Konoha's Mission Master

"Then we'll change the date to the day before the execution."

"In the next few days, the Moby Dick will head to the New World to attract the Navy's attention, and within a few days, Old Man needs to clash with the Navy to officially announce the return of the Whitebeard Pirates to the world!"

"Gulalalalala, it's definitely time to prove it with actions..."

"Whitebeard returns!!!"

Whitebeard clenched his somewhat ferocious right fist, sensing the surging energy within his body, his eyes blazing with intense fighting spirit.

This was the best he had felt in ten years, his energy was so high that he felt like he was back in his youth.

Marco began to carefully review Yakumo's design and to complete the plan as much as possible.

"Be careful after infiltrating Marineford."

“I know, of course no problem.”

Yakumo nodded in agreement. He had absolute confidence in his hiding skills, which came from the gold coins consumed by using the hiding technique.

The enhanced abilities of the game system are bound to be of high quality.

"I believe you understand that this execution is more like a trap. I guess the navy's lineup, while not as grand as the Marineford War, will at least involve... two or more admirals to protect them."

The Navy has publicly stated that Kaiokichi and Fujitora will be in charge.

However, the number of people secretly hidden was a secret they could not discover. But no matter how luxurious the lineup was, the Navy could not withstand the surprise attack of the two emperors.

Marco wasn't worried about the plan's implementation; rather, he was concerned about the Whitebeard Pirates' future after getting entangled with the Revolutionary Army.

Yakumo and Marco discussed the meeting plan again.

"The Moby Dick should set sail tomorrow morning."

"Tonight, take me to the Sabaody Archipelago."

Yakumo intends to settle scores with the World Government slowly... but those who killed the caravan members...

Yakumo had no intention of letting them see the sun tomorrow.

In the evening, Yakumo received intelligence from Marco.

There are two in total.

The first article describes the beginning and process of the caravan's murder, detailing the CP department's investigation and ultimately mobilizing naval forces stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago to arrest the caravan members.

After a brutal interrogation, they were all killed.

The intelligence report thoughtfully included details of the CP department's secret outposts on several surrounding islands, clearly indicating that Marco understood that Yakumo's mood at this moment was not as calm and collected as it appeared on the surface.

As the eyes and ears of the World Government, the CP department's various bases are extremely well hidden, but eventually a few still managed to slip up and be successfully located by the Whitebeard Pirates' intelligence department.

The second piece of information surprised Yakumo somewhat.

The Soul-Soul Fruit, originally belonging to Big Mom, appeared in the West Blue a few days ago.

It was eventually successfully recovered by the Navy through auction.

During their return to Marineford, the escort fleet was attacked by the Blackbeard Pirates, and all the Marines responsible for transporting the Soul-Soul Fruit were killed.

The Soul-Soul Fruit has fallen into Blackbeard's hands.

The Navy Headquarters estimates that the bounty on Blackbeard will be increased in the coming days.

According to Yakumo's analysis of the plot in the original work, the Soul-Soul Fruit should be used as a substitute for the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Blackbeard ate it.

"So, he's finally got both Devil Fruit powers?"

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Chapter 233 Dungeon World: The King's Redemption VI

While on deck.

Yakumo keenly noticed the change in Marco's expression, even though just a few days ago he was saying he would go through fire and water for him.

However, when Yakumo's demands go against the interests of the Whitebeard Pirates themselves, Marco will still find himself... weighing the pros and cons.

"As expected, promises..."

"It is only at the moment it is spoken that it truly exists."

At that moment, Yakumo saw through Marco's true nature.

In his heart, the most important thing will always be the Whitebeard Pirates. He only goes to great lengths and even sincerely tries to win them over and please them because he is useful to them.

Especially after Whitebeard's complete downfall, when Marco was the Whitebeard Pirates' lifeline, after Marco complained and showed weakness, he unhesitatingly promised to go through fire and water for them.

However, once Whitebeard truly recovered, his importance to the Whitebeard Pirates rapidly declined.

Those vows of going through fire and water have become empty words.

Marco wasn't as righteous as one might imagine, and Whitebeard wasn't purely heroic either. His own actions were somewhat naive; when he could have held back, he was moved by his family's affection and went all out.

Ace was the only exception…

He is indeed consistent in word and deed, and extremely sincere.

Yakumo snapped out of his thoughts. He had initially befriended the Whitebeard Pirates because it aligned with his mission objectives, and he could leverage their strength.

Without realizing it, Yakumo became more attentive.

Seeing that there was still plenty of time, Yakumo picked up the first intelligence report and read it repeatedly.

The torture during arrest and interrogation.

Yakumo clenched his fists, a slight anger rising in his heart.

In fact... he had long seen through the true nature of the world.

In my past life, most of my troubles stemmed from not having money.

In this world, most anger stems from weakness.

His right fist was clenched tightly, and the veins bulged.

"In the end, it's still not strong enough."

If he were strong enough, he could easily overwhelm the World Government and kill all the powerful figures who stood in his way, just like in the Demon Slayer world, where even the final Demon King Muzan could be easily cut down by his blade.

The night is getting darker.

After having dinner, Yakumo set off on Marco's small boat.

In less than half an hour, the Sabaody Archipelago came into view.

"By the way, during the last battle with Blackbeard, I discovered that his physique is quite special. If I'm not mistaken, he might be able to withstand the power of two Devil Fruits."

Yakumo jumped off the small boat and reminded Marco.

"You mean the Soul-Soul Fruit... Blackbeard plans to eat it himself?"

Marco was clearly skeptical, since the idea of ​​someone possessing two Devil Fruit abilities sounded too far-fetched, and there was absolutely no record of anyone with two Devil Fruit abilities in the information he had.

But judging from Yakumo's expression, it didn't seem like a baseless rumor.

"Yes."

Yakumo nodded and headed towards the Sabaody Archipelago.

That's all I have to say. Whether you believe it or not is none of Yakumo's business.

Tonight, the moonlight is beautiful, and a thin mist spreads from Yakumo's hands.

Sabaody Archipelago, Tree No. 12.

There is a rather old warehouse here, with its doors tightly closed... The warehouse was built ten years ago and has not been rented out or used in any way.

It's as if the person who built the warehouse has forgotten about it.

Even the corners of the frame were covered with thick cobwebs, but this was actually one of the CP department's bases in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Due to the unique geographical location of the Sabaody Archipelago, Celestial Dragons often come here with slaves for a stroll or to acquire new slaves.

For this reason, the World Government specifically established three CP outposts on the archipelago to take turns guarding them.

At this moment, several men dressed in neat black suits were quickly processing documents under the lamp. Originally, their posting to the Sabaody Archipelago was a sinecure, but a few days ago, the Thousand-Faced Demon Emperor appeared in the Sabaody Archipelago.

The previously quiet job suddenly became very busy.

That same day, three Celestial Dragons from the Sabaody Archipelago returned to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise overnight. Although they were proud, they were also afraid of death, after all, nearly a hundred Celestial Dragons had died at the hands of the Thousand-Faced Demon Emperor.

From that day on, the three strongholds joined forces to investigate information about the Thousand-Faced Demon Emperor, eventually pinpointing the merchant ship he had once traveled on.

However, after their capture, it was discovered that their encounter with the Thousand-Faced Demon King was merely a coincidence.

Several days of effort came to nothing.

Enraged, the CP6 commander immediately ordered the entire caravan to be executed.

Just then, there was a snap.

The sound of breaking glass echoed from the quiet warehouse.

"Watch out... there are enemies."

The leader spoke softly, his muscles gradually bulging, tearing his suit to shreds. Black mane grew wildly all over his body, and thick bull horns rose from his temples.

"Animal Devil Fruit: Mighty Bull".

Although his Devil Fruit is Mighty Bull, he is not a reckless fool. He had already pressed the emergency contact button the moment the thick fog rose, and it wouldn't be long before the CP members from the other two branches arrived to rescue him.

"Just hold them off!"

The burly man with the bull-like face fumbled for his weapon and gave the order to his teammates to defend, but soon... he realized that his teammates, who usually fought alongside him, did not respond to him at all.

A thick, lead-gray fog rolled and spread.

The surrounding environment was extremely quiet; you could see a pin drop.

In the mist, he could only hear his own breathing.

"This is...this is...the Thousand-Faced Demon Emperor's method."

He immediately retrieved information about the mist from his memory.