One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

The sky over Elbaf was low, and the dark clouds seemed to foreshadow an approaching storm.

Jinan stood on the top of the cliff, overlooking the allied forces gathering below.

Behind him, core members including Whitebeard, Loki, Amatsuki Toki and the blond man stood quietly, each with a solemn expression but a faint burning fighting spirit.

"Both sides have revealed their cards." Jin An narrowed his eyes and stared coldly into the distance, "This time, there is no retreat."

Whitebeard grinned, the huge battle axe in his hand flashing with cold light.

"Gulala! This kind of decisive battle is really exciting! But speaking of which, Jin'an boy, what other tricks do you think they can play?"

"Any tricks will be unfolded on this battlefield." Jin An's voice was low, but his eyes were as sharp as a knife. "The question is whether our allies are strong enough to hold on until the last moment."

Tian Yueshi walked up to him and handed him an intelligence briefing, his tone filled with worry:

"Our reconnaissance team reported that the World Government has dispatched several unprecedented floating battleships this time, as well as their redeployed Seraph troops..."

She paused, then looked up at Jin An, "They have already concentrated all the forces they can mobilize on this decisive battle."

Loki snorted coldly and looked into the distance:

"I'm worried that our front line here can't hold up. Those minions of the World Government are more willing to find loopholes than the other."

Jin'an did not respond. His eyes swept across the battlefield of Elbaf. Soldiers of various races were busy loading weapons and debugging warships. The air was filled with a depressing and murderous atmosphere.

However, he knew that beneath the surface of all this noise and tension, there were more unsettling factors lurking.

"Someone is waiting for us to fail." Jin An said slowly, his voice cold and firm.

Loki frowned, "You mean...?"

Jin An nodded, a cold light flashed across his eyes:

"The underground world, and even some forces that appear to be on our side, have already started trading in secret. The longer the war drags on, the more these people will benefit."

......

At the same time, in an underground fortress without sunlight, Blackbeard was sitting on a huge throne, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrests of the chair.

His laughter was low and eerie, echoing in the empty hall.

"Hehehe, when they are both exhausted from fighting, it will be time for us to take the stage."

A crew member nearby handed over a map that marked the sea area between Marijoa and Elbaf.

He pointed to a hidden spot and said, "Boss, this is the area where they may have a decisive battle."

Blackbeard grinned, with a fanatical gleam in his eyes:

"Great! Let them fight as hard as possible, and we'll reap the fruits of victory.

Hey Hey……"

He turned to look at his huge army, his voice low and full of ambition:

"This time, not even the World Government can stop my darkness from engulfing the entire world!"

......

Jin An turned around and looked at everyone, with fighting intent in his eyes:

"This decisive battle is destined to be extraordinary. The enemy is in the open, and there are countless blades buried in the dark. But we cannot lose."

Whitebeard brandished his axe and laughed loudly:

“Gulalalalalal! Since it’s extraordinary, let’s make it a legend! In this battle, I, an old man, will risk my life!”

Tian Yue looked at Jin An, her eyes full of worry, but she still nodded firmly:

"We have made all the preparations. All that remains is to give it a try."

The sound of war drums of the Alliance Army could be heard in the distance. The giants began to mobilize their troops and the eagle flags in the sky fluttered.

Everyone on this land knows that this war will determine the future of the entire world.

Jin An glanced at each of his companions, and finally said slowly:

“This is not just our war, this is the war of our time.

Let those in the shadows see clearly that we will not retreat, and we will not fail."

The wind blew up his cape and he turned and strode toward the battlefield, with Whitebeard and the others following closely behind.

A light rain began to fall from the sky in the distance, as if quietly wailing for the impending catastrophe.

Darkness is brewing and light is burning.

Only the battlefield can give the answer to who the dawn of victory belongs to.

......

The sky over Elbaf cleared up after a long absence.

The warm sun shines on this ancient and vast land, dispelling the haze and coldness of the past few days.

Jin'an leaned against a towering tree, his eyes sweeping across the village in the distance. Everything before him was in stark contrast to the war not long ago - the giant children in the village were running and laughing, and the warriors had laid down their weapons and were repairing their homes.

Jin An closed his eyes slightly, letting the sunlight shine on his face, with a relaxed smile on the corner of his mouth.

He hadn't felt such peace for a long time.

Tian Yueshi walked gently to his side, holding two cups of steaming giant fruit wine in his hands.

She smiled and handed him one of the cups: "It's rare to see you so relaxed."

Jin An took the wine glass, looked up at her, and said softly:

"Every time I relax, I wonder how long this can last."

Tian Yueshi sat next to him, staring at the children chasing each other not far away, and lowered his voice a little:

"But at least we are still fighting for it. It is precisely because we understand how precious these days are that we cannot stop, right?"

Jin An did not answer, but just took a sip of the fruit wine. The sweet wine with fruity aroma slowly slid into his mouth.

This moment of peace made him feel that he had finally regained some of his humanity, instead of being the leader caught in the vortex of war.

Whitebeard's laughter came from a distance:

"Gulala! Jin'an boy, you are so lazy that you are hiding here drinking!"

Jinan looked up and saw a man with a white beard walking towards him, holding a large wooden barrel and a few giant sea fish that had just been caught.

He threw the fish casually, and it fell heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

"Come on! Since we have some free time, why not have a proper meal together!" Whitebeard waved his hand heroically to greet others.

Loki came over from the other side, folded his arms and sneered: "Old man, are the fish you caught enough for us to eat? Giants are big eaters."

Whitebeard glared at him unyieldingly:

"Gulalalalalal! Are you afraid that these small fish and shrimps won't be enough to feed you?"

The giant warriors not far away heard the noise and put down their work and came over. In a moment, temporary grills were set up on the open space of Elbaf.

The rich smell of fireworks filled the air, and laughter and joy echoed in the woods, even covering up the shadow of war.

Tian Yueshi was preparing the food with the women in the village. She was cutting the giant's unique fruit with deft hands and feet, and the other women were whispering to her:

"This young lady is quite virtuous. It seems that you have a special relationship with that general."

Tian Yueshi's cheeks blushed slightly, but he didn't say anything.

She turned her head to look at Jinan not far away, and saw him helping the giant warriors build a grill.

There was a rare relaxed smile on his face, and his cold eyes were less murderous and more warm.

"Yeah..." Tian Yueshi murmured softly, "He should have belonged to this kind of life."

The blond man sat on a big rock, hugged his knees with his hands, and watched everything quietly.

He was holding a small metal ornament in his hand, as if he was missing something.

He whispered to himself: "Joey Boy, maybe the world you are talking about is like this..."

He looked up at the distant sky, with a deep longing in his eyes.

Whitebeard came over with a large glass of fruit wine and said with a grin:

"Young man, don't be so dull, come and have a drink!"

The man was stunned for a moment, then he took the glass with a smile: "It seems you are quite enthusiastic."

“Gulala! Fighting is for a better life, not to make yourself look miserable all day long!” Whitebeard patted his shoulder heroically, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes, “Remember, every day you are alive is worth celebrating.”

As night fell, a bonfire burned in the open space, enveloping everyone's figures in golden light.

Jin An leaned against the fire, listening to Loki and Whitebeard bickering, the children's laughter still echoing in his ears.

But his gaze gradually turned to the darkness in the distance.

This moment of peace was like a dream. He cherished it very much, but he also knew very well that it could be shattered at any time.

The shadow of war has never really left, and the fate of the entire world rests on his shoulders.

He slowly clenched his fists and murmured softly: "This time, we will still win."

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