Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 504 Huh? Did you guys hit him?

if you can…

Kizaru really wanted to leave Yakushi with a head full of question marks.

When Kizaru was unable to break through the red barrier to leave, he was thinking of fighting a big battle with the person behind the red barrier to cover the escape of the new generation strategist, Kabuto Yakushi, because Fleet Admiral Sengoku's order was to protect Kabuto Yakushi.

It turns out that Kabuto Yakushi knows the truth about the island's blockade...

It even sounds like this guy was involved in this!

This matter…

This left Kizaru quite bewildered!

At that moment, Kizaru suddenly felt as if he had fallen into some incredible vortex. Why was Kabuto so happy to know that he couldn't leave this place?

"Advisor Dou..."

Kizaru slowly pushed up his glasses, looked down at Kabuto Yakushi, and narrowed his eyes slightly: "If I heard correctly, it seems you possess some secrets we don't yet know!"

"yes…"

Kabuto nodded, looking up at the tall Marine Admiral, a smile still on his face: "It really wasn't easy... After all, Akatsuki has put in a considerable amount of manpower to deal with Admiral Kizaru!"

Putting aside everything else...

The sheer number of people responsible for setting up the Four Red Sun Formation and the Uchiha Flame Formation on the periphery was enough to shock the ninjas of Wano Country!

Kisame Hoshigaki brought Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage…

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, was transferred from the Art Pirates...

Doflamingo brought with him the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi…

Kakuzu brought along the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze…

And the strongest reanimated ninja, Uchiha Madara!

This lineup could easily attack Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, but they're only setting up a containment barrier on the outskirts to capture Admiral Kizaru!

Compared to those who set up the sealing barrier, Kisame Hoshigaki, Kakuzu, and Doflamingo were probably just extras and cheerleaders.

Besides that…

Uehara Naraku has also arrived in person!

Furthermore, Uehara Naraku even has a newly joined member of the Akatsuki organization, the world's greatest swordsman. With this lineup, destroying any force in the world wouldn't be a problem...

However, all of this...

All of this was just to force Kizaru, the user of the Glint-Glint Fruit, to surrender!

"dawn…"

Kizaru's eyes narrowed more and more as he scratched his forehead, unable to resist saying, "If I remember correctly, this organization is very secretive!"

Our Marshal is also keeping an eye on this organization. The World Government has been secretly searching for Akatsuki members. It's truly unexpected that our Navy's new generation of strategists is actually an Akatsuki member who has infiltrated the Navy!

What a terrifying spy…

"Yes, I didn't expect that either!"

Kabuto Yakushi opened his palm and chuckled as he replied, "After all, the person in charge of the World Government and the Navy's search for Akatsuki has always been me."

Speaking of this kind of thing...

It made even Kabuto Yakushi chuckle a little.

Since Kabuto Yakushi became a staff officer at the Marine Headquarters, the intelligence organizations of both the Navy and the World Government have been under his jurisdiction.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku realized that any intelligence could be analyzed in more detail by Kabuto Yakushi.

The Navy and the World Government's actions were out of necessity, as Kabuto Yakushi was able to maximize the use of intelligence to achieve the Navy's strategic objectives.

"..."

Kizaru's expression was also quite subtle.

Even with his vast experience and knowledge, Kizaru couldn't help but wonder what was going on in the mind of the Marine Admiral at Marineford...

It seems that this wise general from the previous era of the Warring States period has been completely outmaneuvered by the new generation of wise general, Yakushi Kabuto!

"Our marshal is really getting old..."

A faint, bitter smile crept onto Kizaru's lips, seemingly a self-deprecating remark, or perhaps an attempt to calm himself down.

"This is perfectly normal."

Kabuto shook his head and calmly explained, "Because I've observed the entire Navy. The Navy already has three Admirals at its headquarters, so it doesn't need a stronger Admiral. What it needs is a new strategist, so I've been playing that role..."

"..."

After thinking for a while, Kizaru couldn't help but nod: "I never imagined that the Navy's problems would become a loophole for an enemy to infiltrate..."

"So... what about these people?"

Kizaru's gaze slowly fell upon the Seven Warlords of the Sea beside him, but these pirates never showed any surprise whatsoever...

These guys…

Either you are aware of it, or you are indifferent to it.

"It looks like..."

Kizaru's gaze finally settled on Doflamingo, and he couldn't help but remark, "These Seven Warlords of the Sea might have quite a close relationship with Akatsuki!"

"They are my colleagues."

Kabuto Yakushi didn't hide anything. He glanced at the people around him and said with a light laugh, "Now... how should I put it... apart from Admiral Kizaru, everyone here is a member of Akatsuki."

"..."

Even though he had made a guess earlier, Kizaru was still speechless after receiving confirmation from Kabuto Yakushi.

So...

Over the past few days, the strongest members of the entire ship...

Apart from him, the general, everyone else is in cahoots?

Kizaru sighed, glancing at the several Shichibukai, and muttered, "Three of the Shichibukai are actually members of Akatsuki? What a terrifying enemy… Akatsuki's scales are far too large!"

This organization…

They are absolutely underestimated!

Besides Kabuto Yakushi, who infiltrated the Navy's high command, it turns out that the three Shichibukai were also their people!

"You're wrong. Xiao's methods are beyond your imagination."

Kabuto Yakushi opened his palm and calmly said, "In order to lure you, a Marine Admiral, out of Marineford, Akatsuki deliberately created a war between the Four Emperors' pirate crews, which successfully persuaded Fleet Admiral Sengoku to send you, a Marine Admiral..."

The biggest move of all!

It was Akatsuki's leader, Uehara Naraku, who was dispatched!

"..."

A slight look of surprise flashed in Kizaru's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

Even he didn't expect that Akatsuki would use the war between the Four Emperors to lure out him, a Marine Admiral!

But that's normal...

Unless the Celestial Dragons are attacked, Kizaru will not easily take action under normal circumstances.

Kabuto Yakushi, noticing the fleeting look of surprise in Kizaru's eyes, continued softly, "Along the way, I've constantly adjusted my plans."

All the way, I carefully tried to guess your intentions and supplemented my own plan according to your wishes, which is how I successfully lured you into this trap…”

"That's really a lot of effort!"

Kizaru couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "Deceiving someone's feelings, that's just too much!"

Throughout the journey, Kizaru rarely offered any suggestions; however, whenever Kizaru did offer any opinion, Kabuto Yakushi always took it very seriously.

Even the way this naval staff officer spoke was very pleasant to hear.

Even Kizaru, who is usually good at hiding his emotions, couldn't help but feel a little more favorably toward Kabuto Yakushi.

did not expect…

All of this was to lure him into a trap.

"Fufufufufu... Are you lying?"

Doflamingo adjusted his small sunglasses and couldn't help but chuckle, "Borsalino, we've been hiding from you for several days now!"

"Watching you, Admiral, constantly piquing our interest every day, it's actually quite amusing to think about now!"

"snort…"

Kakuzu simply crossed his arms.

Kakuzu was clearly somewhat disapproving of sending so many powerful forces to capture Kizaru, a Marine Admiral.

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and chuckled, "Don't say that, Mr. Doflamingo. You should be a little more friendly to the newcomers..."

"Fufufufufu... I understand."

Doflamingo nodded slowly, his smile growing wider.

Admiral Kizaru, the Marine Headquarters commander, behaved very arrogantly throughout the trip, and would inadvertently create the impression of trying to suppress them from time to time.

Thinking back now...

His behavior was really childish.

I really wonder what this admiral is feeling right now?

Don't you feel extremely ashamed?

Kizaru, however, seemed unfazed. He shook his head to himself and then fixed his gaze back on Kabuto Yakushi: "Speaking of which, what is your purpose in capturing me? It wouldn't be for the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit, would it?"

"Of course not."

Kabuto shook his head, his voice gradually calming down: "We sincerely invite Lord Kizaru to join Akatsuki and become one of us!"

"Just...that's it?"

A hint of doubt flickered in Kizaru's eyes.

Is this pharmacist out of his mind?

Why go to such great lengths to get him to defect from the Navy and join Akatsuki?

Kizaru almost thought this guy was like Vegapunk, wanting to use him as a test subject!

"Then I'll just agree!"

Kizaru nodded slowly, then continued, "Joining such a powerful and highly secretive organization doesn't seem to pose any problem for me..."

Putting aside other things...

At least we can get some information from Xiao.

Furthermore, as a powerful figure who upholds an ambiguous sense of justice, Kizaru doesn't really care much about his identity, whether he's a pirate or a marine...

As long as he can uphold the justice in his heart, nothing else matters.

Kizaru's words almost broke Kabuto and the others' guard down; this Marine Headquarters admiral surrendered way too quickly!

Wouldn't all their elaborate schemes have been for nothing?

"Fufufufufu... Stop joking!"

Doflamingo's forehead twitched involuntarily: "You're a Marine Admiral, how could you possibly do it so easily..."

"I can publish a notice in the newspaper resigning from the Navy."

Kizaru leisurely offered another solution.

Whether this active-duty admiral's surrender was genuine or feigned, his departure from the navy would be an unimaginable blow to the reputation of the entire navy!

Kabuto shook his head and sighed softly, "No, Admiral Kizaru, our real purpose is not to let you leave the Navy, but to let you continue to infiltrate Marineford as a Marine Admiral."

"Huh? Is this really necessary?"

Kizaru looked slightly surprised: "Isn't all the Navy's intelligence under your control? Do you need me to infiltrate Marineford to steal information?"

Every time this kind of thing comes up...

Even Kizaru couldn't help but feel a little worried about the future of the Navy.

The entire navy's intelligence had fallen into the hands of the Akatsuki organization, and the navy's high command was even gloating over finding a new strategist!

What a load of rubbish!

This guy is a super traitor!

Kizaru looked at Kabuto Yakushi, his eyes narrowing again: "Speaking of which, you're keeping me in Marineford, are you planning to make me turn against the Navy at some crucial moment in the future...?"

"That's unlikely..."

Kabuto frowned, adjusted his glasses, and said, "Judging from the master's personality, he probably only needs you to acknowledge that you are his subordinate and carry out the tasks he assigns you. It's usually very simple..."

To be honest...

The three admirals of the Navy Headquarters are more like collectibles that Uehara Naraku wants to keep; their power is actually not that important.

"grown ups?"

Kizaru's eyes flickered slightly.

"That's right."

Doflamingo seemed to have thought of something interesting, and a slight smile appeared on his lips: "And only with the leader's approval can one join Akatsuki!"

"The leader of Akatsuki?"

Kizaru couldn't help but look up at the sky. He remembered when he transformed into photon to find an exit, he seemed to have seen a very fierce red-eyed man!

Could that man be the leader of Akatsuki?

next moment.

A spatial black hole suddenly appeared within the Crimson Sun Formation.

Two figures slowly emerged from the black hole. One of them was none other than the world's greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, and the other was Uehara Naraku.

Yakushi Kabuto took a half step back to clear the way.

Kabuto Yakushi's gaze swept briefly over Mihawk's figure. Based solely on Uehara Naraku's actions, Kabuto had already deduced that the world's greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, had joined Akatsuki.

Uehara Naraku frowned as he looked at the group of people who were still getting along peacefully, his gaze lingering on Kizaru.

"Hmm? Have you two talked about it?"

Uehara Naraku looked slightly surprised. He nodded at Yakushi Kabuto and the others, then couldn't help but ask, "Did you hit him? Why does this Marine Admiral seem so docile?"

Third update!

(End of this chapter)