One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

The night was deep, and the sea breeze was howling.

The cliff edge on the coast of Xiluobu Village.

A staggering figure finally escaped back to the camp on the shore.

The intense pain caused Kro to be unable to support his own weight any longer.

He knelt heavily on the edge of the cliff, facing the hidden pirate ship below, and roared with all his might:

"Zango—!!"

This piercing roar instantly shattered the tranquility of the coast.

Several pirates on night watch immediately emerged from the "Bezan Black" below.

They looked toward the source of the sound with suspicion, and in the dim moonlight, what they saw made them stare in horror.

Captain Crowe, whom they considered to be unparalleled in wisdom and terrifying in strength.

He was covered in blood, and most horrifyingly, his left arm was completely severed at the root!

"That's... the captain of the Crocodile ship?!"

"The invincible Captain Crowe actually..."

An uproar erupted on the deck.

"Shut up, all of you!"

With a lazy yet panicked shout, the hypnotist Zango, wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, strode out of the cabin.

When he saw the horrific scene on the cliff, his jaw nearly dropped.

He dared not delay and immediately led several trusted men to rush up the cliff.

"Captain! What... what happened? Your hand?!"

Zango supported the swaying Kro and asked in alarm.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Kro's face was contorted, his eyes so sinister they seemed to drip water.

He angrily shoved Zango, "Get the doctor to stop the bleeding first! Quickly!!"

"Yes, yes! Hey you guys! Quickly carry the captain back! Be gentle!"

Several pirates hurriedly carried Kuro back to the pirate ship and gently placed him on the soft bed in the captain's cabin.

Soon, the ship's doctor rushed in, carrying a medicine box and sweating profusely.

"Hey! Get the captain treated right away!" Zango roared.

"Okay, thank you, Dr. Gao. I'll begin treatment immediately!"

The doctor knelt by the bedside, his hands trembling as he cut open the rag that Chloe had wrapped around the severed arm to temporarily stop the bleeding.

When that mangled, broken bone was exposed to the air—

"ah!!!"

Kro couldn't help but let out a suppressed roar, veins bulging on his forehead, and cold sweat instantly soaked the sheets.

He gritted his teeth and forced himself not to faint.

"Captain... what... what's going on?" Zango watched in alarm. "Could it be... someone from Marine Headquarters?"

Kro took a few deep breaths to ease the excruciating pain, then gritted his teeth and said:

"A few pirates came today... I was ambushed by that red-eyed kid. And... that bastard knows who I am..."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room gaped in shock.

To be able to injure Kuro like this, what a ruthless pirate he must be!

Zango's eyes widened, and he gasped.

"Know your true identity? How could that be? That plan was flawless!"

At this moment, the doctor had begun stitching up the wound. Kro was trembling with pain, but the murderous intent in his eyes grew stronger and stronger.

"In short, the infiltration plan has completely failed."

A mad light flashed in Chloe's eyes, and his voice was like that of a raging beast:

"Since that's the case! Let's settle everything in the way pirates do!"

Zango wiped away his cold sweat and hesitated before glancing at the night outside the window:

"I understand, Captain. But it's the middle of the night..."

"Most of the brothers are resting, so let's stick to our original plan and launch the surprise attack at dawn..."

"No! Now! Immediately!!"

Kro suddenly turned his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Zango, which startled Zango into taking two steps back.

"Gather the cat-man brothers! And all members of the Black Cat Pirates! I'm going to storm in right now!"

"I'm going to slaughter everyone in that village, and those damned brats! Leave no one alive! Then all the village's treasure will be ours!"

Sensing the captain's palpable killing intent, Zango immediately stood at attention and saluted:

"Yes, Captain Crowe! I'll go and gather everyone right away!"

"Captain Crook! We will avenge you!"

"Kill them all!!"

"Hahaha! Not a single one will be left alive!"

The pirate ship was instantly filled with a bloodthirsty frenzy.

……

Meanwhile, at the mountaintop villa.

Kaya's room was brightly lit and surrounded by a group of people.

After a heated but "friendly" physical exchange with the villa's guards.

Luffy and his crew finally convinced them that they meant no harm, and at the same time, they revealed Kuro's true identity.

At this moment, Meli, the housekeeper with the same hairstyle as Yang Yang, was holding a hot handkerchief and wiping the cold sweat from Kaya's face, who was unconscious, with a worried expression.

"I really didn't expect this..."

Looking at the pale-faced young lady, Merry's voice trembled, "That Krahadell... he's actually a ruthless and powerful pirate."

"He's been lying in wait here for three years, probably to seize Miss Koya's family's vast wealth."

"Hmph, I knew all along that bespectacled butler wasn't a good person!"

Usopp stood to the side with his arms crossed, his face full of worry, but he said proudly, "My intuition is usually very accurate!"

"Now is not the time to talk about this."

Nami frowned and said worriedly, "We don't just have to worry about him now."

"Since that guy is the captain, his Black Cat Pirates might be lying in ambush near the village. If the main force attacks, that would be the most dangerous thing."

Upon hearing this, Viktor, who had been leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, opened them.

He nodded and said with a smile:

"Wow, Nami, you're really good. Yes, the Black Cat Pirates are right below the cliffs on the North Coast."

"W-what?!"

Nami instantly bristled, rushing up to Viktor and grabbing his collar. "You knew?! Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"

After yelling, she realized there were still patients in the room, so she quickly covered her mouth and glared at Victor.

Zoro, holding the Wado Ichimonji, calmly analyzed the situation:

"In that case, if we let that Kro escape back, he will definitely not let it go."

"For the treasure, and also to cover up the secret and for revenge, he will have his pirate crew massacre this place immediately."

"Smack smack..."

Luffy, still chewing on a piece of meat with bones he'd pilfered from the kitchen, mumbled something indistinctly:

"Oh, so that means there's going to be a fight?"

"That's right."

Victor added, his smile widening, "The wounded beast is the craziest."

"With his plan exposed and himself severely injured, that Kro has gone berserk. They will attack immediately, probably within the next hour or two."

"How could this happen..."

Merry was terrified, dropping her handkerchief. "What do we do... I'll call the nearest naval branch right now..."

As he spoke, he hurriedly reached for the Den Den Mushi on the bedside table.

"Smack."

A slender hand pressed down on Merry's wrist.

Merry looked up and met Victor's smiling eyes.

"Butler Merry, by the time the navy arrives, the battle will be over, and the village will probably be burned to ashes."

Viktor spoke with confidence and calmness.

"We'll take care of this for you. In exchange—give us that big ship, how about it?"

"Ah! Yes! A big ship! A big ship!"

Upon hearing "big ship," Luffy immediately jumped up excitedly, his eyes shining.

"What are you so happy about?! That's a full-fledged pirate crew! The captain's bounty is a whopping 1600 million Berries!" Nami retorted irritably.

"Hmph, there's no other choice." Zoro tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword, a warlike smile curving his lips.

"Hey! Are you even listening to me?! That's the Black Cat Pirates!" Nami said anxiously.

Merry looked at the calm and composed red-eyed boy in front of her.

He glanced at Luffy and Zoro, who were noisy but showed no fear, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded heavily.

"Alright! What does one ship matter as long as we can protect Miss Kaya and the village! As long as you win!"

"Yoshi!!"

Luffy yelled and swallowed the last bite of meat. "Deal! Let's go now!"

"Butler Merry."

Viktor released his grip and began to deploy tactics.

"You should immediately send someone to inform the villagers and lead them all to this high ground for refuge."

"As for the fighting, leave it to us to intercept them on the coast."

Merry wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, her eyes hardening. "Okay, I understand! I'll send guards to inform everyone right away!"

"Um...I want to go too!!"

Just as everyone was preparing to set off, a firm voice rang out.

Usopp gripped his slingshot tightly, his legs trembling, but he still roared:

"Even though I hate this place! Even though I'm scared! This is the village where I grew up! I will protect it!!"