one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 200: Black Crow’s Strength Shocks the Island
Chapter 200 - 200: Black Crow’s Strength Shocks the Island
The flag that fluttered in the wind caught the attention of many pirates as an excited voice rang out.
"It's really the Black Crow!"
"I didn't expect them to show up too."
"This time, a lot of powerful groups have arrived, and many of them are interested in Black Crow. Looks like we're in for a show."
As the Black Glory steadily approached the shore, murmurs spread among the pirates.
Standing at the bow of the ship, Mio looked down at the bustling dock with a faint smile playing on his lips. "Tomorrow is the opening of the World Expo. I'm looking forward to it."
"Captain, we might be excited, but we should deal with some trouble first. They're here," Robin said as she tugged at Mio's sleeve and pointed in a direction not far away.
Several pirates stood at the shore, staring at the wreckage of a ship. Their faces twisted in anger and confusion, clearly not expecting their vessel to be reduced to such a state.
"Damn it, Black Crow!!" the lead pirate roared. He glared at Mio with hatred in his eyes. "You bastard! You actually destroyed my ship! Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"
"A bounty of 113 million... Captain of the Candison Pirates, Candison." Mio casually pulled out a bounty poster, reading it aloud with a smirk. His voice was calm and unbothered. "When you come to a place like this, you should be prepared for things like this. Even if you die, it's not surprising."
Ever since this island had been chosen as the venue for the World Expo, it had become a lawless zone. Battles and killings were an everyday occurrence.
But even with that in mind, Candison's fury didn't wane. His face turned grim as he shouted, "In that case, die for me, bastard!"
Without another word, Candison leapt toward Mio, his body moving fast as his fist was covered in Armament Haki. As his punch flew forward, the air split with a sharp crack.
"It's you who will die," Mio murmured.
Unhurried and calm, Mio clenched his right fist. In the next instant, his fist shot out.
Boom! Boom!
The clash sent a powerful shockwave through the air.
Then—crash!
Candison's body was sent flying backward like a broken kite, slamming into the dock. A deafening crash followed as his body created a deep crater on impact. Cracks split the dock beneath him like a spiderweb.
"Cough... cough..."
Candison struggled to stand, clutching his broken arm. Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth as he stared at Mio in terror. Just one punch had fractured his arm.
That power...
He finally understood the truth.
This so-called rookie...
was a monster!
"Damn it. Let's go." The realization struck hard. One punch had told him everything—he was no match. Though he was furious, the fight had already left him. That punch had knocked the rage out of him too.
"Sorry. You're not going anywhere."
A cold voice came from behind.
Candison's eyes widened. A sense of dread gripped his chest as he tried to turn around.
But he was too slow.
Squelch!
A tentacle cloaked in Armament Haki pierced straight through his abdomen. Blood splattered.
Hei Yan stood behind him, his expression frigid and merciless.
"We like to root out the evil," Hei Yan said, voice low and cold.
He swung the tentacle with force, slamming Candison into the ground once more. The impact split the ground open again as Candison screamed in agony.
But it didn't last long.
Splat!
A second tentacle pierced his neck in a flash.
The pirate captain with a bounty of over 100 million... died on the spot.
"So strong!"
The crowd was stunned.
A pirate worth over 100 million was taken down with zero resistance. This wasn't the strength of an ordinary rookie crew.
Though the Black Crow Pirates were technically a new pirate group, after witnessing this display, no one present would continue to treat them as mere newcomers.
At the very least, those nearby who had seen the fight with their own eyes wouldn't dare to.
Even glancing at the other members of the Black Glory, a sense of dread crept into their eyes.
Mio, of course, noticed the change in atmosphere—but he didn't care. He gave the surroundings one last glance before stepping off the bow and heading back to the deck.
The World Expo hadn't opened yet.
Tomorrow was the main event.
Until then, there was no need to do anything. Staying on the ship was enough. Besides, although many had arrived on the island, not everyone was eager like Black Crow. Some had plans to show up only after the Expo officially started.
Those who arrived early were either pressed for time like Mio or wanted to secure a good position to sell goods and gain attention.
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Still, many pirates cast long, thoughtful looks at the Black Crow flag fluttering above the ship as they walked away.
It was clear: several people had already set their sights on Black Crow.
...
Aboard the Black Glory, inside the ship's restaurant...
Mio sat at a table, a bottle of whiskey in hand. He took a slow sip before snapping his fingers.
From the shadows behind him, several black shadow soldiers emerged and knelt respectfully, awaiting his command.
"Go investigate which people on this island have their eyes on us," Mio ordered with a smile.
The black shadow soldiers nodded silently and began to sink into the shadows, disappearing into the room without a trace.
Opposite Mio, Robin sat with a book open in her hands, head bowed slightly as she flipped a page.
"Captain, I didn't see that guy named Pokken earlier. Didn't Red-Haired Shanks say he'd be here too?" she asked curiously.
"Probably tomorrow," Mio replied, eyes flashing with anticipation.
He was quite curious about Pokken, especially his Devil Fruit—the Explosion Fruit. The name alone wasn't enough to determine what kind of powers it held.
But Mio was certain of one thing: Pokken was strong.
A person like that wouldn't have an ordinary Devil Fruit.
That thought alone made Mio eager.
If it turned out to be a good fruit, then there might be something to play for tomorrow.
"By the way, I've noticed that a lot of pirates on the island are hostile toward us," Robin added with a slight frown. "I have a feeling we'll be attacked tomorrow."
The looks from some of them made it very clear—they wanted to use Black Crow as a stepping stone to make a name for themselves.
"Don't worry," Mio said with a grin. "After tomorrow, there won't be any more idiots like that. They'll only know fear... fear of the Black Crow Pirates."
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