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Chapter 458 Kabuto Yakushi's Boring Life in Marineford

Yakushi Kabuto gained the trust of many people.

By leveraging others' empathy, one can often gain their forgiveness.

Before entering Marineford, Kabuto Yakushi researched all the Marine Headquarters bases to avoid others investigating his background, and then chose a suitable origin story for himself.

Incidentally, Kabuto also secretly bribed a World Government official to create a file for his non-existent parents.

Afterwards, the World Government official was attacked by pirates.

certainly…

There are some things that Kabuto Yakushi would never say.

For example, when it came to Edward Weevil, the great pirate who destroyed that branch base, Kabuto Yakushi revealed that he had never known the guy's name, or that Admiral Zephyr, who had always hated Edward Weevil, told him the truth about the destruction of the branch base.

Kabuto Yakushi never easily mentions his past. He only does so when others ask him occasionally, leaving them just enough room to guess what he wants to tell them.

Many things are more believable when others guess them than when you tell them yourself.

The story of a bright naval orphan, raised and nurtured by the navy since childhood, whose family has dedicated themselves to justice for generations, and whose life has been filled with hardship and vicissitudes, emerged from the speculation of a group of people.

Well, about this...

It's actually quite simple.

The girl walking with Kabuto Yakushi now is named Ain. She was one of the two students who were protected by Zephyr when Edward Weevil attacked the recruit training ship.

Another student is named Binz, who has the Lush Fruit ability, which is somewhat similar to Wood Release.

The office of the Navy's Chief Instructor, Zephyr.

Now all three of Zephyr's disciples have arrived. In addition, there is Zephyr's adjutant, Commodore Shuzo, who is also a current naval instructor. Apart from Zephyr, Kabuto Yakushi has become the highest-ranking person in the room.

"Tomorrow I will head to the Naval Science Unit to have my right arm modified."

Zephyr stroked his right arm, looked up at the four people who had been following him, and said in a deep voice, "After I return, I plan to leave Marineford and form a guerrilla force to fight pirates at sea..."

This is something Zefa mentioned before.

With the hope of restoring his right arm, Zephyr, the former Marine Admiral, had a new idea: to lead a Marine combat force to sea and kill all the pirates after he regained his strength, so as to avenge his family and students who died.

This was also Zefa's long-cherished wish.

As Zefa finished speaking, he slowly added, "Keep an eye on things for me during this time..."

"Teacher Zephyr."

Kabuto pushed up his glasses, interrupting Zephyr's speech, and said in a low voice, "I can ask Marshal Sengoku to draw a group of soldiers from other units to form a team, and the teacher can also select some of his senior brothers as officers."

I know that the teacher wants to fight pirates after regaining his strength. If possible, can this maritime guerrilla force operate together with the SWORD forces?

SWORD forces provide sufficient intelligence and targets, and have always needed a combat unit for support…”

"sure."

Zefa nodded in surprise.

This was the first time he had ever seen Kabuto Yakushi raise an objection.

However, Zephyr was still very satisfied with Kabuto Yakushi, the last student he took on during his time as the Navy's chief instructor.

Putting aside other things...

At least when the Navy encounters any problems, Kabuto Yakushi can offer effective advice; this kid's intelligence and strategic thinking are indeed quite high.

Whether it's Zephyr, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, or Vice Admiral Tsuru, they all have high hopes for Kabuto Yakushi's path of justice. The only problem lies in Kabuto Yakushi's strength.

For Kabuto the Pharmacist…

This teacher, Zephyr, really made a mistake.

Originally, Kabuto Yakushi wanted to become the former Marine Admiral's student simply to use his reputation to secure a foothold in the Navy.

There are indeed many of Zephyr's students in the entire Navy, including the three current Admirals of the Navy Headquarters. Unfortunately, Zephyr doesn't seem to have a good relationship with some of his students.

And this teacher…

I may be old in age, but my heart is still young.

Zephyr is now seventy years old, and he has suddenly developed the idea of ​​fighting pirates. Zephyr's current strength is probably not even as good as Kabuto's. Isn't he just looking for trouble?

Wouldn't it be great to be the chief instructor in the Navy?

never mind…

Consider it a casual, impromptu move.

If Kabuto wants to temporarily regard Zephyr as one of the pillars for his future rise to the top ranks of the Navy, then he has to keep this teacher he found stable, at least let him play a role, and make sure he doesn't cause any trouble.

To be honest...

Kabuto Yakushi believed that his teacher, Zephyr, only needed to serve one purpose: to prevent others from questioning his identity and testifying to his fabricated one…

real…

With Zephyr as a teacher, you're practically a legitimate member of the Navy, which means you're formally trained and will make future promotions easier.

Please don't do anything funny...

Wouldn't it be better to just retire and train the next generation of naval personnel?

Unfortunately, despite Kabuto's numerous hints to Zephyr, the seventy-year-old man remained oblivious, even believing that Kabuto was supporting his actions.

This teacher…

It's a huge pitfall.

Kabuto had absolutely no desire to join Zephyr's maritime guerrilla team.

Unfortunately, given his past experiences, Zephyr believed that Kabuto would definitely be willing to join his newly formed maritime guerrilla force, which ultimately backfired...

Kabuto Yakushi was unwilling to stay in Marineford, hoping to be transferred to a branch base as an officer or promoted to lieutenant general to succeed Lieutenant General Tsuru...

When the time comes in the future...

Aokiji succeeded Sengoku as Fleet Admiral, and he replaced Vice Admiral Tsuru as Naval Advisor, while also keeping an eye on Aokiji. The entire world's navy was under his control!

At that time...

Only then was Uehara Naraku's mission considered complete.

Kabuto and Zephyr chatted until late before leaving Zephyr's office with Ain, Binz, and Shuzo. Before they could even get back, they ran into someone.

That's Admiral Akainu, who just returned to Marineford after escorting Crocodile to Impel Down!

This Marine Admiral was imposing in both height and presence, causing the beautiful girl Ain to instinctively take a half-step back and hide behind Kabuto Yakushi…

Akainu's gaze slowly settled on Kabuto Yakushi, a cold glint appearing on his face, his expression subtly gloomy.

This pharmacist...

He was also a spy for Uehara Naraku!

Truly... who in the world doesn't know this?

How many people in the Navy are actually members of the Akatsuki organization?

Unfortunately, Akainu couldn't attack Kabuto Yakushi either; he just stared at Kabuto slowly, his face remaining somewhat grim and suppressed.

Kabuto pushed up his glasses, a slight smile creeping onto his lips. He was the first to get up, walk past Akainu, and leave.

Akainu didn't have a Jinchuriki seal placed on him at all; he didn't conceal his Four-Tails chakra...

The chakra of the tailed beasts is extremely sensitive to ninjas!

Kabuto Yakushi now understands Akainu's physical condition. This Marine Headquarters Admiral is now one of his own, which makes things much easier for him.

Or rather, Akainu is a hidden ally.

Unfortunately…

Marineford is under too much surveillance.

Throughout Marineford, Kabuto Yakushi couldn't find out exactly how many people were skilled in Observation Haki, nor could he ascertain the extent of Sengoku and Garp's Observation Haki... If he wanted to communicate with Akainu privately, he wouldn't find a good opportunity in Marineford.

Even fearing that someone might detect him using Observation Haki, Kabuto didn't carry a Den Den Mushi to communicate with Uehara Naraku, nor did he dare to use his ring to communicate.

but…

They had many opportunities to meet.

As long as Admiral Akainu stays in Marineford.

Because Marineford, the naval headquarters, frequently hosts meetings, most of which are attended by vice admirals or higher.

Even the more formal meetings are attended only by the Fleet Admiral, the Naval Staff Officer, and the Admirals of the Naval Headquarters, with Vice Admiral Garp occasionally showing up to freeload.

Thanks to his status and the training he received from the Navy's high command, Kabuto Yakushi is now able to participate in these meetings. He offers many suggestions, and most of them are adopted.

Marineford is a really nice place.

For Kabuto Yakushi, given enough time, he would surely become the master who controls the entire Marineford.

Of course, other factors should also be considered.

For example, when exactly will Uehara Naraku, the leader of Yakushi Kabuto, wreak havoc on this world? Perhaps the world will be ruined before Yakushi Kabuto even takes control of the Navy…

The next day.

While Kabuto was still diligently training at the training ground, a tall and slender female naval admiral suddenly appeared on the training ground!

"Xiao Dou, it's an emergency! Sister He asked me to come and inform you of a meeting on my way. Come to Marshal Zhan Guo's meeting room immediately!"

"I see."

Kabuto glanced at the female admiral, then flew down to her side. This female admiral's strength was not to be underestimated; she was a candidate for admiral!

only…

Kabuto Yakushi and this female naval admiral have a good relationship, mainly because they are both promising young naval officers whom Vice Admiral Tsuru highly regards.

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, took the handkerchief Momousagi handed him, and slowly wiped the sweat from his forehead before speaking, "Vice Admiral Momousagi, what serious matter has occurred?"

"..."

Momousagi looked at the unhurried Kabuto Yakushi and sighed helplessly, saying, "Information has come from the New World that Kaido has been defeated. The Whitebeard Pirates have completely crushed the Kaido Pirates!"

When the Kaido Pirates' large fleet withdrew from the Whitebeard Sea, the G1 branch, under the orders of Fleet Admiral Sengoku, went to look for an opportunity to attack.

result…

The G1 branch suffered retaliation from the Whitebeard Pirates. During his pursuit of the Kaido Pirates, Sasuke Uchiha destroyed the G1 branch, and Admiral Kizaru was severely injured and has been sent to Mary Geoise for treatment!

The G1 branch is a truly sad story for the Navy.

Because the New World is situated in an extremely dangerous environment, it is frequently attacked by powerful pirates, requiring Marine Admirals to patrol the area almost constantly...

Otherwise, this kind of thing can happen by accident.

Now that the New World has a new Sasuke Uchiha who can defeat the Four Emperors, this kind of thing will happen frequently, even with Marine Admirals.

"I see."

Kabuto slowly nodded, his expression instantly turning serious. This was exactly what he had expected.

When Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru wanted to find an opportunity amidst the battle between the two Yonko pirate crews, Kabuto Yakushi did not raise any objections to this strategy…

The result was as expected.

Uchiha Sasuke is still the same as ever! As long as Naraku isn't around, he acts like everyone who obeys prospers and everyone who opposes perishes…

Kabuto pushed up his glasses, a confident smile spreading across his face. "Let's use Sasuke as a stepping stone for him to become a Vice Admiral!"

Let Sasuke learn a lesson too…

Let Sasuke know that there are some people in this world who can't be underestimated... After all, he's an old friend of Itachi Uchiha, just like Naraku!

Second update

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