One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

The Thousand Sunny sails side-by-side with the Heart Pirates' Polar Submarine on the vast and turbulent waters of the New World.

Two pirate ships sailed at full speed, cutting through the white waves as they approached the mysterious sea.

Several days have passed since we left Zou, and as the route continues to advance, the surrounding sea conditions and climate are beginning to change significantly.

The sea breeze, which originally carried a tropical feel, gradually took on a chilly edge.

Although Luffy has been hailed as the new "Emperor of the Sea" by media and major powers around the world after that earth-shattering battle a few days ago.

But his behavior was no different from before; he was still carefree and thoughtless.

At this moment, Luffy and Chopper were sitting side by side on the lawn in front of the Sunny, holding simple fishing rods and having an enthusiastic fishing competition at the bow of the ship.

"Hahaha! Chopper, look!"

"This fish has a light bulb growing out of its head!"

Luffy pulled up the fishing rod with all his might, looked at the strange-looking deep-sea fish he had caught, and couldn't help but burst into carefree laughter.

Chopper excitedly joined in, his eyes shining as he examined the strangely shaped trophy.

After laughing and joking for a while, Luffy seemed to remember something.

He turned his head, looked around the deck, and shouted in confusion:

"Hey! Where's Usopp? Isn't his favorite thing to do fishing?"

"Quick, call him out! There are fish here we've never seen before!"

Hearing Luffy's call, Chopper put away his fishing rod, turned around, and shook his head somewhat dejectedly in reply:

Usopp said he was a little tired and wanted to be alone, so he's sleeping in his room now.

Upon hearing this answer, Luffy put down his fishing rod, pouted somewhat boredly, and muttered:

"What the hell? You're going to sleep when it's so much fun?"

Besides Luffy and Chopper, the other crew members on the Sunny were also busy with their own tasks.

Inside the high observation room, Zoro stood shirtless, revealing muscles as solid as rock.

He was lifting an incredibly heavy, specially made barbell, gritting his teeth as he underwent intense, sweat-drenched training.

In the kitchen, Sanji, wearing an apron, hummed a tune as he skillfully cooked a pot of rich, nutritious soup that exuded a strong aroma.

As a chef, he has to use the finest ingredients to ensure everyone is in top physical condition before the upcoming big battle.

On the other side of the deck, Franky was using various repair tools, sparks flying as he made final reinforcements and upgrades to the Sunny's various external defense systems.

Brooke sat upright on a wooden barrel, his long, bony fingers dancing across the strings as he played a melodious and soothing violin tune.

However, in stark contrast to the merriment and activity on the deck, Usopp was now alone in a dimly lit room.

The room's door was tightly shut, and no lights were on, except for a faint ray of light filtering in through the porthole.

Usopp sat at his worktable, his gaze complex and deep as he stared at something placed in a wooden box in front of him.

It was a fruit whose surface was covered with strange spiral patterns.

Nature Series: Gas Fruit

This was a precious trophy they obtained after a fierce battle on Punk Hazard Island, where they killed the mad scientist Caesar Clown.

At that time, Viktor casually entrusted him with the safekeeping of this Logia-type Devil Fruit, which was so powerful that countless people would fight tooth and nail for it on the high seas.

Usopp sat in the chair, his breathing gradually becoming heavy.

His mind was filled with uncontrollable images of his companions now shining brightly on this vast sea, stunning the world:

Luffy successfully defeated the arrogant Charlotte Linlin on the battlefield and became the fifth emperor, a figure who commands respect throughout the world.

His companions, on the other hand, had all acquired truly monstrous powers.

Even Nami, who has always been part of his "weak trio," now has the terrifying lightning powers of Zeus and Fortau.

With every gesture, she could summon thunder and storms, earning her the awe-inspiring title of "Queen of Thunder."

On the other hand, what about him?

In the previous Zou War, which determined the world's格局 (geju, meaning overall situation/structure).

Faced with the Four Emperors' overwhelming elite fleets and powerful senior officers, he felt that he had no real presence to speak of.

In this clash of titans, his prized sniping skills appeared utterly inadequate.

They can only hide in the back and deal with some insignificant grunts, and are completely unable to share the real pressure with the main force like Zoro and Sanji.

Next, they will step into the waters of Wano Country and face the even more terrifying and brutal Yonko, "Kaido of the Beasts," who is known as the "strongest creature in the world."

Usopp's hands unconsciously gripped the edge of the table, his gaze fixed on the tempting Gas Fruit.

As a sniper and inventor who studied all kinds of ammunition, he knew the value of this fruit better than anyone else.

This Logia-type Devil Fruit is indeed a perfect fit for his current fighting style.

If he consumes it, his strength will undoubtedly experience a qualitative leap in an instant.

Even if he doesn't need to develop any complicated techniques like those strong individuals, he can simply apply them in the most basic way.

Even if he adds his own concentrated gas and various poisonous and explosive gases into his special ammunition.

The destructive range and lethality of his sniping can be described as a terrifying increase of geometrically.

In the dimly lit room, Usopp's voice was a little hoarse as he muttered to himself:

"If we eat it... maybe it will change everything."

"No longer a coward who can only hide in the back and cheer, I can finally keep up with everyone else..."

Driven by a deep-seated desire to protect his comrades and to become a truly brave sea warrior.

His palm slowly stretched forward, gradually approaching the wooden box.

Finally, he slowly clenched the gas fruit covered with spiral patterns in his hand.

..........

At this moment, the sea breeze behind the deck grew stronger.

Nami stood by the ship's wheel, holding a special Wano Country Log Pole and a detailed nautical chart.

With her eyes closed, she keenly sensed the subtle changes in wind direction and humidity in the air, ready to respond to any unexpected situations.

Robin sat quietly on a bench nearby, his long legs crossed, an old historical document resting on his lap.

Victor leaned casually against the wooden railing behind them.

He felt the biting sea breeze blowing in his face, his eyes calmly fixed on the rolling waves ahead.

Kin'emon stood on one side of the bow, arms crossed, his face grave as he gazed at the increasingly eerie sea in the distance, his brow furrowed.

Momonosuke sat obediently in the corner of the deck, his hands on his knees.

Ever since Victor mercilessly trampled me into the mud on Zou Island.

He's as docile as a frightened quail now.

His eyes were fixed on his toes, and he no longer dared to wander around like before.

In a dark corner unnoticed by everyone, Kanjuro was sitting cross-legged in silence.

He gripped the huge paintbrush tightly in his hand, his head bowed, the back of his clothes completely soaked with a fine layer of cold sweat.

As Orochi's inside man, he was supposed to try to transmit the Straw Hat Alliance's troop deployment and sailing routes when they approached Wano Country.

However, whenever Viktor's gaze seemingly casually swept across the direction he was in...

Kanjuro would feel a suffocating palpitation.

The fear of being completely seen through and having his neck snapped at any moment made him afraid to even entertain the thought of passing on information; he could only suppress it with trepidation.

After sailing for an unknown period of time, the Thousand Sunny finally passed through a thick, almost tangible white sea fog.

The moment the fog dissipated, the surrounding celestial phenomena and sea conditions underwent a dramatic and drastic change, as if we had suddenly stumbled into another world.

The sky was no longer azure, but was shrouded in layers of thick, swirling black clouds, with a fierce wind howling through them.

The waves below became even more eerie and dangerous.

The originally undulating waves now resembled sharp and ferocious claws, just like in traditional ukiyo-e paintings.

Huge waves, like the claws of a monster, relentlessly pounded against the hull of the Sunshine.

"Attention everyone! The ocean currents and wind direction have completely changed!"

Faced with this unusually extreme weather, Nami immediately stood at the helm, braving the gale, and loudly gave instructions to the entire crew:

"Zoro! Sanji!"

"Quickly, furl down the sail on the port side!"

"Frankie, full swerve to right! Avoid the shoals and currents ahead!"

With Nami's methodical command, the Sunny made its difficult but steady progress through the raging waves.

Just then, a deafening roar suddenly came from ahead, as if a thousand troops were galloping.

"Splash—!"

Suddenly, without warning, a group of giant carp leaped out of the surging sea ahead.

Each carp was as large as a medium-sized sailboat, its scales shimmering with an unusual luster in the dim light.

Shockingly, they were desperately swinging their huge tail fins upstream in these raging currents that were powerful enough to tear ships apart.

"What huge carp! Where are they going?" Chopper exclaimed in surprise.

Everyone looked up in the direction the giant carp were swimming and gazed into the depths of the dark clouds in the distance.

When they saw the scene before them, everyone on the deck couldn't help but gasp.

In the distance, shrouded in dark clouds, a massive waterfall, as wide as a river and towering into the clouds, was plunging down a nearly vertical, steep mountainside.

Billions of tons of seawater crashed down from the sky, slamming onto the sea below, creating a cloud of white mist and a deafening roar, a spectacle that made one feel insignificant.

Braving the oncoming wind and steam, Kin'emon cupped his hands to his mouth and loudly explained to the crowd:

"My benefactors! Please look ahead!"

"That's the only entrance into Wano Country!"

"We must climb against the current of this towering waterfall to truly reach the inland sea of ​​Wano Country!"

Upon hearing this explanation, Luffy, who was initially amazed by the spectacular celestial phenomenon, instantly had his eyes light up with excitement.

Faced with this seemingly insurmountable barrier, Luffy showed no fear whatsoever.

Without hesitation, he ran to the bow of the boat, pushed off with both legs, and leaped high into the air.

"Rubber, rubber—!"

Luffy stretched out his arms, which were covered in Armament Haki, and launched himself out with precision.

It firmly grasped the dorsal fins of the two giant carp in front of it that were preparing to leap onto the waterfall.

Luffy grinned excitedly in mid-air.

Facing the oncoming icy steam, he shouted with fervent passion:

"Get ready to wash! Everyone! Hurry up!"

"Let's charge in right now!!!"