"Don't block the way!"
Smoker glanced irritably at Uehara Naraku and couldn't be bothered with this small fry. Is this the wayward person Tina was talking about?
Smoker's lower body suddenly turned into a plume of white smoke, propelling him into the air, bypassing Uehara Naraku and rushing towards Hoshigaki Kisame and Nico Robin!
Uehara Naraku watched as Smoker charged forward, his face tense, and he looked towards Tina: "Hey, Colonel Tina, what's going on? That's the Vice President of Baroque Works, Nico Robin, and he's definitely not someone Smoker can handle!"
"Smoker doesn't think so."
Colonel Tina clenched her fist and said in a deep voice, "I've already told Smoker everything, he will definitely..."
Before Colonel Tina could finish, she saw Smoker being directly knocked away by the fishman named Hoshigaki Kisame wielding a large sword!
What kind of pirate is this who has a bounty of fifteen million Belly?
Colonel Tina stared incredulously at the Shark Skin Greatsword in Hoshigaki Kisame's hand, which had turned black after hitting Smoker, and a hint of shock appeared on her face.
"That's... Armament Haki!"
"What's Haki?"
Uehara Naraku seemed like a complete newbie.
After asking this question, Uehara Naraku continued to question: "Why did you have to come over when you know Baroque Works' target is Captain Smoker? That guy called Kisame can handle a Vice Admiral!"
"Sorry, Tina has to let you down!"
Colonel Tina lowered her head, and a layer of black covered her fist. The next moment, she suddenly raised her head, her gaze shifting slowly to the fishman who was shredding Smoker.
"The Navy... cannot retreat!"
The next moment, Colonel Tina flew forward towards Hoshigaki Kisame!
Two Navy Headquarters Colonels simultaneously attacked Kisame. As Zephyr's students, they too listened to their teacher's teachings and were adept at Dual Haki!
Unfortunately, Hoshigaki Kisame's combat strength was greater!
Hoshigaki Kisame kicked Tina away, wielding the Shark Skin to push back Smoker, then quickly formed hand seals with his fingers and unleashed a massive stream of water!
"Water Release: Bursting Water Wave!"
The water surged instantly, turning the entire square into a lake, submerging the two Navy Colonels!
One Water Release Ninjutsu made them lose the ability to resist!
Hoshigaki Kisame moved freely in the water as he would on land, appearing on top of Smoker, his Shark Skin Greatsword suddenly expanding, biting into Smoker's body, fiercely absorbing his Haki and stamina.
"You've lost, Mr. Navy."
Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, a hint of pride on his face: "Is there really a Logia-Type Fruit user as pitiful as you?"
"Bastard..."
Smoker, completely worn out, raised his head.
Just as this Navy Headquarters Colonel wanted to stay stubborn, Hoshigaki Kisame casually hoisted his Shark Skin and spoke disdainfully: "Humph, killing a waste like you would dirty my Shark Skin Greatsword..."
Hoshigaki Kisame slowly walked away from the square, his cold voice echoing through the square: "Let's go, Miss Robin... Uehara Naraku, I'll leave this place to you, kill these two Navy Colonels!"
"Yes, Mr. Kisame."
Uehara Naraku responded respectfully.
Nico Robin reluctantly reached out her palm, covering her forehead, and followed Hoshigaki Kisame away from Log Town's square.
Is this... just an act?
And why are Hoshigaki Kisame and Uehara Naraku working so seamlessly together!
It's as if Uehara Naraku really is just a small fry!
After they left.
The water receded like a tide.
Uehara Naraku walked towards the square with a grim expression, taking Smoker's weapon, the jitte, trembling as he raised it aiming at Smoker.
"Sorry..."
Uehara Naraku gritted his teeth, a trace of an unpleasant expression flashed across his face: "Captain Smoker, I have to follow Baroque Works' orders now, if there's anyone to blame... it's only because you refused to listen to my advice!"
"Hey, Uehara!"
Colonel Tina watched this scene, her expression flustered, the next moment she saw Uehara Naraku swinging the jitte onto Smoker!
Under the effect of the Seastone at the tip, Smoker's body couldn't turn into smoke, the jitte striking him flew him into the air, he sprayed a string of blood beads from his mouth!
After landing, Smoker immediately fainted, life unknown.
"Smoker!"
Colonel Tina's voice was somewhat panicked!
But the next moment, she had to slowly turn her head, watching Uehara Naraku holding the jitte walking towards her, a bitter smile appeared on her face.
"Colonel Tina."
Uehara Naraku lowered his voice, whispering an explanation: "I only knocked Captain Smoker unconscious, timely rescue could still save him...
Sorry, Colonel Tina, I can't defy Baroque Works' orders, now that Mr. Kisame has gone far, I should be able to ensure your safe survival..."
"Tina... understands."
Colonel Tina slowly closed her eyes, then abruptly opened them, speaking softly: "Tina will remember this day, next time we meet... Tina will definitely not disappoint you!"
"It won't matter."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, his gaze slowly revealing a hint of fear: "You Navy people can never understand the terror of Baroque Works; the boss of Baroque Works is a man just one step away from the world's apex!"
Uehara Naraku gripped the jitte tightly, seemingly wanting to draw a shred of courage from the weapon, he continued softly: "Even the Navy has to compromise with him... he is the true demon of this world!"
After speaking, Uehara Naraku swung the jitte in his hand violently, and said in a deep voice: "Stop dreaming that you can handle Baroque Works! The people of Baroque Works are real monsters!"
Uehara Naraku forcibly planted the jitte beside Colonel Tina's head. He gazed at Colonel Tina's face with a hint of regret in his voice: "Colonel Tina, remember... stay far away from the whirlpool of Baroque Works!"
Absolutely... absolutely don't come to sacrifice your life again! The Navy headquarters will definitely not let you provoke the boss of Baroque Works!"
"..."
Colonel Tina silently watched as Uehara Naraku departed. Her eyes showed a trace of confusion, which turned into steadfast determination in the blink of an eye.
The port of Log Town.
Uehara Naraku boarded the warship and accepted a cup of juice from Hoshigaki Kisame. He sighed deeply and said, "It's been a long time since I've performed so seriously... Last time, my acting in front of Admiral Aokiji was far too exaggerated."
"Will they believe in Lord Uehara?"
Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, chuckling as he asked, "If they don't believe it, wouldn't it be a waste of our efforts!"
"Hehe..."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Nico Robin, smiling as he said, "Whether the Navy believes it or not, in a few days we'll find a chance for Robin Miss to ask Admiral Aokiji, won't it?"
"..."
Nico Robin held her forehead, displaying a wry smile on her face: "If Aokiji knows what's happened these days, he will surely scold me..."
Since following Uehara Naraku...
Her status, as the Vice President of Baroque Works, steadily rose.
It probably won't be long before her bounty reaches a billion.
Uehara Naraku clapped his hands softly and said: "Alright, first let's go to the Sea Restaurant Baratie!"
The warship took them away afterwards.
Only then did the Navy soldiers rescue Smoker and Tina. Colonel Tina reported the situation regarding Baroque Works immediately upon reaching the Navy base.
Vice Admiral Tsuru immediately realized the seriousness of the situation; however, the Navy lacked intelligence on Baroque Works and decided to find someone to contact that potential Navy spy within Baroque Works.
They also planned to investigate Baroque Works thoroughly!
That little member seems to be called Uehara Naraku?
Navy Headquarters.
Marinford.
Admiral Aokiji and Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp returned to Navy Headquarters after unsuccessfully pursuing the Black Spade Pirates.
Navy Admiral Sengoku seemed oblivious for dispatching two actors to chase the Black Spade Pirates — ensuring they would not succeed.
Monkey D. Garp was a grandfather who couldn't lay a heavy hand on his grandson.
Aokiji had already received some of Sasuke's intelligence from Uehara Naraku, who indeed did not lie. The vice-captain of the Black Spade Pirates, Uchiha Sasuke, was very adept at restraining his abilities.
If not for Sasuke's restraint, Aokiji might not have returned. Though both suppressed their fight, he sustained a burn mark on his arm.
The Akatsuki members...
They are truly terrifying!
Monkey D. Garp strolled into Marinford, a doughnut in his mouth, mumbling: "I don't know if I'm overthinking, but it felt like that Uchiha Sasuke kid bears some semblance to that bastard Rayleigh... It wouldn't be surprising if Ace really ended up as a Pirate King!"
Except for his incredibly arrogant nature.
Otherwise, Uchiha Sasuke, vice-captain of the Black Spade Pirates, really seemed similar to Pirate King Gol D. Roger's vice-captain Rayleigh!
The way Uchiha Sasuke and Portgas D. Ace interact also strongly resembles Roger's and Rayleigh's rapport.
No matter what Sasuke says, even if he curses his captain, Ace wouldn't retort; yet, if Ace decided on something, even if it was wrong, Uchiha Sasuke would just call him an idiot and do as ordered.
Most importantly...
Uchiha Sasuke's power.
Not only does Uchiha Sasuke master many peculiar Ninjutsu, he is also proficient in Kenjutsu; furthermore, Uchiha Sasuke is skilled in the Supreme King Haki!
Sasuke's spiritual power is incredibly strong!
He is knowledgeable.
His strength is extraordinarily formidable.
His combat intellect is also flexible.
Anyone who meets Uchiha Sasuke inevitably believes that this vice-captain could undoubtedly aid Portgas D. Ace in claiming the title of Pirate King!
With a near-perfect vice-captain, even an idiot could become a Pirate King!
Gol D. Roger and Portgas D. Ace, father and son—were their instincts for finding vice-captains always so accurate?
It's really outrageous...
When Admiral Aokiji and Vice Admiral Garp entered Sengoku's office, Navy Admiral's expression was much darker than they expected.
"Hey, Sengoku!"
Garp swaggered down in front of Sengoku, casually saying: "Weren't we already prepared for failure when we pursued Ace? After all, Ace found a perfect vice-captain!"
"Shut up!"
Sengoku, with a gloomy expression, shook his head and anger flashed in his eyes: "Since Portgas D. Ace has already entered the New World, we'll just see how long he can survive amidst those villains!"
After speaking, Sengoku glanced at Garp and said in a deep voice: "Now I want to discuss another matter! There's also been chaos in the first half and the East Sea... Do you know about the Baroque Works organization?"
Sengoku continued speaking as Garp remained unmoved: "Based on intelligence from our informant within the Baroque Works...
This criminal company is about to rob the entire East Sea; they've already defeated Smoker stationed in Log Town and Colonel Tina who went for inspection!"