Capítulo 357: Chapter 357: Colt's New Bounty
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The grin on Whitebeard's face faded as his expression grew serious.
"Sasuke, from your words, it seems you know Hoshigaki Kisame?"
Sasuke nodded slowly, his expression sour.
"We're acquainted, but our relationship is far from friendly."
He despised anything tied to Uchiha Itachi, and Kisame was no exception.
Despite that, Kisame's former comrades seemed to hold him in high regard.
This only made Sasuke find him more irritating.
"I'm not trying to stop you from taking revenge because of any personal connection to him," Sasuke added.
"It's the force standing behind Kisame that you should fear."
"Sasuke, don't be so timid! We are the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"In this world, nothing can make Pops afraid!" Ace declared, waving his hand dismissively.
"No matter who it is, they are no match for the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Hahaha! That's right!"
"With Pops around, who cares about the Marines?"
As the pirates erupted into another wave of cheers, Sasuke's expression darkened further.
"Idiots! You have no idea what you're up against!"
Whitebeard turned his sharp gaze toward Sasuke.
"Sasuke, you seem to know a lot. Care to enlighten me about this force you're talking about?"
Sasuke averted his eyes from Whitebeard's.
"I don't know much, but I can tell you this: Hoshigaki Kisame is not someone to underestimate."
"My advice? Act as though nothing happened on Fish-Man Island. If you don't, you'll all regret it in the end."
Whitebeard studied Sasuke in silence for a long moment before laughing heartily.
"Gurarara! Interesting! Truly interesting,"
"So, there are still people in this world capable of scaring you. Back then, you didn't hold back in disrespecting me, did you? But now there's someone like this…"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes in contempt.
'Compared to Colt's strength, even you, Whitebeard, are too weak.'
"You guys, set sail! We're heading to Fish-Man Island to see where that shark Kisame gets the nerve to claim my territory!" Whitebeard's booming voice carried across the deck.
The helmsmen of the Moby Dick sprang into action, steering the ship as ordered.
"Hey! Didn't you hear me? Do you want to drag the Whitebeard Pirates to their doom?"
Sasuke shouted in disbelief, unable to comprehend Whitebeard's stubbornness despite his warnings.
"Gurarara, Sasuke, boy, I don't care who's backing Kisame."
"But he crossed my bottom line. Jinbei is a member of the Whitebeard Pirates, and Fish-Man Island is our territory,"
"Pops!" Tears welled in Jinbei's eyes.
"Rest assured Jinbei, we'll deal with this,"
Whitebeard turned to his crew with a determined expression.
"This time, I'll show the whole world, that no one touches what belongs to Whitebeard!"
A thunderous cheer erupted across the Moby Dick, the pirates looking at their captain with admiration.
"You… fine. Do what you like" Sasuke sighed, knowing that once Whitebeard made up his mind, no amount of persuasion would change it.
For now, he could only follow along and deal with whatever came next.
Whitebeard, however, silently noted Sasuke's grim demeanor.
His concern over Hoshigaki Kisame had deepened.
For a man like Whitebeard, with decades of experience, recent shifts in the world didn't go unnoticed.
Sasuke, Madara, and Naruto—the appearance of such formidable individuals in this era wasn't a mere coincidence.
Whitebeard had no doubt Sasuke's initial approach was because of his own agenda, but he didn't mind.
He sensed Sasuke's yearning for camaraderie and bonds.
That was enough for Whitebeard to believe that, one day, Sasuke would fully embrace his place among the Whitebeard Pirates.
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Meanwhile, the Five Elders of the World Government were equally uneasy.
The seas had plunged into chaos, almost rivaling the turmoil after Roger's execution.
The death of the Celestial Dragons only fueled the fire, igniting fervor across the seas.
For centuries, the World Government had upheld the illusion of the Celestial Dragons' divine lineage, but Colt's actions had shattered it.
The Five Elders were seething with rage, even contemplating replacing Sengoku.
However, lacking a suitable successor, they had no choice but to lash out at the Marines instead.
Yet, they would not allow Colt, the culprit, to roam free.
Two billion.
Colt's latest bounty stood at a staggering two billion berries—a figure issued directly by the World Government, not the Marines.
It came with an enticing promise: anyone, pirate or otherwise, who eliminated Colt could claim the bounty and if they had their own bounty it would be erased.
Additionally, Colt had been given a new epithet:
God Killer.
The World Government's machinations didn't stop there.
The elite CP0 agents, the shield of the Celestial Dragons, were dispatched to hunt him down.
"Tobirama, how are the preparations against the God Killer?"
The blond Elder addressed Senju Tobirama, who had been overseeing the CP0's movements.
"Elders, I've positioned two teams of CP0 agents to ambush near the New World's entry points: one at the sea route and another at Punk Hazard," Tobirama reported calmly, a sly smile tugging at his lips.
He secretly relished the opportunity to rid himself of lingering obstacles, leveraging Colt to do the dirty work.
In matters of political intrigue, Tobirama was a master tactician.
"Excellent," the blond Elder praised, nodding.
"This time, Uchiha Madara won't be there to disrupt our plans!"
The conversation shifted.
"What about the investigations into Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Sasuke? These individuals didn't just materialize out of thin air."
Tobirama, having prepared a response, replied smoothly, "We've uncovered fragments of information. The so-called 'Ninja Nation remains elusive, but we've identified the Uchiha clan, which claims their descent from a deity—their ancestor being a legendary figure named Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
"A god?" The Five Elders sneered, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword.
"In this world, only the Celestial Dragons hold that title. The rest are nothing but delusions of grandeur."
Capítulo 358: Chapter 358: Work For Me!
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Hearing that arrogant declaration, the Five Elders were visibly displeased.
"Continue the search, starting with the surname Ōtsutsuki. You have free access to the World Government's library."
The mustached Elder spoke indifferently:
"Tobirama, you should know what to say and what to ignore in the future."
"I understand," replied Senju Tobirama calmly.
The meaning was clear. He should say such ridiculous things from now on.
After reporting on the other matters, Tobirama finally left the chamber.
As he turned around, a contemptuous smile briefly flickered on his lips.
Outside the room, as Tobirama walked a certain distance, several masked CP0 agents stood in formation near him, exuding a cold, intimidating aura.
"Have you dealt with it?" one asked.
"There's no immediate danger of exposure, but some fabricated history will be necessary to cover our tracks. Otherwise, this will escalate sooner or later," Tobirama replied curtly.
"This Colt... he really knows how to cause trouble," Tobirama muttered a curse under his breath.
"He can hear everything you say, so tread carefully," one of the agents warned, amusement evident in his tone.
Despite the agent's humor, his massive frame and the aura emanating from him were unnerving.
This was none other than the Third Raikage, resurrected by the [Impure World Reincarnation].
Thanks to Colt's unique mastery over this jutsu, he could monitor all his reanimated warriors at any moment.
However, he rarely exercised that ability.
"If he hears, he hears," Tobirama scoffed.
"Even if he were here, I'd curse him to his face. I am, after all, his elder."
"Why not enjoy your second life, instead of worrying about these celestial pests?" Tobirama added, his tone filled with irritation.
As a steadfast ninja who prioritized missions above all, Tobirama harbored little sympathy for those who hindered his objectives.
Even the Celestial Dragons would not be spared from his disdain once his task was complete.
"The Senju name carries weight," remarked the Third Kazekage while ignoring his remarks. "But what's your plan now?"
"What else? Clean up this mess, of course!" Tobirama snapped.
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Water 7
Kalifa had been on edge for days.
She wasn't blind or deaf; she had seen the recent news dominating the world.
The most significant piece? Colt's updated bounty poster.
Kalifa vividly remembered Colt's use of the CP organization's secret high-level codes when they first crossed paths.
At the time, she naïvely assumed he was a senior CP agent, leading the Devil's Child, Nico Robin, on a covert mission.
Now, it was clear how wrong she had been.
Who kills their superior while on a mission?
The more Kalifa thought about her interactions with Colt—and her misplaced trust in him—the more uneasy she became.
If her superior, Spandam, learned of her failure, she'd face severe punishment, perhaps even execution.
Her greatest worry, however, was this: How did Colt know the CP organization's secret codes in the first place?
After days of hesitation, Kalifa decided to consult the others before making any rash decisions.
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At the Bar
At a discreet bar, Rob Lucci and the other CP9 agents were already gathered when Kalifa arrived.
"What's the emergency? Your abrupt leave will only raise Iceberg's suspicions," Lucci said coldly.
"Apologies, Lucci," Kalifa stammered before explaining everything.
Lucci's expression darkened upon hearing that Colt knew their secret codes.
"He knows the CP organization's codes?" Lucci asked sharply.
"Yes, and he was fully aware of my mission as well," Kalifa confirmed.
"Leave. Now," Lucci commanded.
"What?" Kalifa and the others were stunned by his sudden order.
"We need to evacuate the island immediately!"
Lucci's tone was grave.
He didn't need to think twice to understand the implications.
Colt's background was too dangerous, and there was no doubt a high-ranking mole within the CP organization aiding him.
Staying would only mean certain death.
Without hesitation, Kaku, Blueno, and the others began preparing to leave.
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The Arrival of Senju Tobirama
Boom!
The bar door exploded inward, revealing Senju Tobirama flanked by the Third Raikage and Third Kazekage.
"My, my, you figured it out so quickly," Tobirama muttered.
"Unfortunately, I can't let you leave."
Lucci clenched his fists, knowing it was too late to escape.
"Blueno, open a door. I'll hold them off!" Lucci ordered, transforming into his leopard hybrid form.
But the Third Raikage was faster.
In a flash of lightning, he appeared in front of Blueno.
"[Lateral Bolt of Pain]!"
The Raikage's hand sliced through the air, aiming for Blueno.
"Iron Body!" Blueno shouted, using his strongest defensive technique.
Slash!
The Raikage's attack effortlessly bypassed Blueno's defenses, rendering him unconscious in an instant.
Meanwhile, the Third Kazekage unleashed a torrent of iron sand, filling the room and creating sharp spikes that pinned down Lucci and the others.
The battle was swift and decisive.
Even the elite CP9 agents, including the prodigy Rob Lucci, were no match for the resurrected shadows.
Within minutes, Lucci and his team were subdued, bound with seastone handcuffs, and left gravely injured.
Tobirama crouched beside the battered Lucci, a sly grin on his face.
"You're a fine candidate for the Anbu. It'd be a shame to let you die over something so trivial," Tobirama mused.
"What do you say? Interested in working for me?"
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