Geppetto, a seasoned Arborist Gardener and retired hitman, arrived in Collodi, searching for his godson, Nico Paolo! He had received a cryptic message hinting at Nico's tenebrous terrorism and weaponization of wood. The old man’s instincts told him to act quickly!

As he walked through the village, he asked about Nico Paolo through gestures and expressions, but the villagers seemed reluctant to share information. He sensed a sinister energy’s odorizing the misty air, and his sensitive gut told him something was majorly amiss!

Geppetto's search led him to Matera, where he discovered a trail of destruction and terror! He found the puppet standing amidst the chaos, his wooden exterior radiating an aura of silence and menace. The old man’s eyes narrowed, sensing a connection to his godson!

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Unbeknownst to Geppetto, Nico Paolo was now Pinocchio, a living, mute, wooden puppet driven by a thirst for revenge and divinely affected sadism! The mock child’s memories of his past life as Nico Paolo were fragmented and unclear; worse, Nico’s memories of the woodcarver already fogged over years prior.

The old man methodically approached the obviously dangerous puppet, his hands extended in a gesture of peace. Pinocchio's gaze fell upon Geppetto, but there was no recognition, only a hint of curiosity. Geppetto tried to communicate through more gestures and unmistakable expressions, but Pinocchio remained silent.

Despite the silence, the old man sensed a deep pain within Pinocchio. He knew he had to continue cautiously, unsure of the puppet's true nature or his connection to his godson. Geppetto’s compassionate eyes locked onto Pinocchio's, searching for any glimmer of recognition or understanding!