Uchiha's personal opinion

Hanzo the Salamander is quite receptive to food.

For example, after the first phase of the Impel Down campaign was a complete victory, he had completely transformed into a heavy artillery behemoth and was infused with gunboat diplomacy ideology.

Of course, this naval victory also proved that Hanzo's "beyond visual range combat" theory was entirely feasible.

"Send a report of victory to His Majesty!"

Full of ambition, Hanzo the Salamander said to Orochimaru, "The pseudo-government navy has been completely annihilated by the Kamui Heavy Cannon of the headquarters! The mere guards of Impel Down are already a dying, isolated city. As long as the invincible Dynasty Navy arrives, they will surely be wiped out, and Impel Down will be ours for the taking!"

Orochimaru simply nodded, then personally returned to the telegraph room to send the good news.

"By the way, has Lumbu-kun returned yet?"

Hanzo the Salamander continued to ask.

"Just got back!"

Uchiha Rumbu instantly appeared beside Hanzo the Salamander.

"I'm going to put you in charge of the second phase of the sniper operation. Do you have the confidence?"

"Hanzo the Salamander asked."

"Sniping along the fast track between Enies Lobby and Impel Down?"

Uchiha Rumbu nodded: "No problem!"

"Then, I will hand over all twelve ironclad ships to you, along with five cruisers to assist in maritime reconnaissance."

Hanzo the Salamander thought for a moment and said, "Also, I'll assign you a submarine as well!"

"Mission accomplished!"

Uchiha Rumbu immediately bowed and said.

……

The Ninja World, the Fubo Castle Palace.

Uchiha Tokumitsu also received good news from the pirate world at this time.

"...According to intelligence obtained through torture of prisoners, the naval warships of the puppet government stationed in Impel Down have been completely annihilated after this battle. The second phase of the campaign, a bombardment and encirclement operation to intercept reinforcements, is about to be launched!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu was very satisfied with the results achieved in the first phase.

This also shows that the warships that have been persistently developed and built with heavy investment have indeed achieved the expected results.

"As long as we win, it's all worth it."

Uchiha Tokumitsu handed the report of victory to Uzumaki Ashina and exclaimed, "The Uzumaki clan has made invaluable contributions to the Navy's success today!"

"All of this is thanks to His Majesty's wise guidance!"

Ashina Uzumaki humbly said, "We are merely humble vessels to hold the fruits of His Majesty's careful consideration, and all we have done is insignificant."

"Chief Ashina is too modest~"

Uchiha Tokumitsu laughed heartily, "By the way, are the sealing formations underground all ready?"

"Everything is ready, and all six tailed beasts that have been transferred are in place!"

Ashina Uzumaki immediately replied.

"It's absolutely perfect!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu stood up and prepared to walk into the underground chamber. "Once everything is ready, it will no longer be a small-scale naval operation!"

The news of the victory in the pirate world arrived just as Uchiha Tokumitsu had completed his control over the Outer Path Demon Statue.

After being refined and nurtured by the five sage techniques of chakra, the remaining power within the Gedo Mazo of the Ten-Tails' remains was completely replaced by Uchiha Tokumitsu's chakra. Although this also reduced the Gedo Mazo's deterrent effect on the tailed beasts to some extent, for Uchiha Tokumitsu, who was used to controlling everything, this loss was well worth it.

After all, even though Black Zetsu eventually chose to surrender and secretly assisted Ashura in pursuing the remaining White Zetsu led by Tobi within the framework of the Internal Affairs Department, the pursuit operation has not made any effective progress so far. Therefore, Uchiha Tokumitsu's dissatisfaction and fear of it are becoming more and more obvious.

Of course, Uchiha Tokumitsu's initiative to reduce the extraction rate of tailed beast chakra to one-third was also one of the reasons why the six captured and sealed tailed beasts eventually compromised.

Moreover, the Two-Tails Matatabi, who was also free, once spoke out, which ultimately convinced the sealed tailed beasts to agree to the plan of exchanging chakra for freedom.

"Is there anyone who wants to back out now?"

Upon entering the secret chamber, Uchiha Tokumitsu asked the tailed beasts sealed within the vessel, "If they cause trouble after activating the Illusionary Dragon Nine Sealing Formation, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"They've all compromised! After all, chakra is valuable, but freedom is priceless!"

The two-tailed tatami, which was wagging its tail nearby, quickly interjected.

Stalking!

The six sealed tailed beasts cursed in unison!

But this is also their true feeling, so they can only vent it in their hearts.

"Then let's get ready to begin!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu addressed Uzumaki Ashina and the other five Uchiha ninjas, then stepped into the center of the Illusionary Dragon Nine Sealing Formation and summoned the Gedo Mazo, which had been modified with chakra!

"Ten-Tails..."

Uchiha Tokumitsu licked his dry lips, calmed himself down, and sat down cross-legged.

Although the 'Ten-Tails' resurrected through this method is incomplete, and the remaining consciousness of the Gedo Mazo has been completely refined and destroyed by Uchiha Tokuko, resulting in the loss of some of the Ten-Tails' characteristics and functions, it is enough.

Furthermore, when necessary, Uchiha Tokumitsu could even use the Ten-Tails as a 'clone' to 'plant' in the pirate world—just like the Otsutsuki clan planted the Divine Tree in the ninja world to absorb natural energy and cultivate its fruit, to see if they could create an environment more suitable for ninjas.

"Nine Seals of the Illusory Dragon!"

As Ashina Uzumaki activated the sealing magic circle, it lit up.

At the same time, Uchiha Tokumitsu began to control the Gedo Mazo, spitting out seven long dragons of chakra from the giant mouth of the mazo, which reached towards the Two-Tails Matatabi and the six-headed sealed tailed beasts respectively!

……

After learning the devastating news of the annihilation of the naval forces, Impel Down began preparations for war amidst chaos.

Director Magellan first berated the naval officers who insisted on leading the fleet out to encircle and annihilate the enemy, and then sent a message to the World Government requesting assistance.

Mary Geoise was utterly shocked!

Because they suddenly discovered that even the world government's highest-level intelligence agency knew nothing about the so-called 'Hidden Mist Pirates'!

There wasn't even a shred of intelligence available for analysis regarding their composition, origins, weapons, or ships!

It is precisely this complete mystery and unknown that is most terrifying.

Therefore, while the Five Elders mobilized the World Government's secret forces to try to track down and eliminate him, they ordered the Marine Headquarters to do everything in its power to protect Impel Down!

After all, as the world's largest prison, Impel Down represents the dignity of the world government!

"No matter the cost, Impel Down must not fall!"

During a conversation with Admiral Sengoku, Jaigolusia Satan, one of the Five Elders, stated: "Even if the Paradise Navy is wiped out, Impel Down must be preserved!"

"We will do everything we can..."

The general of the Warring States period was also quite helpless, but at this time he was unable to conduct effective analysis and make arrangements, and could only give vague answers.

"It's not as simple as just trying your best!"

Jaigolusia Satan suddenly roared in fury, "Victory is imperative! Victory is the only option!"

"Only in this way can you, the derelict officials, redeem your sins!"

"...Then I'll lead the team into battle myself."

Although he was very unhappy inside, Sengoku still managed to maintain a relatively calm attitude and said...

"no!"

The other of the Five Elders, Saint Piet, resolutely rejected Admiral Sengoku's request: "You must remain at the Navy Headquarters and defend the outer perimeter of the Holy Land!"

"Don't feel resentful because of this, and don't feel that it's an insult to you!"

Mazsan replied, "Although this is a critical moment, it is also a major test of your leadership abilities!"

"I imagine you wouldn't want to lose the chance to become a Fleet Admiral!"

"……clear."

The generals of the Warring States period could only bow their heads once again.

While the three admirals of the Marine Headquarters were also completely unaware of the 'Hidden Mist Pirates' who had appeared at the edge of the Grand Line at some unknown time, under pressure from the enraged Five Elders, they had no choice but to organize their fleet and plan to provide flanking support through the fast lanes at the edge of the Triangle Vortex. Moreover, in order to deal with the 'super battleships' repeatedly mentioned in the battle reports, the three admirals, after discussion, finally decided that Kuzan would personally lead the fleet to provide reinforcements!

Meanwhile, apart from the New World Navy, which could not be easily mobilized due to the need to guard against large pirate crews, the Marine Headquarters did its utmost to gather all the ships capable of sailing in the first half of the Grand Line in a very short time, and dispatched all the marines who had mastered the Six Powers.

Even so, the Five Elders were still not satisfied, feeling that it was still not enough to completely extinguish this force in their eyes.

Therefore, the Navy Headquarters escalated its efforts again, ordering Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Tsuru to lead a group of Vice Admirals from the Headquarters and all members of the Giant Force into battle.

As a result, apart from the two admirals and admiral candidates who remained, the Navy Headquarters was left with only a small number of marines who had not yet graduated from the training camp and whose strength was insufficient for combat at sea, leaving it in a state of near emptiness.

After all, the Kirigakure Pirates' feat of sinking a fleet in five minutes was truly terrifying! The Marine Headquarters, from the admirals to the staff officers at all levels, dared not slack off, much less gamble on whether there was anyone in the Kirigakure Pirates who could rival the three admirals or even the four emperors.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Nobutora, Hyuga Shinki, and others who were lurking in the Sabaody Archipelago were also ushering in a new era for their intelligence work!

Under his planning, two hundred intelligence ninjas lurking in the Sabaody Archipelago took advantage of the vacant defenses to not only quickly set up a large radio station, but also establish a hidden observation post on the outlying Tree Island, continuously sending the assembled naval intelligence to the First Army's headquarters.

It can be said that what awaits this naval fleet about to go into battle is yet another one-sided, transparent battle!

In particular, the Sabaody Archipelago is close to the Navy Headquarters, and the locals have a relatively good understanding of the naval officers at all levels. In addition, it is human nature to watch the excitement, so some islanders who like to show off their knowledge like to flaunt their observations in public. As a result, the intelligence ninjas can easily collect some combat intelligence on the participants that is difficult to distinguish between true and false.

Although there were many exaggerations, such as the claims about the special abilities of Devil Fruits which the intelligence ninjas found utterly ridiculous, they still sent all their observations to the First Legion Command Center out of caution, allowing the staff ninjas to make their own judgments and analyses.

At the same time, Uchiha Nobutora also received a special coded telegram requesting...

"...Set up navigation radio stations around the Naval Headquarters?"

This order really put him at a loss.

After all, no matter how weak the defenses of the Naval Headquarters are, or how few personnel are left on duty, surely they wouldn't be unable to detect even a navigation radio the size of half a room!

But since this was a secret telegram sent personally by Hanzo of the Salamander, he could only secretly summon the heads of the intelligence ninjas to discuss countermeasures and see if there were any ways to deceive them.

……

After Impel Down had been on high alert for a day and a night, five battleships and twenty cruisers, escorted by the tailed beast-transformed Yagura Karatachi, successfully arrived at the outskirts of Impel Down.

They then began to swagger around, adjusting their formation in preparation for the artillery barrage.

"Why! Where are those sea king-level giants?!"