Battle, Foresight, and a True Departure

The battle continued, and Teach faced immense pressure as the Whitebeard Pirates' officers launched a full-scale attack. They gradually became more aggressive and went all out. More importantly, Teach displayed terrifying strength, remaining completely at ease even when facing so many of them.

Some attacks were unavoidable for Teach, but Teach will was unwavering; this was a decision he made long ago, and as a new era began, it was also his era.

Wyper's icy aura froze one of Teach's arms, while Jozu's powerful charge struck Teach's back, Teach's other hand blocking Marco's attack.

It's far too much for one person to face so many powerful opponents.

Teach's Haki defense, powerful force, and Claw Strike that tore through the air freed his frozen arm in an instant, almost freezing his blood. However, the stimulation of lightning and flames had little effect on Teach.

This is destined to be a tough battle, even tougher than the battle against Ares. As Teach said, Teach knows them inside and out, understands them very well, and it is precisely because of this understanding that he knows their formidable strength.

Although young, Vista is very composed. His swordsmanship has reached the level of Great Swordmaster. The red roses exude a deadly killing intent, which is charming but can also make people fall for him.

Marco's strength has improved rapidly in recent years, especially with the amplification of his abilities, which has greatly enhanced his vitality. Neither speed nor strength is a weakness. Although his physical skills are still somewhat immature, he can make up for it with time.

Jozu is the same; he possesses the defensive capabilities of a superhuman, innate superhuman strength, and the result of rigorous training.

These three are already the strongest on the ship besides Pops, not counting Oden. In the future, they will all be the pillars of the Whitebeard Pirates, strong enough to be Admiral. Although they are slightly weaker than the Three Admirals, they are all top-tier strongmen on the sea. The Whitebeard Pirates became the strongest pirate crew and had such a large territory not only because of Whitebeard, but also because of these powerful "sons".

But Teach wouldn't admit defeat. This was his battle, and he knocked down pirates one by one around him, but his injuries continued to worsen.

Teach punched Jozu away, gripped Vista's twin swords tightly with his left claw, and kicked away the attacking Fossa.

However, he was struck hard in the abdomen by Jingudo, with his dark skin and strong muscles. It was a powerful punch from him. A flash of claws appeared before his eyes, and Teach suddenly raised his head. The sharp claws slashed across his face, and scarlet blood flowed out.

Crimson blood slowly flowed down his face, and he felt a slight itch on his face—it was blood.

Marco, with outstretched wings, swept over his head, and that claw strike was from him. The meteor hammer that flew from afar was blocked by Teach's punch.

With claws tearing blood, this ultimate attack, combining sharp Sword Intent, lightning, and fire, caused Teach's body to vanish from its original spot and reappear behind Jingudo. He grabbed Kingdo's head with one hand and flung it aside. Fossa's greatsword slashed towards Teach with immense force, but Teach's strong back muscles, covered in Armament Haki, blocked the attack.

The battleground was limited but extremely fierce. The weaker pirates around them had already been knocked unconscious by Teach and were lying on the ground. Those who were still fighting him were all future captains of the Whitebeard Pirates' executive divisions.

The only way to change Teach's mind is to defeat him. Only by defeating Teach can Teach possibly change his mind.

Teach's tenacity exceeded their expectations. His strength, physique, stamina, and formidable power were beyond their comprehension. They had never imagined that Teach was so strong, surpassing all of them except for their Pops and Oden.

Thinking back to when Teach first boarded the ship, he was only twelve years old. They were all stronger Teach. At that time, they could easily kill the weak Teach.

In just over four years, Teach has reached this level and surpassed them.

Why would Teach have such an idea? Are they too weak?

It was so unfair! Fossa, Jingudo, Rayok, and others fell one after another, defeated and knocked down by Teach, unable to get up again.

Teach's left upper arm was broken by Jozu's powerful impact, and his body was covered in wounds, mostly sword wounds and scratches, and his clothes were soaked with blood.

Teach suffered multiple blows to the head Teach frostbite in several places on his body. Wyper, an ability user, was always there to help him, knowing that her physical condition was no match for Teach's attacks.

The others were in a worse state as well. Apart from those who had fallen, the rest all had considerable injuries. Vista, as a swordsman with a powerful physique, had his Gentleman clothes torn, and his chest was covered with scratches from Teach. At the wounds, there were marks of burning and lightning.

Marco was the only one still alive, his regenerative flames burning continuously. However, compared to the beginning, his recovery speed was much slower, and it took him a long time to recover. His stamina was running low, and he had shifted from taking the initiative to attacking to waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Mobius and the others watching seemed unable to resist wanting to help Teach, but Mostima blocked them.

Ares looked at Teach, who was radiating a terrifying aura. He had already joined Teach's ranks, and Teach had shown him a new world, acting as his guide. Their bond had been forged in constant battles, and Ares didn't want to see Teach beaten like this.

Ares was barely able to contain himself and wanted to attack, but Mostima blocked his path with Ares sword. "Didn't Teach say that no matter what happens, we mustn't intervene?"

"But!" Ares clenched his fists, a suppressed, Fierce God aura condensing around him, his menacing eyes fixed on Mostima.

"Trust Teach, he'll be alright," Mostima said, looking at Ares. "And although Teach's injuries are quite serious, his condition hasn't declined at all, he'll be fine."

After hearing his words, Ares gradually calmed down and continued to watch the battle on the field.

Mostima breathed a sigh of relief; he was prepared to defend himself, but he wasn't sure if he could hold out.

Faced with monsters like Ares and Teach, his abilities were utterly useless. He remained steadfast in his training plan: swordsmanship, the development of his Devil Fruit, and physical fitness.

Teach looked terrible; facing the combined attack of so many powerful individuals, he had pushed his Observation Haki to its limit.

His physical reflexes slowed down due to his injuries. He forced his broken bones back into place and then Life Return adjusting his condition to reach peak performance. This was a huge drain on his stamina, which is why he was able to hold on until now against so many powerful opponents.

Now, during this period of rapid growth, the advantages of his physique are gradually becoming apparent. His strong vitality brings him ample physical strength, and the display of his physical talent began to gradually emerge two years ago.

It is precisely because of this that he was able to transform himself from an ordinary weakling into a powerful figure in just over two years in the original story.

But he finally touched that long-awaited realm, his eyes flashing red. Teach felt his mind go blank, and fragmented images of the future appeared in his mind.

Teach's face was filled with an excited smile. This brief future, an extremely brief future, was not of much use, not even as useful as Teach's original Observation Haki ability. However, it opened the door to a New World. The hardest part of everything is the starting point, the first step.

As long as Teach continues to develop his abilities, he will eventually be able to see into the more distant future. This is an ability that he just can't seem to cultivate. He had originally planned to have a big battle with Katakuri in the future, hoping to find the secret of "Future Sight" in him.

Unexpectedly, under the extreme pressure from his former companions, his Observation Haki had made such a significant breakthrough.

Teach's fighting ability remained unchanged; as the battle progressed, Teach combat strength remained consistent, while the combat strength of the others declined significantly.

However, in order to hone his newly acquired ability, he turned to using "Future Sight" in battle. "Future Sight" was not easy to master, sometimes working and sometimes not, Teach suffered a lot of hidden losses in battle.

However, under such immense pressure, Teach's Future Sight stabilized.

After that, he used both methods. In the constant battles, he could see the future three seconds ahead. His naturally powerful soul and mental strength allowed him to use Observation Haki. It was very difficult for his spirit to tire. His innate physique gave him an extraordinary amount of energy.

Faced with the onslaught of the crowd, Teach had no choice but to resort to trading blows to defeat his opponents. His powerful, constantly beating heart fueled his strength, and with the help of his Observation Haki, his combat power was further enhanced, allowing him to foresee an opponent's attack. Currently, his ability to Future Sight is limited, only allowing him to see the future of two people. To expand his range and reach the level of Katakuri in the future, he needs to continuously improve and train.

The battle raged on from night until day, lasting a full ten hours, but it was even more exhausting than the fast-paced, high-intensity battle against Ares.

Whitebeard watched Teach and his crew fight without saying a word or interfering. Teach wanted to leave, but he needed to prove his strength first.

Finally, Whitebeard spoke, striking the deck with his dagger. The powerful impact sent tremors through the surrounding area. "Stop."

The moment Whitebeard spoke, the battle stopped instantly. The pirates around, the pirates lying on the ground, and the pirates still fighting Teach all turned their gazes toward Pops.

Whitebeard stood up from his seat, holding a small sword, and slowly walked forward, his heavy footsteps echoing as he reached Teach.

"Teach, do you still care about your Pops?" Whitebeard lowered his head, looked at Teach, and asked.

Looking at Whitebeard, who exuded an undeniable aura of power, Teach breathed a slight sigh of relief and couldn't help but smile. "Pops, I've never regretted joining the Whitebeard Pirates."

"Gurararara!" Whitebeard laughed heartily with satisfaction after hearing Teach's words.

Looking at Teach, Whitebeard said, "The fledgling has grown up and should learn to fly on its own. Teach, I won't stop you."

"But, Pops!" Marco and the others behind him seemed somewhat unwilling, not expecting that their Pops would agree to Teach's departure.

"The only rule in the Whitebeard Pirates is not to harm your comrades." Whitebeard looked at them, at the children around him, "Teach hasn't broken that rule, so what reason do I have to stop him from setting sail for the sea?"

"The sea is free, and if you have such thoughts, I will not stop you," the Whitebeard laughed. He was very open-minded, and this was what he hoped for. His family was his constraint, and he was willing to be bound by it.

Seeing your child grow up brings you even more joy.

"Besides, can you even stop Teach?" Whitebeard changed the subject, giving them a slight blow, "Teach has already surpassed you."

Teach's progress was so rapid that even Whitebeard couldn't help but marvel at how strong he had become in just a few years. Of course, this was also due to Teach's continuous hard work and training, which Whitebeard had been watching closely. Compared to Teach, the other crew members had become complacent, so this blow was also beneficial to them.

Marco, Vista, and the others couldn't help but clench their fists. They had to admit that Teach had held out for so long and taken down so many people despite being surrounded by so many of them. If it weren't for their Pops stopping the fight, the final outcome would still be uncertain.

Since Pops said that, it means Pops has agreed to my leaving.

Teach smiled, turned around and looked at Mostima and the others. Noticing Teach's gaze, Mostima, Ares, and the other three walked from the side of the Moby Dick toward Teach and came up behind Teach.

"Hahaha! You still need to get stronger! Your Pops's peak will last another ten years, after which he will rapidly decline. At most, he can protect you for about twenty more years. Even with your Pops's powerful abilities, there are strong side effects. Right now, you can ignore them with your strong physique, but in time, the hidden injuries will erupt. If you keep relying on your Pops's protection, you will only become a burden to Pops."

Looking at Marco and the others, Teach laughed heartily, actually reminding them, "Strive to become stronger. Hopefully, you'll have improved by the time we meet again."

Teach turned and left. This time they didn't stop Teach, perhaps pondering Teach words.

The five followed behind Teach. Halfway there, Teach stopped, turned his head slightly, and smiled, "Next time we meet, we'll be enemies. Then, I won't be your only opponent."

After saying that, he left.

"Teach, why did it take so long? If there hadn't been some commotion up there, we would have gone up to check it out ourselves." Seeing Teach and the others come down, Hadman and the others breathed a sigh of relief and laughed.

"Haha, let's go, let's go back to White Sand Island first." Teach waved his hand, and the ship moved away from the Moby Dick and headed into the distance.

"Gurararara! When Teach comes back next time, let's teach him a lesson. We're the Whitebeard Pirates, after all." Seeing that the children didn't seem to have recovered from the blow, Whitebeard knew they were thinking about what Teach had said about him.

Those who are family know their own situation best. Teach was absolutely right. The side effects of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit -Teach Fruit are enormous. Without a strong physique, one cannot withstand the recoil force of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and cannot unleash the true power of this ability.

"That's right, next time we meet, Teach 'll teach Teach a lesson." Marco snapped out of his daze and loudly encouraged, "We're the Whitebeard Pirates, after all."

Under his leadership, the team's morale returned, and they were full of fighting spirit. But what were they really thinking?

It's clear that Teach has changed something, Whitebeard Pirates will become even stronger.