one piece: gene extraction and fusion system

"Nice to meet you, Lord Kuroko."

Sanji stepped forward to face Mio, his words surprising Zeff and the others, who were about to leave.

Hearing the voice, Mio turned and glanced at Sanji, raising his eyebrows slightly. "You... look familiar."

Of course, Mio already knew who Sanji was. But there was no need to reveal that he recognized him immediately.

(Author’s note: From now on, Sanji will continue to be referred to as Sanji!)

"I’m Sanji," the young man replied solemnly. "Vinsmoke Sanji."

"Vinsmoke?" Zeff’s eyes widened in astonishment. "Sanji, you... you know where your family is?"

"Sorry, old man." Sanji took a deep drag on his cigarette and exhaled slowly. "I know that place used to be my home... but not anymore."

Zeff’s brows furrowed with doubt, but when he caught the sorrow in Sanji’s eyes, he seemed to understand. With a soft sigh, Zeff nodded and said nothing more.

"Vinsmoke... now there’s a name I haven’t heard in a while." Mio chuckled lightly, his golden eyes narrowing. "You’re Judge’s third son, aren’t you?"

"I don’t want to admit it, but yes." Sanji nodded, taking another puff of his cigarette. His expression turned melancholic.

At first, he’d considered borrowing the Black Crow’s strength to exact revenge on his cold, heartless father. But in the end, he abandoned the idea.