I, Naruto, started out with Hinata feeding me imported candy.

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Upon hearing that familiar voice on the glass, Miss Kaya immediately jumped out of bed with great joy.

He ran to the window without hesitation and pushed it open forcefully.

They greeted Usopp with beaming smiles.

"Looks like this long-nosed guy isn't so stupid after all; how did he come up with such a brilliant idea?"

"No wonder he was so agile when he climbed that big tree at such a speed when those villagers were chasing him. It's all from training."

When Naruto saw Usopp climbing the big tree with such practiced ease, he immediately recalled the scene of the villagers chasing him earlier.

"Miss Kaya's savior has arrived."

Xiao Nan said.

"That's really true, just like how you say the devil and he appears."

Nagato said.

"Perhaps it's thanks to Usopp's constant attempts to cheer her up that Miss Koya has been able to maintain her health all these years; otherwise, she would have developed depression long ago."

"Lady Tsunade said."

"Usopp is a ray of light in this little girl's heart. Whenever Usopp comes to her, the little girl immediately brightens up, and all the dark clouds on her face disappear. This is the expression a little girl should have."

Kushina Uzumaki said.

"That head butler is going to miscalculate. He's trying everything he can to stop Miss Kaya from meeting Usopp."

"What a pity, he never expected Usopp to use such a method to chat with Miss Kaya."

"Perhaps this is what they mean by man proposes, God disposes."

"That head steward was cunning, but in the end there were still loopholes."

Senju Tobirama said.

"If a person has a very kind heart, they will surely move heaven and earth. Even the heavens will open a window for kind people."

"Good deeds will be rewarded, and evil deeds will be punished; it's just a matter of time before retribution comes."

"If that head butler really has ulterior motives, he will be exposed sooner or later."

"I believe that time will come soon, and retribution will come soon. Perhaps Luffy is this guy's nemesis."

Jiraiya's words had a hidden meaning.

"How did you know?"

"Did you see it in the introduction again?"

Tsunade asked, puzzled.

"This is just my speculation. Have you forgotten what I do for a living?"

"I write novels, you know. The plot should follow my reasoning."

"Although I didn't write this anime, we're all in the same industry, so I can understand how the plot should develop as soon as I see it."

"The reason Luffy came to this island was a foreshadowing arranged by the author, and his encounter with that long-nosed guy was also a pre-planned setup."

"You know, this long-nosed guy could very well become another of Luffy's crewmates in the future."

"Luffy is constantly gathering his crew."

Jiraiya spoke in a very mysterious tone.

"Tch! You're just bragging here. Don't assume everyone is like you. Even if you're all creative people, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll think the same way."

"It's as if you wrote it yourself, as if you know everything."

"Lady Tsunade said."

"You absolutely must believe what I'm saying."

"Although this long-nosed guy seems a bit timid for now, Luffy might mold him into a brave person in the near future."

Chapter 416 The Sharpshooter's Absolute Advantage

　"After all, he has very good genes; his father, Yasopp, was a sharpshooter on Shanks' pirate ship."

"His son will definitely not be too bad, as long as he overcomes this psychological weakness."

"This Usopp will surely accumulate experience and eventually become a brave warrior of the sea."

Jiraiya nodded repeatedly, then said with great certainty.

"I'm not going to listen to your nonsense."

How a person grows up depends mainly on their efforts.

"If this long-nosed guy just stays in this village like this, bragging to Miss Kaya all day long... 08..."

How could he have grown into a brave sea warrior?

"I won't believe any of what you're saying."

"Want to become Luffy's crewmate?"

"How could Luffy possibly be interested in this cowardly guy?"

"After all, they're going to sea to become pirates. How can they become pirates with such little courage?"

"Luffy would never want a guy with no ability as his partner. Look at Roronoa Zoro, the guy Luffy was looking for before. He's an extremely skilled swordsman."

"It makes perfect sense to have someone like that as a partner, even though Miss Nami is a woman."

"But Miss Nami is intelligent and knowledgeable, and she has a very special skill: she can read maps."

"If Luffy wants to sail smoothly on the sea, he needs a very capable navigator to guide him."

"Otherwise, Luffy would completely lose his way in the vast ocean and would have no way to find the Grand Line."

"There is no way to continue sailing on the Grand Line."

"These are all rare talents."

"But this long-nosed guy..."

What are his talents?

Lady Tsunade listed a bunch of reasons to prove herself, and that what she said was correct: Luffy would never want a coward as his crew member.

"Hey hey hey!! Don't forget that Usopp's dad, Yasopp, is an excellent marksman."

"If Usopp inherited his father's strengths, he could very well become an excellent sharpshooter."

"Shouldn't Luffy have added it to his pirate ship just because of this?"

"As a sharpshooter, he is a rare talent."

"Sailing on the open sea, it's easy to encounter other pirates, or other marines who want to fight..."

"Sharpshooters have a lot of advantages."

"Because it allows for long-range combat, the 357 can avoid unnecessary fighting."

"Although this long-nosed guy likes to brag, he can bring joy to others."

"He's a very eloquent little guy who can add some joy to a lonely journey."

"Isn't...this a bad thing?"

"If I were the captain, I would definitely make Usopp one of my crew members."

"That way our journey won't be too lonely."

"You're sure to hear lots of funny jokes."

Jiraiya, not to be outdone, also found a bunch of reasons to refute Lady Tsunade.

Chapter 417 Maximizing Strengths

　"Lady Tsunade! Lord Jiraiya is right. If I were the captain, I would certainly make Usopp my subordinate as well."

"Just based on his exceptional skill as a sharpshooter, I can successfully recruit him into my crew."

"Sharpshooters are good at long-range shooting, which gives them a huge advantage in combat."

"We can eliminate the enemy when they are far away, without harming our comrades."

"Such outstanding talent should not be missed."

Namikaze Minato said.

"Yes, Dad is right."

"If we can defeat the enemy by fighting from a distance, this is the best option."

"After all, in close combat, one's comrades are easily harmed, so long-range combat has a greater advantage."

"If Luffy's pirate ship could be equipped with a cannon in the future..."

"Then this sharpshooter becomes especially important."

This time, Naruto Uzumaki surprisingly agreed with his father.

“A long-range combat plan is certainly the best option.”

Sasuke Uchiha also admitted that if one can fight from a distance, there is no need for close combat.

"What's wrong with you today?"

Why are you all siding with that old man?

Tsunade was a little confused.

"We were just stating the facts and expressing our own views; we weren't taking sides with anyone."

Uzumaki Naruto said.

He really is a boy who dares to speak his mind and take responsibility.

Do you think you can mess with Lady Tsunade?

This is no ordinary woman. Once she gets angry, no one present will be able to stop her.

"Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, so if you want to see a person clearly, don't just focus on their weaknesses, you must see their strengths."