Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

He screamed, his face pale, desperately trying to turn his gaze to his two henchmen behind him, hoping to beg for help.

But then they saw the two of them embracing a pretty waitress by the table, forking a steak in one hand and holding a wine glass in the other, chatting idly to themselves, before gradually walking away...

"Have you forgotten who you are? You're a naval lieutenant commander, someone who's supposed to protect others."

"Uh...uh..."

Devil Fruits are things that can quickly change a person's strength. A Zoan-type Devil Fruit can easily transform an ordinary person into someone stronger than a Marine Division Lieutenant Commander.

Nico Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit is exceptionally effective at dealing with these small fry.

"We should kill him. Seeing what we look like will cause him unnecessary trouble."

Matsumoto Rangiku made the suggestion...

"Waaaaah...waaaah..."

The naval lieutenant commander burst into tears instantly. He really didn't want to die; he just needed to hold on a little longer...

"If we don't kill them, the consequences will be endless..."

"Waaaaah..."

What was he trying to say?

Matsumoto Rangiku looked puzzled.

"It's probably something like begging for mercy, right?"

"Let's simply erase the memories..."

Chapter 17 Pirates

"Boom—!"

A loud bang was followed by the merchant ship rocking violently.

"Hahaha...They're here! I'm saved..."

The major gave a relieved smile, then brazenly tried to say some harsh words to Uchiha Shiraha.

"Crack..."

With a cracking sound, the major's head turned 180 degrees in an instant.

"He's too much trouble and too noisy."

Nico Robin crossed her arms, maintaining her balance even after the ship was hit. It was also clear that she was the one who had just done it.

Bai Yu hadn't expected Robin to be so decisive; he had thought Robin was the kind of person who wouldn't kill...

Outside, the black pirate ship and the merchant ship collided violently.

Amidst the ear-piercing sound of planks tearing apart, a dozen thick hemp ropes wrapped with barbed iron hooks shot out like venomous snakes, embedding themselves firmly into the deck railings of the merchant ship.

The two ships were forcibly pulled together, and the waves surged in the gap, creating murky white waves.

A deafening roar erupted from the pirate ship as a group of menacing-looking pirates surged to its side.

Most of them had bare chests covered in knife scars, with curved knives at their waists.

Most of these pirates wore felt hats askew on their heads, and some even wrapped scraps of cloth around their heads as headscarves. This kind of pirate crew was very traditional, with excellent weapons but tattered clothes, clearly meant to deceive fools.

The pirates' leader was a burly man carrying a giant axe. A scar running from his brow bone to his chin twisted across his face. He grinned, revealing two rows of yellowed, broken teeth. He kicked the rope on the ship's side, his rough, hoarse voice making everyone's eardrums ache: "Men! Charge! Take everything of value, everything you can steal! Anyone who dares to resist, hmph!"

The giant axe drew a cold light in the air.

"Just throw them all into the sea to feed the fish!"

"Ohhhhhhh!!"

"Captain Stark!!"

Before he finished speaking, the burly man was the first to leap up the swaying rope ladder, his heavy body landing on the deck with a loud thud.

The pirates behind him roared and followed, swinging over like monkeys on ropes, while others stepped on their companions' shoulders to jump onto the deck, wildly waving their weapons, scaring the sailors and passengers on deck into screaming and scattering in all directions.

"The Stark Pirates? Why are they here? Didn't they say they were defeated by the Red-Haired Pirates a year ago?"

A young sailor tried to grab a wooden stick to fight back, but as soon as he raised his hand, a pirate slashed his arm with a curved blade. Blood splattered on the deck, and the sailor screamed as he fell to the ground.

"Ahhhhh!!!!"

The pirates grinned and kicked aside the wooden barrels and cargo boxes blocking their way. Some rushed into the cabin to rummage for valuables, while others targeted the passengers huddled in the corners, their rough hands tearing at the women's jewelry and clothing. The entire merchant ship was instantly enveloped in fear and chaos.

"Some of you take control of the deck, the rest of you follow me into the cabin, there's even more good stuff inside!!"

When he sensed the impact on the ship, a sharp glint appeared in Matsumoto's languid eyes.

Nico Robin frowned slightly. "These are truly turbulent times."

As the commotion on the ship continued, Bai Yu knew that a conflict was inevitable, because judging from the screams, this group of pirates was clearly not the kind of people who only robbed people of valuables.

The merchant ship's deck had long been completely controlled by pirates, and cries of agony and howls of looting pierced through the ship's bulkheads.

In the once luxurious and tidy ship's passageway, dozens of pirates, wielding long knives and carrying sacks, frantically smashed the tables, chairs, and decorations along the way, looting all the gold, silver, jewelry, and precious materials inside the ship.

Many crew members tried to resist, but were all knocked down by the pirates with a single blow. Blood stained the carpet, and the scene was chaotic.

"Search thoroughly! Make sure you don't miss anything of value!"

The pirate leader, filled with elation, was followed by a dozen or so pirates, charging menacingly into the depths of the ship's hold. The ship held more treasure than they had imagined, and they intended to plunder even more valuables.

Just as the pirates rushed to the entrance of the buffet restaurant, they suddenly stopped in their tracks. Uchiha Shiraha, Matsumoto Rangiku, and Nico Robin were standing in the center of the restaurant.

The three of them remained calm, as if the chaos before them had nothing to do with them.

Guests who had been driven from the casino by the pirates rushed into the restaurant.

Seeing that only Uchiha Hakuba and his two companions remained in the restaurant, the guests panicked and huddled in a corner, discussing the situation with expressions of fear.

"We're doomed! These pirates are too fierce. Even our crew can't beat them. There are only a few of us left. We're definitely going to be in trouble!"

"I saw those three young men at the casino earlier. They looked young, so their strength must be average. They're no match for so many pirates!"

"I should never have gotten on this merchant ship. Now look what's happened! Not only will I lose my valuables, but I might even lose my life here!"

"What should we do? We have nowhere to run. There are so many pirates, we can't possibly defeat them. Should we just beg for mercy and skip the formalities?"

"That black-haired kid was pretty arrogant at the casino before, winning a lot of money. Now that he's met the real deal, he's probably too scared to move. He was just putting on an act."

Matsumoto Rangiku's lips curled into a sly smile, but her eyes held a hint of coldness: "You people are really interesting. You scared yourselves into coming here, and now you're making sarcastic remarks."

Robin nodded slightly in agreement with Matsumoto Rangiku's words.

The pirate leader, clearly the captain, grinned lewdly when he saw Nico Robin and Matsumoto Rangiku: "There's only one man. Get him! Kill him! And those two women, line up! The captain's done, so line up!"

"it is good!!"

"You're amazing, Captain!!"

"Always support the captain!!"

"The Great Leader is great too, Captain! After the Great Leader, I'm next!!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the pirates, wielding long swords, swarmed forward, their countless blades slashing towards the three. The cold light enveloped the entire restaurant, frightening the guests into covering their eyes and not daring to look directly at them.

Bai Yu moved lightly, his figure transforming into a blur as he instantly darted through the pirate horde. His Kusanagi sword was drawn, its blade crackling with lightning-infused chakra. The sharp blade light, imbued with the power of lightning, carried a devastating force with every swing. The pirates' swords shattered, their bodies paralyzed by the lightning, screaming as they were sent flying backward, crashing into the walls and falling unconscious.

Matsumoto Rangiku is agile and truly talented. Possessing genin chakra, her talent in ninjutsu and swordsmanship is truly astonishing.

She moved gracefully among the pirates, each swing of her sword precise and accurate, avoiding fatal blows while inflicting excruciating pain on the pirates, ultimately leading to their agonizing deaths.

Chapter 18 I've struck it rich

The pirates' cries gradually subsided, but the weapons and bloodstains scattered throughout the restaurant had not yet been cleaned up.

The heavy cabin door was kicked open violently, and the huge impact caused the door to slam against the wall with a loud bang, making the entire cabin tremble slightly.

A burly figure blocked the doorway. He was nearly three meters tall, with broad shoulders and a wide build. His bare arms were covered with hideous scars, and he carried a giant battle axe that was taller than an adult at his waist. The axe blade was stained with dried blood, and he exuded a fierce aura. He was none other than the captain of the pirate ship, the notorious villain of the West Blue with a bounty of 1300 million Berries, Giant Axe Stark.

Stark's gaze swept over the pirates lying unconscious or dead on the ground, and the anger in his eyes instantly surged.

His raspy voice boomed like thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache: "A bunch of useless trash! So many of you can't even handle three brats, you've utterly disgraced me!"

His gaze finally settled on Bai Yu and the other two. He slammed his axe into the ground, sending wood chips flying, and his tone was full of killing intent: "So it was you three who killed my men and ruined my plans? You should know that I've fought against the Red-Haired Pirates!"

The guests in the restaurant, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, were instantly thrown into their throats again, trembling with fear and their faces turning pale: "It's...it's Stark the Giant Axe! A notorious ruthless character from the West Blue, with a bounty of 1300 million Berries. It's said that he can split a small warship in two with a single axe swing, and there are at least eighty to a hundred marines who have died by his axe!"

"It's over, it's really over now. Shanks, the Shanks who cost hundreds of millions of Berries, the great pirate Shanks who can freely travel back and forth on the Grand Line! Stark is the pirate who survived a battle against the great pirate Shanks!"

"Stark is a pirate with 1300 million Berries; he's not even in the same league as these small fry!"

Even the guests who had just stepped forward to help clean up the scene retreated and huddled back in the corner, their faces filled with despair. No one thought that the three people in front of them could defeat the infamous pirate captain.

"Wait, wasn't it said that Stark blocked Shanks's path and was then attacked by Shanks..."

Hearing the whispers, Uchiha Shiraha raised an eyebrow. So it was Shanks' speed bump. But had Shanks encountered Luffy at this time?

Matsumoto Rangiku raised an eyebrow at John, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes, and a cunning smile curled at the corner of her mouth: "So that's the guy the Navy was waiting for. A bounty of 1300 million Berries sounds impressive, but it seems like nothing special."

Nico Robin remained calm, her fingertips lightly tracing the table. Her Flower-Flower Fruit power subtly activated, and the outlines of arms faintly appeared on the walls and floor. She said softly, "You seem to only bully the weak and collude with scum in the Navy. Your reputation is nothing but a stigma built on killing."

Uchiha Shiraha's red eyes darted around rapidly as his three-tomoe Sharingan locked onto John: "1300 million Berries. Let's see what kind of strength he has. If he's not strong enough, we'll let you and your crew stay on this ship and send you to the Navy to get some money."

Upon hearing this, Stark's anger intensified. With a roar, he gripped his giant axe with both hands and swung it down at Bai Yu with tremendous force. The massive axe blade, accompanied by a whooshing sound, was powerful enough to cleave through the ship's steel plates. The axe wind swept across the entire area, causing the tables and chairs in the restaurant to shake violently.

"Arrogant brat! Die!"

Bai Yu moved lightly, easily dodging John's attack. The giant axe smashed into the ship, instantly splitting a huge crack, sending wood chips and gravel flying everywhere.

Uchiha Shiraha leaped into the air, drawing his long sword from its sheath. Lightning-infused chakra coiled around the blade as he spun and slashed down, the sharp blade carrying the power of ice and fire, heading straight for John's shoulder.

Seeing this, Stark swung his axe to block. The giant axe and the longsword collided, producing a piercing metallic clang. The enormous impact made him stagger and his arm go numb. He looked at Bai Yu in shock, never expecting that this seemingly young brat would possess such formidable strength.

Uchiha Hakuba never expected that the physical abilities of the people in the One Piece world were far superior to those of the ninjas in Naruto.

No wonder the top pirates can do sit-ups; on the one hand, their offensive power isn't outstanding, and on the other hand, their physical fitness is indeed excellent.

Nicole Robin seized the opportunity, and with a sudden burst of force from her fingertips, dozens of arms suddenly grew from behind John, under his feet, and on the axe handle, pinning down his limbs and the giant axe. No matter how John struggled, he could not move an inch.

"Surrender, you are no match for us."

Uchiha Hakuba was completely indifferent to the idea of ​​an unfair victory, and he felt that Stark was really weak and could not test his strength at all, so he did not stop Robin from helping him.