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

Kai gripped the cold steel structure tightly, trying to stabilize his body. At the same time, he withdrew most of his senses back into his body, leaving only a faint "mental network" to vigilantly monitor the surrounding movements, especially the changes in the atmosphere coming from inside the carriage above.

He could clearly sense that the atmosphere inside the train was unusually tense.

The CP9 members exuded a cold and vigilant aura, clearly taking this escort mission extremely seriously.

Franky and Robin, who were arrested, exuded a complex mix of emotions, including resentment, anger, and despair.

Shortly after the train started moving, Kai sensed that not far behind his "Rocket Man" train, another "object" moving at high speed across the sea, filled with chaos and determination (it was likely another train or homemade vehicle carrying the Straw Hat crew), was closely following them!

It seems the Straw Hat crew's pursuit has begun!

Sure enough, not long after, Kai clearly sensed that a fierce battle had suddenly broken out inside the carriages that were being escorted!

The first sound was a rapid and fierce barrage of kicks, like a storm! That familiar aura, imbued with chivalry and a hint of lust (though now mostly anger), was undoubtedly Sanji! He seemed to have broken through some obstacles and successfully stormed into the CP9-guarded carriage, engaging in a fierce battle with the enemy!

Those fighting Sanji didn't seem to be core members of CP9, but rather some equally strong government agents in black suits, and someone... whose aura was a bit strange, perhaps a newcomer to CP9? (Nero?) Sanji's kicking skills were incredibly fierce, each kick carrying immense force, sending the agents sprawling and screaming in agony.

Immediately afterwards, even more chaotic sounds of fighting and explosions erupted from another carriage! One figure, brimming with the aura of mechanical modification and a monstrous, unrestrained energy (Franky?), and another, wearing a mask and wielding various bizarre gadgets with precise shooting skills (Sniper King/Usopp?), seemed to have successfully broken free of their restraints and were engaged in a fierce battle with the CP9 members (Waji?) guarding them, as well as a large number of government agents!

Sounds of energy collisions, gunshots, explosions, the tearing of metal, roars, screams... like a violent symphony, constantly came from the carriages ahead, clearly reaching Kai's senses.

Kai listened to all of this silently.

He can clearly distinguish the fighting styles and skill levels of different people.

Sanji's kicking skills are indeed superb, with excellent speed and power, and they seem even more formidable than before.

Franky's modification abilities and weapon power are astonishing, and his fighting style is full of destructive force and imagination.

While the "Sniper King" still carried Usopp's essence, his calmness, precision, and skillful use of tools during battle far surpassed Kai's impression of Usopp, clearly indicating that he had undergone some kind of transformation.

As for their opponents, the CP9 candidates and government agents, although their individual strength was not as good as Sanji and his group, their numbers were large, their teamwork was excellent, and they were fearless, which also caused Sanji and his group a lot of trouble.

Kai, like a ghost detached from the situation, calmly analyzed the battle and assessed the strength of both sides.

He had no intention of getting involved whatsoever.

This battle had nothing to do with him.

All he needs to do is hide himself and wait to arrive at Enies Lobby.

However, fate sometimes likes to play tricks.

Just when Kai thought he could keep hiding like this forever, a sudden accident forcibly dragged him out of the shadows!

Perhaps the battle in the carriages ahead was too intense, causing damage to the train's structure; perhaps "Rocket Man" was inherently unstable and malfunctioned while traveling at high speed; or perhaps it was simply a coincidence...

Kai suddenly felt an extremely violent and abnormal shaking coming from the connecting part of the carriage where he was hiding! Then, accompanied by a piercing sound of metal twisting and breaking, the connecting structure beneath his feet... snapped open!

The powerful impact and inertia instantly sent Kai flying!

Oh no! Kai was startled and immediately forced himself to adjust his posture in mid-air, trying to grab onto some part of the train again.

But at that moment, he sensed that due to the break in the connection between the carriages, several figures engaged in fierce fighting ahead were also affected! One of them was thrown in his direction by the enormous impact!

That aura... filled with the flames of fury and the unwavering commitment of chivalry... it's Sanji!

Chapter 64 Piercing the World Government!

In the blink of an eye, Kai, who had just regained his footing, collided head-on with Sanji, who had been thrown by the shockwave, on the narrow and swaying outside of the carriage (perhaps on the platform at the break point, or simply on the edge of the carriage)!

"Huh?!" Sanji was clearly surprised that there was someone hiding here, and that they "appeared" in this way! He instinctively reached out to kick them!

But when his gaze (perception) fell upon Kai's familiar yet unfamiliar face (although Kai might be wearing a mask, his figure and unique blindness were still recognizable), and the feeling that was colder, stronger, and even carried a hint of danger than in Whispering Town, Sanji's movements suddenly froze!

"It's you?! Kai?!" Sanji's voice was filled with shock, anger, and a...unbelievable disgust! He could never forget this "traitor" who spied on Nami in Whispering Town (in his eyes) and deceived everyone with lies! How could he be here?! And judging from his appearance...could he be with CP9?!

Almost the instant he recognized Kai, Sanji's pent-up anger and hatred for the "traitor" erupted like a volcano! Without the slightest hesitation, his long right leg, like a black lightning bolt, carrying terrifying power capable of breaking steel and scorching flames (Daka Kazekatsu!), slammed fiercely towards Kai's chest!

"You bastard! How dare you show your face in front of us! Die!" Sanji roared, pouring all his anger into that kick!

Faced with this sudden, hostile, and deadly attack, Kai's eyes (and heart) instantly turned cold!

He never expected that he would be exposed in this way! Even more unexpectedly, upon their reunion, his opponent would not ask any questions and instead strike with deadly intent!

Very well! Since that's the case, then... let's settle the old scores!

Although he didn't want to get entangled with the Straw Hat Pirates, since they had taken the initiative to attack, he wouldn't just sit and wait to die! Moreover, he also wanted to see how his training progress compared to that of his former "comrades"!

In the blink of an eye, Kai's Observation Haki had reached its peak! The trajectory of Sanji's lightning-fast kick, carrying intense heat and flames, was clearly visible in his eyes (and mind)!

Instead of retreating, Kai advanced! He slightly shifted his body to the side, narrowly avoiding the direct impact of the potentially fatal fiery kick at an extremely precise angle! At the same time, he drew his "Tranquility" staff-blade!

There were no fancy sword moves, only the simplest, fastest, and most precise strike—an upward slash!

The blade, like a viper's tongue, precisely met Sanji's kick at his ankle!

Sanji was taken aback! He never expected Kai to dodge his Diable Jambe so easily! Even more unexpected was the cunning and ruthless counterattack, which targeted the very point where he was about to unleash his power!

He tried to retract his leg and change his attack, but Kai was faster! Moreover, Kai's blade seemed to be covered with a layer of... faint but exceptionally hard energy?! (Armament Haki?!)

scoff!

A soft, tearing sound rang out! Accompanied by Sanji's suppressed groan of pain!

His trousers had a gash at the ankle, cutting through the tough skin. Although the wound wasn't deep (Kay held back, and his Armament Haki was still unstable), the cold and hard energy transmitted through the blade sent a sharp pain and numbness through his ankle, interrupting his subsequent series of kicks!

One move! Just one move! Sanji was forced back and suffered minor injuries!

Sanji's face was filled with disbelief! How could this be?! Kai's strength... has become so powerful?! How much time has passed?! What has he gone through?! Could it be that he really... defected to the World Government and gained some kind of power?!

Kai didn't give Sanji much time to be shocked.

He struck first and immediately closed in! He perfectly combined the physical techniques and swordsmanship taught by Fujitora, his figure moving around Sanji like a ghost, his cane sword turning into streaks of cold light, constantly attacking Sanji's weaknesses from all sorts of tricky angles!

Sanji endured the excruciating pain in his ankle and fought back with all his might! His kicking skills were indeed extraordinary, extremely fast, incredibly powerful, and he was also very experienced.

But faced with Kai's omniscient and omnipotent Observation Haki, he felt as if all his movements were transparent, and he could see them clearly!

Every time he took a step, it seemed as if his opponent had anticipated it!

Every move he made seemed to be easily countered by his opponent!

His speed, which he was so proud of, seemed somewhat clumsy in the face of his opponent's ghostly movements!

He felt like a mouse being toyed with by a cat, unable to escape its control no matter how much he struggled!

boom!

In another clash, Kai seized upon Sanji's slight loss of balance due to his injured ankle and delivered a perfectly precise elbow strike to Sanji's abdomen!

"Ugh!" Sanji felt as if his internal organs had shifted, and his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the broken carriage wall, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

Kai slowly withdrew his fist and stood there quietly, the cane-sword in his hand pointing diagonally downwards, the cold blade unstained by a single drop of blood.

His empty eyes stared at Sanji lying on the ground, his face expressionless, only showing a kind of... indifference as if looking at a stranger.

The gap in strength is now as vast as an insurmountable chasm!

This isn't something Kai is trying to show off; it's just the harsh reality.

While he was undergoing hellish training under Fujitora and constantly being tempered on the edge of life and death, Sanji was also growing, but clearly, the gap between the two had widened considerably.

Kai's overwhelming and crushing strength, along with the cold, powerful, and even slightly dark aura emanating from him, undoubtedly confirmed Sanji's previous suspicions!

This Kai has absolutely fallen! He must have sided with the World Government or some more powerful dark force to possess such terrifying power! His presence here today might just be that of an accomplice of CP9!

Thinking of this, Sanji's eyes were filled with even deeper anger and hatred, as well as a trace of... fear and apprehension about Kai's current strength, which even he himself was unwilling to admit.

Kai didn't look at Sanji lying on the ground again.

He has achieved his goal—testing his abilities and temporarily clearing away the obstacles in front of him.

He had no interest in wasting time here with these former "partners," and he didn't want to explain anything to them.

Misunderstanding? Hatred? So what?

He turned around, preparing to find another secluded spot to continue his undercover mission.

Just as he turned around, he seemed to sense Sanji's angry and resentful gaze, as well as the chaotic aura of other Straw Hat crew members (possibly Zoro or Franky who had rushed over upon hearing the news) arriving from other carriages.

Kai paused for a moment, then, without turning around, he said in a cold, emotionless tone:

"Your continued noise will only bring endless trouble."

"

Or perhaps he said nothing, but expressed his disdain and aloofness through his actions.

After speaking (or perhaps not speaking at all), his figure flickered like a ghost, using the chaotic airflow caused by the high-speed train and the surrounding dilapidated structures as cover, quickly disappearing from everyone's perception range and once again hiding in the shadows of the train.

This brief but intense conflict was like dropping a bomb on an already tense situation.

Sanji clutched his injured abdomen and ankle, staring in the direction Kai had disappeared, his eyes filled with humiliation, anger, and an even stronger sense of hostility! He vowed that one day he would personally capture this traitor and cleanse Nami (in his heart, Kai was still a spy) and the Straw Hat crew of this traitor!

Zoro, Franky, and the others who arrived later, after hearing Sanji's (possibly embellished) description, were also filled with vigilance and hostility towards Kai, this "enemy" who suddenly appeared and mysteriously disappeared.

Kai's strength and ruthlessness left a very deep negative impression on them, making them even more convinced that this former partner had now completely turned against them and become a dangerous and unpredictable enemy.

The chasm of misunderstanding was widened even further after this unexpected confrontation, and it is now almost impossible to bridge.

Kai's fate and that of the Straw Hat crew are destined to diverge further and further on completely different paths, and ultimately... perhaps they will face an even more brutal clash.

The sea train "Rocket Man," like a roaring steel behemoth, sped across the turbulent sea, leaving a long trail of white steam. It finally broke through the huge whirlpool and layers of defenses surrounding the target island and arrived at its destination—Enies Lobby, Ennis Robbie.

This island, known as the "Island That Never Sleeps" by the World Government, is said to never sink and never experience night.

As the train slowly pulled into the station inside the island, even though Kai was hidden in the shadows of the connecting area between the carriages, he could clearly sense the unique atmosphere emanating from the island, which was completely different from other places.