Searching for Tsunade; Arriving at the Sabaody Archipelago!

The gates of Konoha Ninja Village are tall and sturdy, made of thick wood, and engraved with the Konoha's emblem, showcasing the village's uniqueness and majesty.

The sturdy pillars on both sides of the gate give a sense of stability, as if they have witnessed the rise and fall of Konoha through the passage of time.

The two "Gatekeepers," Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane, were idly watching the gate.

They're called Gatekeepers, but they're actually just people with the big Konoha tree behind them.

Neither of them is at the level of an ordinary Jonin.

Izumo Kamizuki leaned against the doorpost, gazing absently into the distance, while Kotetsu Hagane sat to the side, tapping his weapon idly.

Suddenly, they saw a group of ninjas running towards them in the distance and immediately drew their weapons!

When they saw Kakashi on the husky's back, the two immediately tensed up and rushed forward.

Izumo Kamizuki, who had been on many missions with Kakashi, anxiously asked, "What happened!? Why is he like this?"

Uchiha Yu urged from the side, "No need for questioning, hurry up and get him to Konoha Hospital!"

Kotetsu Hagane nodded immediately after hearing this, and then quickly reported it to the Anbu.

Half an hour later, at Konoha Hospital.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of Kakashi's sickbed, silently observing Kakashi's condition.

A moment later, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. "It seems that this Akatsuki was established to ambush the ninjas from my village who are on missions!"

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's conclusion, Uchiha Yu, who had always considered himself unlucky, immediately chimed in. "The Akatsuki so evil! They just took Teacher Kakashi and beat him up all by themselves!"

"Cough cough cough!"

Kakashi choked on his saliva and coughed a few times.

In the corner of the room, Danzo turned his gaze to Uchiha Yu. "Tell me, why did you encounter Akatsuki members again on this mission?"

Uchiha Yu was immediately enraged upon hearing this. He frowned and said, "How the hell should I know!"

"Yu!" Kakashi, supporting himself, exclaimed, "How dare you speak like that?"

"Whatever I say! The village only taught me ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and genjutsu, and the Will of Fire. When did they ever teach me manners? I'm an orphan, so what if I swear!"

Danzo blinked slightly, his eyes still closed.

Just then, footsteps echoed down the corridor.

Ibiki Morino, with a scar on his face, entered the ward. He first Hiruzen Sarutobi, then bowed slightly to Danzo, before finally turning his gaze to Uchiha Yu: "Please come with me."

Before Uchiha Yu could react, Kakashi objected.

"Why torture me again?"

"It's not interrogation, just a simple follow-up procedure," Ibiki Morino replied expertly.

Kakashi, enduring the pain, propped himself up. "Lord Sarutobi, Yu can't be in any condition."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't respond, but Danzo interjected, "All indications suggest that Uchiha Yu Orochimaru Akatsuki! Recently, we obtained information from that Rogue Ninja in Takigakure, and the evidence suggests..."

"Uchiha Yu is showing signs of defection!"

Uchiha Yu suddenly laughed, "You say I'm leaving the village? What a joke! I can't repay the First Hokage's kindness! How could I possibly leave! I haven't finished repaying his kindness yet! Your salt, my vinegar, Chaoshan people, watch out for the rice and pot, stay up late!"

"You came all the way from Dandong and gave me back a pristine white landscape! I want to eat Guangdong food!"

When everyone saw Uchiha Yu start singing like that, they immediately thought he was a bit crazy.

Is it a relapse of a hereditary mental illness inherited from the Uchiha Clan?

Only Kakashi's eyes showed a hint of heartache!

What a fine student.

The village is driving me crazy!

"Third Hokage! Yu is perfectly fine!" Kakashi said again.

"Hatake Sakumo's son," Danzo slightly raised his eyelids. "Your poison was cured by Orochimaru's subordinates! We already had this information a long time ago. Did you think that if you didn't say it, no one would know?"

Danzo raised his cane and slammed it heavily on the ground. "Do you also intend to betray the village?"

Kakashi was speechless for a moment, unsure how to explain.

At that moment, Uchiha Yu pulled out Kunai!

The entire room tensed up instantly.

Several Anbu, in particular, arrived in Body Flicker Technique, ready to capture him.

Facing the crowd, Uchiha Yu slowly spoke, "Ibiki Morino, it's been several days since we last met. Are you itching for a beating again? No problem, I have the same fetish. Let's get straight to it! I'll slash you once, and whoever can't take it anymore loses!"

Ibiki Morino's face turned green!

The last time I interrogated Uchiha Yu, I caused him to suffer a workplace injury.

When he heard that Uchiha Yu was going to be interrogated again, he actually didn't want to come.

However, Danzo's attitude was unyielding, leaving him with no choice.

Ibiki Morino was worried about how to interrogate him later.

When it comes to who is more ruthless and can withstand more torture, Ibiki Morino doesn't believe that Konoha can find someone with a thicker skin than Uchiha Yu.

Upon hearing Uchiha Yu's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly replied, "The innocent are innocent. Uchiha Yu, there is no need for such extreme behavior."

Uchiha Yu never backed down, saying, "Teacher Kakashi, they've interrogated your savior time and time again. You're the one who should be defecting!"

"You bastard!"

Danzo stood up. "I think there's no need to waste words with him! Take him away for questioning!"

Ibiki Morino stepped forward, Uchiha Yu suddenly awakened his Sharingan!

Three Tomoe!

Danzo stared intently at the three Sharingan with golden hooks, his eyes wider than ever before!

Danzo's words carried a hint of anger. "Uchiha Yu, do you dare to rebel?!"

"Enough!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped forward and said, "Since there is no sufficient evidence, let's put this matter aside for now."

"Sarutobi!" Danzo roared, "What do you need solid evidence for a brat like him! Just extract his memories!"

Uchiha Yu suddenly retorted, "Why don't you slap the dark thoughts in your head? I don't even want to talk about you, you disgust me!"

"You!"

Danzo that he wanted to take action himself on the spot, but instantly! A powerful pressure enveloped everyone!

"This! This is!"

It lasted for three seconds.

Seeing that Danzo's reaction was not particularly strong, Hiruzen Sarutobi was also unharmed, with only a few Anbu and Ibiki Morino showing expressions of fear, Uchiha Yu put away his Conqueror's Haki.

For a moment, everyone thought they were hallucinating, but they quickly realized what was happening.

There must have been some kind of magic at work just now, but I don't know exactly what it was.

Danzo suddenly frowned. "You used illusion magic on us?"

Uchiha Yu immediately used his Hypnotic Eye on Danzo!

Before Danzo could even get angry, Uchiha Yu spread his hands and said, "This is the kind of genjutsu Genin use!"

"You!" Danzo urged Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Did you see that? He's already making a move against the village's advisors. Given time, this kid will surely become a major scourge to Konoha!"

Uchiha Yu retorted directly, "Stop spouting such baseless nonsense! I love Konoha deeply, how could I possibly betray the village? I even risked my life to save Kakashi twice. Danzo Kakashi, may I ask how many sacrifices you have made for Konoha? It's rumored that during the Second Hokage Hokage's time, when Lord Tobirama Senju was covering the rear, you didn't utter a single word!"

Such humiliation Danzo to stab him with his cane!

Uchiha Yu slightly turned his body, deflecting the seemingly effortless attack!

Seeing this, Danzo prepared to unleash a ninjutsu!

Hiruzen Sarutobi hurriedly spoke up, "Enough! Shimura! Let's leave it at that!"

"Snort!"

Danzo turned and left, leaving everyone in the ward behind.

At this moment, Neji Hyuga Yakumo Kurama, who were sitting in the corner like nobodys, were completely dumbfounded!

How can there be such a brave person?

How dare they treat that Konoha advisor with such a fierce look?

and

How could he already be able to directly confront Danzo's Taijutsu?!

That's Kage Level powerhouse!

Extraordinarily gifted!

Kakashi, lying in bed, possessed information unknown to everyone else.

He escaped from Scorpion's clutches not because of luck!

He relied on his student, Yu.

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke again, "In that case, Kakashi, you should focus on recovering. The medical team will do their best to develop an antidote for the poison you have been given."

"The Third Hokage Kazekage," Uchiha Yu interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Sasori of the Red Sands killed the Third Kazekage, the strongest Kazekage, when he was young."

When he mentioned the Third Hokage, he deliberately raised his voice considerably.

"Even the Third Kazekage, who was so powerful, died from Sasori of the Red Sands's poison! Given the level of poison-making in Sunagakure at that time, only Tsunade of the Senju Clan had the ability to develop an antidote."

"We can't delay any longer! I volunteer to go find Tsunade!"

"Tsunade healed my injuries not long ago, so I know what she looks like and some basic information about her."

"Secondly, this is my chance to clear my name!"

While Hiruzen Sarutobi was still hesitating, Mitokado Homura, who hadn't spoken for a long time, said, "Let him go, but we should send two more Jonin to accompany him. Things are not peaceful outside the village recently, so we don't want the Three-Tomoe Sharingan to be lost."

He wasn't saying he was afraid something would happen to Uchiha Yu; he was clearly afraid he would defect!

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately asked the Anbu, "Who's in the village right now?"

The Anbu wearing the red cat mask immediately replied, "Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi!"

"Alright, let them go!" Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, then glanced back at Kakashi. "Take good care of your injuries."

Kakashi nodded. "Yes."

Once the matter was settled, everyone either left or went their separate ways.

In the end, only Uchiha Yu, who was only concerned with himself and had no family to worry about, was left, staring at Kakashi.

"What would you like to eat? I'll get you some food."

Kakashi shook his head. "I have no appetite. I'm sorry to trouble you, Yu. There are many things about the village that I don't like. It's unavoidable."

"There aren't that many things that are inevitable. Actually, things would be fine as long as Danzo dies."

"Shh!" Kakashi immediately made a gesture, signaling Uchiha Yu not to continue.

Uchiha Yu, however, looked out the window and thought, "Danzo and the Root ninjas all deserve to die!"

Kakashi glanced out the window and, sure enough, heard a slight rustling sound from the large tree across the street.

If you don't look closely, you might mistake it for a gentle breeze sweeping through the leaves.

But in reality, it's a stealthy ninjutsu that's very difficult to detect with the naked eye.

Kakashi was somewhat helpless.

"Even if you can fight Kage Level expert right now, but..."

Uchiha Yu smiled and waved his hand, "Teacher Kakashi is overthinking it. I'm just good with words." He then raised his voice, as if deliberately speaking for those outside to hear, "If I were to actually fight Danzo, I'm not sure I could kill him!"

The Root are in a dark and damp environment year-round.

Of course, this refers to the organization led by Danzo.

"That's what he said?"

"It's absolutely true, Danzo!"

"Snort!"

Danzo narrowed his eyes slightly. "Might Guy and Kurenai Yuhi are also going out of the village this time. With those two around, it won't be easy to make a move, but as long as there's an opportunity, understand?"

The ninja opposite, wearing a mask that only revealed two small, beady eyes, nodded. "Understood!"

On the boundless sea, Pirate World Fang Yu lay on the deck, studying the compass, map, and a bunch of props that only navigators could understand.

Lightning walked over with a glass of red wine. Seeing this, he laughed and said, "Why are you looking at maps? Can you even read them?"

Fang Yu shook his head. "Mind-bending! It feels like a giant hornet has crawled into my brain, buzzing around and around. I can't concentrate! I don't understand at all!"

"That's right." Lightning swirled his wine glass. "Everyone's talent and energy are limited. Your talent lies in combat, but navigation is not something everyone can master. You might as well find a professional navigator to guide you."

Fang Yu slapped his thigh. "Hey? That's a good idea!"

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Who should we look for?

On that boundless blue sea, there lies a place that tantalizes the hearts of adventurers— the Sabaody Archipelago.

From a distance, it looks like a string of beautiful, colorful beads scattered on blue brocade, sparkling and particularly eye-catching.

Get closer, and you can see that the archipelago is made up of many islands connected by a peculiar tree-like resin, forming various kinds of passageways.

It's somewhat like Venice.

On the ladyboy ship, the group of ladyboys who couldn't contain themselves chattered excitedly, quickly changed into casual clothes, and eagerly filed off the ship.

They hadn't set foot on the island for years, and this time, they were going to use the money on the warship to indulge in a serious act of revenge spending.

Pirate World Fang Yu followed behind Ivankov and Lightning, walking along the bustling streets of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Looking left and right, they found it only slightly better than the Straw Hat Pirates had come here for the first time, and everything seemed new and exciting.

"Yu, keep up!" Lightning urged. "We're close to Marine Headquarters, so we absolutely mustn't be spotted!"

"Hmm." Fang Yu knew Kizaru's speed better than anyone; if he showed up here...

If Kizaru's sense of justice hadn't been so lax, he would have been Light Speed Kick.

After walking through main streets and alleys, the three arrived at the entrance of a bar in a secluded location.

Fang Yu muttered to himself, "Shakky's Rip-off Bar?"

Ivankov nodded. "This is a shop owned by an old acquaintance of mine. I came in to inquire about the boatmen!"

Fang Yu followed him into the store.

Sure enough, I spotted Shakky, the former queen of Amazon Lily and the former captain of the Kuja Pirates, sitting in the deserted bar Shakky.

"Ivankov?"

Shakky was very surprised when she saw the Okama King.

She quickly closed the shop's doors and windows, carefully examined Ivankov, and only after a long while did she look at Lightning and Fang Yu.

"Who are they?"

"Like me, they are prisoners who Impel Down."

A flash of reminiscence crossed Shakky's eyes. "I never thought I'd see you again after all these years. When I saw your wanted poster in the newspaper, I thought I was seeing things. How did you end up in the Sabaody Archipelago?"

"They were being chased by the navy." Ivankov plopped down and downed a bottle of wine. "I want to help him find a shipbuilder to build a ship."

Fang Yu waved his hand. "There's no need to do anything. You can just buy it or steal it."

Shakky nodded. "It really has the style of Impel Down. It's okay, I used to be a pirate too. You just need to wait on islands three through eight, and you'll get a pirate ship. The probability of encountering pirates on the open sea is very low, but in the Sabaody Archipelago, which is a landmark, you can just rob them."

Ivankov breathed a sigh of relief, "Also, I'd like to ask you for some supplies. We're being wanted by the police, which is very troublesome."

"Yes, no problem."

As the two were talking, an elderly man with white Whitebeard, wearing glasses and carrying a bowl of food, walked out from the kitchen.

"Are you all hungry? Have something to eat."

The person who came was none other than Luffy's mentor, who taught him Haki!

Dark King — Rayleigh!