There has never been a scene like this on the ocean.
A group of great figures standing at the pinnacle of the world has gathered here, whether it's the peak of the Pirate World or the Navy and Revolutionary Army, they are all standing on the same front.
Whitebeard Edward Newgate.
Navy Admiral, Sengoku the Buddha.
Navy Hero, Iron Fist Garp.
Vice Captain of the Roger Pirates, Dark King Rayleigh.
And the world's most notorious criminal, who just arrived by their side, the Revolutionary Army leader, Monkey D. Dragon.
Each of these names is renowned, and many people have practically grown up hearing their names, even idolizing them.
However, the enemy they face now is only one!
The leader of Akatsuki...
The most terrifying man they've ever encountered in their lives!
Uchiha Sasuke released his hand from his stomach, slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, lifted his head to look at Uehara Naraku in Ascension Mode, and solemnly cautioned, "Be very careful... No one has ever defeated Uehara Naraku in this state, not even a god!"
Even the always arrogant Uchiha Madara once suffered at the hands of Uehara Naraku in Ascension Mode, even being defeated by a single punch!
Without Uchiha Sasuke's warning, everyone present knew very well of Uehara Naraku's power, just his Supreme King alone was already far beyond what anyone here could handle!
Just as everyone was on full alert, Uehara Naraku's figure once again disappeared from their view, forcing everyone to fully unleash their Observation Haki!
"Dragon Claw Fist!"
Monkey D. Dragon suddenly extended his hand, turning it into a jet-black claw, tightly gripping an incoming fist!
This moment was truly critical!
Even Dragon was somewhat amazed!
Relying on his instincts, Dragon abruptly intercepted Uehara Naraku's assault, but shockingly, just by taking this punch, the base of Dragon's palm split open, and a cracking sound echoed from his wrist!
This was the sound of bones cracking!
"Is just half the strength too much to handle?"
Uehara Naraku slowly shook his head, suddenly retracted his fist, and delivered a swift side kick, directly sending Dragon flying!
As Dragon's body soared through the air, Uehara Naraku instantly extended his hand, delivering the final blow!
"Armament: Release!"
"Too fast..."
Dragon's face twitched, as his body was instantly covered in Armament Haki, attempting to protect himself, "Armed Cover!"
However, Uehara Naraku's Haki was even more overwhelming!
A powerful Armament transformed into a shockwave, sweeping over Dragon's body, isolating and breaking Dragon's Armament Haki with Uehara Naraku's collision, directly hitting Dragon!
The leader of the Revolutionary Army was smashed into a pile of rubble, unable to rise, leaving people completely unsure of whether he was dead or alive...
No one expected that Uehara Naraku would defeat this pinnacle figure of the Revolutionary Army with just three moves!
They had only crossed paths for a few seconds...
And Monkey D. Dragon had already been defeated!
The scene unfolded so astonishingly that everyone present couldn't even react before Dragon had been overwhelmed by Uehara Naraku...
Garp's expression changed abruptly.
As a veteran of the Navy, although Garp never interfered with Dragon's activities, he didn't have much interaction with his son either. At this moment, Garp swiftly rushed towards Dragon's direction!
Only after Garp cleared away the wreckage did he finally breathe a sigh of relief...
Even though Monkey D. Dragon was covered in blood, making it impossible to assess the severity of his injuries, it seemed he had merely fainted from the immense impact...
"No need to worry."
Uchiha Sasuke cautiously watched Uehara Naraku and said solemnly, "For those who are useful to Uehara Naraku, he won't easily kill them. Death before him is even a luxury..."
At this point, Uchiha Sasuke continued, "Don't think this is a good thing... Under his control, life can be worse than death... Even if we die here, he has ways to toy with our souls!"
This was Uchiha Sasuke's personal experience...
Uehara Naraku possessed the power to control life and death cycles, even attempting suicide depended on his whims. Even in true death, Uehara Naraku had the means to resurrect someone through Reanimation...
Under the leader of Akatsuki...
No one had a chance to escape!
Unless they could defeat Uehara Naraku or completely seal him!
Killing Uehara Naraku wasn't something Uchiha Sasuke even contemplated, because in his knowledge, Uehara Naraku had ways to evade death...
Even if Uehara Naraku truly died... perhaps his soul would find another form of immortality like his past life, the Six Paths Sage!
Uehara Naraku slightly shook his head, sighed, "Sasuke, is this really how you see me?"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke was silent for a moment.
The next moment, a drop of cold sweat rolled down Uchiha Sasuke's forehead, his voice gradually lowered, and he said in a low voice, "If you can still be called human..."
This remark...
Uchiha Sasuke had wanted to say it for a long time!
When Uehara Naraku asked such a question, did he not consider how many inhuman acts he had committed?
Just as Uchiha Sasuke uttered this sentence, Uehara Naraku disappeared from the sight of everyone again, his figure ghostly and elusive!
Even when Observation Haki sensed Uehara's movements…
The people present felt that they might struggle to keep up with his speed!
"That move… is Soru!"
Garp's eyes flashed with astonishment as he suddenly vanished from beside Dragon, returning to the battlefield: "Sengoku… Uehara is using the Six Techniques of the Navy!"
However…
Uehara Naraku's mastery of the Six Techniques is exceptional!
Compared to others who stomp the ground, Uehara Naraku has already combined Moonwalk and Soru, allowing him to step on air and disappear instantly!
No…
It should be said…
Is his speed so fast that he can step on air… or should it be said that the air, under his control, seems as solid as the ground!
"It's that Sasuke kid…"
Whitebeard Edward Newgate immediately sensed Uehara Naraku's attack, and this time the target was Uchiha Sasuke!
Whitebeard swung his fist toward the perceived location, a white light emanating from his fist, aiming to intercept Uehara Naraku's assault!
It must be said…
The power in Whitebeard's fist is tremendous!
Especially since Whitebeard also utilized his Fruit Power!
It is reputed to be the world's most formidable Paramecia-Type: Quake-Quake Fruit, and this strike, imbued with the power of the Quake-Quake Fruit, hit Uehara Naraku directly!
Originally rushing to Uchiha Sasuke's side, Uehara Naraku was forced back half a step by the impact of Whitebeard's punch before he could dissipate the shockwave from the Quake-Quake Fruit!
Uehara Naraku frowned slightly, as the recovery speed in Ascension Mode swiftly healed his newly incurred injuries, though he couldn't help but glance at Whitebeard…
Truly not to be underestimated!
As expected of the man known as the world's strongest…
Compared to Uehara Naraku's surprise, Whitebeard's mouth involuntarily curled: "What a frightful kid indeed!"
After all…
Not just anyone can take that punch so easily!
Any ordinary Vice Admiral would be killed instantly, even Garp and Sengoku wouldn't dare to disregard Whitebeard's fist!
However, when Uehara Naraku took that punch, he merely retreated half a step, not showing any peculiar signs, seemingly unscathed…
"…"
Uchiha Sasuke's expression was slightly stunned.
Apparently, Uchiha Sasuke understands Whitebeard's state better, and even he didn't expect Uehara Naraku to be repelled by Whitebeard, albeit just half a step!
Yet Uchiha Sasuke wouldn't miss such a chance!
Red light flashed in Uchiha Sasuke's eyes as he swung his Kusanagi Sword, seizing the opportunity to strike Uehara Naraku, hoping to use this Supreme Great Blade to inflict serious damage!
"Hmm?"
Uehara Naraku raised an eyebrow, suddenly reaching out to pinch the Kusanagi Sword and kicked at Uchiha Sasuke's abdomen!
"Susanoo!"
The skeletal structure of Susanoo suddenly emerged around Uchiha Sasuke, the first form of Susanoo instantly appearing, solely to block Uehara Naraku's flying kick!
The purple Susanoo skeleton was shattered with one kick!
Fortunately, it bought Sasuke enough time, allowing him to swiftly retreat, freeing himself from Uehara Naraku's grasp!
"Troublesome…"
Uchiha Sasuke tightly furrowed his brows, glancing at the people around, speaking in a deep voice: "We absolutely can't let any of Uehara Naraku's attacks land, or else we might lose our fighting ability…"
"Uchiha Sasuke…"
Sengoku the Buddha gave Uchiha Sasuke a peculiar look and softly asked: "Before we started fighting, didn't he punch you once?"
"…"
Uchiha Sasuke shook his head, speaking in a grave tone: "If I'm not mistaken, his strength wasn't strong at that time, it was more of a test, probing the limits of our bodies…"
Even if it was just a probing strength…
It still left Uchiha Sasuke severely injured!
At that very moment, Uchiha Sasuke experienced a long-lost horror, the overwhelming force that shattered Susanoo with one hit, the power poised and ready in Uehara Naraku's hands!
"Gurarararara…"
Whitebeard laughed heartily, finally unfastening his robe, slowly crouching: "Then let this old man have a try too!"
Try to…
With all his might…
See if he can defeat the Uehara Naraku before him!