stonecrandall Chapter 190 A Fateful Encounter, A Beacon of Friendship!
Chapter 190 A Fateful Encounter, A Beacon of Friendship!
Chapter 190 A Fateful Encounter, A Beacon of Friendship!
"This is the third level."
west Yan looked around and stroked his chin, saying, "I didn't expect it to be such a vast desert."
What kind of hell is this?
"It's so hot on this floor!"
Looking at the vast desert ahead, Mr. 3 stuck out his tongue and said, "For someone with the power of candles like me, this place is just too unbearable."
Even before entering the vast desert, Mr. 3 already felt he couldn't take it anymore.
"Where's the way to the next level?" Luffy asked.
"How would we know such a thing!"
"Let's go check things out ahead," west Yan said. "It's better than staying here."
As he spoke, west Yan glanced back at the large gate behind him, thinking to himself, "I don't know how this gate was designed. They didn't even put anything on it to shield the sunlight; it just lets the sun in directly."
Hiss... No, that's not right!
Why is there sunshine here?
Looking up at the high place, a question arose in west Yan's mind.
Where does this light come from?
Thinking of this, west Yan said, "Do you two know how the sunlight gets in here?"
"How would we know such a thing?" Mr. 3 said helplessly. "Maybe the Navy used some special method."
"Perhaps it's a plant similar to the Sun Tree Eve," Bucky guessed.
"Sun Tree Eve?"
"Yes." Bucky nodded and said, "We went to Fishman Island back then and saw a similar scene there. It was because of the Sun Tree Eve that they gained light."
After saying that, Bucky paused for a moment, then continued:
"This plant absorbs sunlight from the sea surface and then releases it through its roots."
"That's why Fishman Island has sunshine."
After he finished speaking, a look of emotion appeared on Bucky's face.
Fishman Island was decades ago, hasn't it? So much time has passed without us realizing it.
"So that's how it is." west Yan stroked his chin and said, "This world really does have all sorts of amazing plants."
First there were sword trees and needles on one layer, and then something resembling a sun tree appeared on this layer. I wonder if there will be anything more interesting next.
"You actually went to Fishman Island?"
Mr.3 looked at Bucky in shock. This guy didn't seem like the kind of fighter with a bounty of over 100 million, yet he had been to Fishman Island.
"Ah, but that was all when I was a kid," Bucky said, waving his hand.
After saying that, Bucky walked away without looking back, clearly having no intention of giving Mr. 3 a detailed explanation.
Ultimately, he couldn't reveal that he was a member of the Pirate King's crew, otherwise he would definitely be targeted and hunted down by the Navy!
"When you were little?"
Mr. 3 stared at Bucky's retreating figure, lost in thought.
His intuition told him that this man might be unusual, but now was not the time to think about such things. Even if he wanted to find out about the other party, he would have to leave here first.
With that thought in mind, Mr. 3 stopped thinking and quickly ran forward to catch up with the people ahead.
"Hey, Luffy, slow down!" west Yan shouted.
"Hurry up, I see prison cells ahead!"
As Luffy charged ahead, he gazed at the distant prison cells and said, "Perhaps someone there knows the way down."
"cell?"
Mr. 3 and Buggy exchanged a glance, then charged towards Luffy together.
If there were something to shelter them from the heat, they wouldn't be so hot.
"Prison cell number one."
west Yan stroked his chin and said, "Then let's go take a look."
If we could get the way down from these people, we wouldn't need to search for the gate in this vast desert.
With that thought in mind, west Yan quickly rushed forward.
Soon, the group arrived at the prison cell that Luffy had seen.
"Why do these people look so wrinkled?" Luffy said, looking around the cell. "They look just like Granny Zai."
west Yan: ....
"Show some respect for your mother-in-law, you rascal!"
"sorry....
Seeing west Yan raise his fist, Luffy promptly apologized.
Bucky was stunned by how quickly the apology was delivered.
Is this how a captain behaves?
Xi Yan shook his head and ignored the guy.
Seeing that west Yan hadn't beaten him up, Luffy immediately regained his energy, then turned to the cell and said, "Hey, do you guys even know the way to the fourth floor?"
Unfortunately, after hearing Luffy's words, these guys merely glanced at him before closing their eyes again, without even bothering to speak.
Luffy: ? ? ?
What does that mean?
"It seems they've been here for quite some time," Mr. 3 said. "They probably don't even have the strength to speak anymore."
"What do you mean?"
"This is the third level of the hunger hell," Mr. 3 explained. "Here, not only do you not get food and water, but you also have to endure the extreme heat."
"Given time, even if these people are all powerful pirates with bounties of 5000 million or more, they will end up in this miserable state."
After saying that, Mr. 3 turned his head, pointed to the skeleton nailed to the wood in front of him, and said:
That was their ultimate fate.
After saying that, Mr. 3 sighed.
He just hoped they wouldn't end up like these guys, dying a miserable death here.
"How do you know all this so well?" west Yan glanced at Mr. 3 and said, "Do you perhaps know the way to the fourth floor?"
As he spoke, west Yan's eyes turned unfriendly.
If this kid knows something but doesn't report it, he wouldn't mind teaching him a lesson.
"Unfortunately, I didn't know that," Mr. 3 said helplessly. "I only heard this information from others."
Those of them who have been imprisoned for a long time occasionally receive some information about the place, which is one of the ways they pass the time.
west Yan nodded upon hearing this, and said nothing more.
Just then, Luffy's stomach rumbled, immediately attracting the attention of the three.
"Haha, I'm hungry," Luffy said, scratching his head.
Without realizing it, all the food I had eaten earlier had been completely digested.
"Let's eat first then."
"Huh?!?!"
Mr. 3 and Bucky looked at west Yan in shock and said, "You're still thinking about eating at a time like this?"
No, they're in the underwater prison!
Also, where do you get food in a place like this?
Did you grill these guys in front of you?
Damn it, they don't eat people!
"Nonsense, how can you have the strength to fight if you're not full?"
"That's still not possible..."
Before Bucky could finish speaking, a strange sound was heard.
"The Way of the Human-Demon!"
"The Way of the Human-Demon!"
"This humble servant's path of the transvestite!"
"Wow, how can someone have so much energy in this kind of environment?" Bucky exclaimed in shock. "Who is this person?"
According to Mr. 3, the people here have no way to get food and water!
Under these conditions, how can this guy still have so much energy?
This is definitely no ordinary person!
"Why does this voice sound so familiar?" Mr. 3 frowned.
"What, you know him?"
"I feel like that voice is from one of my colleagues," Mr. 3 said. "Straw Hat Kid, remember that transvestite you met in Alabasta?"
"A ladyboy?"
Luffy tilted his head and looked at Mr. 3, not understanding the meaning of the words "woman."
"It's that Mr. 2 who can transform into other people!"
"Is that Xiao Feng?"
Luffy's eyes lit up as he remembered who the other person was.
Then, Luffy excitedly looked at Xiyan and said, "Hey, Xiyan, quick, let's go rescue Xiao Feng too!"
He thought the other person had been killed by the navy, but... the other person was still alive!
How could this not excite him?
"Oh, let's go then," west Yan said with a smile.
I never expected to run into that guy here. Maybe... it's fate.
Well, they might also find out the route to the lower levels from the other side, who knows?
With that in mind, the group quickly ran forward and soon arrived at their target area.
"Is this the guy?" Bucky said.
Bucky's lips twitched as he watched Bon Clay excitedly spinning around in his cell, unsure of what to say.
"What does this heat matter? My path as a transvestite will not be defeated by this environment!"
"Hahaha!"
"Bon Clay, it really is you!" Luffy rushed to the cell door, excitedly looking at Bon Clay and saying, "I'm so glad you're still alive!"
"A little straw hat?"
Bon Clay paused for a moment, staring at Luffy lying in front of the cell, then burst into laughter, saying, "Hahaha!"
I never expected to meet you here, little straw hat!
"Hahaha..."
"Huh?!"
Suddenly realizing what was happening, Bon Clay looked at Luffy in shock and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Ah, and Mr. 3 too!"
"Am I just a side trip?" Mr. 3 quipped.
Ignoring Mr. 3's words, Foncrae excitedly asked, "Were you arrested too?"
"Ah, no, I'm here to save Ace."
"Save Ace?"
"Yes!"
Watching the two chatting amiably, Bucky glanced at Mr. 3 and asked, "What's the deal with this rare beast?"
"That's just how he is, you'll get used to it," Mr. 3 said, shaking his head helplessly.
For some reason, Mr.3 suddenly regretted telling Xiyan what had happened.
But now that we're here, we can't just leave them alone.
"I never imagined you came here to save your brother. I'm utterly astonished," Feng Kelei said, wiping away his tears. "In that case, let me lend you a hand!"
"Really? Xiao Feng, you're willing to help me save Ace?"
"That's right!"
Feng Kelei said firmly, "When a friend needs help, I will naturally lend a hand!"
As a principled transvestite, he was determined to help Little Straw Hat rescue Fire Fist Ace!
"Thank you so much, Xiao Feng!"
"There's no need for thanks between the little straw hat and me!"
"Hahaha!"
After laughing, Fun Clay looked at Mr. 3 and said, "Mr. 3, open my hand for me."
"understood."
Looking at the expectant look in the other person's eyes, Mr. 3 sighed deeply.
I don't know if meeting this guy is a blessing or a curse.
"Let's go, let's find a place to eat first," west Yan said.
"Where's the food?" Bucky complained.
"Don't worry, I brought it."
Looking at west Yan's confident face, Buggy's eyes were full of doubt.
Where exactly did they put the food?
"Is there anything to eat?" Funker asked, his eyes shining.
Yes, there are.
"That's wonderful!" Little Feng exclaimed excitedly, spinning around in circles. "I haven't eaten anything in so long!"
If he can eat his fill, he will be able to unleash even greater power!
This would greatly increase the chances of rescuing Fire Fist Ace!
"By the way, Feng, do you know how to get to the fourth floor?" Luffy asked.
"I know," Feng Kelei grinned. "I'll take you there in a bit!"
"profound!"
"Is this the sixth level of infinite hell?!"
"Yes," Hannibal nodded. "Those who can be imprisoned here are basically all famous figures on the high seas."
"I see."
Hancock nodded, but her brows furrowed unconsciously.
"The sixth level... According to Magellan's previous statement, this sixth level is the top secret of the underwater prison, and only a small number of people know about it."
In that case, will west Yan and the others still be able to find this place?
Damn it, if only she could pass on information to Xiyan.
"Alright, we've arrived."
Hannibal pointed to the cell in front and said, "This is the cell where Fire Fist Ace is being held."
Then, the man walked to the front of the cell, looked at the two people inside, and said, "Hey, Fire Fist Ace, wake up, someone's here to see you."
"Um?"
Ace opened his eyes upon hearing this, glanced at Hannibal, and said, "Someone came to see me?"
Could it be that Grandpa has come again?
After thinking about it, Ace dismissed the idea, since the other party had come by not long ago!
Thinking of this, Ace asked, "Who is it?"
"Let me introduce you properly~" Hannibal coughed lightly, then looked at Hancock with excitement and said, "This is her, the legendary Shichibukai, the Empress of Amazon Lily, the world's most beautiful woman, the Pirate Empress—"
Lady Boa Hancock!!
"Haha, once I become the warden, please, Lady Hancock, marry me!"
"Hancock..."
"Bang!"
Before Hannibal could finish speaking, Magellan slapped him to the ground.
"What are you saying, you bastard?!"
What if saying such strange things to a guest angers the woman?
"I'm sorry... but I still really want to be the warden."
Magellan's lips twitched. What an idiot.
"The Pirate Empress?"
Ace frowned as he looked at Hancock, wondering why this woman had come to see him.
There didn't seem to be any anxiety between them; he didn't even know the other person!
"Haha, it's actually the legendary Pirate Empress?!" the surrounding pirates exclaimed excitedly. "No wonder she's so beautiful!"
"Quick, give her to me!"
"Pirate Empress, come play in our cell, I'll treat you well!"
"Haha, you're right!"
"Woman, come here quickly!"
Unfortunately, these voices had no effect on Hancock; she simply ignored them.
"Damn it, shut up, all of you!!" Magellan roared. "Can't you see they have something to say?!"
"Stop your nonsense, you bastard who only knows how to have diarrhea all day long!"
"That's right, hahaha!"
"You bastard who only knows how to have diarrhea, get that woman to me right now!"
"Hahaha!"
"Click!"
Magellan's face contorted with bulging veins, and a terrifying killing intent was immediately released.
"Who do you think you're talking to?!" Magellan coldly stared at the pirates and said, "I'm the warden of this underwater prison!"
"boom!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, terrifying venom appeared on Magellan's body, turning him into a poisonous creature. Then, without hesitation, the man attacked the pirates on both sides, turning the pirates in the cell purple!
"Damn it, they actually did it..."
"Damn it, give me the antidote! Give me the antidote now!"
"Magellan, you bastard!"
"It hurts so much! It hurts so much!"
"You bunch of sea scum, don't forget I'm the warden of this underwater prison, with the power and authority to execute you all on the spot!" Magellan said coldly. "So when you see me, you'd better tuck your tails between your legs!"
Seeing Magellan covered in venom, the pirates felt as if they had been choked and dared not utter a single word.
Seeing this, Magellan snorted coldly and collected all the venom on his body.
If these guys knew what was good for them, he wouldn't bother with these scum of the sea.
Magellan then turned to Hancock, smiled, and said, "Alright, Boa Hancock, please continue."
"No, it's all over."
"Huh?!"
Magellan looked at Hancock in shock and said, "It's over so quickly?"
He had just finished showing off his power, and the talks were already over?
"Hannibal, what did they just say?"
"How would I know?" Hannibal said to Magellan speechlessly, "You were spraying poison gas everywhere just now, I didn't dare stay here."
He didn't want to be poisoned by this bastard before he became warden.
Magellan frowned and glanced at Hancock upon hearing this, but he didn't say anything. He simply nodded and left with his men.
Although I don't know exactly what they said, as long as they're not causing trouble, it's fine.
"Alright, you've seen it all. Now it's time for me to come to Marine Headquarters," Vice Admiral Rat said. "Is that alright, Boa Hancock?"
"Rest assured, I will keep my promise."
Hancock glanced one last time at the cell behind her, thinking, "Westflame, I hope you get here safely."
She has done everything she could; now it's just a matter of whether west Yan and the others can get here and rescue the person.
With these feelings in mind, Hancock and the others left.
After everyone left, the sixth floor returned to its usual bustling state.
"That damn diarrhea bastard, he really went all out."
"Damn it, why our cell of all times?"
"Hahaha, serves you right for being so close to that guy!"
"That damned Magellan, don't let me out, or I'll kill him!"
Hearing the various sounds outside, Jinbe shook his head, then looked at Ace and asked, "Mr. Ace, what did that woman say to you?"
She said my brother came here with his friends to rescue me.
"Wh...what?!"
Seeing the expression on Ace's face, Jinbe's face was filled with disbelief.
He never imagined that anyone in this world would dare to break into the underwater prison to rescue people.
This is insane!
At that moment, Jinbe felt a strong curiosity about the two people who dared to break in.
He desperately wanted to know what kind of person would dare to commit such a feat!