Chapter 222

Ivankov stood with hands on hips, panting heavily.

Since leaving Impel Down, he had not stopped for a single step and had even injected himself with several doses of adrenaline hormones.

Emporio Ivankov said, "Hurry and go see Mr. Dragon; report the matter of Impel Down to him."

The two then arrived at Dragon's office.

Because both were famous commanders and the other members of the Revolutionary Army knew them, they passed through without any obstruction.

As soon as they entered the office, Ivankov immediately burst out laughing and said:

"Dragon, Sabo, and little Koala, I, your old lady, have escaped from Impel Down! Are you surprised? Is it unexpected?"

In the room,

Dragon, Sabo, and Koala showed no expression of surprise whatsoever.

Koala raised the newspaper in her hand and said:

"We already knew from the newspaper that Impel Down had been destroyed. I knew that with your strength, Sister Ivankov, you would definitely be able to escape!"

"Eh??"

Ivankov was dumbfounded, then became somewhat flustered and angry.

Damn it, is Morgans that fast at delivering newspapers? Then did I rush all this way for nothing?

Unconvinced, Ivankov gritted his teeth; he must say something that would shock Dragon and the others.

Ivankov shouted loudly:

"Besides the destruction of Impel Down, there is another major piece of news you surely don't know: Fire Fist Ace Already has been executed!!"

Upon hearing these words,

two screams immediately rang out:

"What?!"

One scream came from Sabo.

Sabo had already recovered his memories and, of course, also remembered his sworn brotherhood with Fire Fist Ace.

The other scream came from Straw Hat Luffy, who was lying in the hospital bed.

"Ace has been executed. Is he dead? Impossible, how could this happen... Ah!!"

Straw Hat Luffy cried out in disbelief and pain, and then, having barely awakened, he fainted again, unable to withstand the shock.

190. Luo Xing, a genius born of heaven; Dragon feels ashamed, and Bai Huzi experiences a return of vitality!

"Huh, there's a Straw Hat boy here. Who is he? A new member?"

Ivankov walked to Straw Hat Luffy's bedside, saw that the latter was wrapped in thick bandages all over, and said in surprise:

"This guy's injuries are terrible! To survive such wounds, his vitality is truly tenacious!"

Dragon said:

"He is my son, Monkey D. Luffy. He was probably sent here by Kuma's ability~."

"Eh?!"

Ivankov was greatly shocked.

"Dragon, you actually have a son, and he's grown this big! -"

Dragon's eyes revealed memories.

Ever since choosing to embark on the path of revolution, he had left Windmill Village and had barely seen Luffy a few times.

Only during the early days of Luffy setting sail did he follow and protect him for a while.

Overall, Dragon felt he had failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.

And this time, if not for Kuma's help, Luffy would probably have been killed by that man at Sabaody.

Dragon's tone inevitably became heavy and cold:

"Luffy was injured like this by the Fifth Emperor, Luo Xing."

"That fellow made a high-profile appearance at Sabaody Archipelago first, drawing pursuit from the Navy and the World Government, fought with the Dark King Lei Li, and even attempted to kill Luffy, causing a huge sensation."

"But all of that was merely a ruse; his true objective was Impel Down!"

Through Morgans' newspaper, Dragon had already figured out Luo Xing's overall plan.

In fact, it was exactly the same as the Doupaimai Society incident in Dressrosa.

Using the auction as a ruse, he actually killed Doflamingo and seized Dressrosa.

And this time, that man's plan was even bolder.

The target was actually the underwater great prison, Impel Down!

And yet, he actually succeeded; the most solid prison standing for hundreds of years in the world was destroyed just like that!

Not only that, that man's plan was a series of interconnected rings.

After destroying Impel Down, he actually turned his spear around and seized Sabaody Archipelago, reaching straight for the heart of the World Government!

Even though, because of Luffy, Dragon already felt a chill towards Luo Xing, he had to admit:

That man is a genius born of heaven, a terrifying fellow who is audacious yet seems omnipotent!

In such a short time, he accomplished what Dragon had struggled for decades to achieve, yet fell far short of.

Yes, although Dragon is considered by the World Government to be the world's most vicious criminal,

his actions these past years only overthrew various small nations and did not truly cause damage that would cripple the World Government.

Luo Xing is different.

Destroying Impel Down and seizing Sabaody; these two matters are enough to make the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons' hair stand on end and keep them awake at night!

From this point of view,

the Revolutionary Army and Luo Xing seem to share the same goal: both are against the World Government.

However, since Luo Xing nearly killed Luffy, Dragon would absolutely never ally with Luo Xing.

Moreover,

Dragon does not approve of Luo Xing's ideals, nor does he believe Luo Xing is the one who will ultimately change the world.

The one who will change the world is Joy Boy, the Sun God Nika, and his son Luffy!

Dragon, Red-Haired Shanks, and the Dark King Lei Li all firmly believe this.

Dragon then asked Ivankov:

"You escaped from Impel Down; you must have seen that man. What is your impression?"

Ivankov's mind involuntarily conjured the image of Impel Down drenched in rivers of blood.

That man stood with his hands in his pockets, watching the birth of hell with a faint expression.

Countless people were killed, and even the powerful Magellan fell.

As for the survivors, they all chose to kneel and submit, including the Chief Warden Hannyabal, who was on par with Magellan.

Ivankov shivered and said:

"Those who obey me prosper; those who defy me perish. Dragon, our Revolution Army's future enemy might not be the World Government, but that man!"

Dragon's eyes narrowed slightly.

He too had this premonition.

However, the World Government is not easy to deal with.

The Celestial Dragons, who have ruled the world for eight hundred years, do not know how much strength and weaponry they still hide; they absolutely cannot be ignored.

Let the Beasts Pirates, where that man resides, fight the World Government first.

His Revolution Army might then reap the benefits.

After discussing Luo Xing's matter,

Sabo immediately, unable to contain his impatience, grabbed Ivankov's shoulders and asked urgently:

"What did you just say? Ace was executed? He... is he really dead?"

Ivankov said:

"Y-yes. This execution was broadcast live to the entire world by the Marines. I happened to pass through a town and saw Fire Fist Ace killed personally by Admiral Akainu."

Sabo's face instantly turned pale.

His fists clenched tightly.

He clutched his head and wailed in agony on the ground.

Dragon frowned and asked:

"Sabo, were you very close to Fire Fist Ace?"

Dragon did not know that Sabo, Ace, and Luffy were sworn brothers.