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

The young officer felt a sharp, tingling sensation spread throughout his body from his armpit! It was as if he had been struck by a high-voltage electric current! In that instant, all the strength in his body receded like a receding tide! His body went limp, and he collapsed to the ground! He didn't even have the strength to stand up!

Instant kill?!

No! It doesn't even qualify as "killing"! It's more like... being completely played?!

The two companions who had been watching the spectacle were completely stunned! They hadn't even seen how Kai made his move! They only saw their leader rush forward like a drunkard, and then be easily touched by the blind man, collapsing to the ground?!

What... what kind of sorcery is this?!

Kai slowly withdrew his finger, his face still displaying the same calm and composed expression.

He didn't even glance at the young officer on the ground, whose face was flushed with shame and disbelief.

He simply... looked at his two terrified companions with those empty eyes, and said in a tone so cold it could freeze the soul:

"Is there anyone else... who would like to 'ask for advice'?"

The two young officers felt a chill run down their spines from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads as Kaina's gaze swept over them like an abyss! How could they dare to show the slightest disrespect or provocation? They frantically shook their heads like chickens pecking at rice, then hurriedly helped their still limp comrade up and fled in panic without looking back, as if they had seen a ghost!

Kai watched (sense) their disheveled departure, a barely perceptible, cold smile curving his lips.

Kill the chicken to scare the monkey.

The effect seems to be quite good.

He knew that after this "sparring match," those voices within the Navy Headquarters who wanted to cause him trouble out of jealousy or resentment would... quiet down for a while.

Of course, he also knew that this approach would only deepen the rift between him and others.

But...so what?

He doesn't need friends.

All he needs is... power.

And...uninterrupted...cultivation time.

He turned around and, as if nothing had happened, continued walking towards his barracks.

All that remained was the empty training ground behind him, and... a lingering trace of... chilling coldness in the air.

While focusing on his training at the Navy Headquarters, Kai never stopped collecting and analyzing information from the outside world.

He used the Navy's vast and efficient 653 intelligence system (although his access was limited, it far exceeded that of outside intelligence brokers) and his own secretly established underground intelligence network to closely monitor the dramatic changes in the world order following the Marineford War.

Just as he had predicted, Whitebeard's death was like opening Pandora's box, completely igniting chaos in the New World!

Blackbeard Teach! The biggest winner and spoiler of the Marineford War! After acquiring the terrifying power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and subduing a group of legendary and vicious prisoners, he rose to prominence like a comet! He expanded his power in the New World in an extremely high-profile and ruthless manner! He not only quickly occupied most of the territory left behind by Whitebeard, but also ruthlessly wiped out the remaining forces of Whitebeard and other pirate crews who refused to submit to him! His dual abilities of the Dark-Dark Fruit and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit demonstrated near-invincible terrifying power! Countless powerful pirates who once dominated the New World became stepping stones for him to ascend to the throne of the "New Four Emperors"! A new era of dark overlord named "Blackbeard" has risen! His level of threat and unpredictability even seems to surpass Whitebeard's!

Those supernovas who managed to escape from the Sabaody Archipelago, like fish fry thrown into the even more turbulent ocean of the New World, began their own struggles and...stirred up the storm!

Eustass Kid remains as ferocious and unrestrained as ever! It's said that shortly after entering the New World, he formed a brief alliance with fellow Supernovas, "The Magician" Hawkins and "The Radio Pirate" Apoo, with their sights set on one of the Four Emperors, "Red-Haired" Shanks! While the outcome remains to be seen, his audacious actions have already shocked the world!

Trafalgar Law, on the other hand, maintained his calm and enigmatic style.

He doesn't seem to be in a hurry to expand his power. Instead, he uses his Op-Op Fruit ability to carry out some... unknown secret operations and plans in various corners of the New World.

His delicate relationship with the World Government and even with Doflamingo makes his future uncertain.

As for Straw Hat Luffy... news about him has become extremely scarce and vague.

Since his mental breakdown during the Marineford War and his rescue by Law, he seemed to have completely disappeared from the world.

No one knows where he went, or whether he is alive or dead.

This Straw Hat boy who once stirred up the world seems to have... temporarily withdrawn from the stage of history? (Kay remains skeptical about this.)

Based on his understanding of Luffy, he knew that this guy would never disappear so easily.

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Besides the dramatic upheavals in the pirate world, another thing that Kai was closely watching was the movements of the Revolutionary Army.

The outbreak of the Marineford War and the fall of Whitebeard undoubtedly brought tremendous opportunities and... challenges to this mysterious organization that had been dedicated to overthrowing the World Government's rule.

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Kai could sense from extremely confidential intelligence that the Revolutionary Army's activities seemed more frequent and active than before! They were instigating rebellions around the world, rescuing slaves, spreading the idea of ​​freedom, and engaging in a more intense covert struggle with the World Government's secret agency (CP Department)! Although the Revolutionary Army's leader, "the world's most vicious criminal" Monkey D. Dragon, remained as mysterious as a dragon, Kai could clearly feel that this enormous power lurking beneath the surface of the world was constantly accumulating and growing, waiting... for the opportunity to completely overturn the world!

The Navy, the Four Emperors, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Supernovas, the Revolutionary Army... and lone wolves like himself, detached from all these forces...

The whole world is like a pressure cooker about to boil over, with various forces colliding and brewing fiercely, ready to erupt at any moment into a final battle that is even more terrifying and magnificent than the Marineford War!

Kai calmly analyzed the complex intelligence, like a detached chess player assessing the strength, intentions, and potential threats of each piece on the board.

Blackbeard Teach is undoubtedly one of his most feared opponents! A monster possessing two top-tier Devil Fruit abilities simultaneously, his strength is likely close to, or even surpasses, that of a Marine Admiral! Moreover, his treacherous, cunning, and ruthless nature makes him incredibly difficult to guard against! An encounter in the New World would be a nightmare!

Those supernovas, though still somewhat immature, each possess immense potential and ambition! They are the trendsetters of the new era and will inevitably become major disruptors on the high seas in the future! Kai has memorized the abilities and characteristics of each of them, assessing whether they might become enemies or... useful targets in the future?

The Revolutionary Army, on the other hand, is an even more mysterious and unpredictable entity.

They are mortal enemies of the World Government, but their ideals and ways of doing things do not seem to be entirely consistent with the "order" that Kai seeks.

It's hard to say whether they will be friends or foes in the future.

As for Straw Hat Luffy... Kai deliberately avoids paying too much attention to him, but deep down, he can never completely ignore him.

This guy, who possesses Conqueror's Haki, always manages to create miracles, and has an unbreakable grudge against him, will inevitably reappear before him in the future! And that encounter might just be the moment that finally ends everything!

Kai silently memorized all the intelligence and analysis.

He knew he had to improve his strength as soon as possible! In this turbulent era, where powerful figures emerged in great numbers, only by possessing sufficient power could he truly control his own destiny, and only then could he... survive in the coming, even more chaotic and cruel future, and ultimately... achieve his goals!

His gaze (his inner eye) once again became incredibly firm and...icy! He needed to speed up his cultivation!

In the oppressive and competitive environment of the Navy Headquarters, Kai was like a tireless machine, frantically carrying out missions while using every available resource and time to engage in almost self-torturous training.

He was like a piece of refined steel thrown into a furnace, becoming harder and sharper under the repeated forging of fire and hammer, but also... colder and colder.

During these lonely and heavy days, the occasional news about Fujitora-senpai became one of the few sources of comfort and complex entanglement deep in his heart.

Through intelligence channels within the Navy and his secretly maintained underground intelligence network, Kai learned about the current situation of his mentor, Fujitora Issho.

Just as Fujitora had said before, he indeed officially joined the Navy through that unprecedented "world draft"! Moreover, almost immediately upon joining, he caused a huge sensation within the Navy with his undeniable, monstrous strength (Gravity Fruit combined with top-notch swordsmanship and Haki), as well as his unique sense of justice full of "benevolence and righteousness"!

It is said that during his enlistment test, his abilities even impressed the admirals present!

It is said that he made the extremely sensitive and bold proposal to "completely abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea" in public, which sparked huge controversy and discussion within the Navy!

It is said that although he was blind, his powerful Observation Haki and his perception of the "people's hearts" gave him insight and judgment far beyond that of ordinary people, earning him the deep respect of some enlightened generals and rank-and-file soldiers!

Ultimately, thanks to the strong opposition of the Fleet Admiral (who, along with Sengoku and later Akainu, seemed to acknowledge Fujitora's strength and, to some extent, "usability"), Fujitora was promoted to... Marine Admiral candidate!

This news left Kai with very mixed feelings.

On one hand, he was genuinely happy and impressed for Fujitora-senpai! His strength and charisma, indeed, were like the bright moon in the night, impossible to conceal, no matter where he went! To achieve such a high position and prestige within the rigidly hierarchical Navy at such a rapid pace was proof enough of his extraordinary nature! He was even somewhat…proud? After all, this legendary figure, soon to become one of the Navy's top combatants, was his…mentor (though without official recognition).

On the other hand, he also realized more clearly that the path of "justice" he and his senior Fujitora were perhaps... becoming increasingly different.

Fujitora chose to join the Navy to promote reform from within, to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and to realize his ideal of justice, which was filled with "benevolence" and "protection of the weak".

He seems to prefer a more moderate, bottom-up approach to change that wins popular support.

And what about himself? Although he is also in the Navy (though his motives are not pure), and although he also hates pirates and chaos, what he pursues seems to be a kind of... a more ruthless, more forceful, even sacrificing and using "necessary evil" "iron-blooded order"! He seems to prefer a kind of... top-down "stability" that is forcibly implemented and maintained by absolute power!

Although both the master and apprentice wore naval uniforms, their understanding and practice of "justice" seemed to be drifting further and further apart, and even... there was a possibility that they might turn into enemies.

This realization caused a sense of indescribable...melancholy and...loneliness to pass through Kai's heart.

Within this vast and cold naval system, the only person who might truly understand him and give him a sense of warmth and belonging seems to have... also embarked on a different path from him.

In the future, will he really... walk alone on this cold and cruel road forever?

Kai didn't know.

He could only bury these complex emotions deep in his heart once again, and then... continue to focus on the task at hand and his cultivation.

Perhaps, only when he truly possesses the power to stand shoulder to shoulder with, or even surpass, his predecessors will he be qualified to... re-examine and redefine their respective "paths".

As Kai's status within the Navy rose (though controversial, his abilities and achievements were undeniable), and he was assigned to the "Special Operations Force" directly under the Fleet Admiral, he began to come into contact with some... more classified and darker missions and information.

Among them were those top-secret intelligence reports related to the legendary ancient weapon "Pluto," which circulated only among the highest levels of the Navy and the CP department!

Perhaps it was during an order to assist the CP department (although he didn't have a good impression of these people, but sometimes the mission required it) in investigating an underground organization that was connected to the "Pluto" blueprints;

Perhaps while reviewing some top-secret files about Water Seven and the legendary shipwright Mr. Tom;

Or perhaps... Fleet Admiral Akainu deliberately revealed some relevant information to him for some purpose, either to test or to exploit him?

In short, Kai has once again come into contact with the name "Pluto," a name powerful enough to make the world tremble! And, he has learned even more... shocking secrets hidden beneath the surface!

He learned that, although Franky burned the original design of "Pluto" that Mr. Tom had entrusted to him and passed down through generations in front of CP9 during the Enies Lobby incident.

However... it seems that the World Government and the Navy have not completely given up their covetousness and research of this legendary strongest warship!

Rumors circulate that Dr. Vegapunk, the World Government's most mysterious and brilliant scientist, may have, through decades of research, mastered some of the core technologies related to "Pluto"! He might even possess backups of the design blueprints or partial reconstructions?! (This is why the World Government has never completely abandoned its "attention" to Franky and Iceberg.)

He also learned that there has been a huge controversy within the Navy and the World Government regarding how to deal with this "potentially existing" blueprint and whether to try to "revive" this ancient weapon that could destroy the world!

The hardliners, led by Akainu, seem to favor... keeping it in their own hands! They believe that only by possessing this absolute, unparalleled destructive power can they truly deter the Four Emperors, end the Great Pirate Era, and establish eternal "absolute justice"! Even though... this power itself is fraught with danger and uncontrollability! In their view, rather than letting this power fall into the hands of pirates or the Revolutionary Army, it's better... to firmly grasp it in the hands of the World Government itself!

Meanwhile, other, more rational or conservative factions (such as potential dovish generals, or those with a deeper understanding of historical truth) are filled with fear and anxiety! They believe that ancient weapons are forbidden, a potential source of destruction! If they were to be recreated, whoever possesses them would face annihilation! They advocate for the complete destruction of all materials and research on "Pluto," leaving it forever buried in the dust of history!

This huge internal controversy and divergence of ideas gave Kai a clearer and more vigilant understanding of the inner workings of the World Government and the Navy, a massive organization!

He realized that the organization he served was not monolithic, nor was it as "bright" and "just" as it proclaimed! It was also rife with power struggles, ideological conflicts, and... a hidden, immense darkness and danger capable of destroying the world!