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

Kai's brain went blank again! He couldn't understand what was happening before his eyes at all!

Luffy... actually broke into Impel Down, the world's number one, supposedly impenetrable underwater prison?! And... he successfully led so many legendary, vicious prisoners in a mass escape?! And then... he hijacked a Marine warship, parachuting directly into the Marineford battlefield in this way?!

This...this can't even be described as "crazy"! This is simply...myth! It's something only a madman could come up with, and something only a madman with the protagonist's halo could accomplish!

Kai's worldview seems to have been completely shattered once again by this straw hat boy!

With the addition of Luffy's "surprise attack," the already chaotic Marineford War will undoubtedly become even more... unpredictable, and even more... exciting!

Kai could clearly sense that both the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates were stunned by this sudden turn of events! The entire battlefield fell into a brief, eerie silence because of the arrival of these uninvited guests!

Kai knew that what was to come would likely be even more unexpected than anyone anticipated! And he himself, the "ghost" lurking in the shadows, had to concentrate even more intently on observing this... peak battle, made even more unpredictable by Luffy's intrusion!

When that naval warship fell from the sky like a meteorite, and when that familiar figure, full of sunshine and freedom, leaped out and appeared on the battlefield of blood and fire in Marineford, Kai's heart, which had long been accustomed to coldness and numbness, was struck as if by a heavy hammer, instantly stirring up a monstrous wave!

Luffy!

Monkey D. Luffy!

He actually... came?! And in such an... unbelievable, such awe-inspiring way?!

Anger! Uncontrollable anger! Like a long-dormant volcano, it erupted in his chest in an instant! This guy! This culprit who had ruthlessly abandoned him, bringing him endless pain and shame! How dare he?! How dare he appear before him again?! And on this stage... where he was about to carry out his "necessary evil"?!

Chapter 89 Kai becomes one of the Four Emperors! The embodiment of justice!!!

Astonishment! Utter astonishment! Kai simply couldn't comprehend it! Shouldn't Luffy have been completely "erased" by Kuma in the Sabaody Archipelago?! How could he not only escape in such a short time, but also break into the heavily guarded underwater prison Impel Down, and even... lead a large group of legendary prisoners in a successful escape, ultimately parachuting into Marine Headquarters?! This... this is completely beyond the realm of common sense! This is simply... a miracle! Or rather... something only a "protagonist" favored by fate like him could accomplish?!

Complex! Besides anger and surprise, there was another complex emotion... one that even Kai himself was unwilling to admit, even subconsciously wanting to deny! Perhaps it was... a very faint touch of emotion, a feeling of being moved by seeing the other person still alive, still risking everything for their comrade (this time, their brother)? Perhaps it was... a strange sense of apprehension arising from the other person's ability to always create miracles and break the rules? Or perhaps it was... an indescribable excitement and... unease arising from the prospect of having some kind of "final showdown" with this "destined person" on the same stage?

All his emotions surged and churned within Kai like a raging sea, causing his breathing to become momentarily disordered!

But he quickly and forcefully suppressed it all!

He bit his tongue hard, using the intense pain to regain his absolute composure!

Don't let personal emotions get in the way! Now is not the time to dwell on past grievances!

He quickly, with an almost icy rationality, began to analyze the potential impact of Luffy's appearance on the entire battle.

There is no doubt that it is a huge mess and a lot of uncertainty!

Luffy's identity is too special! He is the grandson of the Marine hero Garp! He is the son of the Revolutionary Army leader Dragon! He is the sworn brother of "Fire Fist" Ace! And more importantly... he is the "troublemaker" with a bounty of 300 million Berries who just openly declared war on the World Government at Enies Lobby and successfully escaped!

His appearance was a bombshell! It was enough to throw the already chaotic Marineford War into even greater turmoil!

He will attract a lot of the Navy's attention! To prevent him from getting close to the execution platform, the Navy will inevitably have to allocate a significant portion of its forces to intercept him! This will greatly reduce the pressure on the Whitebeard Pirates' main battlefront!

He will bring new hope to Whitebeard's side! Seeing Ace's brother come to rescue him so desperately, the morale of the Whitebeard Pirates will surely rise again! Even those escaped prisoners who originally had their own ulterior motives (such as Crocodile and Jinbe) may join the battle for various reasons (such as their friendship with Luffy, or wanting to take advantage of the chaos), becoming a force to be reckoned with!

His reckless and unstoppable momentum will inevitably disrupt the navy's original deployment and rhythm! Making the entire battlefield's trajectory even more unpredictable and...unpredictable!

Kai's gaze (his mind's eye) was fixed on the figure rushing toward the execution platform like a cannonball.

"Ace—!!!" Luffy's signature shout, filled with anxiety and determination, echoed throughout Marineford!

A cold smile curled at the corners of Kai's lips.

Is it chaotic? Is it unpredictable?

well.

The more chaotic and unpredictable things are, the more advantageous it might be for him, the "ghost" hiding in the shadows.

He can better conceal himself, observe the situation more calmly, and... at the most opportune moment, deliver the most fatal blow to the target he has already chosen!

Luffy, you've arrived.

Then let this... drama that will determine the fate of an era become even more spectacular!

Kai completely suppressed all his personal emotions and once again entered a state of absolute calm, like an observer.

His "psychic network" is like tireless eyes, recording the chain reaction on the battlefield caused by Luffy's appearance as a "troublemaker".

As expected, Luffy's appearance was like throwing an ice cube into a pot of boiling oil, instantly triggering a violent reaction!

"Straw Hat Luffy?! What's he doing here?!" Countless voices of astonishment and anger rang out from the Marine camp!

"Stop him! We must not let him get near the execution platform!" The Warring States Marshal's majestic and furious voice rang out from above!

A large number of naval soldiers and officers immediately surged toward Luffy like a tidal wave, attempting to intercept him!

However, the first person to truly confront Luffy head-on was... a figure that even Kai found somewhat unexpected!

It's Smoker!

Kai clearly sensed that the "Smoker," who had been guarding the back of the defensive line and seemed uninterested in ordinary combat, suddenly had a fierce fighting spirit and... a kind of nemesis-like obsession burst forth in his eyes the moment he saw Luffy appear! He didn't even wait for orders; his body instantly turned into billowing smoke and rushed directly in front of Luffy at an astonishing speed, blocking his path!

"Straw Hat Boy! We meet again!" Smoker's voice was deep and full of pressure. "This is not a place for you to run wild! Surrender now!" He swung his Seastone Jitte down at Luffy's head without hesitation!

"Smoker?! Get out of the way! I don't have time to waste with you!" Luffy clearly recognized the Marine who had been chasing him since Loguetown. He shouted anxiously, his body instantly transforming into an element (although Kai knew that rubber wasn't an element) in an attempt to dodge the attack!

The two instantly engaged in a brief but intense clash! Smoke clashed with rubber, and Seastone clashed with Devil Fruit abilities! Although Luffy was eager to rush to the execution platform, and Smoker seemed to be hesitant due to the complex surroundings and unable to unleash his full power, the battle did not last long. Luffy eventually managed to escape Smoker's clutches temporarily thanks to some unexpected event (perhaps interference from other escaped prisoners, such as Buggy the Clown's "luck"?).

But this brief encounter was enough to show that Luffy's appearance immediately attracted the attention of a Marine Vice Admiral-level expert (Smoker's strength is definitely above that of a Vice Admiral)!

Then, something even more surprising happened to Kai!

Just as Luffy continued his charge towards the execution platform, a massive, incredibly sharp green slash, as if cleaving through space, swept towards Luffy's direction without warning!

It's Hawkeye Mihawk!

The world's greatest swordsman... has actually become interested in Luffy?! And his first move was such a terrifying slash?!

Kai could clearly sense that when Hawkeye swung his sword, it wasn't as casual as when he attacked the Moby Dick before. Instead, it was... with a hint of curiosity and probing? It seemed that he wanted to see just how capable this Straw Hat kid, who dared to cause trouble on Enies Lobby and was valued by his former "old rival" Shanks, really was.

Faced with this terrifying slash that could easily cleave a giant warship in two, Luffy clearly felt a deadly threat! He tried to dodge, but the slash was too fast and too wide, making it impossible to avoid!

At this critical moment! An unexpected figure suddenly appeared in front of Luffy!

It's... Crocodile?!

Kai was shocked to realize that the former Shichibukai, who should have harbored deep hatred for Luffy (after all, Luffy had destroyed his country and ambitions), had actually... used his body, now reduced to sand, to form a massive sand wall, forcefully blocking Mihawk's terrifying slash! Although a huge gap was cleaved in the sand wall, and Crocodile himself groaned, clearly having suffered a considerable impact, he had ultimately... saved Luffy's life?!

What... what's going on here?! Why is Crocodile helping Luffy?!

Kai frowned.

He simply couldn't understand the thought processes of these former Shichibukai!

Immediately afterwards, he sensed that Crocodile seemed to say something to Hawkeye (probably something like "I'm in a bad mood, don't bother me" or something similar), and then... he actually engaged in a brief standoff with Hawkeye?!

Luffy, taking advantage of this opportunity, escaped the crisis once again and continued his charge toward the execution platform!

Hawkeye seemed somewhat surprised and displeased by Crocodile's sudden intervention, but he seemed too lazy to get entangled with this "loser" any longer. After confronting Crocodile for a moment, he sheathed his sword again and resumed his indifferent demeanor.

"What are these guys thinking?" Kai felt a headache coming on.

The Seven Warlords of the Sea are indeed a group of monsters that cannot be fathomed by common sense!

Luffy's appearance was like a stone thrown into muddy water, completely disrupting the entire battlefield situation!

He attracted Smoker's attention, drew Hawkeye's probing, and even received unexpected help from Crocodile, his "arch-nemesis"!

Not only that! Even the Marine Admirals, who seemed to have been slacking off, seemed to have to shift some of their attention away from the Whitebeard Pirates because of his appearance! Kai could sense that Aokiji and Kizaru's auras were subtly locked onto Luffy, as if assessing the potential threat posed by this "variable"!

Luffy, this "troublemaker," in a way that Kai couldn't understand at all, used his unique "charm" (or perhaps "troublesome nature"?) to forcefully shift the focus of the entire Marineford War from the direct clash between the Navy and Whitebeard to a more chaotic and unpredictable direction!

For Kai, who wanted to take advantage of the chaos, perhaps... this is a good thing?

On the chaotic battlefield, Kai's perception was like an invisible tentacle, capturing information from every corner.

Besides keeping an eye on Luffy, the biggest "troublemaker," he also noticed the movements of his fellow "escapee accomplice" from Impel Down—former Shichibukai, "Crocodile."

Crocodile's behavior is just too strange!

Logically speaking, Luffy was the culprit who destroyed his ambitions built up over many years in Alabasta and sent him to Impel Down. The two should be mortal enemies.

But just now, when Hawkeye unleashed that fatal slash, Crocodile actually... intervened and saved Luffy?!

This is completely illogical!

Kai carefully sensed Crocodile's presence and movements.

He discovered that Crocodile did not have a clear stance on the battlefield.

He neither helped the Navy attack the Whitebeard Pirates (in fact, he seemed to have a deep-seated grudge against Whitebeard himself, and even took the initiative to attack Whitebeard, but was easily blocked).

He wasn't entirely on Luffy's side either (his act of saving Luffy was more of a spur-of-the-moment decision, or perhaps he didn't want Hawkeye to "get his way"?).

He's more like a... pure, selfish "opportunist"!

He used his powerful Sand-Sand Fruit ability to move freely through the chaotic battlefield.

Sometimes he attacks the Navy, creating chaos; sometimes he attacks members of the Whitebeard Pirates, seemingly venting old grudges; and sometimes he does something unexpected, just like before.

All his actions seem to have only one purpose—to maximize his own interests amidst the chaos of the Marineford War!

Perhaps he wanted to take advantage of the chaos to weaken the Navy and Whitebeard's power, paving the way for his future comeback?

Perhaps he is looking for some kind of "opportunity" in this war that could make him stronger or enable him to achieve greater ambitions?

He might even have... made some kind of secret deal with certain forces hidden behind the scenes?

Kai was unable to fully see through Crocodile's true intentions.

But he could clearly sense the man's aura—cold and sinister, filled with ambition and scheming—like a desert! He was like a venomous snake lurking beneath the sand, ready to deliver a fatal blow at the most crucial moment! Whether it was against the Navy, against Whitebeard, or even… against Luffy, whom he had just "saved"!

"A guy you absolutely cannot trust."