Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 489 The Whitebeard Pirates and the Kaido Pirates Set Off Separately!

Katakuri and Itachi Uchiha's meeting was purely accidental.

It was originally Itachi Uchiha who came to the sea area of ​​Big Mom to travel, and happened to meet Charlotte Katakuri and Charlotte Brûlée, a brother and sister who were out on patrol.

The brother and sister believed Itachi Uchiha was an intruder and wanted to eliminate him, but they were helpless against Itachi's immortal body resurrected through Edo Tensei...

Furthermore, Itachi Uchiha possessed exceptionally high battle intelligence. Katakuri, sensing his potential defeat, risked his life to save his sister Brulee and protected her as they escaped the battlefield using a mirror.

And during their battle…

Itachi Uchiha watched as his older brother Katakuri transformed his entire body into a mochi ball to protect his sister, nearly being burned to ashes by Amaterasu's flames...

That's why Itachi Uchiha decided to let him go.

Unexpectedly, Katakuri and the Akatsuki have some connection; Black Zetsu and Katakuri had an exchange two months ago.

Black Zetsu exploited Katakuri's weakness, saw through his true feelings, and believed that Katakuri possessed the power to become a member of Akatsuki. Therefore, Black Zetsu tried to lure Katakuri into joining the Akatsuki organization, but Katakuri refused.

Therefore, Black Zetsu did not report this matter.

Today, after Katakuri was defeated by Itachi Uchiha, he still wanted to repay Itachi's kindness, so he went straight into the Akatsuki. Hopefully, when he finds out the truth, he'll stay in the Akatsuki organization!

The Akatsuki is no loose organization; joining is difficult, and leaving is even harder…

Unfortunately, Katakuri's name is now on Uehara Naraku's list, and it's too late for him to leave the Akatsuki now.

Even Itachi Uchiha doesn't know what to say now.

Itachi Uchiha shook his head and said in a low voice, "Never mind, you're not a core member of Akatsuki anyway... We'll just have to wait and see how the leader treats you in the future!"

"The leader of Akatsuki..."

Katakuri frowned and said, "That person is strong too, isn't he?"

"have no idea."

Uchiha Itachi shook his head, then nodded, his tone gradually becoming more complex: "Humans have their limits..."

Uchiha Itachi slowly raised his head and looked into the distance, whispering into the sea breeze, "But... there should be no limit to what a god can achieve."

"God?"

A glint flashed in Katakuri's eyes.

The next second, Katakuri forced himself to sit up, grabbed something to cover his chin, and whispered, "If there's anything I can do for you in the future, just contact me! I need to get back to Whole Cake Island right away so Brulee won't worry..."

"Um."

Itachi Uchiha nodded and said in a low voice, "I hope you remember one thing: what the Akatsuki needs you to do is definitely not as simple as it seems..."

Katakuri waved his hand dismissively and replied in a deep voice, "As long as my family isn't harmed... I'll do whatever you want..."

"Your logic is flawed..."

Itachi Uchiha sighed and calmly continued, "If you fail to do what Akatsuki asks of you, the people you are supposed to protect will be in grave danger..."

After saying that, Itachi Uchiha added, "Of course, if you can do it, the rewards will be quite substantial..."

"..."

Katakuri was completely bewildered.

Is this Akatsuki organization even threatening?

The threat of Akatsuki...

No one dared to take it lightly.

The Whitebeard Pirates, aboard the Moby Dick.

Uchiha Sasuke stood on the deck, saying the same thing, trying to persuade Whitebeard: "The guy behind Kisame is a very vengeful person... He will not hesitate to take away the most precious thing in his enemy's life."

"Gurala la la la..."

Upon hearing Sasuke's words, the white-bearded man initially laughed dismissively, but his expression gradually turned serious: "Sasuke, you brat, the person you're talking about is the leader of Akatsuki, right? Did he take your brother away?"

This is what Whitebeard guessed based on information from multiple sources.

Although Sasuke Uchiha never fully described his family, seemingly due to his inner fear and timidity, Whitebeard still secretly learned some things from Portgas D. Ace.

For example, his older brother, Itachi Uchiha, had to kill his entire clan with another Akatsuki member named Obito Uchiha in order to protect him…

For example, his older brother Itachi Uchiha died at his hands, but was then resurrected and reused by the leader of Akatsuki…

For example, Sasuke Uchiha deeply misses his older brother, but he knows that his brother is being controlled by the leader of Akatsuki…

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at the white-bearded man, gritted his teeth, and nodded, saying, "Indeed, the person standing behind Kisame is the leader of Akatsuki... someone we should definitely not provoke right now!"

"I see…"

Whitebeard slowly stood up, supporting himself on the chair. He stretched out his palm and smiled as he stroked Uchiha Sasuke's head, then looked at his sons on the Moby Dick!

"My lords!"

The white-bearded man laughed heartily, "Then this time we'll also help Sasuke get his brother back!"

"Hahaha, of course!"

"That's right, Sasuke is one of our top generals!"

"We're family! Sasuke's brother is our brother, how could we watch our family members be left to fend for themselves!"

The entire Moby Dick was instantly filled with joy.

The Whitebeard Pirates have now left the Whitebeard Sea and are sailing towards the first half of the Grand Line, their destination being Fishman Island.

Jinbe, returning from Fishman Island, watched this scene and slowly sighed…

Just as he had expected, the Whitebeard Pirates' target was never Kisame Hoshigaki, but the person standing behind Kisame.

"idiot!"

Sasuke Uchiha bit his lip, glanced at the people around him, and couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes instantly reddening: "I don't need your help! Now, turn back immediately!"

These idiots are impossible to reason with!

If it were just to fight Kisame Hoshigaki, that would be fine, but I never expected that these guys' goal would be Uehara Naraku, who is standing behind Kisame Hoshigaki!

Oh shit…

Have they gotten too big for their britches?

Do you really think you're invincible on the high seas? The truly invincible person on this ocean is probably still hiding in a corner drinking juice!

"Sasuke, you brat..."

The white-bearded man slowly squatted down, a hearty smile on his face: "We're family, after all. Helping each other out is the least we can do..."

After saying that, Whitebeard looked at Sasuke's dark circles and patted his head: "Gurarararar... Stop making that grumpy face, go get some juice, you brat!"

"Ha ha ha ha…"

"This is the pirate on the Moby Dick who loves drinking juice the most!"

"A kid who's almost eighteen and still doesn't dare to drink!"

A burst of good-natured laughter immediately followed.

They clearly didn't have any ill intentions. The entire pirate crew had already accepted Uchiha Sasuke, even though the little guy had never called Whitebeard "Dad."

A blush crept across Sasuke's face. He simply clenched his fists tightly; he was too embarrassed to get angry at these enthusiastic idiots…

These pirates...

It's so much more comfortable than the world of ninjas.

Among this group of people.

Marshall D. Teach was also beaming with smiles, but beneath his smile lay a hint of ferocity and sorrow.

This war won't benefit him regardless of who wins or loses. Whitebeard wants to take this opportunity to deal with the person behind Kisame Hoshigaki. If he wins and takes back Itachi Uchiha, then Teach definitely won't be able to stay on this ship anymore.

If Whitebeard loses, it would mean that the Akatsuki organization, which was vying with him for the Dark-Dark Fruit, is far too powerful...

Just as the Whitebeard Pirates were sailing towards Fishman Island, their destined adversary was also heading towards the predetermined battlefield.

The Beasts Pirates.

Two enormous warships advanced toward Punk Hazard.

These two ships belong to Kaido of the Beasts and Jack the Drought, respectively, and they only brought more than two thousand subordinates with them on this trip.

On the flagship of the Beasts Pirates.

Kaido sat on the deck, took a swig of strong liquor, wiped his mouth, and muttered, "Nara Shikaku told us to rush to Punk Hazard. That's Doflamingo's territory. Hopefully, he'll know what's good for him..."

After saying that, Kaido took another swig of sake, snorted coldly, and said, "This time, I'm going to avenge myself in this war with Whitebeard. You brat, if you beat me, don't drag me down and make me lose face again!"

"Um."

Naruto Uzumaki took a sip of his juice and laughed confidently, "Sasuke and I have been sparring since the Ninja Academy, and I've never lost!"

After saying that...

Naruto Uzumaki didn't blush at all.

Kaido, who was about to drink, suddenly stopped and couldn't help but say, "Hey, Naruto brat, I've heard that Sasuke Uchiha is a genius that no one else in your area can match, while you've been a loser since you were little!"

"Ah...hahahaha..."

Naruto Uzumaki scratched the back of his head awkwardly and chuckled, "Your childhood grades don't count! He's never beaten me since we grew up..."

"..."

A hint of doubt flashed in Kaido's eyes.

If Naruto hadn't demonstrated formidable strength in previous battles, Kaido genuinely wouldn't have believed that Naruto could handle Sasuke Uchiha...

of course.

Kaido originally had some confidence in Naruto Uzumaki.

However, after hearing Naruto Uzumaki say that he had never lost, Kaido was in a bad mood. Could this war be going in a strange direction?

This battle mainly relied on him and Naruto Uzumaki.

Kaido himself lost to Whitebeard, and Naruto Uzumaki lost to Sasuke Uchiha; they're really going to lose face again...

But the arrow was already on the string, and it had to be released!

Once the Akatsuki issued the order, the war was unstoppable!

Third update! Time for bed!

Tomorrow will be a minor climax!

(End of this chapter)