Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 568 - 462: Navy Headquarters Staff Officer, Vice Admiral of the Navy Yakushi Kabuto
"That bastard..."
After hearing Yakushi Kabuto and Vice Admiral Tsuru’s dissuasions, Vice Admiral Garp and Hawk Eye Mihawk instinctively stopped, but Akainu couldn’t help biting his teeth. Only he knew that Yakushi Kabuto was an Akatsuki spy.
That Kabuto is absolutely loyal to Uehara Naraku!
At least in the aspect of manipulating people, Yakushi Kabuto and Uehara Naraku are very similar. Wasn’t this entire pursuit plan for Uchiha Sasuke devised by Kabuto?
Just because Uchiha Itachi is a member of Akatsuki, Kabuto gave up the pursuit, didn’t he?
Kabuto was the one who wanted to besiege Uchiha Sasuke, and Kabuto was also the one who stopped the siege. An originally potential crippling battle against the Whitebeard Pirates ended up being a performance battle to regain the Navy’s face.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
When Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke reached the 2nd Squad, they could only save Portgas D. Ace and Marshall D. Teach.
Because Doflamingo and Hoshigaki Kisame seemed determined not to let the pirates they captured escape, especially since they were all colleagues...
This battle was truly frustrating.
Everywhere they went, it was basically their own people.
"Mr. Itachi."
Hoshigaki Kisame grinned and stepped aside with Doflamingo to give way to the Uchiha brothers: "It’s been a long time..."
"Kisame..."
Uchiha Itachi felt a bit complicated.
"Nii-san, let’s go first!"
Just as Uchiha Itachi wanted to chat with Kisame for a bit, Uchiha Sasuke suddenly unfurled the Complete Form of Susanoo, grabbed Ace and Teach, dragged Itachi, and flew away with them.
"Really..."
Hoshigaki Kisame revealed his full set of shark teeth, watching Susanoo fly away. He couldn’t help but smile and say, "Human destiny... is destined to be inescapable..."
"Fufufufufu..."
Doflamingo also revealed a sinister smile: "The first to publicly announce himself as an Akatsuki member... Uchiha Itachi... Is the world about to stir up waves?"
Does this mean...
The Akatsuki is finally going to appear in front of people?
Even compared to the World Government, the Akatsuki in terms of top combat power can be regarded as a giant!
Uehara Naraku’s purpose of sending Uchiha Itachi, besides allowing the brothers to meet, was also to use Uchiha Itachi to threaten Uchiha Sasuke and take this opportunity to make the existence of Akatsuki known to the world.
Perhaps in this way...
When Navy Admirals betray in the future, it won’t be particularly abrupt for others in the world.
Anyway, the current war has already ended.
The Navy achieved a victory that they could announce to the entire world. They defeated the up-and-coming Uchiha Sasuke and the 2nd Squad of the Whitebeard Pirates, marking the return of the Navy G1 Branch to the new world.
All the people at sea were in an uproar.
Just as the Whitebeard Pirates were on the rise, easily trampling the other Four Emperors and the Navy, the Navy suddenly concentrated their forces and caught them off guard.
First, they destroyed several of Whitebeard’s subordinate pirate gangs and then defeated Whitebeard’s strongest 2nd Squad. Only Uchiha Sasuke, Ace, and Teach escaped, saved by sudden reinforcements.
The rest of the 2nd Squad members were all sent to Impel Down.
Yakushi Kabuto’s strategies in this war made the entire Navy headquarters take a different view of him. If not for the sudden reinforcements, this action to besiege Uchiha Sasuke would have definitely succeeded.
Although there’s some regret...
In Vice Admiral Tsuru’s report to Sengoku, Tsuru also analyzed the entire world’s situation, turning the regret of not capturing Uchiha Sasuke into Kabuto’s merit.
"Little Kabuto wasn’t greedy for merit."
Vice Admiral Tsuru, holding the radio snail, couldn’t suppress a smile: "Anyway, this war has already met our expected goals... As long as G1 Branch can return to the New World’s latter half, that’s enough."
"Yes."
The other end of the radio snail, Marshal Sengoku, also agreed: "Actually, capturing Uchiha Sasuke would also have been good, but just dealing with Whitebeard... However, the timing is indeed a bit awkward. Kabuto’s caution is justified."
"Plan before action, and the battle will be won..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly continued: "Little Kabuto is far more outstanding than we were... The position of Navy Headquarters Staff can be safely handed to him."
After Marshal Sengoku agreed to this, he said softly: "The World Government also issued an order to exceptionally promote Kabuto to Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters. Sadly, there’s no strong Devil Fruit yet... The Navy Headquarters will also create another staff position for him."
Yakushi Kabuto’s achievements are indeed considerable.
Other Vice Admirals of the Navy Headquarters mostly rose through capturing pirates, while Yakushi Kabuto mostly relied on his brains to become a Navy Vice Admiral.
From targeting Baroque Works and assisting in foiling the former Seven Warlords of the Sea Crocodile’s conspiracy, to negotiating with Hoshigaki Kisame and giving the Navy the upper hand, and now playing an important role in the war against the Whitebeard Pirates.
Within the entire Navy, you won’t find many with brains as clever as Yakushi Kabuto’s...
Unfortunately...
Kabuto’s combat strength has become his only shortcoming.
"Let him eliminate a few pirate gangs in the New World..."
Marshal Sengoku spoke on the other end of the Radio Snail: "Although we all think he is qualified, for others, it’s still considered a promotion out of the ordinary..."
"I was just about to mention this..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru turned to glance at Yakushi Kabuto, who was quietly writing a battle report, and continued with a smile: "Little Kabuto might not think he’s qualified to become a Vice Admiral.
He believes that not capturing Uchiha Sasuke this time was his own mistake. He even thinks he’s overambitious and that he made a mistake in independently formulating a strategy against the Four Emperors Pirate Gang, so he’s probably writing a self-reflective letter requesting demotion now..."
Truly a humble young man.
Both Vice Admiral Tsuru and Marshal Sengoku had the same thought in their hearts: young men like him are the ones who can bear the future of the Navy.
Originally, both of them held Yakushi Kabuto in high regard, and now their fondness for this young man was increasing even more.
After putting down the Radio Snail, Vice Admiral Tsuru sat beside Yakushi Kabuto, reached out for the completed battle report beside him, and a warm smile appeared on her face.
"Little Kabuto, don’t be too harsh on yourself."
Vice Admiral Tsuru shook her head, gently comforting Kabuto: "Our original goal this time was to have the G1 Branch return to the New World, and now our objective has been achieved... You’re about to be promoted to a Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters and a Staff Officer there."
"...Hmm?"
Yakushi Kabuto slowly raised his head, pushed his glasses, and a hint of guilt flashed across his face: "Can I refuse this promotion? Even after mobilizing Admiral Akainu, Vice Admiral Garp, and three of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, we still couldn’t..."
"Hey, Kabuto kid!"
Vice Admiral Garp gave Yakushi Kabuto’s shoulder a hearty pat and laughed cheerfully: "You want to refuse the promotion too? But a Vice Admiral has the freedom to take action as they please, don’t refuse it... and you’ve already done well enough, kid!"
Vice Admiral Garp sat beside Yakushi Kabuto, took a cheerful bite of a doughnut, and then his face suddenly turned serious: "The most unpredictable thing in this world is the sea, nothing is predestined, nothing can ever be one hundred percent! Never underestimate the top-tier experts on the sea!"
"...Yes, Senior Garp!"
Yakushi Kabuto nodded seriously, clearly showing respect for Vice Admiral Garp.
Admiral Akainu was sitting at another table. Seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but clench his teeth and downed a cup of boiling hot tea in one gulp.
The tea was scorching...
But Akainu’s heart felt very cold.
Marinford.
Marshal Sengoku acted swiftly, announcing the Navy’s victory to the entire sea and at Marinford, he declared the promotion of Yakushi Kabuto to a Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters and a Staff Officer there.
Originally, both Marshal Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru were a little worried someone might be dissatisfied, but unexpectedly, Kabuto was quite popular within the Navy, and at least among all the Vice Admirals at Marinford, none objected.
A humble person...
Always makes it hard for others to find fault.
After the temporary end of the war between the Navy and Whitebeard, Yakushi Kabuto also took the opportunity to sweep through a few pirate gangs in the New World that even the World Government found troublesome.
In these few battles, the methods Yakushi Kabuto adopted undoubtedly left Marshal Sengoku quite impressed, whether it was luring or encirclement, each was unexpectedly brilliant.
During this journey, Vice Admiral Tsuru and Vice Admiral Garp originally intended to lend a hand, but it ended up being a solo showcase of Kabuto’s abilities.
After yet another battle concluded.
Yakushi Kabuto watched the pirate ship submerged by the sea in the distance and spoke softly: "As long as they’re Devil Fruit users, in this world, seawater is definitely their nemesis. The sea is the most powerful weapon in this world."
"Hmm..."
Vice Admiral Garp couldn’t help but slowly nod.
Vice Admiral Tsuru’s face was also full of admiration; her smile grew ever more pronounced: "Not a single bullet was wasted, just signaled under Garp and Sakazuki’s banners, forcing this pirate ship into this dangerous sea area until the shipwrecked itself, truly a remarkable young fellow..."
"No, it actually wasn’t that troublesome."
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head and spoke softly: "This sea area is so dangerous that pirates rarely pass through here, so it’s not well-known. I looked at all the intelligence on this pirate gang beforehand, and all their combatants were Devil Fruit users.
Moreover, I checked their information; their ship had shipwrecked twice before, almost getting caught by Vice Admiral Onigumo and Vice Admiral Momonga. This indicates they lack highly skilled navigators on board, so the probability of them shipwrecking here was very high."
"..."
Garp took a bite of the doughnut, feeling he didn’t quite understand.
Vice Admiral Tsuru’s face was full of admiration, her smile almost increasingly radiant: "Not many pay attention to such fragmented information...even I rarely think of applying that intelligence on the battlefield. Little Kabuto is truly clever..."
A thought flashed through Vice Admiral Tsuru’s mind, maybe she should just retire, Kabuto as a staff officer is more outstanding...
In any case...
Yakushi Kabuto as the Navy Headquarters’ staff officer is perfect, this young man will certainly bring greater help to the Navy, letting the banner of justice fly over the entire sea!
