Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 514 An Undercover Agent Who Could Become the Commander-in-Chief of the Army

It really is fate.

The entire Straw Hat Pirates crew now consists of only five people.

However, three of them had met Uehara Naraku. Nami and Sanji had mixed feelings about him, while Monkey D. Luffy, the brainless one, kept defending Uehara Naraku.

Luffy glanced at Nami, then at Sanji, tilted his head and thought for a while before muttering something under his breath.

"I don't care."

Luffy sat angrily on the goat's head of the Going Merry: "Makino said that although he stole your money, Uehara Naraku is indeed a good person. You'll see when you see him again!"

"snort…"

Sanji, a cigarette dangling from his lips, said slowly, "That guy should be doing alright, shouldn't he?"

"Alright, enough of that..."

Usopp had never met Uehara Naraku, and he suddenly brought up another matter that Mihawk had mentioned before leaving: "Speaking of which, didn't Mihawk say that this guy named Uehara Naraku is coming to the East Blue soon? Will we run into him...?"

"Then we can't delay any longer!"

Nami's face flashed with Uehara Naraku's smiling expression as she slammed her fist on the railing of the Going Merry: "I'm going back to Cocoyasi Village to tell Nojiko, and then we'll set off for the Grand Line immediately!"

to be honest…

Nami really wanted to meet Uehara Naraku, but she was afraid that he would steal the money she had worked so hard to save. Also, the rat colonel at the East Blue branch base was extorting money from her. Who knew if Uehara Naraku would try to steal her money again?

Do not…

Given that person's despicable nature, he'll definitely try to steal it, right?

In fact, Nami was overthinking it. When the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Cocoyasi Village, Nami was still on her way from the New World to Marineford, the Marine Headquarters, because Fleet Admiral Sengoku wanted her to give him a face-to-face report.

To enter the first half of the Grand Line from the New World, one must either go through Fishman Island or pass through the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

According to Kizaru, he naturally hoped to avoid trouble. What if Uehara Naraku was humiliated by the Celestial Dragons and then destroyed Mary Geoise?

It's easier to just take the Fishman Island route directly.

After all, Fishman Island is Akatsuki's territory.

Kizaru stroked his chin, glanced down at Uehara standing in front of him, and chuckled, "If we pass through Fishman Island, we can go and meet Kisame."

Speaking of which, the World Government has been quite satisfied with our Seven Warlords of the Sea over the past few years, because they have fulfilled their responsibilities as Seven Warlords of the Sea…”

"I'm not going to Fishman Island."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and slowly said, "I want to see the Holy Land Mary Geoise. Aren't the Five Elders of the World Government interested in seeing me?"

"This one..."

Kizaru couldn't help but touch his chin, his eyes gradually becoming unfocused. Did this leader really have no idea what was going on?

The Five Elders are the highest leaders of the World Government. How could they possibly come to see a mere Navy captain? Even Navy admirals have a hard time getting to see them...

"never mind."

Perhaps because he had spent three years in Wano Country, Uehara Naraku's personality seemed to have improved considerably. He simply looked up at the approaching Red Line and sighed softly.

Uehara Naraku spoke slowly, "It seems we'll only truly meet again when Mary Geoise is reduced to ruins!"

"..."

Kizaru's expression was somewhat subtle. He slowly said, "It should be more than that... Perhaps we'll see it soon!"

At this point, Kizaru continued, "Once we return to Marineford, Mr. Uehara will definitely be promoted for his meritorious service as an undercover agent in Wano Country..."

"It's been almost three years..."

Uehara Naraku clasped his hands together and sighed softly, "These past three years have been simply unbearable for a human..."

"..."

Kizaru's expression became even more subtle.

The Marine Admiral grinned, revealing a strange smile: "Is this the life of a god? Mr. Uehara is, after all, a god walking the world... Speaking of which, has something interesting happened in Wano Country?"

"It's nothing."

Uehara Naraku frowned, not wanting to say anything more to Kizaru.

The reason why Uehara Naraku was in a bad mood was not because of Konan and Kaguya, but because the Akatsuki organization was getting bigger and bigger.

Within the Akatsuki organization, some factions also began to gradually emerge.

The leading hawks were naturally the Fourth Raikage and other members of the five great ninja villages. They believed that the ninjas had become accustomed to the power system of this world and had mastered enough strength to gradually invade it.

Because the growth rate of ninjas will continue to increase, but the land in the ninja world is simply not enough for the five great ninja villages to continue to distribute, they can only try to develop in the new world.

This also aligns with Kaido's intentions.

Both Kaido of the Beasts and Doflamingo strongly supported this proposal because they also wanted to get a share of the pie. The Akatsuki organization is so powerful, why not rule the world instead of staying in Wano Country and having children?

Now that there are hawks...

Naturally, this will also give rise to some doves.

Led by Admirals Aokiji and Kabuto Yakushi, the three admirals within the Akatsuki organization were surprisingly doves. They adhered to the rule of a smooth transition and did not want the world to experience too much turmoil.

if you can…

Ideally, Wano Country should be brought into the World Government, and power should be gradually seized through their spies.

That's utter nonsense...

Over the course of those three years, the three generals gradually became accustomed to the rules of the Akatsuki organization. In order to gain enough influence, Aokiji consulted Nico Robin more than once and came up with some ideas.

For example, trying to win over the peace faction of the five great ninja villages.

For example, they might secretly try to win over and sow discord among the Navy Vice Admirals who disapprove of the World Government's practices, waiting to one day recruit these Vice Admirals into the Akatsuki organization...

According to Aokiji's classification of power, the combat strength of the Vice Admirals of the Marine Headquarters is not low, enough to join the Akatsuki organization and become true members.

Naval Headquarters…

However, there are quite a few lieutenant generals among them!

If all of these lieutenant generals could join Akatsuki, their combined membership would be equivalent to more than half of the members from the five great ninja villages in Akatsuki!

If Akatsuki truly intends to rule the world in the future, these vice admirals will be key to the Navy seizing control of Akatsuki's narrative!

The relationship between the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters has become somewhat strange, and they meet privately from time to time.

In Akatsuki's internal meetings, Aokiji often takes the lead in the actions of the three admirals. Aokiji is doing quite well in Akatsuki because Akainu's words are easy to offend people.

If they were discussing naval matters in Marineford…

Akainu and Aokiji are bound to have a fight.

Besides the hawks and doves, there were also a number of centrist members within the Akatsuki organization, such as Konan, Kaguya, Black Zetsu, the Art Pirates, Kakuzu, Kisame Hoshigaki, and others…

These people hold many crucial votes.

No one can ignore them. These centrists are not powerful, but they are among the earliest members of the Akatsuki and hold unshakeable voting rights.

For anyone to persuade these Akatsuki members, who are essentially in a semi-retired state with no desires, is no less difficult than persuading Uehara Naraku to be a good person.

Just as Uehara Naraku was lost in thought, they finally arrived at Mary Geoise, the sacred land located at the summit of the Red Line.

The residence of the Celestial Dragons, the world's nobles.

The location of the World Government and the Five Elders, the highest authority.

Because Mary Geoise is located in a strategic location, most people who want to pass through Mary Geoise have to apply to the World Government. Of course, Admiral Kizaru is not subject to this restriction.

"This city has a really good location..."

Uehara Naraku looked at the scenery of Mary Geoise and frowned. "When we destroy this city in the future, I'll rebuild a new one here!"

"Ee ma ma ma..."

A strange smile crept across Kizaru's lips as he hastily said, "Mr. Uehara, if you don't intend to destroy Mary Geoise at this time, you shouldn't say such dangerous things here..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku raised his head, his gaze landing on Kizaru's face: "Boltarino, do I look like the kind of person who speaks without thinking?"

"Of course it doesn't look like it."

Kizaru slowly shook his head before explaining, "I'm just a little worried. What if any Celestial Dragon dares to offend Uehara-sensei..."

"fine."

Uehara Naraku pointed to his head with his finger: "I'll forgive those brainless scumbags, after all, I'm a very generous and tolerant person..."

"..."

Kizaru nodded without changing his expression.

To be honest, Uehara Naraku was indeed very generous to the members of Akatsuki, as long as they were loyal and carried out orders diligently.

Kizaru could only hope that the Celestial Dragons were somewhat sensible...

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.

Upon entering Mary Geoise, they were met by a Celestial Dragon riding a pirate slave towards them, accompanied by a group of guards in black suits, who looked arrogant and haughty.

The manners of the world's aristocracy are indeed different.

Even Uehara Naraku couldn't help but feel a little envious. He was just an ordinary Celestial Dragon, yet he had a more imposing presence than the leader of Akatsuki!

"Hahaha, it's Borsalino..."

This Celestial Dragon knew Admiral Kizaru.

Because when the Celestial Dragons encounter trouble at sea, the first to rush to their aid are the Marine Headquarters Admirals, who are among the few Celestial Dragons they can trust.

However, when the Celestial Dragon's gaze swept past Kizaru and slowly landed on Uehara Naraku beside Kizaru, he was an unfamiliar young man.

A clear flash of anger crossed the Celestial Dragon's face, and he immediately reached for his pistol: "Hey, you lowly commoner, how dare you stand in front of me..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku's gaze froze slightly.

"Saint Chaldero".

Kizaru couldn't help but interrupt the Celestial Dragon, slowly stroking his chin with his hand: "We have other matters to attend to and need to leave first. Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Kabuto of Marineford have important business to discuss with him!"

"Oh hahaha... Kabuto Yakushi's people?"

Upon hearing Kizaru's words, a glint of light flashed in the Celestial Dragon's eyes. He slowly nodded and said, "Then we'll let him go this time, albeit reluctantly..."

After saying that, the arrogant man led his guards and slaves away on his own.

Uehara Naraku watched his departing figure, pulled out a small notebook from his pocket, wrote down a name, and then asked, "What, is Kato quite popular among this bunch of scum?"

"yes…"

Kizaru saw Uehara Naraku write the name Chardolo in his notebook. Clearly, this name wouldn't end well. Kizaru couldn't help but smirk: "Didn't Mr. Uehara say he had a great memory...?"

"A bad pen is worse than a good memory."

Uehara Naraku put away his notebook and continued, "Is Kabuto, just a vice admiral, really that influential in the eyes of the Celestial Dragons?"

"hehe…"

Kizaru shook his head and spread his palms, saying, "Officer Kabuto isn't just any ordinary Vice Admiral. He's now gained the support of the Five Elders and some of the Celestial Dragons. These Celestial Dragons can't do much about him, and they won't deliberately target Officer Kabuto..."

The current pharmacist Kabuto holds multiple positions: the highest-ranking official of the World Government's Enies Lobby, the highest-ranking official of the World Government's CP organization, and the highest-ranking official of the Navy's SWORD force. In fact, the positions of Vice Admiral and Navy Staff Officer have become the lowest ranks.

So, if we calculate it that way...

Furthermore, if the Navy Science Unit under Kizaru's command also supports Kabuto Yakushi, then Kabuto Yakushi has practically reached all departments.

As Kizaru spoke, the smile on his face gradually became somewhat strange and complex: "Judging from the current situation, there's a high probability that Chief of Staff Kabuto will become the next Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's Armed Forces after the Air Force Commander retires..."

This position…

He is above the naval admiral.

"Are you kidding me? Kabuto's only been in the Navy for three years, right?"

Uehara Naraku was full of questions. If this was true, then Kabuto Yakushi's path to promotion as an undercover agent was a bit too absurd, wasn't it?

"No, it's true..."

Kizaru shook his head, then couldn't help but smile: "Because Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the Five Elders often have some conflicts, and Fleet Admiral Sengoku is also very old, it will be difficult for him to succeed as Commander-in-Chief of the Sky in the future."

Interestingly, because Kabuto officially succeeded as the Supreme Commander of the World Government's intelligence agency CP two years ago, he was more able to understand the Five Elders' meaning than Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

It is highly likely that the Five Elders will bypass the Navy's promotion rules and promote Kabuto, the Chief of Staff, to become the new Commander-in-Chief of the World Government.

Although there might be a transitional figure who is sidelined, it's undeniable that Chief of Staff Kabuto will become the Supreme Commander of the World, probably when he's in his forties or fifties...

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