one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 171: Storm Brewing in the New World
Chapter 171 - 171: Storm Brewing in the New World
The Kaishi Islands.
This was the destination of Mio's voyage.
An archipelago of vast scale, the Kaishi Islands were also home to rare and dangerous birds.
It had been a week since Mio entered the New World. In just that short time, he had experienced firsthand the infamous unpredictability of the region's weather. From calm skies to howling storms within minutes—the rapid shifts were truly beyond expectation.
Despite the passing days, the Black Glory still had some distance to cover before reaching the Kaishi Islands.
Meanwhile, on Kuria Island—Saya's base of operations in the New World—events were already stirring.
A town had been established there, completely under Saya's control.
At the heart of this town stood a grand castle. Within the castle's central hall, a figure sat upon the highest seat atop a series of steps. The figure was tall and slender, with black horns protruding from his forehead and dark markings streaked across his cheeks. A strange, unnerving appearance.
Beside him lounged a seductive young woman, her soft body draped lazily against the throne.
Below the steps, a man named Tyco stood, his voice trembling with anger.
"Lord Saya, the Black Crow Pirates are nothing like other supernovas. They show no respect toward you at all. They even told me to pass along a message—saying they hope you don't die too soon, and that they're interested in you. It's outrageous. Absolutely unforgivable!"
A chilling silence fell.
Saya's lips curled into a sneer. A moment later, his body began to shift. The horns atop his head grew longer. His frame bulked up, swelling with power. The air in the castle grew stiflingly hot as the temperature surged unnaturally.
"How do you even have the nerve to return alive after failing your mission?" Saya's voice was emotionless and cold, devoid of all compassion.
As he spoke, an eerie black pattern began to ripple across the floor.
Tyco's face twisted in panic. In an instant, he leapt backward, voice cracking in fear.
"Lord Saya! I tried! I really tried to complete the mission! But the Black Crow Pirates are far too strong—I didn't stand a chance. Please, have mercy!"
Terror gripped Tyco's face. His pupils shrank as he stared at the ground.
The black pattern had already reached his feet. And then—it surged upward.
It was fire.
Not ordinary fire. It was black, a color so unnatural that just looking at it made Tyco's skin crawl. Its heat was unbearable.
As the flames engulfed him, Tyco's body began to melt. Flesh burned and bones cracked.
His screams of agony echoed through the hall.
And then, just seconds later—silence.
All that remained was a pile of white bones, scorched and scattered on the polished floor.
"Trash," Saya muttered, gazing at the remains.
He rose to his feet. Now, massive black wings sprouted from his back. His skin shimmered red and black, covered in the same sinister patterns that had devoured Tyco.
A suffocating aura of power radiated from him, pressing down on the entire castle.
"Amy!" Saya called.
A hulking figure entered the hall—a burly man with bloodstained clothes, a scarred face, and a wild glint in his eyes.
"Boss," Amy grinned, baring sharp teeth.
"Find the Black Crow Pirates," Saya commanded coldly. "Kill them."
Amy licked his lips, an expression of twisted excitement spreading across his face.
"Heh, killin' time, huh? Don't worry—I'll bring back their heads real soon."
With a satisfied chuckle, he turned and left.
Saya watched Amy's departing figure, then returned to his seat, his form shifting back to normal. He chuckled darkly.
"A rookie who just entered the New World and doesn't know the rules... He'll die soon enough."
The voluptuous girl beside him leaned in and smiled sweetly.
"Lord Saya, don't be angry about a newcomer. With Lord Amy handling things, they'll be finished in no time. Now... let's continue where we left off~"
"Hah, you're right," Saya laughed. "With Amy on the job, I'll be holding the heads of the Black Crow Pirates in just a few days!"
Then he embraced the girl, indulging himself without a care in the world.
Meanwhile...
A new headline was spreading across the New World.
Supernova Kills Celestial Dragon! Bounty: Over 200 Million!
The pirate named Taros had killed a Celestial Dragon and would now be hunted by an admiral. He was the first supernova of the year to cause such an uproar.
And at the same time, the Black Crow Pirates had officially entered the New World.
...
"Interesting... Gurararara! Looks like the New World is about to heat up."
On the deck of the Moby Dick, Whitebeard laughed heartily, raising his sake cup high as his sons joined him for a grand banquet.
Elsewhere—on a distant island—another legendary pirate was reading the same article.
Red-Haired Shanks chuckled.
"That Taros guy reminds me of Kaido. Killing a Celestial Dragon before even reaching the New World? I wonder if he'll survive the admiral's pursuit. And the Black Crow Pirates... finally here. Hawkeye seemed impressed. I wonder what kind of man that captain really is."
He rolled up the newspaper and stretched.
"I'm in a good mood today—let's throw a party!"
"Ohhhh!"
"Party time! Hahahaha!"
"Drink! Drink!"
Cheers erupted from his crew.
Shanks grinned.
"After the party... let's go pay the Black Crow Pirates a visit!"
Meanwhile...
On another island, Kaido fastened a giant gourd of sake to his waist. As he read the article, a wild grin spread across his face.
"I'm interested in that captain's crew... Let's go find them. I want them to join me!"
The Beasts Pirates set sail immediately, heading straight toward the Black Crow Pirates' last known location.
The calm seas of the New World were suddenly teeming with undercurrents.
But despite the rising storm, most pirates remained unaware of the true shift beginning to take place.
And Mio—unconcerned, uninformed—continued his journey without knowing what awaited him.
Back to the Kaishi Islands.
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The Black Glory had finally arrived.
The archipelago was vast, islands stretching out in every direction. Each one connected by shallow reefs or jagged stone ridges, giving the entire region an immense, almost continental scale.
This was no ordinary chain of islands.
Not only did it house East and West Kitamitori birds—dangerous avian species—but it was also home to other formidable beasts. While there were no ancient creatures, the island's ecology had evolved in such a way that even the common predators were stronger than usual.
For pirates with bounties of 30 or 40 million, stepping onto this island was nothing short of suicide.
The wildlife here was brutal and deadly.
But for Mio, this kind of island was exactly what he needed.
He stood on the deck, looking out at the vast and dangerous land ahead.
An island teeming with fierce beasts. An ideal hunting ground for someone like him.
He grinned.
