#216 - Chapter 216 This is our battle
At the summit of Onigashima, the wind howled and thunder roared.
Jin'an was covered in wounds, blood dripping from his muscles onto the ground, but he persevered, every inch of his skin resisting the onslaught of pain.
He gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, sweat mixed with blood blurring his vision.
However, he couldn't fall; he could only persevere.
In Wano Country, he could only rely on himself.
Toki and the others were not strong enough to face an enemy like Captain John.
As the strongest among them, he had to shoulder these responsibilities alone.
Hand over Orochi to solve the problem? Jin'an couldn't do something like that, nor did he want to.
If you could trust the words of pirates, you'd be too naive.
So Jin'an chose to bear all the pressure himself; he didn't want Toki and the others to be hurt any further.
Captain John's attacks came like a storm, and Jin'an narrowly avoided them several times, but he still stood firm, fists clenched, his eyes flashing with unyielding light.
His current physical condition only allowed him to seize the opponent's openings to counterattack; launching an offensive was already somewhat difficult.
However, Toki knew Jin'an's condition.
Not through Jin'an's words, but through her suddenly awakened sensory ability.
She seemed to be able to hear the voices of everything around her, all of them emitting painful wails.
She also heard the cries of Jin'an's body, the heavy pain causing her heart to feel like it was being cut by a knife.
Toki's beautiful face was now covered in tears.
Before she awakened this ability, she thought Jin'an was invincible.
But only now did she realize that Jin'an had been fighting until now relying on his amazing willpower.
Physical wounds can be gradually healed through recuperation, but mental wounds are much more difficult to recover from.
"Jin'an..."
Toki called out softly, her voice filled with endless sadness and helplessness.
She felt every inch of Jin'an's pain, every drop of sweat and blood, as if conveying his perseverance and determination.
Her heart ached, tears streaming down her face, and she felt so useless.
Jin'an, who had gone through so many battles, was like a person about to lose water in the desert, and she couldn't do anything about it.
"Where did your confidence from just now go?"
Captain John's laughter echoed in the wind, filled with endless arrogance and ridicule.
Although he also had injuries left by Jin'an, they were much better compared to Jin'an's.
His blade swung again, carrying endless killing intent, striking directly at Jin'an.
Jin'an gritted his teeth, his body drawing an arc in the air, barely avoiding this fatal blow.
His chest rose and fell sharply, his breathing became heavy, but his eyes remained firm, without the slightest wavering.
Toki watched this scene, her heart filled with determination.
She knew that she could no longer be so helpless.
She had to stand up and share some of the pressure for Jin'an.
She wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and stood up, her eyes flashing with a determined light.
"Jin'an, I won't let you bear all the pain alone."
She said softly, her voice filled with endless determination.
Her figure moved, quickly approaching Jin'an.
Jin'an saw her, a trace of surprise and comfort flashing in his eyes.
But he knew that now was not the time for romance; he had to concentrate on dealing with the enemy in front of him.
"Toki, leave here; this is my battle."
Jin'an said softly, his voice filled with exhaustion, but his eyes were still bright.
Toki shook her head, her eyes flashing with a resolute light.
"No, Jin'an, this is our battle."
"I won't let you bear everything alone anymore."
Her words were like a warm current, pouring into Jin'an's heart, filling him with strength.
He took a deep breath, clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with endless determination.
He knew that with Toki by his side, he was no longer alone.
"Alas, this opponent is still too much for you."
Jin'an said softly, his voice filled with helplessness at the current situation.
But Toki's decision was something that even Jin'an couldn't shake.
They stood side by side, facing the powerful enemy together.
No matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, they would use their strength to fight their way out.
"What a touching drama, but unfortunately reality is not a drama; there are not so many twists and turns."
Captain John's voice was low and cold, with a hint of mockery.
His terrifying smile looked even more sinister in the light of a thunderclap.
"Wano Country is a good place."
He said slowly, his eyes flashing with greedy light.
"Since Kaido has abandoned this territory, then I declare..."
"This island will belong to me... Captain John!"
His voice echoed in the wind, as if declaring his sovereignty.
Captain John grinned, revealing a row of white teeth.
"All of you, stay here..."
His words were filled with endless killing intent.
"At least leave your devil fruit abilities behind."
Jin'an and Toki looked at each other, seeing the belief in victory in each other's eyes.
Jin'an took a deep breath, clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with endless fighting spirit.
He knew that Captain John was not only after Wano Country but also their devil fruit abilities.
"You're just wishful thinking."
Jin'an said coldly, lightning-like light flashing on his fists.
Toki also stood beside Jin'an, her eyes flashing with a firm light.
She knew they couldn't back down now because they were already on the edge of a cliff.
Captain John laughed wildly, his eyes flashing with crazy light.
"Since you are so ungrateful, then I will personally take your abilities!"
He suddenly waved the blade in his hand, rushing straight at Jin'an with endless killing intent.
Jin'an's body drew an arc in the air, quickly avoiding Captain John's attack.
His fist, carrying lightning-like power, slammed hard at Captain John.
Captain John sneered, his blade meeting the attack, the two forces colliding in the air, erupting with dazzling light.
"I thought you were strong because you so resolutely rejected me before, but the continuous battles have already exhausted you."
"Surrender early, so you don't have to suffer before you die."
Captain John roared, his blade carrying cold killing intent, slashing at Jin'an again.
"Strength is everything!"
His arrogant voice echoed in the wind, his blade carrying endless killing intent.
Jin'an gritted his teeth and faced Captain John's blade together with Toki.
"Bang!"
The blade and fist collided in the air, making a deafening sound.
The powerful shockwave instantly swept around, destroying everything around them.
Toki quickly swung her twin blades, coordinating with Jin'an's attack.
Captain John's eyes flashed with crazy light, he suddenly exerted force, forcing Jin'an and Toki back a few steps.
"Your resistance is futile!"
"I will personally take the Azure Dragon Fruit."
Captain John said coldly, his blade carrying endless killing intent, rushing at Jin'an again.
Jin'an took a deep breath, the dense dragon scales on his body slowly recovering.
The flames spewing from his mouth, carrying the power to burn everything, fiercely pounced on Captain John.
Captain John's blade flashed in the air, colliding fiercely with Jin'an's flames.
"You're dreaming!"
Jin'an roared, his voice filled with endless determination.
His body flipped in the air, dragon scales and haki covering his arm, slamming hard at Captain John.
"Bang!"
Captain John's body was hit by the fist, falling heavily to the ground, the ground shaking, dust flying.
He gritted his teeth, suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with crazy light.
"You ants, dare to resist me!"
He laughed wildly, his figure moving quickly, rushing towards Jin'an again.
Toki's figure drew an arc in the air, quickly blocking in front of Jin'an, her twin blades held in front of her, facing Captain John's blade.
"What's there to be proud of, you remnant of the old era!"
She said softly.
If they had some more time, what would a Captain John be?
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