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Chapter 525 Sabo Appears (Third Update! Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Dark-Dark Fruit...

That's a truly captivating ability.

Marshall D. Teach truly felt the joy of being a Dark-Dark Fruit user.

This was truly worth all the time he spent enduring for over twenty years in the Whitebeard Pirates, and offending both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Akatsuki organization, two super powers, to obtain this Devil Fruit ability!

But the sacrifice...

Indeed, it yielded huge rewards!

These rewards completely exceeded Teach's expectations!

Although Teach had only just learned that eating the fruit carried considerable risk,

However, as long as one has enough ambition and strength to control the power of this fruit, one can obtain anything one desires in the world!

that power…

strength…

power…

Everything you could want, take whatever you want!

Anything a Dark-Dark Fruit user desires can be obtained; this fruit's power is absolutely capable of plunging the world into darkness!

"call…"

Marshall D. Teach took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement. What should he do now? It seemed like he could do anything!

Kill the king of a country and let the White Zetsu take his place; or hunt down Devil Fruit users and turn the White Zetsu into an army of Devil Fruit users?

This is such a difficult choice!

Seeing Marshall D. Teach's conflicted expression, Black Zetsu grinned with a terrifying smile: "What we need to do is seize everything from Whitebeard. We can't waste any more time here. Before White Zetsu becomes a fighting force, let's gather some usable people..."

Slowly search this vast ocean for some vicious and ruthless individuals, making them our pawns and subordinates, and manipulating the arrival of the Dark Ages…

"Thief, hahaha..."

Marshall D. Teach's gaze slowly fell on Black Zetsu, and he grinned, saying, "Just as I thought!"

Black Zetsu slowly attached itself to Teach's body, and its voice gradually emanated from Teach: "I am your will, and will naturally act according to your wishes... As for these White Zetsu, let them hide and gather intelligence on the world. They can even infiltrate Marineford, the Marine Headquarters. We'll summon them when we need them..."

"Thief, hahaha...that's right!"

Marshall D. Teach clenched his fists, his face growing increasingly crazed: "I'm now called Blackbeard... Daddy's era will soon be over, and the future of this sea will be called Blackbeard!"

Unfortunately…

Marshall D. Teach's arrogance didn't last long, because he knew that Sasuke Uchiha and Ace were still on their way to kill him.

Furthermore, Teach now wants to visit Drum Island, a major medical power, to see if his body can accommodate the power of two Devil Fruits…

What he wanted was to take everything from Whitebeard!

Besides Whitebeard's status and territory, one must also seize Whitebeard's power to dominate the world. His own strength is not enough to allow him to stand at the top!

At least when facing Sasuke Uchiha's pursuit, there was little room for him to fight back!

"Except for that brat Sasuke..."

Marshall D. Teach gritted his teeth and spat, "Those persistent Akatsuki guys will probably be chasing after us too..."

The mysterious leader of Akatsuki has been searching for the Dark-Dark Fruit, which must be because the leader of Akatsuki knows the true value of the Dark-Dark Fruit. Therefore, they don't need Devil Fruit users, but they need the Dark-Dark Fruit!

This is such a hassle...

However, the troubles we face now are nothing compared to the temptation of conquering the world!

Without sufficient ambition…

But your soul will be devoured by the Dark-Dark Fruit!

Just as Marshall D. Teach was cursing the Akatsuki, Black Zetsu possessed him and tried to contact Uehara Naraku through the Rinnegan.

"Feather Robe..."

Black Zetsu's voice carried a hint of laughter, making it clear that it was quite happy to be back to its old ways.

That's how it deceived Madara Uchiha back then...

This guy named Marshall D. Teach is exactly the same.

Unfortunately, Black Zetsu called out the wrong name.

You've got the wrong person.

Uehara Naraku responded calmly, then coldly corrected Black Zetsu: "I am Uehara Naraku, not your brother..."

"What's the difference?"

Black Zetsu's smile held a hint of regret, and he couldn't help but sigh, "We're family, you know. Mom has missed you terribly ever since you left..."

"Let's get down to business, don't mention her."

"How heartless..."

When Black Zetsu mentions Kaguya, he frequently speaks highly of her, because it represents Kaguya's will: "What your mother did for you was her way of spoiling you; she truly wanted to..."

"Hey, Black Zetsu."

Uehara Naraku's attitude noticeably hardened: "There's only one moon over this ocean. I think we can use Chibaku Tensei to add another one. What do you think?"

"Hehehehe... Let's not talk about this anymore."

Black Zetsu, being very perceptive, immediately changed the subject: "Marshall D. Teach is now under our control; he has acknowledged that I am his will..."

"Well done."

Uehara Naraku was lavish in his praise of Black Zetsu's work: "I will send Uchiha Obito to infiltrate your vicinity and assist you."

"Hehehe... This couldn't be better."

Black Zetsu then asked in a somewhat sinister tone, "Uehara, if you're free, you can call your mother via Den Den Mushi, or you can contact her directly using the Rinnegan..."

"I'm very busy right now."

Uehara Naraku immediately interrupted Black Zetsu.

Uehara Naraku is indeed very busy right now.

After cutting off contact with Black Zetsu, Uehara Naraku quickly contacted Yakushi Kabuto, asking him to send a CP team to assist in capturing either Sabo or Monkey D. Dragon from the Revolutionary Army.

This can be considered a merit.

Moreover, this achievement will allow Kabuto Yakushi to advance further.

When Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto were discussing the matter, Uehara briefly mentioned that he might defect to the Navy, and Yakushi Kabuto immediately approved the plan.

Kabuto Yakushi also believed that the bigger the deed Uehara did when he defected, the better…

Because after Uehara Naraku defected, Kabuto Yakushi planned to use his poor judgment of character to attack Sengoku the Buddha in front of the Five Elders!

Kabuto Yakushi did something really unethical.

That's absolutely inhuman...

Aokiji couldn't help but clench his fists.

So, you decide everything—right or wrong? No matter what the Fleet Admiral Sengoku did, it was always wrong; he'd be used by the Akatsuki anyway…

They don't let go of even the smallest usable space.

"We're almost at Loguetown."

They are entering the East China Sea via the Calm Belt of the Grand Line and will soon arrive at Loguetown in the East China Sea.

In order to ensure that the warship could leave Loguetown before Luffy did, Uehara Naraku kept pushing the ship to its maximum speed.

Aokiji rubbed his forehead, watching Uehara Naraku hang up on Yakushi Kabuto's Den Den Mushi, and couldn't help but say, "Why is that Yakushi Kabuto getting more and more awful?"

"Perhaps it's because of this corrupt world government..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, sighed, and said, "I guess I've seen too much scheming and backstabbing in the World Government these past two years! Let's go, let me revisit this place!"

Rogge Town.

This small island, located at the entrance to the Grand Line, was visited by Uehara Naraku once, where he awakened his Conqueror's Haki.

Yes.

Uehara Naraku awakened his Conqueror's Haki on the execution platform; this trash system merely boosted the level of his Conqueror's Haki incidentally.

When Uehara Naraku arrived, the weather in Loguetown was rather bad, seemingly unsuitable for a voyage.

Port area.

Uehara Naraku's warship slowly sailed in. His gaze swept around and finally landed on a ship with a憨厚小羊 (simple-looking little sheep) on its bow.

That's the Going Merry.

It was the Straw Hat Pirates' vehicle.

Several orange trees were planted on the Going Merry, and the deck was exceptionally clean, showing that the Straw Hat Pirates took great care of their small ship.

"Aion".

Uehara Naraku suddenly beckoned to his adjutant: "See that small boat? Move it closer now. Leave one orange tree on that boat, and move the rest onto our warship. Also, search the boat for all the money..."

"Wh...what?"

Ain's face was full of confusion.

Aokiji couldn't help but cover his cheek and rub his forehead, saying, "Hey, could that be Monkey D. Luffy's pirate ship?"

"Um."

"But…"

The beautiful swordswoman, Ain, was even more puzzled, her expression growing increasingly strange: "Vice Admiral Uehara, why don't we sink it now? That way, they won't be able to escape, right?"

You have a point.

Uehara Naraku nodded, then said, "But I actually still want to empty the pirate ship first..."

"..."

Ain remained silent.

What kind of devilish bosses are these!

Even Aokiji, who was standing nearby, agreed with this decision.

In any case, Uehara Naraku probably wanted to let Monkey D. Luffy go, at least so that Vice Admiral Garp's grandson wouldn't fall into their hands.

pity…

Garp's grandson is actually in more danger now.

On the execution platform in Loguetown, an execution is taking place, and the person to be executed is none other than Garp's grandson, Monkey D. Luffy.

Buggy the Clown, together with Alvida, captured Luffy the Straw Hat, intending to execute him on the very execution platform where Gol D. Roger was once executed.

Just as Luffy was about to be beheaded, a gust of lightning and wind swept in, completely destroying the execution platform and saving Luffy's life.

Two figures appeared and disappeared amidst the lightning.

Monkey D. Dragon's face appeared, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. He slowly turned to look at the young man beside him: "Sabo, if you want to see him, then go and meet him!"

"Wow, time flies!"

Sabo smiled and nodded, saying, "I really didn't expect Luffy to be entering the Grand Line so soon!"

Sabo couldn't help but glance at Dragon in front of him again: "But, Mr. Dragon, aren't you going to meet Luffy together?"

"It's not the right time yet."

Dorrag slowly shook his head.

Just then, a plume of white smoke suddenly rose up and quickly enveloped a group of pirates in the square. Marine Captain Smoker, who was stationed in Loguetown, finally appeared!

This naval captain captured the Buggy Pirates and Alvida, and even used his Logia-type Devil Fruit powers to capture the pirate he considered most likely to pose a great threat!

"Straw Hat Luffy!"

Smoker transformed into a cloud of smoke, rapidly catching up with Luffy. He waved his hand, releasing a plume of white smoke that trapped Luffy's body. A fierce glint flashed across his face: "No matter what, I absolutely cannot let you escape from here!"

"Don't disturb my trip to sea!"

Monkey D. Luffy swung his fists, trying to disperse the white smoke in front of him, but his efforts were always in vain!

Just as Smoker gripped his jitte and was about to smash it directly onto Luffy, a water pipe suddenly appeared and blocked Smoker's attack!

"My little brother is going to be the Pirate King..."

Sabo, gripping the hose in his hand, slowly raised his head to look at Smoker, a smile appearing on his face: "So, please don't delay his departure now..."

Third update!

(End of this chapter)