Driven Forward by the World

The man in the bamboo hat smiled easily, then launched another ferocious assault.

The distance between them vanished in an instant as the man swung both fists, surging toward Jin An like a storm.

Jin An refused to back down. He dodged swiftly while using his newly mastered Haki to block the punches, moving seamlessly between attack and defense.

They traded punches and kicks, their movements growing faster and faster.

Jin An's expression grew increasingly focused. Every muscle in his body tensed, preparing for his next strike.

With every collision, he felt violent tremors running through his muscles and bones.

At the same time, his mind grew clearer, as though he had entered a nearly perfect state of combat.

Boom!

Another deafening blast rang out. Jin An used the momentum to spring backward, evading a heavy blow from the man in the bamboo hat.

He drew a deep breath. Fine beads of sweat had begun dripping from his forehead, but the calm resolve in his eyes remained unchanged.

Every inch of Jin An's muscles seemed able to sense changes in the airflow. He adjusted his footing swiftly, moving like the wind.

"Your attacks are getting harder and harder to handle."

Jin An chuckled, his voice low and firm.

"But we're only getting started."

An almost imperceptible gleam flashed in the man's eyes before he readied himself for battle again.

Jin An felt the intense fighting spirit radiating from his opponent, and something stirred within him.

This man in the bamboo hat was unlike any opponent he had faced before.

Every move he made was filled with wisdom and experience—exactly what Jin An yearned to learn and master.

He focused harder. Rather than relying solely on instinct and reflexes, he began carefully considering his opponent's movements, intentions, and even the changes