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

But he paid no attention to the stares of others, focusing only on tracking the increasingly clear scent of the thief.

He was incredibly fast, his figure moving like a ghost through the narrow, dirty alleyways.

He can sense every corner and every obstacle in advance, and can even predict stray dogs or drunkards that suddenly rush out from the side, thus easily avoiding them.

To the onlookers, his movements made him seem less like a blind man and more like a ghost who knew the place inside and out.

Finally, in a dead-end alley filled with garbage, Kai cornered the thief who was smugly counting his stolen Berries.

He was a thin man with shifty eyes.

Startled by Kai's sudden appearance, he quickly hid the money and dagger behind his back and shouted, his voice trembling with fear, "What...what do you want? This is Red Scorpion Gang territory!"

Kai didn't speak, but just stared at him with those empty eyes, approaching him step by step.

The icy aura and invisible pressure emanating from him made the thief feel as if he were being watched by a venomous snake, and his legs began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Give me back my things."

"Kay's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable chill."

The thief tried to argue, but seeing Kai's posture as if he might attack at any moment, and sensing the danger emanating from him, he ultimately chickened out.

Trembling, he handed over Bailey and the dagger, then scrambled away.

Chapter 47 Fujitora Receives a Conscription Order!

Kai didn't feel any relief after getting his things back.

This theft served as a wake-up call for him, making him realize that even if his strength has increased, he must never let his guard down.

After resolving the theft, Kai needs to figure out how to earn a living.

He can't rely on the little money Fujitora left behind forever.

He recalled his previous experience of taking "jobs" on that chaotic island.

Perhaps we could try it here?

Using his intuition, he found a small tavern near the slums that looked decent but wasn't doing very well.

He went inside and asked the tavern owner, who looked worried, if there was anything he could do to help, and that he could be paid with food or a small amount of Berries.

The tavern owner sized him up a few times and noticed that although he was blind, he had a calm demeanor, unlike an ordinary beggar. So, with a try-it-and-see attitude, he gave him a small task—to help him collect a long-overdue payment at the fish market.

It is said that the debtor is a ruthless fishmonger with some influence in the fish market, who has several thugs under his command and is very difficult to deal with.

Kai accepted the task.

He arrived at the fish market and, relying on the description provided by the shop owner and his own keen senses, quickly found the bullying fishmonger.

As expected, the other party was arrogant and refused to acknowledge the debt, even sending his thugs to drive Kai away.

Kai did not take direct action as he had done before.

He recalled Fujitora's teachings and his experience in Yakusen Town.

He first used his Observation Haki to sense that the bullying fishmonger seemed to be very afraid of a minor official in charge of fish market taxes.

Then, when the minor official was inspecting the fish market, he "coincidentally" appeared in front of the bully fishmonger's stall and loudly and clearly questioned the debtor about the outstanding payment, deliberately attracting the official's attention.

The bullying fishmonger, feeling guilty and afraid of being discovered by the clerk, softened his attitude and, although still reluctant, eventually paid the overdue payment to Kai.

Kai took the recovered payment and returned to the tavern.

The boss was both surprised and delighted, never expecting that this seemingly unremarkable blind man would actually accomplish this task.

He not only paid the agreed-upon fee, but also gave Kai a complimentary sumptuous dinner.

Through this experience, Kai realized that while strength is important, sometimes using wisdom and insight into people's hearts can solve problems more effectively.

In the following days, Kai took on several more similar small tasks.

Sometimes he helps people find lost items, sometimes he delivers messages that are not convenient to disclose, and sometimes he even temporarily acts as a bodyguard, escorting a businessman safely through the area of ​​gang warfare (that experience made him feel the danger of the island again, but it also made him more skilled at using his senses to protect himself in the chaos).

These experiences deepened his understanding of Silver Sand Island and made him more adept at using Observation Haki for reconnaissance, prediction, and maneuvering.

He is no longer as impulsive as before, and has learned to carefully observe (perceive) and analyze the pros and cons before taking action, and choose the most appropriate response based on the situation.

He also learned to be more cautious in dealing with people, distinguishing between those with whom he could cooperate to a certain extent and those with whom he should keep his distance.

Although he is still alone and still has to be vigilant at all times, Kai feels that he is gradually adapting to this complex and dangerous environment.

He was like a tree growing in a crack, diligently absorbing nutrients and honing himself to prepare for facing even greater storms in the future.

He is completing Fujitora-senpai's test step by step.

Just as Kai was gradually adapting to the rhythm of acting alone on Silver Sand Island and barely making a living on his own, Fujitora returned.

He appeared as silently as he left, as if he had never left at all.

Kai only sensed that familiar and powerful, mountain-like, steady aura when he returned to that simple bridge arch one day.

"senior.

Kai bowed respectfully.

"Ok.

Fujitora nodded, glancing at Kai and seemingly satisfied with his condition over the past few days.

"It seems you can handle things quite well on your own."

"

However, Kai keenly sensed that Fujitora-senpai's aura seemed somewhat different this time around.

He remained as composed and powerful as ever, but there seemed to be an added... indescribable solemnity and determination within him.

Sure enough, that night, when the two were resting in a secluded place again, Fujitora took out something.

Kai sensed that it was a letter made of a special material, covered with a faint but majestic energy seal—the highest-level secret seal of the World Government!

Fujitora didn't open it immediately, but instead gently stroked the letter with his fingers, falling into a long silence.

Kai could clearly sense the subtle changes in his inner emotions—a sense of solemnity, contemplation, and a certain degree of resistance, but ultimately, it all seemed to transform into a kind of almost fatalistic, heavy determination.

“Kai,” Fujitora finally spoke, his voice lower than usual, “there are some things I feel I should let you know.”

"

Kai felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that what his senior was about to say was probably no small matter.

Fujitora slowly said, "I have received a summons from the World Government."

He didn’t specify the details, but Kai immediately connected it to Fujitora’s earlier remarks about changes in the world order and internal naval issues.

"The world is on the eve of a dramatic transformation."

"Fujitora's tone was tinged with emotion, "The Great Pirate Era is surging with waves, and various forces are eager to make their move. The existing order is already on the verge of collapse."

In response to the impending storm, the World Government is recruiting powerful individuals on an unprecedented scale in an attempt to consolidate its strength.

"

He paused, looked at Kai (in his perception), his eyes filled with complex emotions: "And I am also on their conscription list."

They want me... to join the navy and become a 'sharp blade' in their hands.

"

Kai's heart skipped a beat.

Joining the Navy? Senior Fujitora is going to join the Navy?

Fujitora seemed to know what Kai was thinking and continued to explain, "I have no goodwill toward the World Government."

He was particularly disgusted by the actions of some of his naval subordinates.

However…” His tone shifted, carrying a heavy resolve, “If we want to change this world that is already terminally ill, if we want to realize the ‘benevolent justice’ in my heart, simply shouting outside the system, or punishing small fry piecemeal like we are doing now, is far from enough.”

Chapter 48 Making enemies of everyone!

"Sometimes, to cut off the roots of decay, you have to go deep inside."

To establish a new order, one must first acquire the power to change the old one.

"Fujitora's voice was deep and powerful, "Therefore, I have decided to accept this summons."

Joining the Navy is not about pledging allegiance to the World Government, but about... trying to drive some real change from within.

Even if this path is full of thorns, controversy, and may even... require a huge price to pay.

"

Fujitora's words exploded in Kai's ears like a thunderclap.

He understood Fujitora's ideals and determination, and admired his courage to venture into the lion's den and try to change things from within.

But...the Navy...

Kai recalled the arrogant and hostile naval officer he had met in Medicine Spring Town, the rumors about the darkness and corruption within the navy, and even his own past as a pirate (though forced into it), and the experience of being easily abandoned.

Does Fujitora's joining the Navy mean... their future paths will diverge completely? Perhaps even become adversaries?

Fujitora seemed to sense Kai's inner turmoil and doubts. He sighed and said, "Kai, the choice I made is my own 'way'."

You don't need to be bothered by this, and you certainly don't need to follow suit.