one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 384: The Storm Over Wano Country

Now this country was ruled by Kaido, and military factories had been built in many places. Some people who disobeyed Kaido and a large number of slaves were transported here to mass-produce weapons for Kaido and bring him immense profits.

In addition, there was also extensive mining of seastone and other resources.

However, the vast majority of the citizens of Wano Country had not suffered too much abuse and still lived their own lives.

This was also the reason why Kaido could completely occupy Wano Country and win over some of its noble families.

The residents were accustomed to wearing ancient Japanese-style kimono garments, communicating with others in a more traditional tone, and calling swordsmen with high martial arts skills "samurai." In short, most places in Wano Country had beautiful scenery, and there were many samurai, all of whom possessed impressive strength.

Onigashima, Wano Country

Kaido was roaring angrily at this time.

"Damn it, Talos actually rejected me!"

RUMBLE!

Kaido slammed his massive fist into the wall beside him. The sheer force immediately caused cracks to appear, spreading out like a spider’s web and revealing a deep pit in the wall.

"Boss, what should we do now?" One of his men nervously asked, wiping the cold sweat from his brow as he looked at the destruction Kaido had caused.

"What should we do?"

Hearing this, Kaido’s cold grin spread across his face. "Since he dares reject me, then I’ll go and fight him myself!"

"But boss, isn’t it a little risky for you to leave Wano now?" A fat man with golden braids lit a cigar and said, exhaling smoke. "Crow Island hasn’t been quiet recently. Some of Black Crow’s pirates have returned there. It looks like he’s planning to stir up trouble. What if those guys target Wano Country while you’re gone?"

If that really happened, and Kaido wasn’t here...

For Black Crow, taking over Wano Country would be as easy as picking something out of a bag.

Although Queen, one of the Three Calamities of the Beasts Pirates, was used to his boss running around recklessly, even he knew Kaido’s absence could lead to disaster.

Hearing Queen’s words, Kaido’s brows furrowed. The violent aura radiating from his body slowly dissipated. He sat cross-legged, his immense body looming over everyone as he muttered in a deep voice, "Do you think... that guy has set his sights on Wano Country?"

"It’s possible," Queen said, nodding. "Wano is rich in seastone, which is a huge source of profit. There are only a few pirates in the New World who could take it over. Whitebeard isn’t interested. Big Mom won’t attack Wano because of her alliance with you—she’d rather cooperate than fight. As for the Red Hair Pirates, they’ve been absent for a while and seem to have headed back to the first half of the Grand Line.

"But Black Crow..."

Queen’s expression turned serious.

"He’s ambitious and has the strength to back it up. With all this commotion on Crow Island, it’s clear he’s planning something. And recently, nothing major has happened. If he does have a plan, the most likely target is Wano Country."

Kaido’s frown deepened. He picked up his enormous wine gourd and took a long swig before speaking in a deep voice. "Send someone to investigate Black Crow’s recent movements."

Even Kaido himself didn’t want to provoke Black Crow.

The power that Mio had displayed so far was enough to terrify even him.

As one of the top powerhouses on the sea, Kaido didn’t fear facing a strong opponent one-on-one—even if they might be stronger than him—but if Black Crow brought several monsters with him...

Kaido wasn’t stupid.

"Yes, sir."

Hearing this, the trembling subordinates quickly nodded respectfully and scurried out of the room. Staying too close to Kaido for too long was a risk they dared not take. After all, like Big Mom, Kaido sometimes went into violent rages, and when that happened, it was his own crew who suffered most.

Navy Headquarters freewebnσvel.cøm

A week later, Kizaru and Aokiji had returned to Marineford. They were now seated in the conference room, reporting their findings from Zou to Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

Aokiji sat with his chin resting on his hands and spoke in a deep voice.

"Marshal, I suspect Black Crow might possess the ability to plunder Devil Fruits from others and bestow them on his crew. I recommend a thorough investigation into the Black Crow Pirates. If their abilities match those of certain pirates who’ve fallen to Black Crow, then this theory holds weight. The two monsters Kizaru and I fought are suspected to have the abilities of Kurozumi Orochi and Saiya."

"Yes," Kizaru agreed, his normally languid tone serious.

If this was true, Black Crow’s threat level might even surpass that of the Whitebeard Pirates.

A man who could steal and redistribute Devil Fruit powers was far too dangerous.

"On top of that," Kizaru continued, "the Black Crow Pirates have already displayed terrifying power. Considering Mio’s ambition, I don’t think he intends to stop at being an Emperor. I suggest we urge the World Government to act against them."

Sengoku sighed deeply.

"I’ve thought about this as well. Whether your theory is true or not doesn’t matter much at this point. Black Crow has already grown too strong. Even if it’s true, there’s no way to eliminate him quickly.

"As for the World Government..." Sengoku’s expression darkened slightly. "They won’t act against Black Crow yet, even if he harbors greater ambitions."

"Why?" Aokiji frowned.

"Because of interests," Sengoku said in a grave tone.

That single word said it all.

The rest of the Chapter proceeds in the same way, with Sengoku assigning Kizaru and Aokiji to the New World while warning them not to provoke Mio unless absolutely necessary. Meanwhile, other powers such as Doflamingo and Whitebeard react to Mio’s movement toward Wano, fully aware that something monumental is about to happen.

Kaido, furious at Mio’s audacity, roars in dragon form and begins mobilizing his forces. He also orders Queen to contact Big Mom, preparing for a potential alliance to repel Mio’s invasion.

But unbeknownst to him, a powerful figure has already appeared near Totto Land, intent on preventing Big Mom from interfering.

The storm over Wano Country is about to begin.

New novel chapt𝒆rs are published on free(w)ebnovel(.)com