"Princess Vivi, you should just come back with us," Mr.5 said coldly, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"Dream on!" Vivi defiantly lifted her head, her voice full of anger. "I will never let you succeed!"
"Tsk, what a nuisance," Miss Valentine shook her head slightly, her tone full of mockery. "It seems we'll have to deal with these annoying people first."
"Annoying?" Kai's eyebrows twitched as he listened to their conversation. He slowly walked in front of Vivi, shielding her behind him.
His Fangtian halberd trembled slightly, its sharp edge glinting, and his low voice carried a hint of coldness:
"You've disturbed our training and now you dare to threaten us? I'll protect Princess Vivi, what can you do about it?"
"Heh heh, interesting," Miss Valentine chuckled, her umbrella twirling slightly. "Then I'll be the one to deal with you."
"Kai, be careful!" Vivi warned anxiously. "She's a Flutter-Flutter Fruit user, she can control her own weight! Don't take her lightly!"
Miss Valentine took a few light steps, her slender legs appearing exceptionally round and alluring.
She jumped lightly with her umbrella, her body instantly becoming as light as a feather, and she quickly ascended into the air.
"Die!" Miss Valentine shrieked from mid-air. With a slight spin of her umbrella, her body suddenly became heavy.
"Ten thousand kilograms!" She plummeted towards Kai like a meteor, carrying a powerful impact. A sharp whooshing sound even echoed through the air.
Kai stood still, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He raised his hand, and just as Miss Valentine was about to smash onto his head, he suddenly reached out and grabbed the foot she was kicking towards him.
"How is that possible!" Miss Valentine's eyes widened, her sweet smile instantly vanishing, replaced by disbelieving horror.
"Ten thousand kilograms, and you can catch it bare-handed?!"
"Too light," Kai sneered, flicking his wrist. He instantly flung Miss Valentine, umbrella and all, far away.
"Ah—!" Miss Valentine's scream gradually faded until it completely disappeared, and no one knew where she had flown.
Kai lightly clapped his hands to dust them off, then looked coldly at Mr.5: "Next up, it's you."
The lingering glow of the sunset bathed the barren mountain, and a suffocating atmosphere permeated the air.
Kai stood in the center of the battlefield, holding his Fangtian halberd, his eyes sharp and cold.
Behind him, Princess Vivi's face was streaked with tears, her slender shoulders trembling slightly, her gaze filled with unease and fear.
Vivi's blue hair was slightly disheveled, a few strands clinging to her cheeks. She instinctively wiped away her tears, but more kept coming.
Her once bright eyes were now soaked with tears, her swollen eyelids appearing helpless and tragically beautiful.
She bit her lip tightly, as if suppressing the helplessness and despair within her.
"Kai, be careful…" Vivi's voice trembled slightly, but her tone held a hint of plea.
"He's a Bomb-Bomb Fruit user, his power is terrifying! My companions, even the captain of the guard who watched me grow up, they all…" She choked, unable to continue.
Nami, standing beside her, put a hand on her shoulder and gently wiped away Vivi's tears with her soft hand, her voice gentle:
"Don't be afraid. We're here, and we'll protect you."
Nami's rare gentle expression showed a hint of firmness. Her nimble eyes swept over Mr.5, who stood not far away, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
Nami's movements were gentle but filled with a calming power, gradually helping Vivi to settle down.
"Heh, how touching," Mr.5 stood not far away, hands in his pockets, a cold sneer on his lips.
His short curly hair swayed gently with the mountain breeze, and his deep eyes held amusement and disdain. "But, do tears help?"
He lowered his head and lightly picked at his nose, flicking out a tiny, shimmering object.
It landed on the ground, then erupted in a small explosion, making the ground tremble slightly.
"Since you know my power, you should understand that neither crying nor begging will do you any good!"
Vivi recoiled, grabbing Nami's arm tightly with both hands, her voice trembling:
"That's how he killed my companions who tried to help me… just a flick of his finger can cause a huge explosion! Ordinary people can't possibly withstand it…"
Kai's gaze fell on Mr.5, and a crimson light suddenly flashed in his calm eyes.
In his mind, a series of images flashed by: innocent ordinary people dying in agony in explosions, all for a bit of amusement.
"A person who wantonly kills innocent people, yet dares to call himself strong?" Kai's voice was unhurried, carrying a hint of mockery.
"Although I, Kai, am not a good person, what I hate most in my life are scumbags who prey on defenseless ordinary people."
He lifted his eyelids, his gaze like a knife sweeping towards Mr.5: "And you, you've used your ability on ordinary people more than once.
Today, having met me, I'm afraid you won't be keeping this life."
"Hahahahaha!" Mr.5 suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter filled with arrogance and disdain. "You, want to kill me?"
His gaze shifted from Kai to Vivi, and he snorted coldly: "What, now you're scared? Too bad, it's too late!
Since you know the boss's secret, everyone here today has to die."
As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand, and with a light flick of his finger, a small black sphere of unknown composition spun at his fingertips, emanating a dangerous glow.
He looked at Kai, his tone full of provocation: "However, I have to admit you have some skill.
But if you think I'm on the same level as that weak woman you sent flying, then you're gravely mistaken."
"And you guys had an internal conflict, didn't you? Exhausted as you are, how can you be my match?
As for what you said about using Devil Fruit abilities on ordinary people, isn't that natural? This world is about survival of the fittest.
The weak should obediently be at the mercy of the strong. What's wrong with killing a few ordinary people? Which strong person in this world isn't like that?"
Zoro, standing beside Kai, had torn clothes and was covered in wounds.
Yet, a cold sneer played on his lips, and his sword trembled slightly: "How arrogant! To say such things!"
His voice was low, carrying a hint of disdain, "Who do you think you are? You're nothing but a coward relying on a Devil Fruit ability."
"Oh?" Mr.5's gaze turned to Zoro, the cold sneer on his face deepening. "It seems you really don't know how to spell 'death'."
"Enough," Kai raised his Fangtian halberd and lightly brought it down, its blade piercing the ground with a crisp metallic sound.
His gaze was firmly locked on Mr.5, his voice as cold as ice: "You're right, this world is about survival of the fittest.
The strong can decide the fate of the weak, but the strong should not wantonly kill the innocent, nor should they trample on the dignity of ordinary people."
His tone suddenly turned frigid: "And trash like you, you only deserve to be cleaned up."