Jin An stood on the deck, his gaze fixed on the boundless sea. The scenery before him was as vast and profound as he had seen countless times before, as if this sea carried endless secrets.
The sea breeze brushed his face, carrying a salty scent and a hint of coolness.
The sea was still turbulent, and the clouds in the sky glowed faintly in the morning light, as if nothing had changed.
And those Marines always maintained a safe distance from them.
But Jin An knew that what he and the rebels were pursuing was to change this sea, to change this predetermined fate.
"This sea is still as calm as it used to be."
Jin An's eyes became more determined, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"But we don't want it to stay that way forever."
He was no longer the carefree youth who only thought about personal grudges.
After countless battles and brushes with death, he clearly realized that this sea—this entire world—could not simply maintain the status quo.
If things continued as they were, the conflicts between pirates and forces would eventually form a never-ending bloody vortex.
And he, Jin An, absolutely did not want to make this turmoil even more endless.
Blackbeard, Im, and even those former opponents, all made Jin An deeply aware that this grand game composed of the Navy, the World Government, and the rebels still had many unsolved mysteries.
The smoke of war had dissipated, but the undercurrents hidden beneath the surface of the sea were still surging.
Steady footsteps came from behind him.
"What are you thinking about?"
The voice from behind broke Jin An's reverie.
Whitebeard's laughter echoed in his mind, but his gaze remained fixed on the vast sea.
Jin An gently turned his head, looking at Whitebeard approaching. His usual resolute exterior seemed somewhat silent at this moment.
There seemed to be some indescribable emotion in his eyes, both a celebration of victory and a tension about the unpredictable fate ahead.
"I'm thinking,"
Jin An's voice was low, conveying a trace of coldness through the blue sea.
"We don't want this world to remain the same.
Since the sea has become the stage of this era, someone should change it.
We are no longer just pirates, nor are we just rebels. Our goal is to create a new order, so that this ocean is no longer dominated by those who call themselves 'gods.'"
"Hmm,"
Whitebeard nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
"Finally, there's some meaning to it."
Jin An's words were like a sharp blade, cutting through the original tranquility of this vast ocean.
Yes, the rebels had won, but they were not satisfied with simply overthrowing the World Government.
Their goal was to change the entire world's structure, completely overthrowing the order monopolized by the Navy and the nobles, so that everyone had an equal opportunity.
"If we merely defeat the World Government, then this war has no meaning at all."
Jin An slowly closed his eyes, a sense of unprecedented determination rising in his heart.
"What we have to do is not to overthrow a corrupt regime, but to break the shackles of this great pirate era.
True freedom is not just the absence of oppression, but the ability for everyone to have their own choices."
Whitebeard listened quietly, tilting his head slightly, seemingly interested in Jin An's tone, but more than that, there was an elusive smile.
"So, what you have to do is not only break the Navy's iron heel, but also make those pirates understand what the rules of the new world are?"
Jin An nodded, his eyes like lightning, as deep as the distant ocean.
Through his calm face, one could vaguely see the surging emotions within.
He knew that the rebels' power alone could not change all of this.
The chaos of the pirates and the Navy's iron-blooded order were already deeply embedded in the veins of this sea.
To completely change all of this, there must be a more massive reform.
More importantly, it is necessary to profoundly change people's way of thinking.
"Let everyone be able to independently choose their own future, instead of being forced into a destiny."
In the eyes of these reformers, what burned was the flame of changing the world.
They knew that this ship carried not only a physical voyage, but also a revolution of thought, a change of era.
Jin An also knew the importance of these people's existence to the future.
Their thoughts, ideas, and even their every argument would affect the direction of this revolution.
"We are no longer limited to a single battle,"
A young reformer added from the side, his voice somewhat excited, as if he couldn't wait to change the world.
"This is a global ideological liberation.
We must let the world see that true strength is not only force, but also thought and reason."
Jin An's eyes flickered slightly. He knew that the existence of this group of people was far more important than any bloody battle.
Although battles brought them strength and victory, it was the wisdom and ideas of these reformers, inventors, and pragmatists that were the real driving force behind this change.
Without their support, this revolution might fall into trouble early on.
Every detail, every innovation, will be the key to whether this change can succeed.
Just then, a young pragmatist walked over with a thick stack of documents in his hand. His eyes were full of longing and excitement for the future.
"Jin An,"
He hurried forward, his face full of expectation.
"I think we should implement the New World logistics system plan as soon as possible.
This will not only improve our material supply, but also help us better control the flow of resources in various regions.
Whether pirates or ordinary people, they can obtain equal resource allocation through this system."
Jin An nodded, having a plan in mind.
He knew that this kind of specific planning could help the rebels quickly stabilize their power, and also allow this revolution to operate efficiently.
"Well done,"
Jin An patted the young pragmatist on the shoulder, his eyes full of approval.
"Your plan is an indispensable part of this change.
We must not only win the battle, but also win people's hearts and build a truly operating world."
On this ship, elites from different fields gathered. They were not simply to destroy something, but more to build and create.
And it was these diverse forces and ideas that were Jin An's unchanging belief:
This revolution is not only to end a corrupt old world, but also to create a brand new future.
At this moment, a burst of laughter came from the other end of the ship, which was the joy of the inventors after successfully debugging the equipment.
Jin An turned his head and smiled.
He knew that this was just the beginning, and the road ahead was still full of challenges, but as long as these people were with him, his beliefs would no longer be lonely.
"What we want to change is not just a world, but an entire era."
Jin An murmured to himself, his eyes gradually becoming firm.
"And this world will, from this moment on, become no longer the same."
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