one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 349: The Trap on Nuyan Island

Bang.

A gunshot rang out.

A bullet pierced through Krason's head.

His body collapsed to the ground, blood pooling beneath him.

A flash of pain flickered in Doflamingo's eyes—but it was quickly replaced with a chilling coldness.

"Hmph."

Taking a deep breath, Doflamingo holstered his pistol and glanced toward the warships in the distance. He sneered. "Gion... Chatun... those two are the ones the Navy's been grooming as the next generation, right?"

"If they both die here, will the Navy fly into a rage?"

Just as the words left his mouth—

Bulu Bulu—

Bulu Bulu—

The voice of the Den Den Mushi echoed suddenly.

Doflamingo turned his head toward the sound—Krason's body.

His eyes flashed with realization as he retrieved the Den Den Mushi and picked up the call.

The voice that came through was immediately familiar to Doflamingo.

"Krason, where are you now?"

A sneer curved across Doflamingo's lips. He responded slowly, "Fufufu... Marshal Sengoku, I'm surprised this Den Den Mushi connects directly to you. But I'm afraid there's no one named Krason here."

"DOFLAMINGO!!"

Sengoku's roar came through the receiver. "Damn it, how did that Den Den Mushi end up in your hands? Where's Krason?!"

"Hmph." Doflamingo snorted coldly. "I'm sorry, Marshal Sengoku. All I've got here is a corpse. If Krason's the name of this one, then I'm afraid... he's already dead."

"What? No... How could that be?"

Sengoku's voice cracked with disbelief.

Krason had been like a son to him—someone he'd taken in, cared for, and raised closely. Hearing the news of his death was like a knife to the heart.

The anger in Sengoku's voice deepened. "He was your brother, Doflamingo!"

"Brother?" Doflamingo's voice was cold and detached. "I have no such thing. If I ever did, it was a long time ago."

"This whole thing—you leaked false intel, didn't you?" Sengoku's voice grew heavy and grave.

Even amid the grief, he had to know the truth. If the information Krason sent was a trap, then Gion was also in danger. Krason had passed it on personally.

"Fufufufu... What do you think, Sengoku? Over the years, how many Donquixote family bases has the Navy wiped out?" Doflamingo's tone was sinister, full of venom.

With that, Sengoku understood.

He didn't say another word.

Click.

The Den Den Mushi went silent.

Sengoku looked down at the snail-phone, his voice soft with sorrow. "Revenge..."

"...Damn it..."

Tears brimmed faintly in his eyes.

This was the weight of Krason's death.

Meanwhile — Waters near Nuyan Island

At this moment—

The Black Glory had drawn close to the Navy warship.

Sitting cross-legged on the bow, Mio looked calmly at Gion and Chatun aboard the ship. "You're staying here today."

"Don't be so sure of yourself, Black Crow. It's not that easy to take us down," Kaji said in a low voice. Despite the pressure he felt, as a Navy officer and an admiral candidate, he wouldn't let fear shake him.

He still had confidence in his strength.

Gion said nothing, but her hand was already on the hilt of her famed sword, Kinpira.

"Go. Make it quick," Mio said quietly, not moving himself.

Behind him, Noah and Asuka stepped forward—and vanished instantly.

A moment later, the two appeared aboard the Navy warship.

"I'll take the girl," Noah said with a grin. "After all, our gentleman wants her alive. I don't think your methods are subtle enough for that."

Asuka gave a small nod. The Seven-Star Sword appeared in his hand, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared before Kaji, slashing downward with terrifying speed.

Kaji's pupils constricted. He didn't hesitate—his body turned into air and vanished.

The next moment, he reappeared behind Asuka and growled, "Don't underestimate me. A mere subordinate isn't my match. I'm a Logia user—the Air-Air Fruit."

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Kaji unleashed a devastating palm strike, a burst of compressed air erupting from his hand and blasting Asuka in the back.

Blood sprayed from Asuka's mouth as he was hurled away.

But midair, Asuka smirked, licking the blood from his lip. He recovered swiftly, coating his Seven-Star Sword in Armament Haki and lunging at Kaji again.

A swift strike.

Kaji barely dodged.

But—

Another Seven-Star Sword appeared in Asuka's other hand. It moved faster than the eye could follow.

"Logia? So what?" Asuka scoffed.

Slash!

A deep gash appeared on Kaji's abdomen. Blood gushed, only to be absorbed by the Seven-Star Sword.

With a flick of his hand, Asuka extended the sword like a whip, covered in Haki. It wrapped around Kaji, slammed him down violently—

BOOM!

An entire section of the warship exploded.

Screams of Navy soldiers filled the air.

Compared to that fierce clash—

Noah's battle was far simpler.

"Little sister, don't resist. You'll only suffer," Noah said with a smile, approaching Gion.

Gion snorted coldly, reaching for Kinpira.

But Noah was already in front of her. His hand grabbed her wrist tightly.

The immense strength froze her in place.

"H-How...?"

Gion's eyes widened in disbelief. She struggled with all her might, but couldn't free herself from Noah's grip.

Gritting her teeth, she used her free hand and extended a finger.

"Shigan!"

Swish—

The air whistled as her finger thrust toward Noah's head.

Noah raised his left hand calmly, blocking the strike with ease. "You're too weak. Don't bother struggling. You won't escape."