Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 392 Revealing someone's identity is no big deal! (Third update)

Crocodile.

He was once a notorious pirate who challenged the world's strongest man, Whitebeard. He is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea recognized by the World Government and is also known as the King of the Desert or the Sand Crocodile.

At this moment.

Crocodile was unaware that someone greatly admired him and wanted to become his subordinate, contributing to his career and helping him gain fame.

If he knew, he would definitely want to cut that person's head off.

Crocodile is very busy right now.

A few days ago, Crocodile left the Rainlands, defeated a group of pirates who wanted to invade Alabasta, and continued to impersonate the hero of Alabasta.

After enjoying a hero's welcome, Crocodile returned to his base camp in the Rainlands.

Upon returning, Crocodile planned to check on Baroque Works' recruitment situation, since he had just begun implementing his plan and could never have too many capable people.

"Wow, that's really impressive, Nico Robin!"

Crocodile, the great pirate, was sitting at his desk, a cigar dangling from his lips, his face bearing a slightly menacing scar, and a series of resumes clutched in his hands.

Crocodile slowly looked through the resumes of several people, and first picked out the resumes of Sasori and Deidara.

The crocodile asked with great interest, "Two guys who like killing and war? One is good at assassination, and the other is good at making bombs. Could they possibly be stronger than Mr. 5's Blast Fruit ability?"

"I don't know..."

Nico Robin shook her head and chuckled, "It just so happens that we found a few suitable people, and they've all been in the area near Alabasta recently... They all seem to be quite strong, and they're all lone wolves."

"Then let them fill the remaining two positions as senior agents!"

After saying that, he looked at the grotesque fish-man image of Kisame Hoshigaki on a resume and asked, "Kisame Hoshigaki... is this guy a wandering fish-man?"

"I heard that's how it is!"

Nico Robin sat in a chair, her hands covering her cheeks, and continued with a laugh, "This Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be someone who can't stay in the latter half of the Grand Line, doesn't even have a bounty, and plans to escape to the four seas to become a great pirate and make a name for himself..."

"Hmph, someone who doesn't look very bright..."

Crocodile, cigar in hand, took a deep breath, exhaled a stale air, and said softly, "The fish-men are generally stronger, so let's recruit him. He can be a valuable addition!"

After making the arrangements, Crocodile said in a deep voice, "These guys don't seem to have received any bounties from the Navy yet, but the fact that you're willing to recruit them suggests they're still somewhat useful..."

In this world, a naval bounty is clearly a stepping stone.

For some powerful pirates, no matter how strong they think they are, they are still no match for the respect they receive from a bounty poster issued by the Navy.

"Um?"

After listening to Crocodile's words, Nico Robin couldn't help but look at him in surprise. This Crocodile didn't seem to have mentioned the last person!

Just as Nico Robin was about to ask more questions, Crocodile's hand stopped on the last resume, which showed a photo of a very gentle-smiling young man who looked quite harmless.

His name is Uehara Naraku.

Crocodile looked at Uehara Naraku's resume, slowly exhaling a smoke ring from his pipe, his eyes narrowing slightly: "This person doesn't seem like a dangerous individual at all, and there doesn't seem to be any special ability listed on it..."

"There's nothing special about it to begin with."

Nico Robin tapped her cheek with her fingers, a smile playing on her lips. "This Uehara Naraku is just good at fighting, and doesn't seem to be very intelligent, right? Anyway, we were just looking for a few tools to get ourselves killed at any time..."

"Um."

Crocodile nodded in satisfaction and said, "You're right, these guys are indeed just disposable tools. You can decide how to handle them!"

"it is good."

Nico Robin smiled slightly and said softly, "Then let Deidara and Sasori be the last two high-level agents, and send Uehara Naraku and that fish-man named Kisame Hoshigaki to Whiskey Peak near Reverse Mountain!"

"You can handle this kind of small matter."

After Crocodile finished speaking, his expression gradually became nonchalant: "We can begin the next step of the plan, the Dancing Powder Rain. Let our King experience the wrath of the people..."

"Yes."

Nico Robin tapped her cheek with her fingers.

Anyway, she had completed the task that Uehara Naraku had given her, and she arranged for several people of little caliber to join Baroque Works in one go.

The only problem is...

Sasori and Deidara became Baroque high-ranking agents.

Uehara Naraku and Hoshigaki Kisame became mid-level agents, which is essentially equivalent to the low-level bosses in Baroque Works who manage the underlings.

Therefore, when Nico Robin returned with the message, the expressions of the people present were slightly subtle, and Deidara revealed a sinister smile.

This position is that of a mid-level agent…

Roughly equivalent to a Chunin in the Naruto world?

Deidara, that troublemaker, immediately spoke up: "Hey, Uehara, if there aren't any suitable seats, let's just get rid of the people currently in those seats. After all, none of us are exactly good people!"

"Thank you, I'm a good person!"

After retorting, Uehara Naraku stroked his chin and said, "Robin, I remember that Whiskey Mountain, isn't it a place that pirates passing through the Grand Line via Reverse Mountain always pass through?"

"That's right."

Nico Robin nodded and replied softly, "Because many rookie pirates who have the strength to pass through Reverse Mountain carry some valuable treasures."

"If they're too careless, they might get ambushed by Baroque Works at Whiskey Peak. That's one of the ways Baroque Works raises funds..."

After saying that, Nico Robin added, "However, occasionally powerful pirates will wipe out all the people on Whiskey Peak. For example, Portgas D. Ace swept everyone off Whiskey Peak..."

"That sounds like a great place!"

Uehara Naraku nodded and continued, "Then let's start there. Let all the new pirates in the world tremble in fear because of Crocodile's reputation, let them know the terror of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"..."

Everyone's forehead twitched.

Oh my god, is Uehara Naraku serious?

Uehara Naraku was definitely serious!

The Upside-Down Mountain challenge is a must-do!

Furthermore, you can take some time to visit the East Blue under the Baroque Works name, stand on the Pirate King's execution platform in Loguetown to enjoy the view, take a photo, and then wreak havoc in Windmill Village, tormenting Luffy and completing some missions...

They could also kill Ah Long and his gang.

They also stole Nami's treasure.

These tasks are definitely highly rewarding.

Even if in the future Fire Fist Ace, Iron Fist Garp, Red-Haired Shanks, or Dragon from the Revolutionary Army come knocking, or if a grown-up Luffy or a Sabo with his memories restored comes seeking revenge…

That's Crocodile's problem.

"Alright, let's go help Mr. Crocodile make a name for himself. Once we've spread Baroque Works' fame far and wide, you guys pass on the information about the other Baroque members to Kakuzu-senpai, and have him capture those people to collect the bounty!"

"…yes."

The expressions of those present were subtle.

Nico Robin looked at Uehara Naraku, a smirk creeping onto her lips. "He really is... even worse than I imagined!"

After a moment, Nico Robin suddenly realized something and said, "Wait, Mr. Naraku, there's absolutely no way the employees of Baroque Works could know that Crocodile is the boss behind it all..."

Yes.

Crocodile is a national hero of Alabasta and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea appointed by the World Government. His identity will be kept strictly confidential.

"rest assured."

Uehara Naraku couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, waving his hand and saying, "I'll make sure his identity is crystal clear. Crocodile's identity will definitely be leaked by those guys from the World Government's CP or the Navy in the future..."

This kind of thing...

Uehara Naraku is very skilled at it.

No matter how well Crocodile hides his identity, as long as Uehara Naraku manipulates things a little, it won't be long before everyone knows Crocodile's true identity.

Anyway…

Crocodile was not the first victim.

Third update...

Today, because of the first three chapters of One Piece, I might have rushed through it a bit. I should probably save up for a while longer.

Okay, I've already gone too far with the opening chapter. I'll start adding more chapters tomorrow to make up for it!

and also…

You can tip the character Uehara Naraku!

It seems like there's some kind of event going on at Qidian!

(End of this chapter)