Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 520 - 423: Vice Admiral Drake’s First Subordinate, Major Yakushi Kabuto!

Chapter 520: Chapter 423: Vice Admiral Drake’s First Subordinate, Major Yakushi Kabuto!

Vice Admiral Drake couldn’t find any members of Baroque Works, which wasn’t really his fault because someone kept hunting them down.

A few days ago.

Through the World Government’s CP Organization, the Navy painstakingly managed to identify a few members of Baroque Works, some of whom were already under bounty orders.

Just as the Navy raised their bounties, their bodies were delivered by a bounty hunter named Kakuzu.

That Kakuzu...

Was simply driving the Navy insane.

G-2 Navy Base.

Admiral Gomir glanced at Kakuzu sitting opposite him and sipped his bitter coffee before speaking, "Well, thanks to Mr. Kakuzu for delivering the criminal’s corpses. The bounty for seventeen criminals totals 350 million Bellies."

"You’re welcome."

Kakuzu nodded and continued counting his money with great attention.

The lack of money was something he absolutely could not tolerate.

Even at Kakuzu’s extraordinarily fast pace, he maintained it for nearly four hours counting his bounty before he finished.

Admiral Gomir watched in astonishment.

But Admiral Gomir knew about Kakuzu’s habits and didn’t mind the eccentricities of this bounty hunter. After all, it’s precisely because of this powerful bounty hunter that the Pirates on the Grand Line have been somewhat restrained.

"Mr. Kakuzu, are you interested in joining the Navy?"

Admiral Gomir put down his coffee, speaking softly, "If Mr. Kakuzu is willing to join the Navy..."

"Not interested."

Kakuzu shook his head, putting all the money into his chest, "I’m only interested in hunting Pirates with bounties to earn reward money."

After finishing, Kakuzu added, "However, I do have a favorable impression of the Navy, so when the Navy is in trouble, I’ll offer some help."

"Yes."

Admiral Gomir nodded, a smile spreading on his face, "Last time when my subordinates were besieging Pirates, we were grateful for Mr. Kakuzu’s assistance."

Having said that, Admiral Gomir finally posed a question: "Then, Mr. Kakuzu, are you interested in becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

This question wasn’t one Admiral Gomir wanted to ask.

It was a suggestion made in passing by Navy Admiral Sengoku.

If Kakuzu agreed, the Navy could apply to the high authorities to revoke the position of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and let Kakuzu, the bounty hunter, step up.

After all, compared to those Pirates who plunder under legal cover, Kakuzu, the bounty hunter, is practically an angel, easily the most suitable choice.

"..."

Kakuzu remained silent for a moment.

After a long pause, this bounty hunter posed a question that left Admiral Gomir at a loss: "I remember there are only seven positions in the Seven Warlords of the Sea. If one’s going to be revoked, can I kill him to earn the bounty?"

This really fit Kakuzu’s style.

His first thought wasn’t about his own opportunity to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but rather which of the Seven Warlords could finally become a valid bounty he could cash in on.

But if the news that one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is being revoked without cause gets out, it would certainly tarnish the World Government’s reputation!

The balance of power on the seas would be disrupted.

Although Gomiru was familiar enough with Kakuzu, he was still a bit surprised, hastily putting on a smile, "Hahaha... I was just joking... After all, compared to those Great Pirates, I still hope Mr. Kakuzu becomes our ally!"

"I see..."

After nodding, Kakuzu replied in a gruff voice, "I hope someday the Navy can revoke their positions! After all, I’m very keen on getting the bounty off them!"

"...."

Admiral Gomir lowered his head to drink his coffee, not daring to speak.

After a long pause, Gomir finally asked, "Where do you plan to go next, Mr. Kakuzu? The Pirates on this route have been hunted almost to extinction by you..."

"Baroque Works."

Kakuzu replied expressionlessly, "Now that the Navy has comprehensively increased the bounties on members of Baroque Works, even the most active among them already have bounties exceeding 500 million. I’m going to find their tracks and hunt their members."

"Then we’ll look forward to good news from Mr. Kakuzu."

Admiral Gomir slowly blew on his coffee, unable to help but frown, "The coffee is still as hard to drink as ever..."

After Kakuzu left with his money.

Admiral Gomir dialed Sengoku on the Radio Snail, "Marshal Sengoku, I privately inquired about Kakuzu’s views on the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

When Admiral Gomir spoke up here, his expression gradually became subtle, "The mindset of this bounty hunter seems somewhat problematic, as he isn’t moved by the allure of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. What he’s interested in is the current bounties of those Seven Warlords..."

"..."

Sengoku was also somewhat speechless.

The thought process of this bounty hunter is indeed unique!

The Navy Admiral sighed softly, "Forget it, anyway, my request to the World Government to revoke Doflamingo’s status as a Seven Warlords of the Sea was not approved..."

Although Doflamingo was defeated.

But Doflamingo’s status and Dressrosa’s location can still keep him stable for a while; after all, he is the Seven Warlords of the Sea with the largest territory, so Sengoku can only try to find another opportunity.

Marinford.

Sengoku helplessly handed his application to the goat, letting the small goat eat the application while reviewing his own documents.

"Hmm?"

Sengoku’s gaze gradually stopped, staring at a piece of document in his hands: "Yakushi Kabuto, during a mission, uncovered the power of the Transformation Fruit, captured the Baroque Works member Mr. 2 Bon Kurei, and applied for an exceptional promotion to Branch Major..."

After contemplating for several seconds, Sengoku looked at Yakushi Kabuto’s photo and made his decision: "Seems like a very smart kid... Promote him to Headquarters Major and send him to assist Drake in forming the SWORD Squad!"

Sengoku didn’t know what decision he had made.

Just viewing from this moment, this decision is very favorable for the SWORD Confidential Special Squad, at least the future development of this confidential unit is rapid.

Within a certain Navy Base.

Yakushi Kabuto saw the transfer order personally endorsed by the Navy Admiral, showing a hint of surprise, because he originally planned to first rise to Branch Major, then Branch Colonel, thereby gaining control of this Navy Base.

However, this Navy Admiral was generous enough to directly promote him to Headquarters Major, but why send him under Vice Admiral Drake?

Who exactly is this Vice Admiral Drake?

Does everything have to start from scratch?

However, after Yakushi Kabuto joined Vice Admiral Drake’s command with the transfer order, he discovered that currently, the real members of the SWORD Confidential Special Squad were only the two of them...

There is only one Rear Admiral and one Major!

Even this squad has never undertaken any mission, always in the preliminary stages of establishment.

Yakushi Kabuto immediately analyzed that this so-called SWORD Confidential Special Squad has not received much support from the upper echelons, constantly teetering on the brink of disbandment; he must find another path quickly, or else promotion will be hopeless.

If he wants the squad disbanded...

He must first persuade the squad leader, Vice Admiral Drake!

"Vice Admiral Drake."

Yakushi Kabuto pushed his glasses up, asking softly, "Do you really think the Admiral will continue to support our squad when there’s only the two of us?"

"Hmm... don’t worry, we can request support at any time."

Vice Admiral Drake sat on his chair, with a pair of boots on his desk, speaking softly, "Moreover, we will soon have a third member and our mission; the Admiral has already given us a suitable candidate.

We now need to find a member of Baroque Works named Uehara Naraku, develop him into a SWORD Squad member, and we can begin executing the first mission of the SWORD Confidential Special Squad!"

"..."

Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, falling into silence.

In an instant, Yakushi Kabuto judged this was not a conspiracy.

Because no matter what, no one could ever hide a conspiracy targeting Uehara Naraku.

The next moment, a gleam flashed across Yakushi Kabuto’s glasses as he glanced at Vice Admiral Drake.

It’s certain; this is a truly pitiable person.

To speak frankly, if possible, actually disbanding the SWORD Confidential Special Squad now would be the best choice for Vice Admiral Drake, letting everyone go their separate ways.

Unfortunately, he’s taking a dead-end path.

Yakushi Kabuto gazed at Vice Admiral Drake, seemingly seeing the shadow of Black Zetsu; perhaps this is what it means not knowing when to retreat?

"Don’t look at me like that!"

Vice Admiral Drake couldn’t help but cover his forehead, speaking solemnly, "Who knew the Baroque Works members were so hard to find, even CP couldn’t offer much help. Hey, newbie, do you have any idea?"

"No particularly good way."

Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses, speaking softly, "I captured a senior agent from Baroque Works with my own hands, and according to my observations, these Baroque Works members seem to be very active along the Alabasta route..."

"Kabuto, you suspect there’s a base there?"

"Not sure."

Yakushi Kabuto spread his palm, curved his mouth into a smile, "But I know there must be people who know the whereabouts of Baroque Works members there...

Because when I came reporting, I just received news that Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, openly declared he will expel all Baroque Works members in Alabasta, eliminating dangers to the people of Alabasta!"

"Hahahahaha... I thought the same thing!"

Vice Admiral Drake clapped his hands, appreciating, "Kabuto, Marshal Sengoku praised your cleverness personally; hope you won’t let him down... We will now set sail to Alabasta, quickly find that Uehara Naraku!"

"Yes."

Yakushi Kabuto slowly lowered his head.

If Yakushi Kabuto didn’t bow his head now, he might accidentally reveal his sympathy towards Vice Admiral Drake. What a pitiable Rear Admiral, he surely doesn’t know what he will face in the future, does he?