one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 298: Genes for Noah and the Speech at Fishman Island

Chapter 298 - 298: Genes for Noah and the Speech at Fishman Island

The lottery was still ongoing.

However, the remaining three draws were completed quickly.

The results surprised Mio. The genes acquired were: [KanColle Gene], [Hulk Gene], and [Metal Seadramon Gene].

Among them, the one that astonished Mio the most was the Metal Seadramon Gene. This gene originated from an Ultimate-level Digimon in the world of Digimon. Not only was it powerful, but it also functioned in land, sea, and air environments—a very practical ability in this world.

As for the KanColle and Hulk genes:

The KanColle Gene required no additional explanation. It was already understood to be a valuable gene. The Hulk Gene was specifically based on the version of the Hulk from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not the comics. Unlike the limitless version from the comics, this one still possessed tremendous strength, although it was somewhat more grounded.

In short, these four gene draws were a huge win for Mio.

With that thought in mind, Mio closed the lottery panel, walked to the window of his room, and looked outside.

His Observation Haki swept over the entire Fishman Island, and Mio immediately detected the situation unfolding at Fishman Island Square.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in," Mio said, turning around.

The door opened, and Asuka stepped in. She spoke gently, "Sir, someone from Ryugu Castle has come. They requested that you make a public speech to help reassure the residents of Fishman Island about their safety."

"Very well, let's go," Mio nodded. His eyes gleamed, but he didn't refuse. It was a good opportunity to build reputation.

With a thought—

Mio vanished from the room.

The next moment, he appeared directly in the center of Fishman Island Square, next to Shark Star.

His sudden appearance startled Shark Star, who instinctively stepped back, but relaxed upon realizing it was Mio.

"Lord Black Crow, it's all up to you now," said the minister beside Shark Star, remaining composed.

"Alright," Mio nodded, a calm smile gracing his lips.

He took a step forward and turned to face the large crowd of Fishman Island residents gathered in the square.

The moment Mio appeared, a thunderous cheer erupted. Many fishmen were chanting "Black Crow" over and over.

Mio raised his voice, speaking clearly and firmly. "Residents of Fishman Island, I am Black Crow. I believe most of you already know me. From today onward, Fishman Island will officially become one of my territories. Starting now, you no longer need to fear pirates or slave-hunting syndicates. Anyone who dares to provoke Fishman Island will find nothing waiting for them—except death."

As his words fell, Mio's aura burst forth.

Though simple, his declaration was enough to ignite the spirits of the entire crowd. They believed in Black Crow. They had seen his strength.

And Black Crow was a force to be reckoned with—one of the dominant powers in the New World. No ordinary pirate would dare cause trouble here now. Any greedy force that attempted it would be dealt with accordingly.

As the cheers continued to swell, Mio turned toward the minister and spoke in a lower tone. "Mr. Minister, there's something else I wish to discuss."

"Please, Lord Black Crow," the minister responded quickly.

"It's about Noah."

"Noah?" The minister's expression changed. He asked with urgency, "What about it?"

"I want to take Noah away," Mio said firmly.

"What?!" The minister looked shocked, then responded anxiously. "Lord Black Crow, to be honest, Noah is deeply significant to Fishman Island. It embodies the dreams of our ancestors. Even if some residents don't fully understand its importance now, it can't be taken so lightly. Moreover, Noah is enormous—it won't be easy to move."

"I understand Noah's symbolic weight," Mio replied calmly. "But that symbol belonged to eight hundred years ago. While I know many on Fishman Island still hope to live under the sun, I'm the only one in the world who knows who the Sea King truly is. That means I'm the only one who can make that dream a reality. As for Noah's size—that's not an issue for me."

The minister remained silent, but his eyes were wide with shock.

It was true that many on Fishman Island knew the Sea King would be born among them—it had happened once, eight centuries ago, when the mermaid princess was the original Sea King.

But no one knew who the new Sea King was.

Yet Black Crow did.

And that knowledge frightened the minister. If that information spread, it could draw dangerous attention to Fishman Island once again.

"Lord Black Crow," the minister said carefully, "please keep the Sea King's identity a secret."

"You don't need to remind me. I already planned to," Mio nodded. freёwebnoѵel.com

Though the minister wasn't sure if he could fully trust Black Crow, he had no other choice. If word got out, the entire island could face disaster.

"As for Noah..." The minister's tone softened, and a conflicted expression crossed his face. "If anyone else had asked to take Noah, it would've been impossible. But since it's Lord Black Crow, I believe my fellow islanders wouldn't object. However, there's something you should know—Noah is constantly being watched over by giant sea kings. They were ordered to do so by the former Sea King. If you can deal with them, then Noah is yours."

"Giant sea kings, huh? I understand," Mio nodded.

He had expected this.

Those massive sea kings were indeed an obstacle.

Not only were there many of them, but they were also colossal in size.

Of course, that made sense—Noah had always relied on the Sea Kings to move, with their strength necessary to tow the ship through the ocean.

But deep beneath the sea, fighting them would be a challenge. Mio's power was best used above the water, not under it.

If it were on the surface, it wouldn't matter if there were dozens of giant sea kings—he wouldn't be concerned.

But in the deep sea? That would be a task for Hanba to handle.