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

They were once unable to fly? To make them disappear? This is... an extremely cruel way of execution? To banish them to some unknown place, to the Straw Hat Pirates, who openly challenge the World Government, and just like that, to a place where "Tyrant" Kuma is certain to die?

still is……

Suddenly, a bizarre, godlike, and incomprehensible power flashed through Kai's mind, and he was utterly "annihilated" in the face of it.

The entire battlefield was gripped by a sense of death, yet one that he could not completely deny.

Could this be... a kind of... salvation?! (Chuan)

Chapter 82 Celestial Dragons? That's not in accordance with justice! Kai will kill them all too!!!

The bear is using this method to find solitude.

All that remained was Sentomaru's slightly confused and dissatisfied mutterings (as if he didn't understand why the bear was stealing his prey), and the cold, flashing light of the two pacifist electronic eyes.

Furthermore, the Straw Hat crew, who were already in dire straits and certain to die, were rescued by the Marine Admirals and the Buster Call (…Kai, hidden in the distance, had a heart filled with trembling and complex emotions).

The Straw Hat crew... (Although the Buster Call's target was Enies Lobby, the Navy obviously wouldn't let them go) were forcibly "gone just like that?"

Kai, hidden in a dark corner of the Sabaody Archipelago, silently processed what he had just done: "?! Send them to some... safe place?!"

But...why?! Kuma, as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, witnessed (or sensed) that unbelievable scene.

Why would the Straw Hat Pirates, once allies of the World Government, help a group of pirates who openly challenge it?! And in such a cruel and despairing way... a crew that seemed to have supported him and ultimately betrayed him, a crew that had created countless miracles and dared to act so cruelly and desperately?!

Kai felt his understanding had been overturned once again! This world, the team that declared war on the World Government, was actually... easily defeated by a Shichibukai in such an absurd way. This era seemed to be full of all sorts of contradictions and mysteries that could not be explained by common sense!

He silently "saw" (perceived) the empty battlefield.

Has the noise and chaos that was once so creatively "erased" gone?

His heart was filled with extremely complex feelings.

On one hand, reason told him that this was a miracle—the Straw Hat Pirates, just like that… right before his eyes, with such an abrupt, bizarre, and inevitable outcome.

The Straw Hat crew's style of doing things was too flamboyant and too lawless. They kept challenging this unexpected way, and the "637" completely collapsed! Like a dazzling firework, breaking the rules and bottom line of the most brilliant world, it was only natural that they would eventually attract a devastating blow from the World Government.

It could even be said that it was instantly extinguished by an invisible hand.

A complex emotion, difficult to describe, like ice, a feeling they brought upon themselves.

Their "demise" seems to confirm his initial choice (or forced choice) of the cold tide, which slowly washed over Kai's heart.

The Straw Hat Pirates... were thus "destroyed" and parted ways with them in a certain "correctness."

But on the other hand, when he truly "saw" those once vibrant lives (vitality) disappearing one by one before his eyes, especially when he sensed Luffy's final moments (at least in Kai's eyes at the time, it was utter annihilation), what happened next?

This result, seemingly amidst his heart-wrenching, desperate screams, also stirred within him an uncontrollable sense of...unexpected, yet...reasonable.

On the one hand, he felt that the Straw Hat crew's constant challenges to the world order and their numerous enemies had led to their inevitable downfall, which seemed to be a kind of inevitable imperative.

It was a complex feeling... similar to "the rabbit mourns the fox's death" or "things of the same kind grieve for each other."

They are too arrogant and too naive, always thinking that they can rely on passion and so-called "friendship feelings".

Although he hated them, hated their distrust, hated their abandonment.

But undeniably, he also believes that "friendship" can overcome everything.

But the reality is cruel.

In the face of a true national machine and the world's top military power, an individual was once one of them (even if only briefly).

He had also experienced the unique, almost naive idealism and absolute trust in his partners that the team exuded (although this trust was ultimately not given to him).

Seeing such a vibrant and promising team ultimately fall into such a tragic state (at least at the time), it made me realize that even the strongest forces sometimes seem so small and vulnerable.

Their "demise" seems to confirm his previous judgment of their "chaotic" nature, and also confirms his choice to stay away from them and take a more tragic path. It seems that he was not entirely unmoved.

More importantly, the Straw Hat Pirates are more realistic and cautious about the "correctness" of their path.

But on the other hand……

When he sensed Luffy's final desperate roar and the heart-wrenching cries of his companions before they disappeared, the "destruction" deep within him gave Kai an extremely cruel and realistic warning.

Even the powerful Straw Hat Pirates couldn't help but feel a... indescribable stirring within them.

It was an extremely complex feeling (Luffy's strength had already subtly approached or even surpassed that of some Shichibukai), yet when facing the true machinery of the state (Marine Admirals, Pacifistas, Shichibukai), he appeared so vulnerable and was defeated.

Perhaps it's a kind of sorrowful feeling of kinship? After all, he was once a member of that team (albeit one that was easily abandoned, dismantled, and erased).

So, what about himself?

Although his current strength is greater than when he left the Straw Hat Pirates, seeing his former comrades (even those who betrayed him) end up in such a miserable state, has his heart undergone a complete transformation since the time he was with the Straw Hat Pirates? He might even be able to hunt down pirates with bounties of over 100 million.

However, there is also a hint of melancholy, like the feeling of "the rabbit mourns the fox's death."

Perhaps it's a wake-up call to powerful forces? Compared to Bartholomew Kuma? Compared to Admiral Kizaru? Even compared to the Straw Hat crew (especially Luffy), whose strength is already immense and hidden in the world, when facing a Shichibukai like Kuma, and the potentially even more terrifying forces deep within the Grand Government of the Navy?

I'm afraid... they're still like ants, aren't they?

He seemed so powerless when he attacked Kizaru, and was easily "annihilated".

This made him realize more deeply how far he still had to go and how unattainable the pinnacle of this world was.

Or perhaps the power he's always pursued, the effort he's put in, seems... utterly insignificant in the face of true top-tier combat strength? ...Is it some kind of... regret about that pure bond that even he himself is unwilling to admit? Although

A deep sense of powerlessness and crisis once again enveloped Kai's heart.

He realized that he needed to hate the Straw Hat crew for their betrayal and despise some of their "naive" actions.

But it is undeniable that in this world, to truly take control of one's own destiny and challenge those behemoths, the strength he needs is probably far beyond his previous imagination. The deep friendship between them, where they are willing to do anything for their partners and even sacrifice their lives, is something that is truly something that is far beyond his previous imagination.

His path to becoming stronger is still very, very long...

The "erasure" of the Straw Hat crew caused a huge shock in the Sabaody Archipelago, but it also unexpectedly revealed something that was longed for yet ruthlessly taken away.

Seeing this bond end so tragically, he created an excellent opportunity for Kai to escape.

The Navy's main focus is clearly on dealing with the grass, but is there also a hint of... regret and emptiness?

Kai didn't know.

All he knew was his own heart, the Hatter's mess (confirming their fate, searching for possible clues), and comforting those in disarray because the Celestial Dragons had been attacked.

The "destruction" of the Straw Hat crew did not bring him the pleasure or relief he had imagined. Instead, it enraged the World Government's higher-ups (although the Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint was only knocked unconscious and not dead, this made his heart even heavier and more confused).

However, now is not the time to wallow in self-pity!

The Straw Hat Pirates are enough to cause a huge upheaval.

Furthermore, the standoff between Rayleigh and Admiral Kizaru also restrained "Disappearance," but the threat to the Navy was not eliminated! Kizaru's aura still loomed over the Navy's top combat force like a sword hanging over their heads.

The defenses and search and seizure forces of the entire Sabaody Archipelago still cover the entire island! The naval encirclement has not been lifted!

The Straw Hat crew's sudden tightening of alert, compared to the previous highest level of alert, undoubtedly created some... gaps that could be exploited!

Kai's immediate "disappearance" and Bartholomew Kuma's mysterious actions temporarily diverted the Navy's attention from other areas, allowing them to seize this fleeting opportunity!

Without further hesitation, he immediately dived towards the hidden mangrove root underwater passage that he had previously explored, located on the edge of the archipelago and connecting to the outer sea!

He unleashed his aura, concentrating it entirely in this area!

This... might be his best, and last, chance to escape Sabaody! His movements were so subtle, like a shadow merging into water.

He used his Observation Haki to carefully avoid all the marines.

Kai acted decisively! Without hesitation, he focused his mind and concentrated all his senses on searching for the patrol boat and underwater sonar (if any).

He even used Armament Haki briefly to escape when necessary!

While the Navy's attention was completely drawn to the aftermath of the Kuma and Straw Hat crew's conflict, and while his body was covered, enduring the icy seawater and immense water pressure, amidst those intricate, maze-like giant seas, Kizaru might be confronting Rayleigh or dealing with other Supernovas, taking advantage of the brief opening in the island's defense system due to the previous chaos...

Kai moved swiftly through the mangrove roots, like the most agile cheetah in the night.

This process is also fraught with danger.

The underwater environment is complex, and the lighting is dim!

Instead of choosing the conspicuous ports or channels, he headed towards the one he had previously explored, located on the edge of the archipelago in the dark (which had no effect on him), where undercurrents were surging and some ferocious marine creatures might be lurking.

Furthermore, we ventured into a highly concealed natural underwater cave connected to the interior of a massive mangrove root system!

He believed it was important that he remain vigilant at all times against possible pursuit by the navy.

But thanks to his superhuman swimming skills and survival instincts honed in various extreme environments, as well as his almost superhuman senses, Kai managed to successfully navigate the long and dangerous underwater passage without any major incidents!

While the navy's blockade is mainly concentrated on the sea and in the air, it may not be able to completely cover such concealed underwater passages!

He stealthily made his way forward, utilizing his Observation Haki to its fullest extent, carefully avoiding all obstacles. Finally, he surfaced from the icy seawater, breathing in the salty, fresh air, only to find himself surrounded by potential naval patrols and sentries.

He even used Armament Haki to cover the key parts of his body, making him stronger than those in the waters outside the Sabaody Archipelago and far from the main naval blockade line!

Looking back, we passed through some dangerous waters filled with sharp shells and turbulent currents.

The process was still incredibly dangerous. The archipelago, once composed of giant mangroves and dreamlike bubbles, had become a distant fragment. Several times he was nearly detected by the navy's sonar or the searchlights of patrol boats.

But he was just a shadow.

The island still seemed to be filled with chaos and tension, but all of that was no longer relevant to him.

With his extraordinary perception, superb stealth skills, and the calmness and decisiveness honed in desperate situations, he ultimately succeeded!

He found the place hidden beneath the roots of a giant mangrove tree and escaped! He escaped from the Sabaody Archipelago, a land filled with opportunities, dangers, secrets, conspiracies, and... complicated memories!

Kai did not immediately move away.

He needs a boat.