Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Inside the Marshal's office, Commander-in-Chief Gang Gu Kong slammed a newspaper heavily onto the mahogany table, his knuckles turning blue from the force, and the porcelain cup on the corner of the table rattled loudly.

He stared at the image in the photo of Artoria unleashing a golden beam of light, his cloudy eyes churning with rage and disbelief: "Destroyed Enies Lobby overnight? The Buster Call fleet couldn't even put up a fight? Five Vice Admirals from Headquarters, and one of them, Fire Mountain, is dead!?"

Fleet Admiral Sengoku stood to the side, his eyes behind his glasses extremely grave. His fingers repeatedly traced the image of Retsu Unohana in white, stained with blood, on the newspaper. He said in a deep voice, "Morgans's photo can't be faked. The residual energy at the scene is terrifying. It's not a Devil Fruit, it's not Haki... That golden pillar of light from Artoria, which sank an island in one strike, has far greater destructive power than that great swordsman, Hawkeye! And that woman in white, without a doubt, is a female great swordsman! Two women, two great swordsmen..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru, holding the intelligence folder, said with a grim expression: "The World Government has listed Shiraha, Artoria, Retsu Unohana, and Nico Robin as the four most wanted criminals. Their bounties were finalized overnight, all exceeding one billion. Robin has even been directly labeled as a remnant of Ohara and must be eliminated. However, the problem is that the strength of these two is beyond our ability to deal with. They are clearly a troublesome existence just like the Whitebeard Pirates."

In the distant admirals' rest area, Kizaru, a cigarette dangling from his lips, stared at the blonde woman in the newspaper. His signature languid tone took on a serious tinge for the first time: "Wow~ that's terrifying! She wiped out Enies Lobby with a single sword strike? Is she a monster...?"

Akainu's hands clenched so tightly they cracked: "Outrageous! Daring to destroy the symbol of the World Government and kill a Marine Vice Admiral, this is a trampling of justice! No matter who they came from, Headquarters will do everything in its power to wipe them out!"

Chapter 149 Heated Discussions

Aokiji gazed at the sea outside the window, thinking to himself, "Enies Lobby... it's sunk... Ohara... Saul, Nico Robin, you finally have a reliable partner... so what about me..."

Inside the base, all the colonel and lieutenant officers were silent with fear. They knew better than anyone the weight of the Buster Call. It was the ultimate force of the Navy Headquarters, a symbol of sweeping away all rebellion except when an admiral was deployed. Now, however, it had been crushed into a joke by two women, and the Navy's prestige had sunk to the bottom of the sea along with it.

After being rescued and brought back to headquarters, Doberman, Strawberry, Flying Squirrel, and Onigumo have been lying in the medical pod ever since, their mental state completely broken down. They are speechless whenever Artoria and Unohana Retsu are mentioned.

Inside the council hall of Pangu City, the Five Elders sat around a long table, with newspapers stained with ink spread out in front of them. The air was deathly still.

Holding the first generation Kitetsu, the Five Elders traced the image of the sunken Enies Lobby with their fingertips, their voices as cold as ice: "A bunch of useless trash. The Buster Call, five vice admirals, and they couldn't even stop two people of unknown origin, and they even lost Enies Lobby."

“Nicole Robin must die. The scholars of Ohara must not be left alive. Those two outsiders have no trace of their origins. They have never been seen in the first half of the Grand Line. It’s as if they appeared out of thin air.”

"We have ordered all CP0 personnel to be mobilized and to pursue and kill him at all costs. At the same time, we have mobilized all nearby naval branches to blockade the entire sea area."

"Morgans' news agency had to put pressure on the news to stop it from spreading further, but now... the whole world knows that Enies Lobby is gone, and the Navy's face has been trampled underfoot."

Upon learning the news, the high and mighty Celestial Dragons were initially enraged, but then fell into panic.

They were used to the absolute rule of the World Government and to the Navy clearing all obstacles for them. But now, someone had destroyed Enies Lobby, the symbol of their power, and killed a Navy Vice Admiral. For the first time, these pampered descendants of the Creator felt threatened by mortals and demanded that the strongest forces be sent immediately to grind those villains to dust.

But... who can do that?

Whitebeard Pirates - Moby Dick...

Edward Newgate, with his white beard, holding a newspaper, tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful of liquor. His deafening laughter echoed across the deck: "Gurgle, gurgle, interesting! Very interesting! Someone actually dared to sink the World Government's Enies Lobby! What an ignorant brat, what a reckless brat! The World Government is a very deep place..."

Marco looked at the golden beam of light in the photo and said, "Dad, the power of these two people is too strange. It's not Haki, nor is it a Devil Fruit ability. They can sink an island with one blow. Their destructive power is probably second only to yours, Dad."

"Whoever they are, they've given the World Government a resounding slap in the face. This won't be a simple matter after this."

Windmill Village...

Shanks sat on the reef, a chicken leg dangling from his lips. It was obvious he was missing a hand. His gaze fell on Artoria's figure in the newspaper, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Oh? There's someone like that in Bai Yu's team. She overturned the World Government's Enies Lobby overnight. Interesting."

Beckman, puffing on his cigarette, said with a sharp look in his eyes, "Their origins are unknown, their strength is unfathomable, and they're protecting Nico Robin. These two could be the variables that change the landscape of the ocean."

Shanks chuckled and tossed the newspaper aside: "Never mind, just watch. This sea is finally bustling again, but we still need to maintain stability for now. After all, I've staked my life on this new era..."

The country of Wano...

Kaido sat on a stool, his eyes fixed on the newspaper, his violent aura sweeping across Onigashima: "Whoa! Destroyed an island with a single sword? Such power actually appeared in the first half. Men, investigate! Find out the background of these two women. Possessing such power and daring to oppose the World Government, they are qualified to become my people."

Tottoland, the Land of Nations...

Charlotte Linlin, clutching a newspaper, took a big bite of cake, cream smearing her lips, and slurred, "Enies Lobby is gone? The World Government's intelligence organization was destroyed? Who were those two women? Their captain must have been a remarkable man..."

On the islands of the Grand Line, pirates cheered and jumped for joy, holding up newspapers. The Navy's defeat and the World Government's embarrassment were what they were most happy to see.

Countless pirates have etched the images of Artoria and Retsu Unohana into their hearts, both fearing their terrifying strength and secretly admiring their courage to challenge the world's highest authority.

Human traffickers, bounty hunters, and underground brokers in the Sabaody Archipelago were all frantically inquiring about Bai Yu's team. The bounty amount made them envious, but the bloody scenes in the photos made them hesitate. Who would dare to mess with someone who could crush even a Buster Call?

Most ordinary people around the world dared not speak out against the oppression of the World Government and the Navy. Now, seeing Enies Lobby destroyed, many people secretly clutched their newspapers, their eyes gleaming with hope.

However, this upheaval that swept the world was nothing more than a thing of the past for Bai Yu and his group.

Long before Enies Lobby sank into the deep sea and the Buster Call fleet turned into a sea of ​​fire and wreckage, Shiraha had already led Artoria, Retsu Unohana, Nico Robin and others onto the back of the pure white dragon that Kanna had transformed into.

The dragon flapped its wings, stirring up a whirlwind that broke through layers of clouds, leaving the World Government's fury, the Navy's disarray, the pirates' uproar, and the civilians' shock behind.

The giant dragon swept across the shimmering sea and sped toward Water Seven.

The sea breeze ruffled Robin's short black hair as she gazed at the rapidly receding coastline below, her eyes welling up slightly.

O'Hara's nightmare was finally shattered at this moment.

Artoria stood quietly to one side, her blue armor gleaming in the sunlight, her eyes gentle yet resolute.

Retsu Unohana chuckled as she helped Robin to her feet. There was no trace of the ferocity that came from just experiencing an island-destroying battle; instead, she was as calm as a doctor who had just cured a patient.

Bai Yu gazed at the vast horizon where the sea met the sky, seemingly oblivious to the bustling world behind him.

Did Enies Lobby sink?

The Navy has lost face?

The Five Elders were furious, CP0 mobilized in full force, and the Celestial Dragons were filled with fear and unease.

These things were never within his consideration.

Before long, the outline of Water Seven came into view. The Carrera Company's shipyard had been waiting for a long time, and a completely renovated, jet-black ship with a dawn-light pattern engraved on its prow was quietly moored in the harbor.

Kanna transformed into human form, hopping and skipping onto the deck, grabbing Bai Yu's arm and clamoring for dessert.

Everyone landed one by one. Robin, stepping onto the sturdy deck, finally let down her guard completely. Here, she had only a group of companions she could trust without reservation.

Chapter 150 A Flower in a Mirror, a Moon in the Water

The sea breeze was strong, and Kanna, who had transformed into a pure white dragon, had already folded her wings and was dozing in the center of the black ship's deck, her fluffy white hair rising and falling gently with her breath.

This new ship, modified overnight by Carrera's top craftsmen, is entirely black with a bow adorned with the pattern of dawn's light, and is sailing steadily on the Grand Line.

There was no pursuit from the navy, no interception from CP0, and no force dared to approach.

The news of Enies Lobby's sinking had just spread throughout the world, and the World Government's blockade order had not yet reached this area. Even if it had, no fleet dared to confront the two monsters who had crushed the Buster Call and sunk Enies Lobby overnight.

Artoria's regal aura became even more pronounced. As a queen who had never been defeated in a hundred battles, Artoria's Conqueror's Haki had become so strong that it was beyond comprehension.

"What a pity. If it were a bigger stage, perhaps the Holy Lance would have been drawn."

Uchiha Shiraha was speechless. The Holy Lance at its peak, as a Noble Phantasm against stars, was unimaginable in its power.

"Take it easy, are you trying to destroy the world?"

"Ah, don't worry, Bai Yu, I don't have that kind of strength."

The ship was so quiet that only the soft sound of waves lapping against its hull and the fluttering of the sails in the sea breeze could be heard.

Nico Robin leaned against the ship's railing, gazing at the clear sea in the distance. For more than a decade, she had never felt so at ease. Behind her were her partners who would never betray her, beside her were powerful figures who could trample the World Government underfoot, and above her was a cloudless sky. The fear of the Buster Call had long since turned into fearlessness towards the World Government.

Artoria stood silently guarding one side, her arms crossed. Her golden eyes were gentle yet resolute. As long as her companions were still on the ship, she would not allow any danger to approach. That was how reliable and perfect she was.

At this moment, in the center of the deck, Uchiha Shiraha stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the pale white short blade that floated quietly in his palm.

This is his awakened Zanpakuto, a power born from the depths of his soul.

Retsu Unohana walked slowly towards them, dressed in white, her face bearing her usual gentle smile, but her eyes held a pure curiosity about power.

In her long life, she had seen countless Zanpakuto—healing, offensive, demonic, beastly—but she had never seen one like the one in Shiraha's hand, with its ethereal and misty aura. It was clearly ordinary, yet she couldn't understand it.

"Mr. Bai Yu."

Unohana Retsu spoke softly, her voice as gentle as water: "Just now you said that you have completed your Shikai?"

Bai Yu nodded slightly and confirmed, "It was completed during the voyage just now, and it went even more smoothly than expected."

"Oh?"

A glint flashed in Unohana Retsu's eyes.

"Can I take a look? I'm very curious about your Zanpakuto. What kind of ability does it have? In my knowledge, Zanpakuto have all sorts of abilities, and yours is no exception."

She was indeed curious.

The Zanpakuto before her was as quiet as an ordinary decoration, but the more so, the more she wanted to investigate it. This was the man who could travel with her; the power of his Zanpakuto could not possibly be ordinary.

Robin and Artoria were also drawn to the conversation and turned around, their eyes falling on the white feather and the pale white Zanpakuto.

Kanna woke up instantly, her ears perked up, her big eyes sparkling as she leaned in: "White Feather! White Feather! Is it a new power? Kanna wants to see too!"

Bai Yu chuckled softly and said no more.

He slightly raised his wrist, held the Zanpakuto up to his eyes, and gripped it with his other hand.

"Shatter, you illusion, you mirage."

The moment those seven words were uttered, there was no earth-shattering roar, no dazzling explosion, not even a wisp of wind was stirred.

The whole world... seemed to freeze for a moment.

There was no murderous intent, no oppressive aura, and not even a sense of energy fluctuation.

But in the blink of an eye, the scene before everyone's eyes changed without warning.

The deck was still pitch black, the sea breeze was still cool, and the ship was still sailing, but the world in everyone's eyes had been completely rewritten.

Artoria was slightly taken aback.

She saw the sea beneath her feet instantly transform into a dazzling golden sea of ​​flowers, with countless petals dancing in the wind. The once azure sky turned into the orange-red hues of the setting sun, and on the distant horizon stood a castle she knew all too well—the long-destroyed royal city of Camelot.

Robin's pupils contracted slightly.

She saw herself standing beneath the Tree of Omniscience in Ohara, its lush greenery casting dappled sunlight through the leaves. Her mother, Nicole Olvia, was smiling and reaching out her hand. There were no flames, no cannons, no Buster Calls, only the quiet sounds of scholars turning the pages of books. It was the happiest dream she had ever longed to return to all her life.

Kanna was stunned.

Before her eyes appeared a mountain of desserts, piled high with cream, cakes, chocolates, and candies, their aroma filling the air. She could almost smell the sweetness and instinctively reached out her little hand to grab a piece and stuff it into her mouth, while her father greeted her warmly.

Similarly, Unohana Retsu paused slightly in her steps.

What she saw was not a sea of ​​flowers, not her hometown, and not desserts.

She saw herself back at the execution ground of Seireitei, holding her Zanpakuto, surrounded by countless Shinigami, Quincy, and Hollows, their killing intent soaring to the heavens. That was her most peak, most bloodthirsty, and most real past.

But the next second, the scene suddenly changed. She was wearing the Fourth Division uniform, sitting in a quiet treatment room, with wounded soldiers waiting to be healed in front of her. The sun was warm, and the scene was peaceful.

Slaughter and redemption, madness and tenderness flashed alternately before her eyes.

The illusion of omniscience and omnipotence, the delusion of perfection.

Without attack or harm, it directly invades the five senses, alters cognition, and overwrites reality.