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

"Really? Who has the design blueprints now? Iceberg? Or that Franky?"

The design blueprints for the ancient weapon "Pluto"? This word gave Kai a slight jolt.

He had vaguely seen records of "ancient weapons" in some top-secret intelligence, which seemed to be terrifying weapons capable of easily destroying islands and overturning the world! And its design blueprints might actually be related to the shipwrights of Water Seven?

This information gave Kai a deeper understanding of the complexities of Water Seven.

This place is not only a world-renowned shipbuilding center with top-notch shipwrights and technology, and the starting point of the maritime train, but it may also hide a huge secret related to the fate of the world and a terrible weapon that could arouse the covetousness of world governments!

It seems that his mission to Water Seven to capture the rogue agent will be more complicated and dangerous than he anticipated.

Beneath the calm surface of this seemingly bustling water city, there must be turbulent undercurrents and huge whirlpools.

Kai silently memorized this information.

He was curious about the technology of the train that could travel on the sea, and also felt a sense of unease about the possible ancient weapon designs.

He knew he had to be more careful and proceed cautiously.

Water Seven, a city filled with water, ships, secrets, and intrigue, awaits his arrival.

Having bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Golden Island, Kai once again embarked on his journey to Water Seven.

This time, instead of choosing an expensive, fast merchant ship, he boarded an ordinary medium-sized cargo ship that mainly carried timber and daily necessities.

He needed time to process the information he had gathered and to make more thorough preparations for the upcoming manhunt in Water Seven.

After sailing for several days, when the ship finally passed through a misty sea fog and arrived at the legendary "Water City", even Kai, who was already used to all kinds of wonders on the Grand Line, was deeply shocked by the scene before him (the picture constructed by his senses)!

This is a magnificent city that defies description!

It is not built on land, but like a giant lotus floating on the blue sea, with water forming the city's network! Countless canals of varying widths crisscross like a spider web, dividing the city into islands and areas of different sizes.

Bridges of various shapes and sizes span the canal, connecting them to one another.

In the heart of the city stands a colossal complex of buildings that cascades upwards like a fountain, exuding an imposing aura!

Kai stood at the bow of the ship. Although he was blind, his "mind's eye" expanded with unprecedented intensity, greedily absorbing every piece of information emanating from the city, trying to depict its entirety in his mind.

He could "hear" the melodious songs of the gondoliers and the splashing sound of their oars cutting through the water as countless gondolas (small and exquisite water vehicles) shuttled through the canal.

He could "hear" the sounds of hammering and forging coming from the huge shipyard in the distance, where countless shipwrights were working hard to repair and build the ships that were coming and going.

He could "hear" the lively conversations and laughter of the citizens on the streets (or rather, on both sides of the waterway), as well as the calls of various shops, all filled with the breath of life.

He could even “feel” the continuous, low rumbling sound beneath the entire city, like the pulse of a giant, brought about by immense water pressure and a sophisticated hydraulic system!

This city is like a living organism, possessing its own unique breath and pulse! Its structure is so complex and ingenious, full of miracles that perfectly combine human wisdom and the power of nature!

A sense of admiration rose in Kai's heart.

The wisdom and skill of the people who built such a magnificent city were absolutely unparalleled!

The merchant ship slowly sailed into a public dock on the outskirts of Water City.

Kai followed the flow of people off the ship and stepped onto the ground, which was paved with hard stones and was somewhat slippery from the moisture.

Instead of rushing to find the defector, he spent half a day wandering aimlessly through the city like an ordinary newcomer (of course, every step was under his control).

He needs to familiarize himself with the city's structure, atmosphere, and "rhythm" first.

He wandered along the crisscrossing waterways, feeling the breeze and mist carried by the passing gondolas; he passed by the enormous shipyards, sensing the intense heat emanating from them and the focused, skilled breath of the boatmen; he entered the bustling market, distinguishing the different aromas of spices, foods, fabrics, and wood.

Gradually, a vivid, three-dimensional, and detailed "mental map" of the Seven Waters City took shape in his mind.

After becoming familiar with the environment, Kai began investigating the whereabouts of the target agent.

Based on previous intelligence, the defector would likely seek help from local black market forces or certain shipwrights.

Kai decided to approach the matter from these two directions.

His first need is to find a suitable place to stay.

The hotels in Water Seven are expensive, and although he can afford them with his current funds, he prefers to choose a more secluded place that is less likely to attract attention.

Eventually, he found a cheap, simple but relatively secluded little hotel in an area near Shipwreck Island (which he sensed was a place with a mixed atmosphere and a gathering place for the dark side of the city).

After settling in, Kai began his covert investigation in Water Seven.

During the Water Seven event, Kai's perception, like a searchlight, constantly scanned this vast and complex city.

He quickly gained a deeper understanding of the operating model and power distribution of this "capital of boatmen".

He focused his attention on the renowned shipbuilding company, Galley-La.

He had once "observed" the Carrera headquarters in the city center from a distance.

It was a huge complex of buildings full of vitality and order, with countless shipwrights going in and out, the sounds of hammering, cutting, and polishing never ceasing, and the air filled with the fresh scent of wood and the smell of oil from machinery.

Kai could clearly sense the focus, meticulousness, and pride in their skills emanating from the boatmen.

Their skills were indeed superb; Kai could judge their high level of expertise simply by sensing the subtle flow of energy as they handled wood and metal.

Chapter 60 The Unknown Secret! Nami actually...

What impressed Kai most was the president of Carrera Corporation, who was also the mayor of Water Seven, Iceberg.

Kai once sensed the presence of an iceberg from afar near the city hall.

It was an unusually calm, deep-pool-like aura, containing extraordinary wisdom, powerful leadership, and a kind of... well, a secret and burden deliberately hidden beneath the peaceful exterior.

Kai could sense that this person was not as simple as he appeared on the surface; he seemed to be shouldering some kind of heavy responsibility and was highly vigilant about everything around him.

Besides the Carrera Corporation, which represents light and order, Kai also sensed another force that could not be ignored lurking in the shadows of the city—the Franky family.

He sensed that in the area near the Destroyer Ship Island, there existed a chaotic stronghold that had its own set of "rules".

There gathered a motley crew of thugs and hooligans, most of whom made a living by dismantling ships, selling parts, and occasionally working as bounty hunters (who preyed on the weak).

At the heart of this group is a guy who exudes an extremely strange aura, full of mechanical modifications and a certain... abnormal confidence and unrestrained energy—Franky.

Kai had also heard of this Franky, knowing that he was another of Mr. Tom's apprentices and seemed to have a complicated relationship with Iceberg.

Besides these two overt forces, Kai also keenly sensed some more hidden and dangerous entities.

In certain corners of the city, especially near government offices or important facilities, he could occasionally detect a few extremely faint but well-trained, lurking surveillance agents, like venomous snakes! These auras were somewhat similar to the CP agents he had encountered before, but seemed more reserved and professional!

CP9! The name of this top intelligence agency of the World Government flashed through Kai's mind! They were also infiltrating this city? Was it for the legendary blueprints of Hades? Or for some other secret?

This discovery made Kai even more vigilant.

He realized that beneath the surface of Water Seven, this seemingly calm and prosperous water city, there were already undercurrents and various forces intertwined, and a slight misstep could lead to being drawn into a deadly vortex! His mission to capture the defector agent thus became even more difficult and dangerous.

He must be more careful and proceed cautiously.

Just as Kai was cautiously traversing the light and dark realms of Water Seven, trying to find traces of the rogue agent, a familiar yet unsettling aura once again entered his perception range.

It's the Straw Hat Pirates! They've actually come to Water Seven too!

Kai could clearly sense the kind of noise and energy that clashed with the surrounding environment when they arrived in the city.

Luffy's signature shouts, full of curiosity and excitement, Nami is probably worrying about the exorbitant cost of repairing the ship, and Zoro is likely lost in the crisscrossing waterways...

Kai instinctively wanted to block out these sensations again, but this time, he forced himself not to.

He needs to know their movements to avoid unnecessary encounters and trouble.

Sure enough, trouble soon came their way, or rather, they actively "invited" trouble.

Not long after, Kai sensed a commotion breaking out near the Franky family's stronghold, "Franky House," close to Shipwreck Island!

The chaotic energy fluctuations were exceptionally disordered, with Luffy's powerful aura, like a volcanic eruption, filled with anger and destructive force, standing out particularly! Kai could clearly "hear" the roar of buildings being destroyed, the screams of the crowd, and the terrified screams of the Franky family's thugs.

What left Kai speechless was that he also sensed a chaotic scene amidst the commotion: a large amount of money (it seemed to be paper money) scattered everywhere and being looted! After listening to the surrounding people's discussions, he roughly guessed what had happened—it seemed that the huge sum of money the Straw Hat crew had brought (possibly exchanged for gold brought down from Skypiea?) had been stolen by the Franky family, and then Luffy, in a fit of rage, led his men to attack the Franky family's house and razed it to the ground!

Kai observed (perceived) the development of events from afar, his heart filled with complex emotions.

On one hand, he had to admit that although Luffy was reckless and impulsive, he was indeed willing to risk everything for his crewmates (this time it seemed to be for the stolen money, but it also concerned the trust and efforts of his crewmates), and directly challenged the local criminal gangs. His ability to take action was truly amazing.

On the other hand, he felt a stronger aversion and alienation towards the Straw Hat Pirates' style of doing things that brought trouble wherever they went and resorted to violence at the slightest disagreement.

In his view, such behavior was completely reckless and would only create more chaos and destruction, which was the complete opposite of his pursuit of a cautious, patient, and goal-oriented approach.

"As expected... they are the root of chaos and destruction."

"Kay thought to himself, becoming even more determined to distance himself from them."

He was even somewhat glad that he had left (or been expelled from) that team; otherwise, he would probably be plagued by headaches every day because of the trouble these guys caused.

He didn't approach the chaotic area, but after confirming that the Straw Hat crew seemed to have finished their "mattering" and left, he continued to focus on his mission.

He had to find the defector as soon as possible, complete the mission, and then leave this city that was making him increasingly uncomfortable.

During his time in Water Seven, Kai continued to track down the defector while also getting to know every corner of the city.

His perception was like a tireless probe, extending to every level of the city.

One day, as he followed a clue to an area near Dock One (one of Carrera’s main docks), a strange aura suddenly caught his attention.

That's the scent of a ship.

But unlike other ships, this ship's aura was unusually weak and dilapidated.

Its hull structure appeared to have suffered extremely serious damage, as if it could fall apart at any moment.

However, within this heavy aura of decay, a faint, spiritual, and life-like energy fluctuation stubbornly emanates!

Kai's heart skipped a beat.