Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 490 This is Red Hair, a busybody on the high seas

On the high seas, the winds rise and the clouds surge.

While the Whitebeard Pirates were marching towards Fishman Island and Kaido was leading the Beasts Pirates to Punk Hazard, the Navy certainly wasn't idle.

Naval staff officer Kabuto Yakushi and Admiral Kizaru rushed from Marineford to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, directly crossing the Red Line and boarding a naval warship from the other side of the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, hurrying to Dressrosa.

Kabuto Yakushi and Admiral Kizaru stood facing the wind at the bow of the ship. Kabuto was holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand, and when he glanced at Admiral Kizaru beside him, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Breaking news."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and chuckled softly, "Kaido seems more eager for revenge than we thought. The Beasts Pirates have already moved in after news of the Whitebeard Pirates and Kisame Hoshigaki spread..."

"Two Yonko pirate crews? Just thinking about it is terrifying..."

As Kizaru spoke, he chuckled and looked down at Kabuto Yakushi: "As expected of a new generation strategist, it seems everything is going as Kabuto predicted..."

"It's just that they have an advantage in intelligence."

Kabuto Yakushi modestly shook his head, his expression gradually becoming serious: "Although everything is proceeding according to our predictions, who knows what changes might occur on the high seas? Ultimately, it depends on the outcome of the battle between the two Yonko pirate crews..."

"How humble..."

Kizaru chuckled and offered a compliment.

Kabuto Yakushi, the naval staff officer, is actually quite popular in Marineford because his intelligence theories have recently gained traction within the navy. In addition, his ability to make accurate predictions has made him increasingly valued by the World Government and the navy.

Logically speaking, such a young person should have achieved early success.

However, Kabuto Yakushi was not arrogant at all. Perhaps it was because he grew up in a naval base and experienced many changes, which made him quite mature for his age.

Whether the person in front of him is an admiral or an ordinary naval soldier, Kabuto Yakushi always maintains a courteous demeanor, neither fawning over an admiral nor being arrogant towards an ordinary soldier.

What an amazing person...

Admiral Kizaru pushed up his glasses, mimicking Kabuto Yakushi, and his smile grew wider and wider.

Kabuto glanced at Admiral Kizaru's actions, then shook his head with a hint of helplessness, as if he had no way to deal with this somewhat childlike admiral…

New world.

Punk Hazard.

Due to orders from the highest-ranking officer of the Naval Science Unit, Kizaru, all the researchers at this naval base have now been evacuated, and the prisoners held at this base have all been transferred to Impelton.

The entire island was deserted.

Under these circumstances, the Beasts Pirates landed directly on Punk Hazard. They would temporarily station themselves there, looking for an opportunity to attack the Whitebeard Pirates.

Kaido did not hide this news.

This island, not far from Fishman Island, allows the Beasts Pirates to launch attacks or intercept them with impunity.

Once Whitebeard receives this news, he certainly won't sit idly by while the Beasts Pirates lurk around the battlefield. At that time, Whitebeard will definitely rush to Punk Hazard first to drive away the Beasts Pirates.

In this way…

The war will naturally proceed as scheduled.

Unfortunately, plans can't keep up with changes.

Kaido didn't hide the fact that he was stationed in Punk Hazard. Before Whitebeard even came, he attracted the most meddlesome of the Four Emperors.

Red-haired Shanks.

The Red-Haired Pirates' Red Fox cruised leisurely toward Punk Hazard, clearly indicating that Shanks wasn't there for a vacation.

When the Whitebeard Pirates were about to trigger a world war by attacking Kisame, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Shanks did not want Kaido to get involved in the war; he wanted to control the scale of the conflict.

The port of Punk Hazard.

The Red Fosse swam slowly over.

Red-Haired Shanks stood at the bow of the Red Fox, waving his one-armed arm and greeting the Beast Pirates in a friendly manner: "What a coincidence! Are you here on vacation too?"

Ben Beckman, the vice-captain of the Red-Haired Pirates, took a sip of his juice, frowned, and said, "Although Shanks, that idiot, is being serious right now, in the eyes of the Beasts, it's probably a blatant provocation..."

No matter how you think about it...

Shanks, who is also one of the Four Emperors, does indeed seem to be provoking.

"asshole…"

Kaido happened to be near the port and saw Shanks. A flash of anger crossed his face: "That bastard Shanks...is he trying to meddle again?"

This time, he's here to stop the war between Whitebeard and Kisame Hoshigaki!

That redhead doesn't know anything but meddling in other people's business...

Sitting next to Kaido, Naruto Uzumaki saw the red-haired man on the Red Voss. He was a little confused, but just waved back with a grin.

Good afternoon!

Naruto Uzumaki looked at Shanks, who was laughing heartily on the bow of the ship, and called out loudly, "Hey, want to join us for a party?"

After saying that, Naruto Uzumaki turned to Kaido beside him and asked, "That guy is very enthusiastic. Is he an old friend of our pirate crew?"

"..."

Kaido remained silent.

The entire Beasts Pirates stared speechlessly at Naruto Uzumaki, falling into silence. That red-haired guy was their mortal enemy!

Redhead, known as the number one meddlesome bastard on the high seas!

"Huh?"

When Shanks heard a response from someone in the Beasts Pirates, a hint of surprise flashed across his face, and he subconsciously touched his chin: "That Kaido guy... seems to have gained a very interesting little fellow!"

"Um…"

Ben Beckman stood beside Shanks and slowly said, "That guy is Kaido's vice-captain, right? Naruto Uzumaki, he's only seventeen years old this year. Not long ago, he single-handedly defeated a super fleet that challenged Kaido... That's why his first bounty on the Navy exceeded 520 million Berries."

Ben Beckman is the first mate and also the head steward.

Ben Beckman is definitely keeping an eye on the rising stars of the Beasts Pirates. He knows some information about Naruto Uzumaki, but it's limited to what's circulating outside the crew.

only…

Everyone's first impression of Naruto Uzumaki is that this little guy is silly and seems to have no brains.

"Huh? He's so young too?"

Shanks, however, didn't think Naruto was foolish. His interest deepened, and he said with a smile, "Let's go, Beckman, let's go see Kaido and check out this interesting newcomer..."

Two Yonko pirate crews...

We finally met in Punk Hazard!

The war between the Four Emperors has hardly stopped, so it's highly unlikely that the Beasts Pirates would have a friendly attitude towards the members of the Red-Haired Pirates.

Amidst the menacing gaze of a group of tall, imposing figures, Shanks, along with his companions, walked step by step toward Kaido.

Red-Haired Shanks looked at Kaido with a smile, as if they were old friends: "Long time no see, Kaido..."

"Red hair..."

Kaido's gaze slowly fell on Shanks' face, and his hand slowly gripped his spiked club, as Haki began to flow from his body!

The next moment, Kaido swung his spiked club at Shanks, yelling, "You bastard, trying to get in my way again?"

A powerful shockwave swept around!

As a group of people couldn't help but retreat under Kaido's domineering aura, Shanks drew his own rapier and decisively blocked the spiked club!

Two strangely shaped weapons...

However, a complete balance was maintained in the hands of the two Yonko (Four Emperors)...

The next moment, Shanks also suddenly unleashed a burst of Conqueror's Haki, which was even stronger than Kaido's. It swept up against Kaido's Haki, and the enormous pressure continuously pressed down on the Beasts Pirates!

The sky over Punk Hazard changed color in an instant!

The cumulus clouds in the sky were slowly split in two by the Haki of the two Yonko, and the clouds were even gradually swept up by the Haki and flowed upwards...

Just as some members of the Beasts Pirates were about to faint from the pressure of Shanks' Haki, a huge golden fox tail enveloped them.

Naruto Uzumaki was draped in a golden chakra cloak, with a golden tail composed of nine chakra cloaks on his back. It was he who directly protected the members of the Beast Pirates from the clash of the two Yonko's Haki.

Drought Jack glanced at Naruto Uzumaki, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before whispering, "Thank you for protecting these good-for-nothing brats, Naruto..."

For our own people…

Jack the Drought never hesitates to show respect to his powerful allies; however, he often seems to lose his bearings when it comes to powerful enemies…

"fine."

Naruto's expression gradually turned serious. His gaze fixed on Shanks, who was confronting Kaido, and he said in a deep voice, "That red-haired guy... he's very strong!"

"Well…"

Jack the Drought's voice faltered slightly, but he still answered, "That guy is our old rival, Shanks, the captain of the Red-Haired Pirates... a busybody... there's no one on the entire sea who doesn't hate him!"

"Hey, Jack, that's incredibly rude!"

While Shanks was locked in a stalemate with Kaido, he turned to look at Jack the Drought, who had been slandering him, and said with a smile, "I haven't said anything yet, so how can you accuse me of meddling?"

He was clearly confronting Kaido, one of the Four Emperors...

Shanks, the Red-Haired guy, actually managed to find time to refute Jack the Drought's slander... This guy clearly still has a lot of energy left in this clash of Conqueror's Haki among the Four Emperors.

"Um?"

Kaido frowned, slowly sheathing his spiked club, and asked in a deep voice, "You bastard... weren't you here to get in my way this time?"

"I don't think so?"

Shanks sheathed his rapier, scratched his chin, looked up at Kaido with a smile, and said, "That's why I say don't always be so impulsive and quick to fight..."

"You're lucky this time..."

Kaido's expression softened slightly, and he said coldly, "Since you're not here to bother me, you bastard, you're not really here for a vacation, are you?"

"No."

Shanks shook his head, looked at Kaido earnestly, and opened his palm: "I certainly won't interfere with your affairs, so I'd also like to ask you not to interfere with other people's affairs..."

"..."

Kaido's expression gradually became subtle.

Even if Shanks didn't need to continue, he probably already knew what this red-haired bastard was going to say... What the hell is it to you!

Shanks, unfazed by Kaido's expression, earnestly advised, "Give me some face, Kaido! Don't interfere with Whitebeard and Kisame's battle, at least not now..."

"asshole!"

A flash of anger crossed Kaido's face. He stared intently at Shanks, as if he wanted to devour the man before him whole: "You... are you here to make fun of me?!"

Oh shit…

He thought the redhead had changed, but this guy is still the same old thing... Isn't he still the same old guy from the high seas?

First update!

(End of this chapter)