Natsu's Goal, Issho's Allegiance
He came seeking an answer, a world truly worth striving for, and a justice that aligns with his conscience.
And at this moment, the person who could answer all his questions was quietly waiting at the end of the road ahead.
Tekka escorted the person to the courtyard corridor, and without lingering, bowed and withdrew.
The entire courtyard was quiet and still, with flowers and trees drooping silently, and even the evening breeze seemed to be frozen by an invisible aura.
There was no imposing presence of soldiers standing in formation, no murderous intent lurking in the Sharingan, yet this small courtyard felt oppressively suffocating.
With a smile, he stepped across the corridor and, using only his Observation Haki, clearly sensed that all the more than ten Admiral-Emperor Level warriors on the entire Origin Island had fallen silent and willingly bowed their heads. All their sharpness, all their power, and all their arrogance had been subdued by the young man's figure in the center of the courtyard.
Natsu sat upright on the stone bench, her posture relaxed, her expression calm to the point of indifference.
The strength of ordinary overlords lies in their domineering and Four Blues nature, looking down upon all others and vying for supremacy. But Natsu is different.
He possessed no trace of the fierce ambition for power and profit; instead, he exuded an aloofness and supreme dignity, as if he were born to sit on a divine throne, looking down upon the mortal world.
To him, all the forces, all the powerful, and all the common people on this ocean were never equal opponents in the game; they were merely embellishments within the framework of order.
He stopped three steps away with a smile, his empty eye sockets facing forward, his back straight, upholding the last vestiges of a swordsman's integrity.
"Uchiha Natsu." His voice was calm and unrestrained. "I have long heard of the changes in the West Blue, and I have come here today with only one question."
Natsu raised her eyes, her gaze calm yet penetrating, devoid of the emotional fluctuations typical of ordinary people.
"Ask."
The single word uttered lacked the warmth of hospitality, displaying only the tolerance of those in power who allowed ordinary people to speak.
With a smile, he spoke frankly, "The Navy claims to uphold justice, but in reality, it maintains the corrupt divine authority of the Celestial Dragons, solidifies class divisions, and oppresses the common people. I have traveled the Four Blues and witnessed the suffering of chaotic times; I am no longer willing to serve a false order."
"Only within the West Blue, under the rule of the Uchiha, are there no hereditary nobles, no Celestial Dragons privileges, and all people live in equality and peace, free from the shackles of birth. I want to ask, can this order last?"
In Yi Xiao's eyes, this was a rare act of justice in a chaotic world, a new order for which he was willing to give up his position as Admiral and protect him with his own life.
The equality he witnessed was a blessing for all living beings.
Upon Natsu merely lowered her eyes slightly, lightly rubbing the rim of the teacup with her fingertips, a faint, almost icy smile curving her lips.
What the masses perceive as salvation was never his true intention.
You've misunderstood.
Natsu's voice was not loud, but soft, yet it carried an undeniable divine majesty, crushing all worldly misinterpretations.
"I never intended to save the world."
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the courtyard turned icy.
Yi Xiao's Observation Haki trembled slightly, and a rare look of surprise appeared on his face.
Natsu raised her eyes, her gaze clear and cold, frankly revealing all her ambitions, without pretense or embellishment:
"The Celestial Dragons have occupied the Holy Land, proclaimed themselves gods, and dominated world power for a thousand years. Ironically, they possess only the title of gods, without any divine power or divine bearing."
"I overthrew them not to shatter divine authority, but to take their place."
"What I want to end is the rule of the false God Race. What I want to establish is the only true divine order of the Uchiha Clan."
He spoke slowly and clearly, without a trace of the fervor of a tyrant, only with the certainty of a predetermined fate.
"The equality you see for all people is merely a rule I set."
"The powerful, noble, and Celestial Dragons of this world are all superfluous classes, burdens that disrupt our rule and hinder the unification of heaven and earth."
"I erase class distinctions and abolish privileges not out of mercy, but to ensure that all mortals stand on the same level, prostrating themselves before the Uchiha's divine throne."
His smile sent a jolt through his soul.
He finally understood the true nature of this order.
The Old World: A few Celestial Dragons gods, and billions of people were slaves.
In the New World, the Uchiha Clan is the sole true god, and all people are their vassals.
Mortals without distinction of rank or social status are the most orderly, stable, and suitable foundation for eternal divine rule.
Natsu looked at the turmoil in his eyes and continued calmly, "You think I'm giving justice to the common people? No, I'm just consolidating my foundation."
"Peace and order prevail Four Blues, and all people live in harmony, because I need no chaos, no strife, only a peaceful, orderly, and enduring Divine Domain realm."
"The struggle for supremacy among the Four Emperors is a spectacle of ordinary tyrants. They fight for territory, seize resources, and vie for empty fame; ultimately, they are just ordinary people pursuing profit."
"And I am the one who sets the rules, determines destiny, and establishes the order of the world."
This is the most fundamental difference between Natsu and all other maritime overlords.
Kaido fought for the strongest, Whitebeard fought for his family, and Roger fought for freedom—all these are human desires.
Natsu alone vied for the divine throne, for eternal supremacy, and for his clan to forever reign supreme over all living beings.
He smiled and remained silent for a long time. No one could see his thoughts in his empty eyes, but the tense aura around him gradually relaxed.
Even after seeing through the truth, he still showed no sign of backing down.
Admittedly, the core of this order is absolute authoritarianism.
Compared to the cannibalistic classes, hypocritical justice, and corrupt theocracy of the old world, this is the cleanest, fairest, and most tolerant world for the weak to survive in this vast ocean for thousands of years.
Although its origins were not for saving the world, its outcome brought peace to the world.
"I see."
With a smile, she slowly raised her head, her tone growing increasingly firm. "You did not establish order for the sake of the common people, yet order ultimately protected them."
"I don't care who sits on the throne; I only care whether the weak in the world have a way to survive."
"If the Uchiha can forever rule the Four Blues, forever abolish privileges, and forever stop exploitation, then my smiling blade will guard the borders of your Divine Domain."
"But I still adhere to my bottom line—I only protect the innocent, I do not aid in killing, and I do not participate in hegemonic expansion."
Upon Natsu Yin nodded slightly, showing neither joy nor praise.
In his eyes, Yixiao's bottom line was irrelevant.
The obsessions, morals, and good and evil of mortals can never shake the divine order.
Those who are capable, willing to abide by the rules, and content with their lot are enough to remain within the system and become a brick in the Divine Domain.
"Can."
Natsu casually agreed, her tone as light as scattering dust, "Your sword protects your justice. Your fighting strength serves the Uchiha clan. Each fulfills their duty."
"From this day forward, the West Blue region is under your jurisdiction. Those who maintain order will be safe, and those who rebel will be punished. There is no need to report or request instructions; within the Divine Domain, the rules are paramount."
The phrase "Divine Domain" completely drew a line.
This is no longer the West Blue Sea, no longer the chaotic territory divided by Four Emperors.
From this moment on, this place is the Divine Domain of the Uchiha.
Yi Xiao bowed deeply, performing the most devout salute of a swordsman. "Your subordinate, Yi Xiao, obeys."