The Navy members left their warship with grim expressions.
The mood among the Navy was really not good, each one engraving the name of Baroque Works in their hearts with resentment.
Just as Tina was about to disembark, she stopped in front of Uehara Naraku, trying once again to persuade him: "Hey, don't do anything dangerous, Tina definitely..."
"Colonel Tina."
Uehara Naraku interrupted Tina, speaking softly: "This time, Baroque Works has left the Grand Line, planning to use this opportunity to raid the wealthiest places in the East Sea.
If you have time, please quickly head to the Navy Base in this town and inform Captain Smoker to be careful!
Because we've received orders from the boss, Captain Smoker is the strongest among the East Sea Naval officers. To plunder the East Sea, he must be dealt with first, so we've prepared a secret weapon to use against him!"
"..."
Tina's expression instantly turned serious.
The next moment, after slowly nodding, Tina left her warship, planning to immediately head to Log Town's Navy Base to find her friend Smoker!
Smoker is a Logia-Type: Smoke-Smoke Fruit Ability User.
If the members of Baroque Works have really prepared means to deal with Smoker, that's really not good, he must be notified quickly!
If Smoker is dealt with, even if reinforcements arrive, it would be too late to stop Baroque Works from plundering the East Sea!
"Tina understands."
After furrowing her brow, Colonel Tina left a statement before hurriedly departing: "Uehara Naraku, you must be careful, don't let them find you!"
If what Uehara Naraku said is true, then preparations must be made early; if false, it's of no consequence.
However, based on Tina's observations, she felt Uehara Naraku had no reason to deceive her.
Perhaps because of their interactions in recent days, she believed this person named Uehara Naraku was actually having second thoughts, but was still intimidated by the boss of Baroque Works...
Watching this beautiful Colonel hurriedly depart...
Hoshigaki Kisame walked over carrying the Shark Skin Greatsword, unable to help but grin: "Lord Uehara, are the Navy's intelligence always this low? After all these days she hasn't realized that Lord Uehara is the most formidable among us!"
"Kisame..."
Uehara Naraku sighed softly: "Isn't it because my acting skills are superb?"
"...Alright."
Hoshigaki Kisame shook his head helplessly.
Nico Robin slowly walked out, gazing at Uehara Naraku, softly asking: "Are we really going to raid the East Sea?"
"Of course."
Uehara Naraku nodded, continued: "I've finished the route map, first stop Log Town, second stop Sea Restaurant Baratie, third stop Orange Village, fourth stop Windmill Village..."
"..."
Nico Robin's eyelids twitched.
What kind of route map did Uehara Naraku come up with!
Apart from Log Town being somewhat acceptable, the rest were unheard-of small villages, and why is there even a Sea Restaurant!
Clearly, your prowess is so strong, can't you be a bit more ambitious? It's really puzzling, how much money can there be in such places!
"Alright."
Uehara Naraku glanced at Hoshigaki Kisame beside him, grinning as he spoke: "Let's go have a look at the Pirate King's execution site then!"
"Hmm?"
Hoshigaki Kisame looked at Uehara Naraku in surprise, unable to resist asking curiously: "Lord Uehara, aren't we going to greet Log Town first?"
This is the tradition of Akatsuki.
No, rather, it was Uehara Naraku who created this tradition, regardless of where to attack, always first greet with a powerful jutsu.
"Forget it."
Uehara Naraku patted his forehead, shook his head: "Now I'm a good guy! Once we reach the Pirate King's execution stand, you can greet this town then!"
"Oh?"
Hoshigaki Kisame's face was filled with keen interest.
Log Town, Navy Base.
Navy Headquarters Colonel Smoker resides here, this town is also his hometown, years ago he also personally witnessed the execution of Pirate King Gol D. Roger.
While others were crazily setting sail to seek treasures, Smoker pledged to prevent the Great Pirate Era created by Gol D. Roger, a fellow townsman!
This truly is...
An admirable, upright worldview!
It must be said, Smoker has done well.
Because of his station at Log Town, capturing numerous pirates attempting to enter the Grand Line, the Navy high command both loved and hated him.
Because what's criticized is, Smoker rarely follows orders from superiors, always rushing into action, so he's still just a Colonel.
Now Smoker leisurely held a cigar in his mouth, walking down the streets of Log Town, looking rather unapproachable, and indeed he doesn't appear approachable.
To be honest...
In the eyes of many Log Town residents, this Navy Colonel named Smoker seems more like a gang leader than the actual gang leader of this town, Bartolomeo.
Smoker's favorite thing to do is holding a cigar, patrolling the streets of Log Town. This peaceful town, as it reflects his years of hard work.
Just as Smoker was about to have two more cigars slowly, he saw a figure rushing by, unable to help but twitching his eyelids: "Hey, Tina, why have you come to Log Town?"
Tina is a good friend of Smoker.
Both were once trained under the former Navy Admiral Zephyr, from the same batch of training camp, so their relationship is genuinely good.
"Smoker!"
Colonel Tina didn't hesitate at all and started explaining the whole situation: "Some very powerful pirates have entered Loguetown... they're targeting you!"
Tina immediately recounted everything that had happened to her in the Windless Zone to Smoker, and also told him the news that Baroque Works intended to plunder the East Sea.
After saying everything, this beautiful Navy colonel slightly furrowed her brows, lowered her head, and sighed: "Tina feels ashamed."
"It seems the enemy is indeed quite strong!"
Smoker exhaled a thick ring of smoke and spoke in a gruff voice: "I'll dispatch warships to surround them, I'll take care of those guys, take back your warship... no matter how strong the pirates we encounter, the Navy must never retreat."
Just as the two Navy colonels were gathering.
The square of Loguetown.
It's also the liveliest place in all of Loguetown.
The platform where Gol D. Roger was once executed is still preserved, with the World Government using it as a symbol to warn the world.
"Seems like there's no one watching..."
Uehara Naraku glanced around, leisurely walked up to the execution platform, and softly said: "Wait for me here, I'll go up and have a look."
"Yes."
Hoshigaki Kisame nodded.
Nico Robin's expression was somewhat peculiar.
This execution platform actually isn't auspicious, as it was where the world's most fearsome pirate was once executed.
Uehara Naraku walked up step by step.
The townsfolk in the square noticed this scene, their expressions slightly changing, some seemed unable to hold back wanting to stop Uehara Naraku.
Uehara Naraku turned a deaf ear, stepped up to the execution platform as if ascending to a once supreme throne, and stood upon it.
This was the last view seen by a generation's Pirate King before his death.
Side Quest: Stand on the Pirate King's execution platform in Loguetown and feel the legacy of the Pirate King's will (1/1), task completed, reward: 100,000 points Life Energy, 100,000 points Armament Haki, 100,000 points Observation Haki.
Hidden Quest: Awaken Supreme King Haki (1/1), task completed, reward: Supreme King utilization technique, synchronize Spiritual Energy to elevate Supreme King Haki level.
Supreme King Haki: A rare born haki in one among a million, can intimidate, shock opponents without engaging, and can even be used for direct attacks.
This is what a Newbie Village should look like!
Just walking on this platform can earn such high rewards!
Sometimes, you can't blame the system, it provided a path to godhood, but Uehara Naraku inexplicably chose a hellish start...
Uehara Naraku (Normal Form)
World Power: 5,200,000
Life Energy: 583,900
Supreme King Haki: Advanced
Armament Haki: 583,900
Observation Haki: 583,900
Life Energy Recovery: 1,296/second
Armament Haki: 648/second
Observation Haki: 648/second
Remaining Gold Coins: 13,020
Uehara Naraku glanced at his attribute panel, and at this moment he had obtained the Three Haki, no longer needing to worry about being suppressed by Supreme King Haki against opponents.
Moreover...
As a leader desiring to lead Akatsuki to the top of the world, not having Supreme King Haki always felt odd.
No, that's not quite right either.
As someone who always liked manipulating everything behind the scenes, suddenly gaining Supreme King Haki, this feeling seemed even stranger!
Uehara Naraku leapt to the side of Hoshigaki Kisame and Nico Robin, smiling broadly as he spoke: "I've got what I wanted, let's go!"
"Looks like Lord Uehara is in a good mood..."
Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, showing a trace of a smile: "So, shall we leave Loguetown now? Not going to bid farewell to this town?"
"Hmm..."
Uehara Naraku's gaze fell upon Smoker and Tina who were rushing over from a street, his brows furrowing slightly.
Even though he had obtained Supreme King, his first thought was still to show off his acting skills in front of Colonel Tina?
Is he really more suited to be a backstage manipulator after all?
What use is Supreme King Haki!
No matter how strong, it can only momentarily awe the enemy!
If a person has always hidden their identity in front of enemies, when the true identity is revealed, not only would it double the enemy's shock, but also exponentially increase one's own pleasure!
But it would leave a psychological shadow for the enemies.
Of course...
If one keeps jumping back and forth...
It would further increase the psychological shadow area.
Uehara Naraku slightly shifted his steps, blocking in front of Captain Smoker and Colonel Tina, his face showing a hint of urgency as he signaled them with a look.
"Hey, didn't I say? Don't provoke Baroque Works!"