One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 159: Oscar-worthy Acting Skills

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Her dark, bright eyes transformed into a soft pink, radiating an alluring charm.

Gion, also known as Momousagi, was startled. Was this another one of Devil Noir's new abilities?

But it seemed... it seemed like only his eyes had changed color...

Noir stared intently for a long moment, then scratched his head in confusion.

Why hadn't it worked on Gion?

Oh, right. The target has to be at least somewhat attracted to me for it to work.

But after capturing so many Marines, they were definitely enemies. There was no way she would be attracted to him...

Noir, his pink eyes gleaming, tapped his chin thoughtfully. While his eye ability was similar to Boa Hancock's Mero Mero no Mi, there was a key difference: Gender.

Men tended to fall in love more easily, sometimes at first sight. It was in their nature. Nothing to be ashamed of...

Women, however, were more emotionally complex. While there were exceptions, it was generally harder for them to fall in love, unless there was a genuine connection.

So, Gion, a career-driven, strong woman, in a life-or-death situation, was unlikely to fall for her enemy.

Simply put, Noir's current charm wasn't on par with Hancock's. He couldn't achieve that level of universal allure.

After a moment of contemplation, Noir sighed.

He would have to rely on his Oscar-worthy acting skills.

"Gion," he began, his face etched with melancholy, "there's something I need to tell you."

Gion's wariness remained unchanged. "Get on with it," she snapped.

How rude...

Noir's lips twitched. He let out a dramatic sigh and turned his back to her. "Just go."

Gion was taken aback. He was letting her go?

Impossible. This had to be another one of Devil Noir's tricks!

Looking at her unconscious comrades, Gion desperately tried to wake them.

Z!

If I can just wake him up, we still have a chance to escape!

Noir, sensing her intentions, said, "They won't wake up without my help."

Gion clenched her teeth. "Why did you only wake me up?"

Noir brushed his bangs aside, his voice tinged with sadness. "Because I don't want you to get hurt."

Gion stared at him, bewildered. "Huh?"

Noir, still facing away from her, began to narrate a tale of unrequited love.

"Once upon a time, there was a handsome young boy. His village was raided by bandits, a massacre that left many dead and the streets stained with blood."

"The boy was discovered by the bandits. Just as they were about to kill him, a brave young woman appeared."

Gion blinked. Was he talking about her?

Had they met before? Had she saved him?

Noir smirked inwardly. They had, of course, never met.

But Gion, as a Marine, had saved countless lives over the years. Surely there were a few whose faces she couldn't quite recall...