Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 228: Imitating Uchiha Yi, Assassinating the King!

As soon as Uchiha Yi and his crew set foot in the Kingdom of Alabasta, their presence was quickly noticed by Baroque Works due to their lack of efforts in concealing their movements.

However, Crocodile, who had his own plans regarding Uchiha Yi, chose not to act immediately.

The Kingdom of Alabasta was a desert nation, characterized by its hot and arid climate with an extremely low annual rainfall.

Chopper, covered in fur, immediately lost all vitality upon arrival, his energy drained by the heat, leaving him lethargic and unmotivated.

Only Uchiha Yi and Nojiko, with their higher attributes and strong resistance, were mostly unaffected by the harsh environment.

Still, considering Chopper's condition, Uchiha Yi decided to bring out some technological innovation.

"Auto-Drawing: Desert RV!"

He spread out a sheet of drawing paper on the ground, and with a few swift strokes of his brush, he began sketching according to his thoughts.

Within two or three seconds, an RV was drawn—except its wheels had been replaced with sleds, and its propulsion was handled by a team of strong desert camels.

The design looked quite unusual!

"Alright, everyone, get in!"

After manifesting the vehicle, Uchiha Yi spoke casually.

Chopper, who had been suffering in the heat, immediately revived with full energy and dashed into the RV, where he was greeted by a refreshing coolness. His face lit up with blissful contentment.

Seeing Chopper's adorable reaction, Nojiko smiled warmly before stepping into the RV as well.

Uchiha Yi then created two AI-based servants—one as a coachman, the other to serve tea and refreshments.

With a luxurious vehicle, beautiful company, and a cute pet, it was the perfect image of an extravagant young master's journey!

"Yi-nii, where are we going?"

Sipping some tea in the cool comfort of the RV, Nojiko curiously asked.

"Let's take a stroll to the royal palace first."

"I want to see if the king has any Devil Fruit collections."

"If there's something suitable, I'll get one for you to eat."

"Also, it's about time to make a name for ourselves!"

"Otherwise, when Nami sets sail, she won't have much motivation to chase after us!"

Uchiha Yi pondered for a moment before replying in a relaxed tone.

The other objectives were secondary. The last one was the most important.

Up until now, they hadn't encountered any major figures, so Uchiha Yi hadn't felt the need to cause a large commotion.

But now, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea—Crocodile—was right here.

This was the perfect opportunity to use him as a stepping stone for fame.

The greater his achievements and reputation, the more likely it was that Nami, far away in the East Blue, would develop admiration for him. Coupled with their past promise, she would be even more determined to set out on her journey to chase after him!

It was the same principle as a father trying to educate his child.

If the father didn't set an example and maintain consistent morals, what kind of person would his child grow up to be?

Similarly, if a company's supervisor was always slacking off, arriving late, and leaving early, how could his employees believe that he was capable of leading them to success?

The same logic applied to Uchiha Yi.

An unknown Uchiha Yi and a world-renowned Uchiha Yi—these two versions of himself would have vastly different impacts on Nami's perception of him.

Meanwhile…

After confirming Uchiha Yi's route, Crocodile began making his own moves.

Previously, the high-ranking agents of Baroque Works—Mr. 1, Mr. 2, and Mr. 3—had failed to intercept Uchiha Yi's group due to always arriving too late.

And now, Uchiha Yi had come directly to their territory.

Left with no choice, the secret leader of Baroque Works, Mr. 0 (Crocodile), recalled his agents.

At Spider Café in the Kingdom of Alabasta—

Mr. 1 (Daz Bones), Miss Doublefinger (Paula), Mr. 2 (Bon Clay), Mr. 3 (Galdino), and his partner Miss Goldenweek had all gathered.

They were waiting for their next instructions from Mr. 0.

Just then—

"Ding-a-ling!"

The door opened, and a figure stepped inside.

It was Nico Robin.

Everyone in the room recognized her as Mr. 0's partner.

"The nameless pirate crew that Boss ordered you to eliminate has arrived in Alabasta."

"Based on their route, they seem to be heading toward the royal palace."

"Now, Boss has an important mission for you, Mr. 2!"

"Imitate Uchiha Yi and assassinate the king!"

Robin wasted no time getting straight to the point.

"Uh…"

"My Clone-Clone Fruit ability requires me to touch a person's face to imitate them!"

"I can't do it otherwise!"

Bon Clay pulled a pained expression, indicating his helplessness.

"Don't worry about that."

"Boss has already prepared someone who closely resembles Uchiha Yi."

"All you need to do is touch his face and disguise yourself as him."

Robin calmly provided a solution, having anticipated Bon Clay's concern.

"Understood! I, Bon Clay, shall complete this mission!"

With that, he twirled in a ballet spin and pirouetted out of the café.

The other agents also received their assignments.

They were tasked with intercepting the remaining members of the nameless pirate crew.

As for Uchiha Yi himself—he would be dealt with personally by Crocodile.

As high-ranking agents of Baroque Works, they all knew that their boss was one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile.

So these orders didn't seem unreasonable to them.

Not long after…

A shocking headline spread across the entire Kingdom of Alabasta—

"The King Has Been Assassinated by Pirates!"

Following that, the identity of the assassin was revealed by Baroque Works (the Bounty Guild).

The culprit was none other than the infamous Nameless Pirate Crew!

Previously, they had committed the heinous act of massacring an entire branch of Baroque Works' bounty guild in Whiskey Peak.

Such an atrocious crime was already unforgivable!

Now, upon arriving in Alabasta, they had once again committed an unforgivable sin!

The news instantly ignited the fury of the kingdom's military and citizens alike!

They vowed to send these pirates to hell for their crimes!

At that moment of national outrage, Crocodile, the "Desert Hero" and a Warlord of the Sea, stepped forward.

He delivered a passionate speech, declaring—

"As the hero of this country, I will never forgive any pirate who dares to wreak havoc here!"

His righteous proclamation instantly won the hearts of 99% of the people, earning him immense praise and admiration.

The citizens completely forgot that Crocodile was, in fact, still a pirate—

A pirate whose strength was merely acknowledged by the World Government, granting him the title of a Warlord of the Sea.

And yet, with just a few well-chosen words, he had successfully disguised himself as a national hero.

For those who saw through this irony, the situation was utterly laughable.

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