Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 559 - 454: Captain Crocodile, Have You Finally Come to Rescue Me?
The snowflakes on the island continue to dance.
Uehara Naraku looked at his snowman with satisfaction, nodding to himself, and glanced at the two tall men standing beside him.
"What do you think, does this snowman look good?"
"..."
The two Admirals of the Navy Headquarters fell into silence.
To be honest, the snowman was truly hideous.
Uehara Naraku’s snowman-building skills were actually worse than those of the kids in Marinford’s residential area, a real insult to this snowy island.
Unfortunately, Uehara Naraku is a lunatic.
Now both of them are subordinates of Uehara Naraku, especially since this guy might make dangerous moves at any time.
Currently, the two Navy Admirals have reached a tacit understanding.
They will try to achieve higher positions within the dangerous organization Akatsuki to dissuade Uehara Naraku from certain dangerous actions.
This kind of strong and whimsical person has to be handled gently, like dealing with the Heavenly Celestial Dragon—but more troublesome. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
Therefore, naturally, when speaking, one cannot be honest.
"Uh, it’s okay..."
Aokiji scratched the back of his head, nodded slowly, then glanced at Akainu and said, "Hey, Sakazuki, you also think this snowman is pretty good, right?"
"..."
Akainu fell into silence again, furrowed his brow slightly, and spoke in a muffled voice: "Yes, it’s much more artistic than the snowmen Kuzan used to make."
"Huh?"
Aokiji couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
He only knew how to turn people into ice sculptures, when did he ever make snowmen?
No, that’s not the real issue; the real issue is, is Akainu messing with him again?
They didn’t get along at the Navy Headquarters Base, and now as members of Akatsuki, nothing has changed?
It’s probably...
An inherent incompatibility, huh?
Hearing the two Admirals of the Navy Headquarters compliment his snowman, Uehara Naraku nodded with satisfaction, glanced at Akainu, and said softly: "Akainu-san, you’re much more tactful than Aokiji."
"..."
Akainu was silent for a while, somewhat unaccustomed, and spoke in a muffled voice: "Lord Uehara, if there’s nothing else, I’ll return to Marinford to handle many pending matters..."
"No, there is something else."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, chuckling as he spoke: "Have you forgotten why we came to this island? Wasn’t it to capture Crocodile?"
"Huh?"
Akainu was somewhat surprised, frowned, and asked: "Lord Uehara, have you really tracked Crocodile’s whereabouts?"
"Yes."
Uehara Naraku nodded, smiling: "If I’m not mistaken, he should arrive on this island this afternoon."
Uehara Naraku looked at Akainu again, pointing at his abdomen, and said softly: "I have a spy planted inside Crocodile; none of his actions can escape me..."
"..."
Akainu’s expression gradually turned grim.
Because now he too has Four-tailed Son Goku planted inside him as a spy—this means none of his actions can escape Uehara Naraku!
Especially as a Navy Admiral, Akainu regularly deals with many naval secrets. To prevent Uehara Naraku from discovering these secrets... should he, like Aokiji and Kizaru, start slacking off at work every day?
Feeling somewhat demoralized.
Akainu is the most diligent among the Three Great Admirals!
It’s just that, as a result, Akainu finally understands why Aokiji refuses to return to Marinford; he must be afraid of exposing naval secrets to Uehara, right?
Somewhat honorable, that Aokiji...
Sadly, Akainu may have to become like Aokiji in the future, staying outside to patrol or hunt pirates to protect naval secrets...
When that time comes...
There will be only Kizaru left as an Admiral at Marinford, a guy who loves slacking off, and only hope that Marshal Sengoku stays safe...
In a way, that’s good...
Akainu feels somewhat relieved, knowing he and Aokiji will patrol and hunt pirates externally, while Kizaru will need to stay at Marinford due to the requirement for an Admiral to be stationed at Navy Headquarters, thus avoiding capture by Uehara Naraku...
"Alright, since our battle is over, let me redecorate this island a little, to avoid arousing Crocodile’s suspicion."
Uehara Naraku placed his palm on the snow, and instantly, the snow beneath him began to melt; whether iceberg or snow, everything melted rapidly.
The island seemed to step into spring, with seedlings sprouting from the ground, growing into towering trees within seconds!
It was the power of Elemental Power (Steam) and Elemental Power (Wood)!
In a few short minutes, what was transformed into a snowy landscape by Uehara Naraku reverted to verdant greenery.
Such power was like the creation of a deity...
Aokiji and Akainu, the two Admirals, frowned slightly; creation is always harder than destruction!
How much more power does Uehara Naraku conceal?
No, or rather, is this guy even human?
Akainu’s eyes dimmed slightly; in just a few minutes, the island’s appearance changed twice in Uehara Naraku’s hands.
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, looking at the forested island, chuckling softly: "With this, Crocodile shouldn’t suspect anything, right?"
"..."
Crocodile’s suspicion didn’t matter...
Aokiji and Akainu, the two Navy Admirals, were truly questioning their lives.
Just as Uehara Naraku was modifying this island, a pirate ship with a crocodile-shaped bow was sailing toward the island.
The two people on the ship.
Were none other than Sand Crocodile Crocodile and Nico Robin.
Crocodile still maintained his arrogant demeanor. The One-tailed Shukaku within him provided him with tremendous power, also allowing him to sense strong enemies in advance.
This made Crocodile increasingly confident.
"Once we reach that deserted island, we’ll look for a suitable opportunity to attack Enies Lobby. I’ll definitely teach the Navy a lesson and by the way, snatch that waste Uehara Naraku back..."
After taking a puff of his cigar, exhaling a cloud of smoke, Crocodile sneered and continued, "Hmph... if that waste is unlucky and got sent to Impel Down, then it’s not my fault for not rescuing him!"
"..."
Nico Robin was silent for a second, then a smile appeared on her face. She squinted her eyes, nodded, and said, "Yes, Captain."
"Such a pity..."
Crocodile sighed slowly, "Uehara Naraku’s combat ability isn’t much, but his medical ability is quite decent."
"Indeed..."
Nico Robin nodded along with him.
This Crocodile is really oblivious to the impending crisis...
If only he had gone to rescue his ship doctor earlier, maybe they would have reached the New World by now. But unfortunately, this guy abandoned the path of life and chose a road to death.
Even the One-tailed Shukaku within Crocodile, is actually an undercover for Uehara Naraku, how can you fight against them?
Nico Robin had known for a long time.
The island they’re heading to now, is actually a dead end.
Crocodile actually had countless opportunities. If only he obediently acted as Uehara Naraku’s pawn or tool, he could at least live a little longer...
Previously, this Sand Crocodile could still sail the seas, all because Uehara Naraku needed him, but in the end, he abandoned Uehara Naraku.
Crocodile just kept rushing headlong down the path of self-destruction, and even felt he was moving too slowly...
Truly...
Beyond saving.
Unfortunately, Crocodile wasn’t aware of any of this. He was still somewhat smug about his caution, beginning to rely a bit on Shukaku’s sensing power.
When Crocodile approached the deserted island, he glanced at the dense forest of the island and asked the One-tailed Shukaku inside him for its opinion, "Hey, Shukaku, is there anyone dangerous on this island?"
"Hehehehehehehe..."
Shukaku’s laughter resonated from within Crocodile, "There are a few weaklings on the island, they’re not worth mentioning considering our power, let’s go kill them!"
"Hmph..."
Crocodile’s lips curled into a sinister smile, "Shukaku, are you getting bloodthirsty too?"
"Hehehehehehehe..."
Shukaku’s laughter suddenly became sharper. After laughing for a dozen seconds, it slowly spoke, "Hehehehehehehe... let’s hurry up and go!"
Shukaku’s words were filled with laughter...
But it was definitely cursing inside!
This Crocodile truly didn’t know how to appreciate kindness, daring to call Lord Shukaku a monster, didn’t he know that Tailed Beasts hate this term the most?
If it weren’t for the fact that Shukaku still needed to bring this guy in front of Uehara Naraku, Shukaku would’ve really wanted to kill Crocodile right there!
Forget it...
Soon...
This Crocodile is going to experience true despair!
The supplies on the ship weren’t actually scarce. The only thing they needed to replenish was the fresh water resource that’s hard to find at sea. Meanwhile, they would also take a rest on this island.
Once the ship docked, Crocodile leapt onto the island and with a booming voice said, "To avoid giving away my presence, let’s kill those few people on the island first... Shukaku, tell me their exact location!"
"Hehehehehehehe..."
Shukaku’s laughter became sharper, and it prompted, "Then you’d better move quickly, they’re in this forest. Just keep going further in, and you’ll encounter them soon!"
"Pirates don’t care about mercy..."
Crocodile puffed his cigar, smoke swirling around his lips as he slowly walked into the forest, a disdainful smile on his face, "Hmph, they just have bad luck..."
Bad luck...
To encounter the Sand Crocodile who’s trying to stay hidden!
As Crocodile walked further into the forest for a few minutes, he finally saw the scenery deep in the forest, a mighty canopy of a giant tree.
Crocodile also saw the people deep in the forest.
When Crocodile saw two of them clearly, cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, and a surge of cursing exploded in his mind!
Under the lush branches of the tree sat three people, seated around a wooden table with three glasses of juice on it. Two of them were extremely tall.
They were none other than Navy Admirals Akainu and Aokiji.
The only one with a normal build was Crocodile’s ship doctor, Uehara Naraku.
When Uehara Naraku saw Crocodile appear before them, he happily waved at Crocodile, shouting loudly, "Hey, Captain, you finally came to rescue me!"
At that moment...
Uehara Naraku was truly happy.
