Shiryu of the Rain.

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Impel Down:

In this critical moment, the prison guards found themselves breathless, their collective gaze fixated on the manga volume, expressions of sheer astonishment etched across their faces.

"Shiryu of the Rain? Is this his future title?"

"Has Shiryu-san really committed such an act!?" 

"Unbelievable! Shiryu-sama has indeed been confined to Level 6!"

"Could this be a glimpse into the future...!? The prospect is incredibly daunting!"

"Even the highest-ranking officer has met with imprisonment! It's truly beyond belief!"

"But engaging in the brutal slaughter of prisoners like sheep—"

"Hold your tongue... Shiryu-sama will hear you, and you may end up being the sheep destined for the slaughter..."

The unfolding scenario caught everyone off guard, Magellan included, who had not anticipated such a turn of events.

"Zehahaha~ Quite intriguing..." 

Teach chuckled, casting his amused gaze upon Shiryu and the unfolding developments in the chapter.

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Chapter's Events: 

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"The prison has one more person with immense strength… Impel Down's head guard," Ivankov continued revealing the prison's secrets to Bon-chan.

"Shiryu of the Rain. His strength is on par with Warden Magellan's…!! If you take into account how Magellan is out of commission for short periods of time, the one to really worry about was Shiryu."

"As strong as Magellan…!!?" Bon-chan's mouth widened in shock upon hearing that.

Magellan alone was enough to instill despair in them, but the addition of another person of equal threat level would only multiply their despair.

Ivankov, indifferent to Bon Clay's shock, continued, "These two formed the backbone of Impel Down's impregnable walls."

In the background, the shadowy figure of Shiryu emerged, carrying a sword dripping with the blood of the prisoners he had dispatched.

[Flashback] 

Magellan looked at the severed bodies of the prisoners, then at Shiryu standing amidst the corpses.

"Shiryu…!! What are you doing…!!!?" Magellan exclaimed in anger.

"What, you ask?" Shiryu replied with a questioning tone.

"The prisoners aren't just for your amusement! Shiryu!!!" Magellan shouted.

"Who cares… If I cut down this trash…?" Shiryu said disdainfully. 

[End of Flashback]

Ivankov grabbed a large piece of meat and began consuming it while talking about Shiryu.

"He massacred many prisoners for no apparent reason." 

"He was labeled a dangerous threat and imprisoned on Level 6."

"I hadn't even heard of that…!! Even if that happened before I was caught..." Bon-chan was surprised after hearing these revelations.

"The most devil woman in the history of piracy, Catarina Devon…" 

"The gigantic battleship, SanJuan Wolf… The drinker, Vasco Shot… Pirates who would make you shiver just by hearing their names…"

"There're even people on Level 6 who did things so unspeakable, they didn't even appear in the newspapers and are now only the subjects of legends…" 

Ivankov recalled one of them and mentioned, "Your former boss is there too, and he's not too happy about it," referring to Crocodile.

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"So, this is indeed the reality that unfolded…"

The gaze of 22-year-old Shiryu bore intense emotions as he observed Magellan.

"Hmph! And what does it matter? I don't fault my counterpart for casting you into the cell; butchering prisoners without just cause is utterly unacceptable."

Magellan snorted, affirming that he would replicate his counterpart's actions from the manga if Shiryu were to repeat such deeds.

"Hahaha! You're no longer the Prison Warden, so you hold no authority over—" Shiryu chuckled wickedly, casting a meaningful glance at Teach.

Teach swiftly grasped the situation, his smile deepening as he addressed Magellan, "I am the prison warden now. Even if you were the prison guardian, you lack the necessary authorities to bring my subordinates into the prison, Zehahaha!"

"It is Shiryu's prerogative as a senior Jailer to mete out punishment to the prisoners as he deems fit."

A stern expression hardened Magellan's face; he comprehended the implication of Teach's words. 

This indicated that Shiryu had aligned himself with Teach, at Magellan's own expense.

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"Are you, by any chance, Catarina Devon?"

Both Teach and Shiryu returned to the first floor of Impel Down, trailed by Magellan and Hannyabal.

Teach positioned himself in front of the cell, scrutinizing the specific name mentioned by Ivankov in the manga.

The 14-year-old girl raised her head with difficulty to meet the gaze of the prison officers.

If only she hadn't forsaken her identity as a hunter... this remorse lingered incessantly throughout her imprisonment.

"That's correct. What do you desire?" she inquired cautiously.

"Zehahaha… Will an unassuming child like yourself evolve into the most nefarious woman in pirate history?"

"On what grounds?" Teach inquired. 

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Sorbet Kingdom:

"Hiiha! This is truly remarkable, utterly intriguing!"

"My counterpart in the manga is a treasure trove of information! As anticipated by the most efficient officer of the Revolutionary Army! Even while incarcerated, he operates in silence! N~fufufu!"

Ivankov brimmed with enthusiasm after witnessing his manga counterpart unveil a plethora of information concerning the intricacies of Impel Down's levels, its officers, their personal exploits, and the most perilous inmates on Level 6!

Crocodile drew a deep breath upon discovering Ivankov's mention in the manga... 

'He is aware of my existence as well... I sincerely hope that my counterpart in the manga has no affiliations or intersections with him!'

Such hopes lingered in Crocodile's heart.

"I am eager to witness your counterpart's reaction in the manga upon learning that Luffy is my son," Dragon remarked with a smile while directing his gaze at Ivankov.

"Undoubtedly, significant changes are on the horizon. I am willing to leverage everything to assist him!" exclaimed Ivankov.

"And what exactly do you plan to assist him with? A transformation into a beautiful young woman, perhaps? Buwahahaha!" Garp quipped, inserting his pinkie into his nose for emphasis.

"Hasn't your counterpart already stated that everything will conclude for Ace once Luffy wakes up?" Garp's frustration surfaced at this moment.

"Luffy will awaken long before that... he will recover," Dragon affirmed with unwavering conviction.

"I am committed to aiding him in reaching Ace as swiftly as possible! I am confident in that wager."

In response, Crocodile regarded Ivankov with derisive glances upon hearing that.

Dragon turned his gaze to Crocodile before offering a smile.

"You may very well evolve into a formidable ally for my son."

"Huh?"

"Do you share that belief, Dragon-san?" Crocodile inquired.

"Well, I don't anticipate that your assistance will match the caliber of what Kuma did, but perhaps you could prove to be a valuable ally."

Little Bonney widened her eyes in astonishment upon hearing this.

"Does my father considered as an ally to the Strawhat Pirates?"

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Chapter 659: Luffy's Escape Death.

Chapter 660: The Return…

Chapter 661: Events are going to become more thrilling from now on.

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