#358 - Chapter 358: The Alliance of the West Sea Forces

Laboon responded with a long and heartfelt whale song, its eyes gleaming as if telling of its years of waiting and longing for Brook.

Although words couldn't express its emotions, the melody, the exchange of hearts, was enough for them to connect.

Crocus stood silently to the side, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

He knew that this moment meant the end of a long wait and the beginning of a new journey for Brook and Laboon.

Jin stood in the distance, silently watching all of this, feeling a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

He didn't disturb this precious reunion, but waited quietly, waiting for Brook and Laboon to enjoy this long-awaited reunion.

At this peaceful Twin Cape, Brook, Laboon, Crocus, and Jin all witnessed the rebirth of this love that transcended time and life.

The marines also stood to the side, quietly watching this heartwarming scene.

Crocus's gaze was gentle, with a hint of nostalgia and comfort in his eyes.

The young Brook of the past, even after so many years, still retained his pure heart, reuniting with this loyal whale.

The deep friendship between them, transcending the limitations of time and space, was best embodied at this moment.

And Jin, standing not far away, quietly watched all of this.

The scene before him, like an eternal painting, was deeply imprinted in his heart.

He never thought he would be able to witness this touching reunion scene with his own eyes.

This was a scene he had never seen in another world, but now it was realized because of his efforts.

A sense of indescribable emotion and satisfaction welled up in Jin's heart.

The regrets of the past seemed to be compensated for at this moment.

He looked at the pure emotions between Brook, Crocus, and Laboon, and felt a peace and happiness he had never felt before.

The music drifted leisurely in the sea breeze, Laboon's figure swam slowly on the water, Crocus stood smiling on the side, and Brook's performance was full of nostalgia for the past and hope for the future.

These three formed a scene that Jin would never forget—a reunion that transcended time and life, a legend of immortal friendship.

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Old friends always have endless things to say, and Jin also gave Brook and the marines a day off to let them rest well.

At this moment, Jin was quietly floating in the high sky, overlooking this majestic Reverse Mountain.

The Red Line before him was like a huge barrier, separating the Four Seas from the Grand Line, and the winding waterways were like the lifeline of this barrier, connecting the world tightly together.

The rapids of the waterway sparkled in the sunlight, as if telling the stories of countless pirates' conquests and adventures.

Jin's gaze lingered on this scene, but his heart was filled with intense thoughts.

Reverse Mountain, a famous natural barrier in this world, is not only the only passage for pirates to enter the Grand Line, but also the last barrier to stop them.

"What if it were completely destroyed..."

Jin murmured to himself, his brow furrowing slightly.

He knew that if this idea were put into action, it would inevitably trigger turmoil throughout the world.

The Grand Line is not only a stage for pirates, but also the dream of countless adventurers, merchants, and travelers.

Destroying Reverse Mountain would not only be a blow to pirates, but also a reshaping of the entire world order.

"But what if the waterways were blocked..."

Jin continued to think, stroking his chin, his eyes becoming more and more profound.

Such a decision might cause countless pirates to lose their chance of survival. Pirates would be trapped in their respective seas, unable to easily enter the Grand Line, and the world's pirate forces might be weakened as a result.

But at the same time, this might also cause new problems—would the trapped pirates turn to launch a frenzied attack on ordinary people in the Four Seas?

And would the act of blocking the waterways provoke opposition from the World Government and other forces?

"It's really a dilemma."

Jin sighed softly, already having made a decision in his heart.

He understood that no matter which path he chose, it would bring unpredictable consequences.

And as a Marine Admiral, he not only needed to consider how to eliminate pirates, but also needed to weigh the stability and peace of the world.

"Forget it, today is a good day, I don't want to think about these worries."

He smiled self-deprecatingly and turned his gaze to the distant sea, where there was Brook and Laboon, who he accompanied, and the future he couldn't predict.

In the end, Jin decided to temporarily put aside these complex thoughts and enjoy this moment of peace.

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Under the night sky of the West Blue, the islands were lit up by the noisy sounds of pirates pouring in.

The originally quiet night was now filled with a mixture of anger and fear, as if every wave on the sea was telling of unease.

"Damn it, that damn World Destroyer, a great pirate came to West Blue to act arbitrarily!"

A pirate's roar stood out in the noisy environment, his voice filled with unwillingness and anger.

"That's right, because of his arrival, our original lives have been destroyed!"

Another pirate echoed, his voice revealing bitterness and resentment.

"Isn't burning, killing, and looting what pirates should do? But that guy is good, he specializes in plundering pirates."

The owner of the voice slammed his fist hard on the table next to him, making a muffled sound, with uncontrollable anger.

Obviously, he had been robbed by the World Destroyer.

"......"

In the midst of this chaos, several figures slowly walked into the road in the very center of the island.

With their arrival, all the noisy sounds were instantly suppressed, as if the entire island was shrouded in an invisible force.

Whether it was the leader standing at the front or the subordinates following behind, the people who arrived all exuded a powerful aura.

Those pirates who were still shouting loudly just now couldn't help but shut their mouths, lowered their heads, and tried to lower their sense of existence, for fear of attracting the dissatisfaction of these strong men.

They all knew the personalities of the people above, and they didn't want to become the vent for these recent events.

The few people walking in the front were the big shots in various fields in the West Blue. They controlled various resources in the white and underworld of the West Blue. Some people could even make earth-shattering changes in the areas they were responsible for with just a word.

At this moment, their arrival meant that the situation in the West Blue had undergone changes that they all had to pay attention to.

Everyone below focused their eyes on these big shots, waiting for what was about to happen next.

At this time, the atmosphere on the scene gradually solidified, as if the entire island was holding its breath for the coming storm.

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