Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 499 The Man Who Challenged the World's Greatest Swordsman!

What exactly is Akatsuki...?

Jorah Mihawk had also been keeping a close eye on it.

Itachi Uchiha, the first Akatsuki member to appear on the sea, was able to unleash the strange power of the Totsuka Blade through a peculiar ability.

This left a deep impression on Mihawk.

But now…

Mihawk had only one thought in mind.

This Akatsuki organization is being a bit too stingy.

He didn't know anything about the Akatsuki organization at the time; he just said something casually. The leader of the Akatsuki organization came all the way here to pick a fight with him, the world's greatest swordsman.

This leader…

Isn't she a little petty?

Is this guy really the leader of Akatsuki?

On this vast ocean, the true strongmen and leaders of great forces are all men with hearts as broad as the ocean itself. The leader of the Akatsuki organization before us is far too narrow-minded…

The Akatsuki organization has never really made a name for itself on the high seas, and this so-called leader is probably a major reason for that...

"Mr. Mihawk, your expression is rather rude..."

Uehara Naraku's figure vanished abruptly from Hawkeye's sight, his voice echoing through the warship's cabin: "Do you really think I'm that kind of narrow-minded person?"

As the supreme leader of a powerful organization spanning two worlds, how could Uehara Naraku possibly cause trouble for him just because of a single sentence from Hawkeye Mihawk?

It was just something I did on the side...

This time, Uehara Naraku personally intercepted Hawkeye Mihawk. In addition to completing the side quests on Hawkeye Mihawk, his most important goal was to take control of this Shichibukai!

after all…

This is also a figure who will be able to stand at the top of the war in the future!

The next moment, Uehara Naraku suddenly appeared in front of Hawkeye and kicked Hawkeye Mihawk hard, forcing the great swordsman to retreat several steps!

Mihoko stared intently at Uehara Naraku, who had suddenly appeared, marveling at his speed. He could only hastily raise his black sword to defend himself!

"So fast..."

Bang!

Uehara Naraku kicked the black sword!

A clanging sound of metal striking metal echoed throughout the cabin!

With just his kicks, he possesses the power to rival the Black Blade!

A large hole was instantly smashed through the ship's cabin, and Hawkeye Mihawk, along with his black knife, was kicked out of the cabin!

"This is troublesome..."

Hawkeye Mihawk frowned, extended his black blade, and tried to plunge it into the warship to stop his body from flying backward!

"Too naive..."

As Uehara Naraku spoke, a flash of light caught Mihawk's eye—it was a fruit knife in the kitchen!

The fruit knife grazed Hawkeye's eyes, forcing the great swordsman to tilt his head back to avoid the blade's flash; otherwise, his eyes would have been directly slashed!

Uehara Naraku flicked his wrist, tossing the fruit knife to the ground. The next second, his hand transformed into a fist, and as Hawkeye Mihawk tilted his head back to retreat, he punched Hawkeye Mihawk in the chest!

Bang!

Even with Hawkeye Mihawk holding his black sword level in an attempt to defend, he was still punched in the chest, sending this Shichibukai flying into the sea!

"don’t worry."

Uehara Naraku watched Hawkeye Mihawk fall into the sea, bent down and picked up the fruit knife that had fallen on the deck, calmly saying, "Mr. Mihawk, I will create a fair battlefield where you can unleash your full power..."

Uehara Naraku, holding the fruit knife upside down, leaped and landed on the sea.

The sea surged the moment he landed, with wave after wave spreading outwards, slowly pushing the warship away into the distance.

As the warships moved away, the sea gradually calmed down...

The entire sea became calm and still, without even a ripple on the surface, as if this were not the sea at all, but a stagnant pond.

A chill descended upon the sea!

The seawater began to freeze rapidly, and the air temperature dropped quickly!

"This is…"

Hawkeye Mihawk's gaze shifted. He leaped from the seawater onto the ice, surveying his surroundings. As far as his eyes could see, there was only a thick expanse of ice!

This sea area has been completely transformed into a frozen plain!

Is this the completely level battlefield that guy was talking about?

Hawkeye Mihawk's expression held a hint of something strange: "If I remember correctly, freezing should be the Devil Fruit ability of Marine Admiral Aokiji..."

Don't worry about the details.

Uehara Naraku shook his head indifferently.

"..."

Hawkeye Mihawk's expression was subtle. "So, you can use the Devil Fruit abilities of a Marine Admiral, or are you just going to use those details that don't matter?"

No one can ignore this power!

Uehara Naraku held a fruit knife in his hand, pointed it at Hawkeye Mihawk, and a serious look gradually flashed across his face. He said softly, "Mr. Dracule Mihawk, please allow me to challenge you, the world's greatest swordsman, here."

"..."

Hawkeye Mihawk fell silent once again.

After a long while.

The great swordsman's sharp, eagle-like eyes fell on the fruit knife in Uehara Naraku's hand, and he calmly asked, "If I'm not mistaken, that knife in your hand is just an ordinary fruit knife from the kitchen, isn't it?"

Yes, I'm sure I didn't see it wrong.

Because that fruit knife was used by Hawkeye Mihawk when he was cooking; he cut some fruit and made a fruit salad.

This guy…

Trying to challenge the world's greatest swordsman with a fruit knife?

This is a provocation...

Or is it a deliberate attempt to insult him?

Even if you don't have any great or fine swords around, and you're just looking for an ordinary sword, you should still make it look presentable!

"Oh, sorry."

Uehara Naraku glanced at the fruit knife in his hand, rubbed his temples, and looked up at Hawkeye again, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Is the fruit knife too big? But I'm really not used to holding a dinner knife..."

"These are truly... words that make one unable to help but feel angry."

Hawkeye Mihawk shook his head and sighed. He slowly tightened his grip on the Supreme Grade Sword in his hand, and his eyes suddenly became serious!

This guy…

This is definitely a provocation!

"If you want to humiliate me..."

Hawkeye Mihawk instantly flipped the black sword, Night, in his hand, pointing it at Uehara Naraku, and coldly said, "Then, are you prepared to pay the price for insulting a swordsman? The price of having your body torn to shreds by the world's strongest black sword!"

"certainly…"

Uehara Naraku, holding the fruit knife upside down, charged at Hawkeye Mihawk, his voice echoing in the frigid night: "With Mr. Mihawk's sharp black knife, perhaps you could at least trim my nails!"

"Arrogant and conceited!"

Hawkeye Mihawk coldly watched Uehara Naraku rush towards him, brandishing his black sword, and unleashed a powerful slash towards Uehara Naraku in an instant!

but…

This guy certainly has the right to be arrogant. In this world, not everyone can force this great swordsman into the sea in just a few moves!

The leader of Akatsuki...

This title alone is enough to warrant Hawkeye Mihawk using his Black Blade!

The powerful slash from the black blade flew towards Uehara Naraku, but Uehara Naraku swung his fruit knife and cleaved it in two!

"Did you coat the sword with Armament Haki?"

Hawkeye Mihawk watched this scene, his eyes flashing. He gripped his black sword and charged towards Uehara Naraku: "Then let me see... just how powerful the Akatsuki leader really is!"

Under the moonlight, two figures collided!

Sharp killing intent and domineering aura instantly flew out from the knives in their hands and scattered all around!

Cracks instantly appeared on the thick ice surface!

Mihawk's massive black sword slammed into the fruit knife in Uehara Naraku's hand, cutting a gash in the blade!

Even though the fruit knife in Uehara Naraku's hand was covered with enough Armament Haki, it was ultimately unable to withstand the sharpness of the world's strongest black sword!

Hawkeye Mihawk's eyes flashed, and he instantly swung his huge black sword, slashing repeatedly. A series of black shadows flashed by—those were the blade's sharp edges!

Each cut seemed to cleave Uehara Naraku's body in two!

Uehara Naraku wielded his fruit knife, continuously blocking the black blade in Hawkeye Mihawk's hand, and the Armament Haki wrapped around the fruit knife was continuously shattered!

The nicks on the fruit knife blade are getting bigger and bigger!

Even under these circumstances, Hawkeye Mihawk's black knife still slashed sharply at the same spot, and the fruit knife was quickly and completely shattered!

"If you want to challenge a swordsman..."

Hawkeye Mihawk's figure flipped, and the Black Blade Night danced with his body, drawing an elegant arc, a blade light that was almost like a full moon slash flashed by!

That strike was absolutely stunning!

No matter where Uehara Naraku tried to hide, he was still within the range of the black sword's attack. Even if he retreated quickly, he could not avoid the black sword's slashes!

Centered on Hawkeye Mihawk…

A circular slash suddenly flew outwards!

The challenge that Uehara Naraku launched against the world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk, had only been going on for less than half a minute when his attack was ruthlessly thwarted by Hawkeye Mihawk!

this moment…

Uehara Naraku witnessed this stunning crescent moon slash and truly understood the power of the world's top swordsman!

"Truly admirable."

Uehara Naraku extended his finger and blocked the incoming crescent moon slash. His Armament Haki was instantly released, perfectly blocking the slash.

"I should have found a better knife..."

Uehara Naraku glanced at Hawkeye Mihawk, who was gracefully sheathing his sword, then at the broken blade of the fruit knife in his hand, and sighed softly, "Now that you've cut it in half, what am I supposed to use to continue fighting..."

"..."

Hawkeye Mihawk swung the massive black sword in his hand, his sharp eyes fixed on Uehara Naraku, showing no sign of letting his guard down!

Because of that crescent moon slash...

The man in front of her actually blocked it with just one finger!

Hearing Uehara Naraku's words, Hawkeye Mihawk stared at the fruit knife in his hand and coldly said, "Even if you are strong enough, using a kitchen knife to challenge a swordsman is still a very foolish thing to do!"

Especially for those who face challenges…

He is still the strongest swordsman in the world!

"You're right."

Uehara Naraku looked at Hawkeye and slowly nodded. Blue skeletons emerged from his body, and the huge Susanoo instantly enveloped his body!

Complete Susanoo, activated!

This Susanoo, towering over a thousand meters tall, stood like a war god on the ice, appearing right in front of Hawkeye Mihawk!

Uehara Naraku stood in the crystal above Susanoo's head, manipulating Susanoo to suddenly draw his ninja sword. A blue slash pierced the darkness, illuminating the sea!

"This is…"

A flicker of surprise crossed Hawkeye Mihawk's eyes. He looked up at the Susanoo, which stood over a thousand meters tall, and murmured in disbelief, "The same power as Uchiha Sasuke... No, this power is even stronger than Uchiha Sasuke's!"

In terms of body size alone...

Uehara Naraku's Susanoo was at least a thousand meters tall, far exceeding Uchiha Sasuke's Complete Susanoo. Even their auras were like those of an adult and a child!

Uehara Naraku looked down at the shocked Hawkeye Mihawk, manipulating his Susanoo to wield a massive ninja sword, slowly pointing it at the world's greatest swordsman...

The enormous ninja sword in Susanoo's hand slowly came to a stop in front of Hawkeye Mihawk. The blade of the ninja sword was dreamlike and ethereal, glowing with a pale blue light. However, its sharp blade aura and terrifying power seemed to be able to pierce a person's body from a distance!

Uehara Naraku looked at Hawkeye Mihawk, his slow voice echoing across the icy plains: "Mr. Mihawk, this sword... should be alright, right?"

First update!

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