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

He knew that the Empress's strength was far more than just ranged attacks.

Her petrification ability, as well as her rare Conqueror's Haki, are extremely threatening.

He needed a more meticulous plan to minimize naval casualties and ensure the successful capture of the Empress.

"Order all ships to remain on high alert! Be wary of long-range attacks from the island! At the same time, release reconnaissance Den Den Mushi to conduct detailed reconnaissance of the terrain and troop deployments within Amazon Lily!"

Kai's voice was calmly transmitted through the Den Den Mushi (communication phone).

He knew that intelligence was the key to victory in the war.

However, the defenses of Daughter Island were far more robust than he had imagined.

Those Nine Serpent warriors seemed to be very familiar with the navy's reconnaissance methods.

The reconnaissance Den Den Mushi released by the Navy were shot down one by one by the girls with arrows coated with Haki as soon as they approached the coastline of Amazon Lily.

Clearly, it is impossible to obtain intelligence about the interior of Daughter Island through conventional reconnaissance methods.

Kai's brow furrowed slightly.

It seems he can only rely on his own Observation Haki.

He slowly closed his eyes, letting his mind sink into a state of clarity.

His senses, like an invisible tide, spread towards Daughter Island.

He could clearly "see" that countless agile and perceptive female figures were hidden in the dense tropical rainforest of Daughter Island.

They held bows and arrows, wore animal skins, and watched the naval fleet on the sea with wary eyes.

They all exuded a powerful aura, full of wildness and fighting spirit.

In the heart of the island, within that magnificent palace-like building, he sensed the noble and powerful aura of Empress Boa Hancock, a presence befitting a queen.

She was surrounded by her two younger sisters, Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold, as well as the other core members of the Kuja Pirates.

They appear to be discussing how to deal with the naval invasion.

Kai could even "hear" Empress Hancock's voice, filled with arrogance and disdain:

"Hmph! A mere navy dares to set foot on my territory! They're truly... courting death!"

"Sister is right! Our Nine Serpent Clan warriors will never allow these 683 filthy men to defile the sanctity of Daughter Island!"

"That's right! Let them taste the power of our Nine Serpent Archery!"

A cold smile curved at the corners of Kai's mouth.

It seems that the possibility of a peaceful resolution no longer exists.

Since that's the case, then the only option is... to conquer this unruly island of women by force!

"Order all ships to prepare their main guns! Target: Daughter Island coastal defense facilities! Fire warning shots!"

Kai opened his eyes and decisively issued the attack command.

He intends to use the Navy's overwhelming firepower to destroy Amazon Lily's will to resist!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

With a series of deafening roars, dozens of main guns of the naval fleet roared simultaneously!

Countless shells, trailing long plumes of flame, streaked across the sky like a meteor shower, crashing heavily onto the coastline of Daughter Island!

In an instant, the earth shook and dust billowed everywhere! The coastal defenses of Daughter Island were instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire under the intense bombardment of the navy!

However, just as the navy's gunfire ceased and Kai thought that Amazon Lily's will to resist had been destroyed, another incident occurred!

Suddenly, countless arrows, gleaming with Armament Haki and as cunning as venomous snakes, shot out from the dense rainforest of Amazon Lily!

These arrows weren't aimed at naval warships, but... at the sky?!

What surprised Kai even more was that the arrows shot into the sky, after reaching a certain height, seemed to have eyes, curved in a strange arc, and then rained down on the deck of the naval fleet like raindrops!

"Is that Kuja's 'Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart'?! All personnel on alert! Activate the protective shield!"

Kai's expression changed slightly!

He knew that this was an extremely unique archery technique of the Nine Serpent Clan, which could use domineering energy and special skills to change the direction of the arrow in the air, attacking the enemy from an unexpected angle! It was impossible to defend against!

Although the naval soldiers were well-trained, they still seemed somewhat flustered when faced with this bizarre attack.

Although most warships activated their protective shields in time, they managed to withstand most of the arrow attacks.

However, some warships' protective shields were still breached, and the naval soldiers on the deck screamed as they were struck by arrows coated with baee and fell into pools of blood.

"Damn it! These women are so troublesome!"

A flash of anger crossed Kai's eyes.

He hadn't expected that the resistance from Daughter Island would be so tenacious and... cunning!

It seems impossible to take over this island easily.

"Order the Marines to prepare for a forced landing! I want to personally meet this legendary 'Empress'!"

Kai's voice was cold and firm, carrying an unquestionable authority.

He knew that only by taking action himself could he end this battle as quickly as possible!

The Navy's pursuit of the former Shichibukai was destined to be anything but smooth sailing from the very beginning.

These once-powerful pirates, who dominated the New World, each possessed extremely strong personal abilities, as well as intricate networks of connections and unpredictable movements.

In the process of pursuing Hawkeye Mihawk, Kai's pursuit was temporarily put on hold due to Mihawk's deliberate avoidance of battle, but he also deeply experienced the terrifying strength of the world's greatest swordsman.

If a direct confrontation were to break out, even he wouldn't be entirely confident of escaping unscathed.

In the process of pursuing Empress Boa Hancock, they encountered fierce resistance from the entire Kuja tribe and the warriors of Amazon Lily.

Those valiant female warriors, combined with the Empress's bizarre petrification ability and Conqueror's Haki, caused considerable trouble for the naval fleet.

Although Kai ultimately succeeded in suppressing Amazon Lily's resistance thanks to his own strength and the overall advantage of the Navy, and engaged in a thrilling head-on confrontation with Empress Hancock.

In that battle, Kai witnessed the terrifying power of the Empress's Love-Love Fruit.

That power that can petrify anyone with evil intentions is almost unsolvable.

Even he, when faced with the Empress's stunningly beautiful face that could captivate all beings and the alluring aura she deliberately exuded, had to remain highly vigilant at all times, lest he lose his composure and be petrified by her.

While the Empress's Conqueror's Haki isn't as destructive as that of the Four Emperors, it's still enough to instantly scare ordinary Marine soldiers away from their will to fight.

What makes things even more difficult for Kai is the ambiguous relationship between Empress Hancock and Straw Hat Luffy.

At a crucial moment in the battle, the Empress surprisingly showed a resolute attitude of fighting to the death with the Navy, claiming that she was "to protect Amazon Lily, which Luffy loves deeply," and even went so far as to use a powerful attack that could affect the entire island.

This forced Kai to be more cautious when attacking, fearing that he might actually destroy Amazon Lily, thereby enraging the lawless Straw Hat Luffy and causing even greater trouble.

Ultimately, after a hard-fought battle, Kai successfully defeated Empress Hancock (through some tactical and psychological maneuvering) and took control of the Amazon Lily situation.

But he also keenly sensed that Empress Hancock did not seem to have truly submitted.

She chose to endure and feign compliance temporarily in order to protect her country and people.

Her hatred for the Navy and the World Government only intensified.

Moreover, during the battle, Kai also vaguely sensed that other forces were secretly watching and interfering.

For example, the elusive revolutionary army seemed to show unusual concern for the safety of Daughter Island.

Besides Hawkeye and Boa Hancock, the Navy's pursuit of the other former Shichibukai is also fraught with difficulties and challenges.

Bucky the Joker, that seemingly weak and witty guy, has managed to escape danger multiple times while being pursued by the Navy, thanks to his incomprehensible "luck" and "leadership charisma," as well as the powerful and loyal members of his "Bucky Delivery" company. He even continues to expand his power amidst the chaos.

Although Bartholomew Kuma, the "Tyrant," has been rescued by the Revolutionary Army, the World Government has not given up its pursuit of him.

However, the bear's whereabouts vanished without a trace, as if a stone had sunk into the sea.

His Paw-Paw Fruit ability, which can reflect all damage and fatigue, and his Pacifista body modified by Vegapunk and equipped with laser weapons, make him an extremely dangerous and difficult target.

"Gecko" Moria, the Shadow-Shadow Fruit user who created countless nightmares on Thriller Bark, mysteriously disappeared after the Marineford War.

There are rumors that he was secretly eliminated by Doflamingo.

There are also rumors that he has allied himself with a more powerful force and is secretly gathering strength in preparation for revenge.

Regardless of the truth, he is like a ghost lurking in the darkness, ready to reappear at any moment and bring new disasters to the world.

The Navy's pursuit of the former Shichibukai is progressing slowly and facing numerous difficulties.

These great pirates are all like cunning foxes and ferocious wolves. They are not only powerful, but also have extensive connections, are elusive, and are very familiar with the Navy's pursuit methods.

Kai also encountered various obstacles during the mission.

Sometimes, it's sudden interference from other pirate forces.

Those pirate crews with intricate connections to the former Seven Warlords of the Sea, or those ambitious individuals who want to take advantage of the chaos, will jump out at crucial moments and cause trouble for the Navy's pursuit.

Sometimes, it's the complex terrain and harsh environment.

The islands of the New World are strange and varied, with unpredictable climates.

Many former Shichibukai chose to establish their bases on islands that were easy to defend and difficult to attack, with harsh environments, which brought great difficulties to the Navy's landing and operations.

Sometimes, they even encounter non-cooperation and obstruction from within the navy.

Some naval officers, perhaps because of past acquaintances with certain former Shichibukai, or because they disagree with the World Government's decision to abolish the Shichibukai system, may slack off during missions or even secretly tip off former Shichibukai.