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

Could there really be such unimaginable life forms in this world?!

This was completely beyond his understanding of the world! Neither the power of Devil Fruits nor the cultivation of Haki seemed to be able to explain the existence of this life form!

This reminded him of the legends about "ancient weapons" and the "blank century" of history that the World Government had deliberately erased.

Could this enormous life form be connected to those lost secrets?

"Order the fleet to anchor temporarily in this area."

Reconnaissance aircraft were dispatched to conduct long-range reconnaissance of the sea area ahead without alerting any targets.

I need to know what's hidden in that thick fog.

Kai's voice regained its usual coldness and composure, but his heart was still in turmoil.

He knew that he had inadvertently touched upon a deeper secret of this world.

These secrets are often accompanied by great dangers and unknown opportunities.

He was awestruck by this unimaginable life form and realized more deeply that the world was far more complex and mysterious than he had imagined.

The power and status he sought might seem insignificant in the face of these truly ancient and great beings.

But this realization did not discourage him; instead, it aroused his stronger desire to explore and conquer.

He will uncover all the secrets of this world! He will seize all unknown powers in his own hands!

The colossal elephant of millennia—the Elephant Lord!

Although Kai didn't know the name yet, he had a vague feeling that he was approaching a huge mystery that could overturn his current understanding.

The core of this mystery lies hidden in that mysterious sea area known as "Zou," shrouded in thick fog.

Kai's fleet remained in the waters surrounding Zou for several days.

The images brought back by the reconnaissance plane were blurry and eerie.

That sea area is shrouded year-round in a peculiar fog that seems capable of interfering with electronic devices.

From high above, one can only vaguely see, in the center of the thick fog, a... a massive, mountain-like, slowly moving dark shadow?!

This discovery further convinced Kai that the vast consciousness he had previously sensed was not an illusion.

Just as he was about to order the fleet to try to approach the thick fog for further investigation, an urgent intelligence report from the Navy Headquarters interrupted his plans.

The contents of the intelligence caused Kai to frown deeply once again.

"Reporting, Admiral! Breaking intelligence! Jack the Drought, one of the 'Three Disasters' under Kaido of the Beasts, led his fleet in a surprise attack on the dream island of Zou a few days ago!"

"Jack's target is Raizo, a retainer of the Kozuki family in Wano Country and a ninja known as the Mist! It is said that Raizo is hiding on Zou Island!"

The inhabitants of Zou Island are a mysterious race known as the "Mink Tribe".

To protect Raizo, they engaged in a fierce battle with Jack and his "Giver" legion!

"The battle lasted for several days. Although the Mink Tribe put up a brave resistance, they were ultimately no match for Jack's strength and the sheer number of people in the Beast Pirates' battle.

Even more despicable, after failing to capture the island, "Drought" Jack went so far as to use a prohibited weapon of mass destruction—a poison gas—manufactured by Caesar Clown, to launch an indiscriminate attack on the entire Zou Island!

"The exact number of casualties on Zou Island is currently unknown, but it is speculated that the Mink Tribe suffered a devastating blow."

Raizo's whereabouts remain unknown.

"And what's even more unexpected is that just as Jack was preparing to deliver the final blow to Zou and completely destroy the entire island, the Straw Hat crew and Trafalgar Law also appeared in Zou! And they clashed with Jack!"

"The specific details of the subsequent battle are currently unknown due to the complete severing of communications in the Zou region."

But one thing is certain: the Straw Hat crew has once again been drawn into a major event that could shake the New World!

Kai listened silently to his subordinate's report, his cold face showing no emotion whatsoever.

But deep within those empty eyes, a chilling coldness and an indescribable...helplessness flashed.

"Drought" Jack! A Mammoth-Morphin Fruit user with a bounty of one billion Berries! One of Kaido's most trusted lieutenants! Known in the New World for his brutality and destructive power!

Kai has always had a clear understanding of the strength of the Kaido Pirates.

But Jack's actions in Zou still gave him a chill.

For the sake of a ninja named Raizo, they didn't hesitate to use weapons of mass destruction to slaughter a peaceful race! This inhuman brutality has once again shattered Kai's understanding of the Beast Pirates.

These monsters under Kaido's command are indeed a bunch of madmen who only know how to destroy and kill!

What gives Kai even more of a headache is... the Straw Hat crew!

These guys are practically synonymous with trouble! Wherever they go, they always manage to get involved in these earth-shattering events!

From Crocodile in Alabasta, to the World Government on Enies Lobby, to Whitebeard in Marineford, then to the New Fish-Man Pirates on Fish-Man Island, Caesar on Punk Hazard, Doflamingo in Dressrosa, and now Jack the Drought, a trusted admiral of the Yonko Kaido!

They seem to have a special "constitution" that allows them to always appear in the most dangerous places at the most critical moments and clash with the most powerful enemies!

Kai even suspected that Straw Hat Luffy might be possessed by some kind of "jinx"? Otherwise, how could he so accurately step on every landmine?

“It’s Straw Hat Luffy again…” Kai’s fingertips tapped lightly on the cold metal armrest, making a dull sound. “They really are persistent.”

He had originally been filled with curiosity and a desire to explore the vast and ancient consciousness on Zou Island.

But now it seems that place has become a hotbed of trouble, the eye of a storm.

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The Straw Hat crew's involvement will undoubtedly make the situation more complicated and chaotic.

Kai doesn't believe that the Straw Hat crew, with their current strength, can directly confront a high-ranking Yonko executive like "Drought" Jack.

This time, they're probably facing another life-or-death situation.

But he also had to admit that the Straw Hat crew always managed to create miracles in desperate situations.

"Order the fleet to temporarily abandon direct reconnaissance of Zou."

The group is strengthening its vigilance in the surrounding waters and closely monitoring any movements in the Zou direction.

Meanwhile, they are gathering the latest intelligence on "Drought" Jack, the Straw Hat Pirates, and the Zou Mink Tribe.

Kai calmly issued the command.

He knew that now was not the best time to intervene in the Zou incident.

He needs more intelligence to assess the direction of the situation and whether there are any opportunities to exploit.

He gained a deeper understanding of the brutality and strength of Kaido's pirate crew.

This further strengthened his resolve to improve his own strength as soon as possible and accumulate sufficient power.

Because he knew that in the future, he would inevitably clash head-on with these true maritime overlords.

By then, he must possess the strength to crush everything!

The Kusawu Incident, like a boulder thrown into the muddy waters of the new world, stirred up ripples.

Related follow-up information also poured into Kai's hands like snowflakes.

"Report, General! According to the latest intelligence, although 'Drought' Jack used poison gas weapons on Zou Island and caused great damage to the Mink Tribe, he failed to find the ninja Raizo."

The timely arrival of the Straw Hat crew and Trafalgar Law, along with Zou's mysterious counterattack at a crucial moment, ultimately forced Jack's fleet to temporarily retreat!

"Zephalos's counterattack?!"

Kai raised an eyebrow slightly.

He recalled the vast and ancient consciousness he had previously sensed, and that sorrowful "voice".

Could it be that the master of that consciousness is the legendary thousand-year-old giant elephant—Zedustra? And it actually possesses the power to defeat "Drought" Jack?!

This discovery reignited Kai's interest in Zou.

"go on."

Kai's voice remained calm.

"Yes! Intelligence indicates that after helping the Mink Tribe resolve the gas crisis and treating the wounded, the Straw Hat crew successfully met with Raizo, the ninja hiding deep within the Whale Forest."

Raizo is so important not only because he is a retainer of the Kozuki family of Wano Country, but also because... he knows a crucial secret about the 'Poneglyphs'!

"Historical text?!"

Kai's pupils suddenly contracted!

This word, like a spell, touched the most sensitive nerve deep within his heart!

Poneglyphs! Those indestructible stone tablets written in ancient script! It is said that they record the true history of the "Void Century" and the whereabouts of the "Ancient Weapons"! And deciphering these Poneglyphs is the key to reaching the final island "Laugh Tale," finding the legendary treasure "ONE PIECE," and becoming the next "Pirate King"!

Kai's knowledge of the Poneglyphs mostly comes from top-secret files within the Navy, as well as scattered information he has gathered through various channels.

He knew that the World Government had always adopted the strictest prohibition and blockade policies regarding the study of historical texts.

Anyone who attempts to interpret or disseminate the contents of the historical text will be considered a serious provocation against the World Government and will be relentlessly hunted down!

The tragedy of O'Hara is the most painful lesson!

Nico Robin, the archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, is the sole survivor of Ohara! She is also the only person in the world capable of deciphering ancient scripts!

This realization instantly stirred up a complex and indescribable emotion within Kai.

Is it intense interest? Or deep vigilance? Or perhaps a... hidden desire for unknown power beneath a cold exterior?

"The intelligence also reveals that a red Poneglyph is hidden deep within the Whale Forest of Zou! This red Poneglyph is called a 'Road Poneglyph'! There are only four in the world! Only by collecting all four Road Poneglyphs and deciphering the four locations they indicate can the exact location of the final island, 'Laugh Tale,' be finally determined!"