#159 - Chapter 159: Battle with Roger (End)
"Rumble!!!"
A sound echoed through the heavens.
The surrounding people covered their ears.
Using this to resist the impact of the loud noise on their ears.
A bottomless hole suddenly cracked open at the point of Roger and Jin's intense collision.
It was so deep as if it could reach the other side of the world, its appearance carrying the power of destruction, leaving a considerable mark on the hard ground, spreading thousands of meters around.
Along with the formation of the large hole.
The seawater instantly evaporated.
The island vanished without a trace under this surging energy.
The world seemed to lose its color, and time solidified at this moment.
The gale roared past like a doomsday horn, blowing the seawater sideways, spraying it into the sky, forming an extremely spectacular scene.
In this storm, particles of gravel and the island's mud and sand mixed with seawater, painting a doomsday scene.
They scattered uncontrollably, like stars drifting apart, conveying the terrifying power of this collision to the outside world.
The pirates who witnessed this scene, their roaring and laughing faces froze, and those voices used for plundering and getting drunk came to an abrupt halt.
Letting the sea salt wet their long hair and clothes, they remained motionless, as if they had lost their souls.
As for those scouts sent by the kingdom.
Their courage and wit became meaningless at this moment, their legs were as heavy as lead, unable to move even an inch, and could only witness the unprecedented event happening before their eyes.
The surrounding world was dead silent, as if all life had been swallowed by this boundless silence.
In the distance, the unaffected spectators, whether they were birds flying in the clouds or people watching from afar, were all shocked and speechless.
What they saw would become an unforgettable memory.
A legend about power and destruction was being forged in their hearts.
After leaving this place, they would definitely tell everyone around them about this scene.
Although they couldn't do such a thing, being able to witness this scene with their own eyes was enough to make their friends envious.
On that battlefield intertwined with chaos and destruction, a unique scene came into everyone's view.
A tall, war god-like figure slowly descended from the sky.
His arm steadily supported another person.
These two people were the parties involved in the earth-shattering battle just now.
Roger stood firm, and a proud smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
Even the blood seeping from the corner of his mouth couldn't hide the pride in his heart.
He laughed loudly, his voice echoing in the sky above the battlefield: "Not bad, not bad, your strength can be ranked among the best in this world."
In his words, there was not only recognition of Jin's strength but also satisfaction and excitement about this battle.
However, as soon as the laughter fell, Roger suddenly coughed violently.
Each cough seemed to be using up every bit of strength in his body, making people couldn't help but break out in a sweat for him.
Obviously, this battle had caused no small burden on his body, and even made his already latent condition more serious.
"Cough cough cough... It's a pity that your Haki is still a bit lacking."
Even though his physical condition was not good, Roger's tone was still firm.
"Moreover, if you can awaken your fruit ability, I estimate that no one in this world will be able to break through your body's defenses."
This was not only encouragement to Jin but also a high degree of recognition of the other party's potential.
Jin stood in the ruins of the battlefield.
The clothes on his body were tattered.
Bright red blood dripped from the corner of his mouth along his chin, staining the seawater that had already refilled.
Although his body was full of wounds, those superficial wounds were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, showing his almost abnormal recovery ability.
But even so, there was still a hint of paleness in his expression.
Obviously, the recovery of internal injuries seemed far less rapid than external injuries.
His breathing was slightly panting, and his voice was low, as if each word was squeezed out with effort.
"Animal-type fruit abilities are not so easy to awaken."
His words revealed a hint of a wry smile, as if he felt a kind of helplessness in comparing it to his own ability.
"The progress of Haki improvement has also slowed down now."
He muttered lowly, his fingers unconsciously stroking those rapidly healing wounds, as if sighing at the difficulty of this journey.
"There's no way to compare with a freak like you."
Jin raised his head, his eyes shining with a firm light under the sunlight.
His gaze was directly at Roger, and that pursuit of powerful force was undisguised.
Although his words were self-deprecating, his voice did not appear decadent but rather carried a provocative and fighting spirit.
Roger turned around, no longer looking at Jin, but looking deeply into the unknown distance.
Beneath that blue ocean, there were countless undiscovered secrets.
And on the Red Line continent in the distance, there were places he had not yet set foot on.
When he spoke again, his voice clearly echoed in the sky above the sea.
"Jin, do you have any dreams?"
Jin instinctively nodded, then shook his head again, his eyes flashing with complex light.
"I just want to live peacefully in this world with my family and friends."
His words were simple and unadorned, but they were the most basic wishes.
"It would be even better if I could do something within my power in the process."
Roger was stunned for a moment, as if Jin's words had touched his long-sleeping memories and emotions.
He then laughed heartily.
"Hahaha, it seems that when I went to sea, that was also my dream..."
In his laughter, there was a kind of nostalgia for the past and infinite comfort for the future.
"Whatever you want to do, do it to the best of your ability."
His voice carried a kind of expectation conveyed to Jin.
"There are many things I can't do anymore..."
Speaking of this, Roger's smile carried helplessness.
"Everything is entrusted to you."
When he said this, his eyes once again fixed on Jin, as if he was entrusting him with a heavy responsibility.
"While you are protecting your family and friends, you can take a look at this world."
Roger's tone became gentle.
"This world is not that bad after all."
Jin stood there, listening intently.
His heart was deeply touched at this moment, and he had a stronger expectation for his future and this world.
Roger's figure appeared particularly desolate in the pale moonlight, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
The bloodstains appeared particularly bright in the reflection of the moonlight.
He tilted his head slightly, revealing a hint of fatigue in his expression.
"Let's go back, this place is starting to get noisy."
That voice revealed a kind of heaviness.
Those years of running around and breaking into this world were just fleeting clouds.
Now, he just wanted to find a warm corner to rest for a while.
"You should still have the strength to take me back, right?"
Jin nodded.
"I still have strength to spare."
Roger smiled softly, he knew that he could safely entrust it to Jin.
Then, Jin supported Roger and slowly walked towards home, the two figures gradually blending into the night.
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