The brilliant and intense sunlight洒 on the boundless sea, the waves shimmering, as if covering the surface with a layer of dazzling gold.
The warship sailed through the waves on such a sea, accompanied by the sound of the waves lapping against the hull. Zephyr and Jin An stood at the bow, the scene before them like a tranquil painting, yet their states of mind were completely different.
Zephyr raised his head, squinting his eyes, gazing at the endless horizon in the distance, his thoughts heavy.
Despite the bright sunshine, a serious gloom shrouded his face, which was covered with traces of time.
After years of fighting and teaching, Zephyr's keen sense of the battlefield had never diminished.
At this moment, he felt a faint unease in his heart, as if some huge conspiracy was quietly brewing.
He clenched his fist tightly and slowly opened his mouth, his voice low and serious: "The World Government has accepted Blackbeard Teach's pledge of allegiance, and now he is a Warlord of the Sea recognized by the World Government."
His words carried a trace of helplessness and indignation, a questioning and concern about the World Government's decision.
Zephyr paused, his face even more solemn, as if thinking about something deeper.
"Moreover, judging from the series of things he has done..." Zephyr frowned, his tone with a bit more vigilance, "his existence is more of a disaster than a blessing for the Navy."
Jin An stood quietly beside Zephyr, a gentle breeze brushed his face, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not dispel the doubts in his heart.
Jin An narrowed his eyes, his eyes flashing with deep thought. He had a deep understanding of Blackbeard Teach's character, a cunning and sinister nature that was ingrained in his bones.
Jin An always held vigilance in his heart for such a person.
He nodded lightly, his voice revealing a calm judgment: "With this person's character, he would not do something that is strenuous and unrewarding. There must be some deeper plan for him to join the Warlords of the Sea."
Jin An's tone was calm, but full of vigilance and caution towards Blackbeard. He knew that Blackbeard was by no means an ordinary person, and such a decision must hide an ulterior motive.
Zephyr's unease grew stronger after hearing Jin An's words.
His brow furrowed even deeper, as if reviewing every action Blackbeard had taken in recent years in his mind, trying to sort out the logic and motivation behind them.
"He is now provoking the opposition between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates, but what good is it for him to do so?" Zephyr murmured to himself, as if questioning himself.
Jin An's gaze turned to the boundless sea in the distance, a hint of hesitation in his eyes, but he finally decided to speak his conjecture.
"Weakening both sides' combat power, and reaping the benefits." His voice was low, but with a firm judgment, "Moreover, I think he is eyeing Whitebeard."
As soon as the words fell, Zephyr's heart jumped violently, and his face suddenly became more solemn.
He turned to look at Jin An, his eyes full of disbelief and shock.
He knew Whitebeard's status and prestige on the sea, and if Blackbeard really had such ambition, then the balance of this world would probably be completely broken.
"You mean... he wants to replace Whitebeard?" Zephyr's voice carried a trace of uncontrollable surprise and anger, and his palms clenched unconsciously, his veins bulging.
Jin An did not answer immediately, he knew that any hasty conclusion at this moment could lead to unforeseen consequences.
But he also understood that Blackbeard's consistent style of doing things was by no means trivial.
Jin An finally nodded, a hint of cold determination in his eyes: "I can't be sure of his entire plan, but his ambition should not be underestimated."
Zephyr was silent, his gaze turned to the distance again, his heart churning with complex emotions.
This ocean had witnessed countless battles and conquests, and now it was about to face a more intense storm.
He understood in his heart that in the days to come, the Navy would face unprecedented challenges, and he and Jin An must be fully prepared.
The two stood at the bow of the ship, letting the sun shine on them, but the haze in their hearts had not dissipated.
Jin An and Zephyr were both clear in their hearts that an invisible contest of strength had quietly begun, and all they could do was to do their best to safeguard the Navy's dignity and justice on this magnificent sea.
The sea breeze blew Jin An and Zephyr's clothes, bringing a hint of moist saltiness.
The two stood on the deck of the warship, watching the distant horizon gradually become blurred.
Just as their conversation was coming to an end, a huge pirate ship suddenly appeared on the sea in the distance.
The silhouette of the ship was like a huge white whale, standing quietly among the waves, as if waiting for something.
Jin An's gaze was immediately attracted by the ship, his pupils contracted slightly, and his face became solemn.
"Moby Dick..."
Jin An murmured in a low voice, with a hint of undisguised helplessness in his voice.
He knew clearly in his heart what this huge ship meant. It was the flagship of the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the most famous symbols among pirates all over the world.
Zephyr's gaze also followed Jin An to look at the ship, a trace of worry flashed across his face, knowing what might happen next.
Whitebeard led his pirates to appear here, undoubtedly showing their attitude.
Zephyr sighed deeply, as if pouring all his fatigue and helplessness into this sigh.
"What should come, will come..."
Jin An's voice was low and firm. Although he had a premonition, when this moment really came, the pressure in his heart inevitably increased.
Even he felt a trace of tension and heaviness in the face of such a powerful enemy.
Zephyr was silent for a moment, his eyes fixed on the Moby Dick in the distance. He knew the fighting power of the Whitebeard Pirates, knew their purpose, and knew their anger even more.
"I hope Whitebeard and the others won't do anything irrational..."
He said softly, his tone full of endless worry.
He knew that once the war broke out, the consequences would be disastrous.
At the same time, on the deck of the Moby Dick, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates had already discovered the warship in the distance.
Their eyes were burning with anger, their emotions surging in their chests, as if they would erupt at any moment.
For them, that warship symbolized the enemy who had taken away their companions, the object of their anger and hatred.
"Old man, they're here, let me sink them!"
"Flower Sword" Vista stepped forward, his eyes full of fighting spirit and determination.
His hand had already gripped the hilt of his sword, as if waiting for Whitebeard's order, he would rush towards the enemy without hesitation.
"Yes! To get our family back!!!"
The pirates roared angrily, their voices filled with endless indignation.
Their brothers were captured, their dignity was provoked, which made them unable to remain calm.
"Old man, let us go!!!"
The pirates were excited, each of their eyes flashing with the flames of hatred. They longed for battle, longed to wash away this humiliation with the blood of the enemy.
However, in these angry voices, Whitebeard still stood there, holding a long knife, his eyes deep and calm.
Although his figure was huge, he seemed unusually steady at this moment, like an immovable mountain.
He was not overwhelmed by the anger in front of him, but knew the current situation and danger.
"Don't let the current anger overwhelm your minds." Whitebeard's voice was low and majestic, echoing in everyone's ears like thunder.
His eyes swept over everyone in front of him, his tone full of fatherly care and sternness.
"You must know who is causing all this, and what that person wants to get." Whitebeard's words calmed the hearts of the people slightly.
They understood that the old man's calmness and wisdom was their greatest reliance.
Under the guidance of the old man, they could find the right direction, instead of blindly rushing to the enemy and falling into the enemy's trap.
Whitebeard took a deep breath, he knew that this time the opponent was not only the Navy, but also the Blackbeard hidden in the dark.
Blackbeard's cunning and sinister nature made him have to be more cautious.
He already had a preliminary plan in his mind, but he also knew that to realize this plan, they must remain calm and not be swayed by hatred.
"Remember, our goal is not the Navy in front of us, but the real mastermind behind the scenes." Whitebeard said in a deep voice, his eyes showing determination.
He would use wisdom and strength to protect his family and not let anyone hurt them.
With Whitebeard's order, the pirates' anger was gradually replaced by reason, and they calmed down one after another and began to prepare for the next situation.
The sea was still calm, but under this calm sea, an invisible contest of strength had quietly begun.
Whitebeard and Jin An, the two forces will launch a contest of wisdom and strength on this sea, and all this is just the beginning.
