won't affect us much." Teach shook his head. "However, in that case, Impel Down will truly be breached."

Rediat was somewhat surprised by Teach's fighting prowess. Logically speaking, given the current level of strength between the two sides, even with some disparity, the battle would take at least a day and a night to end.

However, Teach's Essel such a short time truly opened his eyes.

This is Teach's near-perfect combat system: using the gravity of the Dark Water to pull Essel in, binding him with the dark chains, and then making Essel's abilities disappear.

Finally, Teach's powerful strike was something Essel couldn't dodge at all.

The interconnected mechanisms crumbled most of Essel's resistance.

This one move alone can take down most enemies. It's hard to imagine how many people could dodge it, except for those who are masters of physical combat.

Dark Water's ability to counter ability users is utterly irresistible; even Rediat could only sink into the shadows to avoid Dark Water's lock.

Different opponents require different countermeasures: the all-consuming "Darkness Devour," the all-absorbing "Black Hole," the all-blocking "Dark Jade," and the incredibly destructive "Star of Ruin."

Every move he made was incredibly overpowered. Rediat had searched through the records of previous Dark- Devil Fruit User, but none of them had developed the Dark-Dark Fruit to this extent as Teach had.

Just as Teach said, it was a destined ability, Rediat believed it.

That is why Teach lacks only the ability to cause absolute single-target destruction.

"Let's go then, we can leave now. There's nothing worth staying in Impel Down," Teach said, walking towards the road Bondy a had led out.

Their battle practically raged throughout the entire Extreme Cold Hell, leaving traces of their fight everywhere. Their location had also shifted, now quite far from the large hole.

The tremendous commotion and the passage of time caused many of the unconscious prisoners to regain consciousness, but they were utterly bewildered and had no idea what had happened.

However, the environment of the Extreme Cold Hell is unique and has been continuous. It is unknown what kind of high-tech equipment is used to maintain such an environment.

The air temperature rose slightly because the two hells had been connected, and the heat from the scorching hell was emanating from them.

However, it had little impact on the overall climate of the Extreme Cold Hell; before long, the exposed ground was covered again by ice and snow.

However, if this continues for a longer period of time, the Extreme Cold Hell might disappear as a result.

The formation of Extreme Cold Hell is also the result of continuous accumulation over a long period of time.

From afar, you can see the enormous circular hole, twenty meters in diameter, connecting to the scorching hell, from which hot air constantly rises.

At this moment, Teach stopped, turned her head, and looked to her right. "Come out, don't hide anymore. Do you need me to invite you out?" Teach chuckled softly.

Rediat stood beside him, showing no surprise whatsoever; he had already noticed him and was somewhat curious about who this person was.

Nelson was somewhat surprised that there was someone hiding in the shadows that he hadn't noticed.

The figure hiding in the shadows trembled slightly upon hearing Teach's voice, but quickly regained its composure.

He hadn't expected to be discovered, but he remained calm and didn't panic.

The image of Teach's earth-shattering claw Teach and the powerful Essel being easily defeated still lingered in his mind, leaving him deeply shocked.

Now that he had been discovered, he made no attempt to hide it and revealed his aura.

He lowered his head slightly, took out a large cigar from his pocket, put it in his mouth, and then took out a lighter.

"Sizzle!"

A small flame appeared in the cold air, its aura dispelling the chill around it.

Taking a deep drag, exhaling smoke, and biting into a large cigar, Shiryu wore a confident smile, revealing his hidden figure.

This is Shiryu, Shiryu of the Rain, the Chief Warden of Impel Down. He was nowhere to be seen during the entire war in Impel Down, so I never expected to see him here.

Shiryu had been observing the battle. Before he arrived, Teach and Essel's fight had already begun. Several unlucky criminals encountered Shiryu and, after a fierce battle, became Shiryu fallen souls.

Afterwards, he witnessed the great battle between Teach and Essel, watching from the shadows. The fight between such powerful individuals attracted his attention, and at the same time, he also felt a bit curious about Teach.

"Heh, so you've been discovered." Shiryu chuckled, slowly stepping forward, one hand resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, he was ready to draw his beloved sword, the Famous Sword Raiu.

"What? Aren't you going to stop me?" Teach looked at Shiryu and smiled, as if they were having a casual chat, his tone very relaxed.

"Spare me, I have no intention of fighting a monster like you." Shiryu smiled, shook his head slightly, and spread out his left hand. He knew very well that with the terrifying strength Teach had previously displayed, he was definitely no match for Teach.

He still vividly remembered the fate of Commissioner Essel, who was to be killed.

Moreover, there's also Rediat, whose strength is unknown, Nelson, whose abilities are unpredictable, standing nearby.

If he can't win, why bother? He's not that stupid.

How interesting. Teach looked at Shiryu and sensed a bloody aura emanating from Shiryu. It seemed that Shiryu had killed quite a few people recently.

Shiryu's potential and current strength have caught Teach's eye, and he now values him.

In fact, Shiryu had already noticed Teach's arrival, but he had been fighting Essel before that.

"Do you know Jhin?" Teach asked Shiryu suddenly.

"Hmm?" Shiryu didn't know why Teach asked that, but he had a vague premonition, and his heart started pounding.

"He's already joined the Beasts Pirates. How about joining us?" Before Shiryu answer, Teach immediately began recruiting.

"I'm the Chief Warden of Impel Down, isn't it ridiculous to invite me?" Shiryu smiled, looking at Teach, as if wanting to see what else Teach would say.

However, there was not a trace of respect for Impel Down in his tone. Rediat seemed to see through Shiryu's thoughts, and smiled slightly, confident, very confident.

Shiryu did not refuse outright, which was within Teach's expectations, but he also did not agree. If he had agreed directly, Teach would have had to seriously consider Shiryu's loyalty.

"I know you, Shiryu of the Rain. A man like you shouldn't be confined to a place like Impel Down. It's just a shackle for you, restricting your future." Teach's tone was somewhat impassioned, striking a chord with Shiryu. "The sea is where you should be, not where Impel Down restricts your freedom."

"Besides, you have no future in Impel Down. Magellan is the next warden. You know what kind of person he is. You don't want to work with him, do you? And be subordinate to Magellan."

At this point, Shiryu clenched his fist. Teach had undoubtedly struck a chord with Shiryu. He was resentful of Magellan, but he had to admit that the Venom-Venom Fruit was terrifying, and the confined space of Impel Down made him no match for Magellan.

Venom is a natural counter to a swordsman like him, so what's the point of cutting off the venom?

In Impel Down, he had nowhere to hide, so in his previous battles with Magellan, he was always at a disadvantage, except in open areas where he had a chance of winning.

"Come with me. You should make your name on the high seas, not confine yourself to Impel Down."

Shiryu seemed to be persuaded. He smiled, released his hand from the hilt of his sword, and slowly stepped forward.

"There's nothing to miss about Impel Down. After Jhin left, I had the idea of leaving, and it grew stronger and stronger. I can feel the layers of constraints here. This is not a place I should stay," Shiryu said with a smile.

"After Jhin escaped, Impel Down became extremely secure, and without a valid reason, no one could leave Impel Down even a step."

"So, I've been waiting for someone, someone who can take me out of here. Now, I've finally found him. Let me join you, Captain Teach."

Shiryu walked up to Teach with a smile; unlike Teach's invitation, he was now joining voluntarily.

"Heh, another monster has been added to the list," Nelson thought to himself, looking at Shiryu.

"Haha, then come on, Shiryu." Teach was overjoyed to hear that Shiryu joining them.

At the same time, Shiryu's words also resolved one of Teach's doubts: someone like Shiryu should have left Impel Down much earlier, like King.

Now he understood. It wasn't that Shiryu didn't want to leave, but that he couldn't; he couldn't fly like Ember.

This is the Calm Belt, the lair of the Sea King. In the center of Impel Down, Marineford Judicial Island, and Marine Headquarters, there is a colossal vortex with only two exits: the sky and the Gate of Justice.

Once he leaves, the higher-ups in Impel Down will notice and then notify Marine Headquarters, or even the World Government.

He couldn't leave at all, and besides, he had nowhere to go. He needed to find a place to stay like King, otherwise how could he possibly withstand the pursuit of the Navy and the World Government on his own?

"Let's go back to Water Seven first. We'll leave the rest of the mess to the World Government and the Navy." Teach smiled, already somewhat looking forward to the impact of the news.

Morgans' intelligence network is practically everywhere; Teach has already discovered the Reporter Bird Impel Down in the shadows outside Impel Down.

That makes sense. Impel Down is such an important place, Morgans would naturally send people to keep an eye on it. He might already have the intelligence and be making tomorrow's headlines.

Redfield stayed on one side of Impel Down; he didn't leave, seemingly waiting for something.

Sensing that Essel had been defeated, he smiled. The die was cast. He leaped into the sea and swam away from Impel Down.

Pluto Rayleigh can swim in the Calm Belt, Redfield can certainly do it too.

On the calm sea, his figure quickly attracted the attention of the Sea King. His enormous body, nearly a thousand meters long, rose to the surface, and the sky seemed to be covered by shadow.

The enormous pupils stared at Redfield on the sea, seemingly bored and wanting to kill time.

But Redfield smiled. "Take me with you, let's get out of this area."

The giant Sea King could understand Redfield's words, and it couldn't help but feel angry. It roared and shook its huge body, causing the calm sea to suddenly become turbulent, making it impossible for even pirate ships to sail steadily.

The next moment, its body froze in place, an overwhelming terror emanating from it. Redfield glared at it, and the Conqueror's Haki aura instantly shattered all its momentum.

Redfield leaped onto its head in a few strides. "Let's go, leave this area, and then we'll set you free."

The Sea King nodded, its frightened appearance somewhat endearing. Knowing this was someone it couldn't afford to offend, it obeyed Redfield's command and quickly swam away from the edge of the sea.

Teach and his companions arrived at the first level of Impel Down and found Magellan, who was critically injured and on the verge of death. However, thanks to his strong willpower, he was still alive and conscious.

The four men walked past Magellan, glancing at him only once.

Magellan saw Teach and the others, and at that moment, he finally realized who was the culprit behind the invasion of Impel Down.

But what about Commissioner Essel? Why didn't he come up? There was a fact he didn't want to accept: the Commissioner Essel, whom he admired, had been defeated and his fate was now unknown.

The fact that Director Essel hasn't come up for so long means he must be fighting with Teach.

Magellan was unable to move his body because his injuries were so severe. It was the limit for him to remain conscious and not fall into a coma. His body was covered in wounds, large and small, stained with blood. After the defeat, several prisoners had stabbed him to death, causing him serious harm.

Even his gaze was somewhat blurred when suddenly he spotted a familiar figure—the distinctive black uniform of Impel Down jailer.

Upon closer inspection, it was Shiryu. As a colleague, he knew Shiryu well, but why was Shiryu following behind Teach?

Shiryu glanced at Magellan with a smile, then ignored him and followed Teach out of Impel Down.

Magellan's eyes trembled, somewhat incredulous. An idea had formed in his mind, but he didn't know why Shiryu would do such a thing.

Teach and his three companions left Impel Down.