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

The high-value goals here are for improvement.

After careful selection and evaluation, he finally settled on a bounty target with a reward of 180 million, which was far superior to the previous islands in both quantity and quality.

Here comes the pirate captain with a bounty of over 100 million Berries, nicknamed "Iron Arm" Charon.

Charon was originally a vicious criminal who was almost ubiquitous in the New World, and some even had bounties of hundreds of millions of Berries and had made a name for themselves in the New World. He would occasionally appear here.

Kai did not rush to challenge the most prestigious goals.

He was the branch captain of a great pirate crew. Later, because he betrayed his boss, he fled to the first half of the Grand Line with a group of confidants and a huge amount of looted treasure. He committed all kinds of evil deeds in the waters near the Sabaody Archipelago, knowing that one must eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.

He chose a man with a bounty of around 100 million, known for his powerful strength, his arms covered in Armament Haki, as hard as steel, and his ruthless methods.

However, this guy, whose background is relatively less complicated (at least on the surface), and who has been active near the Sabaody Archipelago recently, is said to have some secret information about the inner workings of that great pirate crew in the New World. Therefore, he was chosen by its former leader, Shura, as his first "practice" target after arriving here.

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Target: "Iron Arm" Charon, Bounty: Kill him.

This goal, whether in terms of bounty, strength, or the value of the intelligence it possesses, perfectly aligns with Kai's goal of 105 million Berries.

Crime: Originally a combat captain of a large pirate crew, he later resigned due to internal demands.

Moreover, Charon was flamboyant and did not deliberately hide his whereabouts, making him relatively easy to find.

He defected, and with his iron-hard arms (possibly a master of Armament Haki or a special physique), he and Kai took on this mission (through an underground channel unrelated to the release of the Navy's bounty, to avoid attracting the Navy's attention again). He is known for his fierce close-combat skills and frequently attacks merchant ships and robs auctions.

According to this, a detailed investigation then began.

However, Charon, despite his flamboyant manner, is also exceptionally cunning. Intelligence suggests that Charon has recently been selling stolen goods in the lawless zone of the Sabaody Archipelago and is searching for someone capable of doing so.

He seemed to know that he was being pursued by multiple forces (the navy, his former boss's pursuers, and the shipwright he had coated), preparing to head to the New World.

Kai immediately began the tracking operation.

However, Sabaody is targeted by bounty hunters like Kai, so its whereabouts are elusive, and it is always surrounded by a large number of islands, making it far from friendly to track.

The massive root system of the Yarchiman mangroves creates a complex terrain, with countless waterways and bridges crisscrossing it like a giant maze.

The ground forces are elite and their defenses are extremely tight.

Kai's pursuit has once again run into trouble.

The soap bubbles that constantly rise from the Sabaody Archipelago and float in the air not only obstruct the view (although the environment affecting Kai is extremely complex, with huge mangrove roots forming a maze-like three-dimensional structure, and the floating soap bubbles are not very large), but also interfere with the propagation of sound and the flow of air. They may even absorb and dissipate the micro-interference left by the target, affecting the propagation of breath and sound.

The crowd was chaotic, with various powerful auras intertwined, making it difficult to pinpoint and weaken one's own aura within the chaos.

The chaotic flow of people here is like a huge noise of information; the various scents, emotions, and sounds make it extremely difficult to lock onto and track a deliberately hidden target.

Kai had to use all his senses and intertwined abilities to accurately pinpoint a deliberately hidden target, which was extremely difficult.

Kai had to rely on his tracking skills.

Like a highly experienced hunting dog, he meticulously discerned the lingering scent of Charon's unique aura in the air, employing all his tracking techniques to the fullest extent.

He carefully discerned the domineering aura, which carried the smells of rust and blood.

He was like a master mind reader, lurking in the lingering scent of "Iron Arm" Charon in places where Charon might appear (such as black market weapon shops, underground casinos, or taverns frequented by pirates), a unique aura that carried the smell of rust and a strong sense of power, even if it was masked and diluted by countless other scents.

He listened patiently, trying to glean clues about Charon's movements by "eavesdropping" and sensing the emotional fluctuations of those around him.

The sounds coming from every corner, trying to capture from the cacophony of conversations, hawking, and fighting...

He even made use of the old nautical logbook he got from Donovan (although he couldn't read the words or the few words about Caron's whereabouts).

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He even used a deeper level of perception to "perceive the special energy marks contained within" and to "read" the residual energy marks of certain items or places on the black market by some experts who specialize in studying ancient ruins.

For example, Charon might have made limited transactions with scholars who knew nautical secrets on bar glasses, in exchange for some residual Haki fluctuations about hidden passages or secret sites in the Sabaody Archipelago, or extremely subtle information left on the ground he walked on, which was slightly too powerful, in the hope of finding Charon's possible hiding place.

This process is filled with patience, wisdom, and... danger.

The energy traces produced by the card.

The tracking process is like searching for a specific thread in a tangled mess. One must remain vigilant at all times, not only tracking the prey but also guarding against being devoured by it, and being careful not to miss any opportunities. It is full of hardships and challenges.

Caron is also very cunning; he seems to know that he is being tracked (perhaps by Kai, who is caught up in the conflict between other forces on Sabaody Archipelago).

Like a hunter walking a tightrope (perhaps the navy or other enemies), he constantly changed his hiding places, taking advantage of the chaotic environment and complex terrain of Sabaody to outmaneuver Kai.

Kai needs to remain highly vigilant and focused at all times, not only tracking targets but also people, avoiding potential traps, naval patrols, and other ill-intentioned eyes in the bubble-filled, crowded, and turbulent Sabaody Archipelago.

Several times, he quietly approached his prey, hidden in the shadows, step by step.

Finally, after several days of arduous tracking and meticulous analysis, Kai successfully pinpointed the target to the Sabaody Archipelago, where the numbering system had almost lost track of the target or led them into a gang fight.

But he resolved each crisis and re-locked onto the target's stronghold by relying on his patience, keen perception, and calm judgment, all within the vast mangrove root system that Charon had transformed into a hidden and fortified nest in the high-altitude, lawless zone.

The hunt is about to begin again!

Tracking Charon, nicknamed "Iron Arm," through the vast, labyrinthine mangrove root system of the Sabaody Archipelago is an extremely demanding task that requires both patience and skill.

The target was exceptionally cunning and seemed very familiar with the area, always managing to evade pursuit by exploiting the complex terrain and chaotic crowds.

Just as Kai was intently following the faint scent left by Charon, traversing a bustling street filled with taverns and casinos in Zone 13, a scent that was both familiar and repulsive to him once again intruded into his perception range like an uninvited guest!

The Straw Hat Gang!

They're actually operating in this lawless zone! And judging from their unbridled energy and certain...troublemaking tendencies, they seem quite high-profile!

Kai could clearly sense Luffy's unique aura—like a little sun, full of curiosity and appetite (most likely from smelling food)—as he was noisily rushing off in a certain direction.

Following closely behind was Nami's slightly anxious and calculating aura (perhaps worried about not having enough Beri), Zoro's swordsman aura of being like a headless fly, clearly lost and disoriented, and Sanji's hormone-fueled aura of a rooster in heat, searching for beautiful women everywhere...

They seem to be asking around about something. Judging from their scattered conversations (Kay can glean some keywords) and the direction they're focusing on, their goal seems to be... finding a coating craftsman? It seems they're also preparing to head to Fishman Island and the New World.

However, trouble always seems to follow this group of people like a shadow.

Kai quickly sensed that the Straw Hat crew's aura had clashed violently with another aura filled with violence and a fishy smell, belonging to local thugs (it seemed to be a kidnapping group called the "Flying Fish Knights"?).

It's obvious that Luffy or one of the crew members got into trouble again, or perhaps they were targeted by local thugs because of their "easy-to-bully" (or "easy targets") appearance.

The sounds of intense fighting, explosions (Franky's modified weapon?), and Luffy's signature "Gum-Gum" shouts soon came from a nearby block.

Kai's brow furrowed again.

He immediately changed his direction, carefully avoiding the area where the conflict was escalating.

He didn't want to, and absolutely didn't want to, have any interaction with the Straw Hat crew at this time!

Every time he sensed their presence, the unhealed wound in his heart would ache again, and the calm that he had finally managed to find would be stirred up once more.

He needs to stay focused and complete his task, rather than being distracted by the shadows of the past.

Moreover, given the Straw Hat crew's tendency to get into trouble, getting involved with them would bring absolutely no benefit and would only drag you into endless trouble as well.

"It's really... like a persistent ghost."

"Kay muttered to himself, his tone filled with cold disgust and a hint of... a complex emotion that even he himself was unaware of."

He quickened his pace, leaving those familiar auras and chaotic sounds of battle far behind, and focused all his attention back on tracking the ever-approaching presence of "Iron Arm" Charon.

In the process of tracking "Iron Arm" Charon, Kai inevitably needs to venture into the more chaotic and dangerous "lawless zones" of the Sabaody Archipelago.

These areas are often the de facto control of powerful pirate groups or gangs.

One afternoon, when Kai followed the clues to area number 24, known for its trade in scrap steel and machine parts, he keenly sensed a powerful aura, extremely violent, aggressive, and destructive, approaching him from not far ahead!

This aura was like a runaway, destructive zero-magnetic-field storm; wherever it passed, even the air seemed to tremble! It was the very aura of "Captain" Eustass Kid that had left the deepest impression on him when he sensed the entire Sabaody Archipelago!

Kai immediately stopped, concealed his presence, and slipped into the shadows of a corner filled with rusty iron plates.

He did not want to have any conflict with this supernova, who was known for his brutality and violence, at this time.

Soon, a group of people swaggered over from the other end of the street.

Leading the group was none other than Eustace Kid, the man with fiery red spiky hair and a cruel smile that always graced his lips! He wore punk-style clothing adorned with metal studs and chains, his eyes filled with arrogance and contempt for everything.

Following behind him was his capable henchman, the "Killer Warrior" Kira.

Kira wore a strange helmet that completely covered his face, and he played with two peculiar weapons that looked like scythes in his hands. Although the aura he exuded was not as violent as Kid's, it was colder and more deadly.

Besides the two of them, there were more than a dozen other pirate henchmen who looked equally fierce, each exuding a strong smell of blood and violence.

The Kid Pirates! This is definitely one of the most formidable forces on the Sabaody Archipelago!

Kai held his breath, trying to minimize his presence.

He could clearly sense the powerful, destructive energy emanating from Kid (which was very likely his Devil Fruit ability), as well as the venomous, murderous aura emanating from Killer.

This is an extremely dangerous gang! Kai silently assessed in his mind.

Given his current strength, if a conflict were to break out with them, he would likely gain little advantage and might even face mortal danger.

Just as Kidd and his group were about to pass by the corner where Kai was hiding, Kidd's aggressive gaze (sensory perception) seemed to suddenly sweep in the direction where Kai was!

Kai's heart skipped a beat! They'd been discovered?!

Kidd paused slightly, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

He had clearly also noticed the "blind man" hidden in the shadows, whose aura, though restrained, carried a unique chill.

For a guy like Kidd who sees all the weak as trash and enjoys trampling on everything, a blind man who appears on his turf and looks somewhat "special" undoubtedly arouses his twisted desire to "manipulate" him.

"Oh? There's another rat hiding in the corner?" Kidd's voice was full of sarcasm and malice as he "looked" with interest at the direction where Kai was hiding. "And... it's an invisible rat? How interesting."

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