Naruto: Copy System - [573] : Sengoku’s Worries

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It didn’t take long for the news to spread across the entire sea. The death of Big Mom shocked every powerhouse on the ocean.

As for the people living under Big Mom’s rule, after the initial shock wore off, they were absolutely ecstatic. The cruel tyrant who had terrorized them for years was dead. They could finally be free.

“We haven’t even reached Whole Cake Island yet, and Shin Uzumaki has already killed Big Mom.”

The pirates who had intended to watch the show were dumbfounded when they learned that Big Mom was dead before they had even arrived.

‘Was Shin Uzumaki that fast?’ Then came the terror. One could only guess the true extent of his power.

To defeat Big Mom so quickly meant that her strength was not even in the same league as his.

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“The news of Linlin’s death came so quickly.”

Whitebeard fell into deep thought after receiving the news. It seemed the seas were about to become even more turbulent.

His sons were also silent at this moment. They had to admit that Shin Uzumaki and the Kuja Pirates were powerful.

Previously, the Whitebeard Pirates’ division commanders had acknowledged Shin’s power, but they still believed that in an all-out war, the Whitebeard Pirates would definitely come out on top against the Kuja Pirates.

The Kuja Pirates, besides Shin, were all women, so they were naturally looked down upon. They thought that besides Shin Uzumaki, the rest were just eye candy.

However, this battle changed everything—the Big Mom Pirates got completely wiped out. Word was that even without Shin lifting a finger, the Kuja Pirates could go toe-to-toe with the Big Mom Pirates.

“From now on, stay away from the Kuja Pirates and their territory,” Whitebeard ordered.

He figured that after this incident, nobody would be stupid enough to cross that line. Big Mom got herself killed because she tried to steal Shin’s territory.

Unless you had a death wish, or you were delusional enough to think you could take on someone who destroyed the Big Mom Pirates—you wouldn’t go looking for trouble.

Truth was, the pirate world was full of idiots like that.

Plenty of people with screwed-up judgment. Even the protagonist Luffy was a complete airhead. But now, with this example staring them in the face, even if it didn’t scare them off forever, at least they wouldn’t be stupid enough to try anything anytime soon.

When Kaido got the news, he was relieved he hadn’t tried to help Big Mom.

In fact, even if he’d wanted to, he never would’ve made it in time. By the time he showed up, she’d probably already be dead.

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At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku sighed.

“Sengoku, what are you sighing for? Isn’t this a good thing?” Garp said, eating a donut.

The Five Emperors had become the Four Emperors.

“If Shin Uzumaki had won through a life-or-death battle with Big Mom, I would be happy. But he won too easily.”

Although the threat of Big Mom was gone, he found that the threat of Shin Uzumaki had increased even more.

“According to Kizaru, the vice-captain of the Kuja Pirates, Hancock, is no weaker than him, and there’s also Olvia.”

Sengoku was baffled. Wasn’t Olvia just a simple historian? How had she suddenly become so powerful? Was it really all because of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit??

Sure, Devil Fruits were game-changers, but reaching Admiral-level strength through Devil Fruit power alone was absolutely impossible.

“Actually, I don’t think it’s a big deal. You’re worrying too much. The threat posed by Shin Uzumaki is not as great as the one posed by Big Mom.”

Garp said to Sengoku.

“GARP, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? HE DESTROYED ENIES LOBBY, KILLED A CELESTIAL DRAGON, AND YOU’RE TELLING ME HE’S LESS OF A THREAT THAN BIG MOM?”

Sengoku slammed his fist on the table and shot to his feet. And he seriously injured Kong, who’s still laid up in the hospital.

Garp didn’t argue further. When he really thought about it, the stuff Shin Uzumaki had pulled wasn’t exactly minor.

But compared to Big Mom, Garp still figured Shin wasn’t that bad. At least people under his rule could eat properly, while in Big Mom’s territories, it was hard just to survive.

“Sengoku, I heard a great pirate has appeared in the East Blue. I’m going there.”

Garp had no desire to continue this debate. Sengoku could worry himself sick for all he cared. He was leaving.

Watching Garp walk away, Sengoku’s expression grew dark. A great pirate in the East Blue? Could someone that dangerous even emerge from a backwater like that? Sengoku also knew Garp was going to visit his grandson. He decided to turn a blind eye.

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A few days later, the seas were in an uproar.

After the shock of Big Mom’s death wore off, some major pirates got greedy for the wealth she’d left behind. Whole Cake Island had been obliterated by Shin—even if there were treasures buried there, nobody could get to them.

Big Mom had controlled more than just her main island. Her other territories were still up for grabs, and that represented serious money. Maybe one of them could claim her empire and become the new Emperor of the Sea.

“Hancock, announce a message. From now on, the former territories of the Big Mom Pirates belong to me—”

Shin said to Hancock. This was territory he’d fought for—he wasn’t about to let it fall into someone else’s hands. So, Big Mom’s former territory belonged to him.

“Whew, I thought you didn’t want it, Shin.” Hancock exhaled.

Hancock had been planning to bring this up with Shin. The Big Mom Pirates’ territory couldn’t just be handed over to some random pirates.

“Of course I want it. I’m not that generous,” Shin shook his head and said.

He wasn’t a generous guy—of course he wanted it. Sure, he might not be able to micromanage everything, but he didn’t need to.

Those countries could govern themselves.

They’d just pay him tribute, and he’d stay out of their business otherwise. He figured those kingdoms would prefer his rule anyway. After all, the other pirate crews were complete scumbags. Falling into their hands wouldn’t be any better than being under Big Mom’s thumb.

But Shin was different. He considered himself relatively merciful, at least he wouldn’t kill indiscriminately.

After Hancock made the announcement, the news quickly spread throughout the sea.

Some were happy, some were worried. This news crushed the spirits of pirates hoping to grab Big Mom’s territory. But the kings of those kingdoms were relieved. For them, this might actually be a better deal.

“Are there any rebels?” Shin asked Hancock.

Hancock nodded. There were indeed some rebels. A few pirate crews had completely ignored Shin’s warning.

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