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Chapter 451 This island wasn't prepared for Crocodile.

Judiciary Island.

Aokiji stood at the port with Uehara Naraku, watching a warship slowly dock at the port, gazing at the tall man on the bow of the warship.

Marine Admiral Sakazuki, codename Akainu.

The Marine Admiral, who was ordered by Fleet Admiral Sengoku to ambush Crocodile alongside Admiral Aokiji, finally arrived at Enies Lobby.

The admiral, wearing a naval justice cloak, a dark red suit, and a rose corsage on his chest, looked like he was on a blind date.

After arriving at Enies Lobby, Akainu looked down at Aokiji at the port, frowned, and said coldly, "Hmph, you can't even take down Crocodile, you need me to come and help you..."

"..."

Aokiji scratched his head helplessly.

If it weren't for Naraku Uehara's manipulation, Aokiji would have already imprisoned Crocodile in Impel Down!

In that situation, everything in Alabasta was under Uehara Naraku's control. Not to mention him, even if all three admirals of the Marine Headquarters gathered together, there wouldn't be much they could do.

Aokiji ignored Akainu's provocation and even kindly reminded him, "Hmm... then you can go back right now."

It's best to leave immediately.

If you leave too late, it will be too late.

"Admiral Akainu..."

Uehara Naraku, standing nearby, interrupted Aokiji, his face immediately lighting up with excitement, like a devoted fan of Akainu: "If Admiral Akainu had intervened, he definitely could have captured Crocodile!"

"Um?"

Akainu frowned slightly, his face showing obvious displeasure as he looked at Uehara Naraku, showing no sign of the joy he felt upon hearing Uehara's praise.

Akainu glanced at Uehara Naraku, but ignored him.

Akainu then looked at Aokiji and said coldly, "This little guy is the spy infiltrating Crocodile's inner circle. Is he our bait to ambush Crocodile this time?"

"Hmm... that's probably it..."

Aokiji's expression became slightly complicated.

Honestly, I feel like Akainu is really doomed. Uehara Naraku's heart is practically as small as a needle; he just tried to talk to Akainu, and Akainu ignored him…

This grudge...

They became friends the moment they met.

Akainu's gaze remained cold as he looked at Uehara Naraku. Finally, he was willing to say a word to Uehara Naraku. He spoke in a cold voice, "Hmm, Navy Lieutenant Commander Uehara Naraku, do you have the resolve to sacrifice yourself for justice?"

"certainly!"

Uehara Naraku's face was somewhat serious as he said in a deep voice, "Uphold the Navy's absolute justice, eradicate evil from this world, at all costs!"

This is definitely Akainu's favorite thing to hear.

Although Uehara said that...

Actually, I definitely had to secretly make a note of it in my mind.

First, Akainu didn't even initiate a conversation after seeing him; second, even though he tried to talk to him, Akainu didn't reply; third, they had only just met, and that bastard Akainu actually wanted to sacrifice him in the battle to take down Crocodile…

Really...

They're living too comfortably!

These admirals of the Navy Headquarters are living the most comfortable lives ever!

This is the open sea, fraught with danger. How can these admirals of the Navy Headquarters let their guard down like this?

Akainu was unaware of Uehara Naraku's inner thoughts about him, but after hearing Uehara Naraku's words, a slight look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

The admiral watched the excitement on Uehara Naraku's face and slowly nodded, a compliment to the naval lieutenant commander.

"good."

For Akainu, this was already a rare compliment.

Although Akainu is a Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit user, his heart is much colder than Aokiji's, so it's quite rare for him to offer a word of praise.

Of course, this can be considered a final act of appeasement.

Given the limited strength Uehara Naraku possesses, he is highly likely to perish on the battlefield while fighting Crocodile, who also has Logia-type Devil Fruit abilities.

Akainu was prepared to sacrifice Uehara Naraku.

"..."

Uehara Naraku blushed with embarrassment.

At this moment, Uehara Naraku seemed completely unaware that the Marine Admiral in front of him was about to sacrifice him; he was merely a devoted fan of Akainu.

Aokiji watched this scene speechlessly.

This guy's acting is really good. If Aokiji didn't know some of Uehara Naraku's secrets and what Uehara Naraku was going to do to Akainu next, he probably would have believed it by now!

Akainu really thought Naraku was a Marine Lieutenant Commander!

"Is all we do now just wait?"

Admiral Akainu looked down at Aokiji and Uehara Naraku, and said in a deep voice, "I cannot waste too much time here. Many pirates have recently flooded into the New World..."

"Won't."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and said in a deep voice, "According to our intelligence, Crocodile should be on a deserted island near the north of Enies Lobby. That's the most suitable location, and we can easily transfer to Enies Lobby or the Sabaody Archipelago..."

Aokiji slowly began, "Actually, we could just stay here and wait for Crocodile to come and attack Enies Lobby..."

"What does this do to the dignity of the Navy and the World Government?!"

Akainu's voice was somber as he interrupted Aokiji, his expression grim. "Now that we know his information, hurry over there and capture Crocodile!"

Aokiji: "..."

This person really wants to die...

No matter how hard we tried to stop them, we couldn't!

Moreover, Uehara Naraku's gaze gradually turned dangerous, and Aokiji felt that if he continued speaking, something bad might happen...

Forget it, Akainu asked for it.

At this time, Kakuzu, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea who had been invited, had not yet arrived at Enies Lobby. However, Aokiji suggested that they not cooperate with this Warlord.

Coincidentally, Akainu also dislikes the Seven Warlords of the Sea getting involved in the Navy's efforts to capture pirates.

In particular, Kakuzu started assassinating nobles and kings who were wanted by the underworld as soon as he obtained the title of Shichibukai.

Two admirals…

No matter how you calculate it, you're absolutely guaranteed to catch Crocodile!

Now that the personnel had been decided, Aokiji simply boarded Akainu's warship to discuss the ambush on Crocodile.

To avoid alerting Crocodile, Aokiji suggested they not bring too many ordinary navy soldiers to avoid arousing Crocodile's suspicion.

Akainu naturally had no reason to refute this, especially since it was a battle of the strong, and bringing ordinary marines along would be of little use. Although Akainu didn't care about sacrifices, it didn't mean he would waste the lives of the marines for nothing...

"Major Uehara Naraku."

Sitting in a conference room near the port, Akainu glanced at Uehara Naraku sitting in the corner and said coldly, "If Crocodile's location can be confirmed, he can stay on Enies Lobby to avoid danger..."

"..."

After a moment of silence, Aokiji shook his head and said, "I think it's better to take him with us. His safety is the most important thing. The CP department is still keeping an eye on him..."

"Um…"

Akainu tapped his fingers on the table, slowly nodded, and shouted, "Lieutenant, prepare immediately! We need to leave right away. I only have three days; we can't waste them!"

"yes!"

The port of Judicial Island.

Admirals Akainu and Aokiji boarded the same warship, along with a hundred or so essential marines, and only Aokiji, Akainu, and Uehara Naraku as extras.

Now they must take the initiative to attack Crocodile.

Along the way.

Akainu and Aokiji don't get along very well.

As long as they're on the same boat, they don't really like each other.

Akainu was in a bad mood, but luckily there was Uehara Naraku, the naval lieutenant commander who seemed to understand him very well.

Akainu wanted to recruit Uehara Naraku as his subordinate. This kid agreed with his righteous approach and deserved to be sent to the naval academy for training.

Traveling with the ocean current is faster than traveling against it. Before Crocodile could return from the Sabaody Archipelago to the deserted island, Uehara Naraku and his crew had already arrived at the island by following the ocean currents of the Grand Line.

Obviously...

There is still no trace of Crocodile here.

There wasn't even any trace of ships around this deserted island.

"Hey, the intelligence is way off!"

With a cigar dangling from his lips, Akainu couldn't help but speak up, "Your intelligence and speculations are completely wrong, a complete waste of my time!"

Akainu fixed his gaze on Uehara Naraku and said in a deep, angry voice, "I originally thought you were a promising talent, but now you've even gotten basic intelligence wrong. Do you know what wasting the time of two Marine Headquarters Admirals means?"

"...I'm...I'm sorry..."

Uehara Naraku shrank back to the ship's railing, his gaze slowly landing on Aokiji standing beside Akainu: "Admiral Aokiji, I've inadvertently wasted your time. What should you do about it?"

"Hmm..."

Aokiji couldn't help but scratch his head, letting out a soft sigh, "What else can I do but forgive you?"

"Um?"

Akainu frowned slightly.

What's wrong with this naval lieutenant commander? Why is he talking to Aokiji like that?

Although Akainu couldn't stand Aokiji's laziness, Aokiji was a Marine Admiral, and Marine Admirals represented the authority of the Navy!

Moreover, Uehara Naraku's voice sounds rather lazy! That's definitely not an attitude of apology!

Aokiji's attitude is even more problematic!

"..."

Akainu's face darkened, and he clenched his fists tightly: "Aokiji, Uehara Naraku, you two better get a second thought!"

"Alright... Admiral Akainu, there's something I want to tell you."

Uehara Naraku turned to look at the island, slowly opened his palm, and calmly said, "Actually, this island was never intended for Crocodile..."

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