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

The "birdcage" in Dressrosa has been transformed into a living hell.

The sharp threads slowly and relentlessly tightened, like the Sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's heads, bringing endless panic and despair.

The citizens, pirates, and soldiers, having regained their memories and bodies, unleashed ten years' worth of pent-up anger and hatred into a nationwide riot and carnage.

The Don Quixote Family's executives, like ruthless executioners, frantically suppressed and slaughtered the rebels amidst the chaos.

Kai, like a ghost in the eye of the storm, calmly commands his task force. While fulfilling his naval duties (protecting civilians and his own soldiers), he is also like a greedy observer, using his all-seeing "mind's eye" to capture every detail of this massive chaos, analyze the strength and movements of every powerful figure, and wait for the perfect moment... when he can step in to "clean up the mess."

Just as he was focusing his main senses on the impending final battle on the Royal Palace Highlands, a powerful aura—extremely peculiar, brimming with burning free will, and carrying a certain… aristocratic elegance (?) and the ferocious power of a dragon's claw—suddenly entered his perception range! Moreover… it seemed to be engaged in a fierce conflict with a team of elite naval personnel (possibly even a Vice Admiral from the Headquarters) responsible for sealing off a key area!

It's Sabo! The Revolutionary Army's number two, the Chief of Staff, who inherited Ace's will and the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit!

Kai's heart skipped a beat.

He was extremely interested in Luffy's other sworn brother, and the Flame-Flame Fruit, the strongest Logia-type flame that once belonged to Ace but is now possessed by him!

The Revolutionary Army! This mysterious organization, hidden in the shadow of the World Government, is dedicated to overthrowing the Celestial Dragons' rule! Its true strength has always been a mystery! And this second-in-command, Sabo, is said to have displayed extraordinary talent and strength in his youth, and now, having obtained the Flame-Flame Fruit, just how powerful is he? How does he compare to a Marine Admiral? How does he compare to those top Supernovas?

Furthermore... what is the Revolutionary Army's ultimate goal in intervening in Dressrosa? Is it merely to help Luffy? Or... is there a deeper scheme targeting the Donquixote Family (the middlemen of this dark world) or the World Government?

Driven by intense curiosity and a hint of latent desire to "practice" (wanting to personally experience the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit and the strength of the Revolutionary Army's high-ranking officers), Kai temporarily shifted his attention away from the Royal Palace Highlands, his figure moving like a ghost, silently stealthily heading towards the battlefield where Sabo and the Navy were clashing!

When Kai arrived near the battlefield, he clearly "saw" (perceived) the scene of the battle.

Sabo truly lived up to his reputation! Although he had only recently acquired the Flame-Flame Fruit and didn't seem to be able to wield it as freely as Ace, his already extremely powerful physical skills (especially his terrifying finger strength, which was like a dragon's claw and could easily crush steel!) combined with his fire abilities, unexpectedly unleashed a unique fighting style that was both powerful and flexible, with astonishing strength!

He sometimes transforms into a whirlwind of burning flames, easily breaking through the navy's formation and burning or forcing back large numbers of soldiers!

At other times, he would gather flames at his fingertips and unleash a "firearm" as swift as a meteor, powerful enough to pierce the armor of a warship!

Chapter 121 Empress? She's nothing but a slave! Kneel down and lick her boots!

Even more terrifying is his signature "Dragon Claw Fist"! Covered in Armament Haki, his claws are like indestructible divine weapons! Whether it's the swords, guns, or cannons of the Marine soldiers, or the iron-clad defense that the Vice Admiral in charge (whose strength is roughly at the level of an ordinary Vice Admiral) is so proud of, they are all like paper in front of his Dragon Claw! Easily torn apart and pulverized!

With the strength of a single man, he actually routed an elite naval force led by a vice admiral, leaving them in a sorry state!

"So impressive!" Kai thought to himself.

This second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army... his strength is probably already very close to, or even at, the level of a Marine Admiral candidate! Add to that the immense potential of the Flame-Flame Fruit... given time, he will definitely become... a terrifying existence that will give even the Marine Headquarters a headache!

Just as Kai was secretly observing and assessing the situation, Sabo on the battlefield seemed to have also... noticed his presence!

Although Sabo doesn't possess the near-omniscient Observation Haki of Kai, as the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army, he is a veteran of countless battles, and his combat instincts and perception of danger are equally top-notch! He keenly sensed that... cold, powerful, and slightly probing and potentially hostile aura hidden in the nearby shadows!

"Hmm?" Sabo easily dodged another futile attack from the vice admiral, then turned his gaze (sensory perception) towards the direction where Kai was hiding, his brow furrowing slightly. "There's... another expert?"

We've been discovered? Kai felt a slight chill run down his spine.

It seems that this number two figure in the revolutionary army is indeed no ordinary person.

Now that we've been discovered, there's no point in hiding anymore.

Moreover... Kai really wanted to... experience firsthand the legendary Flame-Flame Fruit and the strength of this Revolutionary Army powerhouse!

Kai no longer concealed his presence and slowly emerged from the shadows.

He was still dressed in casual clothes, leaning on his "Quiet Mind" cane, his face covered with a veil, his empty eyes "looking" in Sabo's direction.

"Vice Admiral?!" The vice admiral, who was locked in a fierce battle with Sabo, was taken aback when he saw Kai appear. Then, a look of surprise and delight spread across his face. "Great! Admiral Shizuka! Come and help me! Let's take down this key revolutionary criminal together!"

However, the moment Sabo "saw" (sensed) Kai, his expression became... unusually grave! It even... carried a hint of... unbelievable anger and... a deep-seated killing intent?!

"It's you?!" Sabo's voice was as cold as ice! He stared intently at Kai, his eyes, which always held a gentle smile (though Kai couldn't see them), now burning with a raging fire that seemed capable of incinerating everything! "That... bastard who... killed Ace in the Marineford War!!!"

Kai's heart skipped a beat.

It seems that the scene where he "finished off" Ace was not only witnessed by the Navy and pirates, but also by the Revolutionary Army scattered around the world... through some channel? Moreover... Sabo, as another sworn brother of Ace, probably harbors hatred for him that is no less than that for Luffy and the Whitebeard Pirates!

Trouble.

Kai muttered to himself.

He originally just wanted to test the other party's strength, but he didn't expect... he would run into the Avengers!

“I see…” Kai’s tone remained flat, devoid of any emotion. “It seems that there is nothing left for us to talk about.”

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"Talk?!" Sabo laughed in fury, the flames around him growing even hotter and more violent! "I just want to... grind you to dust!!! To avenge Ace!!!"

Before the words were even finished, Sabo ignored the vice admiral and charged towards Kai like a cannonball, fueled by boundless rage and flames!

"Dragon's Claw!!!"

Covered in jet-black Armament Haki and blazing flames, the claws, like those of a true dragon, lashed out at Kai's head with an aura that seemed to tear everything apart!

So fast! So powerful! Kai's mind instantly sharpened to its limit! He could clearly feel the terrifying power and high temperature contained in Sabo's claw! He absolutely couldn't take it head-on!

He immediately unleashed his ghostly movement, retreating swiftly! At the same time, the "Tranquility" staff-sword in his hand flashed upwards like lightning, its blade also covered with his strongest Armament Haki, attempting to block or deflect Sabo's attack!

clang! ! !

Flames clash with black blades! Dragon claws clash with domineering aura!

A tremendous force, accompanied by a scorching shockwave, swept out! Kai felt a sharp pain and numbness in his arm! His hand was even split open by the shockwave! His body involuntarily slid back several steps!

Such powerful Armament Haki! Such domineering flames! Kai was secretly shocked! Sabo's strength was indeed... extremely formidable! Even though he had broken through the bottleneck of Armament Haki, in terms of pure strength and the hardness of his Haki, he seemed... still slightly inferior to his opponent?! (It could also be because his opponent had the Flame-Flame Fruit's enhancement.)

Sabo, having failed to land his first blow, launched a relentless barrage of attacks, like a raging storm!

"Dragon's Breath!!!" He opened his mouth and actually... spewed out a huge fireball as hot as magma!

"Fire Fist!!!" He clenched his right fist, conjuring a massive, fiery fist just like Ace's in life, and slammed it down on Kai!

Kai unleashed his Observation Haki to its fullest potential! His figure moved like a wisp of smoke in the wind, constantly dodging and weaving amidst dense flame attacks and sharp dragon claw fist shadows! He also continuously swung his "Tranquility" staff sword, using Armament Haki and exquisite techniques to block, weaken, or deflect the opponent's attacks!

The battle between the two instantly intensified!

Flames! Dragon Claws! Overpowering Aura! Sword Light! Physical Techniques!

One is the Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff, who inherited Ace's will and flames and is filled with anger and a determination for revenge!

One is a Navy Vice Admiral who possesses unparalleled Observation Haki, has mastered advanced basic Armament Haki techniques, and has a cold yet powerful heart!

The two fighters have completely different fighting styles, yet both are incredibly powerful! Every collision unleashes astonishing energy fluctuations, further destroying the surrounding ruins and buildings!

The vice admiral standing nearby, along with the other naval soldiers and special forces members, couldn't even... get involved! They could only stare in disbelief as these two... monstrous powerhouses engaged in a terrifying duel akin to gods battling!

Kai grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed! Sabo's strength truly exceeded his expectations! Especially his fighting style, which perfectly combined Dragon Claw Fist, Armament Haki, and the Flame-Flame Fruit's power. It possessed not only immense physical destructive force but also terrifying flame burning effects, and... it seemed to also carry some kind of... special "force" capable of shattering everything?! Even if Kai could predict the attacks, it would be difficult for him to completely defend against them!

Several times, Kai was grazed by the all-pervasive flames, or his blood and qi churned from the force of the dragon claw fist that could shatter steel!

This won't do! Kai knew he couldn't afford to engage in a prolonged battle with Sabo here! Sabo wasn't his target! Besides... the final battle on the Royal Highlands was probably nearing its end! He had to get away as soon as possible!

Thinking of this, Kai's eyes (and heart) turned cold! He decided... to hold back no more!

He took a deep breath! He unleashed all the domineering power within him without reservation!

Observation Haki! Maximized! Fragments of precognition flashed wildly in his mind! Every possible attack method and trajectory of Sabo within the next 0.5 seconds was clearly presented!

Armament Haki! Condensed to its limit! That obsidian-like luster once again covered all the key parts of his body! Even... on his right fist, an... deeper, more refined, seemingly all-pervasive... invisible sharpness condensed!

then!

Just as Sabo once again swung his burning dragon claws and grabbed at him!

Kai didn't dodge again! Instead... he faced the deadly fiery dragon claw head-on! He threw a punch just like that!

This punch, seemingly ordinary, contained no flames, no wind or thunder! Only... ultimate concentration! Ultimate penetration! Ultimate... chilling killing intent!

Advanced application of Armament Haki—Internal Destruction!!! (Although it's only in its rudimentary form, he can already use it with some difficulty!)

boom! ! !

Fists and claws clashed!

Sabo felt as if his dragon claws had gripped a piece of ice that was extremely slippery, extremely hard, and... possessed an extremely strange penetrating power! His finger strength, which was enough to crush steel, was actually... unable to cause any effective damage!

At the same time! An invisible yet extremely domineering and sharp force! Actually... ignored the Armament Haki defense covering his dragon claws! It directly... penetrated in! It fiercely impacted the bones and meridians inside his arm!

"Pfft!" Sabo's face turned pale! He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood! A piercing pain and numbness shot through his entire right arm! It felt as if it was being completely shattered from the inside!

He stared at Kai in disbelief! This guy... actually... mastered this... advanced Armament Haki technique... which only a very few top-tier experts can master?!

Just as Sabo was momentarily stunned due to his injury!

Kai didn't linger! He immediately seized the opportunity! His figure flashed backward like a ghost! At the same time, the "Tranquility" staff-sword flew from his hand! Like a black lightning bolt, it shot towards the still-dazed Vice Admiral... (Not to kill him, but simply to create chaos and hinder their pursuit!)

The lieutenant general was terrified and hurriedly dodged in a flustered manner!

Taking advantage of this chaotic moment, Kai, without looking back, vanished swiftly at the edge of the battlefield like a ghost merging into the shadows! He sped off towards... the Royal Palace Highlands!

"Damn it! Don't run!!!" Sabo roared, enduring the excruciating pain in his arm, wanting to give chase! But he knew he had suffered serious internal injuries, and... the blind man's strength and strangeness far exceeded his imagination! In addition, there were Marines blocking his way... In the end, he could only watch helplessly as Kai's figure disappeared.

This brief but intense clash, though failing to determine a final victor, gave Kai a completely new assessment of Sabo and the Revolutionary Army's strength! The Revolutionary Army's number two figure truly lived up to his reputation! His strength was absolutely no less than Sabo's! Perhaps even... surpassed him!

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It seems that... the Revolutionary Army will definitely become... a formidable opponent that he needs to take seriously in the future!

However… the most important thing right now is… the Royal Palace Highlands! The final battle there seems to be… nearing its final stage!

Kai pushed his speed to the limit, like a black lightning bolt, weaving through the chaotic Dressrosa royal city, speeding towards the battlefield where the energy fluctuations were most intense and the most central—the King's Highlands!

The closer he got to the King's Highlands, the more... tragic the scene became!

The entire highland has been almost completely leveled! Everywhere there are huge cracks, collapsed buildings, and... terrifying traces left by the collision of various powerful forces!