Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 569 I asked who are members of Akatsuki... not who aren't!

There's something wrong with what Yakushi Kabuto said.

Can a force that wants to destroy the World Government, and has even brought in two of the world's top pirate crews, be considered a peaceful organization without any ill intentions?

"Yakushi Kabuto".

Sengoku clenched his fists, staring intently at Kabuto Yakushi before him: "You're colluding with the Akatsuki, aren't you? Or perhaps you're an Akatsuki spy within the Navy. I just never imagined you'd end up like this..."

The admiral's feelings became increasingly complicated.

These veteran naval soldiers once placed high hopes on Kabuto Yakushi, but they were greatly disappointed when they witnessed him coldly and numbly fighting for power.

even so…

Sengoku the Buddha was still trying his best to restrain himself, as he was clearing a path for the future of the Navy. He knew that Kabuto Yakushi's existence was of great help to the Navy. However, Kabuto Yakushi had gone too far and directly involved himself with the Akatsuki organization.

"Forget it, we'll investigate your matter after the war."

Sengoku waved to stop Kabuto Yakushi from replying, then turned to look at Kizaru, who was still standing there, and frowned. "Boltarino, what are you still doing here? The situation is urgent. Go and support Mary Geoise immediately. I will send Sakazuki over to assist you right away. Make sure to protect the safety of everyone in the World Government!"

Kizaru remained standing still.

The admiral simply smiled.

Even though Kizaru didn't say anything, he did nothing, yet Sengoku understood everything. It was as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind...

Kabuto the Pharmacist likes to plan things out before he acts.

How could this guy not consider the threat posed by the general?

The problem is...

How did this guy manage to handle the general?!

Both Sengoku the Buddha and Vice Admiral Garp's gazes fell on Kizaru almost simultaneously, making the Marine Admiral a little embarrassed...

Sengoku stared at Kizaru, who had once served as his adjutant, his aura suddenly becoming heavy and imposing, even a golden light shimmering on his body: "Borusalino, what I didn't expect was... that you, as a Marine Admiral, were also colluding with Akatsuki..."

"Perhaps we shouldn't ask Admiral Borsalino about this?"

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and explained with a smile, "Because no matter what, I was the one who invited Admiral Borsalino to join Akatsuki in the first place..."

"..."

Since Kizaru has joined Akatsuki...

So what about the remaining Aokiji and Akainu?

Sengoku took a deep breath, his gaze falling on Aokiji and Akainu sitting below the execution platform in the distance. He was a little reluctant to ask the next question…

To be honest...

According to Sengoku's speculation, both of them might join Akatsuki, and neither of them might join Akatsuki.

Aokiji was once dissatisfied with the World Government, even ignoring the orders of the Five Elders. In fact, Aokiji was the most likely person to join Akatsuki...

Of course, Akainu is not satisfied with the current state of the Navy, especially in the last two years. He believes the Navy should be more assertive and, no matter the cost, must wipe out the pirates of the New World as soon as possible…

Garp stroked his chin and unconsciously scratched his head: "Hmm... Kuzan and Sakazuki probably won't join Akatsuki, right?"

"No."

The answer was already in the mind of the Warring States period.

He slowly shook his head, sighed, and said, "Garp, haven't you noticed that those guys are often hanging out together? Kuzan and Sakazuki, who used to be at odds, are getting along better and better..."

There's no need to ask anymore.

You'll know if you just think about it for a moment.

Aokiji and Akainu haven't spoken much for over twenty years.

In recent years, the three admirals of the Navy Headquarters have been meeting frequently. What else could it be but a secret they share?

How tragic...

All three admirals of the Navy Headquarters are members of the Akatsuki organization…

Only now, on the eve of war, does Fleet Admiral Sengoku discover that his trusted admiral, whom he has always relied on as his trump card in the war, has betrayed him…

So…

Is there no need for this war to continue?

If all the admirals, the highest fighting force of the headquarters, were to defect, the World Government and the Navy would have no hope of victory. Furthermore, it was unknown how many people in Marineford would be willing to obey Kabuto Yakushi's orders. Now, all they could do was wait for the enemy to slaughter them...

and…

And there's the CP department!

If I remember correctly, because the CP department suffered too many losses in the past few years, Kabuto Yakushi had to replace a whole group of people with it. Thinking about it this way, it was clearly Kabuto Yakushi purging dissidents...

"Are the CP department staff also from Akira?"

"Yes."

Kabuto Yakushi did not deny it.

At this point, denial is pointless.

Sengoku slowly nodded. He had been prepared for this for a long time. His gaze fell on the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Apart from Boa Hancock, the other Warlords seemed to get along very well...

The Seven Warlords of the Sea!

To date, the Seven Warlords of the Sea have been replaced!

Sengoku gazed at the Seven Warlords of the Sea and said in a deep voice, "For the past few years, you've been pushing for the abolition and replacement of the Seven Warlords. Thinking about it, there should be members of Akatsuki among them, right?"

"Were they there?"

Kabuto Yakushi glanced at the Seven Warlords of the Sea and said with a smile, "Except for that stubborn woman, Boa Hancock, the others are all our comrades..."

"..."

Zhan Guo choked, and felt a bit like cursing.

Even Garp was speechless when he heard this.

This is outrageous! Sengoku the Buddha asked who among the Seven Warlords of the Sea was a member of Akatsuki; but Kabuto Yakushi answered by asking who wasn't a member of Akatsuki…

Ha ha…

Marineford is really like a sieve.

These things…

The more I think about it, the more hopeless it becomes!

The admiral's mood suddenly turned bleak!

Kabuto confidently stated that, apart from Garp and Vice Admiral Tsuru, he, as Fleet Admiral, could not mobilize anyone else, and that wasn't an exaggeration at all...

Sengoku felt a dull ache in his chest, but he persisted, continuing in a deep voice, "So, you planned this all along, and you even had people planted in Mary Geoise, didn't you?"

"I wouldn't call it that..."

Kabuto shook his head and smiled, saying, "I only used a little trick. If my plan hadn't gone wrong, the only remaining defender of Mary Geoise should be our World Commander-in-Chief..."

Mary Geoise.

The holy site was completely surrounded.

A group of pirates laughed and chuckled as they bombarded the walls of Mary Geoise with cannons, even though the holy city in front of them was no longer defended.

Because all the officers of the garrison were under the control of the CP department, the CP department, along with the Akatsuki army, withdrew from Mary Geoise in an organized manner before the Akatsuki army arrived.

The holy site now...

This must be the most humiliating moment since the establishment of the World Government.

A group of pirates were shouting and cursing outside the city, demanding that the Celestial Dragons, the world's nobles, immediately come out to Mary Geoise to die. This must be the pinnacle of their lives.

The only one still resisting...

It was Steel Bone Kong who was about to retire and make way for Pharmacist Dou.

Kabuto's plan went as expected; the World Supreme Commander was essentially a lone commander, only able to gather a group of Celestial Dragon slaves...

Today, this is the only armed force left in Mary Geoise.

This war didn't even need to start; Steelbone Kong already knew they were doomed to lose. So what did Steelbone Kong have to fight with?

Are you really going to use your own skull to fight?

Mary Geoise, within the city of Pangaea.

The five elders all looked very grim.

The facts are quite clear: Kabuto Yakushi tricked them, abandoning his ambition to become the World Supreme Commander and colluding with the Akatsuki organization and two Yonko pirate crews...

That guy…

Why do this?!

Is there anyone in this world who has more medicine pouches than they do?

Just as the Five Elders and Kong were pondering the origins of this powerful coalition and how long until their fate was sealed, a broadcast suddenly rang out throughout Mary Geoise.

"In the year 1513 of the Sea Calendar, the Celestial Dragon Dermold shot and killed members of the royal family of the Kingdom of Gena, abducted the Queen and princesses of Gena, and murdered 175 men, women, and children along the way..."

"In the year 1513 of the Sea Calendar, the Celestial Dragon Kokori abducted eleven women as wives, shot their husbands and families, killed fifteen people, and kicked a three-year-old child to death..."

"In the year 1513 of the Sea Calendar, Celestial Dragon Doscud shot and killed nine people on Draco Island, and ordered former CP0 agents to torture and kill thirty-one more..."

"In the year 1513 of the Sea Calendar, the Celestial Dragon Rosway killed eleven people and enslaved seven others in the Sabaody Archipelago..."

"..."

"In the year 1518 of the Sea Calendar, the Celestial Dragon Snipe murdered three people on Baka Island..."

"In the year 1518 of the Sea Calendar, the Celestial Dragon Charlos murdered seven civilians and abducted three women to be his wives in the Sabaody Archipelago..."

The broadcasts echoed throughout Mary Geoise.

The names of the Celestial Dragons were read out one after another. It seemed that every Celestial Dragon who had ever gone out had committed crimes, relying on their status as world nobles to wantonly burn, kill, and plunder.

Because it is very easy for the Celestial Dragons to destroy a country, these world nobles who consider themselves descendants of the creator can take whatever they want from the sea.

The evil deeds committed by many Celestial Dragons are too numerous to list.

only…

Some people still remember these things.

The news broadcasts over and over in Mary Geoise continued, finally giving the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders in the city a sense of absurdity…

This group of people…

Do you actually want to put them on trial?

Are a group of pirates trying to put the world's nobles to trial?

As the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders of Mary Geoise grew increasingly grim, the broadcast in Mary Geoise finally came to an end.

"In the year 1520 of the Sea Calendar, eight Celestial Dragons, including Chardolo, Doswood, Penderm, and others, offended the leader of the Akatsuki organization in Mary Geoise..."

"..."

The expressions on everyone's faces gradually became subtle.

Not only the Celestial Dragons within Mary Geoise, but even the pirates and ninja allies felt that this reason should be the real reason for their attack on Mary Geoise.

them…

He's not exactly a good person either!

Just as everyone was whispering among themselves, red barriers were drawn open from all around, completely sealing off the entire Mary Geoise.

It was the Four Red Yang Formation.

As the Four Red Sun Formation barrier opened, the voice of Nara Shikaku, the Allied Forces' Chief of Staff, reached everyone's ears: "Then please begin... erase everything in this city!"

next moment…

A roar echoed through the air!

Kaido of the Beasts transformed into a dragon and soared into the air, unleashing a scorching dragon breath towards the city of Mary Geoise!

First update!

(End of this chapter)