Chapter 487: Unbridgeable Differences
Jin An stood at the highest point of the Flower City with his hands behind his back, his eyes passing through layers of clouds, watching Kaido's fleet gradually disappear into the distance where the sea and sky merged into one.
He stood high and saw far, as if everything was under his control, and as if he was in the clouds overlooking the turbulent world.
The cold wind blew across his cheeks, bringing a bit of a chill, but it could not affect his composure.
"Kaido has already acted according to the plan." Jin An's voice was low and indifferent, as if he was muttering to himself, or as if he was talking to the entire ocean.
There was no unnecessary emotion in his eyes, only calmness and determination.
The flames of war are about to spread all over the world, but to him, war is just a tool to achieve his goal.
He was not obsessed with the battle itself, but was more concerned with the outcome of victory - a result that was enough to overthrow the old order.
He slowly turned around, withdrew his gaze from the distant sea, and fixed it on the rebuilt Wano Country before him.
This land has begun to show a new look, with high walls and strict guards.
The streets of the Flower City are bustling with people, and every pedestrian has a solemn expression on their face.
Everyone is preparing for the coming war, whether it is soldiers, civilians, or allies who are resisting the world government.
Wano Country is being built into an indestructible fortress step by step by him.
"Next, we need to go to the Navy Headquarters." Jin An pondered for a moment, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
He knew that to truly change the world, the power of his own men alone was far from enough.
He must find out how many of his old acquaintances in the navy will choose to stand on the side of the world government in this change, and how many are still willing to stick to the bottom line of justice, even if it means fighting against the corrupt rule.
The wind howled high in the sky, as if predicting the coming storm for him.
Jin An reached out and gently stroked the railing beside him, his fingers feeling the cold and hard touch.
His gaze became deep, as if he could see through layers of obstacles and reach the high walls of the Navy Headquarters.
The place he once pledged allegiance to has now become the battlefield he is about to test.
"He, Sengoku, Garp...are you still determined?" Jin An silently recited the names of these old friends in his heart.
He knew that many people in the navy were also tired of the despotism and oppression of the World Government.
But in this uncertain moment, who will fight for the truth and who will devote themselves to the old power?
He had to find out these things himself; only then could he formulate a more precise action plan.
Jin An turned and walked towards the stairs, his steps steady and firm.
His back lengthened in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a road leading straight to the future.
The hustle and bustle of the Flower Capital was gradually left behind him, and his thoughts had already leaped out, heading straight for the Navy Headquarters far across the ocean.
That place will be the key to his next move and a gamble on his future.
"Some people must face choices, and some choices will ultimately change history." Jinan's eyes flashed with unshakable faith.
He knew in his heart that every next step was crucial and could not be missed.
"I just hope that we won't meet on the battlefield by then..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the wind blew gently, and Jinan's body slowly disappeared.
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Thousands of miles away at the Naval Headquarters, the air seemed to be stagnant at this moment, and the tense atmosphere hung over everyone's head like an invisible pressure.
Almost everyone could feel that cracks were beginning to appear in this once indestructible fortress, and that the differences and contradictions that had been suppressed for a long time were finally and inevitably surfacing.
"Is the news of General Jin'an's defection true or false?" A deep voice broke the silence, and a naval lieutenant looked at his colleagues around him with complicated eyes.
Some of them remained silent, some clenched their fists, and some couldn't help but complain in a low voice.
"We joined the navy to uphold justice, not to work for those high-ranking Celestial Dragons in the World Government!"
These words seemed to ignite the long-buried gunpowder. There was an uproar in the conference room, with various voices interweaving together.
Some people are angry, some are questioning, and some choose to stand by and watch.
Everyone who joins the Navy has his or her own beliefs in justice.
Some people believe in true fairness and order, while others believe that power supremacy is the embodiment of justice.
But no matter what kind of justice they believe in, their ideal will never be to maintain the despotism and oppression of the world government.
"Didn't Admiral Jinan choose to fight against the World Government for us, the lower-level navy?" someone shouted indignantly, "He opened up another path for us and let us see a different kind of justice!"
"But he betrayed the Navy after all!" Another voice said hesitantly, "He is going against the entire system... Does this mean that every one of us has to betray with him?"
There was an indescribable feeling of oppression in the air.
For many people, this question is more challenging than any battle.
Since the founding of the Navy, the organization has always touted itself as the embodiment of justice, but now, this foundation seems to be being shaken.
The former beliefs became blurred, and people of all classes in the navy were confused about the "justice" they upheld.
Several veterans standing aside had heavy expressions on their faces and exchanged complicated looks with each other.
These people have experienced countless storms, and their loyalty to the navy has long been ingrained in their bones.
However, facing all this now, they have begun to waver.
Even if they could continue to accept the days of following orders, could they still carry out those orders that put the maintenance of the privileges of the Celestial Dragons as their primary mission without complaint?
"What is justice?" a white-haired veteran murmured to himself, "Is it power? Is it peace? Or is it something we defend with our lives?"
This question lingers in everyone's mind.
The divisions within the Navy Headquarters were no longer simple differences of opinion, but a profound crisis of faith.
Jinan's defection and his decision to fight against the World Government were like a flash of lightning, illuminating the dark corners that were usually deliberately ignored.
Many people realized for the first time that the orders they had been following might not be true "justice."
Not far away, some naval captains were whispering to each other in private, their tone full of anxiety and uneasiness.
"Which side should we stand on? Jinan's choice is likely to cause a split in the entire navy..."
Just as everyone was arguing, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open, and a general strode in with an invisible pressure.
He glanced around coldly, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "The mission of the Navy has never changed, and justice will not be shaken by anyone's betrayal! But we must remember that true justice should not be swayed by anyone's power."
These words calmed everyone down, but everyone's heart was still in turmoil.
The atmosphere in the conference room did not calm down because of these words, but became more complicated - the differences could no longer be avoided, and the huge organization of the Navy Headquarters was standing at a crossroads.
The road ahead may be difficult and dangerous, but they have no choice but to choose this path.
Amidst the turmoil thousands of miles away, every member of the navy had a vague sense of the great changes that were about to come.
The name of justice is being re-examined at this moment, and this once extremely firm belief is undergoing unprecedented tests.
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