Sailing: I was falsely accused of watching Nami bathe, but I'm blind.

Kai immediately ordered all naval soldiers and special forces members to maintain the highest level of alert! At the same time, he himself gripped the "Tranquility" staff sword tightly, raising his Observation Haki and Armament Haki to their limits, preparing to deal with any potential conflict!

Soon, Kai "saw" (sensed) the figure wearing the iconic pink feather coat, flamingo sunglasses, and always sporting an evil smile, descending slowly from the distant sky (he seemed to be able to walk in the air using the String-String Fruit ability?) as if taking a leisurely stroll, and finally landing on a pile of ruins not far from Kai, Smoker, and the others.

His gaze (Kaye could sense the scrutinizing and playful intent) first swept over the remains of Vergo on the ground... cut into pieces by Luo, but not yet dead. A hint of... barely perceptible coldness and... disappointment flashed in his eyes. (It seemed to be saying: Useless trash.)

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Then, his gaze shifted to Smoker, who was also seriously injured but whose eyes remained stubborn, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips: "Fufufu... Isn't this the Navy's 'White Hunter'? How pathetic... It seems my 'family' has caused you quite a bit of trouble."

His tone was relaxed and casual, as if Vergo's betrayal and defeat were nothing to him.

Finally, his gaze... fell on Kai.

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In that instant, Kai felt as if he were being stared at by a cold, viscous viper! Doflamingo's "gaze" (perception) was filled with undisguised inquiry, amusement, and... a deeply hidden, insane killing intent, like looking at interesting prey!

"Oh? This... must be the recently rising star, 'Blind' Vice Admiral, 'Quiet Heart'?" Doflamingo's voice carried his signature "fufufu" laugh. "Seeing is believing... to actually survive Caesar's madman's lab, and even... deal with my 'disobedient' subordinate (he was clearly referring to Vergo)? Truly... young and promising! Fufufufu..."

His words seemed to be praising, but the underlying threat and probing made Kai's heartstrings tighten instantly!

Kai was not intimidated by the other party's imposing manner.

He maintained his cold and indifferent demeanor and calmly replied, "Donquixote Doflamingo."

This area is a restricted zone designated by the World Government and is also the area where the Navy is conducting operations.

"As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, what is your purpose in trespassing into this place?" He directly pointed out the other party's identity and position, attempting to take the initiative.

"Fufufu... what's the purpose?" Doflamingo laughed even more arrogantly. "I'm just... here to deal with some 'family matters'."

By the way... let's see which foolish brat dares to mess with someone from my Don Quixote family.

His gaze (perception) was like a sharp blade, sweeping over Kai and Smoker beside him once more.

The air was thick with a tense atmosphere, as if it could explode at any moment!

Kai could clearly sense that the fine, yet incredibly resilient "thread" energy (the power of the Thread-Thread Fruit) emanating from Doflamingo was beginning to spread silently around him! It seemed that the slightest movement from Kai would trigger a fatal attack!

Kai, too, focused his Armament Haki on the blade, and his Observation Haki was pushed to its limit, firmly locking onto Doflamingo's every subtle movement and change in aura! He was even prepared... for a fierce battle with this powerful Shichibukai!

however……

At this critical moment when tensions were running high, Doflamingo suddenly... restrained his killing intent.

"Fufufu... that's 10."

He shrugged, his cynical smile returning to his face. "I'm not in a good mood today, not interested in playing games with you navy guys."

I have more important things to do...

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Kai could sense that Doflamingo's perception seemed to be extending in a specific direction (the direction the Law-Luffy alliance had left?)! Clearly, his primary concern was still hunting down Law and Luffy, and... retrieving Caesar!

As for dealing with Vergo's "wrecked state"... Doflamingo seemed to only glance coldly at the still writhing remains on the ground, and then... his fingers twitched slightly!

Several invisible threads, unseen by the naked eye, shot out instantly! They precisely wrapped around various parts of Vergo's body! Then... they tightened suddenly!

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Vergo's severed body... was as if it had been cut again by an invisible blade, instantly turning into countless smaller fragments! Even his last remaining trace of consciousness and life force was completely annihilated!

"So...so ruthless!" Kai's heart skipped a beat again! Doflamingo, this guy, could be so...heartless and merciless in killing "family" who had lost their usefulness! He's simply...utterly inhuman!

After dealing with Vergo, Doflamingo didn't even glance at Kai and Smoker again, only leaving behind a threatening and suggestive remark:

"'Jingxin' Lieutenant General...we...will meet again soon."

Hopefully, by then... you'll still be able to stand like you are now.

Fufufufu..."

After saying that, his figure rose into the air again like a ghost (using the power of the String-String Fruit), and sped off in the direction where the Law-Luffy Alliance had left! He quickly disappeared into the horizon.

Watching Doflamingo's departing figure, Kai slowly loosened his grip on the hilt of his sword.

Although the brief standoff just now did not involve a real fight, the opponent's unfathomable strength and the madness and cruelty hidden beneath the smile still put him under tremendous pressure!

Donquixote Doflamingo... This name, and his terrifying ability to manipulate everything like a puppet, will become yet another powerful enemy that Kai will need to be wary of and deal with in the future!

Although the Punk Hazard incident eventually came to a temporary end with the successful withdrawal of the Law-Luffy Alliance and the arrival of Doflamingo, the aftershocks it caused are far from over.

After conducting a preliminary clearing and investigation of the island, Kai and his troops (along with Smoker's G-5 remnants) returned to Marine Headquarters with important intelligence they had obtained (about Caesar's experiments, the secrets of SAD, Vergo's undercover identity, etc.).

This intelligence, like a series of heavy bombs dropped on the Navy's top brass, caused a huge shock and... a deeper undercurrent.

The discovery of Caesar Clown's manufacturing plant for SAD, a key ingredient in his artificial Devil Fruits (SMILE), and his secret dealings with the underworld middleman Joker (Doflamingo) and even the Yonko Kaido... This clue directly points to the Shichibukai—Donquixote Doflamingo—who has always played the role of a "reliable ally" to the World Government and the Navy! And to the kingdom he rules... Dressrosa, which appears peaceful and prosperous on the surface, full of love and passion!

Vergo, the trusted Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters and Commander of G-5 Base, was actually Doflamingo's top spy planted within the Navy for over a decade! This news shocked, angered, and...deeply frightened the entire Navy's high command! Just how many "parasites" like Vergo are still lurking within the Navy? Was the World Government's prized intelligence agency, CP, truly unaware of this? Or...is there more to the story?

Kai, through his ever-expanding intelligence network and keen awareness of the power struggles within the Navy, clearly realized that the Punk Hazard incident had brought all the focus of conflict to... Doflamingo and his kingdom—Dressrosa!

It is not the peaceful kingdom filled with flowers and toys that it claims to be! Beneath its glamorous exterior, there must be... a much greater darkness and conspiracy! The SAD factory is just the tip of the iceberg! What happened to the SMILE fruit? What was the deal with Kaido? Even... what untold secrets and bloodshed are hidden behind the seemingly happy facade of the Dressrosa Kingdom itself?

Kai sensed that Dressrosa would be the next massive vortex, following the Marineford War, to ignite a new world order...

The goal of the Law-Luffy alliance is to defeat Doflamingo and Kaido, and they will inevitably head to Dressrosa!

The Navy and the World Government, having learned (at least partly) of Doflamingo's true nature, will certainly not stand idly by! A larger-scale operation targeting Dressrosa is likely already brewing in secret!

As for himself... as a vice admiral who revealed part of the truth (although the key figure Caesar was taken away) and had a brief "clash" with Doflamingo, he is almost... destined to be caught up in the coming storm!

Dressrosa… Kai murmured the name silently, a cold and sharp light flashing in his eyes (and heart).

The Punk Hazard incident, besides shifting the focus of conflict to Dressrosa, also gave Kai a deeper understanding and...doubt about the internal workings of the Navy and the World Government, as well as the so-called "justice."

Vergo, an undercover agent who served Doflamingo for over a decade, somehow managed to climb all the way to the rank of Vice Admiral in the Marine Headquarters and control the important forward base G-5! This is simply unbelievable! Behind this lies not only a huge loophole in the Navy's internal oversight system, but also possibly... the tacit approval or even... collusion at a higher level?

After all, Doflamingo, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and also the Joker, the biggest middleman in the underworld, must have countless dirty dealings with the World Government and even the Celestial Dragons! Vergo's existence might... be part of this collusion?

Can Fleet Admiral Akainu's "complete justice" truly eradicate this deep-seated corruption and darkness hidden within the system? Or is his so-called "justice" merely a cloak used to consolidate his power and suppress dissent?

Kai had even deeper doubts about this.

He increasingly felt that relying on the navy, a massive machine riddled with problems, to realize his (even distorted) ideal of "order" might not be an easy task.

It might even be a futile endeavor.

Just then, he heard another piece of news that stirred his heart once again.

Admiral Fujitora, surprisingly... at an important occasion before the World Conference—the highest authority of the World Government—once again... clearly expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the "Seven Warlords of the Sea System"! Furthermore... he publicly declared that he would formally propose... the complete abolition of the Seven Warlords of the Sea System at the upcoming World Conference!!!

This news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake! It caused a huge uproar both within the Navy and throughout the world!

Fujitora-senpai... is actually... going to launch a direct challenge to this deeply entrenched and massive system that involves countless interests?!

Kai's heart was filled with complex emotions.

I admire him! I admire his courage and determination in defying power and upholding his principles of "benevolence and righteousness"! But I also... I worry! I worry that his near-suicidal actions will provoke a furious backlash from the World Government's high command and those who have vested interests (including the other Seven Warlords of the Sea and their allies)! His future situation will likely become extremely difficult and dangerous!

At the same time... Fujitora-senpai's actions also served as a mirror, reflecting Kai's own inner struggles and... a certain degree of "unbearable" feelings?

The predecessors were willing to challenge the entire system for the sake of their "benevolence and righteousness".

And what about myself? It seems that... I am gradually becoming cold-blooded, even... tolerating and exploiting the darkness within the system, all for the sake of so-called "order" and "efficiency"?

The path that the master and his apprentice were walking seemed to be getting further and further away.

Kai felt a strange... irritability and... loneliness.

Just as Kai was feeling unsettled by Fujitora's actions and had to handle a lot of affairs due to the aftermath of the Punk Hazard incident, a new transfer order was issued.

In view of the increasingly complex situation in the New World, especially with the emergence of Doflamingo as a "big fish" and the impending Dressrosa incident, the Navy Headquarters has decided to strengthen the deployment of forces and command levels in the core area of ​​the New World.

Kai, the newly promoted lieutenant general who, despite failing to perfectly complete his mission in the Punk Hazard incident, demonstrated great strength and insight (revealing some of Vergo's problems), was entrusted with even more important responsibilities!

He was officially transferred to... G-1 Branch, which is closer to the central shipping lanes of the New World and is one of the Navy's most important strategic strongholds in the New World!

Unlike the chaotic G-5 branch, G-1 is the true elite force of the Navy in the New World! It not only houses the Navy's most powerful fleet and elite soldiers, but is also jointly guarded by several powerful Vice Admirals from the Marine Headquarters! Its status and importance are second only to Marineford, the Marine Headquarters!

Transferring Kai to the G-1 branch and granting him greater authority is undoubtedly an affirmation of his abilities by the Navy's high command! It also means that he will truly step into the core circle of the Navy's power in the New World!

He will have more resources, access to more critical intelligence, and command a more powerful force!

This was undoubtedly a huge opportunity for Kai, who craved power and influence!

He knew that Branch G-1, Unit 653, would be a crucial platform for him to make his mark in the New World (or rather, to promote his "order" philosophy)! It was also a key springboard for him to take a step closer to his ultimate goal (whether it was challenging the Four Emperors or influencing the world order)!

He accepted the transfer order without hesitation.

He knew that a new challenge was about to begin! And this time, he would be standing... closer to the eye of the storm!

Kai stood on the deck of a speeding naval warship.

The sea breeze rustled his black lieutenant general's cloak.

He didn't wear the mask that always covered his face, letting his empty eyes gaze into the distance... at the sea full of unknowns and storms.

He has just arrived at the New World G-1 Naval Branch and completed the handover procedures.

Just as the intelligence had described, this place was filled with a chilling, rigorous, and...powerful aura! It was far more formidable and powerful than any naval base he had ever been to before!

At this moment, he was carrying out the first important mission directly assigned by the Navy Headquarters to his new appointment—to conduct strategic deployment and intelligence reconnaissance in the waters near Dressrosa!

Because, according to the latest intelligence from the Navy Headquarters: