In these days, Jin An felt like he was in a sea filled with storms, struggling to become stronger every moment in this magnificent world.
Every night, Garp and Jin An would spar on the deck of the ship.
Jin An not only learned how to use Haki in combat, but also how to meditate and communicate with his inner self, allowing every trace of Haki to flow freely within his body.
Every day, he strengthened his Observation Haki and, most importantly, his Conqueror's Haki in an almost insane manner.
This allowed him to predict the movements around him more accurately, even sensing subtle changes in the air.
And the progress of his Conqueror's Haki was visible to the naked eye.
During the training process, Garp would silently observe from the side, occasionally offering guidance.
He knew that Jin An's progress was now at a critical point, and his comprehension was starting to surprise him.
At this moment, Garp stood by the ship's rail, his arms crossed in front of his chest, staring at Jin An, who was focused on his training not far away.
The moonlight shone on Jin An, and the breeze gently caressed his hair, his figure stretching long on the deck, carrying a different kind of aura.
Jin An slowly closed his eyes, his heartbeat began to synchronize with his breathing, and his perception gradually magnified, as if the whole world was condensed into one point at this moment.
The "power" hidden deep inside began to stir, just as Garp had taught, Haki is not violence, but a deep control, a sense of balance between inner and outer.
Jin An's breathing became more and more steady, and his consciousness became clearer and clearer.
Suddenly, his right hand lifted slightly, his fingertips stretched forward, and the long-accumulated Haki surged like a flood in an instant.
"Hmph..."
He exhaled lightly, and an invisible wave instantly emanated from his body, as if the surrounding air was shaking for it.
At that moment, a powerful aura seemed to condense around him, like a sleeping beast suddenly awakened, full of terrifying power.
Garp narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as sharp as a knife, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a trace of seriousness.
He secretly sighed in his heart:
"This kid is getting closer and closer to me in the mastery of Haki."
Garp had reached such a superb level today through continuous exploration of Haki in his youth.
And Jin An in front of him, although he had only just started to come into contact with Haki, he was already able to do so with his keen insight into battle and extremely strong comprehension.
This potential, even Garp had to admit, Jin An's talent was already among the younger generation he had seen, no! Even among those who had been famous for a long time, there were few rivals.
Jin An's Haki dissipated after a few seconds, but he did not stop training immediately, but closed his eyes again and entered a state of silent meditation.
He already knew that Haki was not just an explosion of power, but an art of self-control.
He must learn to internalize this power into his instinct through countless swings and perceptions.
Garp watched all this in silence, and suddenly said:
"Jin An, your progress is really surprisingly fast.
I think it's only a matter of time before I can feel the power of Haki on you."
Jin An opened his eyes slightly, a flash of excitement and confidence flashed in his eyes:
"Thanks to your teaching, Uncle Garp.
You always say that Haki is a belief, an art of combining strength and mind.
I understand now, it's not just the accumulation of strength, but more about how to concentrate every bit of strength and explode them in an instant."
Garp nodded, with a bit of relief in his eyes:
"Yes, the most important thing about Haki is the unity of inner and outer.
If you can do this, it means you have realized one of the most fundamental laws of this world."
Jin An took a deep breath, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth:
"It's still far from enough, Uncle Garp.
What I want to do is not just to control Haki.
I want to transform it into my second instinct in battle, just like you, and truly reach a superb level."
Garp laughed and patted Jin An on the shoulder:
"You kid, it seems you want to leave this old bone of mine far behind.
But I'm happy that you have this determination.
Remember, the real strong will only bloom the most brilliant light in countless desperate situations."
Jin An nodded, the flame in his heart becoming more and more vigorous.
Yes, his goal now is no longer a simple breakthrough in strength, he wants to become a real strong man, in this ocean, even in the face of opponents like Im and Blackbeard, he can be fearless.
"I will keep working hard, Uncle Garp."
Jin An's eyes were firm, and his words were full of determination.
And Garp looked at him and nodded silently in his heart.
He knew that Jin An had begun to embark on his own path.
Perhaps, one day in the future, Jin An will become a real strong man, standing on the top of this world.
......
New Marine Base, training area.
"Boom!"
"Bang!!"
A series of dull sounds of fists and feet colliding echoed in the base's training ground, and the air seemed to be heavy.
Jin An stood aside, his eyes like knives, watching the two people constantly colliding in the field.
The base members on the side had already avoided this area from a distance, for fear of being affected.
Although these people had experienced a lot of actual combat, they couldn't help but feel awe when they saw this duel.
"That's... Straw Hat Man."
They couldn't help but think in their hearts,
"Can this person really compete with Master Jin An?"
In the training ground, Straw Hat Man - that fierce general from Elbaf battlefield, slammed Jin An with his fists like a beast.
Every punch brought up a shocking sonic boom, and the air seemed to be clearing the way for him.
However, Jin An did not panic at all, his body leaned forward slightly, his eyes were as firm as steel, and his whole person stood in place like a mountain.
Every blow, he could make an accurate response in a very short time.
Every fist fight was a breakthrough of his own limit.
Jin An's breathing was steady, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.
Only the sound of collision with the opponent, accompanied by the rhythm of his own heartbeat.
His right hand greeted Straw Hat Man's fierce punch, skillfully deflected the direction of the attack, his body turned sharply, and he took advantage of the situation to hit the opponent's chest hard with his elbow.
"Bang!"
Straw Hat Man's body retreated a few steps slightly, but then stood firm, a trace of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
"Sure enough, Jin An, your progress is impressive."
The corner of Jin An's mouth raised slightly, and his eyes were full of sharp light.
"You are also very strong, but it makes me regain the feeling."
The two's eyes met, and they could see the other's determination and persistence.
"Training is really full of challenges."
Jin An thought to himself,
"Only by constantly forcing yourself can you truly stand at the peak."
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