The situation is slightly complicated.
As Uehara Naraku listened to Yakushi Kabuto's report, his gaze occasionally fell on Kizaru. He really didn't expect this Navy Admiral to be so unscrupulous...
Kizaru felt even more conflicted compared to Uehara Naraku.
This Navy Admiral also didn't expect that the world's greatest Sword Master, Hawk Eye Mihawk, was actually a member of the Akatsuki, and that most of the Seven Warlords of the Sea were with the Akatsuki...
The World Government's Seven Warlords of the Sea policy has basically become the Akatsuki's private domain now, hasn't it?
This Akatsuki...
To what extent has it infiltrated?
"Fufufufufu..."
When Doflamingo saw Mihawk, he couldn't help but grin, adjusting his little sunglasses, revealing a peculiar sinister smile: "I really didn't expect, the always solitary Hawk Eye... would actually join us in the Akatsuki!"
Doflamingo slowly realized the joy he felt upon joining the Akatsuki, the feeling of having the world under the Akatsuki's control was truly wonderful!
Who would have thought...
He was also a man involved in secretly controlling the world!
"I never cared about joining any organization."
Dracule Mihawk surveyed everyone present with sharp eyes, then landed on Doflamingo, calmly speaking: "But what I didn't expect was that someone like you would actually be willing to submit under others..."
"No, no, no..."
Doflamingo looked at Hawk Eye, raised a finger and shook it, even with a trace of a smile on his face: "This is not submitting under others! Our leader... is a true god! A god capable of changing the world!"
Doflamingo cheerfully spread his hands and continued: "To become the victor of the world, of course, one must join under God's command, stand on the right side, this for me... doesn't seem like a difficult choice at all!"
"..."
Dracule Mihawk couldn't help but give Doflamingo a look.
This Celestial Yaksha, who is unruly on the seas, is so deferential to Uehara Naraku, that he's behaving so obediently?
This guy...
Could it be he's also being tortured by Uehara in the cycle of life and death?
"Hey, Mihawk, what's with that look!"
Doflamingo noticed the expression on Hawk Eye Mihawk's face, a flash of anger crossing his face: "What inappropriate things are you thinking, your expression is quite disrespectful!"
"No, it's nothing."
Mihawk shook his head, looking indifferent.
Doflamingo didn't believe it at all, he suddenly turned to Uehara Naraku, earnestly spreading his hands: "Leader, this Hawk Eye fellow is unmotivated, we can't guarantee his loyalty!"
A sinister smile suddenly flashed on Doflamingo's face: "Why not kill him and arrange for one of our people to take his place?"
"..."
Everyone couldn't help but cast a speechless look at Doflamingo.
"Doffy..."
Uehara Naraku couldn't help but rub his forehead, shaking his head helplessly: "Who have you been hanging out with lately to have learned such bad habits... why are you so petty!"
"..."
Everyone present once again fell into silence.
Each person's gaze involuntarily landed on Uehara Naraku.
"You guys..."
Uehara Naraku's gaze showed a slight surprise, the next second his palm suddenly clenched, coldly sweeping over everyone present: "What does this expression mean?"
"No, no, no, it doesn't mean anything special."
Doflamingo cheerfully spread his hands, smiling as he changed the topic: "Leader, why don't we first resolve our current issue! Our Akatsuki put in a lot of effort to confine this Navy Admiral here..."
"Hmm..."
Uehara Naraku gave Doflamingo a subtle look.
This Seven Warlords of the Sea member has seamlessly integrated into the Akatsuki?
Compared to Akainu and Aokiji who always want to save the Navy, Doflamingo seems to have a stronger sense of belonging to the Akatsuki...
Of course, now is not the time to discuss that.
The most important thing now is to deal with Kizaru.
"There's nothing to resolve, I've already agreed to join Akatsuki..."
Kizaru's face spread into a smile, cheerfully looking down at Uehara Naraku: "I really didn't expect, the leader of Akatsuki is only serving as a Navy Captain..."
Although this Navy Captain's identity is not ordinary...
After all, the Navy SWORD Squad has been a key focus of cultivation by the Navy in recent times, originally set up to send members as undercover agents to gather intelligence on powerful Pirate Gangs...
Unexpectedly...
The Akatsuki has infiltrated here too.
The members sent by the Navy with high hopes as undercover agents were actually part of the Akatsuki, could the entire Navy have been infiltrated like a sieve?
Especially this guy named Uehara Naraku...
If he remembers correctly, it seems Marshal Sengoku put a lot of effort into recruiting him into the Navy, what is going on… could it be that their Navy's Marshal Sengoku, because of his age, his mind has already deteriorated?
"Do you have any prejudice against Navy Captains, Admiral Kizaru?"
Uehara Naraku lifted his head and gave Kizaru a look, frowning: "Do you look down on Navy personnel with a lower rank than yours?"
"That's not the case..."
Kizaru's mouth curled into a slight smile, leisurely continuing: "I'm just a bit concerned that such a position doesn't quite match the identity of the leader of Akatsuki! There's a vacant Vice Admiral position in the Navy Science Squad..."
This guy...
Sure knows how to speak!
Even upon learning that Uehara Naraku is the leader of Akatsuki, and briefly taken aback, he immediately hid his emotions and adjusted his attitude!
"..."
Everyone's expression became increasingly strange.
This Kizaru seems more in tune than they imagined!
Both his manner of speaking and his attitude in dealing with matters... really don't fit everyone's expectations for an Admiral of the Navy Headquarters!
As an Admiral, shouldn't you at least put up some resistance?
Besides, up until now, it should have been the advantage of the Akatsuki, yet it seems like everything is within Kizaru's conversation rhythm!
This guy...
Says human words to humans...
Sees a god and directly flatters them?
Uehara Naraku couldn't help but click his tongue slightly, his brows furrowing uncontrollably, "I just listened to Kabuto's report, it seems you aren't averse to joining Akatsuki..."
"Yes, indeed..."
Admiral Kizaru, with a very agreeable tone, chuckled softly, "Just seeing everyone present, I can tell there's a powerful force behind Akatsuki.
It's those who understand the times that endure, and the future of this ocean is destined to stir up massive waves. Joining Akatsuki might also be the right choice for me..."
"Stop acting..."
Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead.
This Kizaru...
Is truly a born actor!
Uehara Naraku felt that Kizaru, this guy, is indeed naturally suited to join Akatsuki, he's also someone who loves chaos and is morally ambivalent.
Unfortunately...
This guy is using his acting skills in the wrong place!
Uehara Naraku's expression gradually turned cold as he looked up at Kizaru and spoke, "Admiral Kizaru, I forgot to tell you, people who speak half-truths and half-lies in front of me usually don't end well..."
"Ah..."
Kizaru's expression suddenly became a bit strange.
Indeed, Kizaru was speaking half-truths and half-lies.
Joining Akatsuki isn't really a big deal for Kizaru...
After being exposed by Uehara Naraku, Kizaru quickly reined in his expression, grinning slightly as he chuckled, "No, no, no, I was actually speaking the truth..."
"Admiral Kizaru."
Yakushi Kabuto pushed his glasses up, his gaze gradually growing serious, "Lord Naraku has the power to see through people's hearts... trying to deceive him is somewhat overestimating oneself!"
"...This doesn't really count as deception!"
Kizaru shook his head, cheerfully continuing, "I roughly understand Akatsuki's way of existence... I do have a favorable impression of this organization. Shouldn't I continue to stay in the Navy and not abandon some justice that needs to be upheld?"
"You're not wrong."
Uehara Naraku rubbed his temples, sighed, "But I still have to beat you up first! Let's discuss after the beating!"
"The reason for battle is too bizarre..."
Kizaru couldn't help but sigh, rubbing his forehead, "If we can't talk things through, must we resort to force? I really hate these things..."
However, the next moment, the figure of the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters suddenly transformed into a beam of light, dashing towards Uehara Naraku, "If it comes to battle, then let me, the fastest one, make the first move! Speed is power... have you ever been kicked by light?"
Confronting this enigmatic figure of Uehara Naraku...
Kizaru actually initiated the attack, leaving everyone present a bit surprised!
This Admiral of the Navy is incredibly bold?
Who gave him the courage to attack Uehara Naraku?
"Mr. Borsalino, it's best not to make a pointless sacrifice!"
Before Kizaru acted, Yakushi Kabuto had sensed it, and his figure suddenly blocked in front of Uehara Naraku, "Wanting to offend Lord Naraku is somewhat overestimating oneself!"
A spatial vortex appeared in front of Kabuto!
This vortex must not be touched; inside is an unknown domain!
Kizaru halted abruptly when he was about to touch the spatial vortex, retreating to the side in a flash!
This Admiral suddenly realized, "Truly a frighteningly hidden character... no wonder he dares to act as a spy in Marinford... Kabuto, you possess unimaginable power too!"
"Move aside, Kabuto!"
Uehara Naraku's voice was icy, a gust of wind blew Yakushi Kabuto to the side.
The next moment, Uehara Naraku's palm suddenly raised, abruptly reaching out towards Kizaru's direction, a massive gravitational force was emanating from Uehara Naraku's hand!
"Heavenly Attraction!"
This gravitational force instantly pulled Kizaru towards Uehara Naraku!
"Is it the same power as Uchiha Sasuke?"
Kizaru's expression changed slightly upon realizing the existence of this gravitational force, immediately elementalizing into countless photons!
He intended to try and break free from this gravitational pull!
If memory serves, this gravitational force would directly draw the enemy into his control. Unfortunately, unless one is prepared in advance, this move is very hard to escape!
Sure enough!
Unfortunately, even after Kizaru used elementalization, he couldn't escape this gravitational pull, countless photons still flew towards Uehara Naraku!
"Almighty Push!"
Uehara Naraku frowned, a massive repulsive force radiated from his hand, directly knocking Kizaru away!
Countless photons were instantly swatted away by the released repulsive force, reforming rapidly into Kizaru's form, smashing directly into a giant stone!
Uehara Naraku's figure swiftly charged up, just as he intended to do something, Yakushi Kabuto's voice suddenly reached his ears.
"Lord Naraku, please be careful."
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, softly explaining, "The Red Sun Array and the Fire Array can withstand Admiral Kizaru's attacks, but it can't withstand Lord Naraku's counterforce. Even if Lord Naraku moves just a little, it might directly destroy the Four Crimson Sun Array..."
Yakushi Kabuto wasn't worried about the battle between Uehara Naraku and Kizaru.
Yakushi Kabuto was worried that Kizaru would escape these waters once the Red Sun Array Barrier was broken, which wouldn't be good for the Akatsuki...
"I understand."
Uehara Naraku's figure morphed into a golden light, using the power of the Light Element, rapidly transforming into light and charging towards Kizaru's position!
"You can also use the power of the Glint-Glint Fruit? Ama no Murakumo!"
Kizaru's expression was a bit puzzled, the next second his hand shone brightly, turning photons into a golden long sword, slashing at the approaching Uehara Naraku!