one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 226: The Power of Divine Strength and Ryu Sakura

"So strong!"

Mio exclaimed.

As the extraction was completed, he could clearly feel a significant boost in his attributes. Whether it was speed, endurance, or physical fitness, the improvements were apparent. But the most dramatic increase was in his raw strength.

It had grown by a huge margin.

The reason behind this was the "Divine Power" he obtained—not an active skill, but a passive one. The moment Mio acquired it, his strength skyrocketed. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

He couldn't help but feel shocked by the terrifying enhancement. In terms of pure physical power, he felt he was no weaker than even Kaido.

"Although I didn't extract the ability I originally wanted, this isn't bad at all," Mio said with excitement.

He clenched his right fist and gave it a quick swing. The air cracked with a sharp whoosh as it broke through the atmosphere.

"Let's go." After getting a feel for his new strength, Mio threw a prepared set of clothes to Qiongqi, then turned and exited the room.

Qiongqi, now clothed, silently followed Mio.

Soon, under Mio's lead, they arrived at the castle hall, where only members of the Black Crow Pirates were gathered.

Robin was seated on the steps with a book resting on her knees. Upon seeing Mio, she looked up—but her eyes quickly shifted to Qiongqi, whose fierce and oppressive aura filled the space.

The aura was overwhelming and exuded naturally.

Robin instinctively shrank back slightly, a tinge of fear surfacing. However, realizing who Qiongqi was, she quickly gathered herself and asked, "Captain, is this our new partner?"

"Yes. This is Qiongqi—everyone, get to know him." Mio smiled and nodded.

Hei Yan's eyes sharpened. "Very strong."

"Stronger than me," Bai Feng added seriously.

Even just based on aura alone, Bai Feng knew he couldn't match Qiongqi. However, with his own abilities, he believed he wouldn't be that easy for Qiongqi to defeat either.

One by one, the crew introduced themselves to Qiongqi.

Afterward, Mio handed Qiongqi a training method for Armament Haki. Even though Qiongqi was already immensely powerful, Haki was essential in this world—especially against Logia-type Devil Fruit users. Without Haki, no matter how strong you were, you couldn't even touch such opponents.

Once Qiongqi learned Armament Haki, his strength would undoubtedly rise further.

If Qiongqi were to master advanced Armament Haki like Ryu Sakura, he might even be able to fight evenly with someone like Whitebeard.

Of course, that was only speculation.

...

"Bai Feng, let's train." Mio called out.

Though he had adapted to his new strength to some degree, he hadn't fully mastered it.

And battle was the fastest method to achieve that.

"Alright." Bai Feng nodded.

The two moved to an open area far outside the castle and squared off. Then, without hesitation, Mio took a step forward, and the spar began.

Bai Feng responded instantly, punching with full strength. He knew Mio's power and didn't dare to hold back.

Their fists collided—and with a deafening boom, a violent shockwave swept outward.

The ground beneath them cracked instantly.

The battle continued fiercely.

Bai Feng, understanding Mio's intention, focused solely on close combat using physical techniques. But despite this, with each clash, his pupils narrowed slightly in shock.

Again and again, their fists met—until finally, Bai Feng took a deep breath and said, "Your strength has become monstrous, far beyond mine."

"That's why I need to get full control of it fast." Mio grinned. If he wasn't careful, he could crush a stone just by picking it up.

With his current strength, even seastone handcuffs could be forcibly torn apart.

Time passed quickly, and three days went by.

During these days, in addition to training himself, Mio also guided Qiongqi in the practice of Armament Haki. Within the Black Crow Pirates, Mio was undoubtedly the most proficient in Haki.

After all, he had once ventured into Impel Down alone and exchanged blows with countless monsters there, learning valuable insights into Armament Haki from them.

That experience made him more than qualified to teach Qiongqi, who had only just started training.

On the third day.

On Crow Island, in a remote open field.

Boom.

Boom.

Boom.

The island trembled.

Katsumata Takeru swallowed nervously at the sight before him. "Lord Black Crow is really terrifying. With strength like that, he could flatten a mountain with a single punch."

In front of him, Mio and Qiongqi were locked in a fierce training battle.

They used no Devil Fruit abilities—only raw physical power and Armament Haki.

Every time their fists collided, the earth shuddered violently.

"Lord Qiongqi is insanely strong too, but the most powerful one is still Lord Black Crow. The fact that someone as strong as Qiongqi joined our captain proves just how charismatic and powerful he is," one of the pirate captains said with reverence as he looked at Mio.

Though they had been puzzled by Qiongqi's sudden appearance at first...

Once they witnessed his strength firsthand over the past few days, they were all astonished.

Even elite officers like Araki and Katsumata Gion couldn't last more than one hit against Qiongqi.

Just one punch was enough to knock Araki unconscious.

As the captain had just said, Qiongqi's willingness to follow Mio was a testament to the Black Crow's might and personal charisma. It made the rest of the crew feel even more confident that they had chosen the right person to follow.

Only a man like this was worthy of their loyalty.

In the training arena...

Mio's fists were wrapped in deep black Armament Haki.

He kept striking relentlessly.

Qiongqi, relying only on his physical durability, responded in kind. Though he had begun to train in Armament Haki, he hadn't yet mastered it. Sometimes it would appear mid-battle, only to flicker and vanish shortly after.

A clear sign of inexperience.

In the midst of this intense clash...

Suddenly.

Mio's eyes lit up. He punched forward again.

This time, the Armament Haki on his fists surged outward, wrapping around a wide area like a wave.

Then—

Boom!

They collided again.

Qiongqi widened his eyes in surprise, staggering back several steps. He swung his arm and asked, "Sir, what just happened?"

He hadn't felt pain in his fist, but there was a strange stinging deep in his arm.

As if he'd been hit from the inside.

"Ryu Sakura," Mio said, staring at the black aura around his fists. His lips curled into an excited grin. After all the practice, he had finally achieved it.

Ryu Sakura was an advanced form of Armament Haki. When used properly, it allowed the user's Haki to seep inside an enemy's body and cause internal destruction.

That was the true power of Ryu Sakura.

And it was a stage Mio had long been aiming to reach.