The man in the straw hat smiled easily, then launched a fierce offensive.
The distance between the two closed instantly, and the man in the straw hat swung his fists, rushing towards Jin An like a storm.
Jin An did not retreat at all. While dodging quickly, he used the domineering aura he had recently mastered to block the punches, maneuvering with ease between offense and defense.
The two exchanged blows with fists and feet, their speed increasing.
The expression on Jin An's face became more and more focused, his whole body tensed, every muscle preparing for the next strike.
With each collision, he could feel the violent vibrations emanating from his muscles and bones.
At the same time, his mind became clearer and clearer, and his whole person seemed to have entered a state of near-perfect combat.
"Boom!"
With another deafening explosion, Jin An borrowed the momentum to bounce back, dodging a heavy blow from the man in the straw hat.
"Your attacks are becoming more and more difficult to deal with."
Jin An chuckled, his voice low and powerful,
"But this is just the beginning."
A subtle light flashed in the eyes of the man in the straw hat, and then he re-entered the battle.
Jin An also felt the strong fighting spirit emanating from the other party, and his heart was shaken.
This man in the straw hat was different from all his previous opponents.
Every move of the opponent was full of wisdom and experience, and these were exactly what Jin An longed to learn and master.
He began to concentrate more, no longer relying solely on intuition and reaction, but began to think carefully about the opponent's movements, intentions, and even the changes in his aura.
Jin An knew that this was the true meaning of a duel with a strong opponent - not just a physical confrontation, but also a contest of minds.
"Every duel is a tempering."
Jin An muttered in his heart, his eyes becoming more determined.
His body continued to turn nimbly with the rhythm, and his muscles continued to accumulate strength, preparing to meet the next burst.
Even in the face of this powerful man in the straw hat, he did not flinch in the slightest.
Suddenly, Jin An's eyes lit up. Seeing a momentary flaw in the man in the straw hat's movements, he reacted almost instantly, his body lunging forward and quickly throwing a powerful punch.
"Bang!!"
The moment the fist came into contact with the straw hat man's defense, a violent shock wave erupted, and the entire training ground almost shook.
Jin An's fist hit the opponent's chest, and the man in the straw hat fell backward instantly, hitting the ground heavily.
There was silence in the air. Jin An stood there, his eyes fixed on the man in the straw hat lying on the ground.
After a moment, the man in the straw hat raised his head, a smile on his lips.
"You are really amazing."
He said,
"It seems that you can really compete with me now."
Jin An gasped, his chest rising and falling slightly, but his eyes flashed with an even more intense light.
"You're not bad either, Straw Hat Man."
He smiled,
"But I'm still not strong enough."
The two looked at each other, their eyes full of fighting spirit.
At this moment, Jin An already had a new goal in mind - he not only wanted to defeat the enemy in front of him, but also to constantly surpass himself and move towards a stronger existence.
......
Time flies.
Jin An stood on the deck, facing the breeze, his eyes calm.
The sea sparkled in the sunlight, like a huge mirror, reflecting the ambition and determination deep in his heart.
The wooden planks under his feet swayed slightly with the waves, as if reminding him that in this boundless ocean, no one can escape the whirlpool of fate.
He put his hands behind his back, gazed at the distant horizon, and countless thoughts surged in his heart.
"In this world, the strong are always the only rule."
He thought to himself,
"Whether it's strength, wisdom, or intelligence, resources, everything is just to go further."
Over the years, in constant battles and cultivation, he gradually realized -
The real strongman is not because he has defeated many enemies, but because he never gives up any opportunity to break through and always keeps moving forward.
Whenever he encounters a strong enemy, he may be injured or even fall, but he has never had the idea of retreating.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps broke his deep thoughts. Jin An turned around and saw Garp walking towards him.
Garp looked relaxed, with his hands behind his back, walking steadily, but with an imperceptible solemnity in his eyes.
He was always the kind of man who could face all the challenges in the world with a smile, but at this moment, Jin An saw something different in his eyes.
"How is it?"
Garp patted him on the shoulder, his voice low and full of strength,
"You also know that there are not many strong people on this ocean, and only a handful of people can really stand at the top.
And those are often pushed forward by the world, forced to move forward."
Jin An frowned slightly, turned around and continued to look at the sea in the distance.
Garp's words were like a wake-up call, ringing the deepest voice in his heart.
He once thought that he could achieve great things through hard work and opportunity, but now he understood that no matter what, unimaginable sacrifices would have to be made behind success.
"Yes."
Jin An's voice was low, but it revealed an unprecedented firmness,
"Every enemy is a driving force for growth.
And we can only break through our limits by constantly moving forward.
Otherwise, we will eventually be swallowed by this world."
Garp looked at him, a smile on his lips, but with a hint of relief in his eyes:
"You finally understand.
This world is far from as simple as you think. Behind the strong, there is often endless sacrifice and pressure.
You must always be clear that no matter what kind of enemy, their existence is just the power to push you to continue to evolve."
Jin An nodded, his eyes flashing with a firm light.
"I understand, Uncle Garp."
He turned around, his eyes turned to the vast sea again,
"Only by constantly becoming stronger can we trample all enemies under our feet.
No amount of difficulty can stop me."
He didn't say much, but he knew in his heart that his path had just begun.
His opponents were not just pirates, but that huge and dark force - the World Government, Blackbeard, Im, and even the strong men in the entire ocean.
All of this was his challenge and his motivation to move forward.
Garp gently patted Jin An on the back, revealing a smile:
"Boy, you finally understand now.
Remember, whether it's the enemy or the world, as long as you are strong enough, they will bow down in front of you.
Go your own way and never stop."
Jin An nodded silently, his heart beating like a war drum.
He understood that he was not only fighting against the enemy, but also fighting against his inner fears, hesitations, and unwillingness.
Every breakthrough is a self-transcendence, and every sprint is a soul-cleansing.
"Forward, keep moving forward."
Jin An said to himself silently, his eyes flashing with a calm and decisive light,
"Only by constantly fighting can we become a true strongman."
He turned slowly, stepped forward, and welcomed the unknown sea.
The road ahead is full of thorns and blood, but he is already fearless.
In this world full of enemies, only by constantly moving forward can we avoid being eliminated.
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