Capítulo 228: Chapter 228
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When Sasuke woke up, he found himself on a massive deck, immediately filling him with anger. He stood up, his face full of displeasure and fury, and looked around. There were a bunch of big, burly men around him, some even standing at four or five meters tall, and a few at seven or eight meters.
Instantly, Sasuke calmed down.
What anger?
He didn't know what that was.
One must always remain calm to go further.
Having calmed down, Sasuke recalled what Naruto had said: this world, while dangerous, had most of its dangers stemming from wild beasts and sea monsters.
Though he had been kidnapped, there didn't seem to be any immediate threat to his life, so there was still room to negotiate.
He still hadn't killed Itachi. He couldn't afford to die here.
"Yo, kid, you're awake?"
Thatch walked by and, seeing Sasuke's composed expression, chuckled.
He could more or less guess why Sasuke was keeping a straight face.
"…"
Sasuke didn't know what to say.
Should he start by questioning why they kidnapped him?
But what if they weren't the ones who kidnapped him, and instead they had saved him?
If they were the kidnappers, would they lie to him and say they weren't, only to hand him over at the drop-off point?
"Stop overthinking, kid. You've probably heard of the Whitebeard Adventure Group, right? We saved you."
As Sasuke's thoughts grew increasingly wild, Thatch's words snapped him back to reality.
"Um… thank you."
Sasuke said, though he had never heard of any Whitebeard Adventure Group.
But since the man dared to claim this, they likely weren't bad people. They seemed quite well-known in this world.
"Hey, Thatch, a kid this young might not know about us. Our reputation isn't what it used to be."
Vista, the Fifth Division Commander, couldn't help but jump in.
Holding a glass of red wine, he sighed.
While today's peaceful life wasn't all that different from before, Vista sometimes missed the days decades ago when their whole crew sailed the seas together.
"True enough. Hey, have you heard of us?"
Thatch, reminded by Vista, realized he might have been assuming too much, so he asked Sasuke.
"No, I'm not from this world."
Sasuke, having calmed down, decided to tell Thatch the truth.
The people on this deck didn't seem hostile toward him, and from their conversation, they didn't seem like the type to deceive him.
Of course, the most important factor was the presence of many Pokémon on the deck.
Growlithe, Chansey, Snorlax…
And many more Pokémon that Sasuke couldn't identify.
Based on Naruto's bragging at the ninja academy, the Pokémon Alliance had high standards for trainers. At the very least, bad people had little chance of obtaining Pokémon.
The Inspection Teams could appear anywhere Pokémon were found, constantly observing the day-to-day interactions between Pokémon and their trainers.
If anything seemed off, an investigation would follow.
As the first and best-treated department of the Pokémon Alliance, the requirements to stay on the Inspection Teams were high.
Every team had performance targets; if no cases were solved in three consecutive months, the team would be disbanded, and all members fired.
There was no situation where every trainer and Pokémon got along perfectly.
Even in the original Pokémon world, there were plenty of issues, let alone in this pirate world.
If others can find problems but you can't, you're either corrupt or incompetent. Either way, you're out.
Under such competitive conditions, all members of the Inspection Teams worked hard, making having Pokémon in this sea a symbol of being a good person.
"Hey? Are you a child from Pokémon Island?"
Thatch was surprised.
"Thatch, you idiot! Haven't you learned anything after all these months of schooling? Pokémon Island was only created a few years ago. How could there be a kid this big from there?"
Vista couldn't help but scold Thatch.
He felt that while Thatch had learned a lot about Pokémon after going to school, his brain seemed to have gotten less sharp.
"So, you're from that new world, right?"
Thatch finally understood.
"Eh?!"
"A kid from another world?"
"No wonder he's so small. He doesn't even look as big as Little Oz's littlest son."
"Idiot! How can you be so rude? He's still a child; who knows how he'll turn out when he grows up."
"Doesn't seem all that different, really."
The other members of the Whitebeard Pirates on deck got excited upon hearing Sasuke was from another world.
They couldn't help it; the Pokémon era had left them with too much free time.
Many members of the Whitebeard Pirates had already, with Newgate's permission, taken their partners to challenge gyms in preparation for the first Pokémon Battle Tournament.
Even Newgate himself was a participant.
The reason the Moby Dick was near the Sabaody Archipelago now was that some members were preparing to challenge the Sabaody Gym.
"Yes."
Sasuke nodded, looking at the crowd before him, his mind racing with other thoughts.
"How did a kid like you end up here?"
"Power. I need power to exact my revenge."
Sasuke's face darkened instantly.
His small face radiated intense killing intent and hatred.
"Interesting."
The leader of the Whitebeard Pirates, Newgate, spoke up, looking at Sasuke with interest. "Tell us about this 'revenge.' If you can convince me, we might be able to provide you with that power."
Newgate's willingness to make such an offer showed how bored he'd become.
He sometimes even thought about going out and picking fights with Garp and Sengoku.
Sasuke's appearance had brought some excitement to him.
"…"
Sasuke raised his head to look at the tall man sitting in the center.
Not only did everyone seem to defer to this man, but Newgate's sheer size made him appear incredibly powerful to Sasuke.
The sense of pressure he felt even surpassed that which he had felt when Itachi stood before him with a blade.
If he could defeat this man, then he could definitely defeat Itachi.
Thinking of the power Newgate mentioned, Sasuke hesitated but ultimately decided to tell him everything.
After hearing what Sasuke had to say, the entire crew on the Moby Dick fell into silence.
To them, Itachi's act of slaughtering his parents and entire clan was nothing short of monstrous—something that they would hunt to the ends of the earth.
Even though Sasuke's story was told from his perspective and might have some misunderstandings, the fact remained that Itachi had committed those acts.
Regardless of the reasons, Itachi had to die.
"Alright, no problem. We'll help you gain that power."
Newgate was the first to speak up, nodding.
He hadn't expected the "revenge" to have such a heavy backstory.
While he had stirred up painful memories for Sasuke, Newgate had no intention of apologizing. He would express his apology by helping Sasuke gain power.
"That's right! Don't worry; we'll make sure you become strong."
"Uchiha Itachi? We can handle him easily."
"We'll make sure you get your revenge with your own hands."
"When the Whitebeard Pirates make a promise, we keep it."
With Newgate's endorsement, the rest of the crew spoke up, determined to help Sasuke achieve his goal.
They would make sure Sasuke personally took down Itachi.
"I need something that will make me stronger quickly. I'm willing to pay any price for it!"
Sasuke clenched his small fists.
"Something like that…"
"Yeah, only a Devil Fruit could boost someone's strength that quickly."
"But eating that stuff makes you a landlubber. Hardly anyone wants to eat a Devil Fruit these days."
"True, everyone wants a Water-type Pokémon to explore the ocean depths with."
The Whitebeard Pirates discussed Sasuke's request.
"We do have some of those, but even Devil Fruits require development, and they depend on the user's own strength."
Newgate glanced at Sasuke's small frame. "With your current physique, you might not even be able to harness the power of a Devil Fruit."
"I can."
Sasuke stubbornly retorted.
The storm had passed, the rain had stopped, and Sasuke felt confident once again.
"No, you can't."
The one who spoke was Marco.
Except he was already in his Phoenix form, covered in blue flames.
"…"
Sasuke stared blankly at Marco.
The next moment, his eyes shone with fervor.
Yes, this was it. With such power, he could surely kill that man!
"To wield a Devil Fruit's power effectively, the user needs to have a strong physique."
"With your current state, even if you got a Devil Fruit, you wouldn't become that powerful. I don't know exactly how strong this Itachi is, but to kill someone who could wipe out an entire clan by himself seems beyond your capability right now."
"Plus, using Devil Fruit abilities drains more stamina. How long do you think you can last in a fight with your current stamina?"
Marco spoke to Sasuke seriously.
He didn't want Sasuke to get a Devil Fruit and then, overestimating himself, go off on a reckless revenge mission.
"Then what should I do?!"
"You weren't planning on finding this guy soon anyway, right?"
Newgate spoke again, watching Sasuke's anxious expression as he slowly continued,
"So, how about this: while you look for him, you can train with us. We can help you develop the necessary strength and, during this time, find a suitable Devil Fruit for you."
"…Why should I believe you can make me that strong?"
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 229: Chapter 229
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"Haha, so he wants us to show him our strength, huh?" Thatch couldn't help but grin.
It had been a while since something this interesting happened on the ship.
"Gurararara, if that's the case, pick any three people on the ship to give you a demonstration," Newgate said, nodding toward Sasuke to make his choice.
"In that case… let's start with him."
Sasuke barely hesitated before pointing to Marco, who was still in his Phoenix form.
Sasuke had no interest in picking those who looked weak.
What was the point of seeing weak people's strength? If he was going to watch, he wanted to see the strongest, to understand the limits of these people and how strong they could make him.
In Sasuke's mind, Marco had to be one of the strongest on this ship.
After all, his Devil Fruit ability looked amazing. Sasuke wondered if those blue flames could nullify his Fire Release jutsus.
"Hahaha, Marco, looks like you're being underestimated."
"Show him what you've got!"
"Don't embarrass us!"
"If you can't handle it, let me take over."
Seeing that Marco had been chosen, the Whitebeard Pirates started to egg him on.
They knew their own well. Even though Marco wasn't among the earliest members of the Whitebeard Pirates, he was one of the fastest-growing in terms of strength.
It wasn't just because Marco possessed a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, but also because Newgate had indulged him when he was younger.
Young Marco was not as calm as he was now. Back then, he was a high-spirited, reckless youth who wanted to fight everyone he saw, and Newgate always encouraged him.
This attitude only changed after he encountered Rayleigh, who stopped him with just one finger.
"Everyone, shut up and watch me!"
Marco leaped into the air with a spin, then looked down and asked, "Hey kid, what's your name?"
"Sasuke. Uchiha Sasuke," he responded.
"Alright, Sasuke, keep your eyes open."
Marco nodded and shouted, "Blue Flame!"
The next moment, one of Marco's wings detached, transforming into a massive, blazing blue fireball.
Sasuke stared blankly at the enormous fireball.
He was certain that even ten of his Great Fireball Jutsu combined wouldn't be a third the size of that blue fireball.
The vast blue flames blotted out the sky, almost stopping the flow of air. The clouds in the sky seemed to scatter in all directions as if unable to bear it.
Marco used his other wing to bat the fireball toward the sea.
Whoosh…
The fireball crashed into the ocean, creating gigantic waves.
A massive cavity was burned into the sea's center, with the surrounding seawater continuously pouring into it, even causing the Moby Dick to sway.
Soon, rolling steam engulfed the entire Moby Dick.
"…"
Sasuke's mouth hung open as he felt his entire chest burning.
His skin felt as if it had been scalded by hot water, turning bright red within a few seconds.
But Sasuke seemed unaware of the discomfort. His eyes were glazed over as he stared at the sea.
"Hey, Sasuke, snap out of it."
At some point, Marco had returned to his normal form and patted Sasuke on the shoulder.
"…"
Sasuke looked up at him, his mind blank.
He didn't know how Marco would handle Itachi's tricky jutsus and genjutsu, but one thing was certain: in terms of direct combat ability, Itachi couldn't match the man in front of him.
"Can… can I become that strong too?"
At that moment, Sasuke was convinced that these people could make him stronger.
Having the power to kill Itachi Uchiha wasn't just a dream!
"Not necessarily. Everyone has different talents and areas they excel in. We'll have to see what you're good at to guide you properly."
Marco stroked his chin thoughtfully, giving Sasuke some encouragement while not making any promises. "But you're young and have plenty of time. If you work hard, reaching my level should be possible."
"I love cooking, so I naturally excel in combat involving kitchen tools. Jozu is big and not suited for agile combat, so he focuses on his frontal assault abilities."
Thatch chimed in, explaining to Sasuke, "It's just like with Pokémon; each Pokémon has its own strengths in battle."
Thatch aimed to become a renowned breeder and had been taking specialized courses at the Pokémon Academy. Naturally, he was keen on discovering the potential and characteristics of both Pokémon and people.
He intended to carefully observe Sasuke's combat style and guide him in the direction that suited him best.
"Please help me become stronger! I beg you!" Sasuke bowed sincerely, not forgetting to add, "And thank you for saving me."
If this had been Sasuke from ages twelve to sixteen, he would never have said words like "thank you," "please," or "I beg you."
During that period, Sasuke had been so manipulated by Itachi, Orochimaru, and Tobi that he wasn't himself, always thinking of "killing Itachi," "getting stronger," and "destroying Konoha."
When he was twelve, Sasuke was at least somewhat salvageable. During the battle in the Valley of the End, Sasuke claimed he wanted to kill Naruto but ultimately refrained from doing so after Naruto was down. He decided to gain power his way rather than kill his comrades to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
But by sixteen, Sasuke was completely lost. At the start of Shippuden, he planned to kill Naruto and his friends, showing no mercy.
This mentality persisted until the previous Hokage were revived by the Edo Tensei and explained everything to him. Only then did Sasuke inherit Itachi's will and decided to support Naruto in secretly protecting Konoha.
However, the eight-year-old Sasuke hadn't reached that level of darkness yet. The upbringing by Fugaku and Mikoto Uchiha still had a significant influence on him.
"Don't you want to see two more demonstrations?"
Newgate teased Sasuke, knowing the kid had been convinced.
"No need!"
"Alright, but I'll show you my power anyway."
Newgate stood up and spoke to Marco, "Marco, check the surrounding sea for any bystanders and have them move away."
Whether it was during the pirate era or now in the Pokémon era, Newgate had no intention of harming innocents.
After a short while, Marco flew back.
"How is it?"
"All clear, no one around."
Marco gave a thumbs-up, signaling everything was safe.
Without further ado, Newgate raised his Supreme Grade sword, Murakumogiri, and began to spin it.
Gusts of wind roared past.
The Moby Dick was swayed by the wind, with the crew holding tightly onto nearby fixtures. Marco held Sasuke close to the mast.
Numerous Pokémon huddled together, with many smaller Pokémon leaning against the likes of Snorlax and Aggron for support.
Seeing everyone bracing themselves and Newgate's imposing figure, Sasuke couldn't help but swallow hard.
He widened his eyes, and even as the wind brought tears to them, he didn't dare blink, afraid of missing what would come next.
"Gurararara…"
Newgate laughed as he swung his massive sword while glancing at Sasuke's serious expression.
The next moment, he swung Murakumogiri at the sea beside him.
With a whistling sound, the sea was split, revealing an abyss so deep the bottom couldn't be seen, with the waters on both sides clearly divided.
Sasuke was stunned, too shocked to notice a small Rattata clinging to his pants, almost blown away by the wind.
Just as Sasuke thought it was over, he realized Marco hadn't let go of him.
Not just Marco, everyone, including all the Pokémon, remained vigilant, still staring at the sea.
As Sasuke began to feel puzzled, he witnessed a scene that shattered his understanding.
Cracks appeared in the space around them, and the sea seemed to break apart like building blocks rising into the air.
It was a power that could move mountains and overturn seas.
Sasuke watched, his scalp tingling.
Faced with this power, he couldn't think of any jutsu that could avoid it.
If Marco's attack could be dodged with the Body Replacement Technique, then this one was unavoidable.
The attack range was too vast; even using the Body Replacement Technique wouldn't get him out of trouble. He'd still get hit after switching places.
With such power, Itachi Uchiha wouldn't stand a chance!
Sasuke's eyes now burned with fervor.
"So, Sasuke, what do you think? Is this power enough for your revenge?"
Newgate grinned as he looked at the small Sasuke.
"It's enough! More than enough!"
"Gurararara, but to be as strong as me, you'll need to put in a lot of effort and sweat."
"I won't give up!"
Sasuke clenched his fists, his resolve unwavering.
"…"
Newgate looked at the small, stubborn boy before him and asked, "Sasuke, do you live alone now?"
"…Yes, I don't have any family left, and I don't really have friends."
Sasuke calmed down quickly, replying after a brief silence.
"In that case…"
Newgate looked around the Moby Dick, his gaze sweeping over his crew.
The Whitebeard Pirates understood what Newgate meant.
They exchanged glances, then smiled and nodded at Newgate.
"Sasuke, become my son."
"From now on, this will be your home, and they will be your brothers and sisters."
"No matter what you want to do, we will always support and help you."
"The Whitebeard Pirates have only one rule: betrayal is never tolerated!"
(End of Chapter)
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