Chapter 86: Water Jutsu is the True Love

The events that transpired in Dressrosa spread like wildfire across the vast seas in just a single day.

Such incidents were naturally a stain on the reputation of both the Marines and the World Government.

Before they could even attempt to suppress the news, it had already reached every corner of the world.

Pirates who once held some notoriety now merely chuckled upon hearing of Doflamingo's fate.

Doflamingo had indeed managed to seize control of an entire country right under the World Government's nose.

However, he had only sat upon the throne for a mere year before being overthrown by an organization.

It was a disgrace to the pirate community.

And to make matters worse, he was defeated by someone whose name had never even been heard before.

Doflamingo was unceremoniously kicked out of the ranks of pirates.

Remaining among them would only bring further shame.

In the Land of Wano, this news also caught the attention of certain individuals.

Figures like Big Mom, whose bounty was among the highest in the world, exceeding thirty billion berries, wouldn't typically pay much heed to someone like Doflamingo.

Her interest lay elsewhere: the Uchiha clan.

"Mamamama, I heard the Uchiha clan are ninjas with special bloodlines."

"I wonder if they could be considered a special race?"

Charlotte Linlin devoured cake after cake, her massive mouth working tirelessly.

The cakes on the plate jostled each other, eager to be the first to be consumed.

Only by entering Linlin's mouth did they feel their purpose would be fulfilled.

"They should be considered one," Katakuri mused, though he remained somewhat skeptical.

If he remembered correctly, ninjas were said to exist in Wano Country, Kaido's territory.

His mother had once requested one, but there was no such thing as ninjutsu.

It was merely Devil Fruit users being mistaken for ninjas by those who had never seen the world.

As for the group in Dressrosa, Katakuri believed further investigation was necessary.

"They say giants over a thousand meters tall appeared there. Those guys possess incredible power."

"How about we try to recruit them? I doubt the King of Dressrosa would refuse us, Perospero."

Perospero licked his lips, also intrigued by the Uchiha clan in Dressrosa.

The things that couldn't be questioned were the robots and ninjutsu.

Moreover, their mother had always been collecting various races.

If they possessed the ability to transform into giants, it would undoubtedly satisfy Charlotte Linlin's desires.

Even if it were a deception, it would at least appease her for a while.

"Giants?"

Upon hearing this word, Charlotte Linlin's demeanor shifted, a crazed glint appearing in her eyes.

Wano Country already boasted a diverse array of races, even some considered legendary and rare.

The only ones missing were those that had already become extinct.

But there was one exception: the giants.

They were the only race absent from Wano Country.

In the past, Big Mom's craving sickness had led to the destruction of a giant village, causing giants worldwide to harbor deep resentment towards her.

Linlin had long yearned for reconciliation with the giants, but such hatred was unlikely to dissipate easily.

Giants wouldn't readily forgive and forget, not even for someone like Big Mom.

However, the mention of giants now rekindled a flicker of hope within her.

"Mamamama, the ability to transform into giants? What an incredible power!"

"This is fantastic, Katakuri!"

Charlotte Linlin's face contorted into a fearsome grin.

Initially, she hadn't been particularly interested in the Uchiha clan.

While they claimed to be ninjas, she assumed it was mostly a sham.

But now, things were diffeRaijin t.

The Uchiha clan had to be brought to Wano Country.

"Yes, Mother!" 

Katakuri took a step forward, his expression stoic. He had already anticipated Charlotte Linlin's thoughts.

"Invite the King of Dressrosa to my tea party next week," Charlotte Linlin declared with a menacing smile. "I expect to see them then."

If they failed to attend, it could trigger widespread turmoil across the seas. A full-scale attack by the Big Mom Pirates on Dressrosa was not out of the question.

"Yes, Mother," Katakuri responded with a nod.

"Pops! Big news!" Marco exclaimed, handing a newspaper to the massive man seated at the head of the table.

"What news has you so excited?" Whitebeard inquired, taking the newspaper with a giant hand and reading it for a few minutes.

"Gurarararara, it seems the World Government has suffered a major embarrassment this time," Whitebeard boomed with laughter, his voice echoing through the ship. "Someone managed to usurp a country right under their noses!"

The pirates on board joined in the laughter, unfazed by the deafening sound. The World Government and Marines being humiliated was a rare source of amusement for them.

"But this guy is no pushover either, to have defeated Doflamingo," Whitebeard remarked, his eyes lingering on Raijin 's photo. "It seems the seas won't remain calm for much longer. A storm is brewing."

He chuckled, recognizing Raijin as someone who wouldn't stay idle. He was likely as ambitious and audacious as Shiki the Golden Lion.

If that were the case, the seas wouldn't just experience a storm. An unprecedented war might erupt, reminiscent of the battles of the past.

"This kid is nowhere near Pops' level," Marco declared with a grin. "Even dragons and tigers have to bow before him. If anyone wants to stir up trouble on the seas, they'll have to answer to Pops first."

Such was the confidence of the Whitebeard Pirates. No matter what powerful figures emerged, they would only serve as a backdrop in the face of Whitebeard's might.

"Gurarararara, Marco is right," Whitebeard roared with laughter.

"Cheers to Pops!" The Whitebeard Pirates erupted in celebration.

After all, Whitebeard was the strongest man in the world. That fact hadn't changed in all these years. Even challengers had ultimately failed to break his undefeated legend.

The incident in Dressrosa sparked widespread discussion across the globe. Though not officially claimed by any major power in the New World, its future remained uncertain. While technically a World Government affiliate, such nations submitting to pirates was not unheard of.

Meanwhile, in Dressrosa, reconstruction efforts had begun. Pica's death had caused his Devil Fruit ability to be reborn. Among the numerous Devil Fruit users, only Pica's fruit had resurfaced in Dressrosa. Raijin bestowed this power upon Uchiha Tetsu, intending for it to be used to protect Dressrosa in the future. On land, it was essentially an invincible ability that needed to be firmly controlled.

Initially, Raijin considered giving it to Uchiha Hiashi, but his advanced age limited his remaining lifespan. It was better to entrust it to someone younger with greater potential.

"How are the ninjutsu tests progressing?" Raijin inquired, entering the hall and finding several ninjas handling documents. The reconstruction of Dressrosa required their assistance. With Uchiha Tetsu's power, the massive crater left by the war could be repaired. However, rebuilding the structures couldn't rely solely on the Ishi Ishi no Mi. It would require significant financial resources, which Raijin fortunately had brought from the Naruto world.

But Raijin 's primary concern was the impact of ninjutsu on Devil Fruit users.

"The tests are complete!" Nara Shikaku reported, setting aside his work. "We've discovered that Water Style ninjutsu created without a water source has no effect on Devil Fruit users. The water we produce with chakra lacks the power of the sea."

Upon learning of Devil Fruits' weakness, they had immediately thought of Water Style ninjutsu. However, it seemed there were distinctions even within Water Style. Chakra-created water was ineffective.

"What if you utilize the power of the sea?" Raijin questioned.

"It works! It has the same effect as the sea itself, Raijin dering Devil Fruit users powerless," Shikaku replied seriously. "This is extremely advantageous for us."

There were two types of Water Style: one involved creating vast amounts of water through chakra, achievable by powerful individuals. The other utilized existing water sources to amplify the jutsu's power. Unexpectedly, the latter proved more valuable in this situation.

"Excellent! Inform Elder Hiashi to select ten Uchiha skilled in Water Style and assign them to Izumi to form a team," Raijin instructed, pleased. "They'll be effective in capturing and countering Devil Fruit users."

Despite Water Style's limitations, the abundance of seawater in this world made it a potent tool.

"Yes!" Shikaku acknowledged, his heart filled with excitement. Ninjas held a significant advantage here. They were no longer just assassins.

"Lord Raijin , I've concluded negotiations with the Marines. Please review this," Shikaku said, handing Raijin a document from the table. Raijin had entrusted him, the strategist of Konoha, with the task of negotiating with the Marines. Despite being new to the pirate world, Shikaku had gathered enough intelligence to gain a decent understanding.

Raijin quickly scanned the document, surprised by its contents. Dressrosa's tribute was abolished, they were granted the freedom to form their own military and engage in the underworld for profit. The terms were overwhelmingly favorable to Dressrosa.

The Marines and World Government had agreed to all of them without hesitation. Their only demand was that Dressrosa respond to any summons.

A small nation like Dressrosa forming a military posed no threat. Even if they ventured into the underworld, what could they possibly offer? If they wanted to cause trouble, they needed to recognize their own limitations.

The World Government and Marines simply didn't see Dressrosa as a significant player. Their interest lay solely in Uchiha Raijin .

(End of Chapter)