One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

Five days later.

The Sunny sailed on the seas of the New World.

The fatigue left by the war in Wano Country finally began to dissipate from the ship.

Luffy recovered from his injuries the fastest.

Zoro, Sanji, Franky, Brook, and others gradually returned to their normal state.

Viktor's injuries had also mostly healed.

The Sage of Six Paths' body provides formidable regenerative abilities, and with no major battles taking place in the past few days, his aura is much more stable than when he first left Wano Country.

Usopp was the busiest person.

He had just eaten the Gas Fruit and spent almost every day studying his abilities in a corner of the deck.

At first, he would turn red in the face even if he could only exhale a little air from his fingertips.

Later, as they gradually gained control over the gas diffusion range, they began to try combining their abilities with a slingshot.

Frankie was extremely interested in this.

He drew several modification sketches around Usopp, proposing things like gas bombs, smoke bombs, incendiary bombs, paralysis bombs, and even a "super-combined hybrid plant gas cannon".

Chopper was worried about Usopp being poisoned, but at the same time, he couldn't help but be happy for him.

Because everyone can see that Usopp is seriously getting stronger.

At the stern railing, Victor sat in the sea breeze, holding the Fishman Island communication conch in his hand.

The surface of the conch shell glowed with a faint red light.

Bai Xing's voice came from the other end.

These past few days, Bai Xing has been contacting him every day as agreed.

At first, she was a little grumpy, thinking, "I'm going to ignore Lord Victor a little today."

But when she discovered that Victor really did call her every day, her initial grievance gradually turned into a cautious happiness.

But today, she wasn't just chatting.

"Lord Victor, I've asked everyone to go check it out."

Bai Xing's voice came from the conch shell, earnest and a little nervous.

"Recently, many ships have appeared near Fishman Island, beneath the Red Line, and in some underwater routes leading to the New World."

"They didn't come from the same direction, but in the end they all seemed to be heading towards the Totland Sea."

Viktor's eyes flickered slightly.

"A lot?"

"a lot of."

Bai Xing whispered:

"There are pirate ships, disguised ships, submarines that pass by underwater, and strange vessels."

"Because there are too many of them, even the Sea Kings can't tell which ones belong to the Blackbeard Pirates."

At this point, her voice noticeably lowered.

"I'm sorry, Lord Victor."

"I couldn't help you."

After hearing this, Viktor was not disappointed; instead, he smiled gently.

"You've already been a great help."

The other end of the conch shell was quiet for a moment.

Bai Xing seemed incredulous and asked in a low voice:

"Did it really help Lord Victor?"

"certainly."

Victor said:

"And it's a huge undertaking."

"The large number of ships converging on Totland is itself very important intelligence."

When Bai Xing heard that she had actually come in handy, her voice immediately became brighter.

"Very good."

She then said earnestly:

"If Lord Victor needs it, I can also ask everyone to help the Straw Hat Pirates."

Victor knew that when she said "everyone," she meant the giant sea monsters that could answer the call of Poseidon.

That is a force powerful enough to change the landscape of the ocean.

But precisely because of this, it must not be easily exposed.

"We don't need to go that far yet."

Victor slowed his voice.

"Shirahoshi, your identity is too special."

"If the World Government found out you could command Sea Kings, they would go even crazier than they are now."

"You just need to protect yourself and continue to help us observe the movements on the seabed, that's enough."

Bai Xing obediently agreed.

"I see."

Later in the call, Shirahoshi asked about Nami, Robin, Luffy, and Chopper.

Viktor answered them one by one.

Bai Xing chuckled softly upon hearing this.

Before ending, she still earnestly reminded everyone:

"Contact me again tomorrow."

"And the day after tomorrow."

Viktor smiled and agreed.

"Every day."

The red light from the conch shell gradually dimmed.

The only sound at the stern was the lapping of waves against the hull.

Victor did not get up immediately.

He sat by the railing, watching the churning sea in the distance, his expression gradually becoming composed.

The information brought by Shirahoshi was crucial.

A large number of ships converged on Totland.

This doesn't seem like a simple troop movement by Blackbeard.

It was as if some news had drawn the attention of the entire New World to the Kingdom of Twilight in a short period of time.

Just as he was thinking, Usopp suddenly shouted from the deck ahead.

"what!"

"Everyone, come and see!"

Viktor looked up.

A newsbird landed near the mast of the Sunny, carrying the latest newspaper in its beak.

Nami had just paid and was about to casually unfold the newspaper.

But the next moment, her expression turned somber.

Hearing the noise, Luffy ran over with meat in his mouth.

Chopper, Sanji, Franky, and Brook also gathered around.

Zoro was resting by the ship's side, not interested in the newspaper, but when he heard the words "Blackbeard," he opened his eyes.

When Victor walked from the stern of the ship, Robin was already standing next to Nami.

All eyes were on the front page of the newspaper.

That title is too jarring.

"The battle for the title of Pirate King in the new era!"

"Straw Hat Luffy VS Blackbeard Teach!"

In just one line, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates were thrust into the spotlight by the entire world.

Luffy tilted his head.

"What is this?"

Nami didn't answer, but just spread the newspaper on the table, her face growing increasingly grim as she looked at it.

This report is practically telling the whole world that the Straw Hat Pirates are just one step away from Laugh Tale.

After the Blackbeard Pirates conquered Whole Cake Island, they are very likely to obtain the last Road Poneglyph in Big Mom's collection.

The newspaper also listed and analyzed each member of both sides individually.

The tone of the entire report was almost an announcement—

In the New World, only Straw Hat and Blackbeard remain, making them the closest to becoming the Pirate King.

Nami became increasingly uneasy as she looked at the scene.

"This is written in far too much detail."

"It's so detailed it doesn't resemble ordinary news at all."

Robin gently pressed down on a corner of the newspaper, his voice calm yet cold.

"It doesn't just report on us and Blackbeard."

"It is sending a message to the whole world."

"The final coordinates lie on these two groups of people."

Who can snatch the Straw Hat Pirates' rubbing?

Who can catch Nicole Robin?

Who can take away Blackbeard's stone tablet or rubbing?

Whoever is eligible to participate in the struggle for Ravdru.

Viktor recalled what Shirahoshi had just said about a large number of ships gathering and immediately connected the two events.

"The newspapers have already started to spread rumors."

He said in a deep voice.

"Those ships didn't move toward Totland for no reason."

"They were drawn here by the words 'The Battle for Pirate King'."

Frankie frowned.

"So, the Kingdom of Treasures is no longer just Blackbeard's territory?"

"It's probably already a hunting ground for all the ambitious people in the new world."

Viktor looked at the photo of the black-bearded man in the newspaper.

"The World Government wants pirates to tear each other apart."

"And Blackbeard has likely already figured that out."

"He's not going to be stupid enough to stay on Whole Cake Island and wait for us to get there."

Nami whispered:

"In other words, we're not simply looking for the last red stone now."

"We are going to enter a sea area that everyone is watching."

After a brief silence, Luffy stared at the photo of Blackbeard in the newspaper and grinned.

"Then let's just go in and blow them away."

Nami took a deep breath, not letting Luffy's simple and blunt answer sway her.

She immediately unfolded the nautical chart and crossed out all the planned routes.

A new strategy for entering the waters off Totland needs to be developed.

"Now that the newspapers have made our target public, heading straight for Whole Cake Island will definitely attract countless eyes."

"The main shipping lanes and Whole Cake Island port must already be teeming with pirates, spies, and traps."

"Therefore, we cannot take the direct approach."

Nami pointed to a rather inconspicuous area of ​​sea at the edge of the nautical chart.

"Let's avoid the main shipping lanes and enter from the outskirts of Totland."

"Avoid the most conspicuous sweet spot route and choose this remote current that is close to abandoned outlying islands."

"First observe the current state of the Kingdom of Treasures, then look for the remnants of the Charlotte family, or any traces left by Blackbeard."

Robin nodded.

"The remnants probably know better than Blackbeard the original location of the last road sign's historical inscription."

Sanji frowned.

"In other words, we can't start fighting right away."

Nami turned to look at Luffy, her tone unusually serious.

"Luffy, once we get to Whole Cake Island, you're not allowed to rush straight at the Blackbeard flag the moment you see it."

Luffy blinked.

"But what if Teach were there—"

Nami's fist was already raised.

Luffy immediately changed his tune:

"I'll listen to you all finish speaking first."

Everyone on the deck fell silent.

No one believed it.

Nami's forehead veins throbbed slightly.

"You guys, take turns keeping an eye on him."

"clear!"

Usopp and Chopper both raised their hands at the same time.

The Sunny continued its voyage.

The clouds on the distant sea gradually darkened.

All nations are now within reach.

What awaits the Straw Hat crew is no longer just the final Road Poneglyph.

And the greed that ignited the entire new world.