One Piece: Start as a mythical beast, practice to become stronger

The Devil's Triangle was filled with fog, as if the entire world was shrouded in a dark shadow.

Jinan stood on the deck of the warship, staring at the outline of the island gradually emerging in front of him.

The shape of the island is very much like a huge sailing ship, and the ferocious front door is like a huge mouth with sharp fangs, waiting for the next unfortunate prey.

"The Terrible Bark..."

Jin An murmured softly, his eyes scanning the twisted island.

This is the territory of Gekko Moriah, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a place filled with the breath of death and a weird atmosphere.

Legend has it that more than a hundred ships mysteriously disappear in this area every year, and this terrifying island is the culprit.

As the warship slowly approached, the thick fog around it seemed to come alive, tightly wrapping around the ship and blocking the view.

Jin An was not afraid at all. He could feel the strange power in the air, which was Moria's breath.

A man who increases his power by taking over other people's shadows is hiding behind this thick fog.

He stood on the deck, his hand gently stroking the hilt of the knife at his waist.

This was not the first time Jin An faced someone with such abilities, but the eerie and depressing feeling of this area still made him feel a little uncomfortable.

However, this slight discomfort only aroused his inner desire to explore.

For him, this place is not only a challenge, but also a test, an opportunity for him to get closer to his goal.

"Moria...are you waiting for me here?"

The corners of Jinan's mouth rose slightly, revealing a smile.

At this time, the crew members also felt the tremendous pressure brought by the island, and some people even began to become nervous and uneasy.

The navigator swallowed and tried to find a safe route through the fog, but he knew that once they entered this area, their fate would no longer be in their own hands.

"General Jin'an, this place..." The signalman stepped forward, his voice low and nervous, "This place seems to be filled with an ominous aura. Do we really want to go in?"

Jin An looked at the signalman's nervous expression and knew that this was a normal reaction for a normal person when he came to such a place.

He knew that as a naval admiral, he could not waver in the slightest.

What's more, this place is one of the goals of his trip.

"Of course we have to go in." Jin An's voice was calm and decisive, "Now that we are here, there is no turning back."

As soon as he finished speaking, a low roar suddenly came from the thick fog, as if some monster deep in the island was awakening.

This sound added a bit of fear to the hearts of the crew members, but Jin An did not move, as if the sound had no effect on him.

"In this place, only the strong can survive. The weak will only become food for the zombies."

Jin An knew clearly that the danger here did not only come from Moria, but also from the army of zombies driven by shadows.

Anyone who loses their shadow will become a puppet in Moria's hands, become extremely afraid of the sunlight, and eventually become a walking corpse in this area.

"I want to see how capable Moria is."

Jin An gripped the hilt tightly, curiosity flashing in his eyes.

He is not the kind of person who will be intimidated by fear. On the contrary, the more dangerous the place is, the more it can stimulate his inner fighting spirit.

What's more, does Moria really have the courage to do something to him?

The warship slowly sailed into the island's port. The fog became thicker and thicker, and it seemed that even the air had become icy and bone-chilling.

As the ship docked, Jinan was the first to set foot on this land.

He came here from afar just to win people over with his virtue, so he needs to speed up the process of recruiting helpers.

In his eyes, Moonlight Moriah is a guy with potential.

"Everyone be on alert and be ready to fight at any time."

Jin An gave the order calmly, his voice revealing fearlessness and confidence.

Although there was no threat here to him, the same could not be said for ordinary soldiers.

In front of the island, a dark castle was faintly visible, as if waiting for their arrival.

Jin An took a deep breath and walked forward slowly.

......

In the central area of ​​the Thriller Bark, Moonlight Moriah was concentrating on controlling a corpse in front of him.

The cold air was filled with a strong smell of death, and the candlelight around flickered, as if telling the ominous secret in this dark corner.

Suddenly, his movements paused slightly, and his blood-red eyes seemed to sense something through the layers of mist.

A strange smile immediately appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"A 'friend' is coming..."

He murmured quietly, a hint of amusement and anticipation in his voice.

To him, anyone who took the initiative to enter the horror barque was a "friend", a "friend" who provided him with shadows. It didn't matter to him who came.

Because he is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea with both strength and intelligence, and his elements are all full, he will not panic no matter who he meets.

Moriah slowly stood up and stared in the direction of Jin An and others.

Although there were many obstacles between him, he could still feel the powerful aura gradually approaching.

That power made him excited, and he couldn't help but want to see what kind of powerful person was coming this time.

"Come with me,"

He said loudly, his tone relaxed, as if he was welcoming a long-awaited event.

After hearing Moria's words, Absalom and Hogback, who were standing beside him, looked at each other. Although they were a little nervous, they still followed his footsteps silently.

Absalom tightened his invisible cloak, secretly calculating the possible variables in his mind, while Hogback tightly gripped the scalpel in his hand, with a hint of fanaticism in his eyes.

They all knew that Moria was serious this time.

No matter who came, he didn't intend to let go of this opportunity easily.

As the three of them approached the edge of the sailboat, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Each of Moria's steps carried a heavy echo, which was particularly harsh in this dead silent area.

He knew that this area had become his home ground, and as the controller, he could mobilize countless zombie armies at any time to create an endless nightmare.

"This time, our opponent is no ordinary person."

Moria was silently calculating in his heart, and Jin An's figure appeared in his mind. His observation Haki told him that the visitor was not an easy person to deal with.

"However, the stronger the opponent, the more worthy of my challenge."

The smile on his lips deepened.

"Shadows are also more useful!"

Soon, they arrived at the edge of the sailboat, and thick fog was rolling under their feet, as if welcoming these incoming uninvited guests.

Moriah stopped and stood quietly, staring into the depths of the fog ahead.

"Absalom, go and see how many of them there are." Moria said coldly.

Absalom nodded, then disappeared into the thick fog and quietly approached Jin An and the others.

Although he was wary of the upcoming opponent, he was also well aware of Moria's methods and would never let himself be at a disadvantage.

At the same time, Hogback followed closely beside Moria, playing with the scalpel that was shining with a cold light in his hand.

For him, everyone who breaks into this territory is potential experimental material, and he can't wait to make these people part of his new work.

"Lord Moria, what kind of people do you think they will be?" Hobak couldn't help but ask, with a hint of anticipation in his voice.

Moria did not answer immediately. He just narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. After a while, he slowly spoke, with a hint of indifference in his tone.

“No matter who they are, there is only one outcome for them when they come here…” he said in a deep and powerful voice, “and that is, becoming my subordinates.”

These words gave both Hogbak and Absalom a chill, but they knew very well that Moria was not joking.

In this gloomy area, no one can escape Moria's control, especially those intruders who are reckless.

And Moria will welcome these "friends" in his usual way.

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