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

At the same time, report the situation to Navy Headquarters, saying... Hawkeye Mihawk has abandoned the island and fled, his whereabouts unknown.

Kai's voice regained its usual coldness and composure.

He knew that this result might displease Fleet Admiral Akainu.

But this is also the wisest, yet most unavoidable, choice under the current circumstances.

The mission to capture Hawkeye Mihawk has to be put on hold for now.

But Kai felt no frustration whatsoever.

Because he knew that his "confrontation" with Hawkeye Mihawk was far from over.

One day, he will become stronger.

One day, he will stand before the world's greatest swordsman once again.

At that time, he will use his sword (or rather, his domineering aura and ability) to have a fair and square showdown with Hawkeye Mihawk, a true ultimate duel to determine who is the strongest in the world!

Kai's gaze was fixed on the distant spot where Hawkeye Mihawk had disappeared, his empty eyes burning with a fierce, almost tangible, fighting spirit!

After a brief but thrilling "standoff" with Hawkeye Mihawk on Kraigana Island, Kai did not immediately lead his fleet away.

He knew all too well that the task of capturing the former Shichibukai would not be accomplished overnight.

Although Hawkeye Mihawk has temporarily avoided combat, it doesn't mean he will disappear forever.

Kai ordered the fleet to conduct a thorough search and surveillance operation in the waters near Kraigana Island for several days, in an attempt to find any clues that Hawkeye Mihawk might have left behind, or to predict his next move.

However, Hawkeye Mihawk came and went like the wind, leaving no trace whatsoever.

Kai was not surprised by this.

If a top-tier expert like Hawkeye is determined to conceal his whereabouts, even the Navy's intelligence network would find it difficult to track him down.

After confirming that Hawkeye Mihawk could not be found in a short time, Kai had to temporarily abandon the pursuit of him.

He truthfully reported the situation on Klaigana Island and the news of Hawkeye Mihawk's "abandonment and escape" to the Navy Headquarters.

Just as he had expected, Fleet Admiral Akainu, upon learning of the result, did not directly express his anger, but his tone was filled with obvious dissatisfaction and disappointment.

He strictly ordered Kai to continue to closely monitor Hawkeye Mihawk's movements and to take immediate action once he was spotted.

After ending communications with the Navy Headquarters, Kai did not immediately lead the fleet back.

He knew that the mission to hunt down the former Shichibukai was not limited to just one target: Hawkeye Mihawk.

According to the latest instructions from the Navy Headquarters, the abolition of the Seven Warlords system has caused severe turmoil among various forces in the New World. The Navy must arrest all former Seven Warlords as soon as possible to stabilize the situation and deter troublemakers.

Therefore, Kai's next target was quickly identified—"Empress" Boa Hancock, and the Amazon Lily, the island of Daughters that she ruled!

Amazon Lily is a mysterious island deep in the Calm Belt, inhabited by the valiant and warlike female warriors of the Nine Serpents tribe. They live in seclusion, do not intermarry with outsiders, and are extremely averse to men.

Boa Hancock, the "Empress," is the queen of the Kuja tribe and the captain of the Kuja Pirates.

She possesses an unparalleled beauty hailed as "the most beautiful woman in the world," as well as the Sweet-Sweet Fruit ability to petrify anyone who harbors evil intentions towards her.

More importantly, she is also a rare possessor of Conqueror's Haki! In terms of strength, she is also among the top level of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Hunting down Empress Hancock is no less difficult than hunting down Hawkeye Mihawk! In some ways, it's even more challenging!

Because Empress Hancock is not just a powerful individual; behind her stands the entire Kuja tribe and Amazon Lily! Those valiant Amazon Lily warriors are fiercely loyal to their Empress and fearless in the face of death! If the Navy launches an attack on Amazon Lily, they will inevitably encounter the fiercest resistance!

Moreover, Amazon Lily is located in the Calm Belt, a nesting ground for large sea kings, making it difficult for ordinary naval warships to pass safely.

Even with seastone embedded in the bottom of naval warships, it is not possible to completely avoid attacks from sea kings.

What's even more troubling for Kai is... Empress Hancock and that damn Straw Hat Luffy who always gets him into trouble seem to have some kind of... unclear, ambiguous relationship?!

According to top-secret intelligence from within the Navy, during the Marineford War, Empress Hancock secretly helped Straw Hat Luffy on multiple occasions, even at the cost of betraying the World Government and becoming an enemy of the Navy!

If the Navy takes action against Amazon Lily this time, will Empress Hancock once again do something outrageous for Straw Hat Luffy? And will Straw Hat Luffy come to Amazon Lily's aid after receiving the news?

These are all variables that Kai must consider when formulating his operational plans.

"Command the fleet to adjust course. Target—the Calm Belt, Amazon Lily!"

Kai's voice, cold and decisive, rang out from the flagship's bridge.

He knew it would be a tough battle.

A tough battle filled with unknowns and challenges.

But he had no other choice.

In order to complete the mission of the Navy Headquarters, to accumulate enough merit, and to realize his unknown ambition, he must rise to the challenge!

Under Kai's command, the naval fleet cautiously entered the perilous Calm Belt.

The Doldrums, as the name suggests, are a region where there is no wind all year round, and the sea surface is as calm as a giant mirror.

But precisely because of this, it has become a paradise for countless large sea kings.

Kai's fleet, although the bottoms of the ships are inlaid with seastone, can effectively shield the aura of Devil Fruit users and have a certain deterrent effect on Sea Kings.

However, after entering the Calm Belt, they were still attacked by Sea Kings several times.

Those enormous, bizarre sea kings, as big as mountains, suddenly burst out of the deep sea, attacking the navy's warships with their sharp teeth and huge tentacles.

In an instant, cannon fire roared, water splashed everywhere, and a bloody storm swept across the sea.

Kai stood expressionless at the bow, calmly directing the fleet in a counterattack.

His powerful Observation Haki allows him to sense the Sea King's attack intentions and weaknesses in advance, thus directing the gunners to carry out precise strikes.

Under his command, the naval fleet successfully repelled wave after wave of Sea King attacks. Although several warships suffered some damage, there were no major casualties.

After several days of arduous sailing, a huge island, full of exotic charm and primitive atmosphere, covered by dense tropical rainforest, like a paradise, finally came into view of the fleet.

That is... Amazon Lily, Daughter Island!

Kai could clearly sense a powerful, wild, and fighting spirit emanating from that island, emanating from a woman!

Among them, the most eye-catching is undoubtedly the powerful aura of "Empress" Boa Hancock, which is as noble and aloof as a queen, yet carries a hint of alluring and dangerous charm!

"Order the fleet to deploy in a fan-shaped encirclement formation in the waters surrounding Daughter Island! All combat units, enter high alert status! Without my order, no one is allowed to land on the island or open fire!"

Kai's voice was transmitted to every warship via the Den Den Mushi (communication phone).

He knew that the defenses of Daughter Island were far more robust than they appeared.

The warriors of the Nine Serpent Clan are skilled in using bows and arrows and their domineering aura. Their attacks are often unexpected and difficult to defend against.

A hasty landing on the island would only put us in a passive position.

He needs to devise a meticulous tactic, leveraging the navy's superior manpower and technological weaponry, along with his own formidable strength, to... encircle and annihilate Daughter Island!

Just as Kai's fleet completed its encirclement deployment in the waters surrounding Daughter Island, an unexpected change occurred!

Suddenly, from the towering, palace-like building on Daughter Island, a huge, heart-shaped arrow, shimmering with pink light, shot out!

That arrow was no ordinary arrow, but rather the long-range attack form of "Fragrant Kick"—"Captive Arrow"—formed from Empress Hancock's Love-Love Fruit power!

It streaked across the sky at a speed too fast for the naked eye to perceive, carrying with it an intoxicating fragrance and a chilling petrifying power, and hurtled toward the flagship where Kai was!

"Um?!"

Kai's pupils suddenly contracted!

He could clearly sense the terrifying petrifying power contained within that pink, heart-shaped arrow! Once struck by it, even steel would instantly turn into cold stone!

How domineering! What a bizarre ability!

Is this the power of "Empress" Boa Hancock?!

A sense of seriousness flashed through Kai's mind.

But he didn't panic at all.

Just as the "Arrow of the Captives" was about to strike the flagship, Kai's figure appeared like a ghost in the trajectory of the arrow!

A cold glint flashed in his empty eyes!

Ice Age - Absolute Zero!

With a cold, low shout, a terrifying chill, capable of freezing everything, suddenly erupted from Kai's body!

The air in front of him instantly condensed into countless ice crystals that shimmered with a cold light!

The pink heart-shaped arrow, carrying terrifying petrifying power, was instantly frozen in mid-air upon contact with this extreme cold! It transformed into a crystal-clear, shimmering pink... ice sculpture arrow?!

Immediately afterwards, Kai extended his right hand, which was gloved in black, and gently flicked it on the ice-carved arrow!

"Crack!"

With a crisp cracking sound, the "Arrow of the Captives," once full of danger and allure, shattered like fragile glass, turning into a pile of shimmering pink ice shards that drifted into the air.

Chapter 145 Naval Academy-wide Initiation Ceremony - Yamato!

“Boa Hancock…” Kai’s gaze fell on the towering palace on Amazon Lily, a cold, provocative smile playing on his lips. “Is this your way of hospitality? How… enthusiastic.”

He knew that this battle was inevitable.

And he was ready to fight a life-or-death battle against the legendary "Empress" and her Nine Serpent Clan warriors!

The turmoil on Daughter Island has only just begun.

After Kai deflected Empress Hancock's "Arrow of the Captives," he did not immediately order a general offensive.