"Oh the lights are dimming," a voice announced.
"Lord Ivankov" and "Lord Iva nkov I love you" echoed as neon lights flashed across the vast space between the fifth and sixth levels of Impel Down.
This area was unlike the rest of the prison — blazing with color and noise. Neon lights blinked everywhere, music thumped, and crowds gathered around a massive stage while drinking and eating. From afar it appeared like a women's banquet, but a closer look told the truth.
Every person had a deep voice, thick leg hair, and Adam's apples jutting under makeup. Most wore lipstick and nail polish, dressed in women's clothing and skirts, making it clear this was a crowd of cross‑dressing men — Okama from Impel Down's infamous Peach Garden.
A spotlight settled on the big stage where a figure stood, tall with a shock of purple hair and wearing fishnet stockings and a vibrant outfit.
"Are you ready my little candies" the man called out in a neutral voice.
"Oh oh oh"
"Okama King"
"Lord Ivankov"
"Lord Ivankov"
The crowd erupted with cheers, excitement lighting every face. The man on stage was none other than Emporio Ivankov, commander in the Revolutionary Army, and famous among Okama around the world.
Next to him an Okama musician strummed a guitar, adding rhythm to Ivankov's words.
"Here you will find fine drinks, games, and freedom," Ivankov announced. "And more importantly, to the newcomers we give this toast."
Everyone raised beer mugs shouting to freedom, to the newcomers, to Lord Ivankov. The sound of gulping followed.
Suddenly a voice came from a nearby sewer entrance.
"Hey Rolan is there really a 5.5th level here You aren't lying are you"
Another voice chimed in "Mr Rolan this sewer stinks"
Heads turned as three figures stepped into view.
"Wow Rolan this place is huge and there are a lot of people," said Luffy in amazement.
Ivankov's performance halted completely. He peered down at the newcomers, recognition in his eyes.
"Oh it's Rolan‑boy, Luffy‑boy, and Jinbe‑boy," Ivankov said with amusement.
Luffy's eyes widened, "You know us"
Ivankov chuckled lightly "Of course This is the busiest paradise in all of Impel Down We get news from the outside world here So of course I know you three."
He turned his gaze fully to Rolan and added with overblown flair.
"Rolan leader of the Four Emperors, the World's Strongest Man, and master of Peach Garden boss of the Revolutionary Army."
At once the crowd buzzed like a storm hitting calm water.
"What He is Godslayer Rolan head of the Four Emperors"
"He's the strongest man alive"
"So young too"
"Is that really him Godslayer Rolan"
Rolan ignored the shouting and said to Ivankov, "We are leaving."
Ivankov understood. The 5.5th level was called Paradise for a reason — a place where criminals could drink, dance, enjoy freedom of expression, or lay low. But true freedom meant escaping Impel Down entirely, something even Ivankov dared not attempt while Magellan remained warden.
Before anyone could act, the double doors to Peach Garden burst open.
"Emporio Ivankov!" came a roar.
Everyone turned to see a burly shirtless man wearing prison pants stride in carrying a rocket launcher. He loaded it with theatrical rage.
"I heard you used to be the Queen of Kamakka Kingdom," the burly man growled at Ivankov.
Ivankov's expression fell into horror.
The man continued, voice rough with resentment, "Fifteen years ago when my Whitebeard returned from Kamakka Kingdom he came back as an Okama."
The crowd howled with laughter. Rolan and the others watched with mild interest.
Ivankov was drenched in sweat, looking genuinely alarmed.
"Because my King became an Okama my country was destroyed and my family lost," the burly man said, voice cracking. "As a royal I became a Pirate I never thought I would find you again Here I settle the score of my miserable life."
Ivankov backed away trembling "Please no dont point that at me"
Luffy muttered next to Rolan "Is this the powerful Okama Uncle talked about because he looks kind of weak."
Ivankov continued his dramatic plea "No no no someone will die"
Then a mischievous smile spread across his face. The audience shouted playfully in response.
"So no one will die"
"Fooled again"
"Hahahahaha"
The burly man realized he had been tricked. Anger flashed in his eyes and he pulled the trigger.
Bang
A massive cannonball shot out and flew straight toward Ivankov.
"Hey Ah no" Luffy yelled in warning.
In the path of the cannonball Ivankov blinked calmly amid rising panic.
"Hell Wink"
A pink hormone‑charged aura flared out like a cloud of soft energy. The cannonball reversed mid‑flight, crashing back into the burly man with explosive force.
Cough cough cough
The man coughed violently through smoke and debris.
"Damn it," he spat.
He reached for the rocket launcher, but a looming figure blocked his path. It was Ivankov, towering and confident.
"Emporio Female Hormone"
With those words Ivankov's nails turned into slender needles and began pricking at the burly man's body.
"What are you doing" the man asked confused as he felt no pain at first.
But then his beard began shrinking inch by inch until it disappeared altogether. His rough skin softened muscle by muscle until his chest reshaped into two large breasts.
Shock transformed his voice as well.
"You guy could it be… It's gone," he murmured, his voice shifting higher.
Applause erupted through the crowd.
Clap clap clap clap
The once‑burly man stood there stunned as Ivankov smirked slightly, lively hormone energy still shimmering around him.
Even Luffy was speechless at the spectacle.
"Man Uh wow" Luffy muttered to himself.
Ivankov raised his hands grandly, "Now welcome to Peach Garden Paradise where no one leaves unchanged."
The crowd cheered and the music revived louder than ever.
Rolan simply stepped forward toward the path that continued deeper into the hidden level. Luffy and Jinbe followed after.
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