Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

Bai Yu slowly turned around, his Sharingan slightly rotating in his eye sockets.

"Bai Yu, there are too many of them, let's go." Robin's voice was soft, but it reached Bai Yu's ears clearly.

"A lot of people?"

Uchiha Hakuba slowly raised his head, looking at the dome of the main hall, which was reddened by the firelight, and the dark sky.

"Perfect, let me test the power of this move."

The moment he finished speaking, a terrifying wave of chakra erupted from Bai Yu's body, and blue lightning chakra surged out like a tidal wave, soaring straight into the sky.

"Lightning Release: Kirin!"

Boom—!

A deafening thunderclap suddenly erupted, and the once clear night sky was instantly shrouded in dark clouds. Within the thick clouds, purple lightning surged and roared like a giant dragon.

Immediately afterwards, a bolt of purple lightning as thick as a bucket transformed into a legendary Qilin, carrying a world-destroying force as it swooped down from the clouds and struck directly at the crowd outside the main hall.

"Aaaaaah—!"

A piercing scream instantly echoed through the night sky. Purple lightning engulfed swathes of guards and sailors, and a violent shockwave swept out like a tsunami, blowing away surrounding buildings and sending debris and wood chips flying everywhere.

Uchiha Shiraha flashed and instantly appeared beside Kanna. He shot through the hall window like an arrow and sped away into the distance.

"Let's go, Robin, Rangiku!"

Chapter 48 The Milky Way and You

The wind whistled past their ears as Uchiha Shiraha, carrying Kanna, Robin, and Rangiku, swiftly traversed the rooftops of the imperial city, his movements as fast as a phantom.

The flames and explosions behind us continued unabated, and the lingering power of the purple lightning illuminated the night sky, making it flicker.

After the four of them left the city, Connor suddenly spoke up: "Bai Yu, let me take you flying!"

Before she finished speaking, Connor jumped down from Shiraha's arms, and then her body suddenly burst out with a dazzling white light, which made Nico Robin and Rangiku instinctively raise their hands to shield their eyes.

As for Uchiha Hakuba, he was prepared and his gaze fell on the ball of white light.

The moment the light faded, a giant, snow-white dragon appeared before the three of them.

Dragon feathers gleamed with a warm luster in the night. Its wingspan slowly opened, bringing with it a strong wind that made Robin's hair fly wildly and the clothes of the two of them rustle.

Then she lowered her head and affectionately rubbed against Bai Yu's arm.

"This, this is..."

Nico Robin's eyes widened, and she instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

Although she had heard Bai Yu say that Connor was a dragon, when she realized that this giant dragon was the little guy who had just snuggled in Bai Yu's arms, she was even more shocked.

Matsumoto Rangiku was also startled and slightly parted her cherry lips, thinking that the change in her figure would not be too great.

But a seemingly delicate and adorable child could transform into such a magnificent beast. With the flapping of its giant wings, a refreshing breeze carrying the scent of grass and trees swept over us.

"Come on up!"

Connor's soft, cute voice came from the dragon's mouth.

Bai Yu was the first to leap up, landing steadily on the dragon's broad back, and then turned around and reached out his hand to the two of them.

Robin and Rangiku exchanged a glance, both seeing amazement in each other's eyes. They then jumped up and grabbed Shiraha's hands, being pulled onto the dragon's back.

The dragon's back was warm and sturdy, and the fur felt surprisingly comfortable against my palm.

Before the two could even settle in, Connor let out a joyful dragon roar, his giant wings suddenly exerted force, and his massive body shot straight into the sky like an arrow released from a bow.

A strong wind swept in instantly, making the robes of the three people flutter loudly.

Robin instinctively adjusted his hat and looked down. He saw the outline of Balewood City shrink rapidly beneath his feet. The city now appeared as small as an ant. The deafening roar of cannons had long been drowned out by the howling wind.

The night sky seemed so close, as if you could reach out and touch the twinkling stars. Clouds churned beneath you like soft cotton wool, and occasionally a shooting star would streak across the night, leaving a brilliant silver trail in your field of vision.

"It's so, so beautiful..."

Nico Robin couldn't help but murmur to herself, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She had never looked down at the earth from such a perspective before. The vastness of the night sky, the softness of the clouds, and the refreshing breeze on her cheeks all captivated her.

Rangiku stretched out her arms, letting the night breeze brush her hair, and a bright smile appeared on her lips: "Connor, you're amazing! This is so much faster than when we came here."

Hearing their praise, Connor's vertical pupils curved into crescents, and the frequency of his dragon wings flapping became a little lighter.

She excitedly wagged her tail.

"The feeling of being needed..."

The dragon's roar was clear and melodious, echoing through the night sky: "I'll take you flying higher, to see the scenery above the clouds!"

With another burst of power, the giant wings propelled the snow-white dragon, carrying the three of them, soaring into the deeper night sky.

The moment it broke through the clouds, the moonlight poured down like shattered gold, coating Connor's snow-white dragon wings with a hazy silver edge.

Uchiha Hakuba stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the air, his hair blowing in the wind. He looked up at the night sky, his eyes reflecting the countless stars.

Hmm... If it weren't for the chakra attached to the soles of his feet, Uchiha Shiraha wouldn't have been able to pull off this...

Nico Robin instinctively gripped Bai Yu's sleeve, looked up, and saw that the world above the clouds was even more magnificent than she had imagined.

The night sky was like a piece of black velvet studded with diamonds, and the stars seemed so close that she could reach out and pluck them. The cool moonlight shone on her, and she couldn't help but reach out, her fingertips brushing against the icy night wind, as if she could touch those distant starlight.

Rangiku couldn't help but laugh, "Shiraha, look over there..."

Looking in the direction she pointed, a dazzling Milky Way stretched across the sky, like a ribbon of light woven from billions of stars, breathtakingly beautiful.

Connor let out a joyful dragon roar, spread his giant wings, and carried the three of them gliding towards the Milky Way.

The sound of dragon wings slicing through the night sky was as light as a feather brushing against silk.

Just then, Bai Yu suddenly raised his hand, and a wisp of pale purple lightning swirled around his fingertips.

The lightning shimmered beautifully under the moonlight. With a flick of his finger, the lightning shot like a meteor toward a distant star.

In an instant, the lightning exploded, turning into countless tiny specks of light that intertwined with the starlight, creating a dazzling spectacle.

"So beautiful!" Robin exclaimed, her eyes filled with amazement.

Connor's vertical pupils also gleamed with curiosity. She flicked her tail, flapped her dragon wings, and swooped down toward the point of light.

The wind howled even louder in his ears, but Bai Yu remained as steady as a mountain. After he sat down, he suddenly reached out and put his arm around Robin and Rangiku's waists, his soft voice echoing in the wind: "Hold on tight."

Before he finished speaking, Connor suddenly accelerated, and the snow-white dragon, like a white lightning bolt, ripped through the tranquil night sky.

The Milky Way flashed past their eyes, the starlight leaving long streaks in their vision. Nico Robin and Rangiku couldn't help but gasp, but were quickly overwhelmed by the thrill of the extreme speed.

Connor carried the three of them, circling beneath the starry sky. With each flap of his dragon wings, clouds piled up like mountains below...

"The scenery above the clouds is indeed different."

Rangiku said softly, a smile lingering on her lips.

Robin nodded, his gaze falling on Bai Yu. He saw Bai Yu looking at the distant starry sky with a calm expression, as if nothing in the world could stir up any waves in his heart.

She suddenly realized how fortunate she was to be able to look down from the clouds with Bai Yu and her companions.

However, the four of them landed before reaching the dock, since revealing Connor's identity would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

However, the dock was already completely surrounded by people.

Dozens of naval officers dressed in cloaks of justice stood ready, while countless naval soldiers aimed their dark cannons at the only road leading to the dock.

Standing beside the naval soldiers was Bao'er, who had previously invited Bai Yu.

At this moment, Bao'er had lost all of her previous charm and liveliness.

She was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, her eyes were cold, and she was completely different from the person she was that day.

Chapter 49 World Government Agents

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, hit their faces. Uchiha Hakuba and his companions stopped in their tracks, their crimson Sharingan sweeping over the marines who stood ready for battle before them.

"Oh? So that's how it is? It seems I really shouldn't underestimate you."

Nico Robin stood beside him, arms crossed, her eyes calm and unwavering. The dozens of marines and the dark muzzles of the cannons in front of her were not worth her alarm; the real threat came from the naval officers draped in cloaks of justice.

In terms of rank, there is one major general and two brigadier generals.

Matsumoto Rangiku toyed with the long sword at her waist, her fingertips tracing the cool scabbard, while her chakra began to circulate; she was ready.

As for Connor, he hid behind Bai Yu, peeking out his little head and curiously observing the soldiers who were aiming their guns, his little face full of eager excitement.

These people look like they're having a lot of fun.

"Nicole Robin and your friends."

BoA stepped forward, her sharp outfit highlighting her sleek figure. The coldness in her eyes was a stark contrast to her previous coquettishness: "Let me reintroduce myself. I am BoA, a CP5 intelligence agent of the World Government. From the moment I saw you step into Balaiwood, you were already birds in a cage. Nico Robin, you can't escape."

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, casually stroking his chin with his fingertips: "A bird in a cage? What makes you think that? It seems our peace-loving behavior has given you the wrong impression."

"With the reinforcements from the Marine Headquarters, and with the fact that I reported Nico Robin's whereabouts a few days ago!"

Bao'er suddenly raised her voice, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes: "I deliberately delayed you for seven days to wait for reinforcements to arrive. I thought everything was foolproof, but I didn't expect you to be so quick. But it doesn't matter, today, you won't be able to escape! I will take your people to the World Government to claim the reward and advance in rank."

"reward?"

Uchiha Hakuba chuckled, and his invisible Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, sweeping across the entire dock like a tsunami.

The naval soldiers in the front row instantly lost focus, their muskets clattered to the ground, and they fell straight down without even having time to scream.

The slightly stronger naval personnel in the back row turned pale and staggered backward, their cannons trembling slightly.

"Conqueror's Haki?"

The rear admiral standing in the middle of the crowd was startled, and his instinctive reaction was to order everyone to retreat.

Why would someone possess Conqueror's Haki in a place like the West Blue? Why don't these people go to the Grand Line?

"With your paltry tricks, you dare to talk about rewards?"

Before he could finish speaking, Bao'er shouted sharply, "Fire!"

Dozens of muskets simultaneously spewed flames, and cannonballs tore through the air, hurtling towards Bai Yu and his group with a piercing whistle.

Uchiha Shiroha's pupils contracted slightly, his Sharingan spun rapidly, and he raised his hand, causing pale purple lightning to explode in his palm.

Lightning Release: Purple Lightning!