Shin and Shanks did not talk for very long.
The two caught up for a while, and Shin casually gave him a few pointers, allowing Shanks to suddenly see the light on several crucial points.
The deeper his comprehension of "Sword Qi Thunder Sound" became, the more difficult it was for him to progress.
After all, it was a power system from another world and was not very compatible with the One Piece World to begin with. Only geniuses with exceptional talent like Shanks and Dracule Mihawk could comprehend it. Most pirates would not even make it past the first hurdle.
After bidding Shin farewell, Shanks returned to his ship and left Windmill Village.
Shin did not linger either, nor did he form any further connection with Luffy. Riding his small leaf, he departed as well.
Beneath blue seas and clear skies, compared to the vile weather of the Grand Line, the East Blue was practically like a shy young girl.
Standing atop a verdant leaf, Shin blended perfectly into his surroundings without making any movement. The sea wind whipped his long robe with a rustling sound, making him look like a Sage who could ride away with the wind at any moment.
Naturally, given Shin's current strength, most so-called Sages were far inferior to him. If they wanted to fight him, then even in the central primordial world, only the few existences bearing the title of Da Luo would qualify.
Besides, Shin had always felt that his black clothes were more akin to the so-called demonic path. Coupled with Dark Gaia's traits, he was probably completely unrelated to the so-called immortal path.
"Luffy has already met Shanks, and his resolve to set out to sea has been firmly established. Now, all that remains is to wait for him