Xi Yan's Intelligence, Ivankov's Shock

"That lady is Emporio Ivankov," Inazuma said.

"Ms. Ivan?"

Seeing the several-meter-tall, muscular man interacting with others not far away, Xi Yan was completely silenced.

Is this really that outrageous?

"Hip-hop!"

"You must be that Ninja Boy!" Ivankov laughed as he jumped out of the crowd and landed in front of Xi Yan, saying, "We all saw your fight, it was truly spectacular!"

"See?"

He fanned the dust in front of him towards Xi Yan, who was standing to the side, and looked at Ivankov with surprise, saying, "How did you see that?"

"We have a large Den Den Mushi here that can receive surveillance Den Den Mushi," Ivankov explained. "While it can't receive footage from all areas of Underwater Great Prison, it can still see most of the area."

It was precisely because of this monitoring Den Den Mushi that they were able to silently search for supplies and recruit new people here.

You guys even have this kind of thing?

"Yes."

"Truly a paradise on earth..."

"No, it's the New Okama Kingdom!" Ivankov corrected.

This time, Xi Yan simply nodded and did not refute the other party.

Then he asked, "I'd like to know about Luffy."

"What about the Straw Hat Boy?"

Ivankov's smile faded considerably at the mention of Luffy.

Upon seeing this, Xi Yan's heart skipped a beat.

"Could it be that Luffy...?"

"No, he's not dead," Ivankov shook his head. "But whether he survives or not is up to fate."

"What's the meaning?"

"Let's go, I'll take you over there to take a look first."

After saying that, Ivankov strode past Xi Yan with his long legs and walked towards the side Great Gate.

Xi Yan followed behind the other person, but his brows were furrowed deeply.

Soon, Xi Yan and Ivankov arrived at a cave tunnel.

"This is it," Ivankov said, pointing to the tightly closed Great Gate not far away. "The Straw Hat is in there."

"Ah!!"

The moment he finished speaking, Luffy's scream came from inside the Great Gate.

The screams were incredibly shrill, as if the victim had been subjected to some kind of human torture.

"Luffy!"

Xi Yan's expression immediately changed, and he instinctively rushed over, intending to open the Great Gate and see what was going on inside.

"Don't do anything rash!" Ivankov quickly said upon seeing this. "If you want him to live, don't open the Great Gate!"

Upon hearing Ivankov's words, Xi Yan immediately stopped in his tracks.

After a moment of silence, Xi Yan turned to Ivankov and said, "What do you mean? Explain yourself."

"Phew~"

Seeing that Xi Yan had stopped attacking, Ivankov breathed a sigh of relief, then said seriously, "Because the Straw Hat Boy is currently going through his most difficult period."

"The most difficult period?"

"Yes," Ivankov nodded. "He has been poisoned with several deadly toxins, and it's simply unrealistic to treat him with an antidote."

"So, I used Healing Hormone to give Straw Hat a chance to survive."

After saying that, Ivankov paused for a moment, then continued, "Strength and Hormones are Vital Forces that can affect the human body."

"In other words, it has the ability to heal itself."

"I used this ability to unleash the Straw Hat Boy's latent excess immunity, transforming it into a constitution capable of resisting potent poison, thus enabling him to survive."

Perhaps fearing that Xi Yan wouldn't understand, Ivankov continued, "The cells are constantly destroyed and regenerated, eventually evolving into special cells that are completely immune to those toxins, thus... Magellan's Mixed Toxin become ineffective."

Hearing Ivankov's words, Xi Yan's expression turned somewhat ugly.

"The constant destruction and regeneration of cells... how painful that must be!"

No wonder someone like Luffy couldn't stop screaming; he probably wishes he were dead right now.

"Although it's painful, as long as he can pull through, he can live," Ivankov said.

Xi Yan paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Emporio Ivankov."

Although Luffy is in great pain right now, at least he has a chance to survive.

"No need to thank me, the Straw Hat Boy earned this himself."

"What's the meaning?"

"We're not some pushovers who will treat any wounded person they see," Ivankov said calmly, arms crossed. "If Straw Hat hadn't begged us to treat his friends while he was on the verge of death, I wouldn't have bothered with them."

It can only be said that he was moved by the will of these two people; otherwise, he would not have stepped in to save them.

"Can I... see him?"

Go ahead.

Ivankov pointed to the Great Gate and said, "There's a gap up there; you can take a look, but don't open the Great Gate."

"Good."

This time, Xi Yan didn't say anything, he just walked past calmly.

However, when he saw Luffy's appearance inside the Great Gate, his pupils immediately contracted.

"This..."

Seeing Luffy's miserable state, Xi Yan clenched his fists.

What a scene that was!

He was covered in blood and looked like he was about to break apart.

Subconsciously, Xi Yan placed his hand on the Great Gate lock, but remembering what Ivankov had said earlier, Xi Yan forced himself to pull his hand back.

After a moment of silence, Xi Yan turned and returned to Ivankov's side.

"I thought you would open the Great Gate," Ivankov said casually.

"If I activate this, Luffy will die."

"That's right," Ivankov said with a sneer, "If you go in and disturb him, he's dead."

"Even I won't be able to save him then!"

"Okay, I understand."

Xi Yan nodded, then sat down on the ground without saying a word, silently gazing at the Great Gate in the distance.

After a moment of silence, Xi Yan asked, "How long will this treatment take?"

"About two days," Ivankov said, his expression hardening. "If he can pull through, he can snatch his life back from the Vice Admiral of God of Death."

If that doesn't work...

Ivankov didn't finish his sentence, but Xi Yan understood what he meant.

If you can't make it through, then you'll die.

Upon considering this possibility, a shadow fell over Xi Yan's eyes.

Glancing at Xi Yan's expression, Ivankov sighed and then said, "Ninja Boy, do you believe in miracles?"

"A miracle?"

Xi Yan thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, I believe you."

After speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then turned to look at the Great Gate and said, "I also believe that a miracle will happen to Luffy."

This guy is incredibly resilient; he's confident the other side can pull through!

' Luffy, you're going to be the Pirate King, you absolutely can't fall here!'

No... I should say, he absolutely wouldn't fall here!

"Hip-hop!!"

"Well said!"

Ivankov laughed and said, "It takes a lot of courage to fight against a fate that is destined to end, and the Straw Hat Boy has no shortage of such courage."

Trust him.

"Believe in the moment when a miracle occurs!"

He is willing to help those who believe in miracles and refuse to give up.

At that moment, Ivankov had an even higher opinion of the two men.

"By the way, is Bon Clay alright now?" Xi Yan asked. "I heard from Inazuma that he's still unconscious. Is he injured?"

"Hmm, he was covered in blood when he arrived. He was probably attacked by the Military Wolves while protecting the Straw Hat Boy," Ivankov guessed.

When Inazuma found them, there were many Military Wolves lying around them, probably all taken down by Bon Clay.

After all... the Straw Hat Boy couldn't even stand up to fight at that time.

"Because of protecting Luffy...?"

This guy really lives up to the word "friend" to the fullest; he's someone worth befriending.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan said, "Emporio Ivankov, there's something I need to tell you."

"What's up?"

"Bon Clay said before that he wanted to come here to see you and rescue you."

"What?!"

Ivankov's pupils contracted. "That Bon Clay actually..."

Unexpectedly, the first thing the Candy Boy did after escaping from prison was to come downstairs to rescue him, which truly moved him.

After a moment of silence, Ivankov chuckled and said, "What a lovely Candy Boy!"

"Don't worry, that Candy Boy is fine. He'll recover after some rest."

"That's good."

Xi Yan nodded, then stood up and walked away into the distance.

Where are you going?

Watching Xi Yan walk back the way he came without turning his head, Ivankov subconsciously frowned.

'Something's off about this kid's expression.'

Could it be that he wants to take revenge on Magellan?

Recalling the battle scenes he had seen earlier, he felt that this was possible.

"I'm going to Fire Fist Ace!" Xi Yan stopped in his tracks and said without turning his head, "That's also the purpose of our Underwater Great Prison from the outside."

Ivankov said that Luffy would need two days to recover.

But the problem is, tomorrow is the day of Fire Fist Ace's public execution!!

If he waits here for two days, Fire Fist Ace will definitely be executed by the other side!

Therefore, he must take advantage of this time to rescue Fire Fist Ace.

Otherwise... even if Luffy could return to normal, he would completely break down.

After all... that's his brother.

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Ivankov's pupils immediately contracted.

"Fire Fist Ace?" Ivankov exclaimed in shock, "You and the Straw Hat Boy came here to Fire Fist Ace?"

"That's right!"

"We heard that he was going to be publicly executed, so we came here to rescue him," Xi Yan said.

After a moment of silence, Ivankov asked, "What is your relationship?"

"He is Luffy's older brother."

"The Straw Hat Boy's brother...?"

Looking back towards the Great Gate, Ivankov thought to himself, 'So, they broke into Underwater Great Prison from the outside because they wanted to save the Straw Hat Boy's brother!'

To be honest, what the other party did really shocked him.

After all... this is the Underwater Great Prison, a pirate's hell!

"By the way, do you know where Fire Fist Ace is?" Xi Yan asked, glancing back at Ivankov.

"I know, he's on the Level 6."

"I see."

It seems the rumor wasn't false; the Level 6 truly exists.

It's just that ordinary prison guards wouldn't have access to such highly classified information.

'Now that we've confirmed their location, things will be much easier.'

The next step is to figure out a way to rescue the other person.

"Thank you for your information, Emporio Ivankov."

After saying that, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Once everything here is resolved, you can leave the Underwater Great Prison with us."

The other party not only provided them with so much help, but was also the person Bon Clay wanted to rescue.

So... he wouldn't mind helping the other person leave this place when they leave!

"I appreciate your kindness," Ivankov shook his head, "But I don't want to leave."

"Why?"

Xi Yan looked at Ivankov with suspicion and asked, "Is it because you can't bear to leave this place?"

This place is indeed a paradise, and it seems like there's no shortage of food or clothing, but the problem is... it's not free here!

Is it really okay to stay in such a restrictive place?

"That's not the case," Ivankov shook his head. "It's just not the right time yet."

"Not the right time?"

"Yes," Ivankov explained, "The world is about to undergo a massive transformation because of Fire Fist D. Ace, and anything can happen then."

"But since my compatriot, the Revolutionary Army Dragon, has not taken any action yet, I cannot leave here."

"Otherwise, even if we get out, we'll just be wanted by the World Government, which won't make much difference, so I won't leave with you."

In the end, Ivankov shrugged and made a very helpless expression.

"So you have this kind of background."

Xi Yan looked at Ivankov with some surprise and said, "So, you must have a very good relationship with Luffy's father."

I never expected to Luffy into Luffy's father's crew here. What a coincidence!

"That's right, I'm very familiar with the Straw Hat Boy's father." Ivankov nodded. "After all, we're compatriots who have come from the same background, we..."

"Um?"

As they were talking, Ivankov realized something was wrong, and then he looked at Xi Yan with disbelief and said, "Who are you talking about?"

"Luffy's father?" Xi Yan looked at Ivankov with suspicion and said, "Didn't you say you were a fellow countryman of Dragon?"

"That's Luffy's dad."

"What?!"

Ivankov stared at Xi Yan in shock, so startled that he was sent flying backward and crashed into the wall.

"Bump!!"

A sharp pain shot through the back of his head, but Ivankov paid no heed to it, instead staring at Xi Yan and saying, "You mean to say that Dragon is the Straw Hat Boy's father?"

"Yes," Xi Yan replied.

Then, he looked at Ivankov with some doubt and said, "As a member of the Dragon, you don't even know something like this?"

"Could it be... you're an imposter?"

Thinking of this, a hint of doubt appeared in Xi Yan's eyes.

"No, I really am Dragon's partner, but... I've never heard of that man having children."

After saying that, Ivankov pulled himself off the wall and stood there thinking.

'Since this man dared to kill Celestial Dragons, then... he absolutely cannot be someone connected to the World Government!'

Moreover, the other person's expression didn't seem like they were lying.

So... what he said might be true?!

Thinking of this, Ivankov asked, "Where is the Straw Hat's hometown?"

"East Blue."

Upon hearing this, Ivankov's pupils contracted sharply.

' East Blue...'

If I remember correctly, Dragon would occasionally glance in that direction, and he even made a sarcastic remark about it back then.

(Isn't that just your animal's homing instinct? Is your hometown over there?)

At the time, Dragon's response was not to pry into his background, but the other party's reaction did not lie.

If that's the case... the Straw Hat Boy might really be Dragon's son!

Thinking of this, Ivankov was deeply shaken!