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

As for the Straw Hat crew… Kai sensed that Luffy and the others were trapped in a severely flooded area of ​​the city! Although their auras were still strong, they had become noticeably weaker and more chaotic, suggesting they were experiencing significant trouble!

Is it because they can't find a safe haven? Or are they trapped by something?

Kai frowned.

Although he decided to distance himself from the Straw Hat Pirates, he couldn't help but feel a faint, extremely slight worry deep down when he sensed that they might be in danger.

No, this has nothing to do with me.

He immediately dismissed the thought.

They have their destiny, and I have my path.

He stopped paying attention to the Straw Hat crew's presence and continued to focus on finding his own safe haven.

Finally, he found the top of a clock tower that was extremely high and had an exceptionally sturdy structure, and settled down there temporarily.

Standing atop the clock tower amidst the raging storm, overlooking the city below ravaged by floods and resembling a living hell, Kai was filled with awe for the power of nature, as well as a deeper reflection on his own insignificance and the path ahead.

The rampage of the "water gods" lasted for quite some time before gradually subsiding.

As the gale subsided, the torrential rain ceased, and the surging sea began to recede slowly, the entire Water Seven was left devastated and in ruins.

Although the floodwaters have receded, most of the city remains submerged, countless houses have collapsed, and the streets are littered with garbage and debris.

The reconstruction work will be a long and arduous process.

Kai descended from the clock tower where he was hiding and began traversing the still muddy and slippery city, searching for a way out.

The port area has been severely damaged, with most of the ships destroyed or washed away, and it will likely be difficult to find suitable vessels to leave in the short term.

Chapter 63 Sniper King

Just as he was using his senses to search for available ships or to inquire about departure information, his attention was once again drawn to the direction of the abandoned ship island.

He sensed that beneath the massive mountain of steel junk on Shipwreck Island lay a huge, intricately structured secret base! The entrance to this base was extremely well hidden, and it seemed to have some kind of special energy barrier (possibly Franky's special modification) that could interfere with ordinary perception to a certain extent.

If Kai's Observation Haki hadn't reached a very high level under Fujitora's guidance and through his own constant practice, it would probably have been difficult to detect him!

Within this secret base, Kai sensed several familiar presences.

One of them was Franky, who exuded an aura of mechanical modification and an abnormally confident energy!

The other one... it's... Usopp?! Didn't he already break ties with Luffy and leave the Straw Hat Pirates? How come he's in Franky's secret base? And while his aura still carries a hint of frustration and confusion, it seems... there's an added strange, mask-like sense of disguise? (Sniper King?)

What shocked Kai even more was that deep within Franky's aura, he sensed a secret aura similar to that of Iceberg, a secret that was deeply hidden! Moreover, this aura seemed to have some kind of... extremely close connection with the scattered information he had previously captured about the design blueprints of the ancient weapon "Pluto"!

Could it be... that the real blueprints for "Pluto" aren't in Iceberg's hands, but rather in the hands of this guy Franky who looks like a deranged thug?! How is that possible?!

Kai's heart was once again filled with turmoil! He felt as if he had once again touched the heart of this enormous conspiracy!

He suppressed his shock and did not rashly approach the secret base.

He knew that there was Franky, a cyborg whose strength was unknown (but he felt very strong), and Usopp, who was in a strange state, inside. In addition, there were various traps and mechanisms that might exist. It would be unwise for him to rush in.

Moreover, he wasn't particularly interested in the "Pluto" design itself, and he didn't want to get too involved in this huge upheaval caused by the World Government and the Ancient Weapons.

He just wanted to finish his task as soon as possible (which he already did) and then leave this troublesome place.

However, the development of events often cannot be changed by human will.

Just as Kai was preparing to find another way to leave Water Seven, he sensed CP9's actions once again!

This time, their target seems to be more than just Robin! He also clearly sensed that Franky was being targeted and captured by CP9 members (mainly Lucci and Kaku)! The reason is very likely the secret of the "Pluton" blueprints he was hiding!

Immediately afterwards, Kai learned (through overheard intelligence and sensed energy fluctuations) that CP9 would be taking Nico Robin and the captured Franky aboard the soon-to-depart sea train "Rocket Man" (a prototype of the Smoking Tom, faster but extremely unstable) to a place that terrifies all pirates—Enies Lobby, one of the three major organizations of the World Government!

Enies Lobby! It's the world government's last bastion for trying and imprisoning serious criminals! Once you're taken there, it basically means you'll never get out!

At the same time, Kai sensed that the Straw Hat crew (including Usopp, who wore a strange mask and called himself "Sniper King") and the remnants of the Franky family were frantically gathering! Their target was none other than the Sea Train! They actually planned to take another Sea Train (possibly homemade or stolen) to forcibly pursue CP9 to Enies Lobby in an attempt to rescue Robin and Franky!

Madmen! What a bunch of complete madmen!

Kai simply couldn't understand the Straw Hat crew's way of thinking! For the sake of two crew members (one of whom had just "betrayed" them), they were actually going to storm the World Government's most heavily fortified legal stronghold?! What was the difference between that and suicide?!

Although his mission (hunting down the rogue agent) is complete, he could theoretically now try to leave Water Seven.

but……

Enies Lobby...

The name, and the authority and power of the World Government it represented, aroused in Kai a sense of irrepressible curiosity and... a desire to explore.

What kind of place is that? How terrifying is the World Government's highest fighting force? What was CP9's ultimate purpose in bringing Robin and Franky there?

Moreover, what earth-shattering consequences will the Straw Hat crew's almost insane actions ultimately lead to?

Kai suddenly realized that this might be an excellent opportunity to... observe the core forces of the World Government up close and learn more about CP9, the Ancient Weapons, and even the secrets of the World Government's upper echelons! Although the risks were extremely high, the rewards could also be enormous!

Moreover... deep down, did he also harbor a sliver of curiosity... a curiosity he himself was unwilling to admit—a curiosity to see the Straw Hat crew's ultimate fate? A curiosity to see what kind of miracle their almost foolish "comradeship" could create, or... what kind of tragic destruction it would ultimately bring?

A bold idea slowly emerged in Kai's mind.

Perhaps... he could change his original plan and not rush to leave.

Instead... try to catch up with that sea train heading to Judicial Island?

He doesn't need to directly intervene in the conflict between the Straw Hat Pirates and CP9.

He only needs to lurk in the shadows like a ghost, observe, gather intelligence, and then slip away quietly at the right moment.

This idea was fraught with enormous risk; it was like dancing on a knife's edge.

But for some reason, Kai felt a long-lost...excitement.

He decided.

He wanted to follow! He wanted to witness with his own eyes (with his own eyes) the storm that was about to unfold on Enies Lobby, a storm that would shake the world!

Once the idea of ​​going to Enies Lobby took root in Kai's mind, it quickly took over his entire thoughts like a wildly growing vine.

He knew it was extremely dangerous, practically like asking a tiger for its skin, but his deep-seated desire for power, his thirst for the truth, and his complex feelings—a desire he himself couldn't quite explain—to witness the Straw Hat crew's ultimate fate, ultimately overwhelmed the warnings of reason.

He has to go!

But how can one quietly catch up with the heavily guarded "Rocket Man" sea train escorted by CP9?

Forcibly breaking in? That would be tantamount to courting death.

Given CP9's strength and vigilance, coupled with the possibility of other government agents on board, he would be instantly surrounded and killed if exposed.

The only way is to infiltrate! Using his unparalleled perception and stealth skills, he would find an absolutely hidden corner before the train departed, where he would be completely concealed and undetectable. Then, he would completely conceal his presence, becoming as if he were part of the train itself, blending into the shadow of that steel behemoth.

This is also a huge challenge.

Every member of CP9 is an expert in perception and counter-surveillance, especially the commander (Rob Lucci) who is as reserved and deep as an owl. Kai has no doubt that he possesses extremely powerful Observation Haki.

The difficulty of infiltrating and hiding under his nose is self-evident.

But Kai had no other choice.

This is the only chance.

He began to take action.

He first used his nascent intelligence network (mainly the informants lurking in the lower echelons of Water Seven) and his own perception to quickly pinpoint the docking station and estimated departure time of the sea train "Rocket Man".

Then, on that chaotic night before the train was about to depart (after CP9 captured Franky and Robin, the atmosphere in Water Seven was unusually tense, and the activities of the Navy and government agents were more frequent), Kai began his infiltration operation.

Like a ghost in the night, he silently evaded all the surrounding naval patrols and government agents' sentries.

He pushed his Observation Haki to its limit, not only to sense the presence of living people, but also to detect the faint energy fluctuations emitted by potential surveillance devices (such as Den Den Mushi cameras), as well as various traps and mechanisms that could trigger alarms.

Every step he took was meticulously calculated, and every breath he took was in harmony with his surroundings.

He even used the "breath simulation" technique taught by Fujitora, trying to simulate his breath as cold steel or flowing seawater in order to minimize the possibility of being discovered.

The process was extremely dangerous.

Several times, he sensed powerful auras (most likely CP9 members) passing by, or scrutinizing gazes (sensations) sweeping over the area where he was hiding.

Each time, he had to suppress his heartbeat and breathing to the point of near cessation, perfectly concealing all his breath, as if he had become a real "stubborn rock," in order to narrowly escape.

Finally, after expending tremendous effort and taking extremely high risks, Kai successfully and silently infiltrated the vicinity of the soon-to-depart sea train "Rocket Man".

He did not choose to enter the heavily guarded carriage, where the space was cramped and it would be easy to be spotted.

After a quick and precise exploration, he chose an extremely hidden and dangerous hiding place—below the connection between the two carriages, in a narrow gap used to accommodate the connecting device and buffer structure.

This location is very narrow, and the train will inevitably experience severe vibrations and noise as it moves.

However, its advantage is that it is located in a blind spot for most people's sight and perception, and is surrounded by a thick steel structure, which can effectively isolate the aura and energy fluctuations.

Kai clung tightly to the cold steel structure like a gecko, curling his body to its limit and completely concealing his presence, as if he had become one with the cold steel.

He even slowed his heartbeat and blood flow, entering a state that was almost like "feigning death".

He knew that the journey ahead would be the ultimate test of his ability to lie dormant and his willpower.

He must remain here silently, like a true "shadow," until he reaches his final destination—Judicial Island.

Woo——!

With a loud whistle, the sea train "Rocket Man" started up like a steel beast unleashed! The immense inertia caused Kai, who was hidden below the connecting part of the carriage, to jolt violently.

Immediately afterwards, the train sped along the tracks laid on the sea at an astonishing speed!

The wind howled past Kai, the wheels screeched against the tracks, and the violent vibrations and metallic clanging at the car's connection points nearly shattered his eardrums!