Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 406 How can Conqueror's Haki compare to the thrill of being the mastermind behind everything? (Fourth update!)

The sailors left their warships with grim expressions.

These sailors were in a really bad mood; every single one of them kept the name of Baroque Works in their hearts with resentment.

Just before Tina disembarked, she stopped in front of Uehara Naraku, trying to salvage the situation: "Hey, don't do anything dangerous, Tina will definitely..."

"Colonel Tina."

Uehara Naraku interrupted Tina and said softly, "Baroque Works left the Grand Line this time to take the opportunity to plunder some of the richest places in the East Blue."

If you have time, please get to the naval base in this town as soon as possible and tell Colonel Smoker to be careful!

"Because we received orders from the boss, Captain Smoker is the strongest naval officer in the East Blue. If we want to raid the East Blue, we must first take care of Captain Smoker. So we've prepared a secret weapon to deal with him!"

"..."

Tina's expression instantly turned serious.

The next moment, Tina slowly nodded and left her warship, intending to immediately go to the Loguetown naval base to find her friend Smoker, who was stationed there!

Smoker is a Logia-type Devil Fruit user with the Smoke-Smoke Fruit ability.

If these Baroque Works members really have a plan to deal with Smoker, that's really bad. We must inform Smoker as soon as possible!

If Smoker is taken down, even if reinforcements arrive, it won't be enough to stop Baroque Works from plundering the East Blue!

"Tina understands."

Colonel Tina frowned, then hurriedly left, saying, "Uehara Naraku, be careful not to let them find out!"

If what Uehara Naraku said is true, then we should definitely prepare in advance; if what Uehara Naraku said is false, then it doesn't matter.

However, based on Tina's observation, she felt that Uehara Naraku had no reason to lie to her.

Perhaps because of their time together these past few days, this man named Uehara Naraku has actually shown signs of turning back, but he is still afraid of the boss of Baroque Works…

After watching the beautiful colonel leave in a hurry.

Kisame Hoshigaki, carrying the Samehada sword, walked over and couldn't help but grin, saying, "Lord Uehara, are all the Marines this stupid? She hasn't realized all these days that Lord Uehara is the most terrifying one among us!"

"Kisame..."

Uehara Naraku sighed softly and said, "Isn't it because of my superb acting?"

"…All right."

Kisame Hoshigaki shook his head helplessly.

Nico Robin slowly walked out, looked at Uehara Naraku, and softly asked, "Are we really going to raid the East Blue?"

"certainly."

Uehara Naraku nodded and continued, "I've already prepared the route map. First stop, Loguetown; second stop, the Baratie restaurant; third stop, Orange Village; fourth stop, Windmill Village..."

"..."

Nicole Robin's eyelids twitched.

What kind of crazy route map did Uehara Naraku make?!

Apart from Loguetown, which is somewhat better, the rest are all small villages I've never heard of, and why is there some kind of floating restaurant in there!

You're so powerful, can't you be a little more generous? I really don't understand, how much money could a place like this possibly have!

"alright."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Kisame Hoshigaki beside him and chuckled, saying, "Then let's go see the execution site of the Pirate King!"

"Um?"

Kisame Hoshigaki glanced at Naraku Uehara with surprise, then couldn't help but ask curiously, "Lord Uehara, aren't you going to greet Loguetown first?"

This is the tradition of Akatsuki.

No, or rather, it's a tradition created by Uehara Naraku: no matter where you're going to attack, you must first use a powerful technique to signal your presence.

"never mind."

Uehara Naraku patted his forehead, shook his head, and said, "I'm a good guy now! After we get to the Pirate King's execution platform, you can say hello to this town!"

"Oh?"

Kisame Hoshigaki's face immediately lit up with intense interest.

Loguetown, naval base.

Marine Headquarters Captain Smoker lives here; this town is also his hometown. Many years ago, he witnessed the execution of the Pirate King Gol D. Roger.

While others frantically set sail in search of treasure, Smoker vowed to stop the great pirate era created by his fellow countryman, Gol D. Roger!

This is really...

His upright values ​​are truly admirable!

I must say, Smoker did a good job.

It was because he was stationed in Loguetown and captured many pirates who wanted to enter the Grand Line that the Navy's high command both loved and hated him.

What's criticized is that Smoker rarely obeys orders from his superiors and often acts rashly, which is why he's still only a colonel.

Smoker strolled leisurely down the streets of Loguetown, a cigar dangling from his lips, looking quite intimidating, and indeed, he did look intimidating.

to be honest…

In the eyes of many townspeople in Loguetown, this naval captain named Smoker was more like a gangster boss than Bartolomeo, the town's mob boss.

Smoker's favorite pastime was strolling through the streets of Loguetown, smoking a cigar, surveying the town's peaceful landscape—a testament to his years of hard work.

Just as Smoker was leisurely about to light two more cigars, he saw a figure rushing towards him, and his eyelids twitched involuntarily: "Hey, Tina, what are you doing in Loguetown?"

Tina is Smoker's best friend.

Both of them studied under former Navy Admiral Zephyr and came from the same training camp, so they have a really good relationship.

"Smoker!"

Without hesitation, Colonel Tina explained the situation: "Several powerful pirates have entered Loguetown...they're here to target you!"

Tina immediately told Smoker everything that had happened in the Calm Belt, as well as the news that Baroque Works wanted to raid the East Blue.

After recounting everything, the beautiful naval captain frowned slightly, lowered her head, and sighed, saying, "Tina is ashamed."

"The enemy does seem quite strong!"

Smoker exhaled a thick smoke ring and said in a deep voice, "I'll send out warships to surround them. I'll take care of those guys and reclaim your warships... No matter how strong the pirates we encounter are, the Navy must never back down."

Just as the two naval captains met up.

The square in Rogge town.

It's also the liveliest place in the entire town of Rogge.

The execution platform where Gol D. Roger was executed still exists, and the World Government uses it as a warning to the world.

"It seems like no one is watching over it..."

Uehara Naraku glanced around, then casually walked up to the execution platform. He said softly, "Wait for me here, I'll go up and take a look."

"Yes."

Kisame Hoshigaki nodded.

Nicole Robin's expression was somewhat subtle.

This execution platform is actually quite ominous, as it was once the site of the execution of one of the world's most fearsome pirates.

Uehara Naraku walked up step by step.

The townspeople in the square noticed this scene, their expressions changed slightly, and some seemed unable to resist speaking up to stop Uehara Naraku.

Uehara Naraku ignored him and walked step by step onto the execution platform, as if he were stepping onto a once supreme throne. He finally stood on the execution platform.

This was the last view the Pirate King saw before his death.

Side Quest: Stand on the Pirate King's execution platform in Loguetown and feel the will left behind by the Pirate King (1/1). Quest completed. Reward: 100000 Life Energy, 100000 Armament Haki, and 100000 Observation Haki.

Hidden Quest: Awaken Conqueror's Haki (1/1). Quest completed. Reward: Conqueror's Haki application skills. Synchronize mental energy to increase Conqueror's Haki level.

Conqueror's Haki: A natural aura possessed by only one in a million people, it allows one to intimidate and scare opponents without lifting a finger, and can even be used for direct attacks.

This is what a beginner's village should look like!

Just by walking on this execution platform, one can receive such a high reward!

Sometimes it's not the system's fault; it provided a path to godhood, but Uehara Naraku inexplicably chose a hellish start...

Uehara Naraku (Standard Form)

World Power: 5200000

Life Energy: 583900

Conqueror's Haki: Superior

Armament Haki: 583900

Observation Haki: 583900

Life energy recovery: 1296/second

Armament Haki: 648/second

Observation Haki: 648/second

Remaining Gold Coins: 13020

Uehara Naraku glanced at his attribute panel. At this moment, he also obtained all three types of Haki, and he no longer had to worry about being suppressed by enemies using Conqueror's Haki.

and…

As a leader who wants to lead the Akatsuki to the top of the world, the fact that he has never possessed Conqueror's Haki always feels a bit off.

No, that's not quite right either.

It feels even stranger that someone who always prefers to manipulate everything from behind the scenes could actually obtain Conqueror's Haki!

Uehara Naraku landed beside Kisame Hoshigaki and Nico Robin, smiling broadly, and said, "I've gotten what I wanted, let's go!"

"It seems Lord Uehara is in a good mood..."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, a smile spreading across his face. "So, are we just leaving Loguetown like this? Aren't we going to say goodbye to this town?"

"Hmm..."

Uehara Naraku's gaze fell on Smoker and Tina, who were rushing over from one of the streets, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Even though he has already obtained Conqueror's Haki, his first thought is still to show off his acting skills in front of Colonel Tina?

So, he's really better suited to be a behind-the-scenes manipulator?

What's the use of Conqueror's Haki?

No matter how strong you are, you can only earn the enemy's temporary amazement!

If you keep your identity hidden from the enemy, when your true identity is revealed, it will not only double the shock to the enemy, but also double the pleasure you will gain!

It will only leave a psychological scar on the enemy.

certainly…

If you keep jumping around...

It can even double the area of ​​psychological trauma.

Uehara Naraku slightly shifted his stance, blocking Colonel Smoker and Colonel Tina's path. He looked anxious and gave them a meaningful look.

"Hey, didn't I tell you? Don't mess with Baroque Works!"

It's performance time again!

Sleep, sleep, a dog's life is more important.

I thought I could post it quickly...

But this chapter just felt awkward no matter how I wrote it, so I deleted a lot of it...

I definitely need to adjust my sleep schedule tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)