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

"

“At the same time,” Kai continued, “I will find a way to secretly protect that most important batch of medicinal materials that are to be handed over to the Navy.”

As long as this batch of medicinal herbs remains, the town's connection with the navy will not be severed.

As for the other medicinal herbs... perhaps we can feign compliance to buy time, or use some as bait to create the illusion of unequal distribution of spoils among the pirates.

"

"The ultimate goal is to eliminate the threat of these pirates and preserve the town and the crucial medicinal herbs, while minimizing large-scale bloodshed."

Of course, if the plan fails, or if the pirates insist on destroying the town, then I can only... fight to the best of my ability.

"

Kai's plan was clearly the result of careful consideration.

It is no longer just a simple surge of passion, but a combination of situational analysis, application of one's own abilities, and consideration of the consequences.

He tried to find a delicate balance between "benevolence and righteousness" and "reality".

After listening to Kai's plan, Fujitora slowly nodded, a hint of approval in his eyes (sense): "Hmm, that's quite a thorough consideration."

They know how to assess the situation, avoid acting rashly, and never lose their sense of responsibility.

well.

Then do as you wish.

Remember, I'm nearby.

If things are beyond saving, there's no need to stubbornly persist.

"

With Fujitora's approval and support, Kai felt much more at ease.

He bowed to Fujitora again, then turned and, like a cheetah blending into the shadows, stealthily made his way towards the port where the pirates were based.

A battle of wits and brute force is about to unfold.

Kai's plan was far more complex and dangerous to execute than imagined.

He first used his precise perception of the environment to figure out the defenses of the pirate camp and the approximate location where they stored the looted goods (including some of the medicinal herbs from the town that they had already plundered).

Then, under the cover of night, he sneaked into the outer perimeter of the pirate camp like a ghost.

Instead of taking direct action, he used his Observation Haki to detect the blind spots and moments of mental lapse of the pirate henchmen on night watch.

He silently moved some stones, making strange noises; or he imitated the growl of some wild beast, coming from different directions to create an atmosphere of panic.

At the same time, he used his faint sense of airflow to blow some plant powder with a pungent smell (which he had collected in the forest) with the wind towards a certain area of ​​the pirate camp, causing a commotion and chaos.

Although these small actions did not cause any real harm, they successfully aroused the pirates' vigilance and suspicion.

Some pirates, who already harbored ulterior motives and distrusted each other, began to suspect that other forces were targeting them, or that their own people were trying to sabotage them during the chaos.

The atmosphere in the camp became tense and eerie.

Immediately afterwards, Kai risked sneaking into the vicinity of the tent where valuables were stored.

Instead of touching the treasure, he quietly moved a few packets of relatively low-value medicinal herbs to a corner that looked like the private space of some minor leader.

Then, he deliberately left some traces that could easily lead to misunderstandings.

After doing all this, Kai quietly retreated, hiding in the shadows, silently observing (sensing) the development of events.

Sure enough, the next morning, when the pirates discovered that the place where they kept their valuables had been disturbed and that some medicinal herbs had "disappeared," only to be "found" in the private stash of a minor leader, the internal conflicts among the pirates were instantly ignited!

"Damn it! I knew someone was up to no good!"

"It must have been you who did this last night!"

"Bullshit! This is a frame-up!"

Arguments, accusations, and even small-scale brawls quickly broke out in the pirate camp.

Although the internal strife did not escalate further under the strong suppression of the pirate leader, the seeds of suspicion and distrust had been sown, and the morale and cohesion of the entire pirate crew were significantly affected.

Kai's plan can be said to have achieved initial success.

He successfully created chaos and weakened the pirates' overall strength.

However, he still underestimated the cunning and strength of the pirate leader.

The burly pirate captain, wielding a spiked club, may have seemed reckless, but he was actually quite shrewd.

He quickly realized that the chaos in the camp was not accidental, and that someone must be behind it.

He increased vigilance and began a thorough investigation.

Although Kai hid himself very well, he still inadvertently revealed a trace of his presence when he tried to approach the port to investigate the pirate ship. He was caught by the highly vigilant pirate captain!

"There he is! Catch that culprit!" the pirate captain roared, personally leading several of his most elite men to flank Kai in the direction he was hiding!

The scheme was exposed, and the retreat was cut off! Kai knew that a tough battle was ultimately unavoidable!

He stopped hiding and suddenly rushed out of his hiding place to meet the pursuing pirates head-on! He had to eliminate as many enemies as possible before he was completely surrounded!

The battle breaks out instantly!

Kai pushed his speed and perception to the limit, dodging and weaving like a butterfly amidst the attacks of several elite pirates.

His short knife flashed up and down, each strike aimed straight for vital points.

With his previous experience and Fujitora's guidance, he is now fighting more efficiently and deadly.

Within a few breaths, two elite pirates were severely injured and fell to the ground.

But that pirate leader was no ordinary man! His spiked club was powerful and heavy, and when he swung it, it was incredibly strong. Although his speed wasn't top-notch, his strength was terrifying, and it subtly blocked most of Kai's evasive space.

Kai had to constantly devote some of his energy to dealing with his attacks, leaving him unable to focus on eliminating the other minions.

Chapter 42 The Junior Will Remember

The battle reached a stalemate.

Kai used his familiarity with the environment (he had already memorized the terrain near the port) to constantly change positions, using containers, abandoned anchors, and even piles of fishing nets as cover and obstacles to deal with the pirates.

He fought with extraordinary tenacity, and every counterattack made the pirates pay the price, but his own stamina was also being rapidly depleted, and he was getting more and more wounds.

Just when Kai felt he was about to collapse and be overwhelmed by the pirate captain's storm of attacks, a sudden change occurred!

The pirate captain, who was grinning and brandishing his spiked club, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Kai, suddenly slipped! As if tripped by something, he staggered, and his powerful attack lost its aim, the spiked club whistling as it crashed into the open ground!

This mistake was simply unbelievable for a seasoned pirate captain! But he himself couldn't figure out what happened. He only felt as if a weak but extremely precise downward force suddenly appeared under his feet, causing him to lose his balance instantly.

How could such a fleeting opportunity escape Kaina's highly focused perception!

"Now!" A cold glint flashed in Kai's eyes (and in his heart). Ignoring the pain from his wounds, he forcefully activated the remaining power within him, and his body shot out like a cannonball! The short sword in his hand, infused with all his will and perception, transformed into a cold light that tore through the air with a soft swoosh!

This time, it wasn't the arm anymore, but a precise and deep stab into the side of the pirate captain's seemingly solid chest, avoiding the obstruction of the ribs, and going all the way to the hilt!

"Uh...ah..." The pirate captain's sinister smile froze instantly, replaced by incredulous astonishment and intense pain.

He looked down at the dagger stuck in his chest, opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he only spat out a mouthful of blood, and his tall body collapsed to the ground, completely lifeless.

Kai, having landed a successful blow, was almost completely exhausted. Leaning on his still-dripping dagger, he knelt on the ground, panting heavily.

The remaining pirate henchmen were terrified when they saw their leader killed. They lost all will to fight and scattered in all directions, screaming.

Kai did not chase after them.

He knew the threat had been eliminated.

He slowly raised his head and focused his senses on the top of a lighthouse not far away.

He knew that the pirate leader's "misstep" was by no means accidental.

Although the force was so weak that it was almost imperceptible, he could clearly feel the gravity fluctuations contained within it, which were exactly the same as those of Fujitora!

Clearly, at the most crucial moment, Fujitora-senpai intervened slightly, creating the winning opportunity for him.

Kai was filled with gratitude.

He struggled to his feet and bowed deeply toward the lighthouse.

Soon after, Kai dragged his exhausted body back to Fujitora's side and gave a detailed report of the entire process, including his initial plan, the twists and turns in the middle, the final battle, and his gratitude for Fujitora's help.

He also frankly reflected on his shortcomings in the plan, such as underestimating the opponent's cunning and not handling certain aspects of the battle perfectly.

Fujitora listened quietly, a gentle smile appearing on his face: "Yes, although the process was bumpy, the result was acceptable."

I am very pleased that you were able to remain calm in the face of danger, and when your strategy failed, you decisively fought back, and you grew in the process.

"

He paused, then continued, "Remember, while strategies are good, they are ultimately just supplementary."

One's own strength is the foundation for standing in the world.

At the same time, we must understand that life is unpredictable, and plans can never keep up with changes.

Maintaining a flexible, adaptable, and resilient mindset is more important than any meticulously planned strategy.

"

"Yes, senior's teachings will be kept in mind by this junior."