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

He held his breath, carefully sensing the movements inside and outside the hatch.

After confirming that no one was around, he carefully pried open the somewhat rusty latch with the captured dagger, and then nimbly slipped inside.

Inside was a small space filled with all sorts of clutter and garbage, with a pungent and unpleasant odor.

Kai didn't care, quickly closed the hatch again, and then began to explore the interior.

He needed to find a safer, more secluded place to hide—a warehouse.

In complete darkness, Kai's perception was brought to its peak.

He moved silently through the narrow passageways at the bottom of the ship's hold, like a cat that roams the night.

He could "hear" footsteps coming from the deck above, "feel" the breathing of sleeping crew members in different cabins, and "distinguish" the subtle smells emanating from different cargoes in the air.

He carefully avoided every corner where someone might pass by, dodging every routine patrol.

Finally, he found the entrance to the main warehouse.

The warehouse was filled with all sorts of goods wrapped in burlap or packed in wooden crates, emitting a mixture of smells of spices, wood, and minerals.

The narrow gaps and dark corners between the goods provided excellent hiding places.

Kai chose a corner deep inside the warehouse, hidden by several huge wooden crates, and curled up inside.

It's relatively quiet here, the smell isn't too bad, and it's not easy to be discovered.

The journey to illegally cross the border has begun.

This is a dangerous and lonely gamble.

He didn't know how long the ship would sail, or where it would eventually dock.

All he could do was hide himself as much as possible, enduring the darkness, hunger, jolts, and fear of the unknown.

During the day, crew members would occasionally come into the cargo hold to inspect or move goods. Kai had to hold his breath and minimize his presence, remaining motionless like a hibernating snake.

At night, when the ship was sailing smoothly on the sea, he could relax a little and barely survive on the small amount of food and water he had stored up (he had prepared a small amount before boarding the ship).

In the confined space, he devoted more of his energy to perception.

He carefully "listened" to the creaking of the ship as it rose and fell in the waves, felt the regular vibrations from the engine (if there was one), and analyzed the density and pattern of the crew's footsteps at different times.

He even tried to roughly determine the ship's course and latitude by sensing the temperature changes caused by sunlight shining on different parts of the hull, as well as the differences in the sound of the wind and waves.

Time passed slowly in the darkness and in the waiting.

Kai didn't know how many days had passed—five days? Ten days? Or even longer? He only knew that the food and water he carried were almost gone, and his body had become stiff and numb from being curled up for so long and lacking movement.

But his belief never wavered.

He must persevere and reach a new starting point.

Finally, one day, he noticed that the ship's speed had slowed down significantly, and he felt the unique vibrations and impacts of the ship approaching the shore. The surrounding noise also became louder and louder—the shouts of dockworkers unloading cargo, the roar of various trucks and machinery, and the clamor of large crowds gathering.

We've arrived! The ship has finally reached a new port!

Kai immediately became alert and adjusted himself to his best condition.

He knew this was the best time, and also the most dangerous, for him to leave the ship.

He carefully sensed the movements inside and outside the warehouse.

When he heard the sounds of goods being moved getting closer and closer, and judged that a large number of people were entering and leaving the warehouse, creating some chaos, he seized the opportunity.

He slipped out of his hiding place as silently as a raccoon dog, blending in with the tall cargo and busy porters, skillfully avoiding everyone's attention by using his precise perception of the environment and agile movements.

He can even sense in advance that a worker is about to turn around or change direction, and thus take evasive action in advance.

In the end, he successfully and silently left the cargo ship that had imprisoned him for several days and set foot on this new and completely unfamiliar land.

The solid ground beneath my feet gave way to a distinctly different and more complex and intense scent in the air compared to Whispering Town—a mix of the sea's tang and the bustling commercial atmosphere, along with a faint hint of gunpowder, blood, and a more primal and savage sense of chaos.

The surrounding noise grew even louder, filled with rude shouts, unrestrained laughter, and faint sounds of fighting.

Kai took a deep breath, feeling the impact of this new island.

This place is clearly more chaotic and dangerous than Whispering Town, but it may also hold more opportunities.

He didn't linger at the port, but quickly blended into the bustling crowd and headed towards the interior of the island.

He needed to get to know this place as soon as possible, find a way to survive, and then continue his unfulfilled vow.

A new environment and new challenges await him.

His blade, honed in the darkness, is about to face its true test on this chaotic land.

Chapter 25 A deafening roar!

The young members of the Red-Haired Pirates will also face their first real test of teamwork under Li Qihang's careful planning.

The moment to act has finally arrived.

The night was as dark as ink, with no stars or moon. A gentle breeze blew across the sea, just enough to mask the sounds of their movements.

The Red-Haired Pirates' small boat approached "Sawtooth Island" silently, like a ghost.

Several kilometers away from the island, behind a group of hidden reefs, Yasopp had already set up his specially made long-barreled flintlock pistol, which had been initially modified and calibrated by Li Qihang.

Beside him, Li Qihang was holding a simple anemometer and hygrometer, constantly providing him with accurate data.

"Wind speed 3.2, southeast wind. Humidity 75%. Target distance 3,200 meters, bearing 11 o'clock, sentry at the top of the watchtower. Estimated trajectory deviation: 0.3 points upward, 0.5 points to the left." Li Qihang's voice was calm and steady, like the most sophisticated artificial intelligence.

Yasopp took a deep breath and brought his eyes close to the scope. Through the high-magnification lens, he could clearly see the yawning sentry on the distant watchtower.

This distance far exceeded his previous firing range limits. In the past, he would never have dared to imagine hitting a target so far away.

But now, with the precise data support provided by Li Qihang and his own ever-growing confidence, he feels that anything is possible!

He carefully adjusted the angle and direction of the gun, mentally converting the data reported by Li Qihang one by one. His breathing became long and steady, and the whole world seemed to quiet down, leaving only him, the gun in his hand, and the target in the distance.

"Now!" Li Qihang shouted. He had used his "future vision" to pinpoint the optimal firing window as the sentry was about to turn around!

"boom!!!"

A muffled gunshot pierced the silent night sky.

The specially made lead bullet, with a sharp whistling sound, like the scythe of death, traveled thousands of meters and pierced the sentry's forehead with perfect accuracy!

The sentry on the watchtower didn't even have time to utter a sound before he fell headfirst to the ground.

"Hit!" Yasopp exclaimed excitedly in a low voice, his face showing an expression of disbelief.

He did it! He really did it! From such a distance, a single shot killed him!

This feeling is wonderful!

"Next target, seven o'clock, coastal artillery gunner, 3,500 meters away..." Li Qihang's voice rang out again, calm and devoid of any emotion.

Yasopp quickly adjusted his state and once again entered that state of complete absorption.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

A series of muffled gunshots rang out in the night.

Every gunshot represents the end of a life and the elimination of a threat.

With Li Qihang's accurate "future predictions" and data support, Yasopp, as if possessed by the Grim Reaper, precisely killed off the sentries and gunners, both overt and covert, on the outskirts of "Sawtooth Island" one by one!

At this moment, his marksmanship truly reached the level of "hitting the bullseye every time from a hundred paces away!"

Those fortifications that Alonso thought were impregnable turned out to be as fragile as paper under Yasopp's long-range sniping!

Through actual combat, Yasopp gained a deeper understanding of his abilities. He knew that he was not just a sharpshooter, but could become the most lethal "eagle eye" on the battlefield!

Li Qihang nodded in approval as he watched Yasopp's increasingly confident and composed demeanor.

"It seems it's time to tailor a training program for Yasopp that focuses on 'ultra-long-range vision' and 'the eye of truth,'" he thought to himself. "Perhaps we could draw inspiration from Hawkeye's wide-field vision in 'Kuroko's Basketball' and Archer's clairvoyance in the 'Fate' series..."

Just after Yasopp cleared away all known threats in the surrounding area, Li Qihang used a signal flare to send the signal to Shanks and others who were lurking in the waters near "Sawtooth Island" to begin the operation.

Upon receiving the signal, Raki Loo, who had been waiting in ambush, let out a deafening roar and, like a mad rhinoceros, leaped from the small boat where he was hiding and jumped directly into the icy sea!

His massive body was surprisingly agile in the sea, and like a torpedo, he charged at high speed toward the fortress gate of "Sawtooth Island"!

As he approached the shore, he suddenly leaped out of the water, splashing water all over himself, and slammed into the fortress gate, which was reinforced with thick wood and steel, like a cannonball!

"Human Bomber!!!" Lucky Roux roared in his signature style!

"BOOM!!!" A deafening roar!

The fortress gate, which was strong enough to withstand the bombardment of small artillery shells, was struck head-on by Raki Lu's terrifying impact, and it dented inward, shattered, and collapsed with a crash!

A huge cloud of smoke billowed out, and the pirates guarding the gate were stunned by the sudden turn of events. Before they could react, they were knocked over by the collapsing gate and flying debris, screaming in agony.

Raki Lu emerged unscathed from the dust, his thick layer of fat and tough muscles perfectly offsetting the impact.

He charged into the fortress like a tiger among sheep, rampaging through the crowd with his massive weight and incredible strength!

He didn't need any fancy moves; the simplest charge, punch, and sweep were enough to knock Alonso's men off their feet, breaking their bones and tendons!

In an instant, chaos erupted inside the fortress, with people crying and screaming, creating utter pandemonium!

Lucky Roux's mission is to create chaos, draw fire, and create the best conditions for Shanks and Ben Beckman to break in!