one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 286: The Kongo Corps, Strength Beyond Limits

(ps: As stated before, many readers misunderstood—I mentioned starting a new book, but that doesn't mean this one will be dropped. This story will continue and is projected to finish at around 400,000 words. I definitely won't abandon it at less than half progress, though updates may slow down slightly.)

Another half day passed.

On the island, Mio finally took a deep breath, having just completed the cultivation of the last gorilla.

A total of three thousand Kongo Corps members now stood proudly before him. Aside from the one named King Kong, the rest still wore nothing but grass skirts. The sight was somewhat strange, almost tribal in appearance—but the sheer momentum and strength they emanated could not be ignored.

Satisfied, Mio nodded and muttered inwardly, "Extract abilities for me—all at once."

For all three thousand creatures cultivated, Mio had saved each opportunity to extract a unique ability. Now, all of them would be extracted at once, and Mio's anticipation was at its peak.

As his voice fell, the familiar prompts began to echo one after another.

"Beginning extraction ~ Extraction successful. Congratulations, ability [Huge Strength] and one-tenth of the creature's overall attributes acquired!"

"Beginning extraction ~ Extraction successful. Congratulations, ability [Huge Strength] and one-tenth of the creature's overall attributes acquired!"

"Beginning extraction ~ Extraction successful. Congratulations, ability [Super Speed] and one-tenth of the creature's overall attributes acquired!"

And so on...

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Mio could clearly feel his body changing. His stats were surging at a frightening rate, almost doubling in a short span of time. Strength, speed, defense—everything rose in perfect balance.

Among the extracted abilities, the most common was 'Huge Strength', which made Mio's physical power soar to terrifying levels.

The entire extraction process completed quickly. Aside from King Kong's unique [Steel Bones], the majority of the gorillas had provided [Huge Strength], a portion had [Super Speed], some gave [Toughness], and a few even granted combat-related powers like [Violent Sword].

When all was done, Mio's aura had changed dramatically. He casually raised his right hand and clenched it into a fist. With what looked like a gentle punch to the ground—

Boom!

The earth shook, and the ground cracked under the sheer force. A web of shattered terrain spread rapidly from the impact.

In the next moment, Mio took a step forward—and instantly arrived at the shore, crossing the forest in a blink. His speed now far exceeded anything from before. This was purely physical—no Devil Fruit, no enhancements—just raw, terrifying might.

"Sir!"

The moment Mio appeared, Lilith and the others noticed and rushed over, relief and joy on their faces. After all, Mio had been deep in the forest for a long time, and they had grown somewhat concerned.

Mio looked up toward the massive ship docked at the shore. "That... is the ship sent by Judge? And it came with Doflamingo?"

"Black Crow," came Doflamingo's voice as he jumped from the imitation of Pluto, landing lightly before Mio. A grin spread across his face as he spoke. "I just came from Judge's place. To avoid any accidents, I personally escorted this ship. Now I hand it over to you—but I'll be heading to the New World next with the Donquixote Family. I hope I can count on your support when the time comes. Fufufufu..." freёnovelkiss.com

"New World?" Mio raised an eyebrow, then nodded. "What I promised, I will fulfill. But since you're heading there—send me the princess of the Tontata Kingdom."

"The princess of the dwarf tribe?" Doflamingo's expression shifted slightly with surprise.

He hadn't expected Mio to know about Princess Mansherry of the Tontata Kingdom. Recently, he'd only just confirmed that the princess possessed a Devil Fruit—one of immense auxiliary value, the Heal-Heal Fruit.

Though an auxiliary-type ability, it was arguably one of the best—capable of healing even grave injuries in moments.

"Alright," Doflamingo agreed, nodding thoughtfully. After a pause, he asked carefully, "And... what about the others in the Tontata Kingdom?"

He had to be cautious. The moment he had arrived, he could feel the drastic shift in Mio's strength—stronger, more dangerous. He could tell from his instincts alone that the Black Crow had undergone a shocking evolution.

It was frightening how fast this man was growing—like there was no ceiling, no bottleneck.

Mio gave the matter a moment's thought.

Truthfully, he had no interest in the rest of the Tontata people. They were of little value to him, and their collective strength wasn't particularly impressive.

"No need," he finally said. "Just send Mansherry. That's all."

"As for the New World, it'll take me some time to return. If you arrive before me, wait there."

"Got it," Doflamingo nodded again, then promptly turned to leave.

Once his figure had vanished into the distance, Mio turned to Hei Yan and the others.

"There will be a group coming out soon. They're allies—part of a fleet under the Black Crow banner. Bai Feng, prepare arrangements. That massive ship will be theirs from now on."

He then glanced at Lilith. "Also, search the island. There should be some research labs or facilities left behind. Bring me whatever experimental materials you find."

"Yes," Bai Feng responded immediately.

Lilith nodded as well.

Mio, however, turned and headed back toward the depths of the forest.

Though he was eager to leave the island, he couldn't yet. His strength had grown too fast—his control hadn't caught up. Even walking at full power risked shattering the Black Glory.

So before leaving, he had to gain complete mastery over his new attributes.

And so, the ground continued to tremble from deep within the island.

Mio stood alone in the wilderness, throwing punches into the earth. Each blow was deliberate, gradually increasing in strength.

He knew that if he went all-out, he could level the entire island with a single punch. And with the addition of his abilities, the devastation would be far greater.

In terms of raw physical power alone—there might not be anyone alive who could match him now.

Of course, there was one possible exception—Garp.

That man, a monster in his own right, was known for maintaining peak condition regardless of age. As a master of raw power, Garp might still rival him.

But unless Mio saw the full extent of Garp's strength for himself, he could not be sure.

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