Rise of the Whirling Tides Chapter 37: Prelude to War The Invasion Begins, a Naruto + One Piece Crossover fanfic

Rise of the Whirling Tides

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Summary Chapter 35: Naruto met with his War Council, beginning to plan for the incoming invasion, designation Suzuka to command the Anbu, Yamato to command the Shinobi and Kenshiro the Commander of the First Martial Legion to lead the Martial Forces. After the meeting, Naruto was visited by Nico Robin who had been living on Uzushiogakure for some time since Naruto and Suzuka's wedding. The woman was interested in the vast history of Uzushio but was somewhat disappointed to learn Naruto knew nothing about the Void Century. Robin asked Naruto questions about the SHinobi Era, specifically asking about the Kage's of each village. Robin had been stunned to learn about the power the Kage's were said to possess, frightened by the fact so many Yonko level Shinobi had appeared in such a brief span of time. Naruto would go on to tell her about his time as a Genin.

Issho and Garp convened, discussing the upcoming war and events that had been happening around the marines. More than twelve high ranking marines had gone missing in the past two and a half years.

Whitebeard began to set sail towards Uzu no Kuni with the intention to assist Naruto in the war. Before the Yonko could head off, he and his crew were attacked by three hooded individuals. The three intruders clashed against Whitebeard and three of his commanders Marco, Vista and Jozu. The three had strange abilities and were able to fight evenly against the four, even if Whitebeard was holding back in fear of destroying his ship and hurting his crew. The three were gravely wounded before fleeing, but not after leaving injuries to the Three Whitebeard Commanders and Whitebeard himself.

The three hooded individuals were only part of a bigger organisation with thirteen members, twelve bowing to the last, calling him Father. Father, a figure in a golden robe with yellow eyes, sat upon a large throne seemed to have a history with Naruto and looked forward to seeing how the Sage would try and change the world he created.

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Chapter 36: Prelude to War | The Invasion Begins

A pair of powerful eyes cast their gaze across the island of Uzu no Kuni, as their owner floated above in the sky. The owner, Uzumaki Naruto floated in mid-air, Sage coat fluttering in the wind, as he looked over his village with a complicated gaze. A mix of emotions flashed through Naruto's eyes as he watched over the village. The Kage's robe fluttered as he floated back down towards his village, landing atop the Kage Mountain, standing on the edge. A month had already passed since Big Mom's declaration of War, and in another month's time, her armada would be upon Uzushiogakure. In that time Uzushio was preparing its troops and people for battle. The Village had not rested during its preparations, everyone was doing their duty, and no one was idle. Every citizen who was capable was doing their part.

"Linlin's Fleet has departed from Totto Land." A large figure stepped up behind Naruto, towering over the Uzukage as their shadow loomed over him.

Turning around, Naruto was greeted to the sight of Edward Newgate, also known as Whitebeard. The Shinobi looked up to meet Whitebeard's gaze, giving a friendly smile as he locked eyes with the strange Yonko. The two had formed a strange kind of friendship and had even been secretly creating an alliance between their two groups.

Whitebeard had arrived on Uzushio's shores one week ago, his crew looking worse for wear. The Whitebeard Pirates had been attacked by three hooded individuals each with a different colour cloak and strange abilities. The only one Whitebeard could name was the one in black called Munashi. Of the three Munashi had some unique ability that allowed him to manipulate space, the woman in purple used poisons and could transform a part of her body into a tail meaning she was most likely a Zoan user and the last one was even more strange. The figure in red possessed Haoshoku Haki and fought using strange tree roots that bled and could absorb blood. Most likely each of them was a devil fruit user.

"One month left huh. I wasn't too worried about Big Mom and her crew, but the appearance of these new players is deeply troubling." Naruto folded his arms over his chest trying to think on the matter. Why would they attempt to stop Whitebeard from helping him? Was he a threat to them? The question was which organisation did they belong to? Were they apart of the World Government, a new Pirate crew or some new organisation trying to take route?

"I'll have to double Uzushiogakure's security measures again." Naruto had already increased the strength of the seals that protected Uzushiogakure and added more into the matrix, in preparation for the Invasion. The information revealed by Whitebeard caused some worry for the Sage. The three of them on their own had been able to injure the top three of Whitebeard's commanders and even hurt the Yonko. Whitebeard hadn't fought at full strength, but it was still considered quite a feat to make the man bleed.

"Black coloured blood is a new one though." Naruto couldn't recall from his experiences ever facing someone with black blood.

"My sons and I will remain in the Uzushiogakure until the War is finished. We will aid in the defence of your home, allowing you to focus your attention on the front lines." Whitebeard placed a hand against his chest in a type of symbolism, showing his vow. The large hole in his shoulder had been healed up thanks to Naruto, as had the wounds of his commanders.

The Kage had even been kind enough to assist in the replacement of Whitebeard's bisento and Vista's swords. Naruto hadn't used the strongest metal available on Uzu, but one a few steps beneath it. The metal would be strong enough that if Naruto and Whitebeard were to fight again, it wouldn't break so easily. The blade would eventually shatter but not before taking extensive damage. The act of assisting in the defence of the Village was Whitebeard's way of saying thank you and repaying the Uzukage for everything he had done.

"Thank you." Naruto appreciated the gesture, even if it was unnecessary. Uzushiogakure would be protected by the Bijuu, with the exception of Kurama, Son Goku and Shukaku who would be lurking close to the frontlines.

"Though it appears you'll have company long before that." Whitebeard raised a giant hand and pointed to the south, where the ocean meets the Uzu no Kuni canal. A small ship was sailing up the channel flying the banner of the Big Mom Pirates.

At the sight of the Ship, Naruto sneered, "Daring to come here now with but one ship? Do they have a death wish?" Naruto's eyes narrowed dangerously as he watched the ship float up the canal arriving at the docks. From where he was, the Kage could detect five incredibly hostile signatures, each leaking a powerful, murderous intent, all of it directed towards Uzushio.

"I should go handle the situation." Naruto bowed to Whitebeard and vanished in a flash of white heading towards the Uzushiogakure Docks to settle matters and find out what was going on. From the hostile aura they released, it was clear they were here to cause trouble; Naruto would not let them off easily.

Whitebeard roared with laughter as the Sage disappeared, "Gurarara. Let's see how you anger the being with Godly powers. Marco come!" Whitebeard roared out, and in a flash of blue flames, his First Commander Marco appeared. "Take me to the docks!" The commander obliged his pop's transforming into a phoenix, grabbing Whitebeard and shot off like a comet towards the docks.

Uzushiogakure Docks

Arriving at the dock's, Naruto in his transformed state was greeted to your standard size ship, flying Big Moms flag. The ship was small and built in the resemblance of a three-round tart. Standing at the rails of the strange looking ship were five individuals. Looking up, Naruto could feel the hostility emanating from them. Moments after Naruto's arrival, his Shinobi had gathered. A white flash appeared to his right as a large seal array lit up and out stepped Yamato accompanied by his two team-mates Odin and Shiina. To the Uzukage's left another seal lit up as Suzuka in full Anbu attire appeared, standing behind her was four Anbu operatives.

"Are you the Uzukage!" One of the figures jumped down from the ship; it was a tall young man who had an absurdly long neck with curly, navy blue hair. The young man wore a white tunic, a pink cape, green armbands, and gladiator style sandals. Carried in his hand was a long naginata that was rudely pointed towards the disguised blonde. The long-necked man spoke in a haughty and arrogant tone.

A blur shot forward, as a figure dressed in Anbu gear wearing a skull-like mask appeared in front of the pirate. A large black scythe was swung down towards the young man; black energy surrounded it that reeked of death. The Snake-neck man began to sweat, bringing the naginata up into the path of the blade. The force behind it sent the curly-haired youth sliding back.

"Pointing a weapon at the Uzukage is an offence, punishable by death." The Shinobi spoke in an intimidating and distorted voice that sent shivers down the long-necked youth's spine. The Anbu hefted the scythe resting it on his right shoulder; the blade gleamed in the sun making it appear all the more deadly. The Anbu was five foot eight with long white hair flowing behind them as a deathly aura radiated off his body.

"Shi (Death) return to your position," Naruto piped in speaking calmly, the Sage didn't speak with a reprimanding tone to the Anbu known by the alias Death. Shi nodded and retreated, taking a position behind Suzuka.

"State your name and business!" Barked out Naruto turning back to the offensive youth who had pointed a weapon at him. The other four hadn't reacted and remained on the ship as if they hadn't cared.

The curly haired youth took a breath and spoke in a booming voice, "Charlotte Mascarpone, 34th son of Charlotte Linlin! Big Mom orders Hagoromo to appear and comply with our demands! He is to return to Totto Land with us and marry one of her daughters! If he refuses, we are to make an example of Uzushiogakure, showing him what is to come in one month's time if he continues to avoid us!"

A Phoenix came crashing down between the two parties, blue flames spreading out as Whitebeard appeared, the Phoenix soon started to shrink taking on a humanoid form. Marco, the First Commander of the Whitebeard Pirate's, stood lazily beside his Captain. Newgate's sudden appearance made the youth take a step back and made the siblings who accompanied him sweat. The children of Big Mom had no idea Whitebeard was on Uzu no Kuni; his ship didn't appear to be at the Uzushiogakure Docks. Naruto had Whitebeard dock his ship on the north side of Uzu no Kuni, where it was hidden in a cave.

"And just how do you intend to make an example with me here Gaki!" Whitebeard bellowed out loudly, towering over the youth who began to sweat and shake in fear. A powerful pressure erupted from Whitebeard's body causing the air to quiver as it rushed forward and slammed against the youth knocking him back. The snakeneck showed nothing but fear reflected in his eyes at the sight of the Yonko.

"W...W...Whitebeard!" The youth collapsed falling on his ass, a puddle forming beneath him. The other four children of Charlotte Linlin jumped down from the ship landing beside there brother, three males and one female. Each of them appeared shaky from the pressure Whitebeard had released,

"You come to my home and want to kill the people I care for? Saying it right to my face, how arrogant! If you want to make an example of my people, go ahead, see what happens!" Naruto took a step forward standing next to Whitebeard. The posture and stance both warriors took was one of equals. The Immortal spoke in a threatening manner and exerted a portion of his chakra, creating a pressure on the five.

"Y...You" The one who spoke was the woman, she was tall with a long neck like the first youth, shoulder-length cerulean blue hair, dressed in similar attire but with a dress and brown armbands. The woman was shaking and unable to speak. Naruto could see her legs shaking, knees buckling together beneath the pressure of his chakra,

"I do however like the idea of making an example. What do you think Whitebeard?" Naruto smirked devilishly up to the giant Yonko.

"Give Linlin a taste of her own medicine! Gurarara!" The pirate gave a hearty bellowing roar of laughter that made the oceans around Uzu no Kuni ripple. The idea of giving Linlin a taste of her own medicine seemed to excite the Yonko.

"I'd ask your names, but I don't particularly care," Naruto spoke half-heartedly towards the group of five, looking at them as if they were already dead, in his eyes they wouldn't escape from the island alive, of course, he would need to keep one alive to send a message.

"I...I...If you dare lay a hand on us, Mother won't let you off!" One of the other sons of Charlotte Linlin spoke from the back. The son was a tall man with fair skin and a vertical line over each eye, brown hair arranged in a pompadour hairstyle, thick sideburns and a beard. He wore a black tunic, with green feathers over his chest, a blue cape with a yellow feathered coll and carried a polearm with two half-moon blades.

Naruto looked to the man and gave him a blank look, "I highly doubt that. Your 'mother' does not care for you, or did you forget that? To her, you're just pawns to be used to expand her power." It was sad that they were so loyal to a mother who didn't care for them, but the Sage wouldn't let that get in the way. Perhaps in another life, they would be reborn into a family who would care and love them.

The Nidaime Rikudou Sennin made a note to find their souls in the cycle of rebirth later and see to it they would be blessed with good karma in their next life. The Sennin had performed a similar act with the low-level marines he had killed as collateral damage over the years. It was his way of apologising for taking their lives so early, by ensuring they would have a better one in the next.

"DIE!" One of the sons who hadn't spoken yet jumped up into the air, producing a pair of fireballs atop his long pink collared jacket. The man was very large and wide, same with his head, bottom part of his face covered, with a massive mane of puffy hair that resembles flames on top of his head. The fireballs were thrown downwards from the man's extra-long arms, with sleeves extending past his hands. The fireballs shot towards Naruto, with the intention to burn him alive.

Naruto held out a hand towards the incoming projectiles, chakra surging forth from his fingertips, making space coil around the fireballs. The Uzukage clenched his hand, forming a fist, as he did space collapsed down onto the fireballs crushing them. The fireballs were snuffed out of existence.

"Kill them, but leave one alive!" The command was given the moment the member of the Charlotte family had attacked. Five blurs raced forward to intercept the pirates. Naruto wanted one left alive to send back to Linlin; the Kage planned to have the survivor tell the tale of their sibling's deaths as a way to anger or perhaps even demotivate Linlin's forces. When one was angry, they let it cloud their judgement and made mistakes.

Shi from before shot towards Charlotte Mascarpone, sparks flew as the scythe blade collided with the snakeneck's naginata pushing the pirate back. A black miasma leaked out from the reaper's weapon, causing rust to rapidly form at the point of impact. The miasma circled the metal blade, causing more rust to appear. The rust began to crumble as the blade experienced the changing of time, rapidly breaking apart before it dissolved into nothing. The entire polearm was dissolved not long after turning into particles at the hands of the strange miasma.

A pair of wooden puppets dashed out one in blue armour with a long spear, the other in red armour with a large sabre. The two split off around the naginata wielder heading towards the one who threw the fireballs. The long sleeve individual swung out with his arms, launching another pair of projectiles towards the wooden puppets. The puppet in blue jumped up into the path of the projectiles and thrust out twice with the spear, seals lit up along the spear as two blades of water were shot out. The two types of projectiles collided with one another, a large cloud of steam erupted into existence as the opposing elements clashed.

The red armoured puppet changed course, darting towards the man who had thick sideburns. The puppet jumped up into the air and swung its sabre. The sword was over twice the puppets size as it was swung downwards in a two-handed overhead swing. The pompadour's man strange looking polearm was swung upwards hitting the sabre with a loud clang. The puppet's joints clicked as it pushed down attempting to overpower the man with the pompadour hairstyle. Seals lit up along the sword as fire engulfed it in a glorious orange blaze. The fire forced the pompadour man back, fearing he would be burned. The controller of the two puppets was an Anbu monkey mink with a monkey mask, Saru.

A scorching red orb shaped like a sun shot out towards the only woman of the pirate group. A floating mermaid in dolphin mask hovered above the woman; a dozen sun shaped red spheres floated behind her. The snakeneck woman slashed her naginata into the sphere's path only for the metal to melt before it even came in contact with it. The scorching sun detonated expanding outwards releasing a significant amount of heat that burned the woman's face even at a distance. The woman whimpered from the pain scurrying back; first degree burns covering the right side of her face. The wave of heat rushed into a single point reforming into the scorching sun which flew back over to the mermaid and fused into her body.

"HRA!" The only member who hadn't been attacked shot forward with a thrust of his long katana. The tall white-haired man headed towards the mermaid, the tip of his sword aimed to pierce through her forehead as his pink cape fluttered behind him.

"Nyahahaha!" A mischievous laughing woman in black with blank white mask intercepted the man with a pair of elongated nails, sharpened like swords. The nails struck against the sword as if they were made metal and held it back with ease. A pair of long black cat tails flicked back and forth behind the voluptuous young Anbu operative. A pair of yellow eyes twinkled as the woman pressed the attack, her left hand stabbing forward, nails extending to ten centimetres in length.

Retracting his blade the white-haired man quickly intercepted the long nails with his katana. The tips of the nails cracked the blade on impact revealing their strength. Black flames spewed out from the woman's fingertips, coiling around the blade starting to melt it down. The man dropped the katana letting it hit the floor as it dissolved into sludge. Kuroka laughed as she pressed the attack, lunging forward and swiped at the pirate with her claws. The opposing pirate tried to avoid them, but couldn't avoid each swipe as the claws cut into his flesh, dripping blood onto the ground.

The wide man with the long sleeved crashed into the ground next to the dark purple cloak wearing man, having been shot into the ground by a large blast of water. The pirate's clothing was soaked, as blood dripped onto the ground, the source, a large hole in his left shoulder. The blue armoured puppets spear was dripping with blood as it landed on the ground next to the woman.

Saru landed behind the puppet, unrolling a large scroll from his back. In a puff of smoke, another wooden puppet appeared dressed in black armour, wielding a large kanabo. Of the puppets, the black one was the largest standing three metres tall. The massive puppet swung the giant spiked club down on the cloak wearing man who in turn raised his arms, transforming them with busoshoku haki to block the large mace. A powerful chakra exploded out from the kanabo as it struck down with such force the ground cracked.

The blue puppet charged, relatively short compared to the black puppet as it as half the size of the black puppet. With a thrust the puppet shot forward with its long spear, driving the tip into the caped man's chest. The tip hit darkened flesh and launched the man backwards, surviving by protecting himself with busoshoku haki.

A mass of black flames swept forward, splitting around the two puppets and surged towards the white-haired man. A sea of fire washed over him, engulfing him from head to toe, attempting to burn the man alive. The pirate stood amongst the flames, sweating profusely, his entire body coated in busoshoku haki forming a protective shield. Kuroka laughed maniacally as she continued the assault, black flames pouring out from the palm of her hands. A black inferno erupted from the palms and surrounded Kuroka, twisting around her like a tornado as it took shape. A manifestation of a giant cat with twin tails made of black flames appeared around Kuroka's body, the girl disappearing from sight.

A pair of hazel-nut eyes opened up as the demonic cat gave a loud roar as a seductive voice spoke from its maw, "Saru, assist the others!" The cat then pounced, leaping over the puppets, bringing a claw down towards the mass of flames that covered the white-haired man. The paw struck down with enough force a crater was formed.

Saru pulled back on his fingers, drawing the two puppets back. As he did two balls of fire shot towards Saru as the long-sleeved man stood up glaring daggers at the monkey masked operative. The Anbu flicked his wrist, fingers moved as the blue and black puppet shot out swinging their weapons into the path of the projectiles, making them explode on contact. The two puppets slid back across the ground unharmed. The red puppet swung his sword, throwing the pompadour man into the wide individual knocking them both backwards. The three puppets took up a straight line formation black, red and blue.

Shi went on the attack, swinging the deadly looking scythe without mercy. Charlotte Mascarpone scurried back to avoid being bisected. Sneering behind his mask, Shi pressed the attack even as the snakeneck continued to retreat, tears streaming down his face as he begged for his life. Twirling his scythe the Anbu with the mask of death shot out, travelling the distance, a black miasma leaking off his body, hands transformed into that of bone.

"Ripa no Mai (Dance of the Reaper)!" With a slash of his large scythe, a black miasma leaked out, no more like pour. A river of miasma poured out expanding out like a cloak, coming down onto the man. The snakeneck cried out, pleading for his life, but those pleas were drowned out when the miasma fell upon him. Everything the miasma touched began to age rapidly, withering up and turned to dust. With a flick of his scythe, the miasma returned to Shi and fused into his body. Lying before Shi was a skeleton, bones brittle and cracked. A gust of wind blew by, and the bones broke apart turning to dust that scattered to the winds.

Shi moved to head over to Iruka (Dolphin) who was laughing sadistically as she bombarded the other snakeneck with scorching spheres, missing on purpose as if to tease her. Shi appeared behind the snakeneck woman, a scythe slicing through the air releasing a miasma that extinguished the red flames. A free hand came down striking the woman in the back of the neck, with enough force to knock her out. The woman fell forward, eyes rolling into the back of her head, hitting the ground with a thud.

Shi stared at Iruka from behind his mask and spoke in a monotone voice, "Did you have fun toying with her?" Shi, whose real name was Taro asked his comrade. The Anbu knew enough about the mermaid, especially her sadistic tendencies.

Iruka, whose real name was Yasmin, gave a snort of amusement from behind her mask, "We were told to leave one alive." The Mermaid's eyes twinkled as she smirked behind her mask; there was a hint of amusement in the mermaid's voice with a sadistic undertone. Shi rolled his eyes and pointed towards the Snakeneck woman, getting a pout from the mermaid, "Party pooper." The mermaid floated over and picked the pirate up, taking her over to Naruto, dropping the woman at his feet.

A loud yowl erupted, before a figure cloaked in black flames hit the ground in front of the group, it was the blonde man, though he had no hair left, completely bald. The man's body was charred black as he struggled to stand, charred flesh falling from his body revealing the bone beneath. A large flaming black cat landed behind him, a giant paw crashing down onto the man battered body, pressing him into the ground. Black flames erupted from the paw coiling around the man before he was tossed up into the air. Another paw struck down, throwing the man back into the ground with a loud thud, breaking the earth on impact.

"Yurei (Ghost) stop playing with your food," Suzuka called out towards Kuroka as the giant flaming cat tossed the man around. The black cat seemed to pout before two paws struck the man from each side and suspended him in mid-air. Black flames poured out from those giant paws and encased the blonde from head to toe. Agonising screams could be heard from the mass of black flames as not long after ash fell to the ground. The blonde man had been incinerated.

Black flames coiled inwards, starting to shrink as the giant black cat transformed into the voluptuous Anbu operative. With a skip the Kunoichi walked up to Suzuka, taking a stance beside her. The way her hazel-nut eyes twinkled with mischievous allowed for them all to know, Kuroka was no doubt up plotting something behind that mask. The devil fruit user was notorious for her pranks.

The only one left was Saru or Mickaël was he was called without the mask. The Monkey Mink and his three puppets faced off against the last two members of the Charlotte Family. The three puppets worked in tandem, moving around each other and counter-attacking. Every time a fireball was launched the blue puppet would jump into the way and thrust its spear launching projectiles of water. The black doll would swing its kanabo into the way of the polearm of the pompadour man, blocking it, allowing the red puppet the chance to strike. Saru was toying with them, using the opportunity to earn experience and temper himself.

Using a free hand, Saru unrolled a scroll, and in a puff of smoke, two new puppets appeared. One doll wore silver armour wielding a long bow but without a quiver and the other wore green armour wielding a broad axe. The silver puppet was one metre and a half tall while the green one was the same height as the red puppet, two metres. Chakra strings attached to the dolls, two strings per puppet. Controlling five puppets at once was Saru's limits.

The two new puppets joined the fray charging towards the two Charlotte members. The silver puppet drew back its bow, an arrow of chakra materialised before it was fired. The arrow raced through the air and struck the chest of the pompadour man, piercing through. Blood spewed outwards as the green armoured puppet crossed the distance, joined by the black armoured puppet. The two swung their weapons and blood rained as the man's head was crushed from the kanabo, while his torso split in half at the waist from the axe.

Drawing back a second arrow, the silver puppet fired the new arrow at the wide man. The arrow cut through the air towards the man who threw out a pair of fireballs. The blue armoured puppet shot out thrusting its spear, launching two water blades. Water and fire hit as a large blanket of steam was made. The arrow shot out from the steam and pierced through the middle of the wide man's chest. The red armoured puppet came flying out of the steam, sabre engulfed in bright red flames. Swinging the sabre in a two-handed downwards swing, the puppet split the man down the middle from his head. The flames automatically cauterized flesh, leaving no mess.

The five puppets retreated landing in front of Saru in a straight line formation of black, green, white, blue and red. Pulling out the scroll that contained them, Saru began the process of resealing the five puppets up. Once sealed the Anbu retreated over to the others, taking a stance beside them.

Naruto looked down at the snakeneck woman, extending a hand towards her. Water spewed out of his palm splashing against her face waking the woman up. Finding the Uzukage and Whitebeard before her, the woman screamed, freaking out and began to cry.

"P...P...Please don't k...k...kill me!" The woman begged and pleaded as she sat on her knees, snot and tears streaming down her face like a waterfall.

Naruto took a step back at the sight, "I'm not going to kill you. You're going to send a message back to your mother." Naruto stated quickly in an attempt to get the woman to stop her snivelling, the snot disgusted him.

"Whatever you want. I'll do it!" The woman quickly said, trying to wipe the snot and tears away.

"The four brothers who came with you are dead. If Big Mom wishes to continue the war, this will be the result. Uzushio won't hesitate to rip the Charlotte family apart, killing all of Linlin's children. Uzushio won't be pushed around, if you want a bloodbath you'll have one, but it won't be us who bleeds!" Naruto declared unleashing his powerful chakra, allowing its might to erupt in full.

Blue chakra dispersed as a brilliant gold came to life, rising into the air in the shape of a monstrous godly tree. The ground shook as the chakra was released, causing web-like cracks to spread out from around Naruto. Large indents appeared in the earth around the Uzukage as the air rippled and cracked. With a wave of a hand, the chakra was sealed back up. The sudden demonstration had frightened the woman, face deathly pale, and her body was coated in a cold sweat.

Naruto raised his right hand, pointing a finger towards the tart shaped ship. Small bubbles of red and blue chakra appeared around the finger gathering together into a tiny purple sphere. The sphere compressed, the air quivered and the ground shattered beneath the Kage. A beam of powerful chakra shot out, tearing through the air and crashed into the ship. A large explosion detonated as a dome of chakra encased the ship obliterating it to smithereens, wiping it off the face of the planet. Waves were created from the shockwaves as water crashed around the docks from the impact.

A puff of smoke appeared next to Naruto as an identical clone approached the snakeneck woman who had fainted from the display. The clone placed a hand on her shoulders and disappeared in a flash of white. The clone would drop the woman off at one of the islands located around Totto Land. Clones popped into existence around the other deceased members and took what was left of their corpses, dropping them off with the woman. Only two corpses could be taken back as nothing remained of the other two.

"Dismissed, return to your duties." Naruto issued the command to his Shinobi who had arrived from the spectacle. With a bow every shinobi present dispersed vanishing from sight, leaving only Whitebeard and Marco with the Uzukage. The Shinobi wasn't worried about their Kage; he could easily handle the two if Whitebeard decided to turn against Uzu.

"Almost seems like Big Mom won't be a challenge for your people. Gurara." A soft rumbling laugh escaped Whitebeard's lips as a large hand came down and slapped Naruto on the back in a friendly manner.

"Maybe, but those five were rather weak. I doubt they are even the strongest amongst Charlotte Linlin's family. She underestimated us and sent them thinking they would be enough. The woman didn't even send anyone else with them thinking five was enough. After this, we will see if she continues to underestimate us. Secretly I hope she does, as it will be all the more satisfying when I crush her." Naruto was secretly looking forward to Big Mom's arrival; it would be a good chance to show the world the true strength of Uzushiogakure, especially after the past two and a half years. Uzushiogakure had developed, and Naruto was eager to see how it stood against one of the top powers that balanced the world.

"Linlin is an arrogant one and will most likely ignore what has happened today, fully believing you do not possess the strength to contend against her." Whitebeard gave a snort of amusement as he thought about the giant. Linlin was too arrogant for her own good, and it would be her downfall, especially if she didn't' take Uzushio seriously.

Whitebeard personally wasn't a fan of the woman, in fact, he had a deep disdain for her. Newgate's crew was like his family, and he treated them like his sons. Linlin's crew was comprised mainly of her own biological children, but she treated them like they were nothing, she didn't even have love for them at all, and it infuriated Whitebeard who had such a close belief in family. Especially when the woman would happily discard them if it meant she could gain more power, the woman was power crazed.

"I look forward to crushing the woman's arrogance with my own hands, especially if she chooses to enter the fray of battle," Naruto smirked at the prospects of clashing with the woman; if she was on the same level of Whitebeard it meant with his current form she would at least prove to be some kind of a challenge. The Sage even thought about transforming into one of his other states just to thrash the woman with ease. It would be like comparing a newborn child to a fully grown adult.

But perhaps Naruto was being too arrogant himself. He possessed the strength to match the tides of war, but his people necessarily didn't. "I've let power go to my head a little' Thought the Sage if he wasn't careful it would consume him like it had so many before him.

Marco had remained silent the entire time, listening as the two spoke. The man's eyes bugged eyes at what the two were saying. It boggled his mind; then again, Naruto was labelled as the Strongest Man Alive under his alias, Otsutsuki Hagoromo. Marco had even personally experienced the man's strength.

"Things are about to get crazy-yoi." The Pirate couldn't help but think, especially with the coming invasion in a months' time. Whether the Whitebeard Pirate's would have to step in to assist Uzushiogakure, he wouldn't know until the day. However, Marco suspected Uzushio would do just fine on its own and wouldn't require their assistance.

One Month Later

A month had passed since the first appearance of the Charlotte Family on Uzu no Kuni and the death of four of its members. Now the time of war had arrived. Neither side had been idle as they prepared in full for the war that was to come. A war between one of the top powers along the Grandline, the Big Mom Pirates and the recently developed Uzushiogakure no Sato. The world was on edge, eagerly awaiting the result of the battle. If Uzushio managed to survive, it meant they were a powerhouse that had the potential to rival the World Government and the Yonko. As long as Uzushiogakure could survive, the balance of power would change. No longer would the balance of power be split between three forces the World Government, Shichibukai and Yonko, but four as Uzushio would enter the ranks.

Standing atop a large mountain overlooking the entire island was Naruto. Naruto was in his disguised appearance, looking like a blonde in his mid-twenties dressed in the Uzukage robes. The Uzukage stared out to the east of the island, on the horizon a large fleet of ships could be seen making their approach. The canal south of the island had been blocked off with whirlpools made by Naruto, while to the east a section of eddies that surrounded the island had been cleared. The area allowed access to a large open beach, and beyond that, a large clearing Naruto had demolished for the war. The Sage could use the Mokuton to grow new trees. If Big Mom was going to bring her armada to Uzu no Kuni, they would fight where he chose.

Sealing arrays had been set up all around the island, anytime one of Big Mom's scouting ships had moved anywhere but that east section, the seals activated. The seals would make the sea churn, creating a large tsunami that washed over the ship or ships, dragging them deep beneath the ocean's depths. After losing a dozen of her ships, the Yonko had finally accepted the only place to land was the large beach to the east of Uzu, set along the middle of the island.

A clearing had been made, as trees and rocks removed to flatten the earth out. At one end away from the beach was a large hill that overlooked the entire battlefield, the clearing itself was over ten kilometres wide and one kilometre long. Around the edges of the clearing were large rock walls over one hundred metres high that would force the Big Mom army forward towards the hill. Towering rock walls also ran along the beach forcing them up the path, creating something like a cove. The walls had been personally made and reinforced by a combined effort between Naruto and Shukaku making them impenetrable.

At the base of the hill were three large sealing arrays that had been set up. Each sealing away occupied a space of five hundred metres and had yet to be activated. Each seal was at least two hundred metres apart from each other.

The Uzukage vanished in a flash of white appearing on top of the hill. On his arrival, he was greeted to the sight of his commanders. Present on the hill was Yamato, to his left stood, Houjin, behind them was, Odin and Shiina. Accompanying, Yamato on the right was, Suzuka, behind her the four Anbu directly under her command. The Shinobi side stood to Naruto's right. On the left was the Martial legion. At the front was Kenshiro in his silver armour, behind him were five others. A short female rabbit mink in light purple armour, a tall male bronze whaler shark Fishman in golden coloured armour, a petite woman in sky blue armour, a tall man in white bone armour and a curvaceous well-endowed woman in dark purple armour. Each of the five had a number in kanji on the chest plate of their armour for two, seven, eight, nine and eleven, they stood in number order.

These were some the high ranking Martial Generals and Shinobi Officers who would be overseeing the battle and taking part. The rest remained back in Uzushiogakure as the handpicked forces remained in waiting. Uzushiogakure's army would not make an appearance until Big Mom landed on Uzu no Kuni's shore.

"We greet the Uzukage." The fifteen warriors knelt with their heads bowed in respect to the immortal.

"Rise." Commanded the Uzukage, bringing the fifteen to their feet. A pair of powerful eyes stared out to sea watching as the ships grew closer. "Report!"

Kenshiro stepped forward, a single hand on the hilt of his nodachi, the man was ready for battle, "Reporting Uzukage-dono, Big Mom's fleet is one kilometres out to sea and fast approaching. The fleet is comprised of seventy ships. Of those ships, fifty are flying the banner of the Big Mom Pirates. Twenty appear to be flying the banner of the Germa Kingdom. From estimation, their forces are comprised of eighteen thousand troops. Twelve thousand belong to Big Mom's armada and the remaining six thousand from the Germa Kingdom. Not all ships under Big Mom's banner appear to be carrying large numbers of troops, only twenty, the rest appear to be used to protect the carrier ships. Only twenty ships are being used as troops transports; the other twenty are circling them in a protective formation. Of the last ten ships, nine are in a protective formation of the last, the largest ship, the Big Mumma Chanter and Charlotte Linlin's personal ship. The ten Germa Ships are travelling on the right of Big Mom's fleet, fifteen in a protective formation of the other five."

Kenshiro reported the current status of the incoming invasion fleet. A small division had been sent out to scout the fleet, infiltrating and making an accurate recording of the numbers on board. Once they had an accurate assessment of the enemy forces, they could decide how many divisions to deploy from the Martial Legions.

"Eighteen thousand men. Does this include Big Mom and her Executive Officers?" Asked the Immortal, cupping his chin in thought.

"The number does not factor in the high ranking officers in Big Mom's army. Counting the executive officer's from both sides, there is five from the Germa Kingdom and fifteen from Big Mom's side, including Charlotte Linlin herself." It meant there was a total of twenty executive officers who may or may not be taking part in the war.

"Gurarara, Linlin is going all out." A large shadow loomed over, Naruto from behind as, Whitebeard approached. Standing behind, Whitebeard was three of his top commanders, Vista, Marco and Jozu. The giant Yonko with every step made the ground shake, carried in his right arm was his bisento. The rest of the Whitebeard Pirates were back at Uzushiogakure no Sato, protecting it in case Big Moms Army managed to break through Uzushiogakure's defensive line.

"My commanders and I shall remain here, and assist where you need us. Use us as you wish." Newgate offered up his services placing himself and the three Whitebeard commanders under Naruto's command.

"Thank you." Naruto appreciated the offer and may end up sending the three Whitebeard Commanders into battle, especially seeing as how many executives Big Mom had brought with her. Uzushio had powerful warriors under its command, but whether they could deal with the executes of the Big Mom Pirates was another matter.

Naruto turned back to his forces, releasing a commanding aura, "Kenshiro contact the divisions have them ready for immediate transportation! Yamato prepare all Shinobi forces for deployment. Suzuka ready the Anbu Black Ops!" Naruto issued the commands speaking in a voice full of authority.

The three commanders bowed, giving cries of, "Hai Uzukage-sama/dono!" The Shinobi forces had the habit of referring to him using sama and the Martial Legion's used dono. The three officers departed, Suzuka and Yamato vanishing in swirls of water or fire. As for Kenshiro he jumped down from the hill and stepped onto one of the large sealing arrays, disappearing in a flash of white as it acted from contact.

"Charlotte Linlin thinks we will just roll over and die! She is wrong! Uzushio will not yield to her! Linlin is in for a big surprise as we will fight her head on without hesitation." Naruto spoke strongly, in an attempt to motivate his remaining commanders for the battle to come.

A pair of cerulean blue eyes glared out to sea watching as the large fleet of ships docked onto Uzu no Kuni's shores. Twenty of the ships were, in fact, large snails with pieces of buildings, keeps and towers atop their shells. The snails came together as masts and flag poles were lowered as the segments joined together; creating what appeared to be a large castle-like structure. Each snail retracted into their shell as large metal bridges extended down from the top and hit the beach, six in total. Coming down from the six bridges were six thousand soldiers, a thousand per bridge. Each soldier wore a dark grey suit with an orange '66' on it.

On the left of the beach the other fifteen carrier ships docked, large wooden planks coming down as a large number of troops began to unload, marching down in unison onto the beaches shore. Of the army majority of them took the shape of white chess piece, bishops, knights, castle and a handful dressed as a Queen piece. Accompanying the chess-like soldiers was a large number of three-metre tall knights that looked like they were wearing biscuit armour, each of them had hollow white eyes.

The army assembled with the six thousand troops from the Germa Kingdom taking the frontline as the twelve thousand from the Big Mom Pirate's stood behind. Behind the army stood a number of individuals, executive officers from both sides, eleven in total. The eighteen thousand troops stood in eighteen lines of one thousand, once assembled they began the long march. The ground trembled as the large army marched along the beach, their destination Uzushiogakure no Sato.