Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 391 I really want to work for Mr. Crocodile as soon as possible!

It feels so good to have cheat codes.

Especially when using cheats, you can also use modification tools.

As a qualified cheater, Uehara Naraku used it incredibly skillfully, directly modifying ordinary task rewards to increase his own attributes.

Nico Robin's two missions directly provided Uehara Naraku with over 10,000 points of life energy and dual-color Haki, which might be enough to make him invincible in the first half of the Grand Line.

Of course, given Uehara Naraku's current power, he could easily roam freely in the latter half of the Grand Line for a while.

Because most of his chakra was used to maintain the operation of the Naruto world, the remaining power was converted into the power of the One Piece world, but he can still maintain a considerable advantage, such as dual-color Haki and elemental power similar to Devil Fruits.

Moreover, Uehara would not be afraid of the Sea Stone.

However, the main storyline in the One Piece world is relatively simple. It mainly serves as a preliminary step to avoid attracting the attention of the World Government. Uehara Naraku has only brought his original crew for the time being.

Main quest: Become the mastermind behind the Battle of Marineford. Main quest progress: 0%.

Nagato and the remaining members originally wanted to come along, but since the Naruto world had just begun to get on track, Nagato still needed to take charge of everything.

As for Konan and Kaguya Otsutsuki, they can only stay behind for the time being...

After all, Uehara Naraku usually acts in a dark way when carrying out missions, and Uehara doesn't really want Konan to see his inhuman side yet.

Therefore, the pirates who have come so far are only the following:

The artistic duo: Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sand.

The immortal duo: Kakuzu and Hidan.

Ironclad confidant: Kisame Hoshigaki.

Street child: Uchiha Sasuke.

Intelligence personnel: Absolutely not.

The spy members are: Kabuto Yakushi and a group of Edo Tensei puppets.

As Uehara Naraku flipped through the current roster of Baroque Works, he listened to Nico Robin recount the latest news from the high seas.

"...Iceberg takes office as the new mayor of Water City..."

"...And then there's this year's Supernova, Portgas D. Ace, captain of the Spade Pirates, who made headlines with the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit. He destroyed a port as soon as he entered the Grand Line, and he's probably going to go through Sabaody Archipelago to enter the second half of the Grand Line..."

"Wait a minute."

Uehara Naraku suddenly called out to Nico Robin, slowly raising his head and asking, "Where is this Supernova now?"

"We should be arriving in Sabaody soon, right?"

Nico Robin sat at the table next to Uehara, her long legs under her tight shorts slowly crossing over. She took out a wanted poster from beside her and handed it to Uehara Naraku.

Uehara Naraku stared at the freckled youth on the wanted poster, who was smiling unusually happily. He couldn't help but smile as well: "He seems to be a very cheerful person. He should be easy to get along with..."

"..."

Nico Robin didn't quite understand Uehara's meaning, but she continued, "People like that don't last long on the Grand Line, because Portgas D. Ace boasted that he would take Whitebeard's life..."

Whitebeard, that's the strongest man in the world!

Nico Robin survived the second half of the Grand Line, and even had a difficult time in the first half. However, that white-bearded man was one of the Four Emperors who ruled the second half of the Grand Line!

"That's a pretty good idea."

After slowly nodding, Uehara Naraku's voice suddenly became serious: "Sasuke, would you like to spend some time with his Spade Pirates?"

"Um?"

Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Uehara Naraku put down the bounty poster, turned to Uchiha Sasuke, and said softly, "This pirate named Ace is quite the good older brother! Go and take Itachi's place on this mission! Infiltrate Portgas D. Ace's inner circle!"

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Okay, but joining a team might not be so easy..."

"Very simple."

Uehara Naraku turned to look at Black Zetsu and said softly, "Then I'll have to trouble you with all of this, Zetsu-senpai... Try to get Sasuke into the Spade Pirates as soon as possible, before Portgas D. Ace challenges Whitebeard."

"…Can."

Black Zetsu nodded calmly.

At this moment, Black Zetsu's heart remained calm. Based on its understanding of Uehara Naraku, it was likely that this person named Portgas D. Ace was about to be in trouble.

"How long will I be required to go undercover?"

Sasuke Uchiha frowned and said in a deep voice, "If you're going to make me infiltrate for too long..."

Don't worry!

Uehara Naraku chuckled, picked up his juice, and slowly said, "At most three years. I'll definitely bring you back after three years!"

"Three years?"

Uchiha Sasuke's face immediately showed hesitation.

Uehara Naraku took a sip of his juice and continued casually, "You can also travel around this world during this time, hone your swordsmanship, and see if you can learn Haki... Don't eat Devil Fruits or anything like that."

Nico Robin: "..."

What does this person think Devil Fruits are?

That's a treasure from the ocean, and you actually look down on that kind of power!

"I see."

Sasuke Uchiha nodded slowly, then continued, "If you don't enjoy your time there, I'll contact you anytime to let you leave."

"casual."

Uehara Naraku waved his hand casually and said softly, "Just remember to tell me in advance so I can threaten you to stay in that pirate crew."

Uchiha Sasuke: "..."

Damn it, can't you just speak like a human being?!

After finishing speaking, Uehara Naraku's gaze continued to wander, landing on Kakuzu and Hidan. He couldn't help but rub his forehead: "Kakuzu-senpai and Hidan, try hunting down a few Devil Fruit users these days, see if you can get Kakuzu-senpai's Devil Fruit abilities, and maybe earn some operating funds too!"

"Can."

Kakuzu nodded slowly and said softly, "This world looks like paradise. Making money is so easy, there are bounties everywhere..."

"There is still some danger..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, chuckled, and continued, "But it doesn't matter. Whenever you are on the verge of death, I will arrange for an Edo Tensei expert skilled in space-time to be by your side so that you can be taken away at any time."

"Ha, whatever!"

Hidan brandished his scythe and plunged it into his own chest, laughing as he declared, "No matter which world I'm in, the Jashin will always be watching over me!"

"Shut up!"

"..."

Nico Robin watched Hidan's movements, a look of shock flashing across her face. If she wasn't mistaken, that scythe had definitely pierced his heart!

Was this guy a monster too?

"And, Kabuto..."

Uehara Naraku's gaze suddenly shifted and landed on Yakushi Kabuto. His fingers tapped lightly on the table: "I believe in your learning ability and espionage skills. Go join the Navy in this world and provide me with intelligence on the Navy."

As a spy.

Kabuto Yakushi was undoubtedly the most suitable person to join the Navy, a place where light and darkness coexist. He was the most perfect spy in history!

After saying that, Uehara Naraku added, "If you encounter any trouble in the Navy, tell me. I'll take care of anyone who's hindering your promotion..."

Moreover, what Uehara Naraku really wanted to do was hunt down Vice Admirals and even Admirals, if he could turn a portion of the upper echelons of the Navy into his own people…

The art style of this world is just too beautiful...

"Yes, Lord Naraku."

Kabuto Yakushi slowly nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips. "It just so happens that I also want to study the power of this world."

Uehara Naraku doesn't have many spies to arrange for the time being. His main task is to place Yakushi Kabuto and Sasuke into the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, respectively.

After all, his main mission is basically the Battle of Marineford.

Apart from that, it's really difficult to place people in other places.

However, the main characters of this world haven't appeared yet. We'll figure out how to design them properly in the future. These are minor issues, since the Straw Hat Pirates didn't seem to be of much use in the Marineford War.

Uehara Naraku's gaze slowly shifted, landing on Nico Robin. He tossed the list to her and calmly said, "Arrange for me, Kisame Hoshigaki, Deidara, and Sasori-senpai to join Baroque Works as soon as possible!"

"Yes."

Nico Robin nodded slowly before continuing, "But... Crocodile doesn't actually trust the Baroque Works' subordinates; he's always just used them as tools to achieve his own schemes..."

"I know."

Uehara Naraku leaned back in his chair and chuckled as he said, "Being a tool is quite nice. I believe Mr. Crocodile will be a good leader."

As long as Crocodile makes contact with him…

It's hard to say who's being used by whom...

Uehara Naraku has already mentally calculated all the blame Crocodile will have to take in the future, but he doesn't know if Crocodile will be able to handle it...

Uehara Naraku extended his palm, a drop of water slowly gathering in it. He continued softly, "A leader who can take the blame for his subordinates is a good leader..."

This is one of the powers he obtained after arriving in the pirate world: the power of water, which allows him to transform his body into water and manipulate water.

Water is Crocodile's nemesis.

Moreover, he also possesses Armament Haki, which can counter Natural Devil Fruits. As long as Uehara Naraku is willing, he can create Crocodile however he wants!

"..."

Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, the expressions of the people present became subtle.

Other people's leaders take the blame willingly, but Uehara Naraku's leaders are forced to take the blame! They might even continue to carry the burden after they die!

"Let's go! Let's get started!"

The water droplets in Uehara Naraku's palm turned into a puff of steam and dissipated. He stretched and sighed softly, "I really want to work for Mr. Crocodile as soon as possible..."

Nicole Robin: "..."

This person sounds quite hardworking!

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