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

Must be faster!

Kai pushed his speed to the limit! He no longer cared about attracting attention, his figure like a black lightning bolt, leaping and weaving between the rooftops of buildings and the huge red tree branches! He even began to use Armament Haki to cover the soles of his feet in a limited and short-term manner to enhance the power and speed of his kicks!

He must find a way to leave this island that is about to become a wasteland before Admiral Kizaru arrives and before the Navy fleet completes its complete blockade!

The port! He had to get to the port as soon as possible! There might still be some... ships there that could escape in the chaos!

Time became his most precious and scarcest resource at this moment! Every minute and every second was a matter of life and death for him!

Above the Sabaody Archipelago, the "light" that represents absolute destruction is getting closer and closer at an alarming speed!

The Navy's reaction speed was far faster than Kai had imagined!

Just as Admiral Kizaru's dazzling aura descended upon the Sabaody Archipelago, Kai clearly sensed that a massive, impenetrable encirclement, composed of countless naval ships and elite soldiers, had rapidly and completely formed in the outer waters of the Sabaody Archipelago!

All regular ports were blockaded, and any ship attempting to leave was met with relentless shelling! The sea was swarming with patrol boats, like vigilant hounds, searching for any suspicious targets! Even in the sky, naval scouts circled overhead!

Not only that, a large number of naval soldiers and government agents flooded into various areas of the Sabaody Archipelago like a tidal wave, and began a thorough search! Their main target, of course, was the Straw Hat crew, who had beaten up a Celestial Dragon and openly declared war on the World Government.

However, at the same time, they also intensified their checks and controls on other pirates, bounty hunters, and any suspicious persons on the island!

The entire Sabaody Archipelago has been completely transformed into a massive, inescapable prison!

Kai realized that leaving through conventional means was now completely impossible! The port was blocked, and ships could not sail.

Even if he manages to find a small boat, it's highly likely that it will be spotted and sunk by naval patrol boats before he can leave the archipelago!

What should we do?! Are we really going to be trapped on this island, waiting to be hunted down by the navy or caught in an even bigger storm?!

No! We absolutely cannot sit idly by and wait to die!

Kai forced himself to calm down.

The more critical the moment, the more important it is to maintain a clear mind.

If the conventional approach doesn't work, then we have no choice but to... take the unconventional approach!

He pushed his perception to its limit, like the most sophisticated scanner, carefully exploring the unique and complex environment of the Sabaody Archipelago, composed of giant mangrove trees.

He focused his attention on the intricate, labyrinthine root systems of the massive mangroves.

These roots not only form the island's terrestrial foundation, but many even extend deep beneath the sea! Perhaps... among these crisscrossing, massive root systems, there exist... some unknown underwater passages leading to the outer seas? Or at least, enough cover to allow him to evade naval air and surface reconnaissance and swim a sufficient distance?

He also extended his perception to the giant soap bubbles floating in the air.

These bubbles, though seemingly fragile, appear to possess a peculiar buoyancy.

Is it possible to... use these bubbles for some form of "aerial escape"? Although it sounds far-fetched, in such a desperate situation, every possibility is worth trying!

Kai was like a prisoner groping in a dark labyrinth, using his powerful senses to carefully search for a glimmer of hope within the Navy's tight patrol network.

He avoided the main passages and areas heavily guarded by the navy, and instead chose to explore remote, desolate areas of mangrove roots that were rarely visited due to their harsh environment.

He dived into the icy seawater, carefully sensing the structure of the massive tree roots that stretched deep into the seabed, searching for possible natural caves or secret man-made waterways.

He even tried jumping onto those giant bubbles floating low in the air, feeling their unstable buoyancy and fragile surfaces, and assessing the feasibility of using them to escape.

This process is fraught with danger and uncertainty.

He had to remain highly vigilant at all times, avoiding naval patrols and sentries, while also dealing with the various dangers inherent in the Sabaody Archipelago itself.

And so, like a ghost walking in the shadows, he struggled to find a crack to freedom within the inescapable net laid by the navy.

As Kai cautiously lurked in the shadows of the Sabaody Archipelago, struggling to find a way to escape, his senses inevitably picked up on the earth-shattering battle taking place in other parts of the island!

Especially that terrifying aura, as dazzling as the sun and representing one of the Navy's highest combat forces—Admiral Kizaru!

Kizaru didn't seem to be in a hurry to hunt down the Straw Hat crew. Instead, it was as if he was conducting a... relaxed and pleasant "clearing out"?

Kai "senses" from afar that Kizaru appears casually before the unruly supernovas gathered on the Sabaody Archipelago! Then... he begins to crush them in a way that is almost mocking, yet filled with absolute power!

He "saw" (senses) that Scratchmen Apoo, the "magician" skilled in using sonic attacks, had just launched a probing attack on Kizaru. The next second, his body was pierced directly by an extremely fast golden flash! The explosive force instantly blasted him away, his fate unknown!

He "saw" that Basil Hawkins, the "magician" who could use the Carter Cards for divination and attacks, had managed to block Kizaru's initial attacks with his bizarre Stand ability, but was quickly struck by Kizaru's lightning-fast kick! That seemingly casual kick contained terrifying power capable of shattering mountains! Hawkins flew backward like a kite with a broken string, his aura instantly weakening!

He "saw" X Drake, who possessed the power of the Ancient Zoan Beast Fruit, transform into a giant Allosaurus and attempt to fight Kizaru with his strength.

But Kizaru simply extended a finger, and a tiny laser beam containing terrifying energy shot out from its tip! That laser beam easily pierced Drake's proud, hardened scales, leaving a charred, penetrating wound on his shoulder!

He "saw" that the giant-like "strange monk" Urouge from the Sky Island, although he managed to exchange a few blows with Kizaru thanks to some special ability that made him stronger the more he was injured, was ultimately beaten by Kizaru's lightning-fast kicks, which were as dense as a rainstorm and impossible to dodge, leaving him covered in wounds and forced to retreat in a sorry state!

quick! too fast!

Kizaru's speed is simply beyond Kai's comprehension! His attack methods are also completely unreasonable! Those seemingly casual laser shots and light-speed kicks contain terrifying power that can easily cripple or even instantly kill these supernovas with bounties of over 100 million!

Moreover, what chilled Kai the most was Kizaru's nonchalant, carefree attitude during the battle, as if he had everything under control! He seemed to have not used his true strength at all, merely "playing" with these Supernovas who struck fear into the hearts of the first half of the Grand Line, crushing them like ants!

Is this... the true strength of a Marine Admiral?!

Kai's heart was filled with unprecedented shock and... a trace of despair!

He realized that although he had overestimated the strength of the Marine Admirals, reality... seemed to be much crueler than he had imagined! His so-called "strength improvement" was probably not even worthy of making him take it seriously in front of a monster of Kizaru's caliber!

Between himself and a powerhouse of this level, there exists an insurmountable chasm, like the difference between heaven and earth!

This harsh reality was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the glimmer of pride and confidence that had just ignited in his heart due to his increased strength.

But at the same time, it ignited a deeper, stronger desire for power within him!

He must become stronger! Not nearly enough! He is far from strong enough now! He must find a faster and more effective way to bridge this insurmountable gap! Otherwise, let alone challenging the World Government and settling old scores, even surviving in this dog-eat-dog new world will be a pipe dream!

Just as Kai was shocked and alerted by the terrifying strength that Kizaru had displayed, his senses detected another, even more peculiar and dangerous aura!

Not just one share, but... several shares!

These auras were exceptionally powerful, cold, and... lacking any kind of "soul" fluctuation! They reminded Kai of the Shichibukai he had encountered on Thriller Bark, "Tyrant" Bartholomew Kuma! Both their physical outlines and the... strange energy fluctuations that seemed capable of emitting some kind of high-energy ray were extremely similar!

However, these "bears" are fundamentally different from the real Bartholomew's Bear! They completely lack the emotional fluctuations and willpower that a living person should have; they are more like... a pure killing machine controlled by a precise program!

pacifist!

The word immediately flashed through Kai's mind! When he was gathering intelligence on the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the Marine Headquarters, he had vaguely heard rumors about the Navy's secret weapon, the "Pacifista"! It was said to be a human weapon modeled after Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, developed under the leadership of the Marine Headquarters' most mysterious and brilliant scientist, Vegapunk! Not only did they possess extremely hard alloy bodies and the ability to mimic Kizaru's laser attacks, they might even... be equipped with other unknown and terrifying technologies!

And now, these legendary human weapons have actually appeared on the battlefield of the Sabaody Archipelago! And... their targets are none other than the Supernovas who are currently fighting (or rather, being ravaged by) Kizaru!

Kai could clearly sense that the arrival of these pacifists had instantly plunged the already precarious supernovas into an even more desperate situation!

While the Pacifistas' laser attacks are not as powerful as Kizaru's own, they are numerous and attack from tricky angles. Combined with Kizaru's unpredictable light-speed strikes, they form an inescapable net!

Their alloy bodies are also exceptionally hard, making it difficult for even the supernovas' full-force attacks to inflict effective damage! Instead, they can seize opportunities to injure the supernovas with powerful shockwaves or close-quarters combat techniques (which seem to mimic some of the bear's abilities?).

Kai watched (sense) those usually unruly and lawless supernovas being beaten badly and battered by Kizaru and the Pacifistas, and even began to show signs of defeat and escape. A chill ran down his spine.

The World Government... has actually mastered such terrifying technological weapons?! They've cloned powerful Shichibukai, erased their consciousness, and transformed them into pure killing machines?! This product, combining technology, Devil Fruit abilities (the Pacifista seems to be able to mimic Kizaru's lasers, possibly related to Devil Fruit powers?), and even potentially involving human modification, has virtually limitless potential!

If these pacifists could be mass-produced... it would undoubtedly be a nightmare for pirates and resistance forces around the world!

Kai gained a deeper and more wary understanding of the power and resources of the World Government.

He was also even more grateful that he had not rashly made an enemy of the navy or the government.

Before figuring out the full extent of these "pacifists'" capabilities and finding ways to restrain them, confronting the world government head-on would be tantamount to suicide.

Just as Kai was on guard against the appearance of the pacifists and continued to search for a way to escape in the chaos, his senses once again caught the presence of the Straw Hat crew!

This time, their situation seems even more... desperate than that of the Supernovas being hunted by Kizaru and the Pacifistas!

Kai sensed that Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and the others, with the help of Rayleigh, seemed to have temporarily escaped the direct pursuit of Marine Admiral Kizaru.

Chapter 81: Kai's Rampage! The Straw Hat Crew is Devastated!

However, they were soon entangled by another powerful force!

It was a... tall man, wielding a giant axe, who looked somewhat simple-minded but possessed an unusually calm and powerful aura (Sentomaru?), and... two Pacifistas identical to those used to attack the Supernovas!

Sentomaru's strength is extremely formidable. His Armament Haki seems to be very pure (Kai can feel that rock-solid defensive power), and his physical techniques are also wide-ranging and incredibly powerful! The laser attacks and hard bodies of the two Pacifistas, combined with the fierce attacks of the Grass Soldiers, caused the Straw Hat crew to be forced to retreat step by step and fall into an unprecedentedly difficult battle!

Kai could clearly perceive:

Zoro appears to be severely injured! He had already accumulated serious injuries in the previous battle (possibly on Thriller Bark or elsewhere), and now, facing the combined attack of Sentomaru and the Pacifistas, his breathing has become extremely weak and disordered, and he has almost lost his ability to fight!

Sanji's kicking skills were still fierce, but they had little effect on Sentomaru's Armament Haki defense, which was like an impenetrable wall! Instead, the opponent seized the opportunity and injured him with a heavy axe blow!

Nami, Usopp (Sniper King), Chopper, Brook, and others fought desperately, using their respective abilities to harass and provide support, but in a battle of this level, their role was negligible, and they could hardly even protect themselves!

Even Luffy, the strongest among them, was helpless and exhausted when facing Sentomaru, who had just gone through a fierce battle with Lucci and whose strength had not yet fully recovered, as well as two tireless Pacifistas that kept firing lasers.

Desperate situation!

This was the first time Kai had sensed that the Straw Hat crew was in such a... almost hopeless predicament! They seemed to be firmly trapped in an invisible net, and no matter how much they struggled, they could not escape their fate of complete annihilation!

Kai remained hidden in the distance, silently observing everything.

His heart was surprisingly calm, even... with a hint of cold pleasure.

Is this... the consequence of challenging the World Government? Is this... the price you have to pay for your so-called "partnership"?

He recalled the scene when he was abandoned.

If I hadn't been driven away back then, would I be in this desperate situation like them right now?

However, just when Kai thought the Straw Hat crew's fate was sealed, a familiar yet extremely powerful aura, filled with majesty and a certain... indescribable "programmed" coldness, descended upon that desperate battlefield without warning, as if by teleportation!

This aura... Kai's pupils contracted sharply (in his mind)!

It's him! The Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma, the "Tyrant" with the Paw-Paw Fruit power, whom we met on Thriller Bark!

The appearance of the bear brought the entire battlefield to a brief standstill! Whether it was Sentomaru and the Pacifistas who were on a fierce attack, or the Straw Hat crew who were already on the verge of their limit, they were all stunned by this huge, towering figure that suddenly appeared!