Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 460 Wait a minute, let me make a call and ask what's going on.

Kabuto Yakushi's plan was finalized.

Therefore, their powerful naval fleet did not choose to land in Mary Geoise and change warships, but instead passed through the Sabaody Archipelago to enter Fishman Island.

When passing through Fishman Island, Kabuto Yakushi, as an envoy who had previously represented the Navy in communication with Kisame Hoshigaki, went to his residence to recruit this Shichibukai.

Kisame Hoshigaki did not reject Kabuto Yakushi's suggestion.

After all, they were all on the same side, and both of them were subordinates who had followed Uehara Naraku the longest. No matter what, Yakushi Kabuto could be trusted.

But as soon as Kisame Hoshigaki boarded Akainu's flagship, his gaze fell upon Akainu, and he couldn't help but grin, saying, "As expected of a Marine Admiral... he possesses such immense power..."

Obviously...

Kisame Hoshigaki also sensed the Four-Tails' chakra within Akainu's body.

Moreover, Kisame Hoshigaki is different from Kabuto Yakushi. He received orders from Naraku Uehara and also knew that this Marine Headquarters Admiral had joined the Akatsuki organization.

As Kisame passed by Akainu, he chuckled and said, "Admiral, you must cherish this gift from the gods..."

"..."

Akainu clenched his fist tightly.

Upon hearing Kisame's words, Akainu immediately realized that this Shichibukai must also be a member of Akatsuki!

Only members of Akatsuki would call Uehara Naraku a god, and only members of Akatsuki would know that the Four-Tails Son Goku inside him was forcibly inserted into his body by Uehara Naraku!

Damn it, yet another Akatsuki member? Just how many Akatsuki members are there in the entire Navy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea?!

On the vice admiral's ship, Tsuru.

Kabuto Yakushi and Vice Admiral Tsuru were still discussing their plan to recruit the second Shichibukai, Doflamingo, the King of Dressrosa.

Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed slowly and said, "Kisame Hoshigaki and the Whitebeard Pirates are bound to go to war sooner or later because of the former Shichibukai Jinbe. It's not surprising that he accepted the conscription... Hopefully, that good boy Doflamingo will behave himself!"

Because of the distance.

This force will only take two of the Seven Warlords of the Sea with them to the New World for the time being. The remaining Seven Warlords, such as Hawkeye Mihawk and Queen Hancock of Amazon Lily, will go to the New World later.

Moreover, it is unknown whether they will accept the conscription.

However, at least Kisame Hoshigaki accepted the conscription, which was a good start for the Navy.

After all, what they have to face...

But Sasuke Uchiha was able to defeat one of the Four Emperors!

When this naval fleet left Fishman Island and headed for Dressrosa, it startled Doflamingo. He thought the force was there to eliminate him, but instead they were there to recruit him to go to the New World to fight Uchiha Sasuke!

"Fufufufufu..."

Standing at the port of Dressrosa, Doflamingo couldn't help but smile and nod after hearing Vice Admiral Tsuru's purpose.

"I agree."

Doflamingo saw his two colleagues, Kisame Hoshigaki and Kabuto Yakushi, on the warship, so he could rest assured about the trip.

However, Doflamingo had some other doubts.

He believed that Sasuke Uchiha had betrayed the Akatsuki, so the Akatsuki was using the Navy's strength to try and eliminate that traitor!

They didn't have much of a chance to talk along the way.

After they arrived at the G1 branch base in the New World, Marine Admiral Akainu and Garp, along with other Marines, launched an attack on Whitebeard's pirate crew.

Only when Doflamingo and Kisame Hoshigaki, the two Shichibukai, remained in the entire G1 branch base did they believe they had a safe opportunity to communicate.

"Kisame-san, what exactly is going on?"

"I don't know either..."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and chuckled, "Kabuto-san probably wants to use Sasuke as a stepping stone to get promoted..."

"Fufufufufu...Is that so?"

Doflamingo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, smiling as he said, "I thought Mr. Sasuke might not be willing to do that, did he?"

"..."

Kisame Hoshigaki shook his head and lowered his voice, saying, "No one dares to disobey the will of God, not even Sasuke..."

Kisame Hoshigaki didn't understand why Kabuto Yakushi would use the Navy to launch a military operation against Sasuke Uchiha.

Without a doubt, this matter is definitely in the Akatsuki's favor.

Whether it was Sasuke Uchiha's victory that greatly enhanced his reputation, or Kabuto Yakushi's strategic victory that enabled him to be promoted in the Navy.

Xiao had already placed her bets on both sides.

The entire navy's operation proceeded exactly as Kabuto had predicted. Akainu led his warships to destroy three pirate crews under Whitebeard's command, sending all the members of these crews to Impel Down.

The news spread throughout the New World in an instant.

News of the war between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates spread like wildfire.

With news of three consecutive resounding victories spreading throughout the New World, the Navy at the former G1 branch base finally regained some semblance of order, at least demonstrating that the Navy would never abandon the latter half of the New World's waters.

at the same time.

Of all the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hawkeye Mihawk was the first to accept the summons and head to the New World ahead of schedule.

Mihawk wanted to see Uchiha Sasuke's swordsmanship skills.

The other Seven Warlords of the Sea are just slowly dragging their feet.

Because this conscription from the Marine Headquarters was not mandatory, two Shichibukai even directly refused the conscription: Kakuzu, who was busy making money, and Boa Hancock, the queen of Amazon Lily.

For Kabuto, it didn't really matter.

Kabuto Yakushi wanted to gather the ideal fighting force to attack Sasuke Uchiha, but he only had Mihawk, Vice Admiral Garp, and Admiral Akainu. The rest were just extras.

The Whitebeard Pirates.

The atmosphere of impending battle spread throughout the Whitebeard Sea.

The Navy's reckless intrusion into their waters and attack on three pirate crews affiliated with Whitebeard Pirates has clearly caused considerable turmoil, with the entire Whitebeard Pirates clamoring to teach those Navy crews a lesson.

"Stop arguing."

Marco rolled his eyes, interrupting the commotion, and said with a displeased expression, "The Second Division has already gone to provide support..."

"..."

The room fell silent immediately.

After all, the current captain of the Second Division is Portgas D. Ace, and there's a monster like Uchiha Sasuke in the squad. Destroying a Marine Admiral's unit shouldn't be a problem.

After careful calculation...

It seems that Sasuke Uchiha has never fought Akainu before!

Sasuke Uchiha fought Kizaru twice and defeated him both times; he fought Aokiji once and forced Aokiji to stop his pursuit; the only one he has yet to beat up is Akainu.

"..."

The white-bearded man tilted his head, glanced at the large sword beside him, and said in a low voice, "Marco, I don't think something's wrong. Let Ace and Sasuke come back first..."

"Dad?"

Marco glanced at the white-bearded man with surprise.

During this period of time, the entire Whitebeard Pirates have acknowledged Sasuke Uchiha's strength. That guy can even defeat Kaido, one of the Four Emperors. How could he possibly be defeated by an Admiral?

Marco was surprised for a second, but decided to obediently carry out Whitebeard's orders. He quickly dialed the Den Den Mushi of the 2nd Division.

but…

Sasuke Uchiha and Ace rejected Marco's offer.

Or rather, they had to reject Marco's offer.

After the Whitebeard Pirates' 2nd Division set out, they ran head-on into Vice Admiral Garp's warship and were intercepted by the Vice Admiral!

This is a bit troublesome for the 2nd Division…

Vice Admiral Garp, the old man known as a naval hero, has not weakened in strength due to his physical condition. On the contrary, he has the demeanor of someone who is still vigorous in his old age... Moreover, this time, he seems determined to fight the 2nd Division.

Whitebeard Sea.

On Vice Admiral Tsuru's warship.

Kabuto slowly and methodically held the Den Den Mushi, outlining their established strategy: "General Sakazuki, Mr. Mihawk, lure out Uchiha Sasuke."

Mr. Doflamingo, Mr. Kisame, after Sasuke Uchiha leaves, immediately intercept Portgas D. Ace's warship. Attack according to our plan and frequency to force Sasuke Uchiha to return to his aid.

Vice Admiral Garp is preparing to coordinate with Sasuke Uchiha, who is returning to provide support mid-flight.

After saying that, Kabuto Yakushi put down the Den Den Mushi in his hand.

Lieutenant General Tsuru stood beside Kabuto Yakushi and nodded in satisfaction. Whether it was the overall strategy or the details of tactics, Kabuto Yakushi had no problems, and was even more outstanding than Lieutenant General Tsuru had imagined.

Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly closed his palms and said, "It seems our plan has succeeded... If Whitebeard Newgate hadn't made his move yet, then victory in this war would surely belong to the Navy."

"There's no reason for Whitebeard to make a move."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and said in a low voice, "Our goal is simply a resounding victory. If the Whitebeard Pirates suffer a major defeat, others will swarm like sharks, tearing flesh from his body..."

On the battlefield.

Everything is proceeding exactly as Kabuto Yakushi had planned.

Sasuke Uchiha is the strongest, but this time he has to deal with someone of considerable strength, and he also has to be ready to support Ace and the 2nd Division at any time, so he seems to be running around a bit.

The worst part is...

Among these enemies are Akatsuki's colleagues!

Marine Admirals and Four-Tails Jinchuriki Akainu, Kisame Hoshigaki, and Doflamingo are all his colleagues; their appearance is definitely not to deliver him to his death…

After all, no one notified him before they came!

These guys... could they be sent by Uehara Naraku to eliminate him? Is it because he almost killed Kaido last time, going against Uehara Naraku's wishes? Or does Uehara Naraku think he's too arrogant in the New World and wants to suppress his influence?

It could also be...

It has both.

Just as Sasuke Uchiha was still engaged in fierce combat, his ring suddenly began to flash, and someone gave him an order: "Sasuke, Kaido refuses to submit. Go to Wano Country and help Obito Uchiha suppress that guy..."

"You bastard..."

Under Sasuke's keen observation, it became clear that there were five members involved in the attack on Whitebeard's 2nd Division, three of whom were likely subordinates of Uehara Naraku…

At this moment, Uehara Naraku even called him to do some work!

Is this bastard even human?

Sasuke Uchiha gritted his teeth and said, "Your subordinates are ganging up on me! How am I supposed to get over there now?!"

"What happened?"

Uehara Naraku was surprised for a moment, then said softly, "Wait a minute, let me make a call and ask what's going on. I've been traveling the whole time..."

First update!

Since this is the Kabuto arc, Sasuke's screen time will be reduced, and the Kabuto arc will end soon.

(End of this chapter)