How About Making a Deal?

"Captain, this guy is the one who's vying with you for the position of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Trafalgar Law. I heard he's Ability User of the Ope Ope no Mi, capable of performing Perennial Youth Operation on others!"

Lafitte murmured softly, and Marshall D. Teach, upon hearing this, immediately glanced at Luo across from him, revealing what he thought was a friendly smile. But the greed gleaming in his eyes was so intense it was almost overflowing.

"Zehahaha, the Ope Ope no Mi, the Perennial Youth Operation... This kind of thing really exists!"

The sound, made without any attempt to conceal itself, reverberated throughout the entire round table, causing not only Law's expression to turn cold and stern, but even Doflamingo to reveal a sinister smile.

"Fufufufufu, newbie, are you trying to steal my target?"

"Treasure hunting is a battle, so it's first come, first served. Your target is right in front of you, but do you have the guts to get it?"

With one eye bigger than the other, Blackbeard's teasing made Doflamingo's lips twitch.

Just then, Luo coldly swept his gaze across the room, his tone icy and ruthless.

"If you can do it, then go ahead and try. Since you're prepared to die, as a doctor, I won't hold back."

"You bunch of bastards, the Navy didn't summon you here to fight amongst yourselves!"

With a sharp shout, Sengoku strode into the room with his hands behind his back. Garp glanced around before fixing his gaze on Blackbeard.

"Tomorrow at noon, the Navy will formally execute Fire Fist Ace at Marineford. All Seven Warlords of the Sea must be present, or you will be hunted down by the entire Navy and the World Government!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sengoku turned and left, acting swiftly and decisively.

After a while, Doflamingo turned his head and his gaze fell on Law.

"Rossindi, going against me is the worst decision you've ever made, just like Rosinante ..."

However, Law completely ignored Doflamingo's provocation and disappeared from the hall in an instant.

"It really is teleportation! The Ope Ope no Mi, what a troublesome ability! I like it more and more, hehehehe!"

At that moment, everyone's gaze toward Blackbeard held a hint of hostility.

When the banquet ended and only Blackbeard and his gang remained in the spacious meeting room, Marshall D. Teach pulled up the tablecloth and wiped his beard, which had been stained with cherry pie.

"Lafitte, how's it going?"

"It's done, Captain. All the navy personnel near the Gates of Justice have been hypnotized. The gate will open automatically if any unfamiliar ships appear."

An exaggerated smile appeared on Lafitte's face, his pale face displaying a subtle expression.

"Very good, my men, let's set sail! Destination: the Impel Down!"

It was late at night, and the naval soldiers guarding the gate all had blank expressions, not noticing until Blackbeard's crew left in a large group.

The Marine Headquarters is currently at its most vulnerable, and a warship occupied by Blackbeard is now making no attempt to conceal its advance toward Impel Down.

Meanwhile, on the sixth level of the Impel Down, the Infinite Hell.

"Hey, Straw Hat Kid! You bastard, have you found it yet? If you don't hurry, that poison man Magellan is coming!"

"Straw Hat Kid..."

Inside the pitch-black prison, Jinbe slowly raised his head. After hearing a loud commotion coming from afar, he immediately understood what was going on.

"Ace! Where are you, Ace?!"

The next second, a short man wearing a straw hat and a vest ran past the door.

"Wait, Straw Hat Kid!"

Instinctively, Luffy heard a sudden stop and stuck his head out.

"Uncle? Who are you? Do you know me?"

"Ah, I've heard Ace mention you. You're Straw Hat Kid Luffy, Ace's younger brother, right?"

Before Jinbe finish speaking, another head flew over, grabbed Luffy by the neck, and started cursing.

"You bastard, can't you even understand human language?! Hurry up and go back to the first level, let that poisonous man come over, or I'm going to die in the Impel Down..."

The next second, Buggy, who was about to make his grand plans but was accidentally caught and thrown into the Impel Down, was stunned in place as his gaze inadvertently glanced in the direction of the prison.

"Seven Warlords of the Sea, Knight of the Sea Jinbe, what are you doing here?!"

"Because he didn't want to go to war with Whitebeard, he was arrested and imprisoned by the Navy..."

At this point, Jinbe suddenly changed the subject.

"Straw Hat Kid, why are you still in Impel Down? Ace was secretly transferred by the Fleet Admiral three days ago and has already been taken to the execution platform!"

Upon hearing this, Buggy froze on the spot, his eyes nearly popping out of their sockets in shock.

"What did you say?! Did we just make a wasted trip?"

"It's not necessarily a wasted trip, Straw Hat Kid. Let me out. Ace is my friend, and I will lend you a hand to rescue Ace!"

The two looked at each other for a moment, Luffy laughed heartily and nodded repeatedly.

"OK!"

"You're agreeing already? Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you?"

Slightly taken aback, Jinbe casually asked, Luffy shook his head repeatedly.

"You are Ace's friend. Ace would never misjudge someone. Mr. 3, open his cage!"

Upon hearing this name, the figure who had been resting with his eyes closed in the corner of the cell slowly rose, the chains beside him rattling.

"I'm not your little brother, Straw Hat Kid."

Just as Mr. 3, who had run from afar, was about to change shape and simulate a candle, a deep, husky voice rang out from a nearby cell.

"Mr. 3, so you're still alive!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. 3 instinctively froze on the spot, slowly turning his head away.

"Boss... boss! You... you're here too?!"

With an awkward yet polite smile on his face, Mr. 3 was so frightened that he stood frozen in place. Crocodile turned his gaze to the Straw Hat Kid who had inexplicably defeated him.

"Hey, Straw Hat Kid, let me out, how about we make a deal? You help me gain my freedom, and I'll help you rescue Ace..."

Upon hearing this, not only did Buggy shake his head repeatedly, but even Mr. 3 was secretly winking at him.

"Whatever you do, whatever you do, don't let this guy out, or we'll be in big trouble!"

"Straw Hat Boy! What are you still standing here for? Haven't you found Ace Boy yet? Hey, isn't that Crocodile!"

Ambrio Ivankov stood frozen in place, while Crocodile's expression turned extremely ugly.

"Ivankov, the Okama King, how did you end up in Impel Down?"

Ivankov, who had been whispering among himself and had figured out what was going on, chuckled strangely.

"It's alright, Straw Hat Boy, let this guy out. He'll definitely help us. After all, I have a big secret about him, right, Crocodile?"

In an instant, Crocodile's face turned as if it had been smeared with soot from the bottom of a pot, turning black instantly.

"Tch, since that's how it is, I'll keep my promise this time. Mr. 3, let me out."

"Yes, boss!"