The office of the Navy Admiral.
Aokiji couldn't help but scratch his head.
Clearly, he just spaced out for a moment, and somehow he missed something critical. Why did Marshal Sengoku and Yakushi Kabuto almost fall out...
How did Uehara Naraku get promoted?
And it was personally promised by Marshal Sengoku!
Clearly, Yakushi Kabuto and Uehara Naraku are on the same team, right!
Although Aokiji didn't know what happened, he was very sure about one thing: Marshal Sengoku definitely got fooled!
At this moment, Navy Admiral Sengoku considered himself a victor.
Because Sengoku knew that even if Uehara Naraku might be threatened by Yakushi Kabuto in the future, he had already temporarily saved the Navy from being destroyed by Yakushi Kabuto.
"Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku."
Sengoku sat back down and solemnly began, "Now let's talk about the Akatsuki organization. After you finish your debriefing, go to the logistics department to select a suitable vice admiral's warship and carry out your justice on the seas!"
After speaking, Sengoku turned to Yakushi Kabuto and ordered coldly, "Vice Admiral Kabuto, I remember intelligence used to be recorded by you. There's still no issue with you personally recording it, is there?"
"..."
Kabuto's face darkened.
The next moment, he slowly nodded, a cold smile on his lips, "Then let's hope Vice Admiral Naraku can provide us with some more detailed intelligence!"
Kabuto really looked like a villain right now!
If Aokiji, Kizaru, and Akainu didn't know Kabuto's true identity, they'd really think Kabuto would land Uehara Naraku in a fatal situation someday!
Damn...
These two guys...
Can act better than imagined!
It's really unimaginable how complicated Marshal Sengoku's feelings will be when he finds out Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto are actually in cahoots...
Even...
This Navy Admiral personally promoted the leader of the Akatsuki!
"Ugh..."
Aokiji rubbed his hair hard, his face becoming gradually awkward. When Sengoku finds out about these things, will he get a heart attack?
Aokiji could only hope that after being the Navy Admiral for so many years, Sengoku must have nerves and a heart as tough as Vice Admiral Garp's...
But the things that happened here...
When the truth comes out in the future, even Vice Admiral Garp, a well-experienced and strong-willed Navy hero, might find it difficult to handle...
Kizaru and Akainu soon reacted as well.
The expressions of the three Navy Admirals gradually synchronized again, feeling a bit unable to bear watching what was happening in this office.
However...
What happened next was even harder to watch.
A Navy Admiral considered the leader of the Akatsuki his subordinate, trying to extract intelligence from him. Is that damn amusing?
They'll just believe whatever they're told...
Moreover, the one analyzing the intelligence is also a member of the Akatsuki, Yakushi Kabuto!
Uehara Naraku, holding a glass of juice, sat in a chair and spoke with a difficult expression, "Shall I start from the beginning... According to the intelligence I received from Wano Country, it should have been three years ago when the Akatsuki suddenly sent troops to occupy Wano Country."
Sengoku frowned slightly before speaking, "I remember you contacted us and mentioned this; a war broke out between Hundred Beast Kaido and Akatsuki, and they lost. Have you found out the details of this?"
"I did, but I don't dare to believe its authenticity."
Uehara Naraku nodded slowly and continued, "According to the Akatsuki, the entire Hundred Beast Pirates were defeated by a woman... no, they were defeated by a god."
"Vice Admiral Naraku, that's not funny at all."
Kabuto's pen paused, and he questioned calmly, "I remember the leader of Akatsuki is a powerful man. It's said that even rebel Uchiha Sasuke refers to the leader as the true god!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku slowly lowered his head.
Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru exchanged subtle glances.
At this moment, they finally understood why Yakushi Kabuto was considered Uehara Naraku's top confidant. If Kabuto wasn't fit to be a top confidant, it would be crazy!
Damn it...
Kabuto isn't only strong, but also perceptive, able to always look out for Uehara Naraku's interests, including preserving his dignity...
Clearly in the Navy Admiral's office, surrounded by Sengoku, Garp, and Vice Admiral Tsuru, how could Kabuto praise Uehara so bluntly?
And not arouse anyone else's suspicion.
This skill...
Truly can't be taught!
Uehara Naraku remained silent for a while before shaking his head and speaking in a low voice: "It is said that woman is protected by the leader of Akatsuki. I have not truly seen the woman, but I have heard her name should be Otsutsuki Kaguya, though this is just hearsay..."
"It's alright, that's enough."
Marshal Sengoku slowly nodded, hesitatingly opening his mouth to say, "The name Otsutsuki Kaguya indeed sounds like that of a king or princess; her identity should indeed be extraordinary. Let's temporarily put her on the most dangerous list first!"
"Just having such a name makes her a dangerous person..."
Yakushi Kabuto also nodded, continuing to ask, "Vice Admiral Naraku, please continue telling the stories you heard in Wano Country!"
"Hmm..."
After Uehara Naraku nodded, his expression gradually became serious: "Apart from Otsutsuki Kaguya, accompanying her in occupying Wano Country, there's also a large-scale ninja army...
I have seen ninja activities in Wano Country countless times before. These ninjas don't seem particularly strong, just part of the armed forces Akatsuki uses to conquer Wano Country, but they are very alert, so I didn't dare to engage with them much."
"Hmm, well done."
Sengoku nodded approvingly, spreading his palms and continuing, "Go on; tell us more about what has happened in Wano Country over the past few years..."
"Yes..."
Naraku nodded and continued seriously: "Since Akatsuki occupied Wano Country, the leader of Akatsuki has been reclusive, rarely appearing in Wano Country. The entire country is managed by Akatsuki's top officials..."
Naraku thought for a while before continuing: "Shortly after the war between Akatsuki and the Hundred Beast Pirates ended, the two groups formed an alliance, which was the opportunity I used to infiltrate Wano Country...
I must say, their alliance seems very solid. Kaido is even willing to completely withdraw from Wano Country for Akatsuki, abandoning his factories and handing over all his businesses to Akatsuki..."
Naraku picked and chose many stories, most of which were about the alliance between the Hundred Beast Pirates and Akatsuki, as well as Akatsuki's core members.
These are all valuable intelligence for the Navy.
Unfortunately, Naraku did not manage to uncover who the leader of Akatsuki is, merely speculating that it might be a powerful swordsman.
Because...
It is said the leader of Akatsuki has a hobby of collecting legendary swords.
The famed swords of Wano Country, Kitetsu ll, Enma, and Ame no Habakiri, are all said to have ended up in the hands of Akatsuki's leader, becoming part of his collection.
"Is that so?"
Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses and closed the file in his hand: "Whether these are rumors or not, it seems we have gathered enough information..."
"Yes..."
Uehara Naraku nodded hesitantly.
Actually, telling a convincing story this time was a bit challenging for Naraku because his story wasn't exactly captivating as it would only become gripping when the truth is revealed in the future...
His story will be truly enthralling.
"Well then, Vice Admiral Naraku, you should go have some rest!"
Marshal Sengoku waved his hand, speaking softly: "If there are any doubts, we'll come to you again. After you have rested, you can take up the position of Vice Admiral!"
"Yes... um..."
Uehara Naraku displayed a bit of awkwardness on his face, as if he was somewhat timid and fearful of the Marshal Sengoku: "Sir Marshal, may I set off now? I wish to stop Mr. Luffy..."
"Of course."
Sengoku nodded, glancing at Aokiji, speaking with intention: "It's just right, you can take Kuzan along with you on the way, as he happens to be patrolling the front half..."
"Huh?"
Yakushi Kabuto looked at Sengoku, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "To be honest, Sir Marshal, you seem worried I might be a threat to Vice Admiral Naraku... There's no need to worry so much, everyone here knows I'm not a bad person..."
"..."
Sengoku didn't respond to Yakushi Kabuto, his gaze still fixed on Aokiji, evidently not believing Kabuto and wanting Aokiji to protect Uehara for a while on the way.
If a newly appointed Navy Vice Admiral were to be harmed due to Yakushi Kabuto harboring a grudge...
That would truly damage the prestige of this Navy Marshal!
As for Kabuto claiming he isn't a bad person...
Even the pigeons raised in Marinford won't believe that. In less than three years, Yakushi Kabuto rose to such a high position, how could he possibly have a pure heart!
Aokiji scratched his head, a somewhat helpless expression appeared as he nodded: "Alright, then I'll accompany the journey as far as I can!"
"Wait..."
Vice Admiral Garp broke into a hearty laugh: "Let this old man go instead! I haven't seen that brat Luffy in a long time... hahahaha..."
"No way!"
Aokiji immediately refused Garp.
Because Aokiji was somewhat worried that Garp, an old Navy veteran who has been highly respected, might fall victim to Uehara Naraku's schemes.
This kind of incident...
Akainu was just the precedent.
Sengoku also rejected Garp's proposal.
Because Sengoku understood his old friend's nature, he might not get tough with Monkey D. Luffy on the battlefield. If a Navy Hero were accidentally exposed with issues, it could easily create troubles within the Navy.
Moreover...
Garp has more important matters to attend to.