One Piece: Take the Uchiha Clan to the Grand Line

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The legendary pirate, Golden Lion Shiki, had previously escaped from Level Six of Impel Down, a feat so infamous that the World Government custom-built a special cage to ensure he wouldn't escape again.

Inside that cell, Uchiha Kitaro extended his hand, a blade of lightning crackling from his fingertips.

Lightning Blade—though Hatake Kakashi was sometimes criticized, this technique was undeniably an S-rank ninjutsu.

As far as single-target attacks went, it was among the best. However, its drawbacks were equally significant: it was hard to hit a target, and even when it did, the user often had to take substantial risks.

Zzzzzzt!

In an instant, the Lightning Blade sliced through the seastone restraints that bound Shiki.

While seastone neutralized Devil Fruit powers, it offered no resistance against chakra.

Creaaaak!

The enormous cell door swung open.

Golden Lion Shiki, sensing the presence of a conqueror's haki, raised his head. "Who's there? I felt an incredibly powerful conqueror's haki—who could possess such strength?"

As his eyes adjusted to the light streaming in, Shiki's expression froze the moment he recognized Uchiha Kitaro.

"It's you?!"

At first, Shiki thought it was the vice-Admiral Uchiha Akira, but noticing the starkly different aura, he quickly corrected himself. "No… no, wait. You're Uchiha Kitaro?!"

"Yes, it's me."

"What do you want? Don't tell me you're here to make me one of your subordinates. If so, you can forget about it. I don't take orders from anyone."

"Really? But weren't you once a member of the Rocks Pirates? How's that any different?"

"That was a long time ago, and you're not Rocks D. Xebec. But…" Shiki's tone shifted as he tried a new approach. "If you let me out, I'll be your most loyal ally. Together, we can overthrow the World Government."

"Your Uchiha clan may be powerful, but taking the entire world alone is impossible. If we join forces, we could split the world in two. What do you say?"

Shiki's pride wouldn't allow him to become someone else's subordinate, but he was desperate to escape. His last escape from Impel Down relied on the guards' negligence—they'd only shackled his legs with seastone, leaving his hands free.

In an act of brutal determination, Shiki had severed his own legs to regain his freedom, utilizing the powers of the Float-Float Fruit to maneuver without them.

This time, however, things were different. He was trapped in a custom-designed, pitch-black cell with no apparent means of escape.

Seeing Uchiha Kitaro walk freely in and out of this prison reignited Shiki's hope. This might be his only chance to escape, and he wasn't about to let it slip away.

"What do you think?"

"Not interested."

"What?!"

Shiki was stunned by Kitaro's curt rejection.

Without another word, Kitaro's Lightning Blade severed the chains binding Shiki. Grabbing hold of the Golden Lion, Kitaro vanished into thin air.

The remaining prisoners in Level Six erupted in chaos.

"Someone, help!"

"Prison break! Guards, guards!"

"Golden Lion Shiki is escaping! Stop him!"

Within moments, guards flooded the corridor, and their faces turned pale when they saw the open cell door.

"Quick! Report this immediately! Golden Lion Shiki… Shiki has escaped!"

The blaring of alarms echoed throughout Impel Down.

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Marine Headquarters

Fleet Admiral's Office

"What did you just say?!"

"Reporting, Fleet Admiral Sengoku! The Golden Lion was taken by Uchiha Kitaro!"

"Uchiha Kitaro!!" Sengoku roared, his face dark with fury. That name again.

For the past six months, Kitaro had been unusually quiet, leading Sengoku to believe he had turned over a new leaf. But now, this! Golden Lion Shiki had only been imprisoned for a few days, and Kitaro had already made his move.

Worse, no one had even noticed when Kitaro infiltrated Impel Down. How had he managed this? And what was he planning to do with Shiki?

"Someone, bring me Vice Admiral Uchiha Akira, now!"

Shortly afterward, Kitaro entered Sengoku's office. "You called for me, Fleet Admiral? What's the matter?"

Sengoku's expression was grim. "Akira, just now your brother, Uchiha Kitaro, broke into Level Six of Impel Down and freed Golden Lion Shiki."

Kitaro raised an eyebrow. "What? My brother? He freed the Golden Lion?"

"How did he manage to infiltrate Level Six? Tell me everything you know!"

Sengoku's frustration was palpable. Kitaro's ability to bypass every layer of defense was terrifying. If he could come and go as he pleased, then Impel Down's security might as well not exist.

"Well, to be honest, that's my brother's secret," Kitaro replied. "A pretty crucial one, too. I can't just share it casually. You're asking me to betray my twin brother… So, So… it'll cost extra."

Sengoku's face darkened. A few days ago, he'd developed a slight admiration for Kitaro (as Akira) after he helped capture Shiki. Now, any goodwill he'd felt was utterly gone. These damn Uchihas—they were all insufferable!

"One first-class military merit," Sengoku ground out through clenched teeth.

"Are you joking? This is priceless intelligence," Kitaro countered. "Let me make it clear: I'm the only one who knows this secret. Not even the CP units could uncover it in a lifetime. If you want this intel, you'll have to pay accordingly."

"Fine. Three first-class merits!"

Kitaro crossed his arms and stayed silent.

Sengoku took a deep breath, fighting the urge to punch Kitaro. He knew what Kitaro wanted but hated the idea of giving in. Unfortunately, the situation left him no choice.

"One special-class merit!"

"Deal!"

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