"Hahaha! You're unexpectedly strong, Straw Hat! And this man… I've never heard of him before! Shiryu, we still have big things to do. There will be opportunities to fight in the future!"
Blackbeard used the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit to strike Luffy, but due to his unique physique, Luffy's attacks caused him pain as well.
The most important thing now was to move forward with his plan. Jinbe stopped Luffy, and Luffy didn't want to waste any more time.
As for Victor, Blackbeard had already taken note of him. He felt a premonition that Victor was extraordinary.
"Next time we meet, I'll chop off your head with the knife in my hand, Victor!"
Shiryu retracted his sword, still full of murderous intent, but he had to admit Victor's swordsmanship was frightening. He couldn't risk being entangled here for long.
That guy Magellan should be arriving soon… Shiryu wondered how furious he would be when he saw Hannibal's miserable state.
"Oh? Fine, I'll be waiting for you, Shiryu! Next time we meet, let's see who dies!!!"
Victor's lips curled into a deep sneer.
Next time we meet?
That's Marinford! Thunder Fruit…!
With the power of the God of Thunder, Victor thought, he could definitely survive a confrontation with Shiryu.
"Hahaha! Your name is Victor, I remember it! Even Fire Fist Ace isn't as arrogant as you!"
Blackbeard laughed wildly. He was becoming increasingly interested in this man.
Victor didn't respond. Facing an ambitious man like Blackbeard, he had to remain cautious. After all, this was the man who had plotted against the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy!
Victor held no hatred toward Blackbeard, and since the system hadn't triggered any conflict option, there was no need for confrontation.
"Your name is Blackbeard, right? I heard an unknown pirate from Whitebeard's ship became your successor and joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Strange that you should have been summoned by the Navy Headquarters—why are you here? Such behavior risks losing your hard-earned title!"
"Hahaha! It's all part of the plan. Am I obligated to tell you everything, Mr. Crocodile?"
"No, actually, I'm not interested," Crocodile said, cigar in mouth. Even facing Blackbeard's mysterious dark powers, he remained calm.
One thing was certain: Blackbeard had an ulterior motive for coming to Impel Down. But it wasn't his concern.
"Hahaha, what a cold guy!" Blackbeard smiled. Crocodile wouldn't interfere with his plans, so there was no need for further explanation.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions erupted from behind!
"Hey! Hey! What's going on back there?!"
Mr. 2 Bon Clay, practicing his leg skills, shouted at the fugitives behind him.
"Haaa! Magellan is here!"
The fugitives panicked. The most powerful man in Impel Down—the Poison Man, Magellan—had arrived. If they were entangled by him, their escape would be nearly impossible.
"Captain Blackbeard, we need to step aside! Otherwise, Magellan will tie us up endlessly!"
Shiryu left Blackbeard and his group to fend for themselves.
"Victor, Straw Hat, hurry and leave! Straw Hat, if you get poisoned by Magellan again, you won't survive!"
The Shemale Queen Ivankov, in female form, shouted to the retreating crew.
Due to Blackbeard's presence, most of the guards from the fourth floor to the exit were defeated, making the escape team's journey easier.
"Hahaha! Magellan finally shows up!"
Blackbeard laughed as he saw the tall figure approaching. "If he defeats Magellan, the strongest man in the prison, Level 6 will be open to us, right?"
Blackbeard and his four men moved forward to confront the poisonous man.
"Hahaha! Are you Magellan?"
"You must be Blackbeard!"
Magellan's eyes burned with fury. In his view, Blackbeard, Victor, and the Straw Hats were all criminals who deserved execution.
"That's right!" Blackbeard grinned confidently. He wanted to defeat Magellan and see his plan through.
Poison Dragon!!!
Magellan transformed, a giant venomous dragon bursting forth from behind him, pouncing on Blackbeard and his crew.
"Ah!!!!"
They had never seen Magellan's poisonous dragon before. Before they could react, all five were engulfed. Venom splashed over their bodies as the dragon tore through the passage.
"I don't have time to ask why you're here!"
Magellan's poisonous dragon dispatched the enemies with a single strike. Except for Victor, everyone else was poisoned and immobilized.
Magellan ignored Blackbeard's suffering and advanced, intent on capturing Victor and the Straw Hats, the culprits behind the cholera outbreak.
"Ah!! What is this?! Poison?! Damn it!!"
Blackbeard writhed in pain, feeling the full force of Magellan, the strongest man in Impel Down. His carelessness had cost him dearly.
"Hannibal… you've done well, holding on this long. Please don't die. Only you can inherit my position!"
Magellan spotted the unconscious Hannibal. He had fought admirably and truly embodied justice. A medical team rushed to treat him.
Magellan continued forward. Victor and the Straw Hats, as well as those daring fugitives, were his next targets.
Ivankov, at the rear of the escape team, witnessed Blackbeard and his crew being instantly overwhelmed by Magellan.
Magellan's poison was too strong. In Ivankov's view, only her hormonal abilities could resist it. She would cover the rear, sacrificing herself, if necessary, to buy the Straw Hats and Victor time to escape.
"You want to cover the rear… aren't you afraid of being executed by me?"
Magellan was surprised to see Ivankov ready to sacrifice herself.
"Hey, Magellan! Who do you want to execute? You won't be walking away unscathed!"
Ivankov was shocked… until she saw Victor returning.
"Hehe!! Victor! Why are you back? Go! Magellan's poison is too strong! Let me cover your retreat!"
Victor waved back. "Is that Magellan's poison? Doesn't seem to affect me…!"