The Neo Marines' preparations

The fleet cut through the azure sea, the rumble of its ships mingling with the crash of waves in a stirring melody.

Wind blew in from the depths of the ocean, carrying a salty dampness as it billowed the sails and howled past.

Rows of warships sailed through the waves, their massive hulls cutting steadily across the water, embodying the Neo Marines' resolve and strength.

Jin An stood on a ship's deck, facing the sea breeze, his expression as composed as ever.

His gaze was deep and resolute, piercing the endless ocean ahead as though the distant objective was already clearly visible in his mind.

Despite his strong desire to confront the World Government, he knew the current situation did not allow them to act rashly.

"We can't rush this."

Jin An murmured to himself, his eyes fixed on the distant horizon while he worked out their next strategy.

Garp stood beside him, his feet planted firmly on the deck and his hands loosely clenched into fists. His face betrayed little emotion, though a trace of tension showed through.

He understood what Jin An meant and sensed the young commander's resolve.

They had originally planned to launch a direct assault on a large base controlled by the World Government, challenging their strongest enemy.

But after the previous day's events, Jin An clearly understood that recklessly taking on the World Government head-on with their current strength would be unwise.

"Looks like you've thought things through."

Garp's voice was low, but carried a hint of relief.

He looked at Jin An with mixed feelings in his eyes, though above all, he admired how quickly the young commander had grown.

"The World Government's foundations aren't something we can easily shake, especially with those hidden forces of theirs. If we launch a reckless attack,