"Phew..." Ralph sighed in relief to escape the gates of death and looked in surprise at the big person in front of him.
Olvia and Roche also sighed in relief and looked at the big-headed person who saved Ralph.
"Who are you!!! Identify yourself!" shouted Duncan nervously as he didn't see at what moment this person stood in front of Ralph.
"Young man that is not the tone to speak to a lady" replied the large person in a peculiar tone.
Duncan for some reason felt a shiver run up and down his spine.
"My name is...!" exclaimed the big-headed person as he began to dance strangely and exaggeratedly.
"The great King Okama or also call me Miracle Person ¡Emporio Ivankov!" he exclaimed in a triumphant tone as he pulled back his cloak, revealing his face.
Duncan and even Olvia, Ralph, and Roche upon seeing Ivankov's appearance put on strange expressions. Duncan put on an expression of disgust, he had never seen such an ugly person in his life.
For a moment he thought about running away from this transvestite, *I can't run away now... I have to catch Ohara's demons to get my promotion* thought Duncan as he plucked up the courage to face the monster in front of him.
Ivankov is a large man with a giant head, a big round purple afro with a small golden crown, and long eyelashes. He has purple-painted lips and blue eyeshadow. He also has a beak-like chin, resembling an arrowhead.
Like Okama, he dresses in reddish-purple clothes, and tall red boots, and always wears a lot of makeup.
"If you don't want to get hurt, get out!" shouted Duncan as he pointed his gun at Ivankov.
"You are a very kind little man" replied Ivankov blushing as he blew Duncan a kiss.
Duncan felt his eyes hurt, disgusted at witnessing such a scene.
Before he could scream in anger at such a comment, Ivankov spoke, "Unfortunately I can do no such thing, young man."
After finishing his sentence, the nails on one of his hands sharpened and he lunged toward Duncan at a speed where Duncan could not react.
When he reached his side with his sharp nails he struck at Duncan's chest, but to his surprise, he felt no pain at all, " Ja you are just words -" said Duncan with a smile.
But before he could continue teasing he began to feel substantial changes in his body. His body began to become smaller and more delicate, he saw how his hands, once rough and calloused, transformed into delicate and small hands.
He also began to see two large balls grow in his chest, which was very disconcerting. However, this was not the worst, in his crotch where his good friend was, he began to feel it getting smaller and smaller until it somehow disappeared completely.
"What the hell have you done to me!?" cried Duncan without understanding what had happened to his body.
When he shouted he noticed another substantial change, his voice had changed completely, It was thick and now it sounded very thin and squeaky.
"Hohoho, don't you see him? You have become a beautiful woman" Ivankov replied with a big smile.
Olvia and the other two watched all this with bulging eyes and an "O" formed in their mouths.
*Devil's fruit!* thought Duncan, understanding where Ivankov's power came from.
This was Ivankov's devil fruit called Horu Horu, it is of the paramecia type, which gives it the powers of control over human hormones. So it can modify the human body at will, either by changing the temperature, or skin pigmentation. He is even able to change the gender of people with opposite-sex hormones (in addition to changing his sex).
"You bastard, give me back my manly body!" exclaimed Duncan in tears, giving a very delicate look with his new body.
"Once you turn, you can't go back to your old self hohoho!" exclaimed Ivankov laughing strangely as he punched Duncan's neck knocking him unconscious.
Because of his shock and his great difference in power, he was unable to do anything and fell unconscious.
After easily defeating Duncan, Ivankov turned and looked at Olvia and the others, "What do you want?" asked Roche as he covered his body in fear of being turned into a woman.
"Hohoho calm down, I'm on your side" said Ivankov amused by Roche's reaction.
"Are you on our side, why would you help us?" asked Olvia doubting Ivankov, they were known throughout the world to be demons seeking to control ancestral weapons for evil purposes, so she saw it difficult for anyone to come to their aid.
"Normally, you don't believe me... but we don't have time let's go to their ship!" exclaimed Ivankov as he headed in the same direction Olvia and the others were heading.
Olvia and Roche looked at each other, "We have no choice..." said Roche.
Olvia nodded really the only thing they could do now was follow this strange person, besides he had saved them. Helping Ralph to stand they began to follow Ivankov at a slower pace because of Ralph's injury.
"Wait!" exclaimed Ralph trying to call Ivankov, "What happened young man?" asked Ivankov noticing that they were talking to him or her.
"One of our friends stayed behind to stop all the Marines, if it's you, you might be able to save him" Ralph said. Although he knew it had been a long time since Lego had left, and it was most likely that he had already been killed, he still held some hope that he was alive.
"Oh you don't have to worry, my partner was on his way to help him" replied Ivankov as he walked back in the direction of the ship.
"What really!?" asked Ralph with pleasant surprise, "That's good..." he whispered as great happiness flooded him. Olvia and Roche looked at each other and smiled.
"Yes. I really like men who care about their friends" said Ivankov as he turned his head and winked at Ralph.
The happiness Ralph felt was completely gone and he felt a great revulsion.
...
Yamamoto and Tesoro were following the footsteps of the Celestial Dragon, "Looks like he's heading for the king's castle..." said Yamamoto noticing the tall and luxurious castle getting closer and closer.
"Yes, will you still help me?" asked Tesoro nervously.
"Yes, don't worry. Let's pick up the pace" replied Yamamoto as he started jogging, he wanted to finish the mission as soon as possible. He knows that the Marines discovered his identity and in a short time, the ships will arrive.
He wasn't so worried about the Marines, as the most powerful Marine in the West Blue must be a vice admiral, so they would have to notify the Marine Headquarters, and it would take some time for an admiral to arrive in the West Blue.
What worries him is that they will discover on the island they are currently staying, Warship Island.
"Wait for me!" Tesoro shouted as he tried to keep up with Yamamoto. Due to the beating he had received, he couldn't run very fast.
While they were chasing the Celestial Dragon, Tesoro briefly told Yamamoto about his history with Stella and why he wanted to save her. Yamamoto nodded without paying much attention to it, as he would do it anyway to complete the mission.
When they reached the entrance of the castle, two guards intercepted them. "¿¡Who are you!?" asked one of the guards in a stern tone.
Yamamoto's normal attire and Tesoro's beaten appearance instantly made the guard realize that these two people were not very important, so he took a more aggressive stance.