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If the standard Tempest Kick created shockwaves from ultra-high-density compressed air, then Kai's Rokushiki: Tempest Kick—Demon was the result of condensing that shockwave a full hundred times beyond its original intensity.
Unleashing hundreds, even thousands of kicks in a single instant—only Kai's inhuman physical capabilities could achieve such a feat. Even a formidable taijutsu master like Garp could only watch in amazement.
Rokushiki: Tempest Kick—Demon shot directly toward the Great Eruption!
Akainu's magma fist was instantly shattered by Kai's Rokushiki: Tempest Kick—Demon, which then continued without the slightest hindrance, slamming into Akainu himself!
The Tempest Kick—Demon pierced straight through Akainu's chest!
If not for Akainu's cautious nature—maintaining his complete elemental form at all times—this single strike would have been enough to send him to the afterlife!
"Damn bastard! Unforgivable!!!"
Akainu's face contorted with rage, his entire body trembling uncontrollably. Being struck like this by Kai was, in his eyes, the ultimate humiliation!
Crimson light erupted across Akainu's body, his right arm transforming completely into magma while his palm became a massive molten hand!
"Dark Hound!!!"
Akainu roared, lunging toward Kai.
"Sakazuki! Stop!!!"
Sengoku shouted anxiously from the side.
Sengoku knew Akainu's technique all too well. Dark Hound was Akainu's most powerful single-target attack at this stage. Even Sengoku himself wouldn't dare take such an assault head-on without his Buddha form!
Let alone Kai. If Kai truly died under Akainu's Dark Hound, Sengoku would probably want to kill Akainu himself.
But it was too late to intervene. Akainu was already charging at Kai, and the magma radiating from his body had nearly destroyed the entire Fleet Admiral's office.
Meanwhile, Garp continued munching on his donuts, showing no concern for Kai's safety whatsoever.
Watching Akainu's approach, Kai's face showed not the slightest trace of gravity. He understood Akainu's Dark Hound better than anyone—the technique that destroyed half of Whitebeard's face, killed Ace, and punched through Jinbe's chest. Its fearsome record was enough to make anyone's jaw drop.
But Kai had no intention of dodging. He let Akainu's massive magma hand reach for him. Just at that moment, Kai's body twisted at an impossible angle, evading Akainu's Dark Hound attack.
Rokushiki: Paper Art—Infinite Body!
Among the Six Powers, Paper Art was a mysterious defensive technique. By relaxing the body and releasing all tension while enhancing bodily perception, one could sense the air currents created by an opponent's movements and dodge attacks aimed at oneself at the last possible moment!
Rokushiki: Paper Art—Infinite Body was Kai's own extension of Paper Art!
First, he absorbed the applications of Paper Art from Fukurou's Paper Art: Slime and Lucci's Paper Art: Martial Body from the original story, then created this taijutsu based on his perfect control over his own body.
Infinite Body meant infinite possibilities!
Using Rokushiki: Paper Art—Infinite Body, Kai had countless ways to evade any incoming attack! Naturally, Akainu could do nothing against Kai.
Rokushiki: Finger Pistol—Heaven Piercer!
But mere evasion wasn't Kai's style. A powerful Finger Pistol extension technique shot directly at Akainu! Without giving Akainu any time to react, it struck him squarely!
For a moment, Akainu was being thoroughly dominated by Kai's assault. Of course, this had much to do with their current environment. As a Logia-type ability user unable to use his powers on a large scale, Akainu's offensive capabilities were indeed somewhat limited.
However, Kai had not yet learned Armament Haki and couldn't inflict any substantial damage on the elementalized Akainu. Their battle had reached something of a stalemate.
"Stop this!" Sengoku said.
But seeing the two combatants showing no signs of letting up, Sengoku's face showed helpless resignation. His aura suddenly surged as both arms instantly enlarged, his golden-glowing arms grabbing the fighting pair and finally separating them.
"Enough. You'll all be Marine comrades from now on—internal fighting is forbidden," Sengoku said. Seeing that neither had any intention to continue fighting, he released his Buddha-Buddha Fruit state.
"Kai, regarding the Marines' plan to establish the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea'—recruiting pirates to fight pirates—what's your view?"
Tsuru suddenly spoke up from the side. Clearly, the battle between Kai and Akainu had earned the recognition of everyone present. To be able to fight Akainu so intensely—even if not quite at Admiral level—meant the gap wasn't too far.
Sengoku also turned his gaze to Kai, somewhat anticipating his answer.
In the world of One Piece, formidable individual strength was naturally the top priority, but the Marines were ultimately a massive organization. Sengoku hoped that beyond Kai's overwhelming strength, he also possessed decent strategic thinking.
Kai lowered his head in brief contemplation, then looked up and spoke: "First, the current situation on the seas, especially in the second half of the Grand Line, is clearly no longer under Marine control. And in the short term, the Marines lack the power to change the current situation, so the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea' is indeed a good plan!
Recruiting some powerful pirates and granting them corresponding status and legitimacy not only eliminates these pirates' hostility toward the Marines but also divides pirate power and creates irreconcilable conflicts between them and other pirates. Although the Marines lose some reputation, it's a triple victory—truly a decent approach."
Hearing Kai's words, Sengoku nodded with considerable satisfaction. The "Seven Warlords of the Sea" plan was his own creation, and everything he had envisioned was basically laid out by Kai.
"However, this is also an incredibly foolish plan!"
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