Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 555 Shanks, the Red-Haired Man, Arrested

Judiciary Island.

The shattered port area.

Madara Uchiha led his wood clones in a charge against the entire Red-Haired Pirates, single-handedly challenging this Yonko pirate crew!

"You've arrived just in time..."

Shanks held his rapier upside down and strode forward, ignoring the number of dozens of wooden clones and the powerful aura emanating from each one!

They're just a bunch of easily defeated clones!

The Red-Haired Pirates once encountered a massive human wave attack created by Naruto Uzumaki single-handedly. In that battle, the entire Red-Haired Pirates were forced into retreat by Naruto's army of shadow clones.

However, because of that battle, the members of the Red-Haired Pirates also learned the weakness of the Shadow Clone Technique...

However, the next moment...

Dozens of wooden clones simultaneously transformed into Susanoo!

This scene caused all the pirates' expressions to change drastically!

The ground shattered in an instant, and a group of blue Susanoo giants leaped into the air, wielding their giant swords and slashing towards Shanks and the Red-Haired Pirates!

In an instant, the battlefield was reduced to ruins, and everyone watched in astonishment as a group of blue Susanoo stormed into the Red-Haired Pirates' crew!

Red-haired Shanks, his expression grim, brandished his rapier to meet Madara Uchiha's true form, a heavy look flashing in his eyes: "Another... one-man army monster, huh?"

one person…

The only option is to directly transform into a powerful army!

The entire Red-Haired Pirates were instantly plunged into a fierce battle. Often, they had to deal with just one Susanoo at a time. These Susanoo were exceptionally agile; despite being a group of giants, they possessed human-like sensitivity!

"Don't panic..."

Ben Beckman frowned, dodged a giant sword strike, raised his pistol, and fired a jet-black bullet that pierced through Susanoo's body in an instant!

The bullet struck the wood clone inside Susanoo directly between its eyebrows!

The massive Susanoo instantly disintegrated, and the wood clone turned into a piece of wood!

"Cover me!"

Yasopp dodged Susanoo's slash with a leap, and in the instant a group of pirates helped lure Susanoo away, he drew his sniper rifle, aimed at the wooden clone inside Susanoo, and fired a shot!

A bullet imbued with domineering power pierced through Susanoo, and also pierced through the wooden clone protected by Susanoo!

However, their achievements ended there...

A group of Susanoo quickly gathered together, wielding Susanoo swords and unleashing a series of slashes at the Red-Haired Pirates. The overwhelming shockwaves instantly overturned the battlefield!

The entire Red-Haired Pirates' formation was instantly broken!

While leading his officers to engage the pirates, Ben Beckman directed the pirates to retreat to the lifeboats at sea: "Don't linger! Officers, provide cover! Everyone else, retreat!"

The first pirate finally returned to the sea and boarded the last lifeboat that the Redford had lowered. However, a Susanoo slash suddenly cleaved the pirate and the lifeboat in two!

The sea was instantly stained red with blood…

Madara Uchiha is going to cut off their retreat!

The mere presence of the wood clones was enough to overwhelm the Red-Haired Pirates. Even with Ben Beckman and the Red-Haired Pirates' formidable strength, they couldn't defeat all the wood clone Susanoo in a short time...

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

One of the wood clones stood inside Susanoo, opening its mouth to spew a burst of flames towards the sea. The overwhelming flames evaporated the seawater, and wisps of mist began to spread...

Without exception, all the lifeboats were struck by flames…

Even the warships that were originally moored were completely destroyed by this raging fire!

Even the pirates who were originally on the lifeboat to provide support could only hurriedly lead the Straw Hat Pirates into the sea... until the flames dissipated, they slowly emerged from the sea with their crew.

"Is this... an attempt to kill everyone?"

Nicole Robin, feeling utterly helpless in the sea, found a plank that supported her as she floated, her brow furrowing involuntarily.

"You have no way out now!"

A slightly sinister smile appeared on Madara Uchiha's face as his Conqueror's Haki erupted at full power: "Then leave them all on this island, and let me enjoy some long-lost pleasure!"

"As long as there's one more plank..."

Shanks, his brow furrowed, charged at Madara Uchiha with a desperate air, thrusting his sword towards Madara's chest. His gaze remained resolute: "No one can stop a man from stepping into the sea..."

"Yeah?"

Madara Uchiha remained fearless, dodging Shanks' rapier with a side kick to Shanks' chest, sending the Yonko flying!

Shanks fell down a flight of steps, but in an instant he got back up and unleashed a slash at Madara Uchiha!

The two were locked in a fierce battle once again!

On the other side...

The Red-Haired Pirates have nowhere to retreat.

Forced to return to the battlefield, the Four Emperors pirate crew unleashed formidable power. Led by Ben Beckman, they fought fiercely for several hours before completely eliminating the other Susanoo clones!

Ben Beckman stood before the corpse of a wooden clone and boomed, "Hey, a few men, bring Luffy and the others ashore! The rest of you, follow me and charge up there with our captain to take this island!"

Ben Beckman took a cigarette and put it in his mouth, continuing in a cold voice, "Since you don't want us to leave, then let's plant our Redheads' flag on Enies Lobby!"

"yes!"

A group of pirates who had lived on the edge of death agreed in unison. They licked the blood from the corners of their mouths and gathered around Ben Beckman!

That's what they say...

However, doing so is extremely difficult.

This war is even more troublesome than when they fought for the last of the Four Emperors among a group of great pirates. Now they have to face thousands of CP agents on Enies Lobby who are eyeing them covetously!

"Beckman, a ship is coming!"

Just then, the pirates on the shore suddenly pointed to the sea and shouted, "A pirate ship is heading towards Enies Lobby!"

Suddenly, a small boat with a sheep's head appeared on the sea.

The small boat slowly swam towards Enies Lobby, its sail adorned with a pirate flag featuring a straw hat, which fluttered gently in the sea breeze…

Going Merry

The Straw Hat Pirates' vehicle.

Although the ship is very small, it has become the only ship overseas for Enies Lobby. As long as they can board this ship and stop the enemy's pursuit, even the CP agents will not be able to catch them!

The key issue is...

The Going Merry was too small; it couldn't possibly hold too many people. Even the remaining two or three hundred members of the Red-Haired Pirates couldn't all board the ship...

Ben Beckman immediately made a decision, shouting, "Yospus, Lucky Roux, you two take your squads and board the ship with Luffy and the others... The rest of you stay with me and prepare to support Shanks!"

"Maybe we shouldn't bother!"

Yasopp grinned broadly, fiddling with his sniper rifle, and chuckled as he said, "Hey, Beckman, I already have a son. Let me handle things like providing cover for Shanks!"

Before Ben Beckman could object, Yasopp stopped him, explaining softly, "Don't talk nonsense. Besides, I'm not doing this for you, but for Usopp and Luffy, those young guys..."

Yasopp looked up at the sea, a wistful smile on his face: "Since Usopp was born, I haven't done anything for my son yet..."

Over the years, the time Yasopp and Usopp have actually spent together is less than the time they've each spent with Luffy...

In the sight of Yasopp…

The Going Merry came to a stop on the sea. The Straw Hat Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates boarded the small ship, including Usopp, who was still unconscious...

Perhaps this was the last time the father and son would see each other?

"Hey, Beckman."

Raki Loo glanced at Ben Beckman, grinned, and said, "I'll stay and cover for the boss too! If I end up in some hellhole like the Great Jail or Enies Lobby, don't forget to find a way to get me out!"

"Pooh!"

Yasopp, holding his sniper rifle, tapped Lucky Roux on the head and chuckled, "Have a little more faith in our boss! We're just staying behind to cover Shanks!"

"..."

Ben Beckman fell silent.

A moment later, the vice-captain of the Red-Haired Pirates slowly lit his cigarette and said softly, "Those who should stay, stay. Those who shouldn't stay, come with me..."

The Red-Haired Pirates are really not pretentious pirates...

Perhaps they had long anticipated that the entire pirate crew would one day fall into trouble, and the pirates orderly divided themselves into two camps.

One group had fewer members; these pirates were noticeably younger, and even their injuries were minor, indicating they had preserved their stamina quite well. The other group of pirates were older, and most of them were wounded...

The older pirates patted the younger ones on the shoulder, chuckling as they told them to leave with Ben Beckman; the younger pirates responded with smiles as well…

They were still smiling until the moment they parted.

Aside from Ben Beckman, almost every member of the Red-Haired Pirates had a smile on their face, whether they were leaving together or staying...

They all clearly knew...

Staying would definitely be more dangerous.

Ben Beckman led his men aboard the Going Merry, glanced at Shanks who was still locked in battle with Madara Uchiha, pulled Yasopp by the shoulder, and whispered, "Wait for me to meet you... I'll be right back!"

"Beckman?"

A hint of doubt flashed across Yasopp's face.

"How could a pirate abandon his captain..."

Beckman shook his head, slowly loosened his grip on Yasopp's shoulders, and then boarded the Going Merry, leading the remnants of the Red-Haired Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates away from Enies Lobby.

The CP agents who originally wanted to pursue the Going Merry were unable to do so due to the desperate obstruction of Yasopp and others, and could only watch the Going Merry gradually disappear.

An hour later.

Not long after the Going Merry departed, the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters arrived at Enies Lobby. After three days and three nights of fierce fighting, they finally captured all the remaining pirates on Enies Lobby.

This also includes Shanks, one of the Four Emperors.

He might be sick...

This is the chapter I forgot to update yesterday…

(End of this chapter)