Chapter 281: Marks and Motives
In fact, Mio had already noticed Im's arrival.
Although he might not have sensed her two years ago, his mastery of his Devil Fruit ability now allowed him to be aware of her presence.
The reason he hadn't acted immediately was simple—he wanted to see what Im was planning.
And now, it seemed the waiting had paid off.
The "mark" that Asuka mentioned was, as expected, a manifestation of Im's ability.
The specifics of the fruit power remained unclear, but Mio already had some hypotheses.
"Controlling people's hearts..."
Mio's eyes narrowed in contemplation.
"This kind of ability is truly terrifying."
While he had no concerns about those he personally trained, Mio could already imagine what might happen if this ability wasn't limited. If the Revolutionary Army ever launched a full-scale attack on Marijoa, and Im used that power... Even if the stronger warriors were immune, just affecting the masses of soldiers and civilians would be enough to sway the battlefield.
"So, if I want to bring down the World Government, I have to rely more on those I've trained myself," Mio murmured.