chsdbacks Chapter 278 Secret Alliance, "Spotted" - Barrett.
Chapter 278 Secret Alliance, "Spotted" - Barrett.
New world.
An island nearly abandoned due to war in its early years, with a dilapidated stone temple sitting in the center of the scorched earth.
This is the residence of Douglas Barrett, one of the Four Emperors and the heir to the devil.
Inside the stone hall, the air was thick with the smell of sulfur and blood, and the scorching heat blew through the air.
Barrett actually built his residence directly on top of a volcano!
He sat on the edge of the crater, his bare upper body covered with old and new scars, which, under the dark red light, looked as if lava was flowing over them.
Its deep green pupils gazed at the golden branches in the flames, a dark glint in its eyes.
This is the golden branch he fought so hard to seize before he left, a testament to Allen's successful raid.
After being baked by temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius for a month, this golden tree branch shows no signs of fading, let alone carbonizing.
His ability is to fuse inorganic matter. To turn wood into inorganic matter, his core idea is to completely destroy the organic macromolecular structure in the wood and transform it into small inorganic molecules.
Barrett, who has already awakened his Devil Fruit powers, doesn't need complicated scientific procedures. As long as he can dehydrate this branch and leaf, he can remove the other organic molecules.
It should have been a very simple matter, but...
"What on earth is this thing?"
Barrett rested his chin on his hand, his brow furrowed. "Is the flame temperature not high enough? Or perhaps..."
As everyone knows, when it comes to the destructive power of high temperatures on the high seas, Akainu is the strongest.
Should we provoke Akainu and use his power to dehydrate him?
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He was still thinking when suddenly—
Barrett whirled around, his muscles instantly tensing as he looked into the shadows.
A vortex-like ripple appeared in the space, and a masked man in black robes quietly emerged from it.
"Who are you!?"
Barrett's eyes flashed with a fierce light, his terrifying aura suppressing a power that was about to be unleashed.
"Douglas Barrett, a top-tier warrior on the high seas."
The voice came through the mask, and if Kisame were here, he would recognize the man named "Madara".
Of course, he only traveled the world under the name Madara; his real name was Uchiha Obito.
"Former member of the Roger Pirates, heir to a demon, and also..."
"He was also a loser who lost to Uchiha Allen."
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Barrett showed no anger, instead offering a cold laugh: "Countless people have lost to Uchiha Allen on this vast ocean, with only a handful surviving. You think that will enrage me?"
"That strange tone of voice and way of making your entrance... Are you someone from the so-called ninja world?"
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Information travels extremely fast on the high seas. Such unprecedented big news was so big that not only Morgans, but even the editors of the World Politics newspaper had to report it extensively for the sake of their performance.
For the past week, the sea has been filled with reports about the ninja world, with the price of an ordinary ninja in the slave market soaring to astronomical levels.
In response, the New World Army launched its first major military operation, beginning to crack down on slave caravans across the ocean.
Some slave-hunting groups under the World Government also suffered devastating blows. Interestingly, the Marine Headquarters, which was supposed to be responsible for escorting them, watched the New World Army's operation from the sidelines without making any statement.
Akainu was prepared to be questioned by the Five Elders.
result……
The Five Elders unanimously decided that, from this moment forward, the World Government would also join the fight against human trafficking and eradicate all human trafficking activities.
At the same time, a thorough investigation was launched into corruption and the oppression of civilians by the Navy and other agencies under the World Government.
The celestial gold of the member states of the World Government has been reduced to one-third of its original amount.
I've said it before, the world government leaders aren't fools.
When one entity holds absolute power, they can do whatever they want. But now that a large, secondary force is eyeing them covetously, they naturally need to restrain themselves.
At least until the rebellious army led by Uchiha Allen is wiped out, the World Government will be extremely lenient towards the Navy and its member states.
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The common people praised the World Government and began to condemn Uchiha Allen's treasonous act, hoping that he would repent as soon as possible, disband the New World Covenant Army, and go to the Holy Land to apologize.
They don't realize that without the New World Army, they will return to their old ways.
History has repeatedly shown that groups do not thank the first person who dares to fight back.
Good thing...
The thoughts of ordinary people in this world are not that important; what truly determines everything are those who possess great power.
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Obito fully emerged from the vortex, aided by Zetsu, and his speed in gathering intelligence rivaled that of a massive organization like the World Government.
The Eye of the Moon project has encountered an unexpected and major setback...
Fortunately, there shouldn't be any overpowered beings in this world. As long as we complete the collection of the tailed beasts and become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, this world can also benefit from the Eye of the Moon Project.
I'm sharing this good fortune with you all; you've really hit the jackpot!
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The problem is... Payne has started to be wary of me, all because of that white-bearded old man!
If Payne completely loses control, it will be necessary to use the final means.
Even Kisame, who is loyal to him, cannot be found, and Obito urgently needs to replenish his manpower.
There weren't many good ones left in the ninja world, so he thought of coming here to look for them.
Having learned about Barrett's life and the power he possessed, Obito felt that he was someone who could be recruited.
Because they have a common enemy.
Uchiha Allen!
The appearance of this person is the biggest variable!
Obito and Zetsu's main investigation target was this man.
The only surviving Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan user in existence, the strongest being recognized in this vast world, who once displayed overwhelming power against the Nine-Tails in Konoha.
And that golden tree that looks just like the sacred tree...
Obito won't be at ease until he gets rid of this person!
"I am indeed a ninja from the ninja world. You can call me Madara."
"Perhaps you don't know the meaning behind this name. Simply put... I am the ancestor of Uchiha Allen."
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Barrett's pupils contracted sharply, then he scoffed, "You think I'm so easily fooled?"
"Given your secretive and furtive behavior, you're only coming to me to ask for my help in dealing with someone. If you were truly their ancestor, would you need to come to me?"
"Or rather..."
He grinned, revealing his white teeth, which gleamed sharply: "The person you want me to deal with is Uchiha Allen!"
"I only have ten seconds of patience left. If you don't say something useful, I'll tear you to pieces!"
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"You do indeed possess great wisdom, so let me get straight to the point."
Obito originally wanted to talk to Barrett about his childhood of betrayal, to recount the ugliness of the world, and to express his hopes for a better future...
Enough, you fool.
"Barrett, you possess extraordinary talent. With my help, you are the only one who has a chance to defeat Uchiha Allen!"
Obito's first choice was actually Kaido, but he went to Wano Country and couldn't find him.
"He is a traitor to our clan, I need—"
"Stop talking nonsense, I don't care about that kind of stuff!"
Barrett interrupted sharply, "He's the man who defeated me. If anyone in your clan is a traitor, it's you, you weakling!"
"Five seconds left!"
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"I can help you refine that, and I will teach you a secret technique far more profound than what Allen Uchiha learned!"
"Compared to him, this is what you lack, isn't it?"
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Barrett narrowed his eyes slightly, his menacing grin softening somewhat: "You should have said so earlier... If it's a deal, I'll accept!"