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Chapter 160: A Phantom Life

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Although the boy's face was youthful, Gion recognized him clearly. This was Devil Noir, the man who would one day plunge the world into chaos.

This scene felt eerily similar to the story Noir himself had told.

Could this be some sort of time warp?

Gion's face remained impassive as she approached Noir, her naginata, Kin'emon, held at the ready.

If I kill him now, the future criminal won't exist!

Young Noir looked at Gion approaching, his heart pounding in his chest.

Such a beautiful woman!

Gion raised Kin'emon, poised to strike Noir's neck.

Noir showed no fear. Instead, his eyes were filled with admiration as he gazed at the ornate naginata. "Wow, what a cool sword!"

Gion hesitated, a flicker of uncertainty crossing her face.

She knew this child would become Devil Noir, a formidable enemy of the Marines, but right now, he was an innocent, impressionable boy.

Though Gion was ruthless in battle, she was still a woman, not a heartless brute like Akainu. How could she bring herself to kill a child?

Should she make him pay now for the evils he would commit in the future?

A whirlwind of thoughts raced through Gion's mind. Slowly, she lowered her weapon, a change of heart taking hold.

She would take him under her wing, guide him, and prevent him from ever becoming a pirate!

Gion crouched down, her stern features softening as she looked into Noir's eyes. "Boy," she said gently, "would you like to join the Marines?"

Noir was stunned, then his face lit up with joy. He nodded eagerly. "Yes! I would!"

A satisfied smile graced Gion's lips. By bringing Devil Noir into the Marines, she would not only eliminate a future enemy but also gain a powerful asset.

She would personally supervise Noir, ensuring he stayed on the right path.

A small, warm hand slipped into hers. Noir, oblivious to the carnage surrounding them, smiled up at her.

Gion glanced at the bloody battlefield, then back at Noir. He truly is a future pirate. His courage sets him apart from ordinary children.

And he's brave, too.

Pink petals, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, drifted down from the smoke-filled sky, landing softly on Gion's shoulder.

Gion picked up a petal, glanced at it, and tossed it aside.

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Meanwhile, outside the illusion, Noir was poking at the unresponsive Momousagi, growing increasingly bored.

Is the Peach Blossom Illusion really that powerful? Gion hasn't snapped out of it yet.

His boredom turning to curiosity, he asked the System, "What exactly does Momousagi experience inside the Peach Blossom Illusion?"

He hadn't expected a response, but the System's cold, mechanical voice suddenly answered:

"The Peach Blossom Illusion makes many things seem plausible. The target will have significant interactions with the host and experience a lifetime together."