Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 487: We'll still be colleagues after this!

This news is indeed quite surprising.

Everyone in the Fleet Admiral's office couldn't help but show surprise after hearing the information provided by Kabuto Yakushi.

Kizaru slowly put down his cup, his smile fading for a moment before he grinned again and took Naruto's wanted poster: "He doesn't seem that remarkable, not at all like a scary guy..."

"No…"

Marshal Sengoku shook his head, his expression gradually becoming more serious: "I was a bit careless. This brat named Naruto Uzumaki might really have powerful strength."

Normally, Garp might seem a bit goofy, but not everyone can block his punches…

"Um…"

Lieutenant General Tsuru nodded, his expression somewhat subtle.

Vice Admiral Tsuru, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, and Vice Admiral Garp were all from the same generation of Marines and knew each other very well. For example, Garp's intelligence didn't seem to be that high...

Okay, to put it bluntly, he's just a goofball.

In this respect, Garp and Naruto Uzumaki are somewhat similar in appearance.

Judging from the photos, Naruto Uzumaki also looks a bit silly. Who can really say that these guys with mental problems aren't strong?

"Xiao Dou's intelligence theory predictions are very accurate."

Vice Admiral Tsuru glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, who had a stack of intelligence reports beside him, and said softly, "I predicted the Whitebeard Pirates' actions against Kisame Hoshigaki beforehand..."

"You mentioned that little guy from the Beasts Pirates again. Do you also think the Beasts Pirates will definitely go to war with the Whitebeard Pirates around this time?"

"Yes."

Kabuto nodded seriously.

His intelligence theory wasn't based on 100% prediction. Instead, Kabuto Yakushi would first make reasonable guesses about what would happen, then secretly manipulate things to ensure that the event occurred according to his predictions. If all else failed, he would go to Uehara Naraku...

In this way, his prediction would naturally be infallible.

and so…

Kabuto the Pharmacist's predictions have always been remarkably accurate.

To be honest, this is cheating.

However, the effect is significant. The Navy is paying more and more attention to Kabuto Yakushi, and now almost all intelligence channels are gradually in his hands.

Apart from CP0, which is directly under the Celestial Dragons and cannot be easily mobilized, the remaining CP units are all under the command of Kabuto Yakushi.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku sat in his seat, pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "Even if Kaido and Whitebeard go to war, we cannot be certain when they will start. The most pressing issue right now is still the trouble between Kisame Hoshigaki and Whitebeard..."

"There's a certain probability that we can confirm it."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and said in a low voice, "We only need to do one thing to force the war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Beast Pirates to start ahead of schedule..."

Everyone in the office looked puzzled.

Kabuto Yakushi took out a piece of intelligence and handed it to Sengoku, continuing softly, "According to intelligence from the CP organization, Kaido of the Beasts and the Joker of the underground Black Organization have resumed trade, and we have thus obtained a new batch of Seastone weapons..."

Kabuto Yakushi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, then said thoughtfully, "That Joker who has been controlling the trade in the underworld is none other than Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who is our biggest headache. Kaido and he have always had a vested interest in each other..."

Yes, Doflamingo is undoubtedly the most troublesome Shichibukai for the Navy.

Most of the other Shichibukai could be abolished for some reason, but this wouldn't happen with Doflamingo, because he was a former Celestial Dragon and seems to possess the secrets of the Celestial Dragons...

The World Government and Doflamingo also have a good relationship.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku once attempted to submit a report to abolish Doflamingo's status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, based on the fact that he helped Sasuke Uchiha defeat Doflamingo.

Unfortunately, the world government rejected this proposal.

Kabuto glanced at Sengoku, whose expression was not good, and continued in a low voice, "As long as we use the matter of recruiting the Seven Warlords of the Sea to force Doflamingo and Whitebeard into a major conflict, or force Doflamingo to ask Kaido for help..."

Kaido will definitely initiate a war with the Whitebeard Pirates to protect his own interests. He has just regrouped, so this is a good opportunity for him to take revenge…

After speaking, Kabuto Yakushi tapped the table again and said in a deep voice, "Based on my judgment, both Yonko pirate crews have a lot of Devil Fruit users, and their battlefield will most likely be in the Punk Hazard region."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, confidence returning to his face. He calmly withdrew his finger: "In this way, Whitebeard will inevitably retreat to his own territory, and we won't need to send out a powerful military force to maintain the protection of a mere Shichibukai..."

"..."

Everyone in the admiral's office fell silent.

Kabuto Yakushi's strategy was flawless; the only problem was that the Navy had instigated a war between two Yonko pirate crews, which didn't sound very good.

Moreover, if two Yonko were to fight on Punk Hazard...

The situation in this war may have already spiraled out of control!

"Little Dou..."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku removed his glasses and said in a low voice, "Your plan is flawless; it is indeed the best option for the navy..."

After saying this, the Warring States Marshal sighed and said, "But nothing can go exactly according to plan."

"If anything goes wrong and the Beasts Pirates fail to launch a war, and because of our inaction, Doflamingo and Kisame are killed by Whitebeard, the Seven Warlords system will suffer a fatal blow..."

"Yes."

Kabuto shook his head, his gaze slowly falling on the two admirals in the office: "I've also considered this, so I suggest that Admiral Kizaru, who has the fastest support speed, patrol the route between Fishman Island and Dressrosa..."

"Oh?"

Kizaru couldn't help but rub his palms, grinning as he said, "Does this mean I'll have to suffer for a while again? My injuries have only just healed..."

"Hmm..."

Aokiji scratched his head and said softly, "Let me go! Borsalino should stay here... I remember he was after Fisher Tiger, and given his status, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to be on Fish-Man Island!"

"No."

Kabuto Yakushi stared at Admiral Aokiji, shook his head earnestly, and said, "Admiral Kizaru can be stationed in the Dressrosa area of ​​the New World."

Although I am 100% certain that a war will break out between the two Yonko, I cannot have absolute control over the details.

Therefore, there were some troubles along the way, such as the matter of deterring and recruiting Doflamingo, which required Admiral Kizaru to handle, and the matter of trying to pursue the two Yonko pirate crews after the war...

Admiral Aokiji is also very strong, but in terms of support and pursuit speed, he is clearly inferior to the Glint-Glint Fruit ability.

After saying this, Kabuto pushed up his glasses: "Moreover, if the situation gets out of our control, Admiral Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit ability is flexible enough."

He can be even more effective when we have to change our plans, such as delaying one of the Four Emperors' pirate crews so that the Navy can support us in a major victory…”

Finally, Kabuto Yakushi's gaze slowly fell on Kizaru, and he said sincerely, "Most importantly, although we in the Navy all know very well that Admiral Kizaru's two defeats were unavoidable, his merits outweigh his demerits."

But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way, so we have to find a way to try and salvage the image of a Marine Headquarters Admiral!

"..."

Aokiji glanced at Kabuto Yakushi speechlessly.

Kabuto's words sounded quite sincere, as if he was considering Kizaru's and the Navy's interests, but Aokiji didn't use his brain and didn't believe him at all.

Aokiji only wanted to know one thing: were those Akatsuki guys going to make a move against Admiral Kizaru?

This guy sent Kizaru to places controlled by the Akatsuki.

Once Kizaru goes in alone, and something goes wrong along the way, will the Kizaru who returns to Marineford still be the same Kizaru?

to be honest…

Aokiji would rather let Kizaru slack off at Marineford.

Furthermore, recently, both Admirals Aokiji and Akainu have been intentionally or unintentionally trying to withdraw from the competition for the future Fleet Admiral position, hoping that Kizaru will take over in the future, or at least maintain the purity of the Fleet Admiral's position...

Now, the pharmacist...

No, or rather, the Akatsuki organization was planning to kill two birds with one stone, using the pretext that only an Admiral could monitor the battlefield during the war between the Four Emperors' pirate crews to send Kizaru out...

This person is definitely up to no good!

The Four Emperors' pirate crews all have spies from the Akatsuki organization!

Why did Kabuto insist on having Kizaru monitor the battlefield when no one else could do it?

Aokiji would never believe that Kabuto was trying to help Kizaru gain merit in the war and salvage his image!

"I can go!"

Kizaru glanced at Kabuto Yakushi and said with a grin, "Our new generation of strategists has come up with such a brilliant plan, I'd really like to see it..."

"Borsalino!"

Aokiji rubbed his forehead.

Just as Aokiji was about to say something more, Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and said softly, "To ensure our plan can proceed, I will travel to Dressrosa with Admiral Kizaru..."

"Sure..."

Kizaru, still sporting his usual grinning face, continued slowly, "Well then, I hope our new generation of strategists will offer you much guidance along the way..."

Kabuto shook his head, a serious look on his face: "If this plan can be executed perfectly, and even if justice can have a perfect outcome in the war, it will all depend on Admiral Kizaru's abilities..."

"Don't be so reserved..."

Kizaru waved his hand with a grin, showing no airs of a high-ranking admiral: "Although I am an admiral, I really hate thinking about such troublesome things. This time, I will follow your orders completely!"

"..."

Fleet Admiral Sengoku glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, then at Kizaru, and calmly made his decision: "Then let's do it this way! You all go and execute the plan for the Four Emperors' war. I'll begin mobilizing branch Marines, ready to participate in this war at any time!"

"Actually, it doesn't have to be that complicated."

After nodding, Kabuto Yakushi continued, "If both sides exercise restraint in this war, we may only be able to watch their war end; but if this war drags on, that will be the true opportunity for our navy to intervene!"

"Um…"

Sengoku nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, "Actually, it doesn't matter to us if they keep their guard up. The sea shouldn't be too unpredictable right now."

Moreover, our original goal was simply to preserve Kisame Hoshigaki, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, at the lowest possible cost, to prevent an imbalance in the era…”

"..."

Kabuto nodded in agreement.

Kabuto Yakushi didn't know whether the era would lose its balance; however, he was certain that the Navy would have a bright future after this war ended.

Thinking of this, Kabuto glanced at Kizaru.

The Marine Headquarters Admiral was still all smiles, seemingly never serious... On the contrary, Aokiji next to Kizaru had a worried look on his face.

Really...

What's there to worry about? We'll still be colleagues.

First update!

(End of this chapter)