Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 557 The Fleet Admiral's Wrath!

To avoid any unforeseen events in the upcoming war, it's understandable that Kabuto wants to remove Bartholomew Kuma from his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru also agreed with his proposal.

However, Kabuto Yakushi nominated Deidara of the Art Pirates.

Deidara's bounty isn't actually that high among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, because he doesn't plunder much; he just often blows up things he doesn't like.

To be honest...

Deidara is more like a bad-tempered child.

Moreover, the Art Pirates don't have many crew members. Besides Deidara, they only have one vice-captain, the puppet artist Sasori of the Red Sand.

It is said that the remaining crew members are all puppets controlled by Sasori of the Red Sand!

In recent years, the Art Pirates and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Gecko Moria, have frequently clashed, and Moria has issued private bounties against the Art Pirates on multiple occasions!

It seems that Sasori of the Red Sand from the Art Pirates stole the corpses that Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, had painstakingly collected and turned into puppets…

therefore…

If Deidara, the captain of the Art Pirates, were to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, wouldn't that displease Gecko Moria? If Moria were to refuse the summons or even resign from his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, it would be a case of losing more than he gained.

Sengoku frowned and pondered for a while before proposing a solution: "No matter what, Bartholomew Kuma must be arrested first; his Devil Fruit ability is too troublesome!"

First, we'll use Bartholomew Kuma's refusal to accept the summons as a pretext to abolish his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and immediately imprison him to prevent leaks!

This can also be used to warn Boa Hancock, the Empress of the Kuja Pirates, that maintaining stability should be the priority before the big battle... and then ask the other Shichibukai if they are satisfied with Deidara as their choice!

"Although this is our decision, we are currently at war, and we need to carefully consider whether bringing Deidara into the Seven Warlords of the Sea will cause too much damage to their fighting strength..."

For the navy…

If we try to introduce a new Shichibukai but end up losing another Shichibukai, it seems like a really bad deal!

Especially when the Seven Warlords of the Sea are in need of service!

If these Seven Warlords of the Sea were to take this opportunity to collectively abandon their posts, that would truly be a case of losing more than they gain, which is also the drawback of implementing the Seven Warlords of the Sea system in the first place.

When the Navy habitually relies on the convenience of the Seven Warlords system, it will gradually be hampered by the Seven Warlords. Any problem involving the Seven Warlords needs to be treated with caution, lest an additional enemy suddenly appear.

"Can."

Kabuto slowly nodded, adjusted his glasses, and said, "Then let's prepare to send someone to invite Deidara to take over the position of Shichibukai!"

"Um?"

Sengoku the Buddha frowned in surprise, then nodded and said, "Shouldn't we proceed in order? First, send men to capture Bartholomew Kuma and spread the news of his removal from the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"This matter has been completed."

Kabuto Yakushi shook his head indifferently and slowly said, "Before our meeting, I had already applied for an arrest warrant from the World Government. Admiral Kizaru has already carried out the order and secretly imprisoned Bartholomew Kuma..."

After saying that, Kabuto Yakushi continued, "Furthermore, I've received word that because of the Enies Lobby incident, the Seven Warlords of the Sea are expected to arrive ahead of schedule. At least four will arrive today, which is already halfway there. We just need to reach an agreement with them..."

These four are the Seven Warlords of the Sea…

With Kakuzu, Kisame Hoshigaki, Mihawk, and Doflamingo, how could they possibly disagree with having one more member of their own faction in the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

"..."

Sengoku's expression was subtly unpleasant.

Was Kabuto doing this on purpose? This guy even issued an arrest warrant, and secretly sent Kizaru out to arrest Kuma, and wasted time in his office talking about why Barosomi Kuma should be abolished?

As a naval admiral…

They didn't even know that the Seven Warlords of the Sea were about to be abolished!

The transfer of the three admirals from the Navy Headquarters to Enies Lobby was also done arbitrarily. Now, Kabuto Yakushi has bypassed him. Does he want to sideline Kabuto as the Fleet Admiral? Has Kabuto already become a puppet?

"I hope the Marshal won't mind too much..."

The pharmacist curled the corners of his lips into a slight smile and said, "After all, anything concerning the Revolutionary Army is no small matter, and besides, didn't I already report this to you?"

"..."

Sengoku remained silent for a moment, then took a document from his desk, fed it to his little goat, and said coldly, "Forget it, in the future, before you issue any orders within the Navy, you'd better discuss them with me and Vice Admiral Tsuru beforehand..."

"It doesn't matter..."

Kabuto Yakushi's face still wore a smile as he continued, "Anyway, even if I discuss it with you, it won't change the decision I've already made."

Regardless of any objections from the Buddha Wars, the World Government will ultimately issue the same order to the Navy. Moreover, the World Government's Commander-in-Chief, Kong, has long been effectively sidelined by Kabuto Yakushi.

Because the Five Elders trust Yakushi Kabuto more.

And Kabuto Yakushi really did a good job.

The Pharmacist curled his lips into a slight smile, noticing the anger in Sengoku's eyes, and continued with a light laugh, "Many of these are things I could easily handle myself, why waste time with the Marshal?"

Kabuto, seemingly oblivious to the veins bulging on Sengoku's forehead, maintained his smile: "If the former strategist, the Marshal, had a better solution, that would be fine, but the Marshal is unlikely to offer me any better advice, right?"

"...Don't go too far!"

The Fleet Admiral of the Sengoku Navy gritted his teeth, slowly opened his palm, and wanted to slap Kabuto Yakushi's smiling face flat!

Now, Sengoku gets furious whenever he sees Yakushi Kabuto's smile!

That bastard…

This is so infuriating!

After Sengoku had managed to quell some of his anger by berating Uehara Naraku, Yakushi Kabuto reignited it...

In fact, the anger in my heart burned even brighter!

"Really..."

Kabuto slowly stood up, completely unconcerned about Sengoku's anger. His smile grew even brighter: "Every time I see the Fleet Admiral, I can't help but think of a phrase, and it's the same phrase the Fleet Admiral said this afternoon when he reprimanded Vice Admiral Naraku!"

Kabuto Yakushi stood calmly before Sengoku's desk, looking directly at the Fleet Admiral, and said in a low voice, "I'll also give that advice to Fleet Admiral Sengoku! A person without ability shouldn't occupy a position they shouldn't have; it'll only lead to a very tiring life..."

"…asshole!"

As the aura emanating from Sengoku the Buddha gradually surged, the documents on his desk were slowly blasted away by his power. The Fleet Admiral could no longer suppress his anger!

Does Kabuto Yakushi view him as a naval admiral in this way?

The Buddha Sengoku coldly sized up Yakushi Kabuto, his voice carrying a chill: "Inspector Yakushi Kabuto, I can take it as you provoking your superior..."

I won't lay a hand on you today. I just want you to remember that provoking someone who can take your life at any moment is extremely unwise, and you should understand that with your intelligence!

"Yeah?"

Kabuto rubbed his temples and chuckled, "Interesting... Let's wait and see! I hope our Fleet Admiral can hold onto his position, even though he knows that the entire Navy thinks you're no longer qualified..."

"…you!"

Buddha Sengoku clenched his fist tightly!

Because everything Yakushi Kabuto said was true!

As a naval admiral, Sengoku the Buddha had long sensed this shift in the tide. Although many still respected him as the admiral, quite a few vice admirals and even admirals had already defected to Kabuto Yakushi's camp...

Kabuto Yakushi's intelligence can increase the chances of victory, reduce the losses of the Navy in its campaign against pirates, and enable these Navy personnel to better uphold justice!

Even Kabuto can protect their family's safety, though it's unclear whether it's for protection or for surveillance and threats...

Last year, an incident recurred in Marineford: a Marine Vice Admiral's family member was secretly kidnapped by a pirate. Marineford was at a loss and even thought that Admiral Zephyr's family tragedy was repeating itself, when the CP organization rescued the person...

If it weren't for his decades of prestige, if Kabuto Yakushi's position in the World Government wasn't already high enough, if Kabuto Yakushi's strength weren't insufficient, and if Kabuto Yakushi wasn't unable to become an Admiral, it would be really hard to say whether Sengoku would have been able to hold onto the position of Fleet Admiral...

"The Warring States Period"

Just as Sengoku was about to erupt in anger, Vice Admiral Tsuru stopped him, shaking his head and saying, "This is not the time to argue with a child..."

After speaking, Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Kabuto Yakushi, a complex expression flashing in the old man's eyes: "Kubo, do you remember what I once told you? No one can be right forever..."

"Is that so!"

Kabuto chuckled and nodded.

However, there was a thought that remained unspoken in his heart… If one follows the destiny ordained by God step by step, how could mistakes possibly occur in life?

Just at this moment.

In the harbor of Marineford, broadcasts echoed.

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea, Dracule Mihawk, Donquixote Doflamingo, Kakuzu, and Kisame Hoshigaki, will be arriving at the port in batches. Please clear the dock area immediately to make way for the roads..."

"..."

In the Admiral's office.

Vice Admiral Tsuru couldn't help but sigh. The four Shichibukai were about to arrive at Marineford, and the Fleet Admiral's office only received the news via broadcast...

Drink some hot water and go to sleep; I'll make it up tomorrow…

(End of this chapter)