On this vast ocean.
Red-haired Shanks is famously nosy.
Or rather, this red-haired guy likes to stir things up.
The entire ocean was buzzing with the news that the Whitebeard Pirates planned to attack the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Hoshigaki Kisame, and also the rumors that Kaido intended to reignite the flames of war with Whitebeard around Fishman Island. And there he was, jumping into the action again.
Kaido snorted a burst of hot air from his nose, glaring angrily at the careless Shanks, gripping the Wolf Fang Staff in his hand tightly: "If you came here to mess with me, you picked the wrong day!"
"Don't say that..."
Shanks chuckled, waving his hand nonchalantly, grinning at Kaido: "I'm bored on this ocean; wouldn't it be fun for me to be your opponent?"
"Bastard!"
Jack the Drought stepped forward suddenly, snorted coldly, and transformed into a mammoth form, speaking in a booming voice: "Who do you think you are..."
"Jack!"
Benn Beckman interrupted Jack the Drought, slowly sipping his juice, giving a cold glance at the gigantic mammoth and continued: "If it's not the right time to speak, don't just open your mouth randomly..."
Uzumaki Naruto was a bit slow to react, he glanced at the mammoth beside him, extended his hand, and touched the mammoth, exclaiming: "Jack, is this your Fruit Power? It's amazing! How does an elephant have such long tusks!"
"..."
Jack the Drought's momentum instantly weakened.
This Uzumaki Naruto, what kind of odd Chief Inspector is he? Is his brain disconnected at such a time?
Even Kaido's face involuntarily darkened; did Akatsuki send someone with strength but no brains?
Jack the Drought twisted his head, looking down at Uzumaki Naruto, a cold sweat appearing on his forehead: "Hey, Naruto, now's not the time for that..."
"Hahahahaha..."
Shanks couldn't help but clutch his stomach, laughing heartily: "Hey, Kaido, the rookies on your ship are really cute... Hahahahaha..."
The entire Red Hair Pirates burst into laughter.
While those around were laughing loudly, Benn Beckman's eyebrows furrowed slightly, glancing at Uzumaki Naruto standing beside Jack the Drought...
Benn Beckman thought differently.
According to Benn Beckman's observation, those on the ocean with a pure heart or a thick nerve tend to be more focused on training and less distracted by external things...
In other words...
These thick-skinned, occasionally disconnected folks, because they are more focused, might stand at the peak of the ocean more easily than those with great wisdom.
Definitely a hard-to-deal-with character!
Moreover, these guys have a stubborn nature, often refusing to give up unless utterly defeated. Based on the information Beckman has, Uzumaki Naruto might likely possess this potential...
"Uzumaki Naruto, be serious!"
Kaido's face turned ugly as he reprimanded Uzumaki Naruto, his gaze shifting back to Red-haired Shanks: "Quickly finish off these meddling bastards; we still have to find trouble with Whitebeard!"
"Yes, yes..."
Uzumaki Naruto reluctantly released Jack the Drought's tusks.
Uzumaki Naruto slowly turned around, facing the Red Hair Pirates, his fists suddenly clenched, and a powerful aura instantly emanated from him!
"Then let's finish them quickly!"
Uzumaki Naruto's Golden Chakra Armor instantly spread, nine gigantic tails swaying behind him, his gaze fixed on the members of the Red Hair Pirates: "I'm eagerly waiting to meet Sasuke!"
It must be said...
When Uzumaki Naruto gets serious, he is indeed reliable.
As Uzumaki Naruto moved, the members of the Hundred Beast Pirates behind him drew their swords and guns, looking viciously at Red Hair's crew!
The members of the Red Hair Pirates, seeing the enemy across from them, smirked coldly and drew their weapons, each gradually gathering their strength.
Although the Red Hair Pirates had noticeably fewer members, their momentum was extremely strong, each of them almost a formidable fighter!
Punk Hazard was instantly on edge!
This battle was inevitable!
"Yasopp, assess that kid's skills..."
Benn Beckman shouted to a man standing behind him.
Before Benn Beckman finished speaking, a pirate standing behind Beckman suddenly played a gunslinger trick, holding his sniper rifle, directly aiming at Uzumaki Naruto.
Bang!
A bullet shot out!
A golden Chakra tail suddenly sprung from Uzumaki Naruto's body, fiercely swatting the bullet away, although the tail was pierced instantly!
But now is no time for amazement...
The war has been declared!
With that shot fired by Yasopp of the Red Hair Pirates, both sides rushed at each other, the two pirate crews instantly clashing!
Kaido swung his Wolf Fang Staff heavily towards Red-haired Shanks, marking the beginning of the battle between two of the Four Emperors!
Boom!
Shanks swung his Western Sword to block the Wolf Fang Staff!
Kaido's grip tightened abruptly, pressing down inch by inch: "Red Hair, I've got more men than you!"
"Numbers have never been an advantage, Kaido!"
Shanks smirked, dodged low beneath Kaido's Wolf Fang Staff, and suddenly slashed out, forcing Kaido back!
The youngest of the Four Emperors stomped the ground to pieces as he leaped into the air!
The tip of the Western Sword fell upon Kaido like raindrops, electric flashes sparking off him in an instant!
Kaido threw a punch, forcing Shanks back, glaring at the scene around him with a sullen expression: "Numbers… are an advantage!"
Though Kaido said this…
The reality of the battle told a different story.
With the battle just commencing, the Red Hair Pirates remained nearly undefeated, while the Hundred Beast Pirates, relying on sheer numbers, couldn't withstand the Red Hair Pirates' onslaught!
"Is that so?"
Shanks smirked, glancing around the unfolding chaos: "But now it seems, your chances of losing…"
Before Shanks could finish speaking, a youthful voice reverberated across the battlefield: "Ninpo: Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
In the next instant, hundreds of Naruto clones swarmed forth!
The figures of these Narutos seamlessly blended into the battlefield, his shouted Ninjutsu commands echoing, each Rasengan glowing with a black light!
"Armed: Chou-Haki Rasengan!"
No one should underestimate that name, however whimsical it might sound!
A member of the Red Hair Pirates quickly moved to intercept one of Naruto's clones, his upper body turning pitch black in an attempt to block with Armament Haki!
Yet, an Armed Rasengan struck him, piercing his defenses in an instant, the attack severely injuring him and disrupting his ability to muster his Haki!
Kaido's eyes gleamed.
Had this kid found a way to break through his defenses?
Fortunately, they were on the same side now. With the Akatsuki's powerful support, Kaido felt confident in winning any war!
As this thought crossed his mind, Kaido's gaze fell back on Shanks, coldly asserting: "Numbers still hold an advantage… Red Hair…"
"Seems I underestimated you!"
Shanks' expression turned faintly serious as he gradually raised his Western Sword, declaring solemnly: "Then allow me to give it my all!"
"Heh, a one-armed man like you…"
Kaido struck down with his Wolf Fang Staff, his face filled with disdain: "What right do you have to speak of going all out against me!"
The intensity of their battle escalated dramatically!
Meanwhile, on the Punk Hazard battlefield, the initially disadvantaged Hundred Beast Pirates managed to hold on with Naruto's support.
Under the momentum of over a hundred Narutos, the pirates launched a sudden counterattack, forcing the Red Hair Pirates to retreat!
Benn Beckman's expression darkened as he swiftly drew a pistol, firing to pierce the arm of a Naruto clone!
The Naruto clone immediately dissolved into smoke!
Keenly aware of their weakness with his reputedly astute mind, Benn Beckman fired again, hitting another clone's leg, which also vanished into smoke!
Beckman continued shooting down clones, loudly declaring: "These clones aren't real; they can't withstand any attack!"
"Beckman, I noticed!"
Yasopp signaled, chuckling as he loaded a bullet into his sniper rifle and without aiming, shot a Shadow Clone in the forehead!
This battle was truly tumultuous.
Though the Red Hair Pirates' fighting prowess was astounding, when facing regular members of the Hundred Beast Pirates, they seemed overwhelmed by Naruto clones just as they overwhelmed their opponents…
Honestly, the battlefield's situation was quite delicate.
The Red Hair Pirates never fell behind in wars mainly because Shanks would hold off the strongest, while Benn Beckman, almost as powerful as Shanks, would dominate the battlefield with impunity.
Now…
The situation had finally shifted.
Among the Four Emperor Pirate Crews, the Whitebeard Pirates also gained members capable of contending with Benn Beckman.
No, that's not quite right.
Uchiha Sasuke, who announced joining the Whitebeard Pirates, even defeated Beckman under tremendous strategic disadvantages.
So then…
Could Naruto of the Hundred Beast Pirates wield corresponding power?
"Hmm…"
Benn Beckman lit a cigarette, observing the rampaging Naruto on the battlefield, slowly exhaling a smoke ring as he approached Naruto.
"Another untested monster, huh?"