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

He also felt a sense of...deep-seated vigilance and...a faint unease about the so-called "Pluto" power.

Although he himself also pursued power, and even believed that "necessary evils" could be taken in order to achieve "order".

However... creating the ultimate weapon that could easily destroy an island and slaughter countless lives... this was beyond the scope of the "cost" he could accept!

This kind of power should never exist in this world, no matter who holds it!

Kai silently kept these whispers about "Pluto" and the internal disputes in his heart.

He knew that this might be the trigger for a bigger conflict in the future.

As for himself, being within the Navy, he had to be even more careful to avoid getting involved in such a crazy plan that could lead to the destruction of the world.

At the same time, this also made him reflect on the path he had chosen... in a more subtle way.

Perhaps... relying solely on the navy as a platform is not the only way to achieve the "order" he envisions? Perhaps... the navy itself might be the object that needs to be "corrected" in the future?

Of course, these are all still just vague ideas.

Right now, all he can do is... continue to grow stronger, continue to accumulate power, and continue to... observe from the sidelines and wait for the right opportunity.

Time, like the eastward flowing water, never stops.

After the smoke of the Marineford War cleared, the world entered a special period that appeared calm on the surface but was actually turbulent and marked by dramatic changes in the global landscape.

After experiencing the immense pain of losing his brother and the blow of losing his crewmates, Straw Hat Luffy seemed to have completely fallen into silence and disappeared from the world stage.

No one knows where he went, nor when he will reappear.

But Kai knew that someone like Luffy would never give up so easily.

He must be somewhere, quietly gathering his strength, waiting... for that appointed moment two years from now!

Kai himself did not slack off in the slightest during the two years that were later known as the "Great Event".

He was like a tightly wound machine, throwing himself wholeheartedly into naval missions and his own intense training!

These past two years have been a period of rapid improvement in his abilities and a period of rapid accumulation of achievements!

His "Special Operations Unit," directly under the Marshal's command, had become the Navy's "fire brigade" and "cleaner" for handling the most difficult and dangerous missions! Kai, with his uncanny perception, thunderous combat efficiency, and ruthless style, became the most awe-inspiring and fearsome ace in this unit!

His footprints have covered every corner of the new world!

He once ventured deep into the border region between the territories of the Four Emperors Kaido and Big Mom, carrying out a dangerous intelligence reconnaissance mission, and escaped unscathed right under the noses of the two Sea Emperors!

He once led a squad to raid and destroy several notorious underground syndicates in the New World that were involved in human trafficking and Devil Fruit smuggling, freeing thousands of slaves (though he did not do so voluntarily, it was just a side effect of the mission)!

He had received secret orders to hunt down several notorious pirates with bounties of hundreds of millions of Berries who had made a name for themselves in the New World! Every battle was extremely fierce, but it also greatly improved his combat experience and his ability to use Haki!

He even demonstrated astonishing judgment and execution in some complex events involving the peripheral conflicts of the Four Emperors' forces, skillfully safeguarding the interests of the Navy (or rather, Fleet Admiral Akainu's interests?), and achieving remarkable feats that even Vice Admirals of the Navy Headquarters would take notice of!

Each successful mission meant that Kai's status and prestige within the Navy had risen another step!

Although many people still question and are dissatisfied with his special background and ruthless style, those voices of doubt have gradually become weaker in the face of his real, undeniable, terrifying strength and outstanding achievements.

His rank also skyrocketed, from vice admiral candidate (or rear admiral) to vice admiral! He quickly broke through the threshold of vice admiral, becoming one of the youngest and most mysterious vice admirals in the Navy Headquarters! And... he seemed to be only one step away from the position representing the Navy's highest combat power—admiral!

His power was growing, his resources were increasing, and his access to classified information was becoming more and more crucial! He felt he was getting closer and closer to that position where he could truly influence the world and shape order! (Private)

Chapter 105: Luffy's Mom's Inspiration! Making the Straw Hat's Life Worse Than Death!!!

As Kai's status within the Navy rapidly rose, and his unique "blindness" and incredible Observation Haki abilities became increasingly well-known, an informal, yet awe-inspiring and mysterious "codename" began to quietly circulate within the Navy, especially among the high command.

This codename was not officially granted by the Navy; rather, it was more of a... intuitive description of his abilities and image, and a kind of "labeling."

Based on his terrifying perception that allowed him to see everything despite his blindness, some people called him... "Mind's Eye"! This means that he could use the eyes of his mind to see through all things in the world and understand the evil in people's hearts.

Some, based on his style—always shrouded in shadow, ruthless and decisive in his actions, like an enforcer walking in the underworld—call him… “The Visionary”! This implies that his “vision” (perception) is like that of the underworld, capable of bringing death and judgment.

Some people, based on his extreme calmness during battle, his absolute zero-like silence, and his stealthy escape after a single fatal blow, call him "Annihilation"! This means that wherever he goes, all noise and evil will be annihilated.

"Mind's Eye," "Dark Vision," "Nirvana"... these codes, filled with mystery and awe, are increasingly being associated with the name Kai.

These labels, like invisible tags, further shaped his unique image both inside and outside the Navy—a blind, powerful figure with unfathomable strength, ruthless nature, mysterious background, and awe-inspiring yet distant qualities.

Kai remained indifferent to this.

A code name is just a symbol.

What he cares about more is the absolute power that the symbol represents!

In the past two years, what he has focused on most and devoted the most energy to is... his biggest weakness at present - the training of Armament Haki!

Having been tempered by the Marineford War and engaged in countless life-or-death battles with the strongest warriors of the New World, Kai realized that without powerful Armament Haki as a support, his proud Observation Haki and skills were ultimately just castles in the air, unable to stand firm in a true peak showdown!

So, in the past two years, apart from carrying out missions, he devoted almost all his time and energy to the crazy training of Armament Haki!

He was no longer satisfied with simple covering and hardening, but began to pursue... higher-level applications!

He recalled Fujitora's teachings on "connection" and "integration," and tried to penetrate his willpower more deeply and subtly into the Armament Haki energy, not just to form a "shell," but to make this energy... flow, change, and erupt at will, just like a part of his own body!

He recalled the way those top-tier powerhouses (such as Whitebeard, Garp, and Akainu) used Armament Haki during the Marineford War. They didn't just use it for defense; they could also concentrate their Haki to unleash terrifying attacks capable of shattering everything! They could even... project their Haki outwards, forming invisible shockwaves, or... wrap it around their weapons, greatly increasing the power of their strikes!

He also recalled the Armament Haki he had forcefully unleashed when he was on the verge of death... a Black Obsidian-lustered Haki that could temporarily suppress the deadly poison and penetrate Barton's defenses! That feeling... seemed to be the key to the "qualitative change" of Armament Haki?!

So he began an even more arduous, and even more... dangerous, attempt!

He was no longer satisfied with practicing on inanimate objects in the training field.

He began... to actively seek out stronger "sparring partners"!

He would use missions as opportunities to deliberately challenge powerful pirates who were also proficient in Armament Haki! In life-or-death battles, he would feel, learn, and imitate how his opponents used Armament Haki! He would force himself to unleash that transformative power again under extreme pressure!

He might even... utilize resources within the Navy to apply for... high-intensity live-fire sparring with certain Navy admirals who are also skilled in Armament Haki (of course, those who are relatively upright or willing to mentor younger admirals, and under the guise of "sparring")!

This process was undoubtedly filled with pain and risk! He was beaten and bruised countless times in battle! Countless times his body was injured due to forcibly activating unstable Armament Haki! He even almost lost his life several times because he went too far!

But! Your efforts will eventually pay off!

After two whole years of almost insane rigorous training and countless life-or-death battles!

Kai's Armament Haki has finally... undergone a true, transformative... qualitative change!!!

hum! ! !

On a quiet night, Kai was once again training at the secret training grounds of the Marine Headquarters.

He suddenly opened his eyes (though there was no visual change), and then slowly raised his right hand.

As he focused his mind, an invisible energy, far more condensed, heavier, and more oppressive than ever before, surged out of his body like a tide!

then……

Cover! Solidify!

This time, it wasn't the vague, unstable energy fluctuations of before! Instead... a solidified energy shell, as deep as obsidian, radiating a cold, metallic sheen, and brimming with absolute hardness and immense power!

This black, armor-hide-hardened shell perfectly covered his entire right arm! From fingertips to shoulder! Seamless! Indestructible!

He succeeded! He finally... successfully mastered the hallmark of advanced Armament Haki—full-body (or partial) hardening! Moreover, its hardness and refinement even seemed to surpass that of the "Berserker" Barton he had encountered before!

But this... is not the end!

Kai's mind stirred once more! The layer of black domineering energy covering his right arm began... to flow as if it were alive! It was no longer merely on the surface, but... began to penetrate inward! It perfectly fused with his muscles, bones, and even meridians!

He felt as if his entire right arm had transformed into a humanoid weapon... forged from the hardest alloy and the strongest will!

Immediately afterwards! He concentrated his Armament Haki, which he had gathered to its fullest extent, onto... his fist!

then……

He unleashed a powerful punch at the superalloy test target in front of him, specially made by the Navy and capable of withstanding attacks from anyone below the rank of admiral!

There was no earth-shattering roar! In fact... even the sound was somewhat muffled!

but!

Click! ! !

A sickening cracking sound rang out!

On that superalloy test target, several meters thick, actually... fine cracks, spreading out like a spiderweb, appeared centered on the point where Kai's fist landed!

Internal sabotage?!

Kai's heart pounded wildly! Although it was still very weak, it was undoubtedly... a rudimentary form of a higher level of Armament Haki application technique—condensing Haki into an invisible "force" that penetrates external defenses and directly destroys the target's internal structure!

He... actually managed to touch the threshold of a higher level of Armament Haki while mastering the hardening of his entire body?!

Kai slowly withdrew his fist, feeling the soreness in his arm from overusing his Haki, and... that unprecedented, powerful sense of strength!

Finally, he couldn't help but curl a smile... full of confidence and... cold satisfaction!

Two years of arduous training! Countless life-or-death battles! Finally... it has blossomed and borne fruit!

A qualitative breakthrough in Armament Haki! This not only completely made up for his biggest weakness before, but also truly brought his overall strength to a whole new level!

Now, even looking at the entire new world, he is probably... a number one figure!

Although they may still be some distance from monsters like Marine Admirals or the Four Emperors.

But at least... he has already acquired the qualifications to truly establish himself on that stage and compete with those top experts!

Kai slowly withdrew his domineering aura, and the obsidian-like luster receded like the tide.

His figure disappeared once again into the darkness of the training ground.

But everyone who knew him could sense that this "blind major general" seemed to have become more dangerous and more unfathomable.