one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 307: The Auction Plan

"Everyone, the tea party is not over yet, but Black Crow and I have something to discuss next, so let's go to the side hall first." BIG MOM declared immediately after Lilith's cold command.

It was clear that the conditions Black Crow was about to propose weren't for public ears.

BIG MOM didn't mind speaking privately, and she was undeniably curious about what Mio would ask for.

Upon hearing BIG MOM's words, the other guests nodded slightly and began to depart without objection. After all, this was her territory, and if BIG MOM and Black Crow needed to talk privately, no one dared interfere. Though some were curious about what would be discussed, they also knew their place.

Stussy's eyes flickered with curiosity, but she ultimately stood and left with the others.

Soon, only BIG MOM, some of her children, and Mio remained in the hall.

"Alright, Black Crow. You can tell me your conditions now." BIG MOM said casually, grabbing a dessert and taking hearty bites as she spoke.

"It's very simple." Mio grinned. "I know you want to eliminate either Bullett or Sayar in order to rise to the top. I can help you take one of them down—but both of them must fall by my hand!"

"Huh?" BIG MOM's face twisted into a puzzled expression.

She hadn't expected that. Hearing Mio's condition, she immediately assumed that he had some grudge against Bullett and Sayar. But both were major players in the New World, just like Black Crow.

If there had been serious conflict, she'd have heard about it.

After a moment of silence, she asked, "As far as I know, neither Bullett nor Sayar have any serious conflict with the Black Crow Pirates. Well, Bullett may have clashed with you at the World Expo, but Sayar? There's no enmity there."

"Bullett did clash with us once, but Sayar didn't. Still..." Mio's grin widened. "BIG MOM, it doesn't matter what you know or don't know. You just need to agree to my condition."

Bullett with the Paramecia-type Explosion Fruit, and Sayar with the mythical Zoan Human-Human Fruit, Devil Form—both were powers Mio absolutely needed. Such fruits couldn't be left to anyone else.

BIG MOM fell silent again, then after a moment, she grinned. "I can accept that. But you should understand—killing either of them won't be easy."

"Good." Mio stood up without hesitation. "Then tell me your plan."

"Heh." BIG MOM let out a hearty laugh, then bellowed, "Katakuri!"

"Yes, Mom." Katakuri answered, stepping forward respectfully. He approached Mio with a solemn expression.

He had encountered Black Crow once before and had been captured alive back then—when Mio was still weaker. Now, only a few years later, Mio had grown into something truly terrifying. Katakuri couldn't help but be shocked.

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Katakuri spoke. "Lord Black Crow, the plan is simple."

"Both Bullett and Sayar have been working together recently, targeting our Big Mom Pirates. There are signs of an alliance forming. But in terms of strength, whether facing Bullett or Sayar individually, our Big Mom is stronger. I believe the same applies to you."

"According to our intel, an underground auction will be held on Gafulo Island in five days. This event is organized by several underworld leaders—some of whom were invited to this tea party. Five Devil Fruits will be auctioned there. Because of this, both Sayar and Bullett will attend."

"That will be our opportunity. With the combined forces of your Black Crow Pirates and our Big Mom Pirates, we can ambush them. After the auction, the five Devil Fruits will be yours. What do you say?" freёwebnoѵel.com

"Interesting." Mio's grin sharpened.

It was clear now—BIG MOM herself may not be a mastermind, but she was surrounded by capable subordinates. Loyal and cunning, they formed the true brains of her empire.

The plan was straightforward and efficient.

The auction was being orchestrated by the Big Mom Pirates themselves, and the Devil Fruits being offered were their own bait. With the backing of several underworld figures, they would use the auction as a trap to draw in Sayar and Bullett.

And the rest of the island? Likely crawling with BIG MOM's people.

"Good plan. Very well." Mio nodded. "But what about Whitebeard and Kaido?"

"Whitebeard won't interfere," Katakuri replied. "We informed him, out of respect. He's not the kind of man who meddles in others' affairs out of pride. As for Kaido—there was a recent war in Wano. Kurozumi Orochi has been captured, and Kaido was seriously injured. He's recovering on Onigashima, and his Calamities are guarding him closely. Meanwhile, the Navy is concentrated near Wano."

"Perfect." Mio nodded again, pleased. "So, which one of them do you plan to take down?"

"Bullett," BIG MOM answered before Katakuri could. Her face was practically dripping with excitement, saliva spilling from the corners of her mouth. "But if you want Bullett instead, I'll give him to you."

Clearly, BIG MOM wasn't picky.

All she cared about was the end result—her rise to the throne.

"No need. Saya's mine. Just let me know when everything's in place." Mio waved his hand and turned toward the exit. "I'll head out first."

Asuka and the others immediately followed.

BIG MOM didn't try to stop them. She watched Mio's back as he walked away, a wide grin stretching across her face. Excitement shimmered in her eyes.