A Lone Sail Toward the Distant Sea

Lin Feng kept swinging his blade, trying again and again.

Sweat beaded on his forehead, but he showed no sign of stopping. He pushed both his body and mind to their limits!

Only then could he break through his own shackles and reach a higher realm!

"Lin Feng's at it again, training like a madman."

Marco stood in the distance, watching Lin Feng's sweat-soaked figure as he spoke.

"That kid really is a training fanatic."

Vista said with a smile.

"But that's a good thing. Only by constantly growing stronger can one survive on this cruel sea."

"Yeah."

Marco nodded.

"I wonder how Ace is doing now."

"Don't worry. That guy Ace is tough as nails."

Flower Sword Vista said.

"I hope so."

Marco sighed, concern flashing through his eyes.

"Gurararara!"

Whitebeard sat in the seat of honor, watching Lin Feng train as he burst into laughter.

"That kid is becoming more and more like me!"

"Pops, stop praising him. Keep it up, and his tail will be sticking up into the sky."

Marco said with a smile.

"Gurararara! So what if he gets cocky? He's got the strength for it!" Whitebeard said.

"This sea will belong to the young sooner or later! That kid Lin Feng has limitless potential!"

"Yeah, Pops." Marco nodded.

On the deck, the sound of Lin Feng swinging his blade continued.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Every slash was sharper than the last!

Every slash was stronger than the last!

Lin Feng's gaze grew increasingly resolute!

As long as he kept working hard, he would definitely become stronger!

He would definitely be able to protect those he wanted to protect!

"Ace, wait for me!"

Lin Feng shouted in his heart.

"I'll definitely become stronger!"

Determination flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"Blackbeard, sooner or later, I'll settle this score with you!"

"For Thatch, and for Ace, I have to become stronger!"

"Whoosh!"

Lin Feng swung his blade once more.

"Break!"

Lin Feng roared, and Frost Gale in his hand erupted with dazzling light!

Boom!

A massive blade of light shot into the sky, splitting even the clouds above in two!

"This... this is..."

The pirates on deck were all stunned by the earth-shaking slash.

"Captain Lin Feng got stronger again!"

"That's terrifying!"

"That slash could practically split the sea apart!"

"Captain Lin Feng is incredible!"

The pirates cheered, thrilled by Lin Feng's strength.

"Gurararara!"

Whitebeard burst into laughter.

"Good lad! You've got my style from back then!"

"Pops, don't be so modest." Marco said with a smile. "That kid really does have some of your old glory!"

"Gurararara!" Whitebeard laughed.

The Moby Dick cut through the waves, sailing steadily across the vast waters of the New World.

In a corner of the deck, Lin Feng leaned against the railing, idly turning Frost Gale in his hand as his gaze drifted into the distance.

"Old man, I want to go out and travel for a while." Lin Feng turned and called to Whitebeard, who sat not far away.

"Gurararara, what, you sick of staying on the Moby Dick?" Whitebeard took a swig of alcohol and asked in a deep voice.

"Of course not!" Lin Feng chuckled and scratched his head.

"I was just thinking that if I stay cooped up on the ship all the time, I'll rust up. Besides, I want to test the results of my training these past few days."

"You brat, your wings have grown in. You want to fly solo?" Vista came over and teased.

"Not at all! I'll always be a member of the Whitebeard Pirates!"

Lin Feng immediately made his position clear. He did not want anyone to misunderstand.

"Gurararara, it's good to have ambition!" Whitebeard laughed. "Young people should get out there and make their mark!"

"Old man, you agree?" Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

"What, did you think I'd stop you?" Whitebeard shot him a sidelong glance.

"Hehe, of course not. I was just worried you'd be concerned!" Lin Feng said with a grin.

"Gurararara, you brat!" Whitebeard laughed as he scolded him. "Fine, go if you want! But it's not like being on this ship out there. Be careful in everything you do!"

"Don't worry, old man! I'm no pushover!" Lin Feng assured him, thumping his chest.

"Kid, are you really leaving?" Marco walked over, reluctantness visible on his face.

"Yeah, I'm going out to gain some experience." Lin Feng nodded. "Once I get stronger, I'll come back!"

"Then... take care." Marco patted Lin Feng on the shoulder.

"Got it, Phoenix!" Lin Feng grinned, showing his white teeth.

"Gurararara, boys! Prepare a ship for Lin Feng!"

At Whitebeard's command, the crew immediately got to work.

Before long, a small sailboat had been prepared and moored beside the Moby Dick.

"Lin Feng, this Gale is yours!" Vista pointed at the small ship. "It isn't big, but it's fast. Perfect for you!"

"Thanks, Vista!" Lin Feng thanked him, then leaped onto the Gale.

"Old man, Marco, Vista, everyone, I'm off!"

Lin Feng stood at the bow and waved farewell to everyone aboard the Moby Dick.

"Lin Feng, fair winds!"

"Come back soon!"

"Don't disgrace the Whitebeard Pirates!"

The crew called back one after another, their voices rising and falling.

"Gurararara, Lin Feng, go make your mark! Pops is looking forward to the day your name echoes across the seas!" Whitebeard shouted with laughter.

"Don't worry, old man! I'll definitely become stronger and come back to fight alongside you all!" Lin Feng called back, his voice filled with confidence.

The Gale raised its sails and set off, gradually moving away from the Moby Dick and into the boundless sea.

Lin Feng stood at the bow, gazing at the Moby Dick as it gradually receded, countless thoughts welling up in his heart.

Every moment he had spent with the Whitebeard Pirates replayed in his mind like a movie.

The tense standoff when they first met, the exhilarating spar with Ace, the laughter and cheer at the banquets, and Whitebeard's fatherly care...

All of it filled Lin Feng with incomparable warmth and attachment.

"Old man, Ace, everyone, wait for me," Lin Feng muttered.

"Once I become stronger, I'll definitely return!"

The sea breeze brushed across his face, carrying a faint salty tang.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and suppressed the reluctance in his heart.

"I still have a longer road ahead of me, and a wider world waiting for me to explore."

"But my current skills alone aren't enough. I need more trump cards." Lin Feng stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Blackbeard's Dark-Dark Fruit ability is strange and unpredictable, while Ace is impulsive. I have to increase my strength as soon as possible if I want to protect them in the storms to come."

"Right, I wonder where Luffy is now." Lin Feng suddenly thought of the Straw Hat crew.

"According to the original plot, they should be about to enter the Grand Line."

"Should I go see them?" Lin Feng hesitated.

"With my current strength, I have no real opponents in the first half of the Grand Line, unless I run into pirates with bounties over a hundred million."

"Ding! The Partner Search mission has begun." At that moment, the system's voice rang out.

"Hm? A mission, System?" Lin Feng called out in his heart.

"Show me the mission!"

A blue screen appeared, displaying the new mission information.

[Mission: Search for Companions]

[Mission Description: Sailing alone may be free, but it is ultimately too lonely. Find like-minded companions and leave behind a legend of your own on this sea!]

[Mission Reward: Unknown]

"Find companions?" Lin Feng stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"There are rumors in the original story that East Blue produces future powerhouses. Then I'll travel through the first half of the Grand Line too."

"Looks like it's time to adventure across this sea!"

Excitement gleamed in Lin Feng's eyes as he turned the ship's bow toward unknown waters.

"Sun Breathing: Total Concentration: Constant!"

Lin Feng sat cross-legged on the deck and began training.

"Breathe... in..."

Lin Feng's breathing became long and slow, every breath seeming to harmonize with heaven and earth.