Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 560 Back then, Portgas D. Ace was just as strong as Straw Hat Luffy… Now he's in jail.

"Hahahaha..."

Marshall D. Teach, with a sinister smile, looked at the newspaper in his hand. The headline was about the new Shichibukai Deidara taking office.

The changes in the Seven Warlords of the Sea also involve the impending world war, and any news related to a world war is undoubtedly a bestseller.

In addition to this news headline about the changes in the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there is also a news article about the Beasts Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates going to war.

It's said that the allied forces of the Beasts Pirates and the Akatsuki suddenly appeared and stormed into the island under Big Mom's control. News of the Four Emperors' battle hasn't been reported yet, but the news agency president, Morgans, is still gathering information on Totto Land...

Marshall D. Teach didn't care about the Four Emperors' war; he only cared about the title of Shichibukai, which was very useful to him.

The black-bearded man's eyes were somewhat gloomy, and he was very dissatisfied with Deidara's succession as a Shichibukai: "Hmph, this is such a waste of the Shichibukai position! How could a mere brat take it first..."

"Hehehehehehe..."

Black Zetsu emerged from Blackbeard's body, grinning maliciously as he said, "Teach, are we going to kill this guy named Deidara? That might provoke the Navy and the World Government, especially since Kabuto Yakushi might send people to arrest us!"

"I wouldn't do something so childish!"

Blackbeard shook his head and grinned, "We absolutely cannot provoke the Navy before the war begins, especially that guy Kabuto Yakushi. He even managed to defeat Shanks!"

Blackbeard stroked his chin and glanced at his group of companions not far away—pirates recruited by the Blackbeard Pirates…

If we're hoping to rely on these guys to participate in a world war, their strength is a bit insufficient. After all, these guys are really useless against real monsters...

Black Zetsu grinned sinisterly and said in a low voice, "If we really want to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and recruit some monster pirates in Impel Down, a White Zetsu has sent us some useful information..."

"What news?"

"Gecko Moria has been defeated by Straw Hat Luffy!"

Black Zetsu revealed this information, and not long after, the Straw Hat Pirates accidentally entered the Thriller Bark's waters while on their way to the Sabaody Archipelago...

Aside from some ordinary corpses, the Straw Hat Pirates encountered virtually no formidable enemies before storming Gecko Moria's lair...

Because Sasori stole the corpses of Oars the Demon and Ryuma the Dragon Slayer, Moria didn't even have any suitable pieces left...

Black Zetsu smiled as he looked at Marshall D. Teach's surprised expression, and continued in a hoarse voice, "But the Navy and the World Government suppressed the news about Moria, perhaps because they didn't want it to get out before the war, lest people question the strength of the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

"Hahahaha..."

Marshall D. Teach, the man with the black beard, smiled again: "If we spread this news, will the World Government take down Gecko Moria?"

"That's hard to say..."

Black Zetsu chuckled sinisterly and continued, "As long as we can persuade Kabuto Yakushi, that's enough. Isn't he a high-ranking official who can control everything on the seas? I believe Kabuto Yakushi will definitely want us to become obedient Shichibukai, right?"

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

Marshall D. Teach nodded, chuckling, "We're just obedient little guys... I really want to see what kind of true colors Kabuto Yakushi will show when he finds out what those little guys he sees are all really like!"

"Hehehe...that would be so much fun!"

Black Jue chuckled and echoed Blackbeard's words. Its body slowly turned into a clump of liquid and reattached itself to Blackbeard's body.

Why is it so interesting...?

Who would find it more interesting is something Blackbeard couldn't possibly know.

Marshall D. Teach wasted no time. On one hand, he sent Lafitte to continue contacting Kabuto Yakushi, hoping that the World Government official would give him a chance; on the other hand, he sent a White Zetsu to infiltrate the news agency and deliver the secret message.

The news agency was very interested in this kind of news that could stir up the world's nerves, and even found out who the survivor of the Straw Hat Luffy's rampage on Thriller Bark was. They immediately put the matter on the front page of the news.

Without a doubt...

The news agency's report angered world governments.

The World Government and the Navy went to great lengths to suppress information about Straw Hat Luffy's rampage on Thriller Bark, only to have it leaked by a private organization like a news agency...

The strength of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was immediately questioned.

The world is questioning whether the Seven Warlords of the Sea still have a reason to exist. These pirates, who are unable to protect them and even have the right to plunder, are clearly a malignant tumor!

However, the world government has not responded...

The World Government simply announced a new bounty on the high seas, raising Straw Hat Luffy's bounty to 4 million Berries, instantly making him the most dazzling supernova of this era, even surpassing the ever-popular Kid...

This momentum!

It's hard not to think of the Spade Pirates and Portgas D. Ace from over three years ago; that year was Portgas D. Ace's most dazzling moment...

Things have really changed...

now…

Fire Fist Ace has been imprisoned and is about to be executed by the Navy.

Currently, within the World Government and the Navy, a group of people are still fiercely debating whether it is necessary to abolish Gecko Moria's position.

However, none of them could make the decision.

The one who truly holds power is still in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

Mary Geoise.

Yakushi Kabuto rushed over to report to the Five Elders.

When the five old men asked Kabuto Yakushi for his opinion, Kabuto's opinion was naturally to abolish Gecko Moria, and even his reasons were quite peculiar.

"There's no need to keep this guy who keeps breaking his promises..."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and calmly continued, "Since I joined the Navy, I have represented the Five Elders and the World Government in issuing numerous summons to the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but Gecko Moria has always only given verbal approval..."

This is also true.

Every time Moria accepted the World Government's summons, he repeatedly failed to keep his promise due to conflicts with the Art Pirates...

Although Moria's repeated cancellations were always due to unforeseen circumstances, those present only ever cared about the outcome...

In this regard…

Moriah's actions were indeed not very ethical.

Because every plan Kabuto Yakushi made was meticulously calculated, Moria's repeated broken promises nearly caused Kabuto's plans to fail multiple times...

Until later…

When Kabuto Yakushi was recruiting the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he simply didn't bother recruiting Moria. If it weren't for the war with the Whitebeard Pirates, which required concentrating every bit of strength, and the fact that it was a mandatory recruitment...

When Kabuto spoke of Moria, he made no attempt to hide his disdain, offering his advice: "A Shichibukai who only wants to enjoy the benefits of being a Shichibukai without serving the World Government, and who is also lacking in strength, is not worth keeping. Many pirates want to climb to that position..."

Ever since Moria was defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates, Kabuto Yakushi has been advocating for the removal of Moria from his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. However, this matter has been temporarily shelved because of the possibility of war.

Now this matter has suddenly erupted...

Kabuto Yakushi naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by.

"pocket."

An elderly man sitting on the sofa stroked his beard and said softly, "I'm leaving this matter to you. Absolutely no more leaks like this are allowed to happen... Don't let us down again, understand?"

"Yes."

After nodding, Kabuto adjusted his glasses and continued, "The CP department hasn't been entirely without results. I've been tracking down Morgans's whereabouts recently..."

According to CP agents, I've pinpointed a sea area based on the location of the news agency's clandestine intelligence gathering and the timing of the news release…

CP0 has now infiltrated Morgans' news agency, obtained their whereabouts, and can monitor them all at any time…

"..."

The other old man was clearly more curious: "So, does that mean Morgans, the big news bird, has already fallen under the control of the World Government?"

"They just took control of the news agency..."

Kabuto shook his head and sighed, saying, "According to information from our agents planted in the news agency, Morgans is paying close attention to the war between the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates. This big news bird has been lurking in Whole Cake Island gathering information..."

"That's already pretty good."

The five elderly people nodded reservedly.

For so many years, the world government has been unable to locate the news agency's headquarters.

One of the older men, who was clearly kind, smiled slightly and praised softly, "Well done, Dou. No matter how bad the situation gets, you always manage to find a way to turn things around, giving us some unexpected surprises..."

This is why they have always trusted Kabuto Yakushi.

Other subordinates would only keep bringing them bad news.

Only Kabuto Yakushi is an exception; even if a mistake occurs by chance, he always manages to find a way to fix it.

As long as we can control the news agency as the battleground for public opinion…

From then on, news from all over the world would be controlled by the World Government, and there would be no more scandals involving the World Government being exposed…

Although Morgans, the big news reporter, had always walked a fine line between the World Government's wrath and its own to avoid conflict, occasionally reporting on the World Government's achievements and occasionally on its scandals, the World Government both loved and hated this ambiguous and wicked organization...

"pocket."

One of the Five Elders, who had a somewhat dignified appearance, looked at Kabuto Yakushi and calmly said, "After the war between the Navy and Whitebeard and the Revolutionary Army is over, we will talk to Sora..."

Another old man, also watching Kabuto, picked up where he left off: "Kabuto, if this war goes as you predict, then you should prepare..."

"What?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Kabuto's face.

The Five Elders couldn't help but exchange glances, each nodding to the other. They then looked simultaneously at Kabuto Yakushi: "If the outcome of this war meets our expectations for you, then you will succeed Sora!"

First update!

(End of this chapter)