章節 8: The Pirate Empress

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Kitaro was confident in himself, he didn't need a system to rise or get stronger, real power come from real efforts.

But still he wanted to take advantage of the so called system.

"System, do you know what level my Sharingan is?" Kitaro asked, his voice calm but curious.

[Mangekyō Sharingan.]

He sighed. "Then you still want to reward me with a one-tomoe Sharingan? Can't you give me something more useful?"

[This is the current task. It cannot be changed or refused.]

[Failure to complete will result in system functions remaining locked.]

Kitaro's eye twitched in irritation. "Tasteless," he muttered. "What a waste of time."

The irony wasn't lost on him—a time traveler with a system should be on top of the world. But his system was proving more frustrating than anything else. It felt like reaching near godhood only to be sent back to mortal state, all for the sake of fulfilling some trivial tasks.

"Whatever," he grumbled. "I've been through worse."

Despite his irritation, Kitaro knew he would get through it. He had to. Finding a new base for the Uchiha clan was already on his agenda, so completing this task would just be a means to an end. He had never relied on the system anyway—Everything he had achieved up until now was through his own effort. His blood, sweat, and pain were the witnesses

As the moonlight bathed him in a cool glow, Kitaro raised a bottle of wine to his lips. "Some birthday gift, huh?" he muttered before flipping the bird at the full moon and heading to bed.

(Warning: Wine is harmful, even in small amounts, Like it can increase the risk of cancer. so don't let the novels make it look good or a habit for the strong.

In our real life, all successful people or most of them don't drink because they knew the danger of it to the mind not to mention the body)

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The next morning, a loud commotion shook the Uchiha clan awake.

"Snake Princess has returned!!"

"Our Empress Boa Hancock has returned!!"

The voices were so loud that everyone in the island heard it.

Kitaro groaned, pulling himself up. Shisui and Itachi stood beside him, equally curious. Outside, villagers were rushing towards the port, buzzing with excitement.

"What's going on?" Shisui asked, glancing over at Kitaro.

Kitaro smiled faintly. "Looks like the true ruler of this place has arrived," he said, his eyes narrowing with anticipation. "Shisui, Itachi, come with me. Let's go greet her."

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The gates in the village, nearest to the city slowly creaked open, revealing a pirate ship pulled by two massive serpents as it sailed into the port. The citizens of Amazon Lily roared in celebration.

"Lady Hancock? Our Empress has finally returned—!"

"Welcome back!!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Kuja Pirates!!"

"I also want to join Kuja Pirates."

Almost all people who could come, gathered here, they were on both sides of the road to welcome the Kuja pirates.

The crew disembarked, their spoils evident from the satisfied grins on their faces. Among them, the village girls gazed in awe at the pirates, aspiring to join their ranks one day.

Then, amidst the cheers, a woman descended from the ship. She was tall and slender, with long black hair that cascaded past her waist, framing her high forehead and chin in elegant locks. Her dark brown eyes, framed by long, voluminous lashes, glinted with a piercing gaze.

Her pale skin seemed to glow under the sun, and her narrow waist accentuated her curvaceous figure, drawing attention to her notably large breasts. A pair of large golden serpent earrings dangled from her ears, swaying with each graceful step she took.

She is known as the most beautiful person in the world.

The Pirate Empress—Boa Hancock.

"Ahhh, the Boa Sisters!"

"Lady Marigold! Lady Sandersonia!"

"And Lady Hancock! She's even more beautiful in person!"

The crowd erupted in admiration.

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A woman respectfully addressed Boa Hancock, "Thank you for your hard work! The convoy is ready. Should we—"

Boa Hancock gave a slight nod, but her sharp eyes noticed the tense expressions of the Protector soldiers. "What has happened recently?" she asked, her voice cold with authority.

The soldiers guarding the island visibly stiffened. Men were forbidden on Nine Snakes Island, and Boa Hancock's hate for men was no secret. If one had dared to set foot on the island, the consequences would be severe. The fear in their faces confirmed that something was terribly wrong.

Sensing the unease, Boa Hancock's gaze narrowed, her posture rigid. "It looks like something happened," she said, her voice icy. "Tell me! What has happened?"

Just as the words left her lips, three unfamiliar figures emerged on the street, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Who?!"

Before the guards could react, Kitaro stepped forward, attempting to explain. "Hello, respected Empress Hancock. We are—"

But Boa Hancock's face twisted with fury, cutting him off sharply. "A man?!" she hissed in disbelief.

"Man?!"

"Men?!" The crew erupted in shock, their voices filled with astonishment. How could men possibly have entered the sacred Kuja tribe Island?

The crowd parted to reveal three figures standing in the street—Kitaro, Shisui, and Itachi.

Hancock's expression twisted with disgust. "Men?! How dare they set foot on our sacred island?!" Her voice was like a thunderclap, silencing the entire port.

"Take them down!" she commanded, and the Kuja warriors charged without hesitation.

Shisui and Itachi stepped forward, their movements so swift that the attacking warriors didn't stand a chance. Within seconds, the elite warriors of the Kuja Pirates lay defeated at their feet.

The onlookers gasped in shock. These men had taken down Amazon Lily's fiercest warriors with ease.

As the tension mounted, the remaining warriors raised their weapons, ready to strike again. But Kitaro raised his hands in a gesture of peace.

"Hey, now," he said with a wry smile. "This isn't exactly the warm welcome we were hoping for."

Boa Hancock glared at him, her piercing gaze enough to intimidate most men. But Kitaro met her eyes with calm composure. She hesitated, sensing something different about him.

"Man," she hissed, "tell me the truth. Who are you, and what are you doing on my island?"

"My name is Uchiha Kitaro," he replied evenly. "These are my brothers, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi. We are from the Uchiha clan, and due to... unforeseen circumstances, we've had to relocate. Our arrival here was an accident, nothing more."

Hancock's eyes narrowed further, suspicious yet intrigued. The crowd held its breath, waiting to see what the Pirate Empress would do next.

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