one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 186: The Deal with Big Mom
Chapter 186 - 186: The Deal with Big Mom
"Yes." Warwick nodded quickly, taking out the book in his hand. "I bought it when I saw it earlier, and I've already brewed a jar in my room. I'll give it to you later."
"Really?" Mio looked at Warwick suspiciously, asking with curiosity, "What are you brewing it with?"
"Just some normal stuff mentioned in the book. Oh, I also added a few of the good things it recommended. Deer antler, deer penis, seahorse, ginseng..." Warwick began listing them one by one on his fingers, reading them aloud to Mio.
Mio's mouth twitched instantly. She pushed Warwick away, annoyed. "Go throw away your wine, now! What do you think will happen if you drink it?"
She had thought it was just ordinary strong liquor. But this? Warwick had turned it into a tonic—and not just any tonic. With so many... special ingredients, who knows what effect it might have. Wouldn't everyone he sees start looking handsome?
"We'll throw it away later," Mio said with displeasure.
"Oh..." Warwick responded in disappointment, but he decided to listen and agreed to throw it out.
As he walked away, he glanced at the contents of the book in his hand, his expression puzzled. "The book says these are all good things. Why don't adults like them?"
Mio simply shook his head when she heard this.
...
A certain sea area.
On a warship.
In a hidden corner, a shadow slowly emerged, remaining completely motionless.
Meanwhile, on the deck, a Marine soldier approached a room near the ship's center, knocked on the door, and reported loudly, "Admiral Kizaru, we've discovered the route of the Black Crow Pirates. Should we pursue them?"
"Of course," came the immediate reply from within.
Inside, Admiral Kizaru sat behind a desk, his voice as lazy as ever. The Marine outside the door saluted and left.
At that moment, the shadow in the corner began to fade away slowly.
Kizaru, still inside, turned his head slightly. Observation Haki surged from him, covering the entire warship. After scanning and finding nothing unusual, he muttered softly, "Was it just my imagination?"
He shook his head, dropping the thought. Since there was nothing else to do until they found the Black Crow Pirates, Kizaru figured he might as well enjoy the opportunity to rest—it was like a mini-vacation.
...
On the Black Glory.
At the same time, the Thorn Blade Group appeared before Mio. He had just finished a sparring session with Hei Yan, and sweat clung to his skin. Wiping his face with a towel, Mio asked, "Have you checked? Any Marines trailing us?"
The leader of the Thorn Blade Group nodded in affirmation.
Seeing this, Mio continued, "What about Cracker and Katakuri? Have they been taken to Impel Down?"
One of the Thorn Blade members shook his head, then scratched a few words into the deck with his sharp claw.
Mio leaned over to read them and suddenly understood.
"So Cracker and Katakuri are still in the New World... but being guarded by an Admiral. And their next target is us, huh?"
He smiled, then waved his hand. "Alright, I get it. You may leave now."
The Thorn Blade Group members nodded respectfully and disappeared into the shadows beneath their feet.
Once they were gone, Mio took a Den Den Mushi from his pocket—this one specifically for contacting Big Mom. He had taken it from Katakuri earlier and never returned it, suspecting it might come in handy one day.
That day had come.
After a moment of thought, Mio dialed the number.
Soon, the Den Den Mushi connected.
Big Mom's voice came roaring through. "Who is it?"
"Big Mom." Mio chuckled, speaking slowly. "You still remember my voice, don't you?"
"It's you, Black Crow!" Big Mom's voice rose in fury. "Why haven't my sons returned yet? Did you stop them? Hm?!"
Mio could clearly sense the anger in her tone. If he admitted it, Big Mom might set sail to hunt him down immediately. After all, he'd already killed one of her sons. If he'd stopped Katakuri and Cracker too, that would be outright provocation.
"Big Mom, don't falsely accuse a good man," Mio said with a smirk. "I actually called to give you information. Your two sons left after striking a deal with me—but afterward, they encountered the Marines."
"And not just any Marines. It was an Admiral leading the force."
"..."
Big Mom fell silent on the other end. Only her heavy breathing echoed through the Den Den Mushi.
Then, her chilling voice returned. "Just get to the point, Black Crow boy. What do you want?"
"Heh." Mio grinned. "Since you're asking, I'll be honest. Let's make another deal."
"A deal?" Big Mom sneered. "What do you want? And what do I get?"
"I want Devil Fruits," Mio replied without hesitation, a grin forming on his lips. "And you'll get your sons. Right now, Katakuri and Cracker have been arrested by Admiral Kizaru himself. They're likely on their way to Impel Down as we speak. Once they're locked up, breaking them out won't be easy—you know that better than anyone."
"As long as you give me what I want, I'll bring them to you personally. How about it?"
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"And why should I believe you, Black Crow boy?"
"You don't have a choice," Mio said calmly. "Two Devil Fruits, and I'll personally escort your sons to the waters near Cake Island."
Back in Totto Land, Big Mom sat inside her castle. Drool dripped from her mouth and hissed against the floor as it sizzled and burned.
After a brief silence, her face twisted into a hideous grin. "You've got some nerve. Fine. I'll accept the deal. But if you don't bring my sons back, there'll be no place for you in the New World."
"Don't worry. I'm a man of my word," Mio replied, grinning. "See you soon."
He hung up the Den Den Mushi, then looked over his shoulder, stretching and clasping his hands behind his head.
"Come on, Marines. Hurry up and catch up."
