Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 566 The Encounter with the Pirates

Sabaody Archipelago.

There are more and more pirates here lately.

Since the Navy announced the execution list, countless pirates have flocked to the scene. Some want to witness the impending world war up close, while others hope to take this opportunity to enter the second half of the Grand Line and become the new Four Emperors.

after all…

Red-haired Shanks is about to be executed.

Moreover, the battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy has already begun. If the Whitebeard Pirates are defeated, two of the Four Emperors' positions will immediately become vacant, which is an enormous temptation for some ambitious pirates.

Some people even saw Shiki the Golden Lion from the previous era roaming this area, the great pirate who once single-handedly conquered Marineford!

indeed…

Shiki the Golden Lion arrived here.

This legendary pirate arrived here not only to intervene in this world war, but also to recruit Rayleigh, the Dark King, who had appeared in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Da da da da…

The sound of two sharp swords stepping on the stone slab was somewhat crisp.

Many years ago, when Shiki the Golden Lion escaped from Impel Down, he severed his own legs to get rid of his shackles. Later, Shiki used his two former swords to replace his legs...

Without a doubt...

This guy is ruthless.

Shiki the Golden Lion, riding on two swords, entered a coating factory. He walked up to a busy coating worker, slowly grinned, and said with a loud laugh, "It's been over twenty years since we last met, Rayleigh!"

"Let's catch up later, I'm still working..."

Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, reached out and pulled up the coating covering the hull. After finishing all this, he slowly clapped his hands, turned to look at Shiki, and couldn't help but smile: "Looks like we're getting old..."

More than twenty years have passed...

They hadn't seen each other since the Battle of Eddard-Wall. Now, these men who once dominated the Grand Line were all old...

Even Shiki the Golden Lion has gradually developed wrinkles. The once majestic pirate admiral now appears here all alone.

To put it bluntly...

Shiki the Golden Lion was once the most powerful of the three legendary pirates, but unfortunately, his fleet was completely destroyed by a sudden storm during the Battle of Edd War.

All of that is in the past now.

Now only two elderly people remain at this factory.

"snort…"

Shiki the Golden Lion shook his head, completely disagreeing with Rayleigh's statement. His body gradually floated up, and he slowly spread his arms, grinning broadly as he said, "What does age matter? As long as I'm alive, this world will be mine sooner or later!"

Shiki the Golden Lion clenched his fist, his face filled with fanaticism, and shouted, "Roger has been dead for twenty years! Come back and work for me, Rayleigh! I've heard about what happened in Sabaody Archipelago. You're clearly not old yet!"

Shiki the Golden Lion laughed arrogantly, "A world war that could change everything! If we join forces, we can reclaim everything we once had!"

Originally, Shiki the Golden Lion only wanted to intervene in this unprecedented world war. However, after hearing about Rayleigh, Shiki the Golden Lion made a special trip to the Sabaody Archipelago to intervene in this world war. Every bit of power is important!

"I refuse."

Rayleigh shook his head, adjusted his glasses, and gazed at the aged Shiki, saying in a low voice, "Didn't expect this war to have drawn you here too?"

"Hahahaha..."

Shiki the Golden Lion floated in the air, grinning wildly as he looked down at Rayleigh: "It's been twenty years since we've had such a grand scene, hasn't it?"

This time I'm going to see what kind of mess that Whitebeard will make of Marineford! Hmph, if he doesn't satisfy me..."

"Gurararara... I hope I won't disappoint you!"

Just then, a hearty laugh interrupted Shiki's words.

Edward Newgate, the white-bearded swordsman, strode in, looked up at the golden lion in the sky, and grinned, "Gurararar... No matter where you are, you always want to cause a big commotion. You haven't changed your temper at all... Shiki..."

"Newgate..."

Shiki the Golden Lion's eyes flashed as he stared intently at Whitebeard. The next moment, his smile widened: "It's been so many years! Let me see how much power you have left!"

Just as Shiki suddenly opened his palm, ready to make a move, Rayleigh interrupted him loudly: "Shiki, this isn't a place for you to run wild!"

"Gurarararar...that's right..."

Edward Newgate, the white-bearded man, couldn't help but laugh a few times, then slowly turned to look at Rayleigh: "Rayleigh, you can apply a coating here, right?"

"..."

Rayleigh was silent for a second.

The next moment, Rayleigh slowly nodded, adjusted his glasses, and smiled, "However, my price isn't low..."

"Name your price!"

The white-bearded man nonchalantly opened his palm, a subtle smile playing on his lips: "The most precious treasure in this world is ONE PIECE, you've already seen it... Gurarara... Name your price, whatever else you want!"

"I want to ride on your boat."

Rayleigh's words immediately made the white-bearded man's expression turn serious.

However, Rayleigh didn't say anything, but simply explained softly, "It's just getting on your ship to Marineford, don't overthink it, Newgate..."

"I've never thought of it that way..."

The white-bearded man grinned a few times, then slowly shook his head and said, "Is it for Crocus? Or for that little girl Shakky?"

Whitebeard had also seen the Navy's execution list.

It was because he saw Shakky's name that Edward Newgate the Whitebeard specifically came to ask Rayleigh if he wanted to come along, so he could get a ride...

Unexpectedly, Rayleigh took the initiative to make the suggestion...

Rayleigh nodded solemnly, bent down to retrieve his screen protector application tools, and said in a deep voice, "That would be perfect!"

"Hey! Don't ignore me!"

Shiki the Golden Lion's expression wasn't very good.

Shiki the Golden Lion looked at the two people on the ground, and suddenly his palms moved as if to create a whirlwind, but a force of gravity suddenly pulled him down from the air!

I don't know when...

A young figure stood beside the white-bearded man, extending his palm toward Shiki the Golden Lion, his eyes displaying an eerie quality!

It was Uchiha Sasuke!

"Universal Guidance!"

Uchiha Sasuke manipulated gravity to attract Shiki down, and with his other hand, he swiftly drew the Supreme Grade Sword from his body!

The next moment, a blade of light flashed!

This strike was extremely ruthless; it seemed that Uchiha Sasuke wanted to cut Shiki the Golden Lion in two with a single stroke, as if the legendary pirate would perish at any moment!

however…

The white-bearded man brandished his Murakumogiri to block the blade's edge!

Clang!

The sound of the two supreme greatswords clashing was exceptionally crisp!

The white-bearded man stopped Sasuke Uchiha's attack, slowly shaking his head at him and saying, "Sasuke, don't worry, this guy isn't our enemy right now..."

"I see."

Sasuke Uchiha slowly sheathed his sword. Sasuke's appearance caused Shiki the Golden Lion and Rayleigh to frown simultaneously.

However, Edward Newgate, the Whitebeard, completely disregarded the ferocity of Sasuke Uchiha's attack. He slowly sheathed his Murakumogiri sword and continued with a smile, "Alright, wait for me a moment. I'll come find you after catching up with my old friends..."

"I see."

Uchiha Sasuke slowly nodded.

Uchiha Sasuke didn't hesitate and simply left the coating factory on his own. He had sensed Shiki's power, which was why he had no choice but to intervene...

According to Marco…

Before the war begins, their father must not be injured.

Just as Sasuke Uchiha left the coating factory and returned to the Moby Dick, a group of people looked at him with knowing smiles: "Hey, Sasuke, shall we go and destroy this Marine base in Sabaody Archipelago? I remember the Vice Admiral stationed here helped capture Ace before..."

"don't want."

Sasuke Uchiha's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but shake his head, saying, "Vista, Jozu, don't cause any more trouble before rescuing Ace!"

Really...

Sasuke was at a loss for words.

In the past, whenever Sasuke wanted to destroy a base, a group of pirates would try to persuade him to give up the idea.

And now…

The person stationed at the Sabaody Archipelago is Uehara Naraku…

These Whitebeard Pirates have gotten bolder! Are they the ones who shouldn't be messed with, the ones they want to provoke the most?

First update!

(End of this chapter)