Multiverse Mastermind: Starting in Naruto-Chapter 518 - 421: Monkey D. Dragon, Sabo, Uehara, and Dadan!
Inside the dungeon of the warship.
Dadan had been here for quite some time.
Except for Uehara Naraku occasionally coming down to deliver meals, she never saw anyone else. For a bandit like her, this was indeed a confining place, and what made Dadan most uneasy was not knowing where these people intended to take her.
"Ms. Dadan."
Uehara Naraku opened the cell door with a key and whispered, "The two other important people on the ship have sent me to resupply the ship, and I’ve requested to take you ashore with me."
After saying this, Uehara Naraku looked at Dadan’s puzzled gaze and continued softly, "Once we get off the ship and out of their sight, I’ll quietly release you, as I promised Luffy and Makino."
"So you’re Luffy’s friend and Makino’s too?"
Relieved, Dadan quickly asked, "What about you after I leave? Won’t they hold you accountable? Although I’m a bandit, I know the rules on a pirate ship..."
"It’s okay."
Uehara Naraku shook his head and explained softly, "Originally, they intended to exchange Ms. Dadan for a bounty, but recently, the Navy launched a full-scale crackdown on Baroque Works, so they don’t dare take risks anymore. They’ve decided to kill you in the next few days..."
"..."
Dadan’s eyes widened in shock.
Seeing her frightened expression, Uehara Naraku quickly reassured her, "Anyway, your bounty is only 7.8 million Belly, which poses no threat to Baroque Works.
Even if you escape, it’s not a big deal. I can say I killed you or you escaped on your own; they probably won’t care about this issue."
After saying that and seeing Dadan’s emotions gradually calm down, Uehara Naraku continued in a low voice, "Later, don’t show any flaws. Once we leave, find a way to return to Windmill Village..."
"Mm."
A look of gratitude flashed across Dadan’s face, and she softly sighed, "That brat Luffy really made a good friend!"
Uehara Naraku’s face showed a timely, gentle smile, "No, it should be said that I’m the one who should thank him. He was the one who made me realize..."
At this moment...
Uehara Naraku truly seemed like one of their own.
No one could find any flaws.
At dusk.
In Shimotsuki Village.
A large ship with a dragon’s head was docked at the pier.
Silhouettes hurriedly moved as they transported grain. These were Revolutionary Army members who needed to load the grain before nightfall and leave as soon as darkness fell.
When they saw a warship approaching, their faces all showed shock, and someone immediately rushed to a dojo in Shimotsuki Village to report to their leader.
They were the Revolutionary Army, who were determined to overthrow the World Government, while the Navy was the World Government’s number one henchman. The two were certainly incompatible!
However, just as these Revolutionary Army members were preparing to fight, they noticed that the people on this warship didn’t seem to be from the Navy. A young man and a burly woman disembarked, along with a fierce-looking Fishman and a delicate-looking woman.
"Those are people from Baroque Works!"
The Revolutionary Army squad burst into commotion.
Anyone who paid attention to maritime news would recognize these individuals, and they quickly identified Uehara Naraku, Hoshigaki Kisame, and Nico Robin!
"Mr. Uehara, it seems you don’t need to prepare supplies at all!"
Hoshigaki Kisame stood at the bow of the warship, looking down at the dragon-headed ship, and grinned, "We can just seize what’s on this ship, can’t we?"
"Mr. Kisame, let me check it out!"
A hint of hesitation flashed across Uehara Naraku’s face, and he shook his head, "Perhaps the ship still needs some liquor; it looks like an ordinary grain transport ship..."
"Then you go ahead!"
Hoshigaki Kisame nodded, and after watching Uehara Naraku and Dadan walk away, he brandished his Shark Skin and leaped onto the dragon-headed ship, revealing his full set of shark-like teeth!
"Hey, we’re agents of Baroque Works. Now move all the supplies from your ship to ours!"
This scene was unfolding as expected, a confrontation between Baroque Works agents and the Revolutionary Army was officially beginning!
Nico Robin watched this scene and sighed, wondering if Crocodile truly had a place left in this situation.
The Navy...
The Revolutionary Army...
Powerful Pirates...
Baroque Works had made enemies everywhere!
Was Uehara Naraku really trying to destroy Crocodile?
On a small road in Shimotsuki Village.
Uehara Naraku and Dadan encountered two people. Both wore cloaks and hoods, rushing toward the port—they were the high-ranking officers of the Revolutionary Army.
Monkey D. Dragon, and the seventeen-year-old Sabo.
Because Sabo was now seventeen, Dragon, as his mentor, decided it was time for him to get involved in revolutionary matters, including the grain transfer station at Shimotsuki Village.
"Wait up!"
Uehara Naraku reached out to stop them and asked softly, "Excuse me, are you locals? Do you know when the next ship to the Goa Kingdom will leave?"
"We’re not..."
Sabo hurriedly began to explain, but then he seemed to realize something, rubbed his forehead, and said softly, "Wait... the Goa Kingdom... that place..."
Due to a disaster many years ago, Sabo had lost his memory.
Upon suddenly hearing the familiar place name, Sabo’s head began to ache slightly.
"If you can’t remember, don’t force yourself to think about it."
Dragon gently pressed on Sabo’s head, comforting him softly, then glanced past Uehara Naraku and fixed his gaze on Dadan: "Is this... Ms. Dadan from Goa Kingdom’s Gorbo Mountain?"
Dragon was aware of Dadan’s existence.
Or rather, Dragon knew Dadan unilaterally.
Because Monkey D. Dragon is Monkey D. Luffy’s father, he naturally knew Dadan was Luffy’s adoptive mother, the one who watched over him as he grew up.
"You know me?"
Dadan’s face immediately showed caution.
Generally, those who knew her were after the 7.8 million Belly bounty!
Uehara Naraku’s face also showed a hint of caution, and he spoke in a gruff voice: "We are from Baroque Works... It’s best not to provoke people who shouldn’t be provoked!"
"I didn’t mean it like that."
Dragon shook his head, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "I overheard your conversation just now, and since our ship often navigates these seas, we’re just stopping by Windmill Village in the Goa Kingdom tonight, perhaps we can give you a lift."
"Going directly to Windmill Village?"
Uehara Naraku glanced at Dadan, a hint of joy on his face: "Oh? If that’s the case, Ms. Dadan can go directly to see Luffy and the owner Makino, remember to give them my regards..."
"You idiot!"
Dadan’s forehead twitched uncontrollably as she spoke in a deep voice: "Don’t get infected by that rascal Luffy, recklessly trusting just anyone... I suspect he’s here for the bounty... I’m just a mountain bandit who’s been hiding for years..."
Honestly, Dadan didn’t believe it.
After all, when someone suddenly tells you on the road that they’re conveniently headed to your destination and can give you a lift, it sounds like a scam, right!
Dragon spread out his palms, speaking softly: "I’m sorry, I can assure you I have absolutely no intention of deceiving you, if I were after the bounty, I would have captured Mr. Uehara Naraku here..."
"Mr. Dragon..."
Next to him, Sabo, still in pain, rubbed his forehead, slowly looked up at Dadan, with a face that seemed even a bit tormented: "I remember now, Monkey D. Luffy... Sister Makino... Dadan... Windmill Village... Gorbo Mountain..."
Because no one ever mentioned these things in front of Sabo.
Even Dragon rarely mentioned his son and family in front of his subordinates, given their awkward identities. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Today, for the first time in years, Sabo was hearing those familiar names again, and he finally started to recall the past events.
Sabo’s eyes focused on Dadan, a hint of nostalgia appeared on his face, and his eyes filled with the joy of reunion. He suddenly rushed into Dadan’s embrace!
"Dadan... I’m Sabo!"
"..."
Dadan looked down at Sabo, disbelief on her face: "That freeloading brat... Sabo... weren’t you already dead?"
"Mr. Dragon saved me."
Sabo slowly released Dadan, with a smile he asked: "Sorry, I’ve lost my memory all this time, and only just remembered when I heard Luffy and Sister Makino’s names. We even promised back then to find the One Piece and give it to Sister Makino!"
"Hey, hey, hey..."
Dadan couldn’t help but pat his head, an annoyed expression on her face: "You guys freeloaded a lot at my place too! Why only give it to Makino..."
If it were Luffy and Ace, they would have retorted, as Dadan’s family’s meals improved because they caught wild game.
But Sabo wouldn’t.
Now, he’s become increasingly polite.
Just as Sabo’s face was a bit embarrassed, Dadan suddenly hugged Sabo, tears slowly flowed back along her eyes: "Kid, it’s good that you’re alive... If Luffy and Ace knew, they’d be happy..."
"Yeah."
Sabo slowly nodded, his voice barely containing joy: "I’m happy too, just to be alive to see them."
Just as they were recognizing each other.
Dadan took the opportunity to introduce Uehara Naraku, emphasizing to Sabo: "Uehara is Luffy’s friend, fortunately he saved me, he’s a good person hidden within that evil criminal company Baroque Works."
"Thank you, Mr. Uehara."
After thanking Uehara with a smile, Sabo continued chatting with Dadan about Luffy, but he hid the fact that he joined the Revolutionary Army.
As the two of them were talking.
The atmosphere between Uehara Naraku and Dragon was slightly awkward.
Monkey D. Dragon observed Uehara Naraku, a subtle smile lingering on his lips: "It’s really interesting, I heard Baroque Works looted Windmill Village, it looks like at that time you guys captured Ms. Dadan to secretly exchange for the bounty, right?"
Uehara Naraku slowly nodded, speaking in a low voice: "Our company policy is to capture those with bounties and find a way to exchange them to avoid waste..."
Dragon smiled at Uehara Naraku, continuing: "But now the situation at sea is tense, Baroque Works is being hunted by the Navy, the risk of exchanging the bounty is too great, were you planning to kill Ms. Dadan to eliminate the risk?"
"..."
Uehara Naraku’s expression shifted.
Uehara slowly raised his head to look at Dragon, a hint of unease flashed in his eyes: "How could you know our thoughts... Who exactly... are you?"
"I’m just an ordinary person."
Dragon’s gaze still carried a hint of a smile, yet his voice gradually gained a touch of persuasion: "Mr. Uehara deliberately released Ms. Dadan, you must be a kind-hearted person! Why would a kind-hearted person stay in a criminal company like Baroque Works..."
"..."
Uehara Naraku fell silent.
