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Chapter 309: Sasuke vs. Whitebeard

Ace, a member of the mysterious D family and son of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, carried within him boundless potential.

Yet, despite his remarkable talent, he was young and far from reaching his true peak.

Over the years, Sasuke had guided Ace in mastering his Devil Fruit powers and developing his Haki.

But when standing against Whitebeard, the vast chasm of experience and power was undeniable.

On this isolated island, an extraordinary scene was unfolding.

The...

Chapter 308: An All-Out Battle!

The world was on edge, tense and uncertain. News from the New World had rocked every corner of the seas: the Spade Pirates, led by the fiery young captain Ace, had clashed with none other than the formidable "Knight of the Sea," Jinbei.

Their fierce battle lasted an exhausting two full days and nights. It was a relentless storm of power and endurance that ended in a way none had expected.

Jinbei, the fierce and seasoned warrior, had been captured by Ace.

Though Ace’s skill...

Chapter 307: Ohara’s Will

It must be said that Uchiha Madara was an exceptionally proud man.

There was another reason he didn't kill Shanks outright— He had already lost an arm.

Madara understood that this man’s combat power must have been affected no matter how minuscule and yet he was so strong, so he earned his respect.

But Shanks and Benn Beckman were left utterly dumbfounded at his question, their mouths hanging open in shock.

"Are... you here to ask for directions?" they asked, almost...

Chapter 306: Asking for Directions

In the vast seas, there were four emperors who reigned supreme: the strongest man in the world Whitebeard, Kaido of the Beasts, Big Mom, and Red-Haired Shanks.

Whitebeard, Kaido, and Big Mom were indeed famed for their formidable Haki abilities and physical strength, yet it was their mastery of devil fruits that truly set them apart.

But what about Shanks?

He had never consumed a Devil Fruit nor possessed a superhuman physique. Well, as much as those guys…

So, what a...

Chapter 305: Madara vs Red-Haired Shanks

On the ship of the Spades Pirates.

After entering the New World, the Spades Pirates were cruising smoothly.

They encountered only a few minor pirates and some routine sea storms, managing to reach the waters near the Whitebeard Pirates without major trouble.

Through a few notable battles led by Sasuke and Ace, the reputation of the Spades Pirates had spread far and wide.

People soon caught wind of Ace's goal to challenge Whitebeard, and many were eager to see the outco...

Chapter 304: Surrender

Since a certain incident long ago, Uchiha Madara had developed an unusual sensitivity. (Cough, black Zetsu, cough)

Anyone attempting to sneak up behind him triggered an almost allergic reaction from him.

It was now an instinctive reaction from him, a hardened reflex from countless battles.

When Doflamingo attempted to attack him from behind with his threads, it unearthed memories that were best left forgotten.

‘Tsk, bastard!’

If it weren’t for Colt’s clea...

Chapter 303: The Clown

Doflamingo was in a foul mood.

His latest endeavor had proven to be a wasted effort—not only had he returned empty-handed regarding the Op-Op Fruit, but he’d also been insulted by someone he didn’t even know the identity of.

Most importantly, that guy knew those secrets about him...

Despite his powerful network of contacts, Doflamingo’s investigation yielded no leads on the perpetrator, only an inkling that Kakuzu, a figure from the East Blue, was somehow connected.<...

Chapter 302: Madara takes to the Seas!

Why did Colt contact Kakuzu which led to all of that?

Of course, it was about Crocodile’s troubles in acquiring money.

So, Colt proceeded to explain the situation.

Crocodile's alliance with Kakuzu was a point of interest, but Colt avoided making things too explicit and just briefly ordered him.

Kakuzu picked up on the subtle hints, though his expression showed a mix of reluctance and resignation.

He knew that Crocodile was also in this for his own advantage…<...

Chapter 301: Advice worth 100 Million

Anyone who could give Kakuzu money was a good person in his book.

After seeing Doflamingo's sincere gesture, his attitude warmed visibly.

By that, it meant he didn’t try to kill him anymore.

"Do you need to discuss some sort of business with me? As long as you bring enough money, I don’t mind."

"However, I won't do illegal things, as otherwise, I can’t collect bounties from pirates anymore..."

Kakuzu spoke up seriously.

And Doflamingo replied with a l...

Chapter 300: Doflamingo

Fortunately for Alabasta, Colt’s appearance spared them three years of suffering.

After facing the reality of what was going on, Crocodile quickly went into action.

First on the agenda was ending the dance powder incident he had started before.

He was ordered to terminate it.

With some remaining inventory on hand, Crocodile found it wasteful to simply destroy it.

Instead, he located two scapegoats, blaming them as the instigators of Alabasta’s suffering.

Chapter 299: Plant A Tree

Regarding Crocodile, Colt didn’t care about him, nor about his combat power.

He had only one goal, and that was Nico Robin.

So, he didn’t plan in fact to have anything to do with Crocodile.

However, he found that his subordinates were too capable, which was also a helpless situation for him.

Kisame seemed to have misunderstood his thoughts, believing that Colt had something in mind for the famous sand Shichibukai.

Coupled with Sasori and Deidara having direct...

Chapter 298: Robin's Curiosity

In a cafe, Nico Robin sat leisurely at a dining table, holding a book in her hands.

She savored the peaceful afternoon, the golden rays of sunlight filtering through the window, casting a warm glow over her figure.

Her charm as an intellectual beauty emanated effortlessly, a calm presence in the room.

Although her employer had changed, Robin’s life had remained much the same.

If anything, it had become more relaxed.

Previously, when working under Crocodile as t...

Chapter 297: Surrender

Alabasta was a country located in the first half of the Grand Line.

First and foremost, its area was hundreds, even thousands of times larger than most islands, making its scale rare in the world.

So far, no other island has been found comparable to Alabasta, except for Wano Kuni and Elbaf, the giants' homeland.

The Marine Admirals and the Four Emperors were known as walking disasters.

When two of such-level powerhouses clash, they can easily destroy an island.

H...

Chapter 296: The Meaning of Ace's Existence

"Gods?!"

Almost simultaneously, several different voices reacted in shock.

"Um, yes, the Uchiha clan has a special bloodline limit related to the gods, and almost everyone is a genius."

Naruto was taken aback by their reaction but said all he could.

"You mean, the Uchiha family is related to the Celestial Dragons?" Garp asked suddenly.

In this world, mentioning a God was not a positive thing.

Instead, it evokes deep hatred because the Celestial Dragons have...

Chapter 295: Inherited Power from the Gods!

"Ahhh!"

Nami’s high-pitched scream echoed in Colt's ears.

He gritted his teeth and covered his ears, bracing himself against the noise.

Anyone who suddenly falls from a height of thousands of meters would react the same way.

"The boat must not be damaged, and I have no plans to hire a boatman."

A purple glow flashed in Colt's eyes as the entire ship defied gravity and gently landed on the water, swaying slightly.

"Don't worry, we've landed on the sea," he...

Chapter 294: Aokiji is Injured

The events that transpired in LogueTown quickly reached the Marine Headquarters, and immediately caught the attention of the Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

Though the East Blue was considered the weakest sea, powerful individuals who rise from it tend to stir up storms—Garp, Roger, and Ace being prime examples.

According to Smoker's report, this pirate ‘Colt’ not only possessed mastery over Armament Haki but also exhibited a mysterious ability, most likely linked to a Devil Fruit. 2024-10-22 14:16:05 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 293: Smoker's Hunch

It was a squad of marines.

Each Marine soldier stood in line, holding a musket.

Smoker, with two cigars in his mouth, stepped out from the crowd, glaring at Colt and Nami with hostile eyes.

"If I had known you were a pirate, I wouldn’t have let you go so easily back then."

"Just surrender, 'Wandering Colt!’"

Colt looked exasperated.

"If we drop that nickname, we could still be friends."

Why did the Marines give him that nickname? What did they bas...

Chapter 292: Target, Grand Line!

“So, what exactly are you planning?” Colt rubbed his temples, trying to wrap his head around Sasuke’s sudden ambition.

This kid had gone off the rails, claiming he wanted to kill Whitebeard and take over his forces to become one of the Four Emperors.

Originally Sasuke had just wanted to become a vice-captain, but there was the common sense that they would refuse so he decided that he would destroy the Whitebeard pirates and become a Yonko himself.

After listening to Sa...

Chapter 291: Sasuke's Competitiveness

"Mutual understanding?"

Sengoku pondered these words twice, then seemed to understand Naruto's mindset.

It likely reflected a philosophy of resolving conflicts through empathy, communication, and compromise, rather than brute force or strict authority measures.

It seemed like Naruto valued peace and cooperation, seeking to understand both sides of a conflict and find a middle ground.

It's a justice based on harmony rather than domination.

One very much unlike Aok...

Chapter 290: My Justice!

Being big doesn’t always mean being strong, but it certainly commands attention from everyone.

The towering golden demon fox, a hundred meters tall, created a palpable sense of oppression that weighed heavily on everyone present.

Zephyr stared in disbelief, his mouth agape.

‘Is this brat really this strong?’

As he recalled what he had just said to Sengoku about Naruto being just a brat, his old face flushed with embarrassment.

‘Who would have kno...

Chapter 289: Naruto vs. Akainu

At the very least, if he ended up at least beating a Rear Admiral, that wouldn’t be too bad for his age.

With Garp's endorsement, if Naruto's strength was truly up to par, the promise given by Sengoku doesn't seem exaggerated.

The rest had seemingly agreed with Sengoku and his decision, as it made sense to them. After all, at any rate, they were getting a promising talent to their ranks…

But then they heard what Naruto said…

Was this kid serious? Or was he just t...

Chapter 288: Naruto's Challenge!

The sacred grounds of Mariejois, within a majestic palace.

Five elderly figures stood there.

Their figures differed between tall, short, hefty, and lean.

But they all, sat leisurely on a luxurious sofa. Except one who was left standing.

These were the Five Elders, the ultimate authorities of the World Government.

After informing Sengoku of their decision with minimal explanation, the elder with a beard and a birthmark on his forehead hung up the Den-Den Mushi. 2024-10-18 16:44:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 287: Mythical Zoan

Although he was not honest at all, Koushirou pinched his nose and let it go.

Colt and Nami thus started staying at the Isshin Dojo.

Every day, after Koushirou finished instructing his students, he would take Colt to a small island not far away.

The two wouldn’t return until late at night from their swordsmanship training.

When they did, however, Koushirou would immediately go back to his bedroom tired beyond measure.

That was the routine that was established. 2024-10-18 16:43:48 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 286: Learn Swordsmanship

The village was associated with the Shimotsuki family, one of the great families of Wanokuni.

However, Colt's visit was not driven by the desire to delve into the village’s heritage, nor to uncover its mysteries.

His objective was far simpler—he wanted to learn this world’s swordsmanship.

After a peaceful journey, Colt and Nami finally arrived at the Shimotsuki Village.

The morning sun greeted them warmly as they walked through the village's quiet streets.

...

Chapter 285: Love Triangle

"You actually came looking for me? Is there some kind of trouble?"

In the dark spiritual space, Colt’s spirit body materialized, a surprised expression on his face as he looked at Kisame.

"Nothing troublesome. I just have something to report…

“Go ahead then,” Colt was a bit intrigued.

“I was on my way to Alabasta, and everything was going smoothly, but I came across Sasuke…"

Kisame briefly reported his journey before mentioning Sasuke and what had tra...

Chapter 284: God?

"What’s wrong?"

Ace noticed Sasuke's unease and looked up curiously, but he couldn't see anything unusual.

"There's a ship coming this way."

‘And it's an old acquaintance…’

He kept the last part to himself, but his eyes grew a bit more intense.

A while later, Ace spotted the approaching ship — a three-masted sailing vessel — quickly closing the distance between them.

The two ships were on a direct collision course.

"Are we boarding?"

Chapter 283: Garp’s Considerations!

"Grandpa, Naruto is my first mate, so he can't become a Marine!" Luffy shouted anxiously when he saw Garp trying to take Naruto from him.

But Garp shot him a fierce glare, instantly silencing him.

After all, this was a reflex ingrained from years of discipline—Luffy had been on the receiving end of countless beatings from his grandfather to suddenly change now.

Turning to Naruto, Garp's expression softened into a more friendly one.

"Naruto, you can come back with me ...

Chapter 282: Luffy and Naruto

Sengoku had good intentions for Garp, hoping to ease his burden.

Although Ace had become a pirate, Sengoku was still considering Garp's feelings by not just treating him as a regular pirate.

His solution was the Shichibukai system—a group of pirates recruited by the World Government to carry out legal plunder, exempt from Marine pursuit.

If Ace became one of the Shichibukai, Garp wouldn't have to worry about seeing his grandson as an enemy.

Sengoku understood that on...

Chapter 281: The King of Marines

Kakuzu then walked away satisfied with his new shot at life, and eager to start his hunt.

“First, I’ll kill some weaklings to replenish the hearts of my [Earth Grudge Fear]. Once I encounter any stronger ones, I’ll replace them then,” he thought.

Before leaving, Colt handed Kakuzu the Haki training method passed down by Kisame.

Colt wasn’t sure if an Impure World Reincarnation body like Kakuzu’s could even learn Haki, but it was worth experimenting with.

Af...

Chapter 280: Is This Heaven?!

After sending Luffy away, Colt began enjoying the wine and food once again.

He and Nami…

One was too lazy to cook, the other mediocre.

After eating Nami's cooking twice, Colt never asked her to cook again.

He, being accustomed to high-quality cooking, and one who had been taken care of by Hinata and others, was not used to average taste.

After all, for someone like him, eating average cooking, it would make even Ichibi seem better off than him.

Colt silen...