One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

Even after the Sunny broke through the naval blockade, the burning sea could still be seen in the distance from its stern.

The flames left behind by Ace formed a crimson wall, stretching between the Navy fleet and the Straw Hat Pirates.

Smoke billowed up in the heat, and the silhouette of the Whitebeard Pirates' ship loomed in and out of view amidst the firelight and mist in the distance.

It seemed that if the navy took just one more step forward, that sea area would be completely transformed into a new battlefield.

Usopp was lying on the stern railing, his eyes still shining.

Did you see that punch just now?

"So many shells, bang bang bang, they all exploded!"

Chopper was so excited that he jumped around on the deck.

"Ace is amazing! He attacked like the sun rising from the sea!"

Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, watched the distant flames gradually shrink, and surprisingly, he didn't argue with them.

"That guy arrived just in time."

Zoro leaned against the mast, arms crossed, his tone still calm.

"Even if he doesn't come, we can still fight our way out."

Nami immediately turned her head and glared at her.

"Can you wounded soldiers please stop making this sound so casual?"

"That was a naval admiral and an entire fleet!"

Zoro glanced at the bandages on his body and chose to remain silent.

Standing at the stern, Luffy couldn't help but look towards Wano Country.

The flames had gradually receded into the distance, but the smile on his face never faded.

"Ace is still so strong."

His voice didn't carry much worry, but rather a sense of self-righteous pride.

That was his older brother.

Even if he appears on the most dangerous sea, he can always use a punch of flame to clear a path for him.

Robin stood to the side and said softly:

"The fact that the Whitebeard Pirates have appeared in the waters outside Wano means that they have recognized our status."

"Lord Ace did not happen to be passing by."

Nami nodded in agreement.

"So the reason Kizaru didn't give chase earlier wasn't because he was actually holding back."

She looked in the direction of the naval fleet in the distance.

"On one side is us, and on the other side is the Whitebeard Pirates."

"If we continue the offensive, the situation will become that the Navy is facing two Yonko-level forces at the same time."

The Navy may not be able to bear the consequences of waging war in waters far from the Navy Headquarters and close to Wano Country.

Upon hearing this, Usopp's face gradually turned pale.

"So, we almost went to war with an admiral, a navy fleet, and possibly the Whitebeard Pirates?"

Nami glared at him.

"Are you only just realizing you're scared?"

"Weren't you a little too excited just now!"

After inspecting the hull, Franky walked back from the stern and patted the railing of the Sunshine.

"The explosion just now was beautiful, but the stern jet system was under considerable pressure."

"While the Sunny is extremely reliable, it's best to avoid another high-intensity battle for a while."

All eyes turned to Luffy.

Luffy paused for a moment, then raised his hands.

"I know."

"I will try to avoid fighting before I arrive in the Land of Ten Thousand."

No one on deck showed any sign of belief.

……

Off the coast of Wano, the flames gradually died down.

The naval fleet remains near the scorched sea area, with some warships fighting the fire, and black smoke billowing from the damaged masts and hulls.

The marines were busy repairing the damage, but none of them dared to pursue the pirate ship that had already gone far away.

Kizaru stood on the flagship's deck, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"The Straw Hat crew has escaped."

"We're currently in a standoff with Whitebeard's gang."

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, the Navy Headquarters fell into a brief silence.

Then, Akainu's voice, suppressing his anger, came through.

"Borsalino, do you know who you've let go?"

The ship still carries three rubbings of the historical text of the road signs.

Letting them leave Wano Country is tantamount to watching them continue to move closer to Laugh Tale.

Kizaru lowered his head slightly, looking at the sparks that had not yet dissipated on the deck.

"Marshal, I only received an interception order."

"If the Marshal is willing to move the entire headquarters here, I wouldn't mind continuing the pursuit."

"But now, besides the Straw Hat Pirates, there's also the Whitebeard Pirates here."

"If a real fight breaks out, it won't be as simple as an interception mission."

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Akainu remained silent for a moment.

He certainly understood that Kizaru's judgment was correct.

Forcibly starting a war in the waters outside Wano could very likely trigger a full-scale conflict between the Navy and the two major Yonko forces.

The fleet they dispatched this time was originally intended only for blockade, probing, and intelligence gathering, not for a new Marineford War.

"Switch to remote tracking."

Akainu finally gave the order.

"Report the news of the Straw Hat crew breaking through the blockade to the World Government immediately."

"Also, confirm the Whitebeard Pirates' next move."

"clear."

……

Mary Geoise, Between Powers.

After receiving the report from the Navy, the atmosphere in the room became more oppressive than ever before.

Kizaru's failure to retain the Straw Hat crew certainly displeased them.

What they can't ignore is that the Straw Hat Pirates now possess three of the most dangerous things at the same time.

Three rubbings of the historical text of road signs.

Nico Robin, who can decipher ancient texts.

And Monkey D. Luffy, who has awakened the power of Nika.

"That fruit has awakened."

One of the Five Elders gripped a cane, his voice low and deep.

"If they continue onward, reaching Laugh Tale will no longer be a distant dream."

The other person said coldly:

"And there's Crimson Victor."

"His abilities are completely unclassifiable."

"Eyes, body, and monster—none of them belong to any known Devil Fruit system."

"If this heretic continues to stay with Straw Hat Luffy, the level of danger he poses will be no less than that of Nika himself."

They knew very well that relying on conventional fleets for interception was no longer sufficient.

The Straw Hat Pirates are no longer rookie pirates who can be easily surrounded and annihilated; they are a new Yonko force that has defeated Kaido and possesses two Yonko-level combatants.

"Let CP0 track the Straw Hat Pirates' routes in full."

"At the same time, expedite the mobilization of the Knights of God."

"If there is an opportunity, we should prioritize bringing back body samples from Nico Robin and Crimson Victor."

After a brief silence, another of the Five Elders mentioned Blackbeard.

"Marshall D. Teach has conquered all nations."

"The last piece of historical information from the road sign may very well end up in his hands."

"If Straw Hat Luffy wants to reach Laugh Tale, he will inevitably have to go to Totto Land, or directly follow Blackbeard."

They quickly realized that this soon-to-be chaotic new world seas might be an opportunity that the world government could exploit.

Let the pirates tear the pirates apart.

Let the straw hat and the black beard consume each other for the last coordinate.

"Continue to monitor the international waters."

"If necessary, wait until they are both severely weakened before making a move."

Silence fell once again between those in power.

Two dogs fight, play off.

The World Government's greatest strength has never been stepping into the limelight itself, but rather waiting for the monsters in the sea to tear each other apart before cleaning up the remnants.

……

On the Sunny, Nami unfolded the nautical chart again.

The ocean currents around Wano Country are already complex, and they just forcibly used wind to break through the blockade, causing them to deviate from their original course.

To get to Totland, the wind direction, magnetic field, and safe waters must be recalculated.

"Taking the conventional shipping route directly is too dangerous."

Nami drew several lines on the picture with a pen.

"The Navy is likely still tracking us remotely, and Blackbeard's side may also have spies."

While Franky was repairing the stern jets, he had Usopp help reinforce the hull.

Sanji was preparing lunch in the kitchen.

After a brief period of chaos, the Straw Hat crew transformed back into a ship that was sailing.

Some people steered the ship, some repaired it, some cooked, and some even tried to steal some of the stored meat, only to be kicked out of the kitchen.

Later, everyone sat around the dining table, discussing what they would do if they actually arrived in Laugh Tale.

Laughter echoed through the cabin.

It was as if the artillery fire, Kizaru, and the naval fleet had all been left behind by them.

As night deepened, Luffy sat alone at the bow of the ship.

The sea was pitch black, and starlight shattered between the waves.

He wasn't sleeping sprawled out as usual, but instead quietly gazing into the distance, lost in thought.

Victor walked over and sat down beside him.

Luffy didn't turn around, he just asked:

"Is Teach very strong?"

"Very strong."

Victor made no attempt to embellish.

"He already possessed the Dark-Dark Fruit, and now he has stolen Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit."

"Moreover, he is different from Kaido."

Luffy turned to look at him.

Viktor gazed at the sea, his tone more serious than during the day.

"Kaido will crush his enemies head-on with absolute power."

"He is proud and arrogant, but he is also willing to stand in the center of the battlefield and wait for you to challenge him."

"But Blackbeard won't."

"He will wait, hide, seize, and take advantage of every opportunity that comes his way."

"In other words... the upcoming battle will not simply be about defeating a powerful enemy."

"It's a true fight to the death."

Luffy was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and pressed down on his straw hat.

"Then we should definitely knock him out of there."

Victor smiled.

"This time, it can't be solved simply by knocking them away."

Luffy grinned, his eyes unwavering.

"Then beat them until they can't stand up again."

The sea breeze blew across the bow of the ship, and Victor watched him quietly.

That statement contained neither grand declarations nor complex calculations.

But he looks a lot like Luffy.

The next morning, Nami finally determined the new route.

The Sunny will circumnavigate the northern wind belt of the New World to avoid some of the naval pursuit fleets before turning towards the Totland Sea.

This route is not easy; the weather is more unpredictable, and more accurate nautical judgment is required.

However, compared to traveling directly along the conventional route, it can at least avoid most of the naval surveillance that has already been exposed.

"Everyone, act according to my instructions!"

Nami stood in the center of the deck and gave the order.

Franky continued inspecting the hull, Usopp went to the lookout, Sanji prepared enough portable food, and Chopper secured the medicine!

"Luffy, don't touch the nautical chart!"

"I haven't done anything yet!"

The Straw Hat Pirates are moving again.

Luffy stood at the bow of the ship, his familiar smile returning as he faced the morning sea breeze.

"Set off!"

"To all nations!"

"Take the last red stone!"

The Sunshine raised its sails.

The straw hat and skull flag fluttered in the wind as they sailed towards the seas far from Wano Country.

After the flames, the sea stretched out before them once more.