[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-68":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676202,2141,"Chapter 68 68: A Brief Conversation (Bonus)","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-68",68,"\u003Cp>That day, the skies over East Blue were impossibly clear. Sunlight danced across the endless ocean, scattering golden reflections that shimmered gently with every passing breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the still surface of the sea, a sudden splash broke the silence—followed by a head emerging from the depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Tachibana Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a relaxed smile, he surfaced with a calm, unhurried grace. Then, with swift and coordinated strokes, his arms and legs spun like the blades of a fan, creating a vortex that broke through the stillness of the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swam at blazing speed toward a nearby black ship drifting gently in the waves—an ex-pirate vessel that had, somehow, ended up becoming his ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the bottom hull, Kyūjō didn't wait for permission to board. He placed one hand against the underside of the ship—and in the next breath, launched himself upward like a bird escaping its cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of crashing down with force, he landed on the deck as softly as a falling feather. No noise. No impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just perfect control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in something so simple, it was clear—Kyūjō had mastered his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now standing atop the deck, he let out a long, steady breath. His pores opened wide, and with it, heat poured from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick sweat clung to his skin like a second layer, the result of a grueling training session at the bottom of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he grabbed a bucket prepared earlier by the crew, and dumped its contents over himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saltwater washed away the sweat, revealing the trained body beneath—sharp, sculpted, and glistening under the sunlight. It wasn't just strength. It was beauty through discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuuuuh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō let out a satisfied exhale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep fatigue in his muscles faded like morning mist. His body now felt light and refreshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breakfast ready yet?\" he asked casually, drying off the remaining droplets from his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former captain of the pirate crew—Billy Turei, once known as \"Sea Serpent\"—answered respectfully, \"Prepared and waiting, Sir Kyūjō.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō nodded and slipped on his jacket before heading toward the mess hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked the corridor, every pirate he passed bowed their heads. Not out of fear or orders—but out of sheer respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen strength. And they had seen discipline. Kyūjō embodied both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he entered the dining hall, his eyes locked onto the massive table loaded with roasted meat, thick sauce dripping from every corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded with approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grilled Sea King meat… not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, his meals consisted of Sea King meat in various forms—grilled, steamed, boiled, or cooked in rich sauces. Surprisingly, he never grew tired of the menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing a hearty meal, his body absorbed the nutrients like a sponge—fueling his recovery after intense training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a full stomach, Kyūjō stepped back out to the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't feel like training right after eating. A little sunbathing under the warm sky sounded much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he reached the railing—he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several dozen kilometers away, a massive Marine warship was cutting through the ocean, heading directly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship's figurehead—shaped unmistakably like a giant dog's head—gave away its identity immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one Marine who sailed a ship like that: Monkey D. Garp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's he doing here…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming to avenge East Blue's Marines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…No way he's the kind of man who punches a fifteen-year-old, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without changing expression, Kyūjō called all the pirates up to the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they gathered, he scanned them with a firm gaze and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys… weren't that bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm leaving now. And I'll let you live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But listen closely. If I ever find out you've returned to being pirates…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sharpened like drawn steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There won't be a second warning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Billy Turei stepped forward with hopeful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… please let us come with you, Sir Kyūjō!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō shook his head. Cold. Final.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're too weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he lowered a small lifeboat from the side of the ship and jumped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn around. Now,\" Kyūjō barked over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Marines are coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, he grabbed the oars and began rowing toward the oncoming Marine vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the deck of the dog-headed warship, Garp stood with his arms crossed, his massive frame radiating unshakable presence—even as a small snot bubble formed on his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mood was heroic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visual… not so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice Admiral Garp, sir! Please don't fall asleep while standing again…\" muttered Bogard, jabbing his superior gently in the ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bubble popped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garp blinked awake, still half-lost in dreamland. \"Wha? We there yet? Are pirates attacking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bogard sighed and pointed toward the sea ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There. That's the one we're looking for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garp followed the direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a small lifeboat stood Tachibana Kyūjō, his posture firm, his eyes locked onto the warship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though deep down, Kyūjō quietly whispered a wish:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... don't hit too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oi! Kid!\" Garp suddenly roared across the water, voice like thunder. \"You the one causing trouble with East Blue's Marines?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood tall on the small boat, chin raised as he replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At first, I thought the Marines stood for justice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought Boris Kaller was just a rotten exception—a stray rat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But turns out… you're all the same. Pathetic. Do you even deserve to wear the word 'JUSTICE' on your backs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of getting mad, Garp burst into laughter. \"Hah! This kid's got some guts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know who I am?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, the pressure around him exploded—like a mountain crashing down onto the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō's tiny boat dipped sharply beneath the force. The air turned heavy, like time itself had slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder Breathing – First Form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand tightened around the hilt of Rairyūken, and with perfect stillness, he drew it halfway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a voice both low and steady, Kyūjō answered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Hero of the Marines. Iron Fist Garp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garp's eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid… you got guts. I like that. How about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's find a spot—and settle this one-on-one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō didn't blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with a voice just as calm, he asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I say no… will you just let me go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🎁 Reader Reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⭐ Rating Novel = 📖 1 bonus chapter ✨\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⏳ Valid for 1 week starting Monday, September 8!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Patreon here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Enjoy 70+ chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Get 2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Be the first to enjoy the new 3rd arc after One Piece before anyone else\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Ko-fi here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 ko-fi.com\u002Ffaaanzkun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's keep this adventure alive, together chapter by chapter! 💖\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>",1168,"2026-06-06T13:14:24.000Z",1,"novelbin.me","5a55fbd7a9db8c62cc80f25429456e78060ba2d7e4d74d3e2b9d4acf301b2104","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-69","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-67",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]