The voice appeared out of thin air, without the slightest warning.
Ivankov and Inazuma's expressions changed abruptly, their muscles tensing as they went on full alert.
To infiltrate Newkama Land without a sound and stand behind them without their notice—this person's strength was undoubtedly formidable, possibly even a top-tier expert who had mastered Observation Kill!
What made them even more nervous was that the existence of Newkama Land absolutely could not be exposed.
If this intruder was from the World Government, decades of their planning could be ruined in an instant!
Their gazes locked onto the figure behind them, but when they finally saw who it was, they were stunned to find a petite girl standing there.
She wore dark-colored combat gear and a lightning-patterned mask over her face.
Through the gaps in the mask, they could see a pair of clear yet sharp eyes.
Faint blue currents of electricity flickered around her body—clearly the sign of some Devil Fruit ability.
Wasn't this just a little girl? How could she have suddenly appeared in Newkama Land?
Could she be a secret weapon of the World Government?
Suppressing his shock, Ivankov demanded:
"Who are you, and how did you find this place?
This is Newkama Land—it's not a place for you to be!"
The petite girl tilted her head slightly, her tone calm as she replied:
"I am Misaka Mikoto of Shadow Garden.
I don't have time for idle talk. Do you know how to get to Impel Down Level 6?
I have something important to take care of there."
"Shadow Garden?!"
Hearing those words, Ivankov's pupils contracted sharply. The wariness on his face faded significantly, replaced by deep astonishment.
He had naturally heard of Shadow Garden's name.
That mysterious organization, which dared to publicly execute Celestial Dragons and openly oppose the World Government, had stirred up massive waves across the seas in a short time.
At first, the Revolutionary Army had unanimously believed that Shadow Garden, with its audacity and open defiance of the World Government's authority, would be wiped out before long.
But no one had expected that Shadow Garden not only survived but grew even stronger.
It repeatedly thwarted the World Government's attempts to suppress it, even tying down a significant portion of the World Government's forces, alleviating much of the pressure on the Revolutionary Army.
Learning that this girl was from Shadow Garden, Ivankov and Inazuma exchanged a glance, their wariness easing further.
Though they didn't know Misaka Mikoto's purpose for going to Level 6, Shadow Garden and the Revolutionary Army shared a common enemy.
The person before them was definitely not their foe.
Relaxing his posture, Ivankov asked in a much milder tone:
"You're from Shadow Garden? What are you going to Level 6 for?
That place holds legendary criminals, and it's heavily guarded. Magellan is also often active in that area."
Facing Ivankov's question, Misaka Mikoto replied calmly and slowly:
"I will kill all the criminals on Level 6!"
"Are you insane?" Ivankov's eyes widened sharply, his tone grave. "You absolutely cannot kill those criminals!"
Misaka Mikoto tilted her head slightly, asking in confusion:
"Why not? These people are all heinous criminals who deserve to die. Executing them is only right, isn't it?"
Ivankov took a deep breath and patiently explained:
"You don't understand. Most of the criminals imprisoned on Level 6 are Devil Fruit users.
Once you kill them, the Devil Fruits within their bodies will detach from their hosts and regenerate somewhere else in the world!
The seas are already turbulent enough as it is. If these powerful Devil Fruits reappear and fall into the hands of ambitious individuals, it will only lead to more innocent lives being lost!"
Although Ivankov was a member of the Revolutionary Army, whose lifelong goal was to overthrow the World Government's tyrannical rule, he still agreed with the Navy's practice of imprisoning Devil Fruit users.
They yearned to change the world's order but never wished to see the seas descend into boundless chaos, especially at such a critical juncture.
Hearing Ivankov's explanation, Misaka Mikoto smiled:
"Don't worry. Shadow Garden has a way to solve this problem. We won't let the Devil Fruits regenerate, nor will we allow the seas to fall into chaos because of it."
As her words fell, Ivankov suddenly looked at Misaka Mikoto, as if realizing something:
"Could it be that you can prevent Devil Fruits from regenerating?"
"Exactly." Misaka Mikoto nodded slightly:
"Devil Fruits possessed by Devil Fruit users killed by Shadow Garden will not continue to revive."
These words struck Ivankov and Inazuma like thunder, exploding in their ears.
The two stared blankly at the petite girl before them, their hearts roiling with shock.
The regeneration of Devil Fruits was an immutable rule of these seas.
For countless years, no one had ever been able to break this rule.
Even the World Government could only restrict the circulation of Devil Fruits by imprisoning their users.
Yet Shadow Garden actually possessed such an extraordinary method, capable of completely eradicating the regeneration of Devil Fruits!
At this moment, Ivankov truly realized that Shadow Garden's strength was far more profound and unfathomable than the Revolutionary Army had imagined.
After a long moment of stunned silence, Ivankov slowly regained his composure.
He knew that if Shadow Garden could solve the problem of Devil Fruit regeneration, then killing the criminals on Level 6 would have no lingering concerns.
These heinous individuals deserved to pay for their actions.
"Alright then." Ivankov nodded slowly:
"Since you have a way to deal with the aftermath, I have no reason to stop you.
Inazuma, take this sweetie to Level 6."
"Yes, Master Iva!" Inazuma immediately bowed and accepted the order. "Miss, please follow me."
Misaka Mikoto nodded slightly and silently followed behind Inazuma.
The two proceeded along the secret passage of Newkama Land for about a quarter of an hour until they arrived before a rocky wall.
Inazuma stopped and turned to Misaka Mikoto:
"Miss, inside is Level 6, the Infinite Hell."
As she spoke, Inazuma gently snipped at the wall.
Like a blade cutting through cloth, the hard rock wall was neatly sliced open, revealing a gap.
Beyond the gap lay a dark, deep passage.
Inazuma stepped aside and cautioned:
"Level 6 is different from the other floors. Every cell inside is made of Seastone."
Moreover, it is filled with Seastone traps. Even the strongest would suffer severe injuries upon contact.
In addition, Magellan frequently patrols the sixth level. His Poison-Poison Fruit ability is extremely terrifying—once contaminated by his poison, there is almost no chance of survival.
Next, you must be careful!"
Misaka Mikoto smiled softly:
"Don't worry, none of these are dangerous to me."