## One Piece Chapter 581, pages 9-10: The Approaching Future - Chapter: 581 - Pages: 9-10 - Characters: Trafalgar Law, Monkey D. Luffy, Boa Hancock, Emporio Ivankov, escaped prisoners, Heart Pirates, Kuja Pirates, Portgas D. Ace ### Summary Page 9: Law gives his medical report on Luffy. He says, "I've done all I can. The effectiveness of the operation is tied to his condition. He's taken an impossible amount of damage. I can't guarantee he'll survive." Hancock is shaken silent. Ivankov and the escaped prisoners erupt happily from the submarine, shouting "HIIHAAA!!" and declaring that Strawhat tried his hardest and helped them escape Impel Down. Hancock asks who they are, and she is told, "Prisoners from Impel Down... It looks like they're Luffy's allies. They snuck onto the battleship." Ivankov announces they are heading to the kingdom of Kamabakka, from Newkama Land to the true home of Newkamas. Page 10: Ivankov explains how much Luffy had already endured before Marineford. He says the Strawhat boy was already injured so badly he could not stand at Impel Down, and that it is amazing he managed anything in that condition. He adds that Luffy did all of it so he could rescue Ace, only to have the brother he tried so hard to save die right before his eyes. Ivankov fears Luffy's spirit may be broken: "If I give up, I'll always regret it!!!" is remembered against Luffy's battered face. Hancock says it is tragic and wishes she could suffer in his place, while a wounded pirate shouts for Luffy to hang in there. When Hancock asks Law if he is Luffy's friend, Law answers, "No..."