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Chapter 542 On the Eve of a Major Event: Uchiha Sasuke Returns to the Moby Dick

Sabaody Archipelago, Area 51.

This area is mostly filled with ship coating factories. Just then, a large ship with a dragon head had its coating applied by the shipwrights, and the ship slowly sank to the bottom of the sea.

Monkey D. Dragon stood on the deck of the ship, holding a small piece of paper in his hand, on which were written a series of resounding names.

It was a list that terrified everyone.

"If Rayleigh, the Lord of the Underworld, were to appear..."

Monkey D. Dragon slowly tightened his grip on the list in his hand, looked up as his ship sank into the sea, and his expression gradually became serious: "Next, it's time to visit the strongest man in the world..."

This is the most difficult part!

Without a doubt, given Edward Newgate's pride, he would never consider joining forces with anyone, because he himself possesses the power to shake the world!

Moreover, it wouldn't be appropriate for the Revolutionary Army to directly join forces with pirates to overthrow the World Government.

Monkey D. Dragon visited Edward Newgate the Whitebeard, hoping they could reach a tacit understanding and cooperate, such as launching attacks simultaneously to avoid being picked off one by one by the World Government…

In name only, they are still saving their own people.

The Revolutionary Army wanted to rescue their Chief of Staff and a group of cadres who had been executed by the World Government, while the Whitebeard Pirates went to rescue their 2nd Division Captain, Ace.

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Belo Betty slowly asked, "Will the Whitebeard Pirates really all go to rescue Portgas D. Ace?"

"I will definitely go."

Monkey D. Dragon nodded solemnly, his expression becoming unusually grave: "The Navy is ready. Kuma has received a strong conscription order from the Navy, and it's estimated that the other Shichibukai have received the same conscription order..."

At this point, Monkey D. Dragon continued in a deep voice, "The Navy is prepared to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates, and the whole world is waiting for Whitebeard's response. Given his pride, he certainly won't be absent from this occasion!"

Everyone knows…

No one is allowed to harm a member of the Whitebeard Pirates!

Otherwise, they will face the fierce revenge of the world's strongest man!

Even in the past, every action the Navy took against the Whitebeard Pirates was meticulously planned by Kabuto Yakushi and Vice Admiral Tsuru.

On many occasions, the Navy had to act with caution to avoid provoking Whitebeard too much. Moreover, it was only by having the Beast Pirates, another of the Four Emperors' pirate crews, stand against the Whitebeard Pirates that the world's balance was barely maintained!

just now…

This balance was broken by the Navy's proactive intervention!

The World Government has captured Portgas D. Ace and will publicly execute him at a later date. Without a doubt, they have declared war on the Whitebeard Pirates!

This is a real declaration of war!

The Whitebeard Pirates have never been cowards who refused to fight!

Just as Monkey D. Dragon was heading to the Whitebeard Sea to visit the world's strongest man, Edward Newgate the Whitebeard finally received Sasuke Uchiha, who was returning to the Moby Dick from the first half of the Grand Line.

Immediately after Sasuke Uchiha and Madara Uchiha finished their battle in Alabasta, they relayed the news of Portgas D. Ace's arrest to the Whitebeard Pirates, several days earlier than the World Government's announcement.

Whitebeard did not blame Sasuke Uchiha. Instead, he immediately ordered the Moby Dick to go and meet Sasuke Uchiha to prevent him from being captured by the Navy.

On the Moby Dick.

The towering Susanoo spread its wings and landed on the ship.

Sasuke Uchiha's Susanoo dissipated into a phantom, and he collapsed weakly onto the deck. A group of captains rushed over to him.

"Hey, Sasuke, are you alright?"

Marco reached out and supported Sasuke's shoulder, helping him slowly sit down on the ground. He couldn't help but frown slightly. "You're injured. You should have found a place to wait for us to bring you back. Why are you still so stubborn..."

"fine."

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head, forcefully ripped open the clothes on his shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "I'm just a little exhausted from forcibly flying across the Red Line to get back. Marco, help me bandage myself first..."

"Um…"

Marco nodded slowly.

Because Sasuke Uchiha's shoulders and chest were wrapped in white cloth, which he had hastily treated himself, the bandages were very rough, and blood was slowly seeping out.

"Sasuke, what exactly happened?"

Diamond Jozu clenched his fists, his face contorted with rage, and demanded, "Which bastard hurt you like this? And was Ace really kidnapped?"

"Yes, what exactly happened?"

Fencing legend Vista also gathered around, his face full of worry.

Since they encountered Sasuke Uchiha, they had never seen him so disheveled, not even when he fought against the Four Emperors.

Jinbe knelt down beside Marco, helping to treat Sasuke's wounds, and asked, "Sasuke, did you run into the leader of Akatsuki? Has Akatsuki cooperated with the World Government?"

The entire Whitebeard Pirates had witnessed Sasuke Uchiha's strength.

If there's anyone in this world who could put Sasuke in such a sorry state, there are very few in the entire ocean, unless the Navy's high command launches a coordinated attack...

Or perhaps it's the legendary leader of the most mysterious Akatsuki organization.

"no."

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head, then nodded, and gritted his teeth, saying, "A troublesome fellow, the former head of our Uchiha clan..."

This former clan leader…

He's also a terrifying madman!

Actually, the two of them didn't fight for half a month; they only fought for three days and three nights before Alabasta could no longer withstand their battle...

The Alabasta desert has been completely transformed!

The desert in Alabasta has now been transformed into an oasis, filled with dense forests, countless deep pits, and canyons…

A single strike from a fully-formed Susanoo is enough to alter the terrain.

Moreover, it's a battle between two fully-formed Susanoo...

The two had almost split Alabasta into countless islands during the Susanoo War, but then ended the Susanoo War and began a clash of physical techniques and Haki. Every move they made was deadly, as if they wanted to defend their last bit of pride!

A clash between past and future lives...

Perhaps it is also a passing down of the Uchiha will!

In the final moment, Sasuke Uchiha wielded the Supreme Grade Sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, severing the black rod in Madara Uchiha's hand and shattering Madara's body!

The battle thus lost its meaning.

This can hardly be called a victory...

Madara Uchiha was not at his true peak.

Furthermore, Madara Uchiha also possessed a body resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, making it impossible for Sasuke Uchiha to kill him. The two tacitly parted ways.

Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but feel a little alarmed...

If Madara Uchiha were to truly be resurrected, and this guy were to have a life of his own, he might become even stronger on this ocean. He is a true madman who excels at fighting!

The power of this world…

This truly gave Madara Uchiha the possibility of breaking through his limits!

No wonder Uehara Naraku went to such lengths to turn Uchiha Madara into a collectible. Uchiha Sasuke actually had a moment when he wanted to revive Uchiha Madara and see if this guy could overturn Uehara Naraku's order...

When they parted...

Madara Uchiha acknowledged Sasuke Uchiha's efforts, stating that according to the power system of this world, Sasuke himself possessed the potential to break through his limitations…

ten days ago.

The deserts of Alabasta.

Madara Uchiha's reanimated body gradually recovered from its shattered state. The man casually crossed his arms and looked at the last living Uchiha in the world.

"Uchiha Sasuke, don't let Indra's chakra limit your power."

Madara Uchiha's expression was somewhat cold, and his voice even carried a hint of disdain: "Sasuke, our souls are all separate entities. Are you still living in the shadow of the past?"

Haven't you realized it yet? You didn't become powerful because you possessed Indra's chakra and Sharingan, but because you are Uchiha Sasuke!

"Think about that guy, Uehara Naraku. His chakra was clearly just a portion of the Sage of Six Paths' chakra reincarnated, yet his power far surpassed that of the Sage of Six Paths. You, don't think you have a limit..."

Even though Sasuke Uchiha had always had a bad impression of Madara Uchiha, he was still somewhat shocked when he recalled Madara's words when they parted.

to be honest…

Madara Uchiha's will was far stronger than his.

Moby Dick.

A group of captains stood quietly beside Uchiha Sasuke, listening as he slowly recounted what had happened to them in Alabasta.

"...We fell into a trap set by the Navy and CP while pursuing Teach..."

Sasuke Uchiha frowned as he looked at Marco's bandaged wound and continued, "After Madara Uchiha instantly defeated Ace using the Rinnegan, he immediately activated Susanoo and fought me. A Marine Vice Admiral took the opportunity to capture Ace..."

"asshole!"

Upon hearing this, Joz's face flashed with anger. He clenched his fists and said grimly, "What's that vice admiral's name?! I'll go rip his head off!"

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at Jozu speechlessly.

Why does this guy always bring up the very thing he doesn't want to talk about?

Fortunately, at that moment, Edward Newgate, the white-bearded man, spoke up in a deep voice to stop Jozu: "Jozu, don't interrupt Sasuke. Before we bring Ace back, now is not the time to settle scores with the Navy..."

At this time...

It's not time to anger the Navy yet. Let's wait until the day the war actually starts and make the Navy realize the mistakes they've made!

Just as the Whitebeard Pirates were continuing their conversation, one of the lookout pirates shouted, "Hey everyone, a ship is coming towards us..."

"Is it a navy ship?"

Marco couldn't help but ask a question loudly.

"no…"

The pirate on guard duty opened his binoculars and carefully observed the approaching pirate ship. When he recognized the flag on the ship, his expression became unusually tense: "That looks like a pirate ship... that symbol... it's Shanks..."

The voice of the sentry pirate echoed throughout the Moby Dick: "That ship is the Red Voss of the Red-Haired Pirates!"

The Red Voss is the flagship of the Red-Haired Pirates.

The appearance of the Red Voss signifies that Shanks himself has arrived.

Second update!

(End of this chapter)