Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 521 Kabuto Yakushi VS. The Buddha Sengoku

In the office of the Warring States period.

Garp's mouth was clearly not as sharp as Kabuto's.

Kabuto Yakushi, known for his wisdom and intelligence, knew very well Vice Admiral Garp's Achilles' heel, and every word he uttered hit Garp's weak spot.

Seeing that a dispute was about to escalate, Vice Admiral Tsuru looked up at Kabuto Yakushi and said, "Kabuto, we're here to discuss Akatsuki... Let's put aside the matter of that rookie pirate, Luffy, for now!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru and Kabuto Yakushi had maintained a good relationship before, and Tsuru had always taken good care of Kabuto, the new generation of strategist. However, in the past two years, Kabuto Yakushi had been promoted too quickly and gradually showed his intention to leave the Navy and go straight for a higher position, which caused their relationship to become somewhat distant.

Of all those present, only Vice Admiral Tsuru, whose status was not high, seemed to have a relatively close relationship with Kabuto Yakushi and Garp, and could mediate between the two.

If Vice Admiral Tsuru were qualified to persuade Kabuto Yakushi…

Therefore, Uehara Naraku was undoubtedly able to stop Yakushi Kabuto.

"General in the Pocket".

Uehara Naraku slowly closed his hands, lowered his head, and said, "When I saved Mr. Luffy, I knew he would definitely go to sea to become a pirate..."

"And it was Mr. Luffy's encouragement that gave me the courage to face my past and made me realize that as long as I still have the dream of joining the Navy to uphold justice, I will do it no matter how many difficulties lie ahead."

Uehara Naraku raised his head again, his eyes filled with determination, and his expression gradually became excited: "That's why I dared to accept your invitation in Alabasta to join the Marine SWORD force and work together to overthrow that evil pirate Crocodile!"

"..."

The entire office was silent.

Everyone present was stunned by Uehara's words!

The three admirals of the Navy Headquarters looked as if they had been struck by lightning. What the hell was this guy talking about?!

Did he dare to join the Navy because he was encouraged by a pirate?

Your acting is absolutely terrible!

If Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru didn't actually know Uehara Naraku's true identity, then Uehara Naraku's story actually sounds quite plausible...

It looks just like the real thing.

Unfortunately, this story doesn't reflect his true identity at all.

The three admirals of the Navy Headquarters instantly regained their senses, their expressions turning extremely grim. Was Uehara Naraku faking it again?

Unfortunately…

None of the three elderly people in the office noticed.

"Hahahaha..."

Lieutenant General Garp looked at Uehara Naraku and couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Uehara brat, I'm really growing to like you more and more! After things are over here, I have two decent recruits with me. You two will definitely have a lot in common!"

In fact.

The rat colonel in the East Blue wasn't the first time Luffy caused trouble; there was also Colonel Morgan in the 153rd branch of the East Blue, who was the first Marine Luffy defeated.

However, the Marines there, out of gratitude for Luffy defeating the brutal Captain Morgan, did not report it to Marineford. Garp learned of this when he went to the East Blue and brought back two new Marine recruits.

One of the recruits was named Koby.

It seems that the recruit named Coby also joined the Navy with Luffy's encouragement.

Just as Garp was laughing heartily, Uehara Naraku shook his head again and said in a low voice, "Of course, now that I've become a Marine, I must uphold justice, so I won't let that pirate Luffy get away with it..."

At this point, Uehara Naraku slowly turned to look at Fleet Admiral Sengoku: "Fleet Admiral, I request to be transferred from the SWORD force to the East Blue to capture Luffy!"

Because I believe in Monkey D. Luffy's strength; he's definitely not just a simple pirate, and he certainly has the potential to threaten justice!

"Hahahaha..."

Garp, sitting beside Uehara Naraku and listening to him speak, laughed and nodded, even looking at Uehara Naraku with encouragement: "Okay, okay, Uehara Naraku brat, then hurry up and help me catch that bastard Luffy and bring him to Marineford!"

"..."

The Warring States period of Buddha fell silent.

To be honest, the Warring States period did not want to agree to this.

After the SWORD naval unit proved its feasibility, Uehara Naraku became a rare talent for espionage, and Sengoku even considered him to be of other importance.

"I know the navy cannot be subversive."

Uehara Naraku slowly lowered his head and continued softly, "But I don't want to continue hiding my identity and carrying out justice in the darkness... because I'm worried that I might one day become one with the darkness myself..."

Uehara Naraku slowly clenched his fists and whispered, "I see the darkness in Wano Country, but I can only hide in the sidelines to avoid revealing my identity... Every day, I worry that I might really become that cold-blooded..."

Uehara Naraku's voice grew lower and lower, making the atmosphere in the entire office seem somewhat gloomy: "I once secretly wanted to help those who had fallen into darkness, but the members of CP0 stopped me..."

They were killing people too. They personally murdered those I wanted to help, just to stop me from going out and risking exposure!

"..."

Everyone present fell silent.

Even Aokiji couldn't help but tilt his head. Was what Uehara Naraku said true or false? It seemed to be getting more and more true.

This kind of thing is indeed in line with CP0's style.

To prevent a spy from being exposed due to a sudden act of kindness, CP0 will kill the person the spy wants to help, thus eliminating the spy's motivation to expose themselves at its root.

Moreover, everyone knows that CP0 will actually do this, and they have the right to do so because CP0 directly serves the Celestial Dragons.

certainly…

World governments also have the power to mobilize them.

Currently, only seven people in the World Government have the authority to mobilize CP0: besides the Five Elders, only Kabuto Yakushi and Commander-in-Chief Kong.

Obviously...

According to the speculations of Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru, the actions of CP0 active in Wano Country were very likely instigated by Kabuto Yakushi.

after all…

Only Kabuto Yakushi kept a close watch on Wano Country's intelligence.

They couldn't help but look at Kabuto Yakushi.

Kabuto slowly adjusted his glasses, a slightly serious expression appearing on his face: "Colonel Naraku, what CP0 did in Wano Country was at my behest. Everything I did was for your safety..."

At this point, Kabuto's face even showed a hint of sternness: "If it weren't for you, CP0 wouldn't have lost so many people. Even the losses CP0 incurred protecting the World Nobles are not as great as the losses caused in protecting you!"

This statement is also very true.

Since the Akatsuki took over Wano Country, CP0 has been losing manpower there. Even the Celestial Dragons' CP0 has been reduced in size. The entire CP department is struggling to cope with the losses caused by the constant influx of new members.

Every year, CP0 members sent to Wano Country disappear without a trace. If it weren't for Kabuto Yakushi's skill in training spies, the CP department might have been paralyzed...

"General, those were the people I wanted to save, but not only did I fail to save them, they died under our swords because of me..."

A shadow gradually fell over Uehara Naraku's face. He clenched his teeth and continued in a low voice, "What am I supposed to do? I only dare to vent my anger in my secluded place, telling myself it's for a greater purpose, to convince myself..."

But the persistent feeling of powerlessness and guilt is like a nightmare, leaving me with no idea how much longer I can hold on…

"Colonel Uehara Naraku..."

Sengoku the Buddha slowly took off his glasses and wiped the fog off them. This naval admiral finally experienced firsthand the pain and struggle of a spy.

This story completely moved the admiral to pity.

At first…

His adopted son, Corazon…

Is he actually suffering under the same mindset as Uehara Naraku?

No, or rather, Corazon's torment was even greater, because the pirate crew Corazon infiltrated was his own brother, Donquixote Doflamingo.

Corazon ultimately sacrificed himself.

Now, Uehara Naraku is returning from Wano Country in agony.

If Uehara Naraku is forced to carry out an undercover mission again, it might really cause mental problems for this navy man who has already chosen to fight for justice...

Sengoku slowly put his glasses back on his nose, shook his head and sighed, then said earnestly, "Alright, after this meeting, I will promote you based on your achievements, and..."

"No, you can't..."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, stood in front of the Fleet Admiral's desk, and slowly began to speak: "Captain Naraku is the most skilled undercover agent in the Navy's SWORD force. How many manpower did CP0 waste to allow him to infiltrate Wano Country for so many years..."

Kabuto Yakushi's lips curled into a cold smile as he looked at Fleet Admiral Sengoku: "Fleet Admiral, you don't really think that CP0 went to such lengths to protect him for so long, at the cost of their own lives, just so he could come back as an ordinary naval captain, do you?"

Kabuto slowly squatted down in front of Naraku Uehara, chuckling as he said, "No way... I'll recruit him into CP0 and let him continue doing what he used to do..."

"Little Dou!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru's face suddenly turned ugly. She looked at the white-haired young man she had once regarded as the hope of the navy with disbelief.

Didn't Kabuto hear about Uehara Naraku just now?

Why did Kabuto Yakushi become like this?

Having spent so much time with the World Government, would he gradually become corrupted by its power? Kabuto Yakushi now treats human life like dirt!

"Little Kabuto...how could this happen?"

Lieutenant General Tsuru couldn't help but look at Kabuto Yakushi and sighed, "Colonel Uehara Naraku has had enough of that dreary life. If things continue like this, he might not be able to fulfill his role as an undercover agent as you wish..."

"Vice Admiral Yakushi Kabuto!"

Sengoku the Buddha slowly stood up, looked at Kabuto Yakushi and said in a deep voice, "I am still the Fleet Admiral, and I still have the authority to decide the appointment of a Vice Admiral!"

"Captain Uehara Naraku has been an undercover agent in Wano Country for nearly three years, providing the Navy and the World Government with countless intelligence reports. Effective immediately, Captain Uehara Naraku is promoted to Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters. Vice Admiral Yakushi Kabuto, you are now equals!"

"..."

Kabuto's expression changed.

The next moment, Kabuto slowly stood up, reached out to massage Uehara Naraku's shoulders, and his smile gradually turned eerie: "What great courage you have, Marshal?"

Kabuto picked up another glass of juice and handed it to the somewhat dazed Uehara Naraku, smiling as he said, "You've been promoted pretty quickly... Vice Admiral Naraku... Well then, I wish you good luck on the high seas from now on. I'll have the CP department protect you at all times!"

"..."

These words made the Buddha Sengoku's expression grow increasingly grim.

In the eyes of this naval admiral, Kabuto Yakushi was definitely not using the CP department to protect him, but rather to use the CP department to monitor Naraku Uehara.

That guy, Kabuto Yakushi…

Since he gradually entered the World Government and became a favorite of the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons, he has become increasingly arrogant!

and…

This guy really has the right to be arrogant!

The seemingly friendly Yakushi Kabuto is actually a vulture disguised as a dove of peace!

Unfortunately…

The Warring States period had no way to deal with him.

While Sengoku the Buddha and Kabuto Yakushi were arguing, the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters remained seated as if it were none of their business.

At that moment, the three of them really didn't know what to say.

The three Marine Admirals looked at each other, Aokiji rested his chin on his hand and continued to stare blankly, Akainu slowly closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, and Kizaru began to trim his nails.

Life in Marineford is so boring…

"Um?"

Aokiji suddenly realized what was happening and looked at Uehara Naraku in disbelief.

Sengoku and Yakushi Kabuto almost got into a fight...

As a result... Uehara Naraku got promoted?

Second update...

(End of this chapter)