one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 188: A Perfect Performance

Mio didn't even glance at the burning wreckage.

His attention was focused solely on the Den Den Mushi in his hand. If nothing unexpected happened, this should be the one Amy had used to contact Saya.

A smile curled at Mio's lips as he waved Lilith over.

Lilith approached and sat down beside him, her expression curious. "Master, is there anything I can assist you with?"

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"Of course." Mio nodded with a light smile and held up the Den Den Mushi. "Do you remember what the person I just killed looked and sounded like?"

"Yes, I do," Lilith replied with a nod. "Why?"

"I recall that you have a certain ability... the one that lets you mimic others' appearances?" Mio didn't explain directly. He preferred to confirm first.

Lilith chuckled and replied confidently, "Indeed. I can perfectly imitate both the voice and appearance, though it's just the outward shape—nothing internal. But as long as I've seen the target, I can replicate them flawlessly, even out of thin air. Look."

As she spoke, her hair began to grow longer until it cascaded down to her hips, turning jet black. Her figure became slender and alluring. She stood, her long legs swaying with graceful confidence, then bent forward, lifted Mio's chin with a single finger, and teased, "Master, do you like girls like this?"

Ahem.

Mio rolled his eyes and flicked her hand away, pinching her cheek. "Don't tease me unless you're prepared to catch a stray bullet."

"If one fires off, I'll help you cool it down," Lilith replied, unfazed.

Mio pretended not to hear her quip and continued. "Now then, change into that guy's appearance. Use this Den Den Mushi to contact Saya, and tell him you were ambushed... by Big Mom's people."

He gestured animatedly, grinning. "Make it sound a little tragic, got it? The more believable, the better."

"If he falls for it, I might have a chance to mess with Big Mom a bit more... that lunatic."

Lilith giggled behind her hand, her eyes gleaming. "Master, just leave it to me. I'll make it Oscar-worthy."

"Good. All yours," Mio said as he handed her the Den Den Mushi, then leaned back and got comfortable, ready to enjoy the show.

Lilith immediately dialed the number. At the same time, her figure transformed again—this time into the stocky build of Amy.

Just a second ago she had been a seductive beauty; now she was a brawny man. The rapid transformation made Mio visibly uncomfortable.

The others around them couldn't help but gather, intrigued and excited to see how Lilith's little drama would play out.

Bulu bulu... bulu bulu...

Click.

"Amy!"

A voice immediately came from the Den Den Mushi.

"Sa—Saya-sama!" Lilith shouted in a panicked tone, as though she'd just faced death itself. Her voice trembled with fear and pain.

Mio grinned and leapt into the air. With Raikiri in hand, he slashed the sea next to the Black Glory, sending a massive arc of energy into the water. Waves exploded upward, and the entire ship rocked as if under attack.

The perfect ambient sound effects for the ruse.

Sure enough, Saya's voice grew grim. "Amy, what happened over there?"

"Saya-sama! I was ambushed—by the Big Mom Pirates!" Lilith-as-Amy howled. "They must be plotting something! They knew my route! They're trying to stir up conflict by killing me!"

She gasped as if she were struggling to speak. "Saya-sama... you must be careful! I—I have to retreat! If I survive... I'll contact you again!"

Just as she finished—

Lilith let out a scream and staggered backward, clutching her chest as though struck.

The Den Den Mushi fell from her hands, rolled across the deck, and stopped at Mio's feet.

Without hesitation, Mio stomped on it, crushing the snail communicator beneath his heel.

Lilith, still in her Amy disguise, collapsed dramatically, looking up at Mio with pleading eyes. "Master, I acted so hard just now... don't you think I deserve a little reward?"

Mio gave her a deadpan stare. "And what kind of reward do you want?"

Lilith's lips curled into a charming smile. "What do you think, Master?"

Tsk.

Mio clicked his tongue, muttering to himself, Why do I get the feeling I won't be lacking wives in the future?

Still, he leaned forward, gently pressed his lips to hers, and gave her a soft kiss.

That was enough.

Erica and Mashi immediately looked on with envy.

Warwick, watching the scene unfold, suddenly recalled a phrase he had once read somewhere.

"A kiss is the best way to express love!"

He blurted out, "I want one too!"

"..."

Hei Yan's mouth twitched. Without saying a word, he summoned his linghe, bound Warwick tightly, and threw him straight into the cabin.