Chapter 218 Long time no see, John
The war was raging and the air was filled with smoke.
From a distance, Onigashima now seemed to be split into two halves.
The island, shaped like a giant skull, has become unrecognizable.
Captain John stood in the ruins, panting, his face covered in sweat and dirt.
He gripped the sword tightly, his hands trembling slightly.
"You...how come you are so durable?"
He stared at Jin An opposite him, his tone filled with confusion and anger.
Jin An's figure was looming in the smoke and dust. His clothes were already tattered and his body was covered in blood, but his eyes were still as sharp as a knife.
Hearing John's question, he pulled out a smile, revealing a bit of self-mockery.
"You haven't seen what I'm capable of yet..."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes began to wander around, looking for Tian Yue Shi who was shot down by Captain John.
Even though fatigue all over his body bound him like heavy shackles, Jin An still tried to stand up straight, looking through the smoke of the battlefield, trying to find the target who had disappeared somewhere unknown.
Tian Yueshi was merely watching from the sidelines, but in such a fierce battle he still seemed so fragile, as if he would disappear in the flames of war at any time.
Captain John looked at Jin An, his doubts growing.
He knew very well that the man in front of him had reached his limit, but he still stood there stubbornly.
This tenacity filled him with an inexplicable fear.
If he couldn't really feel Jin An's weakness, he would almost doubt whether he was being played around by the other party.
Jin'an's eyes suddenly lit up, and he finally saw the Yanling Knife.
The knife was lying quietly among a pile of rubble, flashing a faint cold light.
His heart tightened, knowing that was his only hope of defeating Captain John.
Unexpectedly, his sword was collected by Kaido on Onigashima. It really is true that there is always a way out.
An inch longer is an inch stronger. If he can get that knife, he might be able to turn the tide of the battle.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the severe pain in his chest, and turned his gaze back to Captain John.
"Captain John,"
Jin An said in a deep voice, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
"This battle is far from over."
He suddenly exerted force and rushed towards the direction of the Yanling Knife. Although every step felt like stepping on fire, he did not retreat, as if he was challenging the limits of fate.
Captain John was stunned. He didn't expect Jin An to be so powerful.
Looking at the other person's determined back, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Yes, in the face of absolute force, numbers are useless.
However, if there is an opponent with equal strength among his enemies, then the result will not be so certain.
Captain John raised his eyebrows, caught up with Jin An and slashed him with a knife.
"boom!!!"
Jin An's attention was originally focused on the Yanling Knife, and he was completely unable to resist the opponent's sneak attack.
The whole body hit the ghost island and had an intimate contact with the ground.
Just as Captain John was about to catch up and finish him off.
Sudden--
"Boom!!!"
The dull sound of cannons suddenly came from the coast of Onigashima.
John stopped for a moment, his brows furrowed, and an ominous feeling came over him.
The continuous explosions echoed across the island like thunder. The already burning fire now raged even more fiercely, with thick smoke billowing and flames lighting up half the sky red.
"what happened!?"
Captain John looked around sharply, trying to find the answer.
However, the answer soon found him.
"The navy is coming!"
A pirate shouted in panic.
The sound was like a bombshell, exploding in the chaotic crowd.
"Hurry to the coast!"
Another pirate shouted, his voice filled with a hint of despair yet mixed with hope.
"If you turn yourself in to the navy, you might still have a chance to survive."
The arrival of the navy instantly changed the pirates' emotions, from despair to ecstasy. They cheered as if they had seen a life-saving straw.
Rather than being burned to death by the fire, it is better to surrender to the navy. This way, you can not only escape the scorching flames, but also leave this ghost island that has become a purgatory.
Most of the pirates on the island have not done anything harmful to the world, and they haven't even had the chance to carry out their evil deeds.
Kaido has been busy building various facilities in Wano Country, and the expansion plan has not yet begun.
All of them can only build various facilities according to Kaido's arrangements.
They were more like bricklayers than pirates.
Captain John felt mixed emotions as he watched the pirates fleeing in all directions.
They were once so loyal, but now they betrayed each other in an instant because of life and death.
He clenched the sword in his hand, feeling the cold touch of the sword edge, and an inexplicable anger and powerlessness rose in his heart.
"Damn the Navy..."
He cursed under his breath, but reason told him that the arrival of the navy was inevitable.
The explosions on the coast were getting closer and closer, as if an invisible giant hand was pushing him into a desperate situation.
He took a deep breath and looked into the distance with a determined gaze.
Jin'an's figure still flickered in the fire and smoke, and his tenacity and persistence made him feel a little distressed.
"Jin'an,"
Captain John silently recited this name in his heart, and a complicated expression flashed across his eyes.
"It looks like our fight will have to be put on hold for now."
He knew that the most important thing now was survival, not continuing the meaningless fighting.
Faced with the oppression of the navy, he must respond calmly and find a way to survive.
Captain John took a deep breath, turned and ran towards the coast, secretly deciding in his heart that if he could survive this time, he would definitely re-examine his fate.
As Captain John was running away, a tall figure suddenly stood in front of him.
He stopped suddenly and looked ahead in surprise.
The man was tall and had an imposing presence that was chilling.
"I didn't expect to meet you instead of Kaido."
The man's voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of mocking laughter.
"Long time no see, John."
Captain John's eyes widened as a man with short purple hair stood before him.
The man crossed his arms and stared at him intently behind his sunglasses.
In the strong wind, the white cloak fluttered behind him, as if declaring his invincibility.
"Zefa!!!"
An exclamation came out of Captain John's mouth.
His heart suddenly tightened. The person in front of him was the current Navy Admiral Zephyr. All this was beyond his expectations.
Why would Zephyr personally lead the team to Wano Country?
Captain John felt an unprecedented pressure, and sweat ran down his forehead.
He recalled his old friendship with Zefa. The man in front of him had once chased him all over the world, but he didn't expect to meet him here.
Zefa raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of sneer.
"John, you are still as impulsive as ever. Why, are you still thinking of running away?"
Captain John gritted his teeth. He knew he had no way to retreat now. The Zefa in front of him was extremely powerful and he could never be a match for him alone.
"Zeffa, I'm not here to cause trouble," Captain John tried to calm his voice, but still couldn't hide his nervousness.
Zefa's smile was cold, and his eyes behind his sunglasses were as sharp as an eagle.
"We have our mission, and you pirates are just a stumbling block to us."
"Now, tell me where Jin An is, otherwise--"
His words were full of threats and he exuded an irresistible aura.
Captain John felt a chill running down his spine and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
"Jin'an isn't here,"
He said in a deep voice, but his eyes drifted towards the ruins of Onigashima.
He slowly backed away, his eyes fixed on Zefa, not daring to relax even for a moment.
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