### Chapter 123: Zephyr Even Plots Against His Students?

What the heck? After being silent for so long, the system suddenly pops up with a panel.

And what's with this panel?

In the restaurant, Raijin's face remained expressionless.

Zeff had gone back to discuss leaving, and Raijin also mentioned he was heading back to the warship.

"System, what's going on here?"

Raijin asked eagerly.

Could this be something to enhance his power? That would be exciting.

Raijin felt his progress in gaining strength was a bit slow.

If he had to wait for the system's rewards, how much would the Uchiha Clan need to expand for that to happen?

This was the headache for Raijin—Uchiha was just starting to take action, and it would take five or six years before any noticeable results.

In other words, his power would be stuck at this level for a long time.

*[Answering the host, after you took over the Uchiha Clan, the panel will be activated after the birth of your first child. You can use the panel to view the potential and talents of every future Uchiha child.]*

Raijin suddenly understood—so the panel is for the kids.

It wasn’t to boost his power, which was a bit disappointing.

No wonder there was no panel before; it was because Fugaku had been delaying things.

If Fugaku hadn’t held him back, who knows how many talented Uchiha members would have been cultivated by now?

Even if they weren't all as outstanding as Shisui, there might still be some hidden potential.

If Raijin had activated this panel earlier, he might have already gathered and trained all the previous Uchiha prodigies.

Now, what's left is just a few measly talents! And this newly born child was conceived just before coming to the world of pirates.

"But it's not too late; more strong Uchiha will emerge in the future!"

"The combination of two worlds will allow for greater power development."

Raijin reassured himself.

But a question arose in his mind: why does this newly born Uchiha seem to have such high potential?

He even has a special talent called "Overlord Haki Superhuman"—could this mean he’ll wear his underwear on the outside?

*[Overlord Haki Superhuman: Possesses an excessive amount of Haki. When overusing Armament Haki, the endurance is greater, and the coverage area is larger.]*

*[This newborn has been rated as an A because his mother’s body was conditioned with various potions from the pirate world, giving him the physique of the pirate world and the Uchiha bloodline.]*

The system’s explanation made Raijin understand—since arriving in Dressrosa.

Raijin had raised the standards of the Uchiha Clan to the highest level, making sure that if there was something good, the Uchiha Clan would get it.

If the Uchiha Clan had more powerful members, Raijin would have wanted every one of them to have a Devil Fruit.

Unfortunately, that’s difficult to achieve.

These people are just basic ninjas.

Making changes in this area is extremely challenging.

But Raijin’s plan had no flaws—he invested heavily in the Uchiha Clan.

They eat the best, use the best, and live in the best conditions.

Even ordinary ninja-level kids are now starting to develop toward the level of a tailed beast due to their exposure to the sea's power.

If their pirate world physique develops fully, they might not be immortal, but apart from Truth-Seeking Balls and Dust Release in the Naruto world, other ninjutsu would have a hard time injuring them.

With such talent, Raijin immediately thought of a monster like Barrett.

A monster like that, whose vast Haki could cover an area about the size of an island, could still fight with ease. If he hadn’t been pulled into the movie version, Barrett would definitely have had competitive power on the sea.

This newborn Uchiha might be the next Barrett.

"What’s the highest rating?"

Raijin suddenly thought to ask.

*[S-Class!]*

Oh!

That basically means potential at the level of Kaido or Whitebeard.

Raijin immediately understood and had a clear idea.

It’s a pity he can’t choose his child’s talents.

The system’s functionality is too incomplete.

If he could choose talents, he’d make sure the entire new generation had Four Emperors-level talents.

No hesitation, just dominate the seas with a sweeping force.

But this is still good. Even without the Devil Fruits, they can still go far on the sea.

With the Uchiha bloodline, their growth potential will be limitless.

With Hashirama’s cells, they can definitely dominate both the sea and the Naruto world.

"Lord Raijin, all the chefs on the ship have been sent to Dressrosa."

Shiranui Genma returned to the ship to report to Raijin.

Seeing Raijin staring out at the sea, Shiranui Genma wondered what mischief Raijin might be planning.

"Oh! Then let's prepare to return to Dressrosa."

"It's been about a week since we left Dressrosa. I can't wait to get back."

Raijin snapped out of his thoughts and slowly replied to Shiranui Genma.

He wasn’t exactly impatient, but he was eager to see the child.

Maybe the kid has three heads and six arms!

After all, he is the most significant example of the fusion of Naruto and the pirate worlds.

"Let me go inform Instructor Zephyr!"

Shiranui Genma nodded and left the cabin.

After a while, four people came to find Raijin.

Zephyr was puzzled by Raijin’s sudden eagerness to return.

Given this guy’s usual behavior, he’d probably want to wander around the East Blue and gather some more loot.

But now, after just recruiting a small restaurant, he wants to head back?

Something doesn’t seem right.

"Hey, if you’re heading back, what about me?"

Garp’s face was as dark as ink. These guys clearly weren’t considering him.

They didn’t even plan to take him along, leaving him all alone in the East Blue.

What’s left in the East Blue now?

His grandson was taken away, and the people he knew were all captured.

He couldn’t even find anyone who recognized him.

What’s he supposed to do staying in the East Blue?

"Aren’t you going to sail your warship back? You’re Navy, we’re not Navy."

"You could come with us, though. I’m not stopping you."

"Or are you planning to leave your warship here and pick it up later?"

Raijin looked at Garp, shrugged, and said.

What happens to Garp has nothing to do with him.

Why ask him about it?

Shiranui Genma’s ability isn’t strong enough to fit a warship into his space yet.

So when Raijin planned to leave, he naturally overlooked Garp.

"Warship? I can have my men sail it back; I don’t need to follow it!"

"I’ll go with you to Dressrosa. I can’t get any rest on the sea."

"Dressrosa is the best place for a vacation."

Garp picked his nose and casually suggested another idea.

Raijin’s ideas were unreliable. Garp knew this guy was a genuine troublemaker, so he didn’t expect much.

Besides, there aren’t any powerful pirates in the East Blue to worry about.

His subordinates could handle the journey back without any problems.

If there is trouble, they can always call for help from Marine Headquarters.

They can contact Kizaru.

Oh!

Forgot.

Kizaru is on vacation in Dressrosa.

They can contact Kuzan instead.

Kuzan wouldn’t just ignore his warship, would he?

"Alright then, let’s go together!"

Raijin nodded, agreeing without any objections.

Garp stepped out to give some instructions and found that the gate to Dressrosa had already opened.

And Raijin had already returned to Dressrosa and was holding a meeting in the palace.

Despite being away for a week, there was no chaos in Dressrosa.

Everything was being carried out according to Raijin’s plans, executed in an orderly manner.

They continuously absorbed special talents from the sea for Dressrosa to use.

Raijin stood in the palace conference room, looking down through the window.

He saw that the streets were crowded with people, and some places were even packed.

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And the hotels they built are now fully occupied.

Some well-known pirates on the sea have accepted Raijin's hospitality and moved in to enjoy their special status. Even Kaido and Whitebeard have sent people to claim a spot.

However, Kaido's people have been arrogant and causing trouble.

It wasn't until the police force taught them a lesson that they finally quieted down.

Raijin didn't expect that just by having a duel with Charlotte Linlin, Dressrosa would suddenly enter everyone's radar.

Even after the battle with Charlotte Linlin ends, the number of people in Dressrosa won't decrease much.

"Hmm? What's with Borsalino? He actually abandoned his post and left Dressrosa."

"Didn't this guy give me a written guarantee? He said he wouldn't leave Dressrosa."

At this moment, Zephyr in the conference room unhappily slammed the table.

Wasn't this guy notorious for slacking off before? And now in a place like Dressrosa, a paradise for retirement, he still manages to leave.

No wonder he gets scolded by Sengoku all the time. With his inability to do anything right, how could he not get scolded?

The main point is that I haven’t even had time to implement my plan.

I was planning to have Borsalino take my place.

But who would have thought this guy would bail at the last minute?

Where am I supposed to find a replacement now?

I wonder if Gajeel can manage it.

Zephyr's face twitched, and his pupils slightly contracted.

A rare trace of fear flashed deep in his eyes.

He had already imagined the scene where Raijin would pressure him into getting married.

That would be worse than death.

“Knock, knock, knock!”

Shiranui Genma knocked on the door and entered.

"Lord Raijin, Vice Admiral Garp and Miss Nami have already been sent to the academy."

"The chiefs of the various clans are already waiting outside!"

Shiranui Genma reported.

"Then let them in!"

Raijin nodded.

Immediately, the door to the conference room opened, and one by one, people walked in.

Almost everyone had smiles on their faces, and they showered Raijin with endless flattery.

It's safe to say that the people from each family are now relying on Raijin.

Unlike in Konoha, where they had to maintain a clan system and form an unbreakable alliance by banding together.

Even the Hokage had to think twice about how to deal with them.

But here, even if they formed an alliance, they couldn't compete with Uchiha Raijin.

Moreover, their biggest leader, Tsunade, had already fled to the Navy.

Now they don't even have a leader.

Even the traditionally loyal Ino-Shika-Cho trio is now standing behind Raijin.

Honestly, they no longer have any ability to resist Raijin.

"Hmm? Hasn't Shikaku Nara returned yet?"

While counting the people, Raijin suddenly noticed that Shikaku Nara was absent.

By this time, he should have already finished investigating Amazon Lily.

But since Shikaku Nara hasn't returned, it raises the question of whether something went wrong.

After Raijin went to the East Sea, the task of contacting Shikaku Nara was handed over to Uchiha Kaen.

So Raijin immediately looked at Uchiha Kaen.

"Ahem, Lord Raijin, Clan Leader Nara has returned."

"But..."

Uchiha Kaen hesitated and glanced at Zephyr.

It seemed like something difficult to talk about.

"But what? Hurry up and speak!"

Raijin impatiently waved his hand, urging him to continue.

Leaving people in suspense—did he expect others to guess? How inconsiderate!

"Why are you looking at me? I'm not even familiar with that Shikaku Nara."

Zephyr also felt a bit confused.

Why was everyone focusing on him?

Zephyr had heard that Shikaku Nara was a smart strategist.

But since coming to Dressrosa, he hadn’t had the chance to interact with him.

They couldn’t just place blame on him for no reason, could they?

"Ahem, it does have something to do with Instructor Zephyr!"

"Previously, Instructor Zephyr wanted Admiral Borsalino to leave behind a bloodline in Dressrosa."

"Although it wasn’t carried out, Kakashi knew about it, and mentioned it when Shikaku Nara returned."

"At that time, Shikaku Nara was eager to make a name for himself, so he concocted a potion with Shizune."

"And at a banquet, he drugged Admiral Borsalino… leading to certain events."

"In the end, Admiral Borsalino broke his legs, and now he’s recovering in the hospital."

Uchiha Kaen awkwardly explained, but finally had no choice but to reveal the incident.

Such an embarrassing situation, and it had to involve someone from the Uchiha clan.

But Uchiha Kaen couldn’t blame Shikaku Nara, as he was acting in the Uchiha clan’s best interest.

This incident had caused Admiral Kizaru a lot of trouble, and perhaps the only reason Shikaku Nara wasn’t killed was due to Raijin’s status as one of the Seven Warlords.

After all, that man was ruthless, treating Kizaru like he wasn’t even human.

Using a breeding method suitable for livestock would terrify anyone.

Now, few in Dressrosa dared to invite Shikaku Nara for a drink.

Besides the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Shikaku Nara was subtly becoming isolated.

But it seemed that Shikaku didn’t care at all, and he still had a cheerful demeanor.

It was hard to tell if he was a genius or a fool.

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Kakashi, sitting nearby, looked a bit unsettled.

He didn’t expect that just by casually mentioning something, Shikaku Nara would actually do it.

He truly wasn’t afraid of being beaten to death.

In reality…

If he hadn’t shifted the blame onto Zephyr, not even Raijin’s influence could have saved him.

Now, even Kakashi was a bit afraid of Shikaku Nara, worried that this crazy man might do something else outrageous.

Back in Konoha, how did he not realize Shikaku Nara was this insane?

This guy is a complete madman among madmen.

“Swish”

In the conference room, everyone’s eyes were now on Zephyr.

They hadn’t expected Zephyr to be so ruthless.

Even plotting against his own student.

And this was his direct disciple.

It was hard to believe he could actually do something like this.

“Why are you all looking at me? Everything I did was for the sake of making Dressrosa stronger.”

"Instead of focusing on making Dressrosa stronger, you’re all wasting time staring at me."

"If I were you, I’d carefully savor the experience and then make the most of it."

"You people, you lack ambition!"

Zephyr rambled, his face turning a bit red with embarrassment, then slammed the table and left the conference room.

For something like this to be brought up in front of everyone…

As a Navy Admiral, his skin wasn’t thick enough to ignore everyone’s gazes.

He was already feeling embarrassed sitting there; as a teacher, plotting against a student like this...

If word got out, his reputation from years of being a kill-without-mercy Admiral would be ruined.

Luckily, Sengoku was in the Navy. Even if Kizaru made a fuss, it wouldn’t lead to anything serious.

As a good comrade, Sengoku would definitely protect his reputation first and foremost.

(Chapter End)

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