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

everything's ready.

Kai embarked on his voyage once again.

This time, his target was crystal clear—Marine Headquarters, Marineford! The final battlefield that was about to become the focus of the world, the place that would determine the fate of countless people!

On the way to Marineford, the sea was unusually calm.

There were no strong winds, no huge waves, and even the slightest ripple was rarely seen.

The sky also appeared exceptionally clear and vast.

But this calm, like the stillness before a storm, only intensifies the oppressive feeling... a heavier, more suffocating sense of oppression!

Kai stood alone on the deck of a small speedboat he had managed to acquire (probably "borrowed" from some unfortunate pirate or smuggler), letting the sea breeze tousle his slightly disheveled black hair.

He pushed his Observation Haki to its limit, and like invisible tentacles, it stretched infinitely towards the distant direction of Marineford.

He could clearly "feel" it!

Beneath that seemingly calm sea surface, unimaginable, terrifying undercurrents surge, like a monstrous beast from the abyss!

Countless powerful auras, filled with fighting spirit, killing intent, or simply curiosity and greed, converged rapidly from different directions around the world toward the same coordinate point—Marineford—just like rivers flowing into the sea!

With its massive naval fleet, its uniformity and unwavering resolve are like a moving Great Wall of Steel!

There were various divisions from the New World under the command of the Whitebeard Pirates, their aura as fiery as burning flames, filled with loyalty to their father, protection of their families, and anger towards the Navy!

There are the Seven Warlords of the Sea who were forcibly recruited and have different thoughts. Some of them have a cold and serpentine aura (Hawkeye?), some are full of tyranny and majesty (Doflamingo?), and some are lazy and unpredictable (Boa Hancock?). They are like time bombs that may explode at any time!

There are even more mysterious and unpredictable forces hidden deeper within, seemingly observing this upcoming feast in secret, waiting for their chance to strike!

The power of the entire world seems to be converging on that small island! An unprecedented, colossal energy conflict, capable of tearing the sky apart and staining the sea red, is frantically brewing and accumulating at the edge of the horizon!

Faced with this terrifying omen, which seemed like the end of the world, Kai's heart entered a state of...unprecedented and strange tranquility.

There was no excitement, no fear, no confusion.

There was only one kind of...deep, calm like an ancient well, and one kind of...almost cold, focused concentration.

He knew what he was about to do.

He also knew what he was about to face.

He also knew what price he might have to pay.

But he has already made his choice.

And we will continue on this path with unwavering determination.

He stopped thinking about those complex definitions of "justice" and "benevolence".

All he knew was that he would use his power to carry out what he considered the "necessary evil," to bring this chaotic era to a close... a period he believed was necessary.

This might be paranoia, it might be madness, it might be... a path to destruction.

But this is the "path" he chose.

He slowly closed his eyes (though it made no difference to him), sat cross-legged on the deck, and, like an old monk in deep meditation, completely immersed his mind in the eye of the storm that was about to erupt.

He is waiting.

We await the moment that will determine the fate of the era, which is about to officially arrive.

When Kai's small boat finally reached the waters outside Marineford, he was immediately awestruck by the enormous, fortress-like island before him!

Marineford! Naval Headquarters! The core of the World Government's most powerful military force!

This enormous, crescent-shaped island, like a loyal yet ruthless giant, guards the key shipping lanes to the new world.

The island itself appears to be forged from solid rock and steel, covered with towering walls, dense fortifications, and countless imposing buildings.

The entire island exudes a cold and powerful aura of war, as if the enemy is armed to the teeth!

At this moment, Marineford has entered an unprecedented state of highest alert!

Kai could clearly sense that at least 100,000 elite naval troops had gathered inside the island and in the surrounding waters! They were well-equipped, highly trained, and disciplined, forming an impregnable defensive line! The immense aura emanating from these 100,000 soldiers, filled with unwavering will and an unyielding belief in victory, almost turned the sky white!

Among these ordinary soldiers, countless dazzling "General Stars" are scattered throughout! Dozens of Vice Admirals from the Marine Headquarters! Each of them possesses the formidable strength and rich combat experience to easily destroy a small island! Their aura, like anchoring pillars, supports the entire Marine front!

Not to mention the three Admirals, who were like gods, representing the highest fighting force of the Navy! Kizaru's dazzling and scorching aura was like light, Aokiji's icy aura seemed to freeze everything, and... Akainu's scorching aura was like an erupting volcano, filled with absolute destructive will and utter justice! Their auras were like three insurmountable mountains, suppressing the entire battlefield!

Even the legendary naval hero, Vice Admiral Garp, and Fleet Admiral, Sengoku the Buddha, these two legends of the old era, exude an awe-inspiring aura, sitting atop the highest point of the Marine Headquarters!

Besides these, there are the Seven Warlords of the Sea who were forcibly conscripted! Hawkeye Mihawk's aloof and sharp aura, like that of the world's greatest swordsman! Doflamingo's eerie aura, filled with malevolent charm and a desire for manipulation! Boa Hancock's proud, alluring aura, yet concealing immense power! Gecko Moria's aura, filled with shadow and resentment! And… that "Tyrant," Bartholomew Kuma, whose aura has become even colder and more programmed! They are like unstable factors, scattered throughout the battlefield, ready to explode at any moment!

Such a terrifying lineup! Such formidable power! It's practically a collection of the most elite military forces that any world government could mobilize!

A chill ran down Kai's spine! Faced with such an impenetrable defense, did the Whitebeard Pirates really have a chance?

He turned his gaze (in his mind's eye) to the execution platform that stood tall like an altar at the highest point of the central square of Marineford!

On the execution platform, a figure was tightly bound by sea stone chains and knelt there.

Although the breath was weak due to exhaustion and suppression, the tenacious life force and indomitable will that burned like a flame were still clearly discernible!

"Fire Fist" Portgas D. Ace!

Beside him stood an expressionless naval soldier, and... the naval hero Garp (Ace's grandfather) with a complex expression.

Directly below the execution platform stood Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the three admirals, coldly surveying everything like judges.

The entire Marineford Square, and indeed the entire island, was filled with a suffocating, ominous atmosphere, as if a storm was brewing. The air seemed to freeze, with only the sound of the sea breeze fluttering the naval flags and the pounding of countless hearts filled with tension and anticipation.

Kai knew she had come to the right place.

But we came to the right place...the most dangerous place ever!

He did not attempt to approach the main battlefield, as that would be tantamount to suicide.

He needed to find a location where he could clearly "perceive" the entire battlefield situation, while also being relatively safe and not easily affected by the aftermath of the battle.

Chapter 85 Marineford War! Kai annihilates Whitebeard in an instant!!!

He took advantage of the Navy's vague "tacit approval" (perhaps he somehow sent a confirmation signal of arrival to the Navy channels that had previously contacted him, and received a reply of "freedom to act, but at your own risk"?), or simply relied on his already masterful stealth abilities and Observation Haki to carefully avoid the Navy's layers of defenses and sentries.

Finally, he found an excellent vantage point on the top of a relatively tall but inconspicuous building (possibly the ruins of a warehouse or watchtower) in the outer area of ​​Marineford, near the port.

This place is some distance from the main battlefield and is relatively safe.

But with the range and precision of his current Observation Haki, he can clearly capture the entire Marineford Square, and even the battle situation in the surrounding sea, within his "Mind Network"!

He suppressed all his aura, adjusted his breathing, and made himself as if he had become a cold stone, a non-existent ghost, completely blending into the surrounding environment.

He stood there quietly, like a silent observer hidden in the darkness.

His gaze (his inner eye) fell upon the "flame" about to be sacrificed on the execution platform, upon the steel torrent standing ready in the square, and upon the vast blue sea that was about to be stained red with endless blood and gunfire.

He knew that a war that would change the world and determine the fate of countless people was about to begin!

And he, Kai, the "blind hunter" Jingxin, will witness all of this here, in his own way, and... at a moment he deems "necessary," he will place that piece, a piece filled with "evil," that might change everything.

His story is about to reach a crucial turning point, and... perhaps the most climactic, bloody chapter.

Like a ghost lurking atop the abandoned buildings on the outskirts of Marineford, Kai completely erased his presence, as if he had merged with the cold steel and the howling sea wind.

Then, he slowly expanded his "Mind Network"—his Observation Haki perception, honed through countless trials and far exceeding ordinary people's imagination—like ripples on water, silently covering the entire massive, fortress-like Marine Headquarters island.

In his perceived world, the scenes of Marineford were clearer and more... unsettling than what the eyes could see.

His first "scan" was of the navy's defense system.

That was simply a massive, precisely operated steel war machine armed to the teeth!

Countless well-trained naval soldiers, like chess pieces on a chessboard, were precisely positioned at every key point on the island.

From the breakwater of Port 637 to the crenellations of the city wall, from the edge of the square to the top of the buildings, everywhere was filled with their uniformity, discipline, and iron will.

Kai could clearly feel the cold touch of the guns and swords they were holding, "hear" their suppressed and tense breathing, and "feel" the fear they felt deep inside about the impending war, as well as their fearless determination, brainwashed or inspired by "absolute justice"!

The massive gun emplacements scattered throughout the island stand tall and menacing like steel behemoths.

Kai could sense the dangerous-smelling shells already loaded in the breech, and he could sense the gunners nervously adjusting the angle and range.

The sheer number and density of these gun emplacements are enough to tear any sea target attempting to approach to shreds in an instant!

What alarmed Kai even more was that he also sensed the presence of Seastone weapons at many important defensive nodes and passage entrances! These weapons, which shimmered with special energy fluctuations and could effectively counter Devil Fruit users (such as nets, guns, and even bullets made of Seastone), were being issued in large quantities to Navy soldiers and officers.

This undoubtedly greatly increases the difficulty for the Whitebeard Pirates (who must have a large number of Devil Fruit users) to break in.

In the heart of Marineford—the massive central plaza—a staggering 100,000 elite naval troops were assembled! Formed in perfectly aligned squares, they resembled a steel jungle, their chilling aura radiating outwards! The combined power of these 100,000 elites created an immense, almost tangible, force of "order"—a willpower so cold, unwavering, and unquestionable, like an impregnable bulwark, emanating a powerful sense of oppression. Even Kai, far away on the edge of the battlefield, felt a chill and suffocation emanating from the depths of his soul!

Within this fortress of 100,000 elite troops, stand dozens of even more powerful "beacons"—the vice admirals of the Navy Headquarters!

Kai could clearly distinguish several individuals whose auras were particularly powerful and unique:

That spider-like, multi-armed (Kayi sensed the strangeness behind him), cold and cruel Vice Admiral Onigumo!

That Vice Admiral Momonga, who always carries a strange animal (squirrel?) on his shoulder, with a calm and steady demeanor, and whose swordsmanship seems quite superb!

And that giant lieutenant general (John Jaendor?) who was tall and imposing, like an iron tower, and exuded power and destructive energy!

And dozens of other powerful individuals, though not widely known, whose strength (baee) is also at the level of a Navy Vice Admiral! Each of them is a veteran of countless battles, with unwavering will, the backbone of the Navy, and the strongest support for this steel bulwark!

Sensing all this, Kai's heart was filled with solemnity.

The Marine Headquarters truly lives up to its reputation as the World Government's most powerful machine of force! Such a tight and formidable defense system is practically an impenetrable fortress! Can the Whitebeard Pirates really break through this barrier and rescue Ace? (Preparation)

After scanning the Navy's overall deployment, Kai focused his senses, like a searchlight, on the most conspicuous and unique location beneath the execution platform—the gathering point of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!