Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 560 - 455: Uehara Naraku... Really Isn’t Human

Chapter 560: Chapter 455: Uehara Naraku... Really Isn’t Human

Uehara Naraku was quite pleased.

Because, according to his plan, Crocodile didn’t encounter any unexpected events and walked straight into the trap he had set.

Now...

It’s finally time to settle the score!

"..."

Crocodile’s expression was clearly not happy.

Crocodile came to this desolate island intending to show the Navy a lesson, to let them know the Sand Crocodile is not someone to mess with... But now, it seems like he walked right into a trap!

Crocodile’s expression gradually became sinister, and he immediately directed his question to the One-tailed Shukaku inside him: "Shukaku, what’s going on here?"

This Shukaku, how could it provide false information!

The laughter of the One-tailed Shukaku turned malicious: "Hehehehehe... Crocodile, how would I know? The person you should be asking is sitting right in front of you!"

"..."

Crocodile slowly lifted his head and looked at the three people at the wooden table. Aokiji and Akainu, two Admirals of the Navy Headquarters, sat on either side, while that guy Uehara Naraku sat at the head position...

This seating arrangement is a bit ridiculous.

"Hmph, could they really be Navy Admirals!"

Crocodile’s eyes narrowed slightly; he knew he probably couldn’t escape now, so he asked the person he was most familiar with in a low voice: "Hey, Uehara Naraku, what’s going on? How are you here with these two Navy Admirals?"

"We’re waiting for you..."

Uehara Naraku smiled as he looked at Crocodile, spreading his hands wide: "Sit down quickly, Captain, I have so much to say to you... Now Robin should have taken the ship away, so no matter what, you can’t escape!"

"..."

Crocodile’s face didn’t look very good, and he slowly asked word by word: "Did Nico Robin betray me and sell me out to you?"

"No, Captain."

Uehara Naraku patted the table and tilted his head, laughing as he spoke: "This is actually a long story. Don’t be in a hurry; let’s sit down and talk slowly..."

"Hmph..."

Crocodile snorted coldly, looking displeased, as he sat in the last position at the wooden table, his eyes flickered slightly, observing the two Admirals of the Navy Headquarters beside him.

Uehara Naraku looked at Crocodile, squinting his eyes, and said with a light chuckle: "First, let me introduce myself to you, Captain... I have quite a few identities; where should I start..."

"Quite a few... identities..."

Crocodile stared intently at Uehara Naraku, speaking in a gloomy voice: "It seems like you also have connections with the Navy, huh... Originally, you’re a traitor too!"

"That’s honestly said..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, slowly closing his hands, and the corners of his mouth curled upwards, showing a smile full of meaning: "You guessed wrong on one thing; everyone who betrayed you... has always been my people!"

Uehara Naraku continued speaking with a light chuckle: "Hoshigaki Kisame, Deidara, Sasori, Nico Robin, all of them are my subordinates... As for those in the Baroque Works who refused loyalty to me, I sent people to clean them all out long ago!"

Uehara Naraku looked at Crocodile’s unusually splendid expression and his smile only grew deeper: "Back then, the Baroque Works had already been gutted by me! Of course, this had nothing to do with you because you never cared about the Baroque Works..."

"Bastard..."

Crocodile couldn’t help but grit his teeth.

Though it was true he never cared about the Baroque Works as Uehara Naraku said, it didn’t mean Crocodile enjoyed being toyed with!

This bastard...

Uehara Naraku continued slowly: "You thought you were controlling everything from the shadows, but actually everything of yours was under my control... It’s a pity that it’s so hard to win your trust, so I had to think of another way."

Uehara Naraku extended his fingers, pointed at Crocodile, and said softly: "That was to place the One-tailed Shukaku inside your body; it is my pet... How does it feel? Its power is pretty good, right?"

"..."

Crocodile’s expression changed drastically!

The One-tailed Shukaku was his greatest reliance; it was only because Shukaku was willing to lend him power that Crocodile dared to act so recklessly!

Earlier, Crocodile already suspected there was something wrong with Shukaku...

However, to hear Uehara Naraku personally admit that Shukaku was his setup still left Crocodile filled with disbelief. If that was the case, hasn’t his life always been in Uehara Naraku’s hands!

Crocodile slowly clenched his fingers, speaking in a deep voice: "Then what’s your purpose for staying by my side all this time?"

"For fun."

Uehara Naraku’s words made Crocodile’s forehead jump!

What the hell kind of reason is that!

Simply for fun, he came to mess with him?

"Actually, I didn’t want to either."

Uehara Naraku sighed lightly and spoke softly: "Originally, I just wanted to stay in the Baroque Works, wholeheartedly serving Mr. Crocodile, occasionally helping you assault Marinford, attack Mary Geoise, kill a few Heavenly Celestial Dragons or something..."

"..."

Crocodile’s expression was subtle.

What kind of messed-up service is this!

What boss in the world would dare to let you serve him this way!

Should he be grateful the Baroque Works disbanded early? If Uehara Naraku actually did these things, he would probably be hunted down by the Navy and World Government everywhere!

Uehara Naraku sighed a meaningful sigh: "It’s a pity... Captain Crocodile... You only made me an intermediate agent and never wanted to promote me..."

Uehara Naraku looked at Crocodile, his face filled with grievance: "Do you know how serious the consequences are of not giving a hardworking employee promotion and raise? This diligent employee would directly destroy your company!"

"...Shut up!"

Crocodile’s face looked awful; he stared intensely at Uehara Naraku and said: "An employee like you brings misfortune to whoever hires you..."

"No, no, no, that’s mistaken..."

Uehara Naraku waved his hand lightly and said: "My previous boss was particularly lucky; after his company went bankrupt, he gained a stable and long-lasting job from me..."

"..."

The expressions of the others present were subtle, your former boss went bankrupt and ended up as your employee, is this so-called good luck?

That unlucky boss...

Just how bad can it get!

Aokiji and Akainu’s gaze slowly fell on Crocodile, the Sand Crocodile must be that unlucky boss, right?

"Just say it!"

Crocodile looked at Uehara Naraku and spoke in a deep voice, "Uehara Naraku, who the hell are you, and what was your purpose in following me all this time!"

"Ah, I’m just an ordinary god!"

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed, continuing, "The purpose of staying by your side all along was simply to see your current expression..."

"..."

Crocodile was full of question marks.

Aokiji and Akainu were exasperated.

What kind of devil’s rhetoric is this!

Uehara Naraku chuckled and explained, "Mr. Crocodile, actually, your luck isn’t bad. Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, there are seven people in total, and after picking around, I finally chose you as someone who can take the blame...

The pity is, you’re just too lousy, only wanting to nest in Alabasta. When will you become the Pirate King like that? You’re supposed to be the man who becomes Pirate King; how can you just stay in Alabasta being just a Warlord of the Sea!

So I secretly manipulated Baroque Works, got others to wreak havoc on the seas, and attracted numerous strong enemies for Baroque!

Until forcing the Navy to determine to act against Baroque Works, I then secretly colluded with the Navy and sold out your identity."

"..."

Crocodile’s expression grew uglier.

Damn it.

This guy sure has the nerve to talk!

Baroque Works had always been low-key, but ever since recruiting Uehara Naraku’s group, the entire style of Baroque Works changed drastically...

It was like it had an irreconcilable grudge against the whole world...

Pressuring him, the behind-the-scenes boss of Baroque Works, to not dare show his face...

However, the one who was pulling Baroque Works into such a dangerous situation, Uehara Naraku, secretly colluded with the Navy and directly sold him out, making him take all the blame!

Damn it...

Confusedly taking one big black pot after another!

Damn it, how can this bastard Uehara Naraku be such a scoundrel!

Uehara Naraku rubbed his forehead, smiled at Crocodile, and continued, "But I quickly realized your strength was too weak.

Even simulating a seemingly evenly matched battle with Admiral Aokiji for the World Government was not achievable, so I gave you Shukaku..."

Uehara Naraku picked up the juice on the table, took a sip, and continued, "From that moment, everything of yours was also in my grasp..."

Uehara Naraku’s face gradually showed a trace of regret, "I was pushing you towards the sea, planning to go to the New World with you, have you provoke the Four Emperors of the New World, and climb all the way to Impel Down or straight to hell, but unfortunately, an unforeseen event occurred..."

"..."

Crocodile no longer knew what his expression was...

Damn it, Impel Down is the deep-sea prison!

What kind of climbing is this, he’s never heard of climbing to Impel Down in all these years!

Every other captain talks about climbing to become Pirate King, and this bastard wanted him to climb to the great prison or go straight to hell...

Can’t he consider if what he’s saying is even human words before speaking?

Uehara Naraku looked at Crocodile, furrowed his brow, and said, "Hmm? Captain Crocodile, isn’t this the time you should be asking me what the unforeseen event was?"

"..."

Crocodile took a deep breath and said, "What unforeseen event?"

"Not telling you."

Uehara Naraku’s one sentence nearly choked Crocodile, and he continued, "If you had come to save me, I would still be your ship doctor... unfortunately, you actually abandoned your companion!"

"Fortunately, I didn’t come to save you..."

Crocodile spoke through gritted teeth, "If I had saved you, who knows how long you’d keep jerk around like a puppet of yours!"

"Sigh..."

Uehara Naraku shook his head and sighed, "Mr. Crocodile, isn’t it quite good? Sometimes ignorance is bliss, isn’t it?"

"Bastard!"

Crocodile clenched his fists tightly, his face dark, "What exactly is the purpose behind everything you’ve done to me!"

"I already said."

Uehara Naraku lifted his head and gazed at Crocodile’s face, smiling as he spoke, "Now I actually just want to see what kind of expression you make after I’ve wrecked your plans and turned your life into this mess..."

"Bastard!"

Crocodile felt his mind go blank.

Endless anger instantly drowned his reason, and he only wanted to suck all the moisture from Uehara Naraku right before him, turning him into a mummy!

Uehara Naraku looked at Crocodile’s fluctuating and somewhat fierce expression, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Hmm, this expression is truly brilliant, I find it quite satisfying... Mr. Aokiji, Mr. Akainu, what do you two think?"

"..."

Aokiji and Akainu remained silent.

The two admirals from the Navy Headquarters, who usually didn’t get along, had a surprisingly unanimous thought at this moment.

Uehara Naraku, this guy... is truly inhuman.