Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Tiger secretly made up his mind that if the operation succeeded, he would shoulder all the responsibility by himself, even at the cost of leaving Fish-Man Island forever to avoid unnecessary trouble for his homeland. In his opinion, this was the best way to protect Fish-Man Island from being implicated.

However, Teja suddenly stood up, put his hands firmly on Tiger's shoulders, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light: "Tiger, believe in us. We are partners and family. Your struggle is also our struggle."

Tiger looked up, his eyes meeting with Teya's, a mixture of emotions welling up within him. He trusted Teya, yet he was reluctant to involve more people in this dangerous adventure. This conflict surged within him like a tide. Even as night fell and the stars twinkled, they still hadn't reached a complete consensus. But their mutual trust and support quietly took root throughout the long night, foreshadowing even greater possibilities in the future.

In that dim bedroom, Thea felt as if embraced by the night, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, a profound void that seemed to devour all light. In this moment of silence, where only his own heartbeat could be heard, a distant and melodious song, like a whisper on the sea breeze, pierced the veil of night and gently brushed past his ears. Then, he fell into the embrace of sleep, as if being led by the song into another world.

In the depths of the azure sea, where azure and turquoise meet, Teya, a human with an extraordinary soul, encounters the pirate Arlong, seemingly destined to stir up extraordinary waves. This isn't due to Teya's flesh and blood, but rather to the fact that in the vast world of pirates, he possesses a tenacity and wisdom that even a ruthless pirate like Arlong has never witnessed. After all, even though Arlong is a pirate, he never expected to encounter such an unusual opponent today.

There was no fear of Arlong, the pirate leader, in Toya's eyes. Instead, he looked at the pirate leader as if he was watching an insignificant drama. This calmness made Arlong, who was used to being domineering, inexplicably feel a flame of displeasure.

The residents of Fishman Island usually avoid Arlong's tyranny, but they harbor mixed feelings toward Teya. After all, he's a friend of the late hero Tiger, the warrior who once built a bridge between humans and fishmen. Teya's arrival, polite and respectful, gradually earns him a bit of favor among the islanders.

"In the name of heaven, I teach you a lesson!" Aaron roared, his fist smashing into Teya's face like a boulder. The surrounding fishmen covered their ears and eyes, unable to bear witness to this unequal duel of power. However, shockingly, Teya remained motionless like a statue, letting the whistling wind of the fist pass by.

Just when everyone thought that Teya was going to suffer a serious blow, Aaron let out a heart-wrenching wail. His fist seemed to hit an invisible barrier. Then, he knelt on the ground in pain, clenching his hands tightly as if they were burning, and tears almost burst out.

"My hand! How is this possible?!" Aaron's voice was full of disbelief.

Teya shrugged innocently, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if to say, "Look, I didn't lift a finger." He secretly thought that against an opponent like Aaron, the defensive technique of "Iron Block" would be more than enough, without even needing to unleash his shocking domineering power. Before leaving, Teya deliberately bent down and whispered in Aaron's ear: "Strength is not the measure of everything, Aaron. You're still far from it."

After saying that, Teya turned around gracefully, leaving Aaron with an angry but helpless look on his face. This incident not only made Aaron wary of Teya, but also planted a deep seed of resentment towards him.

Elsewhere, Teya's farewell to Tiger and Jinbei was filled with tenderness. "Brother Teya, I'll always remember your kindness today," Tiger's voice was deep and powerful.

"Brother Tiger, you're too polite. See you later." Teya smiled and waved goodbye to Jinbe, who responded with a warm smile. Their friendship was like the sunshine that never fades on the sea.

As night fell, Xiao Ba was responsible for returning them safely to Shampooland. Watching the ship drift away, Tiger's thoughts surged like waves, unable to calm down for a long time...

When Teya once again set foot on the land of Shampoo, the night was deep, and the twinkling stars cast a mysterious veil over this bustling land. Fortunately, the news from his adjutant, like the brightest star in the night sky, illuminated Teya's heart—he had not received an emergency call from headquarters, nor was he burdened with tedious tasks. It turned out that the phone call with Teacher Zefa was not just a simple greeting, but also bought him precious quiet time.

Farewell to Xiaoba was filled with anticipation and reluctance for an unknown journey. Teya knew that every parting was a preparation for a better reunion. Back on the warship, he gazed out the window at the vast ocean, secretly planning for the future—for the sake of the vaster seas of freedom, to protect his inner beliefs and dreams, he must constantly improve himself and fully prepare for the future.

The night was still quiet, but within Teja's heart, an unquenchable flame burned, illuminating his path forward. Teja, Tina, and Smoker stood by the dock in the afterglow of the setting sun, the salty sea breeze caressing their faces, as if adding a touch of reluctance to their impending departure.

Teya announced their return date: "Tomorrow, we will set sail and return to the Navy Headquarters. As for Senior Rayleigh, I think we should not disturb his leisurely old age. After all, the road ahead is long, and we will have the opportunity to reconnect in the future."

As night fell, the lights on the warship dimmed. Tina and Smoker seemed unusually quiet during dinner. Occasionally, they looked up at Thea with complex emotions flickering in their eyes, as if they were pondering some important decision. Their plates were barely touched, their minds clearly drifting far away.

Teya keenly noticed this subtle change. After the meal, he invited the two to his office, where the soft lighting created a suitable atmosphere for the upcoming conversation.

As soon as Smoker entered the room, he sat down on the large sofa without any hesitation, holding a cigar between his fingers and was about to light it, but after glancing at Tina, he hesitated for a moment and finally put the cigar back into the box. He just crossed his legs and looked out the window with empty eyes, as if he was lost in deep thought.

Tina seemed a little nervous. She hovered in front of Teya's desk, wanting to say something several times but stopping herself. Finally, she mustered her courage, took a deep breath, and asked with a slightly trembling voice, "Teacher Teya, what are you going to do next?"