Mary Geoise is truly terrifying.
The people here rarely seem to think.
When Uehara Naraku left Mary Geoise, he unexpectedly wrote down seven or eight names in a small notebook, both male and female, all of whom were Heavenly Celestial Dragons wandering around Mary Geoise.
Kizaru glanced at the small notebook in Uehara Naraku's hand and couldn't help but curiously ask, "Mr. Uehara, what are you planning to do in the future?"
"You'll know in a few months..."
Uehara Naraku slowly put away his small notebook, then turned to look in the direction of Mary Geoise: "Destiny has already made its choice... let's go!"
Marinford.
Today's Navy Headquarters is a bit lively.
The Admirals of the Navy Headquarters, Akainu, who has always been out eradicating pirates, and Aokiji, who has been patrolling the First Half of the Grand Line, are actually both here.
Even Yakushi Kabuto, who has been recently popular and stationed at Enies Lobby, has come over, with Vice Admiral Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and a number of other senior Navy officers present.
When Vice Admiral Tsuru saw Yakushi Kabuto, she was a bit surprised: "Kabuto, why have you returned to Marinford today?"
To be honest.
Vice Admiral Tsuru's feelings towards Yakushi Kabuto are somewhat complicated.
Originally, she believed Yakushi Kabuto would develop within the Navy, but within just a few years, he has rapidly advanced to higher positions and even has become a rival to Sengoku's future.
However, Yakushi Kabuto remains humble towards Vice Admiral Tsuru. He slowly adjusted his glasses and smiled, saying, "Colonel Uehara Naraku is returning to Marinford to report these days, and I am here to welcome back our SWORD Squad hero..."
In fact, Admirals Aokiji and Akainu did not go out for inspections either; they stayed at Marinford to welcome Uehara Naraku.
These two Navy Admirals...
Are actually more worried that Uehara Naraku might blow up Marinford directly.
Hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Vice Admiral Tsuru couldn't help but furrow her brows: "Is it about the intelligence of Akatsuki?"
"Yes."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded and continued to smile, "This time I came to Marinford to get specific intelligence about Akatsuki from Colonel Uehara Naraku... I need detailed information to provide better planning for the Five Elders."
"..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru fell silent.
This young man, whom she once thought could carry the Navy's flag, has slowly used the Navy as a stepping stone to enter the World Government, becoming a favorite in the eyes of the Five Elders.
But this cannot be said to be wrong...
After all, a talent like Yakushi Kabuto would undoubtedly be valued in both the World Government and the Navy. He was bound to rise even higher.
Yakushi Kabuto looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru with a complex expression and quietly explained, "This issue also concerns the future of the Navy. This year's new pirates seem unusually numerous.
We need to consider the threats from Akatsuki and the Four Emperors' Pirate Gangs when deciding whether to station naval forces in the First Half of the Grand Line or the New World."
This year's pirates...
Have indeed emerged in great numbers.
In fact, every year numerous pirates surface, except that the newcomers this year seem particularly formidable. The navies of the North Sea, South Sea, and West Sea are unable to suppress them.
This year, two Super Rookies have appeared on the Grand Line.
A tall Vice Admiral stood beside Yakushi Kabuto, scratched his head, and slowly asked, "Are those newcomer pirates really worth paying attention to? Doesn't seem particularly noteworthy, there haven't appeared any significantly powerful ability users..."
"Vice Admiral Strawberry."
Yakushi Kabuto glanced at the Vice Admiral and seriously explained, "Those who can stand out in the Four Seas and enter the Grand Line already imply a potential to cause trouble for the Navy in the future..."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses and continued, "In case someone as troublesome as Fire Fist Ace ever appears..."
"Fire Fist Ace?"
Vice Admiral Strawberry couldn't help but furrow his brow and whispered, "That guy did indeed cause the Navy some trouble, but his greatest threat was his companion Uchiha Sasuke..."
While they were discussing Portgas D. Ace and Uchiha Sasuke here, the Whitebeard Pirates were engaged in a fierce battle in the sea area of the New World.
This was a large pirate fleet challenging the Whitebeard Pirates.
As Whitebeard's appearances became fewer, the pirates in the New World also gradually realized that the mightiest man in the world might truly have aged!
If they didn't challenge him now...
Whitebeard might grow too old!
The great war commenced in the Whitebeard Sea Region!
This large pirate fleet, which came to challenge Whitebeard, comprised several super-large pirate gangs from the New World. The fleet's captains not only had formidable personal strength but also commanded over tens of thousands of pirates, entering the Whitebeard Sea Region with the stance of challengers.
The fleet was divided into three groups, yet maintained absolute superiority to crush the Whitebeard-affiliated pirate gangs, advancing along three routes to the main force of the Whitebeard Pirates.
1st Squad, 3rd Squad, 5th Squad, 6th Squad, and 10th Squad, under the leadership of Marco and Diamond Jozu, intercepted the enemy on the left flank. Captains of the 11th to 16th Squads were responsible for repelling the enemy on the right flank.
The 2nd Squad, 4th Squad, 7th Squad, 8th Squad, and 9th Squad, led by Whitebeard, were tasked with confronting the strong enemies in the center.
The majestic Susanoo soared in the air!
Countless pirates were engaged in boarding battles at sea!
Uchiha Sasuke, maneuvering Susanoo, unleashed slash after slash, severing the enemies completely, with each swing felling dozens of pirates!
This war didn't even require Whitebeard Edward Newgate's intervention; Uchiha Sasuke's participation alone had already determined the outcome.
After the battle ended.
The super-large pirate fleet crumbled completely, with a few remaining ships fleeing like headless flies. The Whitebeard Pirates leisurely cleaned up the battlefield without pursuing.
On the Moby Dick.
4th Squad Captain Saki returned with a box, his face barely able to conceal his happiness, "Hey, Ace, Sasuke, come see what I found!"
"Thanks, Teach."
Uchiha Sasuke reached out to take the juice offered by Marshall D. Teach, then slowly looked towards Saki: "Did you discover some new ingredients again? Stop with those weird and strange dishes..."
Because Saki, besides being the captain of the 4th Squad, was also the chef on the Whitebeard Pirates' ship, this guy was always on about finding ingredients.
"Huh?"
A curious look suddenly appeared on Ace's face as he looked at what Saki was holding, unable to hide his surprise: "A Devil Fruit?"
"Yeah."
Saki held up a peculiar-looking Devil Fruit: "We're really lucky, found a Devil Fruit..."
"That's enough."
Uchiha Sasuke waved dismissively, a bit disdainfully: "Just eat it! Looks like when you fall into the sea in the future, I'll have to fish you out..."
"Hahahahaha..."
The entire Moby Dick erupted with laughter.
Standing next to Saki, Ace encouraged him with a grin: "Quickly, taste it and see what power it has. It feels like a Logia-Type..."
"No."
Saki scratched his head, thought for a moment, then chuckled: "I still need to think about it. If a chef eats a Devil Fruit, it would hinder finding ingredients at sea..."
"But it would make you stronger."
Uchiha Sasuke casually replied and then couldn't help but add: "Though it's probably not worth it unless you get something like the old man's Quake-Quake Fruit or the troublesome Glint-Glint Fruit of the Navy, other fruit powers don't seem that great..."
As he said this, Uchiha Sasuke even pointed out a classic example: "Look at Marco, even though he ate a Mythical Fruit, he's still just a punching bag, doesn't seem very useful..."
"Hey, hey, hey, Sasuke, that's too much!"
"Hahahahaha, though Marco's Fruit Power is indeed quite strange!"
"If a Logia-Type Fruit could awaken, its recovery ability would be pretty good... But Marco's fruit is pretty cool!"
"Tsk..."
Uchiha Sasuke took a habitual sip of his juice, then couldn't help but comment: "But Marco is ugly..."
"Hahahahaha..."
The entire Moby Dick became a sea of laughter.
It must be said, ever since Uchiha Sasuke joined the Whitebeard Pirates, the members gradually got used to his personality and almost regarded him as a younger brother.
Even though his words could be sharp, and he liked to act cool...
Whenever the topic of fighting or strength came up, he always acted like everyone but Whitebeard was weak...
But...
Uchiha Sasuke did a lot for the Whitebeard Pirates.
Almost everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates had benefited from Sasuke's help. Every time they were in danger and sent out a help signal, the first responder was always the towering Susanoo!
Besides, no matter who had trouble, Uchiha Sasuke would always lend a hand. His strength in the Whitebeard Pirates was only second to Whitebeard himself.
Just as the Moby Dick was laughing at their big brother Marco in his absence, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly noticed Marshall D. Teach's strange expression.
This veteran member of the 2nd Squad had a look of surprise and complexity, as if he had seen something astounding.
"I remember I had a Devil Fruit encyclopedia, someone borrowed it, where is it now..."
As Uchiha Sasuke pondered with a frown, he looked up and saw Teach: "Hmm? Teach, what's up with you?"
"Zehahaha... It's nothing."
Teach forced a smile, shook his head a bit nervously: "I just remembered seeing a smashed cherry pie on a ship today..."
"Then have Saki make you one today!"
Ace cheerfully patted Saki's shoulder: "He found a Devil Fruit today! We must have a feast today!"
"Idiot..."
Uchiha Sasuke impatiently shook his head, shouting: "Hey, who has the Devil Fruit encyclopedia? Check out what power the fruit Saki found today has, to see if it's worth eating that supposedly terrible fruit..."
"I've got it!"
The pirate who borrowed the atlas held up the Devil Fruit encyclopedia, glanced at the fruit in Saki's hand, and exclaimed: "It's recorded here, found it!"
"..."
Marshall D. Teach's expression changed.
The next moment, the pirate slowly announced the name of the Devil Fruit in Saki's hand: "It seems to be called the Rubber-Rubber Fruit..."
"..."
Marshall D. Teach's expression eased a bit.
Portgas D. Ace couldn't help shouting: "Hey, hey, hey, be a bit more careful, my brother Luffy ate the Rubber-Rubber Fruit, he should have just set sail this year... Wait... Did something happen to Luffy?"
"Shut up, you idiot!"
Uchiha Sasuke whacked Ace on the head, couldn't help but say: "No matter how you look at it, this fruit seems more like a Logia-Type?"
"Found it!"
The pirate's voice rang out again: "The fruit in Saki's hand seems to be called... the Dark-Dark Fruit..."
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke's expression couldn't help but stiffen.
Portgas D. Ace scratched his head, rubbed his forehead, and said: "I feel like I've heard this fruit's name somewhere before..."
The next moment, Ace suddenly remembered: "Hey? Sasuke, didn't Mr. Itachi say he was always looking for this fruit? When we first met him, and several other times when he visited our Pirates, he mentioned it!"