Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 539 - 437: Should I Continue to Stay Undercover Beside Her?

Chapter 539: Chapter 437: Should I Continue to Stay Undercover Beside Her?

Navy Headquarters.

Marinford, Marshal’s Office.

Sengoku the Buddha, after hearing Drake’s report and making a decision, sighed and said, "For the position of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Kakuzu is our most ideal candidate!"

Sengoku the Buddha took out a document and continued in a deep voice, "As a bounty hunter, Kakuzu won’t plunder civilians, at least he won’t harm them."

"That’s not necessarily so."

Sitting across from him, Vice Admiral Tsuru softly remarked, "I’ve heard of his reputation. That bounty hunter is very greedy. If he becomes a Warlord and starts plundering legally, the harm to the sea could be even greater."

"I will send someone to talk to him."

Sengoku handed the document to Vice Admiral Tsuru and calmly said, "Take a look at this news first! Another Warlord of the Sea, Jinbe, was captured by the Black Spade Pirates yesterday. It’s said they did it to stop them from challenging Whitebeard..."

"Whitebeard has always protected Fishman Island..."

Looking at the intelligence, Vice Admiral Tsuru said frankly, "It’s quite normal for Jinbe to do this. If he were killed by the Black Spade Pirates..."

"That would be just right."

Sengoku the Buddha calmly continued, "After the war against Crocodile ends, I’ll discreetly send someone to talk to that Fishman called Hoshigaki Kisame. We must have him take Jinbe’s place on Fishman Island to maintain the sea’s balance."

Sengoku the Buddha said softly, "Crocodile, Jinbe, two Warlords of the Sea have had issues in succession. One position is reserved for Kakuzu, the other for Hoshigaki Kisame."

"Then what about what you earlier told Vice Admiral Drake, about having Hoshigaki Kisame, Sasori, and Deidara compete?"

"Just a little deception for those pirates."

Sengoku the Buddha remained remarkably calm, not feeling any shame, as he continued, "I didn’t expect that Crocodile’s power would exceed our expectations.

Major Uehara Naraku from the SWORD Squad had already warned us, but we underestimated his remarks and his power."

"We still don’t know about the situation on that end..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru’s eyes showed a hint of worry, "This operation was rushed due to pressure from the World Government. We should have gathered more forces and made thorough preparations before acting."

"Humph, they must be anxious about Pluto’s whereabouts!"

Sengoku’s face showed some dissatisfaction, "Those old guys never care about the lives of the navy. Fortunately, this time, the SWORD Squad made no blunders. There’s an element of luck involved, but the SWORD plan has proven to be viable."

"Hmm."

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slowly.

This time, Drake led an assault on the Baroque Works and Crocodile, and some trouble occurred. It was almost by luck that the mission was a success, but the navy didn’t have to pay a high price for it.

If the navy were to formally launch an assault against a Warlord of the Sea and their forces, at least one Admiral would need to be deployed, with an entire fleet and full complements of soldiers.

Alabasta.

After both sides reached an agreement here.

Hoshigaki Kisame, Sasori, and Deidara immediately headed for the desert center to assist Admiral Aokiji in the assault on Crocodile. By the time they arrived, the battle was already at its peak, with Crocodile controlling the endless sand to violently assault Aokiji’s ice wall!

"Magnet Release: Gold Sand!"

Sasori’s fingers rapidly flicked, manipulating both the Third and Fourth Kazekages in succession, causing the magnets and gold sand in the yellow sands to emerge, instantly forming a sturdy wall that blocked the sandy attack!

"Water Release: Great Bursting Water Wave!"

Hoshigaki Kisame was not to be outdone, spewing out a torrent of water from his mouth. The mighty water wave cascaded down from the sky, transforming into a vast lake that drowned Crocodile’s sandstorm!

"Mr. Crocodile."

Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, a ferocious smile on his face, "We meet again! I didn’t expect so many people would be after your head..."

"Hoshigaki Kisame, Sasori, Deidara..."

Upon seeing them, Crocodile’s gaze slowly shifted, and he coldly remarked, "Seems like Nico Robin’s ability to pick allies is questionable..."

That woman...

How did she manage to pick a bunch of traitors?

At this moment, Crocodile felt like Nico Robin was deliberately sabotaging him, wondering how so many powerful individuals infiltrated Baroque Works.

"At least there’s one thing Miss Robin didn’t get wrong."

Hoshigaki Kisame drew his Shark Skin blade with a light chuckle, "She picked individuals with good abilities... Oh, except for that Uehara Naraku, who doesn’t seem to have much strength."

"Pfft..."

Standing on the Clay Giant Bird, Deidara couldn’t help but let out a chuckle and nodded quickly, "That guy in the Baroque Works really does have some issues with his strength..." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

It sounds like they don’t think much of Uehara Naraku, huh?

Vice Admiral Drake slightly furrowed his brow. He wasn’t too fond of these people belittling Uehara Naraku, who was under his direct command.

Yes, although Uehara Naraku may not be very powerful, he has more of a sense of justice than anyone in Baroque Works, and his life is far more valuable than that of any pirate in Baroque Works.

Crocodile manipulated yellow sand to form a dense sand ball that surrounded him, his expression becoming grim and terrifying.

"A bunch of bastards... showing up at this time..."

"Mr. Crocodile..."

Hoshigaki Kisame grinned and swung Shark Skin, slashing through the sand ball. Looking at Crocodile, he chuckled softly, "Only at this time can your price go higher!"

"Do you think you’ve already won?"

A mass of yellow sand suddenly floated from beneath Crocodile’s feet, lifting his body into the air. Under his control, an endless sea of sand surged from all around!

"Of course we’ve won!"

Deidara casually threw out Clay Winged Flying Birds, giggling as he said, "Hahaha, you don’t know a thing... how can you fight us, hahaha!"

The Clay Winged Flying Birds suddenly appeared beside Crocodile, directly blowing up the sand beneath his feet!

Crocodile’s figure plummeted instantly!

"Water Release: Water Rushing Wave!"

Hoshigaki Kisame spewed a wave of water from his mouth, soaking Crocodile’s body, preventing him from using the Sand-Sand Fruit’s elementalization!

Sasori of the Red Sand manipulated the Third Kazekage to shoot out black magnets, piercing through Crocodile’s body, pinning him to the spot!

Looking at the wound on his shoulder pierced by magnets, a thick tail suddenly grew from Crocodile’s back, pulling him out of the predicament.

"I have to leave for now..."

Crocodile’s expression was grim; even with the help of the One-tailed Shukaku to heal his wounds, the enemies he faced were not easy to deal with.

Hoshigaki Kisame was too much of a counter to his abilities...

Adding the strange abilities of Sasori and Deidara, along with Admiral Aokiji watching like a hawk...

This place is unbearable!

A great chase across Alabasta began!

Crocodile, almost covered in wounds, was fleeing all over Alabasta. He had been on the run for days, with his pursuers chasing him like a cat playing with a mouse!

Every time he wanted to stop and rest, those chasing him would appear right behind him. In these days, Crocodile could neither rest nor replenish his strength, only desperately heading to nearby cities.

For Crocodile, the only good news was that Nico Robin seemed not to have abandoned him, even contacting him via Radio Snail to escape together.

"Mr. Crocodile."

Nico Robin’s voice was somewhat leisurely: "I’m about to leave Alabasta, want to leave with me? I’ve heard everything..."

"Hmph..."

Crocodile snorted coldly, his voice sinister as he said, "I thought you would betray me too..."

"I was betrayed too!"

Nico Robin sighed, softly saying, "As the Vice President of Baroque Works, I can no longer stay in the first half of the Grand Line, but entering the New World without companions will be very dangerous..."

"Prepare a fast ship and wait for me at the port!"

Crocodile ordered coldly, his voice sinister as he continued, "If I find out there’s a problem..."

"Rest assured."

Nico Robin chuckled, glancing at Uehara Naraku beside her, and softly continued, "We have a homeless advanced agent on our ship, and we just lack a strong captain now!"

After saying this, Nico Robin hung up the phone.

There was a hint of hesitation in Crocodile’s expression, uncertain whether to trust Nico Robin, given that every organization she had been with was destroyed...

Damn it...

Why hasn’t he learned his lesson!

Unfortunately, apart from Nico Robin, there wasn’t anyone he could trust in Alabasta, as Crocodile never believed in the power of comrades or subordinates, so he had hardly any at all.

As for the advanced agent Nico Robin mentioned, it’s probably the weakest one, Uehara Naraku?

Because he’s weak, is he loyal?

Crocodile didn’t have time to ponder, as his pursuers arrived again, forcing him to choose to believe Nico Robin for now; he must leave Alabasta no matter what!

Alabasta, Port.

Nico Robin hung up Crocodile’s Radio Snail.

Uehara Naraku dialed Vice Admiral Drake’s Radio Snail, softly saying, "Vice Admiral Drake, I’ve encountered Vice President Nico Robin, but I’m not strong enough to defeat her.

But now she’s inviting me to leave Alabasta with her for the latter half of the Grand Line... Hmm? You want me to continue staying around her?"