Moby Dick.
The Whitebeard Pirates saw the latest news.
Marco raised his eyebrows, looked at the news in the newspaper, and rolled his eyes unhappily: "Morgan's news is getting worse and worse, summarizing the war between two of the Four Emperors pirate gangs in just one sentence..."
"Hmm?"
Ace couldn't help but look curiously at Marco.
Marco handed the newspaper to Ace, idly saying: "Those guys of the Red Hair Pirates and those bastards of the Hundred Beast Pirates fought a big battle at Punk Hazard, and eventually Shanks withdrew. It looks like the Hundred Beast Pirates won."
"That's to be expected."
Uchiha Sasuke looked at the bounty orders mixed in the newspaper. He stared at the bounty order of a blond young man, his expression slowly turning nostalgic with a hint of reminiscence on his face.
The bounty order pictured a silly young man.
The Chief Inspector of the Hundred Beast Pirates, Nine-Tail Fox Uzumaki Naruto, bounty 520 million Belly, alive or dead.
Uzumaki Naruto's bounty hasn't changed much.
Because the Navy still doesn't quite know Uzumaki Naruto's power, but Uchiha Sasuke knew all too well, and a hint of concern appeared on his face.
This idiot...
Did Uehara Naraku drag him into this world too?
Uehara Naraku arranged for Uzumaki Naruto to join the Hundred Beast Pirates, clearly making Uzumaki Naruto his chosen opponent.
"Uzumaki Naruto..."
Portgas D. Ace scratched the back of his head and curiously looked at the bounty order in Uchiha Sasuke's hand: "That name..."
"He was my teammate back in the Ninja Class."
Uchiha Sasuke still stared at the grinning Uzumaki Naruto on the bounty order and scoffed coldly: "Huh... a dead last... Does he really think he can compete with me?"
"Doesn't sound very convincing..."
Ace jokingly put his arm around Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder and chuckled: "But I remember when Sasuke used to insult me, he would always use him as a negative example!"
"No..."
Uchiha Sasuke shook his head, glanced at Ace, somewhat angry at his incompetence: "I thought you might be saved, but now I realize you're even more of an idiot than him..."
"Hey, hey, hey, that's a bit much!"
"Forget it..."
Uchiha Sasuke rubbed his forehead and shook his head: "Why am I comparing two idiots..."
One or the other...
Neither is very good!
No, there are some differences.
Uzumaki Naruto is definitely stronger than Ace, especially with his surprising combat instinct. The two of them are the reincarnations of Indra and Asura's Chakras. Uchiha Sasuke is convinced that Uzumaki Naruto won't fall too far behind him.
That dead last...
Has always been chasing after him!
Moreover, Uehara Naraku wouldn't send Uzumaki Naruto here for no reason; clearly, Uehara Naraku has confidence in Uzumaki Naruto.
Thinking about this, Uchiha Sasuke slowly put away the bounty order. He looked at Ace and asked softly: "How far are we from Fishman Island?"
"Hmm, should be soon?"
Portgas D. Ace scratched the back of his head: "This route is different from the one we took from Fishman Island; after finding a place to coat and dive, we should be there by tomorrow..."
"No need to think about it."
Uchiha Sasuke shook his head, his gaze fell on the sea, his voice slowly turning cold: "Ace, we can't go to Fishman Island; the enemy we face today might show up..."
If the Whitebeard Pirates went to Fishman Island...
The war might involve Hoshigaki Kisame.
Given Uehara Naraku's protective nature, he won't ever allow the war to affect Hoshigaki Kisame, who has always followed him.
Uehara Naraku also certainly has the ability to control the war. He would definitely intercept the war outside Fishman Island!
The newspaper delivery was a little late...
Based on this timeline, the Hundred Beast Pirates should have already begun preparing to intercept them here...
Uchiha Sasuke slowly closed his eyes, instantly sensing a disturbance, then he fixed his gaze down below on the sea's surface!
Under the sea...
Two giant sea ships emerged from beneath the sea!
In Uchiha Sasuke's perception, there was a very familiar Chakra and Kaido's presence. Are the members of the Hundred Beast Pirates ambushed under the sea?
The discovery of enemy traces on Moby Dick was not limited to Uchiha Sasuke...
Whitebeard Edward Newgate leisurely removed the infusion tube from his arm, reached over to grip the large sword next to his seat, and revealed a hearty smile: "Gurarararara... kids, we have guests!"
"All hands, alert!"
The warning whistle echoed throughout Moby Dick!
In the next moment, everyone aboard Moby Dick moved accordingly, with figures appearing on the deck. Anyone with Observation Haki sensed the enemy's traces.
As the two large ships under the sea got closer, they also sensed a powerful enemy coming!
Whoa...
Sea waves surged on the surface!
Two large sea ships with coating suddenly emerged, surrounding Moby Dick's flagship on the left and right. As they surfaced, the coatings shattered instantly!
The flags on these two ships bore the emblem of the Hundred Beast Pirates!
Facing Whitebeard, who possesses the power of the Quake-Quake Fruit, Kaido knew very well that if he couldn't get close to the Moby Dick, he would become a target for Whitebeard's Fruit abilities!
Therefore, after repelling the Red Hair Pirates, under Kaido's command, the shipbuilders of the Hundred Beast Pirates hurriedly coated the hulls. With the coating, they could dive into the depths of the sea and gradually approach Whitebeard's flagship, the Moby Dick!
Kaido's plan succeeded.
Two warships of the Hundred Beast Pirates directly approached and surrounded the Moby Dick. In a naval battle, the Hundred Beast Pirates had a huge advantage.
Whitebeard didn't care at all; he simply walked slowly to the railing on the ship, looking at the towering Kaido on the enemy ship, and couldn't help but smile.
"Gurararara..."
Whitebeard looked up at the serious-faced Kaido and laughed as he spoke: "Kaido, it's been a while since we last met, hasn't it?"
"Hmph..."
Kaido snorted coldly.
Just as Kaido wanted to respond, Uzumaki Naruto, standing beside him, excitedly waved his arms: "Sasuke! Sasuke! I'm here to find you!"
"Naruto!"
On the Moby Dick.
Uchiha Sasuke's face darkened, a hint of anger flashed across his face as he stared fiercely at the blonde youth on the Hundred Beast Pirates' ship.
This idiot Uzumaki Naruto...
Always able to disrupt the rhythm of the battlefield!
Doesn't this guy know that it's the time of war between the Hundred Beast Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates? Why jump out and steal the spotlight?
Doesn't he know how to play the undercover role...
That he must learn to be low-key?
"Sasuke!"
Uzumaki Naruto paid no heed to Uchiha Sasuke's thoughts, his figure leapt, instantly jumping off the ship and standing on the ocean!
Uzumaki Naruto looked up, glancing at Uchiha Sasuke on the Moby Dick, a touch of nostalgia and longing appeared on his face: "It's been so long!"
"Idiot!"
Uchiha Sasuke's face darkened, staring intently at Uzumaki Naruto on the sea, he couldn't help but say, "Don't try to act cool in front of me! We've only been apart for less than a year..."
"Ahahaha, is that so?"
Uzumaki Naruto scratched his head, chuckling as he looked up: "You were ahead of me by a year... but now I've caught up with you, Sasuke!"
"Eh?"
Portgas D. Ace couldn't help himself, glancing at Uzumaki Naruto on the sea, then looking at Uchiha Sasuke beside him.
"Sasuke, that person can also stand on the sea!"
"It's just water walking, a basic skill for ninjas..."
Uchiha Sasuke, full of pride, sneered: "Hmph, that idiot took a long time to finally learn to walk on water..."
After saying this, Uchiha Sasuke recalled the truth about Uzumaki Naruto's inability to practice chakra control, and his face darkened again...
Because Uzumaki Naruto had too much chakra within him.
"Gurararara..."
Whitebeard glanced at Uzumaki Naruto on the sea and laughed heartily: "Seems like there's a newcomer even more lively than Sasuke-kid..."
As he spoke, Whitebeard turned his head to look at Sasuke, smiling as he continued: "Sasuke-kid, is this your old friend?"
"Sort of..."
In fact, the relationship between Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto was more complicated.
Uchiha Sasuke's figure soared, landing on the sea, looking at the Uzumaki Naruto in front of him, feeling a sense of helplessness.
"Have you joined the Hundred Beast Pirates?"
"Yes..."
Uzumaki Naruto opened his palm, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face: "As you know, as a ninja of the Akatsuki, I have to obey orders..."
If he could...
Actually, Uzumaki Naruto wanted to find a ship, take Uchiha Sasuke out to sea, and bring along Hatake Kakashi and Jiraiya.
But unfortunately...
Uzumaki Naruto had to follow Uehara Naraku's orders, not only because Uehara Naraku brought peace, but also because of Uehara Naraku's complex identity.
"Hmph!"
Uchiha Sasuke snorted coldly, looking at Uzumaki Naruto, he continued: "Did that guy send you to specifically stop me?"
"Yes..."
Uzumaki Naruto nodded, then suddenly clenched his fist, his expression turning serious: "He told me, this might be an opportunity... to end the fate of Indra and Asura's chakra on the sea!"
Speaking of this, Uzumaki Naruto suddenly raised his head, continuing in a low voice: "But I still don't want to fight with you... Sasuke, you should leave here with the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Gurararara..."
Standing on the railing, Whitebeard looked at Uzumaki Naruto on the sea and couldn't help but laugh loudly: "This battle is not something a little brat like you can decide... Gurararara... Kid, if you want this old man to leave, at least get someone weighty enough!"
"Isn't my weight enough!"
Kaido boldly stood at the bow of the ship, gripping his Wolf Fang Staff tightly, fiercely gazing at Whitebeard: "Newgate... I'm not here to play house with you!"
"Not enough!"
Whitebeard leaned on his big knife, crouching on the ship, grinning confidently: "Kaido... I am Whitebeard, after all!"
As an Emperor of the sea...
In the mouths of these fellows, there's no such thing as giving way!