One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

The raging torrents roared deafeningly, like countless ancient beasts howling in the abyss.

The Thousand Sunny was being dragged along by the giant carp that Luffy was holding onto, and it was frantically climbing up the nearly 90-degree vertical waterfall.

The feeling of weightlessness and the rush of icy water vapor made the whole ship feel as if it were sailing on the clouds leading to the heavens.

Chopper was already terrified by this unconventional way of sailing, and tears streamed down his face.

He clung tightly to the mainmast with all four limbs, letting out a heart-wrenching scream.

Zoro, Sanji, and the others looked grim. They bent their knees slightly to steady themselves and scanned the area above with sharp eyes, ready to guard against the huge falling rocks and broken logs that would be swept down by the raging torrent.

Kin'emon gripped the ship's railing tightly, letting the icy water droplets from the waterfall lash his face.

He gazed at the approaching dawn above, his eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation at the prospect of returning to his homeland.

Momonosuke lay trembling on the deck like a frightened quail, letting out cries of terror.

Behind them, Kanjuro feigned a panicked appearance, but in reality, he kept his head bowed deeply.

A dark, glint of expectation flickered in his eyes, which were hidden in shadow.

How dangerous is Wano Country, this natural barrier?

He was hoping that these arrogant pirates would be caught in the backlash of the ocean currents during their landing on the island, resulting in the destruction of their ship and the loss of their lives.

"Splash—!"

Accompanied by the two giant carp's final, all-out leap.

The bow of the Sunny rose high, finally breaking through the heavy curtain of water and successfully leaping to the top of the waterfall.

However, before anyone could cheer, the sight of the sea ahead plunged everyone's hearts into an icy abyss.

In the center of the sea ahead, a colossal whirlpool, large enough to swallow the entire island, suddenly appeared.

The vortex resembled the gaping maw of a giant sea monster, its dark center radiating endless suction.

The violent centrifugal force acted instantly on the Sunshine, violently pulling on the hull.

With the creaking of the wooden planks unable to bear the weight, the entire ship, like a helpless fallen leaf, spun around, about to be mercilessly swept into the unfathomable depths of the sea by the relentless force of nature.

"Oh no! We're going to get caught in this!" Chopper clutched his head in despair.

Just as the ship was about to lose control.

Viktor braved the fierce wind and slowly walked to the very front of the ship.

He looked down at the roaring, enormous vortex, a slight smile playing on his lips, and muttered to himself:

"The arrival of an 'emperor' cannot be so disgraceful."

The moment he finished speaking, Viktor slowly raised his head.

In his deep eyes, mysterious purple ripples spread out like water, radiating a captivating, eerie light.

He pushed forward with one hand, his palm aimed at the center of that arrogant vortex.

"Shinra Tensei!"

boom--!

It was accompanied by a terrifying sonic boom that was so dull it made one's chest feel tight.

An unparalleled, invisible repulsive force erupted in a fan shape, centered on Victor's palm.

The enormous vortex that was originally capable of swallowing everything was forcibly cleaved apart by this repulsive force that resembled divine punishment!

The raging seawater surged to both sides under an irresistible force, creating walls of water hundreds of meters high.

Viktor single-handedly carved out a wide and flat sea route in this seemingly hopeless situation!

Propelled by the aftershocks of this repulsive force, the Sunshine sailed smoothly forward along the road opened up by a miracle.

At the back of the crowd, Kanjuro, who had been waiting for the ship to be destroyed and everyone to die, froze completely on his face at that moment.

His eyes widened as he stared at the sea that had been forcibly parted in front of him, replaced by a tremor that came from the depths of his soul.

This godlike power to change the world was completely beyond his comprehension.

He gritted his teeth and made a silent vow.

We must find an opportunity as soon as possible to send the top-secret information about this monster named Victor in the Straw Hat Alliance to General Orochi and Lord Kaido.

The Sunny navigated the cleaved seawater, narrowly escaping the perilous barrier, and finally arrived unharmed on a beach in Kuri, Wano Country.

The ship came to a stop after a slight tremor.

With great excitement, everyone jumped off the ship, ready to welcome this legendary land of warriors.

However, when they looked up, the sight that came into view instantly froze the smiles on everyone's faces.

This place is not at all the picturesque, cherry blossom-filled land that Kin'emon described with tears in his eyes on the ship.

Instead, there was an endless wasteland.

The earth was covered with cracked gullies, and the river, which should have been crystal clear, was now flowing with dark purple sewage that emitted a pungent odor.

All around were vast stretches of withered trees, like dried-up corpses standing in the wind.

On the distant horizon, massive weapons factories rose from the ground.

The towering chimneys were recklessly spewing thick black smoke into the gray sky, shrouding the land in a gloom of despair.

Seeing the devastated scene before them, Kin'emon and Momonosuke stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning.

"Thump."

Kin'emon's knees buckled, and he collapsed heavily to the ground.

He stretched out his trembling hands and forcefully grabbed a handful of dry, cracked soil that smelled of burning.

Tears could no longer be held back and streamed down my face like a burst dam.

When he left Wano Country, the country was already showing signs of decline.

But he never imagined that Kuri, once a rich and beautiful paradise known as a paradise on earth, would be ravaged into this hell on earth by Kaido and Orochi.

Just as Kin'emon was overwhelmed with grief and tears streaming down his face.

Suddenly, from the withered grove of trees not far away, came the sounds of fierce fighting and the rumble of trees falling.

Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it.

Through the sparse, withered forest, one could see a giant komainu, its body the size of a small mountain, its jaws agape, fiercely fighting with a ferocious baboon wielding a huge samurai sword.

And in the shadows beneath where the two giant beasts were fighting.

Several oddly shaped "Gifters" under Kaido, whose bodies incorporated features of various animals, were wielding weapons that gleamed with a cold light, and were chasing after a figure desperately fleeing through the bushes with sinister smiles.

She was a thin little girl dressed in tattered clothes, with her hair tied in a traditional Wano Country hairstyle.

She ran unsteadily, her face covered in mud and tears.

There was absolutely no need for Luffy to give the order.

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

With two whooshing sounds, two afterimages vanished from the crowd in an instant.

The next second, Zoro's cold blade flashed through the forest like a bolt of lightning, and Sanji's Diable Jambe, burning with scorching flames, descended at the same time.

Those arrogant Gifters didn't even have time to scream before they were instantly crushed by this overwhelming power.

They rolled their eyes back and flew backward, smashing through several dead trees.

The crisis was averted in an instant.

But once Ah Yu, who had just been rescued, relaxed her tense nerves, a strong feeling of hunger surged up like a tide.

Her stomach let out a thunderous "gurgling" sound.

In this wasteland where clean water and food are scarce year-round, she hasn't had a proper meal in a long time.

The little girl was so weak that her vision blurred, her body swayed, and she almost fainted on the beach.

Upon seeing this, Sanji didn't hesitate for a moment. He immediately turned around, his legs leaping through the air, and returned to the Sunny at top speed.

A short while later, he returned to Ayu with a portion of the remaining high-quality nutritious meal.

The rich aroma instantly filled Ayu's nostrils.

She took the bowl of warm food and wolfed it down, tears of gratitude streaming down her face as she solemnly thanked the Straw Hat crew.

Looking at these kind strangers, Ayu choked up as she recounted her unwavering belief.

She said that no matter how harsh the environment was, no matter how brutal Orochi and Kaido's rule was.

We must all be strong and survive on this barren land.

Luffy asked her curiously why.

"because……"

Ayu raised her head, her clear eyes shining with determination.

"Because I'm still waiting for someone."

"I'm waiting for a young pirate named 'Ace'."

"That's the person who promised me they would come and take me out to sea when I grew up!"

Upon hearing the long-lost yet familiar name "Ace," the Straw Hat crew members all paused in unison.

Then, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Robin...

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to look at Luffy standing to the side.

They all knew how profound and unforgettable that name meant to their captain.

Meeting the complex gazes of his companions, Luffy's expression froze slightly at first.

He blinked his clear eyes, and a large question mark seemed to materialize above his head.

He tilted his head slightly, a hint of disbelief and intense curiosity in his voice, and repeated softly:

"Ace?"

"You mean Ace?"