On the port of Enies Lobby.
Under Hatake Kakashi's command, the CP Department didn't care a bit about Admiral Uehara Naraku's safety as a hostage and directly surrounded the Red Hair Pirates!
Hyuga Hanabi furrowed her brows and glanced at Tenzo beside her: "Senpai, should we really not worry about injuring that person? Although I too think it's no big deal if he's killed, but after all, that man..."
"Uh..."
Tenzo shook his head helplessly, his voice carrying some hesitation and reluctance: "According to his strength, we shouldn't need to worry, right?"
"There's no need at all."
Uchiha Madara couldn't help but coldly hum, as he walked towards the Red Hair Pirates with the crowd of CP Agents. His eyes glanced at Hyuga Hanabi and Tenzo, lowering his voice: "Rather than worrying about that guy, it's better to worry about yourself!"
What is this little Byakugan girl from the Hyuga Family thinking?
Truly ignorant...
No, it's simply too unimaginative...
To even worry about Uehara Naraku getting hurt?
It's better to worry about the safety of the Red Hair Pirates instead!
Uchiha Madara is undoubtedly the most confident in Uehara Naraku, because no matter how strong he became in the past, Uehara Naraku would always demonstrate even greater strength!
That bastard...
He's really well-hidden!
Perhaps until the very last moment, that guy Uehara Naraku is willing to show a bit of what he wants others to see; all the ninjas and pirates present are victims of Uehara Naraku...
Not a single one is an exception.
"Vice Admiral Garp."
Hatake Kakashi walked up to Monkey D. Garp, looking at this complex expressioned Naval Hero, and slowly said: "Please don't worry, no one will rescue Fire Fist Ace. We've deployed over a thousand CP Agents from various departments. Regardless of who comes, it's impossible to rescue Portgas D. Ace..."
Apart from these Anbu ninjas...
And the countless Reanimation army!
Monkey D. Garp watched as the figures in CP uniforms grew more numerous, his expression grew colder, and he spoke somewhat dissatisfied: "Hmph, looks like that guy Yakushi Kabuto did a good job, the CP Department has this many people..."
Truly unexpected...
In just these few years...
Yakushi Kabuto actually recruited so many CP Agents, relying on the CP Department to gather intelligence and incidentally monitor the entire world, right!
Previous CP Chiefs had spent so many years trying to develop CP to this scale, their abilities were completely incomparable to Yakushi Kabuto!
Of course...
The most important reason is that Yakushi Kabuto could maximize the use of CP Department's intelligence.
It was precisely because of Yakushi Kabuto's ability to interpret intelligence and wisdom that Sengoku the Buddha fought for Yakushi Kabuto to obtain the authority to manage the CP Department. As a result, Yakushi Kabuto nurtured the CP Department into a colossal entity, even allowing him to now stand on equal footing with Sengoku!
"Our numbers aren't exaggerated because the construction standard for the CP Department is to independently handle a Four Emperors Pirate Gang..."
Hatake Kakashi scratched his head and softly spoke: "According to Kabuto's plan, we need to capture Red-haired Shanks before the world war involving Whitebeard and the Revolutionary Army arrives, allowing the Navy to face Whitebeard without any pressure..."
Vice Admiral Garp furrowed his brows, seemingly somewhat incredulous: "Just with the CP Department, do you plan to capture that guy from the Red Hair?"
Although Vice Admiral Garp witnessed Uchiha Madara's prowess and roughly knew that he was Yakushi Kabuto's recruited help, wanting to crush a Four Emperors Pirate Gang or even capture their captain is extraordinarily difficult!
"Ha..."
Hatake Kakashi watched the surging CP Agent crowd and then glanced at Uehara Naraku beside Red-haired Shanks, speaking idly: "Anyway, there's not going to be any unexpected events..."
Just as they were still chatting, Uchiha Madara and four Reanimation-transformed shadows launched an attack on the Red Hair Pirates!
Under their lead, hundreds of Anbu ninjas and Reanimation ninjas in CP uniforms rushed forward with Ninja Blades in hand!
The entire dock instantly turned into a battlefield!
The sounds of slaughter echoed on this Enies Lobby!
Uehara Naraku glanced at the approaching CP Agents, then turned to Red-haired Shanks beside him: "So, can I hide away for now? I feel like they might kill me as an annoying thorn in their eyes..."
"As you wish."
Red-haired Shanks casually said, unconcerned about Uehara Naraku, who he viewed as useless. His hand grasped his sword hilt and slowly drew his Western Sword: "Seems like we've truly come to a remarkable place..."
"Yeah..."
Benn Beckman gazed at the charging Uchiha Madara, his brows furrowed: "Quite the trouble... another guy from the Uchiha Clan!"
Benn Beckman scanned the whole battlefield, speaking gravely: "But we can't stay here long. Marinford and Enies Lobby aren't far apart, I reckon someone has already directed the Naval main forces from Marinford to come over..."
The Naval main forces and CP Department's onslaught...
The Red Hair Pirates can absolutely not withstand it!
Just as the port of Enies Lobby fell into chaos, Holy Land Mary Geoise and Marinford had already received the news.
The Straw Hat Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates have invaded Enies Lobby!
The little pirate gang in the front doesn't matter, but the purpose of the Red Hair Pirates invading Enies Lobby is crystal clear, especially since Red-haired Shanks had only recently proposed to the World Government the release of Ace, which was rejected by the Five Elders...
Unexpectedly, this guy wants to take Ace back directly!
Marinford.
Navy Headquarters Base.
Navy Admiral Sengoku the Buddha hung up the radio snail with a grim face: "Enies Lobby has sent word that the Red Hair Pirates have entered Enies Lobby, attempting to take Fire Fist Ace. That old Whitebeard still hasn't moved, but Red Hair wants to strike first!"
This Red Hair... always causing trouble!
Right now, the Whitebeard Pirates aren't even anxious yet!
"That's quite normal..."
Yakushi Kabuto leisurely took a sip of juice, maintaining a calm demeanor, showing not the slightest shock at Red Hair's invasion of his jurisdiction.
Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his glasses, calmly flipping through the documents in his hand, slowly continuing: "Red-haired Shanks has always had the courage, but daring to invade Enies Lobby at this time is clearly a provocation to the World Government and the Navy's prestige..."
"Kabuto..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru slowly folded her palms, quietly asking: "Aren't you worried about Fire Fist Ace being taken away by Red-haired Shanks?"
"There's no need to worry about impossible things."
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head, calmly continuing: "And I received the news a bit earlier than Admiral Sengoku. I've already dispatched the Three Great Admirals of the Navy Headquarters to Enies Lobby to assist in intercepting the Red Hair Pirates..."
Because the Navy is preparing for a world war.
As the Navy's highest combat force, the Headquarters' Three Great Admirals naturally won't miss out. Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru have already moved out from Marinford to Enies Lobby to assist in the siege of the Red Hair Pirates.
"..."
Admiral Sengoku's expression didn't look too good.
Lately, Yakushi Kabuto has become increasingly audacious at Marinford, even directly bypassing him, the Navy Admiral, to command the Headquarters' Three Admirals!
"Oh, also, there's one more thing."
Yakushi Kabuto's fingers tapped his cup, raising his head to look at Sengoku the Buddha, a smile playing at his lips: "Recently, the Headquarters' Vice Admiral, Uehara Naraku, whom Admiral Sengoku personally promoted, has already been captured by the Red Hair Pirates..."
"..."
Admiral Sengoku's expression stiffened.
Ever since Sengoku forcibly promoted Uehara Naraku as Navy Vice Admiral to assert his authority in front of Yakushi Kabuto, this Vice Admiral has left quite a bit of trouble!
Now...
This Uehara Naraku really has no qualifications to be a Headquarters Vice Admiral. Previously, in Log Town, letting the Revolutionary Army leader Dragon escape due to inaction had brought Sengoku quite a bit of embarrassment. Now he's been captured by Red-haired Shanks...
This truly makes Sengoku feel completely humiliated!
Yakushi Kabuto looked at Sengoku's expressive face and laughed, continuing: "What's interesting is that Red-haired Shanks actually plans to use Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku as a hostage to propose an exchange for Fire Fist Ace at Enies Lobby, presenting a remarkable display..."
The remarkable part...
Is not the incompetence of Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku.
What truly makes Yakushi Kabuto excited, is Red-haired Shanks' audacity, which is beyond imagination, isn't this feeling like living too long already?
Sengoku frowned, already guessing Enies Lobby's approach; regardless, Enies Lobby would never release Fire Fist Ace for one Uehara Naraku.
"You haven't agreed to Red Hair's demands, have you?"
Sengoku removed his glasses, speaking in a low voice: "Speaking of which, is Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku already deceased then?"
"Hmm?"
Yakushi Kabuto's brow furrowed slightly, unfolding slowly, a mysterious smile gracing his face: "No, according to my knowledge, Vice Admiral Naraku is still living well. It looks like he'll live longer than anyone in the future..."
Nonetheless, hearing Yakushi Kabuto's words, Sengoku the Buddha merely cast a cold glance at this young rival; he only thought Yakushi Kabuto targeted Uehara Naraku again.
Sengoku's hand laid on the table, looking at Yakushi Kabuto, speaking coldly: "Before the war arrives, it's best not to incite any internal conflict... Vice Admiral Uehara is also part of the impending world war, and every bit of strength is crucial for the Navy!"
"How could that be?"
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head lightly, laughing as he looked at Sengoku: "Before the war arrives, I wouldn't want to weaken the Navy's strength either... Because I am a part of the Navy!"
"That's good."
Sengoku slowly nodded, speaking in a deep voice: "When the Enies Lobby incident is over, if Vice Admiral Uehara Naraku is still alive, then let's transfer him back to Marinford!"
"Whatever..."
Yakushi Kabuto nonchalantly waved his hand.
This Navy Chief Inspector lowered his head slowly, but as Yakushi Kabuto bowed his head, a sarcastic and odd smile flashed at the corner of his mouth.