Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

West Sea.

The Royal Palace of the Kingdom of Orut.

Kakashi grabbed Akainu's wrist.

He dragged the admiral out of the main hall like a dead dog.

The heavy iron gate slammed shut.

The main hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The group looked at each other, but the atmosphere was not oppressive; instead, it was filled with excitement.

"His Majesty."

"This Marine Admiral named Akainu has been taken into custody."

"What should we do next?"

Nara Shikaku was the first to step forward, breaking the silence.

His brow furrowed slightly.

As the empire's strategist, Shikaku's intelligence analysis skills, which he was so proud of, were completely useless in this other world.

He was completely clueless about the so-called Navy, World Government, and pirates.

"Is that even a question?"

"Of course, we should expand our territory as quickly as possible!"

"Occupy all the surrounding islands, providing the empire with a solid springboard!"

Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but take a step forward.

His eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was already calculating which piece of land was more valuable.

"What's the use of occupying a few worthless islands?"

"As Akainu just said, they also have the World Government above them."

"Since they dare to attack the Empire, let's march straight to their stronghold!"

"Let those Celestial Dragons and Five Elders taste the power of Susanoo!"

Fugaku Uchiha snorted coldly, interrupting Hiashi.

In an instant.

The hall erupted in chaos.

The pro-war faction and the conservative faction were arguing fiercely.

Some suggested that they first capture pirates to use as laborers.

Some people, however, were clamoring to seize the warships to study their technology.

"Alright."

Chiba leaned back on the throne, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

Boom, boom, boom.

The rhythmic tapping sound seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present.

The hall fell silent instantly.

All eyes turned to Chiba.

Chiba's gaze swept over the imperial core members below, a smile playing on his lips.

"Shikaku."

"Relay my orders."

"Summon an even larger army of ninjas to descend upon this world!"

"Centered on this Kingdom of Orut."

"Radiate outwards, gradually conquering all the countries and islands in the Western Sea."

"By the way."

"Collect this world's specialty—Devil Fruits—with all our might."

Nara Shikaku was stunned.

He quickly pondered the logic behind the order.

To attack the Western Sea?

Devil Fruit?

This is indeed a steady and pragmatic strategy.

But Nara Shikaku felt that something was not right.

"His Majesty."

"IMHO."

"Now that we've clashed with a naval admiral, the feud is officially over."

"With Your Majesty's strength, why not directly take action against that World Government?"

Nara Shikaku forced himself to speak.

He knows Chiba too well.

This emperor was never one to suffer in silence.

The Celestial Dragons dared to challenge Chiba, and the Navy dared to bombard the Empire's forces.

This should be placed in the ninja world.

Chiba had already launched a direct attack using the Flying Thunder God technique, storming into the enemy's base and scattering their ashes.

And now, they're just circling around in this remote area of ​​the West Sea?

This is so unusual!

Chiba shifted to a more comfortable position, resting his chin on one hand.

"Shikaku."

"You only saw their top-tier combat strength."

"But they didn't see the immense resources and foundation of the World Government."

"This world is too big."

"Islands are scattered like stars in the sky, and the population is as numerous as hairs on a cow."

"The World Government has ruled this sea for eight hundred years!"

"Even if we strike at the heart of the enemy and destroy the Marine Headquarters and Mary Geoise now..."

"Guess what the consequences will be?"

Nara Shikaku thought for a moment and immediately realized what was going on.

"The remnants!"

"That's right."

Chiba nodded.

"Once the power center of the world government collapses."

"Those remaining forces, member states, and even pirates will turn into a pile of loose sand and hide in this vast sea."

"They will gather in secret and constantly create trouble for the Empire."

"Our empire already has a limited number of personnel."

"Are we really going to waste time catching mice all over the map?"

Hearing Chiba's words.

The people in the hall suddenly realized what was going on.

If you don't kill the snake, you'll suffer the consequences.

Instead of chasing enemies all over the world, let them come to us.

"so."

Chiba pointed in the direction of the prison cell.

"Akainu is the perfect bait."

"The World Government cannot afford to lose face, and it is even less likely to give up a Marine Admiral."

"They will definitely keep sending people to the West Sea."

"Lieutenant General, General, and even those hidden monsters."

"We just need to stay in the West Sea and wait for the enemy to tire themselves out."

"Come one, catch one."

"Give me a pair, grab a pair."

"Drain their fighting force, bit by bit, until it's completely drained!"

Nara Shikaku was greatly shocked.

What a ruthless calculation!

Isn't this a classic example of besieging a stronghold to attack reinforcements?

The world government's top combat forces all suffered heavy losses in the West Sea.

Even if we take over Mary Geoise then, there will be no decent resistance.

"Understood!"

Nara Shikaku knelt down on one knee, completely convinced.

The others present also showed expressions of excitement.

No need to run around the world looking for enemies; just wait for them to line up and deliver their heads.

This style of play is exactly what they want.

"Go and prepare."

"The interdimensional gate is now secure; allow the imperial army to assemble."

"It's time for this Western Sea to have a new owner."

Chiba waved his hand.

"yes!"

The crowd shouted in unison, turned around, and strode out of the main hall.

……

The Grand Line.

Marineford, Naval Headquarters.

The atmosphere in the spacious marshal's office was so heavy it seemed like you could wring water out of it.

Kizaru sat on the sofa.

His flashy yellow striped suit had several large holes in it.

Traces of fire and lightning strikes remain on the edges.

His signature brown sunglasses were already broken, revealing a pair of bloodshot eyes.

"Borsalino!"

"What on earth happened?!"

"You went to the Western Sea and lost more than a dozen warships."

"And they even lost Sakazuki?"

Zhan Guo slammed his hand on the desk.

The immense force slammed into the mahogany tabletop, creating several noticeable cracks.

On the sofa next to me.

Navy hero Garp stopped eating his senbei.

Vice Admiral Tsuru frowned, staring intently at the disheveled Kizaru.

Akainu and Kizaru join forces to attack.

This lineup is more than capable of taking down a Yonko crew.

How could we have lost so badly?

Kizaru picked up the hot tea on the table, his hands trembling violently.

He managed to swallow a mouthful of tea after spilling most of it.

"How scary..."

Kizaru's voice trembled uncontrollably.

"Marshal of the Warring States Period"

"We've encountered a monster... a real monster."

Zhan Guo's eyelids twitched.

There are very few people on the sea who could be described as "monsters" by Kizaru.

"Could it be that Kaido and Whitebeard have teamed up?"

The Warring States period questioned him sternly.

"No... not a pirate."

Kizaru shook his head with a wry smile.

The image of those two giants, each over a hundred meters tall, flashed through his mind.

"We arrived at the Western Sea."

"Then he was attacked by two teenagers."

Speaking of it.

Kizaru swallowed hard.

"Two young men of general caliber!"

Sengoku and Garp both widened their eyes.

juvenile?

General level?

This is simply a fantasy!

"Sakazuki was entangled by one of them."

"The other party possesses an extremely strange power."

"Not only can it ignore the elemental nature of nature, but it can also unleash destructive power capable of destroying an entire island."

Kizaru pointed to the wounds on his body.

"My light-speed kick and Yata no Magatama are completely unable to break through the opponent's defense."

"That guy covered in golden light is practically an indestructible fortress!"

The more Zhan Guo listened, the more alarmed he became.

But Kizaru hadn't finished speaking.

"Just when we were planning to retreat."

"Three more general-level powerhouses have appeared."

boom!

The teacup in Zhan Guo's hand was crushed to pieces.

"What did you say?"

"Three generals?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru suddenly stood up.

Including the first two, that's a total of five general-level combatants!

Even the Four Emperors' pirate crews on the high seas couldn't possibly assemble such an outrageous lineup.

Kizaru helplessly spread his hands.

"That's right."

"They ganged up on me and Sakazuki."

"What's even more terrifying is..."

"There are still hundreds of powerful individuals on the island."

"Even the weakest one has an aura no less than that of a major general from headquarters."

"They destroyed our warships in an instant, like slicing a watermelon."

"Except for the fact that I managed to escape by sheer speed thanks to the Glint-Glint Fruit."

"Everyone else, including Sakazuki..."

"completely annihilated."

The office fell into dead silence.

Kap's rice cracker fell to the ground and rolled into a corner.

Zhan Guo slumped into the chair, feeling like he couldn't breathe properly.

Five generals!

Hundreds of powerful individuals at the rank of major general or above!

Where on earth did this terrorist force come from?

This force is enough to overturn the entire world order!

"West Sea..."

Zhan Guo gritted his teeth and muttered those two words.

The Celestial Dragons died in the West Blue.

Now even a naval admiral has fallen into this trap.

The situation has completely spiraled out of control, and the Navy Headquarters simply cannot handle it on its own.

Sengoku grabbed the golden Den Den Mushi from the table.

He had to report to Mary Geoise immediately.

This is no longer just pirates causing trouble; this is a sign that the world is about to change!

……

Top of the red earth continent.

Mary Geoise, the Chamber of Power.

In the magnificent yet empty room, five old men were scattered throughout.

They sat or stood, each with a different posture.

The golden Den Den Mushi on the table is beeping urgently.

"Sengoku, is everything settled?"

"Was that madman who murdered Saint Charles executed in public?"

The old man with the mustache picked up the microphone.

His tone was condescending, exuding an unquestionable arrogance.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Then came the hoarse and suppressed voice of the Warring States period.

"It failed."

Snapped!

The bald Five Elders, who were wiping their longswords, suddenly stopped.

The other three also turned their heads in unison, staring at the Den Den Mushi.

"Warring States Period, say that again?"

"You sent two top generals there, and you're telling me they failed?"

The voice of the man with the mustache suddenly turned cold.

Sengoku did not hide anything and repeated Kizaru's report verbatim.

Five generals-level combatants.

Hundreds of high-ranking generals.

Akainu was captured, and his entire fleet was destroyed.

Every word was like a resounding slap across the face of the World Government.

"absurd!"

The five blond elders were furious.

"Five generals?"

"Do you think being a general is like eating cabbage?"

"Where did all these top-tier combatants come from?!"

"Sengoku, are you deliberately exaggerating the enemy's strength to cover up the navy's incompetence?!"

Zhan Guo suppressed his anger on the other end of the phone.

"Borsalino brought back intelligence personally; his injuries are undeniable!"

"My lords, this force is definitely not simple."

"Their presence in the Kingdom of Orut is clearly for some purpose."

The room of power was eerily quiet.

The five bald elders sheathed their longswords.

The blades clashed, producing a crisp metallic hum.

"The Celestial Dragons were killed."

"The admiral has been captured alive."

"If this matter cannot be resolved swiftly and decisively, where is the authority of the World Government?"

The five elders, with their long beards, leaned on their canes, their eyes cold and sinister.

"When did the West Sea begin to harbor such a monster?"

The Five Old Stars with the mustache coldly gave orders to the Den Den Mushi.

"The Warring States Period"

"Block the news."

"We absolutely cannot allow the situation in the West Sea to be leaked to the media!"

"But Admiral Akainu..."

The Warring States period pressed for an answer.

"Do I need to teach you this?"

"Naval Headquarters is on high alert."

"Be prepared to deploy more combat forces to the West Sea at any time."

The five blond elders interrupted impatiently.

He paused, his tone turning chilling.

"In order to uphold the dignity of the Creator."

"We will deploy CP0's strongest shields, and even..."

"If necessary, the Knights of God will also be deployed."

"Anyone who dares to provoke the World Government will only meet the same end."

"That means utterly erasing them from this world!"

The Den Den Mushi was disconnected.

The air inside the chamber of power was extremely heavy.

"Should we consult Lord Im?"

The five elders with long beards asked in a deep voice.

"It's not the right time yet."

The bald Five Elders shook their heads.

"Just a few guys of unknown origin."

"When we twist their heads off with our own hands and hang them in the square of Mary Geoise."

"Everything will get back on track."

A chilling killing intent flickered in the eyes of the five old monsters.

On this vast ocean, no one can challenge their authority.

……

West Sea.

The Kingdom of Orte.

The enormous interdimensional gate in the sky emitted a mesmerizing halo.

Chiba stood at the highest point of the palace, looking down at the plaza below.

A violent spatial fluctuation followed.

The cross-border gate is like a floodgate, unleashing astonishing energy.

A dense crowd of figures filed out of the interdimensional gate.

The imperial army has arrived.

The Senju clan ninjas wear uniform green tactical vests.

Tsunade walked at the very front.

Blonde hair flying, sharp eyes.

Although she always complained that Chiba was a hands-off manager, she was never ambiguous when it came to such important matters as expanding territory.

Next up is the Uzumaki clan.

Their bright red hair stood out in the crowd.

Nagato, Karin, and Konan walked at the very front.

The chakra fluctuations emanating from them distorted the surrounding air as if they were a tangible entity.

The group of oil-producing women dispersed quietly.

Countless tiny black shadows darted into the grass and cracks in the ground.

Those were the parasites they were so proud of.

In less than half an hour.

Every corner of the Kingdom of Orut is under the surveillance of the Aburame clan.

The Sarutobi clan, the Inuzuka clan, the Gekko clan...

The elites of more than a dozen prominent families were all dispatched.

Following closely behind were the troops from the four major provinces.

Luo Sha manipulated the sand gold, carrying hundreds of elites from the Wind Province, and landed on the ground.

Onoki floated in mid-air.

Looking down at the azure sea, I couldn't help but marvel.

Mei Terumi, accompanied by the ninjas of the Water Province, excitedly surveyed her surroundings.

Water was everywhere.

In this world, the combat power of Water Release ninjas can be maximized!

The people of Thunder Province were eager to get their hands on someone and had a fight.

A ninja army of tens of thousands gathered on the territory of the Kingdom of Orte.

A chilling aura shot straight into the sky.

The kingdom's commoners hid in their houses, watching the scene through the cracks in the windows, trembling with fear.

They had never seen anything like this before.

Those who descended from the sky were all capable of scaling walls and rooftops, their methods even more outrageous than those of legendary Devil Fruit users.

"His Majesty."

"The army has been assembled."

"The four provincial governors have all taken their positions."

Nara Shikaku, holding a newly compiled intelligence report, strode over to Chiba's side.

Chiba turned around and looked down at the dark mass of people.

Familiar faces were filled with fervor and loyalty.

"very good."

"Shikaku, assign the task."

Hearing Chiba's instructions.

Nara Shikaku cleared his throat.

His voice, amplified by ninjutsu, resounded throughout the entire plaza.

"Everyone, listen up!"

"The Imperial War of Conquest has officially begun!"

"With the Kingdom of Orut as the core base, advance in the four directions of east, west, south, and north."

"No matter what country or island we encounter."

"Persuade them to surrender first."

"Those who refuse to surrender will be killed on the spot, and the territory will be taken over by force!"