Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Did the kidnapped lieutenant general die in the line of duty? (Chapter 553)

At the port of Judicial Island.

Under Kakashi Hatake's command, the CP department completely disregarded the safety of Uehara Naraku, the hostage, and directly surrounded the Red-Haired Pirates!

Hyuga Hanabi frowned and turned to look at Tenzo standing beside her: "Senpai, are you really not worried about hurting that person? Although I also think it wouldn't matter if we killed him, but after all, that person..."

"Well…"

Tianzang shook his head helplessly, his voice tinged with hesitation and resignation: "Given his power, we shouldn't be worried, right?"

"There's absolutely no need for that."

Madara Uchiha couldn't help but snort coldly. Following the CP agents' crowd towards the Red-Haired Pirates, he glanced at Hanabi Hyuga and Tenzo, lowering his voice, "Instead of worrying about that guy, you'd be better off worrying about yourself!"

What is this Byakugan girl from the Hyuga clan thinking?

You're so ignorant...

No, that's just a really weak imagination...

They were actually worried that Uehara Naraku would get hurt?

Instead, you should worry about the safety of the Red-Haired Pirates!

Madara Uchiha undoubtedly had the most confidence in Naraku Uehara, because no matter how strong he became, Naraku Uehara would always show even stronger fighting power!

That bastard…

It's been hidden very well!

Perhaps only at the very last moment would Uehara Naraku be willing to reveal a glimpse of what he wanted others to see: that all the ninjas and pirates present were victims of Uehara Naraku…

No one is an exception.

"Lieutenant General Garp."

Kakashi Hatake walked up to Monkey D. Garp, looked at the complex-faced naval hero, and slowly said, "Please don't worry about anyone rescuing Portgas D. Ace. We've mobilized thousands of CP agents from various departments. No matter who comes, they can't possibly rescue Portgas D. Ace..."

Besides these ANBU ninjas…

And there are countless swarms of impure earth troops!

Monkey D. Garp watched as more and more figures in CP uniforms gathered, his expression growing colder. He spoke with some displeasure, "Hmph, looks like Kabuto Yakushi did a good job; the CP department has so many more people now..."

I really didn't expect that...

Only a few years have passed...

Kabuto Yakushi has managed to recruit so many CP agents. He probably relies on these CP departments to gather intelligence and monitor the entire world at the same time!

Even with the efforts of previous CP leaders over so many years, they were unable to develop the CP to this scale; their abilities were completely incomparable to those of Kabuto Yakushi!

certainly…

The most important reason is that Kabuto Yakushi is able to make the most of the information from the CP department.

It was precisely because of Kabuto Yakushi's ability and wisdom in interpreting information that Sengoku the Buddha was able to secure the power to manage the CP department for him. As a result, Kabuto Yakushi turned the CP department into a behemoth, and now it even rivals Sengoku in power!

"Our numbers aren't excessive, because the standard for the CP division is that it can single-handedly take down a Yonko pirate crew..."

Kakashi Hatake scratched his head and said softly, "According to Kabuto's plan, we need to capture Shanks before the world war against Whitebeard and the Revolutionary Army begins, so that the Navy can fight Whitebeard without any pressure..."

Vice Admiral Garp frowned, a hint of disbelief on his face: "You think you can capture Shanks just by relying on the CP department?"

Although Vice Admiral Garp witnessed Madara Uchiha's strength and roughly knew that he was an ally recruited by Kabuto Yakushi, defeating a Yonko pirate crew and even capturing their captain was no easy task!

"ha…"

Kakashi Hatake glanced at the surging CP agent crowd, then at Naraku Uehara beside Shanks, and said listlessly, "Anyway, nothing unexpected will happen..."

While they were still chatting, Madara Uchiha and four reanimated Kage launched an attack on the Red-Haired Pirates!

Led by them, hundreds and thousands of Anbu ninjas and Edo ninjas dressed in CP uniforms charged forward, wielding ninja swords!

The entire dock instantly turned into a battlefield!

The sounds of fighting echoed across the island of Justice!

Uehara Naraku glanced at the CP agents rushing towards him, then turned to Shanks beside him: "Um, could I hide for a bit? I feel like they might kill me, their thorn in their side, while they're at it..."

"Please go ahead."

Red-Haired Shanks casually remarked, completely disregarding the useless Uehara Naraku, as he gripped the hilt of his sword and slowly drew it: "Looks like we've really come to a terrible place..."

"yes…"

Ben Beckman frowned as he watched Uchiha Madara charging at the forefront, saying, "What a nuisance... another Uchiha!"

Ben Beckman glanced at the battlefield again and continued in a deep voice, "However, we can't stay here any longer. Marineford and Enies Lobby aren't far apart. I reckon someone has already sent Marineford's main naval force here..."

The siege was launched by the main naval force and the CP department...

The Red-Haired Pirates definitely can't withstand this!

Just as a chaotic battle erupted at the port of Enies Lobby, the Holy Land of Mary Geoise and Marineford had already received their respective messages.

The Straw Hat Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates have invaded Enies Lobby!

The small pirate crew mentioned earlier is irrelevant, but the Red-Haired Pirates' purpose in invading Enies Lobby is obvious, especially since Shanks recently proposed releasing Ace to the World Government, only to be rejected by the Five Elders…

I never expected this guy to want to take Ace back directly!

Marineford.

Naval Headquarters Base.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku, his face grim, hung up the Den Den Mushi: "News has come from Enies Lobby. The Red-Haired Pirates have entered Enies Lobby, attempting to reclaim Portgas D. Ace. Whitebeard hasn't even made a move yet, but Shanks is already trying to strike first!"

That redhead... he's such a troublemaker!

The Whitebeard Pirates aren't in a hurry yet!

"That's perfectly normal..."

Kabuto slowly took a sip of his juice, his expression remaining calm, showing no shock whatsoever at the fact that the red-haired man had invaded his territory.

Kabuto adjusted his glasses, calmly flipping through the documents in his hand, and slowly continued, "Red-Haired Shanks has always been very bold, but daring to invade Enies Lobby at this time is clearly a provocation against the authority of the World Government and the Navy..."

"Little Dou..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly closed his hands and asked softly, "Aren't you worried that Fire Fist Ace will be taken away by Red-Haired Shanks?"

There's no need to worry about things that can't happen.

Kabuto shook his head and calmly continued, "Moreover, I received the news even earlier than Fleet Admiral Sengoku. I had already dispatched the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters to Enies Lobby to assist in intercepting the Red-Haired Pirates..."

Because the navy was preparing for a world war.

As the three admirals of the Navy's highest combat power, they were naturally present. Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru had already set off from Marineford to Enies Lobby to assist in the encirclement and suppression of the Red-Haired Pirates.

"..."

The Warring States Marshal's expression was not very good.

Recently, Kabuto Yakushi has become increasingly audacious in Marineford, even bypassing him, the Fleet Admiral, to command the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters!

"Oh, right, there's one more thing."

Kabuto tapped his fingers on his cup, then looked up at Sengoku the Buddha, a smile playing on his lips: "The Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku, whom Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally promoted some time ago, has been captured by the Red-Haired Pirates..."

"..."

The Warring States Marshal's expression froze.

Ever since Sengoku, in an attempt to demonstrate his authority, forcibly promoted Uehara Naraku to Vice Admiral in front of Yakushi Kabuto, this Vice Admiral has caused quite a bit of trouble!

just now…

This Uehara Naraku is utterly unqualified to be a Vice Admiral. Back in Loguetown, he stood by and let Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, escape, causing Sengoku a lot of trouble; and now he's been captured by Shanks...

This was truly a huge embarrassment for the Warring States period!

Kabuto, observing Sengoku's intrigued expression, chuckled and continued, "Interestingly, Shanks actually wants to use Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku as a hostage to demand a trade for Portgas D. Ace from Enies Lobby. Quite a surprising move..."

Amazing…

It's not about how badly Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku was treated.

What truly surprised Kabuto was the incredible audacity of Shanks. It made him wonder if he had lived too long.

Sengoku frowned. He had already guessed what Enies Lobby would do. No matter what, Enies Lobby would not release Portgas D. Ace for the sake of Uehara Naraku.

"You didn't agree to the redhead's request, did you?"

Sengoku took off his glasses and said in a low voice, "So, if that's the case, then Lieutenant General Uehara Naraku has already died in the line of duty?"

"Um?"

Kabuto's brow furrowed slightly, then slowly relaxed, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. "No, from what I understand, Vice Admiral Naraku is still alive and well. It seems he'll outlive everyone else..."

However, upon hearing Kabuto's words, Sengoku the Buddha merely glanced coldly at the young man who was competing with him, assuming that Kabuto was once again targeting Uehara Naraku.

Sengoku placed his hand on the table, looked at Kabuto Yakushi, and said coldly, "Before the war begins, it's best to avoid any internal strife... Vice Admiral Uehara is also a vital force in the impending world war, and every bit of strength is extremely important to the Navy!"

"How could that be?"

Kabuto shook his head, chuckled, and looked at Sengoku: "Before war arrives, I have no intention of weakening the Navy's strength...after all, I'm a member of the Navy too!"

"That's good."

Sengoku slowly nodded and said in a deep voice, "After the Enies Lobby incident, if Lieutenant General Uehara is still alive, transfer him back to Marineford!"

"casual…"

Kabuto waved his hand dismissively.

The naval inspector slowly lowered his head, but a mocking and eerie smile flashed across his lips the instant Kabuto lowered his head.

First update!

(End of this chapter)