Chapter 276: Crossing the Line—He Cannot Be Allowed to Live!
Chapter 276: Crossing the Line—He Cannot Be Allowed to Live!
The Five Elders had already discussed Uchiha Yi before.
But until now, they had hesitated to take direct action against him.
The price of eliminating him would be too high.
Moreover, unlike Rocks D. Xebec, Uchiha Yi did not seem to have ambitions of becoming the King of the World.
As long as he did not threaten their rule or disrupt their interests,
the Five Elders were willing to tolerate his existence—
For now.
That's why they had taken a wait-and-see approach.
Even when Uchiha Yi defeated Admiral Aokiji,
Even when he defeated five Admiral-level fighters,
Even when he defeated Kaido in a one-on-one battle—
The Five Elders had not intervened.
But now, things were different.
The report from Spandam had changed everything.
Uchiha Yi was after the blueprints of Pluton.
And that crossed the line.
This was an absolute taboo—one they would not allow.
"He must be eliminated!"
Former Warlord Crocodile had already been defeated by Uchiha Yi,
and his secret research into Pluton had been exposed by the CP organizations.
This meant that his partner, Nico Robin, most likely knew the whereabouts of Pluton.
Back then, the Five Elders had already planned to send three CP0 agents and two Marine Admirals
to eliminate Uchiha Yi while also dealing with Nico Robin once and for all.
But that operation had ended in utter failure.
Instead of eliminating Uchiha Yi, the entire task force was wiped out.
That shocking loss had made them hesitate.
At the time, they believed that Nico Robin had not revealed Pluton's location to Uchiha Yi.
They had monitored him for a while, and when he made no moves regarding Pluton,
they assumed he was not aware of it.
But now, they realized—
"Nico Robin must have told him!"
Topman Warcury, the bald Five Elder with an eight-shaped mustache and forehead birthmark,
spoke with a grim expression.
"If that's the case, then we have no choice."
Marcus Mars, the Five Elder with long white hair and a long beard, agreed.
"No matter what, we must first report this to Lord Im and receive a final decision."
Shepherd Ju Peter, the blonde and bearded Five Elder, suggested.
"Agreed." x4
Soon, the Five Elders arrived at the Room of Flowers—
The deepest chamber of Pangaea Castle, located within Mary Geoise.
They knelt before the Empty Throne,
surrounded by twenty embedded weapons from the founders of the World Government.
"Lord Im!" x5
They called out in unison.
A moment later—
The once-empty throne was suddenly occupied by a shadowy figure,
Their cold and indifferent eyes staring down at the Five Elders.
"What is it?"
Im's voice was sharp and chilling.
"Lord Im,"
"A powerful pirate has recently risen in the seas."
"Alone, he has defeated Admiral Aokiji—"
"Then, he defeated five Admiral-level fighters—"
"Later, he even defeated the Emperor Kaido in single combat."
"We did not initially interfere."
"But now, he has set his sights on Pluton."
"We fear another Rocks D. Xebec may rise."
"So we have come to seek your guidance."
Marcus Mars respectfully summarized the situation.
"Hm."
"I see."
"Do as you see fit."
Im's voice remained emotionless,
As if this entire matter was of little importance.
"Yes!"
Since Im gave them full authority, the Five Elders felt no further hesitation.
Returning to their private chamber, they immediately began coordinating with CP0.
If necessary—they would personally intervene.
With all five of them together, they refused to believe Uchiha Yi could escape.
"Contact Rob Lucci directly."
They bypassed Spandam entirely.
The incompetent fool was not worth relying on.
"Brubrubrubru!"
Within seconds, they reached CP9's secret frequency.
"Lucci, this is Saint Jaygarcia Saturn of the Five Elders."
"We have a mission for you."
Lucci answered immediately.
"Understood!"
Hearing the identity of the caller, Lucci was momentarily stunned.
He hadn't expected the direct involvement of a Five Elder.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"Good."
"You are to capture Nico Robin and transport her to Eviya Island."
"This will lure Uchiha Yi to the island."
Jaygarcia Saturn kept the instructions brief.
He didn't need to explain further.
Lucci was intelligent—he already understood.
This was a death trap for Uchiha Yi.
Could Uchiha Yi survive against the full force of the World Government?
Impossible.
Lucci was fully aware of the government's true power.
Not even someone like Uchiha Yi could defy them forever.
But that wasn't his concern.
Once the orders were given, it was no longer his problem.
Ending the call, Lucci took a deep breath.
He needed to adjust his strategy.
This was no longer a simple mission—
They were going after someone stronger than Kaido.
Absolute caution was required.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yi was busy with his new ship.
To ensure it met his expectations, he kept making revisions.
Thankfully, Red Ship was a programmed AI—
It had no emotions, frustrations, or complaints.
If a real shipwright had to deal with Uchiha Yi's endless changes,
They would lose their mind.
Elsewhere, Robin, Vivi, and Nami were enjoying themselves,
exploring the city without a care.
Before arriving, Uchiha Yi had already scanned the area.
Aside from Rob Lucci and his team,
There were no major threats to the girls.
So he wasn't worried about their safety.
As for Franky and the Pluton blueprints—
He wasn't in a rush.
When they were ready to leave Water 7, he would quietly acquire the blueprints.
The last thing he wanted was to cause a commotion and alert the World Government.
It wasn't that Uchiha Yi feared them—
But he didn't want to jeopardize Nami's mission.
There were delicate pieces in play,
And a misstep could disrupt everything.
Maintaining this balance was the best course of action.
What Uchiha Yi didn't know was that the World Government already believed he was after Pluton.
And they had begun their plan to eliminate him permanently.
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