one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 234: Clash of Monsters—A Battle Etched in the New World

Chapter 234 - 234: Clash of Monsters—A Battle Etched in the New World

When the dust cleared...

Mio and Whitebeard both stood silently, staring at each other.

However, the ground beneath their feet was already cracked and torn as if a natural disaster had just swept through.

"Let's end it here, Whitebeard." Mio calmly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his tone indifferent.

"Ah, okay." Whitebeard nodded. If they continued, the entire island might be destroyed. It was wise to stop now. More importantly, he had gotten a glimpse of Mio's strength.

This young man was indeed a monster.

To have this level of power at such a young age—he was unquestionably a monster-level existence.

"Looks like it's a draw," Erica remarked slowly as she gazed at the figures in front of her.

"Well, if either of them truly wanted to defeat the other, it would take days. This was more of a contest than a real battle," Bai Feng added with a nod. "The physical strength and resilience of these kinds of powerhouses are insane. Even if they exhaust their stamina, their willpower keeps them fighting. If you want to kill someone like that, you need to go all out from the start."

Even then, it would still take at least ten days.

Mio looked at Whitebeard, his expression serious. "Can you tell me where the Golden Lion is?"

"Gurarara! I can, but I'm curious—why are you looking for that arrogant man? What kind of scheme are you involved in?" Whitebeard chuckled.

"I can't tell you that," Mio replied plainly.

His reason for searching for the Golden Lion was tied to the latter's plan—one that was very beneficial to both him and Vegapunk.

Whitebeard wasn't surprised and nodded. "If you're looking for the Golden Lion, you might want to head to the first half of the Grand Line, near Reverse Mountain. That guy has a weird obsession with the East Blue."

"Is that so..."

Mio's eyes flickered with realization.

It wasn't the East Blue itself that the Golden Lion was obsessed with—but Roger. Despite being enemies, Golden Lion and Roger had a strange understanding between them, much like Roger and Garp.

Now that he had the information he needed, Mio no longer lingered on the matter and simply looked at Whitebeard. "Thank you."

"Gurarara! That was a fun fight. Alright, let's go." Whitebeard laughed and waved to Marco and the others to prepare for departure.

Mio blinked in surprise. He hadn't expected Whitebeard to leave so quickly and asked, "Not staying for a drink?" fгeewebnovёl.com

"No," Whitebeard shook his head. "Contact with you draws too much attention. If I stay too long, some people might get the wrong idea."

"That makes sense. Then I won't see you off." Mio nodded, waved briefly, and turned back toward Erica and the others.

After all, he was now a top powerhouse in the New World. As Whitebeard mentioned, if the Whitebeard Pirates stayed too long on Crow Island, rumors would spread—suggesting that the Black Crow Pirates and Whitebeard Pirates had formed an alliance.

But don't assume an alliance with Whitebeard would necessarily benefit the Black Crows. If people mistakenly believed that, enemies of the Whitebeard Pirates might start targeting the Black Crow Pirates.

Although Mio wasn't afraid, it would be a hassle.

Better to avoid that kind of trouble.

Besides, an alliance with the Whitebeard Pirates wouldn't bring any tangible benefit to his crew.

Whitebeard said nothing further, simply nodding. He turned and called out to Marco and the others, leading them away. He had already accomplished what he came for—there was no reason to remain.

Before long, Whitebeard and his sons had returned to the Moby Dick.

Standing at the bow, he took one last look at Crow Island, then turned to Marco at his side and said in a low voice, "Don't provoke the Black Crow Pirates unless absolutely necessary."

"Huh? Why, Dad?" Marco asked, surprised. This wasn't something his father usually said—after all, Whitebeard feared no one.

Whitebeard shook his head. "There's no need. Picking a fight with the Black Crows would do us no good. You should already know—there are two others on that island who are at the same level as Mio."

He wasn't afraid for himself, but he didn't want any harm to come to his sons.

Now, they were his treasure—his reason to fight and protect.

If the Black Crow Pirates were to initiate a conflict, he wouldn't hesitate to face them.

But if not, there was no point in his sons provoking them. Whitebeard understood that he served as a shield, standing between his crew and the dangers of the world. Among the Whitebeard Pirates, few could stand on their own right now—they were still growing.

In the past, there was Kozuki Oden.

But Oden had left the crew.

And he had died in Wano Country.

If the Whitebeard Pirates ever did go to war with the Black Crow Pirates...

Mio alone could hold back Whitebeard.

And the other two powerful individuals could wreak havoc on the rest of his crew.

Of course, that said, very few people would ever truly dare to fight Whitebeard. Because anyone foolish enough to slaughter Whitebeard's sons would face the wrath of a madman.

And a furious Whitebeard...

Even Kaido would be terrified.

Marco was stunned by his father's words but then nodded. "I understand, Dad."

As he turned back to look at Crow Island, a solemn look crossed his face.

So, there was another powerhouse there? Someone on the same level as Mio?

As the de facto second-in-command of the Whitebeard Pirates, Marco always considered the bigger picture. He finally understood why his father had said that.

Perhaps, in the end, it was because they themselves weren't strong enough.

Resolving himself, Marco's eyes gleamed with determination.

He would train harder. Become stronger.

On the island...

Mio watched the Moby Dick gradually vanish into the horizon. He picked up a Den Den Mushi and made a call.

Before long, the call connected, and Renee's respectful voice came through. "Sir!"

"Renee, send someone to the area near Reverse Mountain in the first half of the Grand Line. I want them to search for the Golden Lion's Sky Island base," Mio ordered decisively.

Now that he had a lead—and with the 'IQ' compound being a crucial component for both his own and Vegapunk's plans—there was no time to waste.

"Understood, sir. I'll handle it immediately," Renee replied without hesitation.

"Good."

With that, Mio ended the call, then looked out at the sea, his gaze deep and steady. "From now on, the Black Crow Pirates' position in this world is fully solidified."

This battle would soon spread across the world.

And he had no doubt.

The world would not be disappointed with the results.