"No!"
Magellan cried out in alarm. War Wolf looked at him curiously. "What's wrong? Is there a problem? Don't tell me Shiryu of the Rain can't be trusted. If that's the case, we shouldn't let him out."
Magellan shook his head. "No, it's not Shiryu. It's Vice Admiral Momonga!"
Magellan's reminder hit them hard. Everyone was startled.
Momonga had entered Impel Down some time ago. If he had already taken Ace and Luffy away, he could run straight into Blackbeard. That would be bad.
Blackbeard had clearly betrayed the World Government, and there was no telling what he might do. The more Magellan thought about it, the more alarmed he became. He hurried to Infinite Level with his men.
But the very thing he feared had happened. By the time Magellan reached Infinite Level, Ace and Luffy were gone, and the elevator had already ascended.
Magellan was about to give chase when he suddenly remembered Shiryu of the Rain. He hurried to Shiryu's cell.
"What happened? There's quite a commotion upstairs. Looks like you've run into serious trouble, haven't you?"
Seeing Magellan's tense expression and worried face, Shiryu of the Rain stood up with a smile. Excitement welled up inside him. "You must be in a difficult position. If you need my strength, I can help."
Magellan nodded and said sternly, "Shiryu, you know this is your chance to prove yourself. Your past crimes were serious. I hope you'll earn a chance to atone for them."
Shiryu of the Rain raised an eyebrow. "And afterward? Once this is over, are you going to lock me up again?"
Magellan nodded. "Of course. Giving you this chance doesn't erase what you've done. Well? Will you do it?"
"You really are strict. Fine."
Shiryu of the Rain narrowed his eyes and gave a