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

The battlefield is chaotic; stray bullets and shockwaves don't have eyes.

Moreover, there are always some blinded individuals who stray from the main battlefield and wander into the relatively peripheral area where he is located.

Just as Kai was intently "observing" the fierce battle between Marco and Kizaru in the distance, his senses suddenly detected that several pirates filled with violence and killing intent were sneaking towards the abandoned building where he was hiding!

These pirates are fairly strong, roughly equivalent to those with a bounty of twenty to thirty million Berries.

They were clearly terrified by the fierce fighting on the main battlefield, or perhaps they simply wanted to take advantage of the chaos to find a breakthrough on the flanks and carry out sabotage or looting in the rear.

The area where Kai is located appears to be poorly defended, making it seem like a good choice.

Kai frowned slightly.

He didn't want to expose himself at this time and attract unnecessary attention.

But he couldn't just let those guys break through from here.

He could clearly sense that behind this abandoned building was a temporary naval medical station and supply depot.

If these pirates are allowed to break through, it will inevitably disrupt the navy's logistics and may even injure the unarmed medics and wounded.

This... seems to violate his vague principle of "maintaining necessary order"? It also violates... Fujitora-senpai's teachings on "protecting the weak"?

Moreover, this is also an opportunity to... test my abilities? To test whether I can "kill without leaving a trace" in this environment and resolve these troubles without attracting any attention?

Kai's mind raced, and he quickly made a decision.

He didn't move, remaining hidden in the shadows atop the building, his breathing unchanged.

He simply used his senses, like invisible threads, to precisely lock onto the few pirates who were quietly approaching.

The first pirate cautiously peeked around, and after confirming that there were no marines nearby, he waved to signal his companions to follow.

The moment he stepped into the building's shadow!

Kai moved!

His movements were lightning fast and silent! Like a bat darting through the darkness!

He didn't even draw his "Tranquility" staff! He simply brought his right index and middle fingers together, covering the tips with an extremely faint but exceptionally concentrated layer of Armament Haki! Then, like a viper striking, he precisely struck the pirate's nape and spine!

The pirate didn't even make a sound. His body stiffened abruptly, and then, like a puppet with its strings cut, he collapsed to the ground, completely losing consciousness.

The second pirate, who was right behind him, was about to cry out in alarm when he saw his companion suddenly fall down!

But Kai's figure had already appeared in front of him like a ghost! His left hand covered his mouth with lightning speed, while his right knee slammed into his lower abdomen with force, yet with controlled power!

The pirate felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, his vision went black, and he followed in his companion's footsteps.

The remaining two pirates finally realized something was wrong! They drew their weapons in alarm and stood back to back, warily scanning their surroundings!

But they couldn't catch a glimpse of Kai! Utilizing the building's complex structure and shadows, Kai moved swiftly around them like a ghost blending into the darkness!

His Observation Haki clearly captured the two pirates' chaotic heartbeats, rapid breathing, and the slight trembling of their muscles caused by fear! Kai anticipated every subtle movement and every possible direction of attack!

call out!

A small pebble, coated with Kai's Armament Haki, struck one of the pirates' wrists holding a sword with pinpoint accuracy, like a bullet, causing him to drop his weapon!

Immediately afterwards, Kai appeared behind him like a ghost, delivering a precise chop to the side of his neck!

The last pirate was completely panicked! He wildly swung his axe, trying to drive back the unseen enemy!

But Kai easily dodged all his chaotic attacks, just like a cat toying with a mouse.

Then, at just the right moment, Kai appeared in front of him as if by teleportation, and gently placed his hand, covered with a faint Armament Haki, on his chest!

A concentrated force instantly penetrated his body! The pirate felt a tightness in his chest, his vision went black, and he followed in his companion's footsteps.

From the moment Kai made his move to the moment he dealt with the four pirates, the entire process took only a dozen or so breaths! Moreover, it was done almost without making a sound! Not even a trace of noticeable energy fluctuation was leaked out!

He was like a master assassin of the night, perfectly combining his senses, stealth, physical skills, and exquisite control over his domineering aura!

After doing all this, Kai didn't even check whether the pirates were alive or dead (he was very careful in his actions, only stunning or seriously injuring them, without killing them), nor did he plunder their belongings.

He vanished into the shadows atop the building in a flash, as if... he had never been there.

Only the four unconscious pirates on the ground and the faint, almost imperceptible chill in the air testified to what had just happened.

This initial test of his abilities gave Kai a clearer understanding of his current strength and stealth assassination skills.

He discovered that he seemed to be... quite adept at this way of reaping lives (or combat power) like a ghost in the darkness and chaos.

This gave him a sense of satisfaction, but also... a subtle sense of unease.

He knew that this power could easily make people addicted.

He must always remember Fujitora's admonition, stay true to himself, and not become a mere killing machine.

Just as Kai refocused his attention on the main battlefield and continued his calm "observation," his senses caught another Shichibukai's "performance."

It's Donquixote Doflamingo, the "Heavenly Demon" who always wears a pink feather coat and has an evil smile on his face!

This guy seems to think that the fighting on the battlefield isn't "fun" enough, so he's started to "play" on his own!

Kai "saw" (sensed) that Doflamingo had simply beckoned with his finger, and several Marine soldiers who were charging into battle suddenly froze in place like puppets! Then, in their own horrified and desperate gazes (sensations), the weapons in their hands turned around and stabbed their comrades beside them!

puff!puff!

Blood splattered! Several naval soldiers died at the hands of their own men! Meanwhile, Doflamingo stood not far away, letting out a gleeful and cruel laugh, like that of a night owl!

Then, he turned his attention to the Whitebeard Pirates who were charging towards him.

With just a slight movement of his fingers, several extremely sharp and tough "lines," invisible to the naked eye but clearly perceptible to Kai, silently slashed across like the scythe of death!

Several pirates charging at the forefront suddenly froze, and then... their heads, arms, and legs were instantly severed from their bodies as if cut by the sharpest blade! Blood gushed out like a fountain! The scene was extremely bloody and horrific!

As Doflamingo watched this dismemberment scene, which resembled a work of art, his smile became even more radiant and...grotesque!

String-String Fruit! Is this Doflamingo's bizarre and powerful Devil Fruit ability?! It can actually... control others?! Even easily cut through steel and flesh?!

A strong sense of unease rose in Kai's heart!

Although he also pursues power and is even willing to resort to "necessary evil," he cannot accept Doflamingo's behavior of treating life as a toy, war as a game, and killing and manipulating purely for amusement!

This behavior goes beyond the scope of "necessary evil" and is pure, distorted evil!

Kai silently added Doflamingo to his list of people he needed to be most wary of! This guy was not only incredibly powerful and unpredictable, but also extremely cruel and twisted in personality; he was a complete madman who couldn't be fathomed by common sense! If he were to unfortunately become his enemy in the future, he would absolutely have to be on his guard at all times!

The Marineford War was indeed a stage for chaos and depravity! All sorts of powerful and twisted beings displayed their strength and... madness to the fullest! And how would Kai, this "ghost" on the edge of the storm, protect himself in this mad feast and ultimately... achieve his goal?

His gaze (his inner eye) once again fell upon the distant, towering execution platform.

time is limited.

The brutality of the Marineford War far exceeded anything Kai had ever imagined.

The entire Marineford region has been completely transformed into a hellish battlefield covered in blood, gunfire, and frost.

The Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, these two world-class powers, are like two wounded beasts, engaged in the most primitive and brutal battle on this battlefield.

Just as the battle lines of both sides were locked in a stalemate, and countless soldiers and pirates fell like wheat being harvested, an enormous aura, filled with a kind of honesty yet also a will to die, suddenly burst forth from behind the Whitebeard Pirates!

Kai's senses were immediately drawn to it!

That was a giant... far larger than the Marine Giants! He wielded an equally enormous katana, wore a strange straw hat, and was dressed in simple armor. With heavy steps that made the entire ice field tremble, he charged recklessly toward the high execution platform like a moving mountain!

“Little Oars Jr.! A descendant of Oars, the ‘Demon’ under Whitebeard!” Information about this giant immediately flashed through Kai’s mind.

He is said to be one of the most loyal giant warriors under the Whitebeard Pirates, and one whom Ace took the best care of! At this moment, he clearly wants to use his enormous body and strength to forcefully break through the Navy's defenses and open a path to rescue Ace!

"Ohhhhhh! Brother Ace! I'm here to save you!!!" Little Oars Jr. roared like thunder, his huge katana sweeping out, easily knocking away the marine soldiers blocking his way like ants!

However, naval defenses are not so easily breached!

Kai could clearly sense that the moment Oz Jr. charged forward, countless shells, bullets, and even Seastone weapons rained down on his massive body like a storm!

Boom! Boom! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The deafening explosions and relentless barrage of attacks filled the air! Little Oz Jr.'s mountain-like body endured unimaginable concentrated fire! Kai could feel his thick skin being torn apart, his hard bones groaning, and blood flowing down his body like a stream!

But he didn't stop! He didn't even flinch!

His gaze (Kaye could sense that will) remained unwavering! He had only one thought—to rush over! To rush to the Ace brothers' side! To open a path to their survival!

Every step he took was incredibly difficult! Each step left a deep footprint on the ice, a mixture of blood and ice shards! Each step was like being attacked by a raging storm!

Kai silently "watched" (sensed) this scene, and couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion within himself.

This seemingly simple and honest giant, for the sake of the "family" he considered, was able to unleash such astonishing, fearless courage and determination! This pure, life-or-death bond made Kai feel a sense of... unfamiliarity and stinging pain once again.

However, individual courage sometimes seems so pale and powerless in the face of absolute power disparity and the brutal war machine.

Just as Oars Jr., with his indomitable will, was about to break through the Navy's ordinary defenses and approach the area below the execution platform, three powerful and cold auras locked onto him at the same time!

It's the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Kai sensed that "Tyrant" Bartholomew Kuma's steel-like body had suddenly appeared in front of Little Oz Jr.! He raised his hand, and a pressure cannon, like a laser cannon, with terrifying impact, slammed into Little Oz Jr.'s chest!

puff!

The immense impact pierced through Little Oz Jr.'s thick chest, leaving a huge, charred hole!

Immediately afterwards, Donquixote Doflamingo's malevolent, spiderweb-like invisible threads wrapped around Little Oars Jr.'s massive right leg! Doflamingo merely curled a cruel smile at the corner of his mouth and flicked his finger slightly!

Click!

Oz Jr.'s right leg, which was as strong as Optimus Prime, was actually severed directly from the knee by those seemingly delicate threads!