Chapter 47: The Battle at the Top of the World

After making his decision, Yami, as soon as he returned, began assembling his forces.

‘Shisui plus Itachi, and we'll bring Fugaku-san with us this time. Each of them will bring three team members, nine in total. Rob Lucci and Kaku will accompany us as well, making twelve in total.’

‘The main purpose is to prevent Blackbeard's crew from escaping. We'll capture these individuals and block their escape routes.’

Yami calculated their fighting strength carefully.

With this level of combat power, if Yami chose to fight Doflamingo now, he could achieve victory with relative ease.

Since the Uchiha held Shichibukai status, this War at Marineford would attract attention from all the world's most powerful figures.

No one would pay attention to activities near their uninhabited island in the Calm Belt.

The Navy was mobilizing with full strength, while the World Government monitored the other Four Emperors to prevent more dangerous developments.

The Uchiha's high-end combat power would be absent for more than five days.

During this period, Yami also had to ensure his clan's safety.

He had explained to them about this guy’s power.

And by now, they didn’t argue with him because he proved enough his capabilities for them to follow without judging him.

It did seem like he had some future events predicting ability, but they didn’t care to ask.

After clarifying his thoughts, Yami approached Fugaku directly.

"Fugaku-san, it’s an important situation this time. I need your assistance. You'll be responsible for intercepting certain enemies and preventing their escape."

"Understood. The elders can help manage things. There won't be any problems with the clan."

Fugaku replied with complete decisiveness.

He now trusted Yami's judgment unconditionally.

Since Yami had approached him directly, this must be an incident where his participation was absolutely necessary.

After Yami became clan leader, no authority was taken from Fugaku.

He remained almost equivalent to an honorary clan leader.

However, regarding the Uchiha's external affairs, Yami essentially had the final say, and Fugaku harbored no objections.

Every day, he recalled that if he hadn't listened to Yami's advice and fled with the clan to this world, if they had remained in Konoha, the consequences for the Uchiha would definitely have matched Yami's predictions.

That night, the ANBU had fought desperately to delay them while Sarutobi Hiruzen personally appeared to take action.

All of this proved that Konoha had genuinely prepared to eliminate the Uchiha clan. So, they have always been cautious and ready.

Because of Yami, the Uchiha clan had essentially been reborn.

Why wouldn't he believe in such a savior?

"We'll depart tomorrow.”

Yami nodded.

Although he had known Fugaku would never refuse, he felt somewhat moved by such decisive agreement.

Then he made additional arrangements.

Beyond the three-tomoe Sharingan users remaining in the clan, there was also Vinsmoke Judge's combat capabilities.

While this force might struggle against the top three Shichibukai, it would prove sufficient for defending their territory.

"Very well."

Fugaku nodded and departed to make arrangements.

Then Yami retrieved his Den-Den Mushi, contacted Shisui, and instructed him to bring Rob Lucci and Kaku, along with the selected clan members, to wait for him nearby.

Shisui asked no questions and immediately began carrying out Yami's orders.

After this period of contact, Rob Lucci and the others had grown increasingly curious about these people's origins, feeling they resembled members of an espionage organization more than pirates.

They proved ruthless and left no survivors.

Their methods for erasing traces were more professional than CP9's own techniques.

Rob Lucci harbored his own ambitions.

He wanted to advance further and assume command of this fleet.

However, after two tests against Shisui, he had been defeated both times.

This made him understand that his previous loss to this man hadn't been due to injury and carelessness; this man genuinely possessed the strength to defeat him.

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"Nii-san, are you going out again?"

Sasuke clung to Itachi's leg with obvious reluctance.

After returning from Vinsmoke Judge's territory, Itachi had accompanied only one ship expedition before returning to oversee Judge's research.

Simultaneously, he had to master the Mangekyō's power under Fugaku's guidance.

Now, Itachi could freely utilize the Mangekyō's abilities and had developed both eyes' techniques.

However, due to his physical conditioning, his chakra reserves couldn't match Shisui's and Fugaku's levels.

He couldn't sustain prolonged combat, but the strength he could unleash in short bursts proved equal to Shisui's and Fugaku's capabilities.

"Yes, there's something important, and I need to help."

Itachi touched Sasuke's head with a gentle smile.

Living on this island recently, he had felt completely relaxed, free from the pain of being caught between clan and village during their time in Konoha.

Therefore, he had to protect all of this.

Although he didn't know the specifics of this mission, it would definitely benefit the Uchiha.

"Nii-san, do your best."

"When I grow up, I'll go on missions with you."

Sasuke also felt the reduced pressure.

He had lost many childhood friends, but his home felt much warmer.

"Let's work hard together."

Itachi patted Sasuke's head and smiled.

Under Yami's orders, the group quickly completed their preparations.

Various ninja tools were fully stocked, along with new Raid suits recently sent by Germa 66.

When they had departed, Vinsmoke Judge had already arranged for continued production.

Since someone was handling deliveries, Yami hadn't remained to wait.

After completing the preparations, Yami used his Susanoo to transport Fugaku and his son, along with Izumi, toward where Shisui and the others were waiting.

Shisui was already waiting with his team.

Upon arrival, they boarded the ship directly.

"The place is the Navy Headquarters. The Navy will respond when we arrive there."

Yami addressed the clan member responsible for navigation.

Then he distributed the suits to Shisui and the others.

Shisui hadn't used the first ten sets they had received, having given them to clan members hunting pirates alongside him.

Several had been selected, but since Yami had mentioned new ones would arrive, he had distributed the previous combat suits to clan members who weren't present.

Yami himself wouldn't need one.

Then Yami began explaining the actual mission they would perform.

Without advance clarification, he feared they might waste energy launching indiscriminate attacks against the Whitebeard Pirates.

"So this guy betrayed the World Government, and we're tasked with destroying his pirate crew when they show up, correct?"

Shisui summarized.

Yami nodded.

“Indeed.”

The others voiced no objections, all contemplating how to execute the mission.

Rob Lucci felt this represented an excellent opportunity.

Although he had left the World Government, he was still working for them in a way.

Following this man might truly allow him to advance further.

"Witness the battle at the top of this world. See clearly where we stand, and then let's all work hard together to get stronger."

Yami's words made everyone present feel their blood boiling with excitement.

The world's strongest man attacking the world's greatest power.

This would definitely be a battle no one would ever forget.