Marinford.
Three shadows fell to the ground.
They were three different people, but spoke the same words, "Sasuke, I thought you would change your view of me somewhat as you grew up, but it seems you're just the same..."
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke's gaze shifted slightly, gripping the Kusanagi Sword tighter: "Damn... do you want to threaten me with my brother's soul again?"
The three people who suddenly appeared were the Uchiha trio manipulated by Uehara Naraku, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Madara, and Uchiha Obito!
Uchiha Sasuke had already guessed it!
But...
Today, Uchiha Sasuke finally decided to reveal the truth!
"I already know very clearly, no matter what I do, no matter how much I do, you will never let go of my brother's soul!"
Indeed.
Uchiha Itachi's existence is a shackle to Uchiha Sasuke, yet Uchiha Sasuke's existence is also a chain to Uchiha Itachi?
Going on like this...
One day, someone will definitely break down!
Uchiha Sasuke bit his lip, his gaze swept over the three people before him, resting on the Orange Battleship in Marinford's inner harbor, his voice turning cold: "Uehara Naraku, even now, you still want to hide behind the scenes!"
"Uchiha Sasuke!"
Yakushi Kabuto's voice carried a hint of anger, Yamata no Orochi suddenly vanished, and his figure appeared in front of everyone.
At this moment, Yakushi Kabuto... his face was colder than ever!
"Uchiha Sasuke..."
Yakushi Kabuto's pupils gradually took on a colorful hue, his voice turning sinister and terrifying: "Do you know what you're saying?"
In Sage Mode, Yakushi Kabuto exuded a distinct aura, with eight thick snake tails behind him, adding to his terror!
This aura is indeed enough to scare ordinary people...
However, most of those present possess advanced Haki, each of them top figures on the sea, their Haki slightly emanating, stopping Yakushi Kabuto's intimidating aura!
"I am very clear."
Uchiha Sasuke did not look at Yakushi Kabuto, his forehead slowly breaking into a cold sweat, still staring at the man on the distant Orange Battleship: "Uehara Naraku... I put in a thousand times more effort than before... Now I also want to try... to see your limits!"
As soon as these words were spoken...
Uchiha Sasuke knows very well that he has no way back!
Arriving on this ocean, Uchiha Sasuke has broken through his shackle, working hard to train the world's power, maintaining past training intensity and constantly becoming stronger!
Especially after fighting Uchiha Madara...
Uchiha Sasuke slowly realized that he might abandon his past impressions to challenge the once distant Uehara Naraku...
Possibly making himself stronger!
Uchiha Sasuke unleashed his Supreme King Haki, this Haki charged straight at the Orange Battleship, finally letting everyone present confirm the name Uchiha Sasuke spoke...
It was Uehara Naraku.
Just when everyone present heard Uehara Naraku's name, they faintly felt they misheard, that no matter how it sounded, the name seemed off...
Sengoku's form instantly reverted from the golden Buddha to his body, his eyes trembling: "Hey, Uchiha Sasuke, did you say the wrong name! How could Uehara be the leader of Akatsuki!"
"Uehara..."
Garp's face was full of confusion.
This Uehara Naraku should not be the one they know, right?
Because Uehara Naraku's performance in the Navy had never been good, often having bad luck, seeming to clash with the Navy...
This person...
Really seems dangerous!
"No, the brat Sasuke didn't say it wrong!"
In Garp's mind suddenly appeared a photo he once saw, of Uehara Naraku squinting and smiling on a wanted poster!
At that time...
Garp immediately sensed malice!
But Garp and Sengoku argued, so he didn't pursue it further. After all, Garp thought dangerous figures would eventually surface!
Later...
Uehara Naraku not only showed no danger but was gradually transformed into a qualified Navy, it was simply miraculous.
Now...
The danger has finally emerged!
Sengoku the Buddha's mind gradually settled down, his gaze also falling on the Orange Battleship, his heart sinking bit by bit...
So...
Everything they did was in Uehara Naraku's sight?
Whether contacting the Whitebeard Pirates or the Revolutionary Army, Uehara Naraku was watching, even actively helping...
Moreover, Sengoku the Buddha had never felt Uehara Naraku's strength...
However, having a powerhouse like Uchiha Sasuke open his mouth to challenge Uehara Naraku wasn't false, was this guy hiding so deeply?
No...
This isn't surprising!
Because no one had ever thought Yakushi Kabuto possessed the power to stand at the peak, but he never showed it...
So, as the leader of Akatsuki, Uehara Naraku...
It's not surprising at all that he's hiding his true power!
Dark King Rayleigh's expression also turned a bit strange when Uchiha Sasuke revealed Uehara Naraku's true identity, vaguely reminding Rayleigh of that day.
That morning, Rayleigh had just played around with Uehara Naraku;
That afternoon, Shakky was suddenly captured by a Navy Admiral…
On the execution platform, Shanks also had a strange look in his eyes. The Uehara Naraku that Uchiha Sasuke mentioned was really the same Uehara Naraku that they, the Red Hair Pirates, once captured? It's just too strange!
No matter how you think about it…
That Vice Admiral doesn't seem like the leader of Akatsuki!
Monkey D. Luffy knelt beside Ace, whispering, "Hey, Ace, why does your comrade want to challenge Uehara…"
"Because he's the one Sasuke fears the most!"
Ace's expression subtly changed, and he couldn't help but whisper, "The leader of Akatsuki… ever since I met Sasuke, he never dared to mention that person's name. I occasionally had my suspicions… but I never thought the name Sasuke would say would be him…"
"Hide, infiltrate, undercover, spy."
Sabo, kneeling on the other side of Ace, spoke with a somewhat grim expression: "These are all the tricks of the CP Department and Akatsuki... But I also never thought that my memory recovery depended entirely on that encounter when Mr. Uehara helped rescue Dadan and happened to meet us…"
No matter what...
You would never expect it!
Isn't Uehara Naraku obviously a hidden good guy?
If it weren't for Uehara Naraku, Sabo would not have found his lost memories and wouldn't have had the chance to reunite with his brothers Luffy and Ace…
Especially since Monkey D. Dragon always wanted to recruit Uehara Naraku to join their Revolutionary Army and become an undercover agent within the Navy.
But who would've thought...
That guy is the king of spies!
Sabo's face still showed disbelief, slowly revealing a determined smile: "Truly... unexpected…"
After all…
Uehara Naraku's demeanor is too friendly!
Only Whitebeard Edward Newgate, who always believed in Uchiha Sasuke, followed Sasuke's gaze to that distant Orange Battleship in the inner harbor…
There…
Stood a young man who had been sipping juice all along.
No matter what kind of war broke out outside, he never left the Orange Battleship after the battle started, and neither the Navy, Pirates, nor the Revolutionary Army ever troubled him.
It was Uehara Naraku.
After hearing Uchiha Sasuke's words, Uehara Naraku still held his cup, slowly sipping the juice inside, as if everything outside had nothing to do with him.
Even though outside was a war that could decide the fate of the world…
Uehara Naraku's calm demeanor here truly seemed out of place!
The gazes of all these top powerhouses were fixed on Uehara Naraku, and he continued to drink his juice slowly until he completely finished it, calmly placing the cup on the ship's railing.
Uehara Naraku's body eerily floated in midair, his gaze overlooking Uchiha Sasuke, who challenged him, his expression gradually becoming as still as a deep well.
At this moment…
Uehara Naraku's aura changed dramatically!
His body seemed to become abyss-like!
Everyone clearly felt their Observation Haki probing or Supreme King Haki's testing vanish upon touching Uehara Naraku's body!
He appeared to be an ordinary human…
Yet he was like a black hole capable of absorbing everything!
At this moment…
No one could deny…
This mysterious youth was definitely the leader of Akatsuki!
As the leader of the most mysterious force on this sea in this era, no matter what strange powers he possesses, it's no surprise!
This man…
Is the mastermind behind the destruction of the World Government!
This man…
Is the supreme leader who subdued two of the Four Emperors' Pirate Gangs!
This man…
Is the puppet master pulling all the strings, involving everyone in the war!
This man…
Is the one who completely upheaved this world!
The top warriors on the battlefield gradually stopped their fights, each looking up at Uehara Naraku in the sky with complex expressions on their faces.
They had never seen this side of Uehara Naraku before…
Apart from core veteran members of Akatsuki like Hoshigaki Kisame and Kakuzu, who were smiling, everyone's expression turned somewhat serious!
Because they knew…
This war was finally reaching its true climax!
Uehara Naraku's gaze fell on Uchiha Sasuke, his eyes somewhat clear, seemingly without any anomaly…
Yet when Uehara Naraku's gaze landed on Uchiha Sasuke, it made Sasuke suddenly tense up inside!
Uehara Naraku stared at Uchiha Sasuke, speaking expressionlessly: "Everything proceeded as I anticipated, Sasuke, you ultimately chose to join them…"