*Chapter 101: Are We Worthy of an Alliance with the Uchiha?*

In Dressrosa.

After the complete subjugation of Skypiea.

Raijin returned to Dressrosa with Kakashi.

On Skypiea, Raijin had already handed control over to the Uchiha clan and the other major families.

It had completely become the territory of the Uchiha clan.

The remote location of Skypiea, far from the reach of the Navy and the ruling powers, made it a safe haven for now.

“Lord Raijin, this is the fifth time Big Mom has sent an invitation to her tea party.”

“Our investigation shows that the Big Mom Pirates are already preparing for battle.”

There was a hint of discomfort on Uchiha Hishi’s face.

Some of their ninjas had infiltrated various factions to gather information on the movements of these pirates and the Navy.

This allowed Uchiha Hishi to anticipate Charlotte Linlin’s actions.

But what they didn’t expect was that she was even more aggressive than the Uchiha clan. She was preparing to launch a lightning-fast attack with the intent to destroy the Uchiha clan.

“The Big Mom Pirates are interested in the Uchiha clan’s bloodline abilities. She wants to incorporate them into her family.”

“If you’re willing, I can send you over to make the most of your remaining years.”

Raijin understood exactly what Charlotte Linlin wanted.

She was clearly eyeing their bloodline abilities, which is why she invited him.

What else could she be interested in?

She probably saw them as a rare and valuable resource, hoping to bring them into her own nation.

But there was no way Raijin would agree to this. Every Uchiha member was a valuable asset.

The Uchiha clan hadn’t even fully recovered yet!

Their numbers were still so small, and he was counting on them to bring him rewards.

As long as Raijin wasn’t out of his mind, he would definitely refuse.

“As long as it makes the Uchiha clan stronger, I don’t mind going over there myself.”

“At my age, I’m already prepared for this.”

“Besides, that woman is an extremely powerful monster. If we really did have children, they would undoubtedly grow up strong within the Uchiha clan.”

Uchiha Hishi raised his head, expressing his loyalty to the Uchiha clan to Raijin.

He had nothing else left, only his loyalty to the Uchiha clan.

If he had to face danger for the Uchiha, he wouldn’t hesitate.

Besides, he could tell that Raijin was joking.

There was no way Raijin would actually send an elder of the Uchiha clan over there.

And the Uchiha clan wasn’t afraid of the Big Mom Pirates.

“Hmm?”

Raijin caught onto a key word.

Make the Uchiha clan stronger?

His most important goal right now was to strengthen the Uchiha clan.

That was the most crucial thing.

As for everything else, Raijin didn’t care much.

“System! If children are born within other pirate crews, does that count as strengthening the Uchiha clan?”

Raijin began to question the system in his mind.

[As long as they are part of the Uchiha clan in the world of pirates, it counts as strengthening the Uchiha clan.]

[Please think outside the box and do everything in your power to strengthen the Uchiha clan.]

The system seemed to encourage him.

It was as if it was urging him to spread the Uchiha legacy worldwide.

However, this statement indeed opened up Raijin's mind.

Isn't what he's lacking right now a powerful Uchiha?

Isn't this the perfect opportunity?

The children born to Charlotte Linlin are mostly strong monsters.

Every child she has is born with potential that can be deeply explored.

If this woman gave birth to an Uchiha, could they inherit the power of the Iron Balloon?

"What’s wrong?"

Uchiha Honse was feeling a bit unsettled.

He sensed that Raijin's gaze toward him was somewhat unfriendly.

It even made this old man feel a little creeped out.

What terrifying thing could this guy be thinking about that would make even him feel afraid?

"I think you're absolutely right, Elder Honse!" Raijin nodded seriously.

This left Uchiha Honse a bit baffled.

Which part of what he said was right?

He didn’t even feel that way himself.

He was just trying to express his loyalty to Raijin.

Others might not know Raijin's true nature.

But he certainly did.

This guy may appear kind and friendly on the surface.

He even pretends to be a good clan leader in front of the clan members.

But in reality, this guy shows no mercy when it comes to taking action; he has a heart of black.

The curse mark that was placed on him in Konoha still hasn’t been removed.

This curse mark still exists in his mind.

Which means that his life and death are still under Raijin's control.

"I think an alliance through marriage with the Big Mom Pirates is the right move. This will allow the Uchiha clan’s bloodline to expand across the seas."

"Right now, our clan is too small. If we continue to stubbornly stick to old ways of thinking, expanding will be impossible."

Raijin sat on the throne, speaking with solemnity.

In his view, nothing was more important than the expansion of the Uchiha clan.

The Big Mom Pirates want the Uchiha bloodline? No problem! That’s not an issue at all! As long as they want to help continue the Uchiha bloodline.

Everything is negotiable. Raijin is even willing to marry one of her children—it's just a small sacrifice for him, right?

What’s the big deal! Charlotte Linlin wants to have his child?

That’s even better! Even though they would carry the Charlotte name, they would still belong to the Uchiha clan.

As long as they’re strong, it’ll still count as Raijin's success.

Plus, it wouldn’t be impossible to bring them back into the fold.

"So, who should we send?"

Uchiha Honse asked this question with some trepidation.

He had just claimed he was willing to sacrifice himself, but surely the Uchiha clan wouldn’t really send an old man like him, right?

At his age, he didn’t want to lose his dignity in his final years.

Otherwise, he might be ridiculed by the old ghosts in the afterlife.

"Of course, we wouldn’t send you. You are an elder of the Uchiha clan, after all. Such sacrifices should be voluntary."

"After you leave, you can ask around the Uchiha clan for any members who haven’t awakened their Sharingan and see if anyone is willing to make a sacrifice for the Uchiha clan."

Raijin gave Uchiha Honse a playful glance, seeing that he had chickened out.

He had appeared so arrogant earlier, but now it seems he’s not so tough after all.

But Raijin didn’t intend to make things difficult for the old man.

Even if he were sent over, Big Mom might consider it an insult.

So, Raijin planned to select a few middle-aged members who hadn’t awakened their Sharingan to send over.

"Understood! I’ll take care of this."

Uchiha Honse breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much more at ease.

He knew that Raijin wouldn’t use him as a sacrificial pawn.

Feeling relieved, he left the palace to go and select candidates from within the clan.

After all, there were still many suitable candidates within the Uchiha clan.

Men in their thirties or forties, widowed, who hadn’t awakened their Sharingan.

These were the lowest-ranking members within the Uchiha clan.

Their only purpose within the Uchiha clan was to reproduce.

They had no other value, and the only thing they could do was have children.

But in Konoha, the mortality rate for Uchiha newborns before reaching the age of 12 was the highest.

Out of ten children, only six would survive.

This didn’t even account for mission-related losses.

Including missions, if two out of ten survived, that was considered good.

So, once these arrangements were made, someone would quickly step up, ready to sacrifice for the Uchiha clan.

No matter what they faced, their responsibility was to sacrifice.

"But the easier it is to get something, the less they will appreciate it."

"Only by making them recognize the power of the Uchiha will they change their attitude next time."

Raijin muttered to himself as the Sharingan in his eyes spun continuously.

"Ma ma ma ma ma, is that brat Uchiha Raijin’s condition?"

"Does he want to see if this old lady is worthy of marrying him? What nonsense is that brat talking about?"

"When did this old lady ever express a desire to marry him?"

Charlotte Linlin roared, shaking the entire island.

The items that had been given life began to tremble with fear.

They hadn’t seen Mama this angry in a long time.

"Does he think he’s Kaido or Whitebeard? Does he believe he’s qualified to cooperate with this old lady? What an ignorant brat."

Charlotte Linlin opened her huge mouth, her eyes filled with bloodshot veins.

Raijin’s proposal was nothing short of an insult to her.

Marriage?

They were simply interested in the Uchiha clan.

Charlotte Linlin wanted to bring them under her command.

But she didn’t expect the other side to be so arrogant.

They even wanted to see if they were worthy of marriage.

Wasn’t this a complete disregard for the Big Mom Pirates?

A nobody dares to negotiate with monsters like them? This was an absolute affront, grinding their faces into the dirt.

Now bring them under her command?

No!

Charlotte Linlin wanted this brat dead!

"Mama, our troops are ready."

"Lick lick, why don’t we attack Dressrosa and make that brat repent with his soul?"

Perospero’s tongue flicked as he showed interest in these people, especially since they had made Katakuri return empty-handed.

That alone was enough to prove that they had some power.

"Ma ma ma ma ma, not bad! I think that’s a great idea."

"Katakuri, what do you think?"

Charlotte Linlin asked Katakuri with a dangerous look in her eyes.

Last time, Katakuri returned in failure, nearly losing his position as one of the Sweet Commanders. If not for the many people who pleaded on his behalf, Katakuri would have lost a significant amount of lifespan just to stay alive.

That time brought great humiliation to Dressrosa.

After all, a pirate worth over three billion berries, leading his strongest subordinate.

Yet he failed to defeat a newly appointed Warlord of the Sea, returning in disgrace, making a laughingstock of them in the seas.

This made Charlotte Linlin extremely angry.

Her fury had been building up for some time.

Now, Uchiha Raijin had ignited it all at once.

She planned to have Katakuri lead the charge once more.

"No problem, Mama!"

Katakuri stood still, his face showing no emotion.

But inside, he felt a chill. In this family,

he had never felt any sense of familial love.

His younger siblings had always lived in constant fear.

Even so...

"Bring Uchiha Raijin to me."

"I want to see if this brat is worthy of making such arrogant statements."

Charlotte Linlin’s eyes were bloodshot as she roared.

The battle between Dressrosa and Totto Land had begun.

As Katakuri set off, news spread from Totto Land.

The entire New World was abuzz, with countless eyes on Dressrosa and Totto Land.

But few believed in such a small country.

What right did a small country like this have to stand against a monster with a bounty exceeding three billion berries? It was nothing more than an ant trying to stop a cart.

The fact that they defeated Katakuri last time was just a fluke.

When facing true monsters, there’s no room for luck.

The Navy also deployed a large force to patrol the New World.

As soon as Dressrosa couldn't hold on,

the Navy would immediately step in.

Their job was to protect Uchiha Raijin, the Warlord of the Sea!

After all!

If this Warlord of the Sea was killed by Charlotte Linlin, it would be a humiliation for both the Navy and the World Government.

Others didn’t matter, but Dressrosa had to remain intact!

So, this time, Admiral Kizaru, known for his speed, arrived.

There would be no problem holding off Charlotte Linlin.

As long as Uchiha Raijin didn’t mess things up!

"This is the reconnaissance unit. We’ve spotted the Big Mom Pirates’ fleet, but it seems like they’ve noticed us too."

On a large ship, a Byakugan ninja stood at the lookout, observing the distant ships. Even from far away, they could track the enemy’s movements.

"Roger that! Confirm if there are any high-ranking officers on board."

"Confirmed. Both Katakuri and Oven are on board."

"Good, destroy all the mirrors on the ship and lure them to the designated location."

The phone was hung up