It feels awesome to have cheat codes.
Especially when you can also use modification hacks while cheating.
As a qualified cheater, Uehara Naraku handles it with incredible ease; for some ordinary mission rewards, he simply changes them to increase his attributes.
Nico Robin's two missions directly provided Uehara Naraku with over ten thousand points of life energy and Dual Haki, which is probably enough for him to roam freely in the First Half of the Grand Line.
Of course, given Uehara Naraku's current power, he could probably even roam around freely for a while in the Second Half of the Grand Line.
Because most of the Chakra inside him is used to maintain the operation of the Naruto World, the remaining powers converted into Pirate World powers still keep a significant advantage, such as Dual Haki and Elemental Power akin to Devil Fruits.
Moreover, Uehara isn't afraid of Seastone.
However, the main quests in the Pirate World are relatively simple, mainly to lay the groundwork early on and avoid attracting the attention of the World Government, so Uehara Naraku only temporarily brought his original elite team.
Main Quest: Become the mastermind winner of the Summit War, Main Quest Progress 0%.
Originally, Nagato and the remaining members also wanted to come along, but as the Naruto World had just entered into the right track, Nagato still needed to handle various matters there.
As for Konan and Otsutsuki Kaguya, they also had to stay behind for the time being...
After all, when Uehara Naraku carries out missions, it's usually quite murky, and he doesn't really want Konan to see his unbecoming side just yet.
Thus, only the following members came to the Pirate World temporarily:
Art Duo: Deidara, Sasori of the Red Sand.
Immortal Duo: Kakuzu, Hidan.
Loyal Confidant: Hoshigaki Kisame.
Wandering Child: Uchiha Sasuke.
Intelligence Personnel: Zetsu.
Spy Members: Yakushi Kabuto and a bunch of Reanimation Puppets.
Uehara Naraku was reviewing the current roster of the Baroque Works while listening to Nico Robin talk about the latest news from the sea.
"...the new mayor of Water Seven City, Iceberg, has taken office..."
"...and then there's this year's Super Rookie, the captain of the Black Spade Pirates, Portgas D. Ace, who created a big story with his Flame-Flame Fruit powers. Just entered the Grand Line and already destroyed a port, probably aiming to pass through Shampodi into the second half..."
"Hold on a second."
Uehara Naraku suddenly stopped Nico Robin, slowly raised his head, and asked, "Where is this Super Rookie now?"
"He should be arriving at Shampodi soon, right?"
Nico Robin sat on the table next to Uehara, her long legs, clad in tight shorts, slowly crossed. She picked up a bounty order from beside her and handed it to Uehara Naraku.
Uehara Naraku looked at the unusually happy freckled young man on the bounty order, and couldn't help but show a smile on his face: "Looks like he loves to smile, should be easy to get along with..."
"..."
Nico Robin couldn't quite understand what Uehara meant, but she continued, "Such people don't last long in the Grand Line. Because Portgas D. Ace claims he's going to take Whitebeard's life..."
Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world!
Nico Robin found it hard enough to survive even in the Second Half of the Grand Line, let alone the First Half. But Whitebeard was one of the Four Emperors who dominated the Second Half of the Grand Line!
"Not a bad idea."
Uehara Naraku slowly nodded his head, then suddenly his voice became serious: "Sasuke, would you like to hang out with his Black Spade Pirates for a while?"
"Hmm?"
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Uehara Naraku put down the bounty order, turned to look at Uchiha Sasuke, and said softly: "This pirate named Ace, he's a good brother! Go and take over Itachi's task! Go undercover by Portgas D. Ace's side!"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke's expression was somewhat hesitant. He slowly nodded and said, "I can, but joining a team might not be that easy..."
"Very simple."
Uehara Naraku turned to look at Black Zetsu, spoke softly, and said: "Then I'll leave it to Senior Zetsu... Find a way to get Sasuke into the Black Spade Pirates as soon as possible, definitely before Portgas D. Ace challenges Whitebeard."
"...Okay."
Black Zetsu nodded quietly.
At this moment, Black Zetsu's heart was still and unmoved; based on its understanding of Uehara Naraku, it probably figured that the man named Portgas D. Ace was in trouble.
"How long do I have to go undercover?"
Uchiha Sasuke furrowed his brows and said in a serious tone, "If you're going to make me go undercover for too long..."
"Don't worry!"
Uehara Naraku chuckled softly as he picked up his juice, and said slowly, "At most three years, three years later, I'll definitely let you come back!"
"Three years?"
Uchiha Sasuke's face hesitated instantly.
Uehara Naraku took a sip of juice, then casually continued: "Just so you can travel around this world during this time, and hone your Kenjutsu, see if you can learn Haki... but don't eat Devil Fruits or the like."
Nico Robin: "..."
What does this person take Devil Fruits for?
Those are treasures of the sea, and they're actually dismissive of such power!
"I understand."
Uchiha Sasuke slowly nodded and continued, "If I'm not happy there, I'll contact you anytime to leave."
"Whatever."
Uehara Naraku waved his hand nonchalantly and said softly, "Just remember to tell me in advance so I can force you to stay in that pirate crew."
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
Damn, can't he speak like a normal person!
After Uehara Naraku finished speaking, his gaze continued to wander, landing on Kakuzu and Hidan. He couldn't help but rub his forehead, "Senior Kakuzu and Hidan, try hunting a few Devil Fruit users for now. Let's see if we can get Senior Kakuzu a Fruit power, and earn some operational funds along the way!"
"Alright."
Kakuzu slowly nodded and said softly, "This world feels like paradise; it's very easy to make money, with bounty orders everywhere..."
"There are still dangers..."
Uehara Naraku shook his head with a light smile and continued, "But it doesn't matter; once you're near death, I'll arrange for a Reanimation to teleport you away at any time."
"Haha, whatever!"
Hidan twirled his scythe and stabbed it into his own chest, laughing mischievously, "No matter which world I'm in, the Evil God will always bless me!"
"Shut up!"
"..."
Nico Robin watched Hidan's actions, a flicker of shock passing over her face. If she wasn't mistaken, that scythe definitely pierced his heart!
So this guy is also a monster?
"And, Kabuto..."
Uehara Naraku's gaze suddenly moved, landing on Yakushi Kabuto. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, "I trust your learning capacity and espionage skills. Go join this world's Navy and provide intel for me."
As a spy.
Yakushi Kabuto is undoubtedly the most suitable person to join a place like the Navy, where light and darkness coexist. He's been the most perfect spy in history!
After speaking, Uehara Naraku added, "If you encounter any trouble in the Navy, let me know. I'll deal with anyone who stands in your way to promotion..."
Moreover, Uehara Naraku wants to hunt Vice Admirals and even Admirals. If part of the Navy's upper echelons could be turned into his own people...
The style of this world might become a bit too beautiful...
"Yes, Lord Naraku."
Yakushi Kabuto slowly nodded, a smirk curling at his lips as he spoke with a light laugh, "I also happen to want to study the power in this world."
Uehara Naraku doesn't have many spies to arrange for now, mainly putting Yakushi Kabuto and Sasuke in the Navy and Whitebeard Pirates camps, respectively.
After all, his main mission is essentially the Battle of Marineford.
Aside from that, other places aren't really suitable for planting operatives.
However, the protagonists of this world haven't appeared yet. He'll find a way to design it later, but those are small matters, as the Straw Hat Pirates didn't seem to play much of a role in the Battle of Marineford.
Uehara Naraku's gaze slowly wandered and landed on Nico Robin. He tossed a list to her, speaking calmly, "Get myself, Hoshigaki Kisame, Deidara, and Senior Sasori into Baroque Works as soon as possible!"
"Yes."
Nico Robin slowly nodded before continuing, "But... Crocodile actually doesn't trust Baroque Works' subordinates. He's always used them as tools for his schemes..."
"I know."
Uehara Naraku leaned back in his chair, chuckling as he said, "Being a tool isn't bad. I believe Mr. Crocodile will make a good leader."
Once Crocodile comes into contact with him...
It's uncertain who will become whose tool...
Uehara Naraku had already planned out the blame Crocodile would take in the future. He just wondered if the guy could handle it...
Uehara Naraku stretched out his hand, and a cluster of water gathered in his palm as he continued softly, "A leader who can take the blame for his subordinates is a good leader..."
This is one of the powers he acquired after arriving in the Pirate World: Elemental Power of Water, which allows his body to become water and control water using his abilities.
Water, coincidentally, is Crocodile's nemesis.
Moreover, he possesses Armament Haki, which counters Logia Fruits. If Uehara Naraku wishes, he can handle Crocodile however he wants!
"..."
Upon hearing Uehara Naraku's words, the expressions of the people present immediately became subtle.
In other places, leaders voluntarily take the blame, whereas Uehara Naraku's leaders are forced to! And perhaps even after they die, they still have to continue taking the blame!
"Let's go! Everyone, start your actions!"
The cluster of water in Uehara Naraku's palm evaporated into steam and vanished. He stretched lazily and sighed softly, "I can't wait to work for Mr. Crocodile..."
Nico Robin: "..."
Sounds like this person is quite diligent!