Starting as a working person from Naruto

Chapter 433 exposes the undercover identity of a rival for promotion!

"I'd like to give it a try..."

Marco spread his wings.

The Whitebeard Pirates' first division captain transformed into a phoenix and pounced on Akihara Kagura, his entire body ablaze with cyan flames!

Akihara Kagura raised his arms, and black lightning surged from his body, with dark currents flashing around him!

next moment!

The two people suddenly collided!

Akihara Kagura and Marco's bodies twisted and turned in the air, and their battle instantly became intense, with blue flames and black lightning constantly colliding in the air!

Marco's wing suddenly slammed into Akihara Kagura's body, attempting to send her flying!

Akihara Kagura didn't dodge or flinch; instead, she lunged forward and grabbed Marco's wing, forcefully seizing the phoenix's feathers!

"They've taken the bait!"

Marco felt a sense of relief, and his other wing suddenly folded up, trapping Akihara Kagura's body in place. The blue flames locked Akihara Kagura in place like a cage!

Marco whirled around to the three Ace brothers and shouted, "Hey, Ace, you three get out of here!"

"Let's go!"

Sabo leaped into the air immediately!

Since the three of them couldn't do anything by staying here, Marco and Akihara Kagura's battle was to cover their escape. That was Marco's purpose in joining the battle!

Only they left…

Only then will the war on Enies Lobby and the countless battles fought beneath it lose their meaning!

Upon seeing this, Ace and Luffy couldn't care less about anything else and could only obey Sabo's call, leaping up at the same time to try and escape from there!

next moment!

Black lightning suddenly erupted!

The blue flames could no longer conceal the flickering black lightning!

Akihara Kagura broke free from Marco's restraints and kicked him in the chest, sending him flying!

"Armed - Thousand Bird Stream!"

Akihara Kagura raised his finger, and a long black bolt of lightning flew out from his hand, instantly wrapping around the three brothers' bodies like a thread, binding the three Ace brothers, who were trying to escape, to the spot!

It's sizzling!

Sabo and Ace were both shocked by the electric shock!

Luffy was completely unaware of this; even the lightning imbued with Armament Haki only enhanced its strength and didn't have any particular effect on his rubber body!

but…

Akihara Kagura immediately raised her finger!

A bolt of black lightning, like a long spear or sharp blade, suddenly extended and pierced through Luffy's body in an instant!

"Armament Haki: Chidori Sharp Spear!"

"Luffy!"

Garp's body suddenly trembled!

Shanks, who had been clashing with Garp all along, was also taken aback!

However, Luffy gritted his teeth and stood up, using his rubber body to even help Sabo and Ace break free from the black lightning binding them...

This guy…

He had a penetrating wound in his body...

He was even thinking of rescuing his two sworn brothers...

"Armament Haki: Thousand Birds!"

Akihara Kagura flung out bolts of black lightning at the three Ace brothers. These black lightning bolts were densely packed, flying towards them like long black needles!

These black lightning bolts were about to hit the three Ace brothers, so densely packed that there was nowhere to dodge!

A figure appeared in front of the three brothers!

The phoenix on the ground was extremely fast, and in an instant it stood in front of Ace and the others, blocking the thousands of black lightning bolts flying towards them!

Marco's phoenix body was riddled with black lightning senbon needles. Pain swept through his entire body in an instant, but he remained standing firm without moving. Blue flames continued to heal his injuries, and he forcibly expelled the senbon needles from his body one by one!

"..."

Kagura Akihara shook her head with some regret, seemingly disapproving of Marco's unwise behavior: "He's about to die himself, and he still wants to save others...?"

"Protecting your younger brother is what an older brother should do..."

A cold glint appeared in Marco's eyes, seemingly unconcerned about his actions, as he maintained his aloof demeanor towards Akihara Kagura: "You think you can just kill me like this... you can't do it... you Navy recruit..."

next moment!

The proud phoenix soared into the sky once more!

Like a phoenix soaring into the sky, it charged towards the enemy shrouded in black lightning!

The blue flames reignited. Marco's healing ability surpassed that of most people on the sea, and by the time he clashed with Akihara Kagura again, the wounds on his body had completely healed!

however…

Marco ultimately chose the wrong opponent!

The black lightning on Akihara Kagura's body flickered again, and the black current crackled around his body like a pendant, making him look like an invincible demon god!

Akihara Kagura suddenly swooped down towards Marco!

The two began to clash fiercely once again!

Akihara Kagura's fist was instantly enveloped in jet-black Armament Haki, with black lightning constantly coursing across it. He then delivered a powerful punch to the Phoenix's head, smashing the Phoenix's head to the side and sending it crashing heavily to the ground!

Black lightning flashed!

Akihara Kagura's body instantly flashed from the sky to the ground. Marco, who was waiting to land, was kicked directly by her, sending him flying into the air!

Next…

It was a relentless beating!

Akihara Kagura's figure moved so fast it was impossible to keep up!

Marco could only unleash his full Observation Haki to try and catch Akihara Kagura's movements, but he could only passively take hits...

but…

But this led Marco to discover something extremely terrifying!

"This guy..."

Marco took another punch to the head, his body involuntarily flying to the side. A look of disbelief flashed in his eyes: "This guy's speed isn't entirely due to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's ability; even Observation Haki can't keep up with his movements..."

That's the most terrifying thing!

This is the most terrifying thing Marco has ever discovered!

This means that Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura has mastered physical combat to a level that is difficult for ordinary people to reach. Marco believes that he is no match for her in physical combat and that it is impossible for him to defeat Akihara Kagura in physical combat!

In addition…

His Devil Fruit ability was only good at healing, not particularly good at offense, so he couldn't find any way to counterattack and defeat his opponent!

but…

I am the first division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates!

To put it bluntly...

Marco is now the second-in-command of the Whitebeard Pirates, second only to his father Whitebeard in strength. He is a fearsome pirate in the New World, and sometimes he can even fight against monsters like Kaido!

however…

I was no match for the lieutenant general in front of me!

Even during the battle, he couldn't find a chance to counterattack. Now he was completely suppressed by the opponent and had no way to break the deadlock!

This lieutenant general's strength...

It's not just a little off, it's a little too strong!

"Looks like you're not very good at fighting..."

Akihara Kagura's figure suddenly flashed in front of Marco, her gaze fixed directly on the phoenix's eyes: "You're probably only good at taking hits..."

"!!!"

Marco stared at Akihara Kagura in surprise!

next moment!

Akihara Kagura suddenly grabbed the phoenix by the neck and slammed its body heavily to the ground, shattering the surrounding floorboards instantly from the impact!

Countless black lightning bolts enveloped the phoenix's body, and a tremendous thunderstorm resounded across Enies Lobby. The intense activity of the lightning even caused the signal of the video denial mushi to become unstable...

Endless sand and dust spread out...

A huge crater appeared in the ground.

Marco collapsed weakly into the pit, his body covered in wounds. The blue flames on his body gradually subsided as they were exhausted from repeated use, and his body reverted from the animal form of the phoenix back to human form...

Marco…

It's clear they've already lost...

The group of Red-Haired Pirates were also incredulous at the sight, with many of them staring wide-eyed, knowing Marco's strength!

Bulu bulu bulu…

Kagura Akihara's Den Den Mushi rang.

Kagura Akihara waved her hand lightly, dispelling the dust in front of her. She seemed uninterested in defeating an opponent as formidable as Marco, whose status, position, and strength were all formidable. Her gaze fell upon the three Ace brothers, who stood frozen in place…

"Marshal of the Warring States Period"

Kagura Akihara answered the Den Den Mushi in her hand.

"How's the battle going on your end?"

Sengoku immediately checked on the situation at Enies Lobby and hurriedly said, "I noticed there's a problem with the video Den Den Mushi's image..."

"A few people tried to kidnap Straw Hat Luffy, but I've taken care of them..."

Kagura Akihara glanced back at Marco, who lay in the crater in the ground, and said softly, "I think I used the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power too much during the fight with Phoenix Marco, which caused the Den Den Mushi signal to be a bit weak..."

"You win."

While pondering a way to break the deadlock, Sengoku was also keeping an eye on the situation at Enies Lobby. However, he didn't have time to praise Akihara Kagura's terrifyingly improved strength, and instead solemnly reminded her, "But quite a few powerful pirates who escaped from Impel Down are heading towards Enies Lobby..."

"..."

Akihara Kagura fell silent.

Sengoku interpreted this silence as a lack of confidence on Akihara Kagura's part.

Even after defeating Marco, it still couldn't reverse the Navy's decline. With two Yonko pirate crews respectively targeting Marineford and Enies Lobby, adding even one more straw could break the Navy's back...

Moreover…

It's still those terrifying pirates imprisoned in Impel Down...

"Get ready, we will win."

Sengoku had thought everything through. He didn't reveal his decision on the Den Den Mushi, but he knew that Akihara Kagura, with her intelligence, would understand his meaning.

"Yes."

Akihara Kagura nodded to indicate that she understood.

Obviously.

Sengoku had already prepared to ask the Konoha Pirates for help.

After the admiral finished speaking, he hung up the Den Den Mushi immediately, because he saw that the Whitebeard Pirates seemed to have also received the battle report from Enies Lobby, and the three Moby Dicks were all weighing anchor and raising their sails, clearly about to leave Marineford…

Obvious.

Marco and Portgas D. Ace's defeats seemed to have exceeded Whitebeard's expectations. This Emperor of the Sea, still known as the world's strongest man, no longer intended to stay here and wanted to head to Enies Lobby to join the battle...

but…

This is not good news for the Navy…

Even if the Whitebeard's Moby Dick is evacuated and reinforcements from Marineford head to Enies Lobby, the war will still develop in a way that is unfavorable to the Navy...

after all…

The combined naval forces of Marineford and Enies Lobby...

It's impossible for them to defeat the combined forces of the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates!

Regardless...

Sengoku had to find additional reinforcements, and since the World Government was unreliable, he had no choice but to turn to the Konoha Pirates…

Sabaody Archipelago No. 1.

The entire Konoha Pirates crew stayed at the auction house.

Orochimaru and Tobirama Senju were examining the Devil Fruits they had collected at the auction house, conducting scientific experiments on them; Sasori of the Red Sand was meticulously organizing the materials he had gathered, planning to upgrade his puppet.

The others...

Naturally, he was watching the battle unfold on Enies Lobby.

Hashirama Senju stroked his chin, watching the battle between Kagura Akihara and Marco end, and slowly nodded his head: "That winged guy seems pretty strong, managing to hold out against him for so long before finally falling..."

"snort…"

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly in dissatisfaction.

Hashirama Senju, unfazed by Madara Uchiha's disdain, stroked his chin and said, "I heard that Marco is a captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. A captain like him can last several minutes against Kagura Akihara..."

To be honest...

Marco has actually performed very well.

Even in taijutsu combat alone, no one in the entire ninja world would dare say they could last even half a minute against Akihara Kagura, and most people would be lucky to survive a single blow...

The only thing that can be done...

It was probably only Kaguya Otsutsuki who was staring intently at the image of the Den Den Mushi.

"They're clearly suppressing their strength on purpose..."

"Clearly, he doesn't want to reveal his powerful strength to others..."

Tobirama Senju tossed aside the Devil Fruit he had cut open and said in a deep voice, "When others think that's all the power he has, they'll definitely fall into his trap..."

"This time..."

"It's not a trap."

Sasori shook his head. He knew Kagura Akihara fairly well and was aware of part of her plans: "Ever since Kagura obtained the Rumble-Rumble Fruit power, for some reason, the World Government and the Navy have yet to allow her to make contact with Vegapunk..."

"Normally speaking..."

"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability is definitely what Vegapunk wants..."

"No scientist can afford to ignore the study of electricity and magnetism."

"However, Vegapunk didn't suggest that Kagura, the nominal user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, come to see him. It seems that the Marine scientist is still busy with some things and doesn't have time to see Kagura. So, Kagura will have to go to see him in order to become stronger..."

"What do you mean?"

Hashirama Senju didn't quite understand Sasori's meaning.

"..."

Sasori glanced at his captain, knowing the wisdom and emotional intelligence of the First Hokage, and gave up on explaining. He shook his head and took out a Den Den Mushi.

"never mind…"

"Let's deal with the immediate problem first..."

"The Fleet Admiral should call soon. This time, we'll make one condition: let our spy within the Navy be exposed. This will not only damage the World Government's prestige and create a crisis of trust between the World Government and the Navy, but also clear out rivals for Kagura's future position as Admiral..."

"Exposing an undercover agent? Which undercover agent?"

Hashirama Senju pondered the numerous spies they had within the Navy. They had quite a few spies in the Navy; apart from Akainu, almost everyone from the Fleet Admiral to the Admirals was one of them!

"This time..."

Sasori of the Red Sand suggested a candidate: "We need to choose a vice admiral, so that someone can fill the vacancy when an admiral position becomes vacant in the future... Let's choose Vice Admiral Green Bull, which also fulfills his deal with another person!"

"Hmm..."

"Green Bull?"

Hashirama Senju subconsciously pondered the name, then suddenly asked with some surprise, "Wait, something doesn't seem right... Is Green Bull our mole?"

There's not enough time...

I made some minor adjustments...

Classes are finally over... I'm heading home tomorrow... I'm going to get a good night's sleep tonight... I wake up at 8 am every morning and go to get out of class until 8 pm every night...

(End of this chapter)