Chapter 274: Water 7, CP9 on High Alert!
Chapter 274: Water 7, CP9 on High Alert!
After finalizing the Celestial Palace emblem, Uchiha Yi tattooed it onto his crew like a totem.
The emblem required at least ten people to activate its full abilities.
Previously, he had attempted to apply it to AI beings, but it had no effect.
This was likely because AI beings lacked true consciousness.
Since their actions were entirely dictated by Uchiha Yi's commands, they didn't possess independent will—
Which meant they were considered a single entity by the Totem Skill.
If AI beings were included in the count, the totem's combined power would be beyond imagination.
But since that wasn't possible, he needed actual crew members to reach the required number.
"Looks like we need to recruit more people," Uchiha Yi thought.
It wasn't urgent, but he kept it in mind.
He planned to recruit Enel, which would bring them to seven members.
"Captain, take a look at this!"
Nami handed him a newspaper.
On the front page, the headline caught Uchiha Yi's eye—
"Ace Joins Whitebeard Pirates!"
The article detailed how Marco and the Whitebeard Pirates had sought out Ace, intending to recruit him.
At the same time, the World Government had taken an interest in Ace—
Offering him a position as a Warlord of the Sea to replace Crocodile, who had been stripped of his title.
Neither side was willing to back down, leading to a conflict between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines.
In the end, just as a Marine Admiral was about to arrive, Marco and his crew escaped with Ace, securing his place under Whitebeard's banner.
"I can't believe that guy from the East Blue actually joined a Yonko crew," Nami said with some admiration.
"It's pretty amazing."
"With a powerful Devil Fruit like yours, you'll soon surpass him," Uchiha Yi replied with a slight smile.
Ace's story was interesting, but not important to him.
It was simply another event in this world.
After several more days of sailing, they began to approach Water 7.
As they neared the city, the sea routes became more crowded with ships.
Whenever reckless pirates tried to provoke them, Uchiha Yi eliminated them effortlessly.
His sheer dominance quickly made it clear who he was.
At this point, even the dumbest pirates recognized his identity—
The Fifth Emperor, the Lord of Calamity!
Even though he hadn't entered the New World yet, his reputation shook the Grand Line.
Some adventurers envied his strength, while others feared it.
Seeing that he was heading for Water 7, many ships altered their course, avoiding the island altogether.
The bold ones still sailed near Water 7, but they kept their distance, unwilling to get involved.
Where he walked, all retreated—an omen of disaster.
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Inside a small tavern in Water 7, the CP9 agents held a secret meeting.
Rob Lucci, Kaku, Blueno, and Kalifa sat together, anxiously discussing a troubling development.
"Uchiha Yi is coming to Water 7?"
They had just received confirmation, and their expressions turned grim.
A figure of his caliber arriving in their city could spell disaster.
If he clashed with anyone, the resulting destruction would be catastrophic.
And they were powerless to stop it.
Should they abandon their mission?
"Stay calm," Lucci said coldly.
"Until he leaves Water 7, none of us will act rashly."
"Do not expose yourselves. Do not make contact."
"If anyone slips up, no one will be able to save them."
"Besides, our mission is a covert operation."
"He has no reason to target us unless we draw attention to ourselves."
His words steadied the team, quelling their initial panic.
"Should we request reinforcements from headquarters?" Kalifa asked.
"If we ensure he doesn't cause trouble, our mission will remain intact."
Lucci pondered for a moment before nodding.
"That's a valid precaution."
"Contact our superior immediately."
CP9 never tolerated failure.
Even if the risk was uncertain, they couldn't afford to gamble on it.
Lucci took out his Den Den Mushi and called Spandam, their direct superior.
After a long series of rings, Spandam finally picked up.
"Hello? What is it, Lucci?"
His lazy tone made it clear—he had no idea what was happening.
"We have a problem."
"The Fifth Emperor, Uchiha Yi, is about to arrive in Water 7."
"I fear he may interfere with our mission. We need reinforcements, preferably an Admiral-level fighter."
Lucci disliked Spandam, but he needed his rank to request backup.
"The Fifth Emperor? What are you talking about?"
"There are only four Emperors. Who the hell is this guy?"
Spandam sounded completely lost.
His ignorance was infuriating.
Lucci clenched his fist.
How could their own superior be this out of touch?
"You don't know? His title has been spreading across the Grand Line for months!"
Spandam scoffed.
"You're CP9's 'strongest assassin in 800 years,' right? You're a killing machine!"
"And you can't handle some nobody?"
Lucci nearly lost his composure.
Fight Uchiha Yi?
That was suicide.
Holding back his frustration, he calmly explained just how dangerous Uchiha Yi was.
After a brief silence, Spandam finally reacted.
"That sounds terrifying."
"This is beyond me—I need to contact the Five Elders!"
"Also, don't mention that I'm your superior!"
Before Lucci could say another word, Spandam hung up.
The CP9 agents sat in stunned silence.
Even without seeing him, they could tell—
Their fearful, incompetent boss was panicking and running to his superiors for help.
Lucci sighed, his expression cold.
"We wait."
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yi's ship docked at Water 7.
The city was a marvel of architecture, reminiscent of Venice on Earth.
Its intricate canals and water routes were a defining feature, with some even stretching from the city's highest points down into the lower districts.
Truly, it was a unique and beautiful place—
A perfect stage for what was to come.
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