Luffy and Jinbe both stared in stunned silence.
"What's happening A big guy turned into a woman" Luffy blinked as he rubbed his eyes, then looked again, and sure enough it was a woman now.
Jinbe's eyes nearly popped out of his head, his own jaw dropping as he touched his chest nervously.
"Is this…is this Ivankov the Queen of Queers' ability I've heard of it but it's my first time seeing someone transformed into a woman Such an absurd ability"
At the sight of the newly transformed man now clearly a woman, every Okama in the arena began whistling and cheering.
It wasn't because they were enamored with the woman, rather they were applauding Ivankov's skill.
"As expected of the Queen of Okama"
"As expected of Lord Ivankov"
"What an extraordinary show"
"This performance is as fantastic as ever"
"As expected of the Queen of our New Queers"
Their cheers were relentless, every shout piercing the former man‑turned‑woman's dignity.
The transformed figure covered their ample chest with one hand while clutching ill‑fitting pants with the other, bewilderment etched across the face.
A strange flush of embarrassment rose steadily.
Ivankov looked toward the transformed person and declared cheerfully, "Your father always wanted to become a woman Now look how fabulous it is Two mothers and one daughter what a happy family"
He spun with the microphone and grinned, "Whether you're a man a woman or a Queer just live as you please Heh‑ha"
Then he winked at the newly made woman, "You agree right"
Both Luffy and Jinbe's jaws hung open, completely shocked by Ivankov's bizarre antics.
Even Rolan closed his eyes briefly, unwilling to witness the spectacle.
Ivankov then began to sing at full volume, "Whether man or woman we have long since surpassed the boundaries of gender This is the New Human the New Queer This is the Paradise of the New Humans Heh‑ha"
The crowd erupted in adoration.
"Lord Ivan"
"Lord Ivan"
With a smiling face Ivankov reached toward the transformed woman.
"Welcome to the New Humans," he called.
The woman blushed deep red and stammered, "Ah I'm so shy…"
Before anyone could react they pulled up their pants and bolted away from the crowd.
Ivankov waved without a hint of anger, "He still has some sense of shame Guess there's still a long way to go before he's a true New Human Heh‑ha"
"Lord Ivan"
"Lord Ivan"
The cheers resumed throughout the arena.
Rolan finally spoke without emotion, "Enough let's go We don't have much time."
Meanwhile deep in Impel Down five figures made their entrance.
"Weh‑hahaha what a dark gloomy place," someone laughed.
"Hohohoho this is Impel Down the largest prison in the World of course it's dark," came another voice.
"Ze‑hahahaha, Burgess, Laffitte don't say that maybe we'll find future comrades here," another man said with manic excitement.
This group was Teach's crew, swaggering past piles of fallen guards.
A bloodied guard lay propped against the wall, looking up at Blackbeard with resentment in his eyes.
"Hey Teach you're one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea why attack us"
Blackbeard turned his gaze to the guard, his grin cruel and unconcerned.
"Ze‑hahahaha you still remember I'm a Shichibukai We're merely inspecting Impel Down's performance," he said then continued forward, ignoring the man entirely.
Buruburu Buruburu
The Den Den Mushi in Magellan's hand vibrated with urgency. A terrified voice came through.
"Hello Warden Magellan Bl‑bl‑Blackbeard has invaded Impel Down!"
"Nani" Magellan's voice shot up in shock "Blackbeard Teach has also entered Impel Down Isn't he a Shichibukai"
"Yes Warden Blackbeard broke down Impel Down's gate and wounded our guards He didn't treat us as allies at all"
Magellan was stunned for a moment then said, "Understood You all tend to the injured I'll have Vice‑Warden Hannyabal handle this."
He hung up the phone and dialed another Den Den Mushi.
Soon a voice answered, "Hello this is Warden Hannyabal Who are you Looking for Oh no I said I was Warden and now my ambition is revealed This is Vice‑Warden Hannyabal Who are you looking for"
Magellan ignored the rambling and ordered, "Hannyabal the Seven Warlord Blackbeard has invaded and should be on the second level You're assigned to deal with him I'm heading to the sixth level to stop Rolan!"
"Oh Good" the Den Den Mushi beeped with excitement.
On the sixth level in the special detention quarters a lock clicked open.
The heavy iron door slid aside and a tall figure stepped out.
Guards nearby stared in fear as the towering man spoke calmly, "Fire."
A guard fumbled for a match and struck it to life.
The flame revealed a man over three meters tall dressed in the Impel Down chief guard uniform.
It was Shiryu of the Rain, once Impel Down's Chief Guard before his imprisonment.
A Den Den Mushi in a guard's hand buzzed lazily.
"Shiryu how does it feel to be out of the cell"
Shiryu lowered his head and spoke into the shell, "Honestly facing an empty cell every day was monotonous I wanted to die."
He took a slow drag from his cigar and continued, "But now you have me working again You won't put me back in a cell after I suppress Level Six right Magellan"
Magellan's voice replied from the Den Den Mushi, "You committed a capital crime This is a temporary release After you pacify the prisoners on the sixth level you'll be returned to your cell No next time."
Shiryu exhaled smoke without concern. "Oh well thanks anyway."
A guard handed him a two‑meter sword.
"Chief Guard Shiryu this is your personal blade."
Shiryu took the sword and closed his eyes feeling its weight.
"A sword It's been ages since I held one."
He slowly drew the blade out. "It's been too long old friend Time to taste fresh blood again."
As steel slid free a red gleam flashed across the edge.
That light reflected in Shiryu's eyes filling him with bloodthirsty anticipation.
A chilling aura instantly emanated from him so cold the guards felt it creeping from their feet to their heads making them shiver as though they were buried in ice.
"Ch‑Chief Guard Shiryu"
As the red light faded Shiryu re‑sheathed his sword and walked forward.
Where he stood lay a trail of guards who had fallen in his wake.
"As long as monsters like you exist on the seas the innocent will never find peace or safety from losing their loved ones," a Marine's voice echoed.
"Therefore I will imprison you heinous criminals In this fortress of terror if it falls all the World will drown in endless fear."
"Zehahaha then try defending it," came a mocking laugh.