Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 519 - 422: Crocodile... He Must Have Obtained Pluto!
So, it’s finally come to this point?
The brilliance of humanity is ultimately difficult to completely conceal.
Originally, Uehara Naraku planned just to get to know each other, to leave a good impression of himself, but now it seems Dragon’s idea...
This guy wants to recruit him into the Revolutionary Army?
Of course, this is the time to refuse.
According to Uehara Naraku’s experience, what’s obtained easily is rarely cherished.
Naturally, while refusing, he should show that he possesses noble qualities willing to protect the weak, and display his helplessness towards life.
Uehara Naraku shook his head, looked at Dragon and spoke: "Sorry, sir, you guessed wrong. I’m not really a kind person, otherwise I wouldn’t have joined Baroque Works, just seeking a place to survive."
After saying this, Uehara continued: "As for saving some innocent people like Ms. Dadan, it’s only because I have the ability that I did what little I could. I’m just a coward."
This is the time just to be self-deprecating.
When Dragon and Sabo take Dadan back to Windmill Village, if Sabo chats with Luffy and Makino, they will inevitably talk about Uehara Naraku.
At that time, they will learn from Luffy and Makino about Uehara Naraku’s struggles and kindness.
After all, what someone actively tells others is not as credible as information quietly gathered from other channels.
Monkey D. Dragon, hearing Uehara Naraku’s words, had a smile on his face growing more profound: "Oh... only able to do small things within your capacity?"
Dragon smiled and continued to ask: "But has Mr. Uehara ever thought of another question, if around you weren’t the evil members of Baroque Works, but a group of people sharing the same thoughts as you?"
Dragon’s voice suddenly lowered, as he quietly continued: "No matter how strong a person can become, their power is ultimately limited, but if united with more like-minded people, can save more weak people in the world..."
"I know."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and interrupted Dragon’s words, clenching his fist and softly spoke: "I want to become a Navy... and together with many naval soldiers... protect those towns and villages violated by Pirates..."
"..."
Dragon’s eyes couldn’t help but twitch.
It’s quite normal, once mentioning like-minded partners and justice camp, people in this world always think of the Navy, their Revolutionary Army indeed has very low presence.
For many, the Revolutionary Army is just a group of criminals.
"But isn’t Mr. Uehara in the wrong place at the wrong time unable to join the Navy now?"
Monkey D. Dragon’s voice carried a touch of regret, seemingly empathetic: "Moreover, the Navy has long been governed by the World Government, it’s not true justice, they only uphold the authority of the World Government..."
"I know."
Uehara Naraku looked at Dragon, softly spoke: "Because the vice president of our Baroque Works, Ms. Nico Robin, is the survivor of the Ohara incident, all innocent people in Ohara were killed by the Navy."
After saying this, Uehara Naraku continued: "But what can be done about it? My power is just this little... I just want to do what I can... the rest I don’t have the right to think about."
"No."
Monkey D. Dragon shook his head, smiled and continued: "For Mr. Uehara to possess such awareness and thoughts is already better than many people on the sea!"
After finishing, Dragon slowly extended his hand, removed his hood, smiled, and said: "Let me introduce myself, I am Dragon, a revolutionary seeking like-minded people." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
"Dragon?"
Uehara Naraku hesitated for a second, then showed a hint of panic: "Wait... You’re the most vicious criminal in the world! You’re from the Revolutionary Army!"
After saying this, Uehara Naraku even involuntarily stepped back a few steps, with his forehead tightly taut, he said solemnly: "Sorry, it’s time for us to part ways!"
This Dragon, why reveal the cards!
Can’t everyone continue hiding identities and have a good chat! Dragon revealing the cards like this makes it difficult for Uehara Naraku to continue acting!
Saying anything now would raise suspicion!
"Wait..."
Dragon hurriedly reached out to stop Uehara Naraku, softly explained: "Mr. Uehara, the Revolutionary Army won’t threaten any comrades, we won’t harm you..."
"No."
Uehara Naraku hurriedly shook his head and whispered: "I can’t meddle in your Revolutionary Army’s matters... and the Revolutionary Army is also the enemy Baroque Works intends to eliminate, I absolutely can’t be found staying with you!"
Their calmness was instantly broken.
Even Dadan and Sabo couldn’t help but look at them.
"Mr. Uehara."
Dragon slowly shook his head, softly explained: "I just hope you can learn more about the Revolutionary Army, and you’ve witnessed enough darkness in a criminal company like Baroque Works, right?"
When saying this, Dragon slowly lowered his arm, continued in a low voice: "The people in this world who understand Mr. Uehara the most must be us, if one day Mr. Uehara can figure things out, you are welcome to join our team anytime."
"I got it."
Uehara Naraku hurriedly nodded.
After saying that, he no longer stayed, quickly left here.
Monkey D. Dragon watched him leave, his mouth slightly curled up: "Sabo, if you get the chance in the future, have more chats with this Mr. Uehara, I believe he’s destined to become our comrade."
"Yes, Mr. Dragon."
Sabo nodded seriously.
When they reached the port, the Revolutionary Army’s flagship had suffered heavy damage, and some of the supplies onboard had been plundered by Baroque Works.
Dragon didn’t care about being robbed by Baroque Works. Anyway, from Uehara Naraku’s words, it was clear that the Revolutionary Army and Baroque Works were already enemies.
In the future, they would have to be particularly cautious of this criminal organization.
After nightfall, the Revolutionary Army’s flagship left Shimotsuki Village and headed towards Windmill Village, where they would drop off Dadan.
They would also learn some details about Uehara from Windmill Village.
For instance, how Uehara Naraku, among the upper ranks of Baroque Works, bravely saved Luffy; or how Uehara Naraku, to rescue some innocent shop owners, continually used his own savings to pretend to be the funds plundered.
Now, everything about Uehara’s plans has been set in place.
All that’s left is to wait for the right time to reap the results.
"The Revolutionary Army is bound to believe that I’m a good person now."
Uehara Naraku casually flipped through the news about Doflamingo of the Seven Warlords of the Sea being defeated by Uchiha Sasuke and said softly, "Alright, let’s head back to the Grand Line via Inverted Mountain... and treat our boss Mr. Crocodile well!"
"Given the current situation of Baroque Works offending so many people..."
Nico Robin frowned and raised a question: "I’m afraid it will be difficult for the Grand Line to believe that Crocodile is the mastermind behind Baroque Works, right?"
After all, Crocodile is merely one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Currently, Baroque Works has severely offended the Navy and the World Government, as well as the Revolutionary Army. If we rashly put the blame on Crocodile...
Indeed, it would be hard to convince others.
"It doesn’t matter."
Uehara Naraku nonchalantly flipped through the newspaper, "Wasn’t Crocodile’s purpose in Alabasta to find that weapon called Pluto?"
Uehara Naraku looked up at Nico Robin and continued with a smile, "We might as well let those about to be captured by the Navy know that Crocodile has already obtained that weapon, Pluto. Wouldn’t that suffice?"
Nico Robin furrowed her brows and said, "But neither Crocodile nor I have found any historical texts recording clues about Pluto..."
"It’s none of our business."
Uehara Naraku slowly closed his hand with a light chuckle, "Who knows whether Mr. Crocodile has obtained it or not? If we say he has... then he definitely has! As for where he hid Pluto, let the Navy investigate that!"
Uehara Naraku’s smile was somewhat sinister, "Let Crocodile explain it himself! Let’s see if Navy Admiral Sengoku and the World Government will believe it... after all... they have no knowledge of the whereabouts of Pluto’s construction plans!"
"..."
Nico Robin gave Uehara Naraku a speechless glance.
This guy is truly a reliable subordinate!
Crocodile was already in big trouble, having offended so many people, and Uehara Naraku still pinned the matter of Pluto on him.
Once it’s known that Crocodile possesses the war weapon Pluto, those monsters in the latter half of the Grand Line might be tempted!
"The only regret is..."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and lamented, "I’ve been laying out my plans tirelessly for so long, and the Navy didn’t even think of recruiting me. They even altered my wanted poster...
I wish I were a Navy spy myself, then I could use this opportunity to reveal everything about Crocodile!"
"..."
Nico Robin looked speechlessly at Uehara Naraku.
After a while, she finally spoke softly, "We already have Aokiji planted within the Navy as our undercover agent, so does it really matter if Mr. Uehara can connect with the Navy?"
"You don’t understand."
Uehara Naraku asked, "If a stranger suddenly tells you that they are the mastermind behind the world, it wouldn’t mean much to you, right?"
Uehara Naraku stood at the bow of the ship, speaking softly against the sea breeze, "But if someone you’ve always trusted suddenly tells you they’re the world’s mastermind, how would you feel..."
"..."
Nico Robin fell into silence.
All this talk, yet it essentially means doing nothing decent.
Just as Uehara Naraku was regretting not being recruited by the Navy, a certain Vice Admiral, tasked with recruiting Uehara Naraku, was also troubled.
Vice Admiral X. Drake.
This Vice Admiral looked somewhat rugged.
Vice Admiral Drake had been in the East Sea for several days, yet he couldn’t find any trace of Baroque Works. He finally understood why Navy Admiral Sengoku wanted him to recruit a member of Baroque Works as the first recruit for the SWORD secret unit.
If we don’t have an undercover agent...
It’s really challenging to discover the members of Baroque Works!
"This group of Baroque Works people are too skilled at hiding..."
Drake’s expression was very unpleasant. He stood over the map of the East Sea, exhaling a deep sigh, "I can’t even find the ordinary members of Baroque Works, let alone find the trace of that person, Uehara Naraku, on the sea..."
