#349 - Chapter 349 The greater the responsibility, the more constraints

Although that earth-shattering war had shocked the world.

In the end, the world didn't change much because of it.

War is not uncommon in this sea; it's like a never-ending storm, constantly sweeping everything in some corner.

Those who haven't been on the battlefield can never truly understand the cruelty and cost of war.

The aftermath of the war gradually subsided around the world, and people's daily lives returned to normal.

The situation in the New World seemed to have settled.

With the end of the war, the once invincible Big Mom Pirates and Beasts Pirates have now fallen into silence, like two wounded beasts, losing their former ferocity.

Now, under the sky of the New World, the Whitebeard Pirates are dominant, becoming the most powerful force at sea.

And in their shadow, a new organization is quietly rising, gradually revealing its threat.

This emerging organization is expanding rapidly, spreading like a tide to every corner of the New World, devouring the weak and eroding those who are unable to resist.

Although it is not as powerful as the Whitebeard Pirates, its formidable strength has attracted the attention and vigilance of all parties.

Especially those whose interests are affected are full of fear and anger towards this emerging organization.

After the war, Kaido and Big Mom's territories became unclaimed land, attracting countless greedy eyes like a sweet treat.

Those keen-nosed pirates have begun to stir, eager to get a piece of the pie in this chaos.

Their ships, like bloodthirsty sharks, hover around Kaido and Big Mom's former territories, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

They know that these territories not only mean huge wealth but also the potential for immeasurable power.

At the same time, the surrounding islands and non-governmental affiliated countries have not escaped the impact of this turmoil.

The order in various places has become more fragile due to the rise of new forces, the former balance has been broken, and chaos and unrest are spreading.

Some local governments and nobles are beginning to feel unprecedented pressure, their interests are severely affected, but they are unable to stop the continued spread of this storm.

The pirates smelled the scent of opportunity and set out to make a big splash in this turbulent sea.

Some of them harbor lofty ambitions, wanting to rise in this turmoil and become a new overlord; others simply pursue wealth and power, eager to find their own way to survive in this chaos.

However, the shadow of war still hangs over the New World. Although the flames of war have temporarily subsided, that uneasy atmosphere still exists and may reignite at any time.

For this world, true peace has never arrived; it is always a place where waves and storms intertwine, full of endless possibilities and dangers.

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For Jin An, this sea has never changed.

Whether it was the former him or the current him as an admiral, the sea is always filled with endless pirates, like a malignant tumor that can never be eradicated no matter how many you kill.

He stood on the deck of the warship, the sea breeze whipping his cloak, which symbolized his status as an admiral, and fluttering behind him.

His eyes swept across the distant sea, with both fatigue and a hint of imperceptible indifference.

His team stood quietly behind him, waiting for his instructions.

Everyone knows Jin An's methods and understands the irrepressible weariness in his heart.

They had witnessed countless times how he slaughtered enemies on the battlefield, but behind these victories, they also felt his deep-seated loneliness.

Jin An closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if wanting to completely inhale the taste of the sea breeze into his lungs.

Whenever he stands on this sea, he seems to feel that heavy historical pressure, which is the fate he has been unable to get rid of since the moment he became a marine.

He knew that no matter how many pirates he killed, new enemies would still appear in this sea, as if it were a never-ending cycle.

He slowly opened his eyes, the coldness in his eyes becoming even deeper.

Although he had become a Marine Admiral, he did not stop because of it.

Becoming an admiral means greater responsibility and more constraints, and Jin An is unwilling to be restricted by these constraints.

He still insists on leading the team to hunt pirates, because only in battle can he temporarily forget the depression in his heart.

"Let's go."

He said coldly, his voice low and firm.

His team acted quickly, and the warship began to sail towards the next target.

Jin An stood on the deck, with his hands behind his back, looking firmly ahead.

This sea is his battlefield, and he is destined to carve out a bloody path on this battlefield.

"Admiral Jin An, now that pirates are constantly fighting for territory, do we need to take action?"

The communications soldier asked cautiously, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

Jin An leaned back in his chair, looking calmly at the map in front of him.

The struggle between the pirates was intensifying as he had expected.

His fingers tapped lightly on the map, as if thinking about something.

However, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"No need," Jin An said lightly, his voice with a hint of coldness, "Just maintain the status quo, it's best if the battle between them lasts longer."

Although the communications soldier was puzzled, he didn't say anything more, just nodded and turned to leave the room.

This new admiral's strategy is very different from others; he seems more willing to sit and watch the pirates kill each other than to directly suppress them.

Jin An looked at the back of the communications soldier leaving, his eyes without any fluctuation.

The internal friction of the pirates is undoubtedly a free show for him.

Every battle will weaken their strength, and he only needs to wait, wait for those pirates who kill each other to be exhausted, and then give a fatal blow.

"Then... where are we going next?"

The navigator stood aside, his brow furrowed, looking a little hesitant.

The battlefield has been determined, but their route is still undecided.

Every decision on this sea may affect the future situation, and he dare not make a choice easily.

Jin An noticed the navigator's hesitation and chuckled.

"Let's go to the Devil's Triangle first."

Jin An said unhurriedly, he had always wanted to go there and see.

The Devil's Triangle is a must-pass route of the Grand Line. Hundreds of ships disappear here every year. The ships that are found are all empty ships without crew members. Some people have also witnessed ghost ships carrying the dead floating, which is still very attractive to him.

The navigator was stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted and nodded in response:

"Yes, Admiral Jin An."

Jin An's decision made the navigator feel a trace of doubt, but he knew that this admiral never does anything meaningless.

He may not understand why Jin An chose to go to that strange and dangerous area, but he understands that every move of Jin An must have a deep meaning.

As the warship turned, Jin An closed his eyes again and fell into deep thought.

He knew that the surface of this sea was calm, but undercurrents were surging underneath.

The Devil's Triangle, that cursed area, is full of unknown dangers and secrets.

However, this is exactly what he needs.

As the ship sailed towards that mysterious sea, Jin An's heart gradually calmed down.

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