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Chapter 452 Is it appropriate for you to be an actor at this time?

The atmosphere on the warship was somewhat strange.

No one understood what Uehara Naraku meant by those words.

Aokiji couldn't help but rub his forehead and sigh softly. He hadn't expected Uehara Naraku to be so direct in revealing his true intentions.

Akainu glared at Uehara Naraku, a hint of anger flashing across his face. He exhaled a puff of hot air and said with a grim expression, "Major Uehara Naraku, what is this all about?"

What the hell is this guy doing!

Is there something you're hiding from him at this point?

"Admiral Akainu."

Uehara Naraku looked at the Marine Headquarters Admiral in front of him and calmly said, "You are using me as bait to try and capture Crocodile."

But if someone is using Crocodile as bait, who is he actually trying to capture?

This is a problem of tossing rings.

The Navy wanted to use Uehara Naraku as bait to capture Crocodile; Uehara Naraku also used Crocodile as bait to capture Admiral Akainu, who came to capture Crocodile.

"..."

Akainu immediately understood everything.

Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, the Marine Admiral's face flashed with disdain. He stared at Uehara Naraku with contempt and said, "Is someone else aiming to capture two Marine Admirals? Who's backing you?"

That's hilarious.

How dare someone target them!

There are two Marine Admirals on this warship now, and this area is the first half of the Grand Line. Enies Lobby and Marineford are not far from here!

Not to mention reinforcements.

Even two admirals from the Navy Headquarters would be enough!

Has some organization or pirate crew gone mad?

Has Uehara Naraku, this mere naval lieutenant commander, lost his mind? Why is he inexplicably provoking a naval admiral?

The Admirals of the Navy Headquarters represent the highest combat power of the World Government!

With two Marine Admirals here, it means that no one in the entire sea can stop them. Even the Four Emperors will not underestimate the power of the two Marine Admirals!

"Who is qualified to stand behind me?"

Uehara Naraku shook his head with a smile, his aura gradually surging, and a hint of melancholy appeared in his voice: "I really want to serve my superiors well, but unfortunately they all look down on me..."

The next moment, Uehara Naraku's Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, and an arrogant look appeared on his face: "No... it's because they didn't seize the opportunities of fate, so they didn't receive the favor of the gods!"

"..."

Before Akainu could figure out what was going on, a surge of Conqueror's Haki came rushing towards him, forcing him to hastily release his Armament Haki to resist!

A series of black and red Conqueror's Haki instantly swept across the surroundings, and the naval soldiers on the warship instantly fainted under the impact of this Haki!

Even Aokiji and Akainu were somewhat affected by the impact of this Conqueror's Haki!

Even Aokiji, who had long been a subordinate of Uehara Naraku, never imagined that Uehara Naraku would possess such terrifying Conqueror's Haki. The terror of this Haki was no different from that of Gol D. Roger decades ago!

Back in the Battle of Eddwar, they witnessed firsthand the clash between Gol D. Roger and Shiki, and also personally experienced the Pirate King's Conqueror's Haki!

I never expected Uehara Naraku to have such powerful Conqueror's Haki!

The entire Navy couldn't find anyone with such powerful Conqueror's Haki, no, even in this world right now, it's estimated that no one could find Haki as powerful as Uehara Naraku's!

This domineering aura not only brings an aggressive and intimidating pressure, but also demonstrates precise control, with not a single trace leaking out...

That's absolutely terrifying!

Akainu's eyes were unusually dark as he stared intently at Uehara Naraku, saying in a deep voice, "No wonder you dared to challenge an Admiral... Just who are you... and what has been your purpose in infiltrating the Marines all this time!"

"Of course, it's for justice!"

When Uehara Naraku said this, he didn't blush or skip a beat. If you ignored the surging and passionate Conqueror's Haki emanating from him, he actually spoke with a very righteous and awe-inspiring air.

"..."

Akainu clenched his fists.

Is Uehara Naraku still spouting nonsense?

With such powerful Conqueror's Haki, and even openly declaring his intention to be an enemy of the Marine Admirals, what kind of justice does he possess?

"well…"

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed, "Actually, I didn't want to join the Navy. It was the Navy that actively recruited me... If I didn't join the Navy, my superior, Rear Admiral Drake, would use the Buster Call to wipe out Alabasta!"

Uehara Naraku continued quietly, "For the sake of the countless civilians in Alabasta, I have no choice but to join the Navy..."

These are all serious matters, of course.

Indeed, it was Rear Admiral Drake who took the initiative to ask Uehara Naraku to join the Navy, and it was even Fleet Admiral Sengoku who personally gave the order.

This sounds pretty outrageous...

But this absurd thing is actually true.

Because every move they made was within Uehara Naraku's plan, and it was all thanks to Uehara Naraku's painstaking planning that so many high-ranking naval officers wanted to recruit him into the navy.

"nonsense!"

Akainu's expression remained cold.

How could the Navy possibly recruit such a lawless person? How did this guy even get in?!

Uehara Naraku shook his head helplessly and sighed, "What I said is all true... I never wanted to join the Navy. It was Rear Admiral Drake who forced me to join. You can ask him about it in the future."

At this point, Uehara Naraku smiled again and said softly, "Actually, I didn't want to take action, but you came to me of your own accord... After all, the opportunity to capture and subdue a Marine Headquarters Admiral is extremely rare."

The whereabouts of the Admiral at the Navy Headquarters are unknown.

One of the generals would be stationed at Marineford every day.

The three admirals of this headquarters represent the World Government's strongest military force. In addition to their usual task of eliminating powerful pirates, they also need to handle various miscellaneous matters for the World Government...

To capture a great general at the right opportunity...

To be honest, it's no easier than capturing one of the Four Emperors.

"Uehara Naraku, you really have guts!"

Akainu's eyes flickered slightly, and a wisp of black smoke rose from his body. The Marine Admiral coldly said, "Do you think you can succeed?"

Lava dripped slowly from Akainu's body, gradually corroding and scorching the deck. His voice carried a hint of arrogance: "Mere Conqueror's Haki... It seems you don't know what being a Marine Admiral truly means!"

This world is not lacking in pirates with Conqueror's Haki.

Only one in a million can possess Conqueror's Haki, but that doesn't mean they are invincible. The three admirals of the Navy have definitely killed several pirates with Conqueror's Haki!

The king's qualifications...

It's just that he has the potential to become king!

Becoming a true king is not an easy task!

Of course, the Conqueror's Haki emanating from Uehara Naraku was indeed terrifying; even in the New World, it might be difficult to find someone comparable to him…

People who have cultivated Conqueror's Haki to this level generally possess Armament Haki and Observation Haki that are at least among the world's top levels...

Akainu was fully aware of the situation, but he refused to bow to evil.

"I am very aware of the strength of the Marine Headquarters Admirals..."

Uehara Naraku's eyes were full of smiles. He looked up and gestured for Akainu to look back: "I've already experienced Admiral Aokiji's power; he can only help me make chilled juice. As for Admiral Akainu's power, I think it can be used to light candles on a birthday cake..."

"..."

That's really insulting.

One is a Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit user, and the other is a Logia-type Magma-Magma Fruit user; both possess top-tier Devil Fruit abilities, coupled with their masterful use of Haki…

Even the Four Emperors cannot ignore their combined power!

However, after hearing Uehara Naraku's words, Akainu suddenly realized that something was not right. This guy had experienced Aokiji's Ice-Ice Fruit ability before.

So, that Aokiji guy...

They must know his true identity!

Uehara Naraku and I have been talking for so long, why hasn't Aokiji said a word? Is he going to be so lazy at a time like this?

Something's not right...

Even if Aokiji is lazy, he would absolutely not remain silent in this situation, which would be inconsistent with the status of a Marine Admiral!

Akainu seemed to have thought of something unbelievable…

Akainu slowly turned his head, his head throbbing under the pressure of Conqueror's Haki, and looked at Aokiji standing not far behind him. His voice grew increasingly somber as he said, "What exactly is going on...? Are you Kuzan... or who are you?!"

Is Aokiji someone else in disguise?

However, Akainu also understands his colleagues very well. Although they don't get along well personally, they still understand each other's personalities very well.

Akainu didn't quite believe that someone could disguise themselves so well, and of course he didn't believe that Aokiji had betrayed the Navy, which was even more absurd!

Aokiji is a Marine Admiral!

Based on his understanding of the current state of the Navy, Akainu is very clear that Aokiji has a high probability of becoming the Fleet Admiral, and is also Akainu's most powerful competitor in his desire to become the Fleet Admiral and carry out thorough justice!

After all, that guy Aokiji…

He was well-liked among the lower and middle-ranking officers in the Navy.

However, it is absolutely impossible for Akainu to believe that Aokiji has betrayed the Navy, since they are both Navy Admirals!

No matter what you do...

They will never betray the justice behind the cloak!

Unfortunately…

Aokiji is destined to disappoint Akainu.

A hint of hesitation crossed Aokiji's face. He leaned back against the cabin wall, sighed, and said, "Hmm, Sakazuki, explaining is just too much trouble... I'm really sorry, but this time I might have to be an actor..."

"..."

Akainu fell silent.

A gentle breeze blew by, slowly dispersing the black smoke on Akainu's body and revealing his increasingly unpleasant expression.

Is it appropriate for you to be an actor at this time?

Second update!

(End of this chapter)