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  Coby colpsed to the ground, his body hitting the cold stoh a thud. "Coby!" Bon Kurei rushed to his side, panicked. His eyes widened as he noticed a gaping hole in Coby’s stomach, blood spilling out.

  “What the hell?! How did this happen?” Bon Kurei muttered, looking around for help. But the area was still in chaos from the riot they had started.

  Coby groaned but managed a weak smile. “Don’t worry... I’m fine,” he said, his voice strained. He wasn’t lying — the wound wasn’t real. His schedule was moving too fast, and he o dey things. Ace wasn’t his priority right now, but keeping the Summit War on track was. If he pyed his cards right, he would have access to hundreds of abilities and a massive amount of SP once Marineford erupted into chaos. The war had to happen, even if it meant Ad Whitebeard died. Not that Coby cared much about Ayway.

  The Newkama residents immediately rushed to Coby’s aid, carrying him to a room where they id him on a soft bed. Emporio Ivankov followed behind, keeping a close eye on him as Bon Kurei frantically expined what had happened. Coby remaiill, his eyes half-closed as he pnned his moves, waiting for the right moment to act.

  “I don’t know what hit him, Iva-, but it’s bad! We have to do something!” Bon Kurei ag, his clear.

  Ivankov leaned over Coby, eyes narrowing as he examihe wound. “This oough. But I’ll do what I . Hormone surgery should stabilize him. Prepare the medical tools!”

  As the residents hurried to fetch supplies, Coby listeuning out the noise around him. His thoughts drifted. "I wonder if Kuma listeo my suggestion. If he did, this trip will be worth it. If not, it’s all wasted. But I couldn’t leave it to ce."

  Ivankov began his treatment, iing healing hormones into Coby’s body, the procedure causing some pain but doing its job. Bon Kurei watched anxiously from the er. “Coby! Hold on! Iva-’s the best! You’ll be up in no time!”

  [Skill S initiated on 'Horu Horu no Mi (Horm-Horm Fruit)'. Analysis in progress… The Horu Horu no Mi is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that grants the ability to manipute hormones, allowing the user to alter a person’s body structure, biological funs, aal state. This includes geransformation, boosting or suppressing physical capabilities, accelerating healing, and even indug emotional shifts. Advaeiques enhanbat performance, such as Tension Hormones, which grant a temporary surge in energy even when fatally wounded, and Healing Hormones, which rapidly treat severe injuries at the cost of long-term stamina. The ability also allows external modifications, making it an invaluable tool for both bat and medical applications. Due to its versatility, life-altering effects, and enha capabilities, this is sidered a highly unique and powerful Devil Fruit. Estimated cost for full acquisition: 280,000 SP. Please firm if you wish to proceed with the Skill S and acquisition.]

  Coby let out a small groan, his body responding to Ivankov’s hormone iions. His energy was slowly returning, but he wasn’t about to let them know just yet. He ime to process everything, get his strategy straight. The chaos in Impel Down was growing, and soon, the real work would begin.

  Ivankov stepped back, wiping sweat from his brow. “There. He’ll o rest, but the healing should ki soon enough.” He turo Bon Kurei, his eyes narrowing. “What exactly happened, Bon-? You didn’t tell me the full story.”

  Hours ter when Coby 'came to be', he got up from his bed and approached Ivankov, keeping his toired. "I have a message from an old friend of yours. Big fel. we talk in private?"

  Ivankov raised an eyebrow, intrigued. He gestured for Coby to follow him into a nearby room, the noise of the Newkama Land fading as they moved away from the crowd. Onside, Ivankov turo face Coby, his curiosity evident. "Alright, spill it."

  Coby wasted no time, started to bullshit. "Kuma told me about you. Said there was a rumor you would be here."

  Ivankov's eyes widened slightly. "Kuma? He said that?"

  Coby nodded. After Kuma sent the crew all around the world, his mind would be removed, and he would turn into a full robot anyway. No one could falsify his cims. Coby then said, "My captain, the son of Monkey D. Dragon, has a brother in this prison—Ace. I know you're a Revolutionary, just like Kuma."

  Ivankov was certain now Coby was telling the truth. Many knew Ivankov was a Revolutionary, but few knew Kuma was ooo. Still, the revetion shook him.

  “D-Dragon has a son?” Ivankov asked, his eyes widening.

  Coby nodded. “Yeah, Monkey D. Luffy. He’s my captain.”

  Ivankov blinked in disbelief. “And he has a brother? That means he’s Dragon’s son too?”

  Coby didn’t correct him, letting the misuanding slide. “Ace is the Sed Division ander of the Whitebeard Pirates. He’s scheduled for public execution soon.”

  Ivankov’s jaw dropped. “Whitebeard will never let that happen.”

  Coby nodded agaily. But that’s why I’m here. We o move fast.”

  Ivankov began pag, muttering under his breath. “Dragon… Will he get involved too? I ’t sit idle in this prison any longer.”

  Coby saw his ce. “Let’s get to the sixth floor.”

  Ivankov paused, giving Coby a sharp look. “You’ve got guts, kid. But you’re right. If Ace is about to be executed, it’s going to turn the world upside down.” He smirked, “I’ve been itg to shake things up around here anyway.”

  They hurried through the hidden passage, moving deeper into Impel Down. Bon Kurei followed closely, barely able to tain his excitement. “Iva-, you’re really going to do it?!” he squealed.

  Ivankov grinned widely, his eyes gleaming. “Oh, it’s going to be Hee-Haw!!”

  They desded quickly, each level colder and more oppressive tha. The sixth floor, the Eternal Hell, held the worst of the worst—pirates so dangerous that the world preferred tet they existed. The air was thick with tension, and the prisoners in their cells were a dangerous breed, many of them staring at Coby and Ivankov with murderous i.

  “Alright, we’re here,” Coby said as they stepped onto the cold stone floor of Level Six. “This is where the real monsters are locked up.”

  Ivankov gnced around. “No kidding. Some of these guys make the rest of Impel Down look like child’s py.”

  When they reached Ace's cell, it was empty. Only Jinbei remained, bruised and bloodied, ed to the wall. The Fishman raised his head as the door creaked open. His eyes settled on Coby, assessing him for a brief moment.

  "You... Are you the Vice-Captain of Ace's brother?" Jinbei asked, his voice rough.

  Coby nodded. “That’s right.”

  Jinbei shook his head with a tired sigh. “You’re too te. I re they already took Aarineford.”

  Coby frowned, 'ched his fist in desperation'. “Damn it… then I have to get to Marineford.”

  Jinbei looked at him in surprise, then his expression softened. “Please... Take me with you. I beg of you. I owe Whitebeard my life, and I ’t stand by.”

  Without hesitation, Coby pulled out a wax key, and quickly unlocked Jinbei’s shackles. “You’re free. Let’s go.”

  Jiood, wing slightly as he stretched his stiff limbs. Before they could move, a familiar, grating voice echoed through the cell block.

  “Kuhahahaha... Long time no see, Copy Ninja.”

  Coby turo see Crocodile standing behind the bars of his own cell, his scowl as sharp as ever. The former Warlord leaned casually against the wall, but his eyes were locked onto Coby with keen i.

  “Heh, I was w where they holed you up,” Coby said, smirking.

  Crocodile’s expression darkened slightly, but he didn’t rise to the bait. “I’m ied in that war. I’ll help you get out of here, and in exge, you release me. What do you say?”

  Coby feigned hesitation, gng at Jinbei and then back at Crocodile. Before he could respond, Ivankov stepped forward, arms crossed, his rge head tilted to the side as he scrutihe situation. “Release him. I keep him in line,” Ivankov said, a sharp glint in his eyes. “We have a history.”

  Crocodile shot Ivankov a gre but didn’t protest. Coby nodded, unlog Crocodile’s cell with another wax key. As Crocodile stepped out, he remained calm, keeping his distance from Ivankov, who watched him closely.

  After Crocodile’s release, other prisoners started begging for their freedom, promising rewards and alliances. But Coby igheir pleas, moving quickly through the remaining cells, sing for anyone useful.

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