[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece":3,"chapter-i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-109":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I'm A Plunderer In The World Of One Piece.",{"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},1540795,2004,"Chapter 109: 109: Zoro's Haki.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>Mr. 1 didn't understand Zoro's strange behavior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already decided to end this fight in one swift, decisive blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arrogant fool... You want to die? I'll gladly oblige.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 knew nothing of mercy—especially not during a mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grasping Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands gleamed, turning to blades coated in black Faint Armament Haki as he lunged at Zoro, who kept his eyes closed, relying only on instinct and intuition to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Directly ahead, simultaneous slashes from the left and right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's two swords crossed and slashed in unison, meeting Mr. 1's attack perfectly, as though he had foreseen it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 sneered as he locked down Zoro's blades in his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You blocked it? Impressive. But can you block everything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zoro's swords locked, Mr. 1 went on the offensive. His entire body transformed into weapons as he unleashed a barrage of deadly strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three-Sword Style? Hmph. Let me show you Myriad-Sword Style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left leg morphed into a gleaming blade and slashed horizontally toward Zoro's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, a horizontal slash to the waist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Mr. 1's shock, the Wado Ichimonji, gripped tightly between Zoro's teeth, blocked the attack with eerie precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 stared in disbelief at Zoro, still blindfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He actually blocked it? Has he awakened Observation Haki?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro calmly replied, \"Even without fully mastering Observation Haki, I can still read your next two moves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick twist, Zoro broke free and leapt back, just outside of Mr. 1's attack range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your attack pattern is too simple, Mr. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After facing Shirogai's unpredictable swordplay, your rigid moves are child's play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his attacks fail, Mr. 1's face turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My pattern... is too simple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be looked down on by a swordsman like this… Fine. Then I'll stop holding back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro crossed his swords over his chest, his blindfolded face lit with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come! Let me feel the strength of your blades, Mr. 1!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From above, Shirogai watched with interest as Mr. 1's aura sharpened like a freshly whetted blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered to himself, \"Zoro seems to be in control, but that's only because Mr. 1 was going easy on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he's fighting seriously… and Zoro's chances of surviving the next attack...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai closed his eyes briefly, mentally simulating the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he opened them, smiling faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty percent. As expected of Zoro. When he has no backup, he always chooses the most dangerous route to grow stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's habit of throwing himself into life-threatening battles had always led to brutal fights—and scarred victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were necessary. His experience in life-and-death struggles gave him the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, thanks to those experiences, his fights became calm, precise, and dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extreme Speed Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two bloody gashes tore into Zoro's shoulders. Mr. 1 flicked the blood off his blades and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sharp reaction. You dodged what was aimed for your throat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro was bleeding profusely, his body battered and covered in wounds. Still, he stood tall, gripping Yubashiri and Sandai Kitetsu, the Wado Ichimonji clenched tightly in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He focused on the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's quiet… even Mr. 1's presence is fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can only hear my own breathing... as if I've merged with everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a wave of bloodlust rushed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro instinctively took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep wound opened on Zoro's chest, and the force sent him crashing into a stone pillar, which crumbled and buried him in debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 landed, sneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped again, his hands glowing with black energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine Dust Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now's the moment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From above, Shirogai unfurled his wings and flew away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Between life and death lies terror…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who forget fear and embrace death live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who cling to life, perish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro… it's your choice now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled as he left, confident in what would happen next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the rubble, Zoro remembered Shirogai's words aboard the Going Merry during their sparring session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sufficient calm is the first step to unlocking Observation Haki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After that, trust your intuition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro opened his eyes beneath the rubble, his fingers finding the Wado Ichimonji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There it is… the killing intent is right above me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood slowly, calm despite the blood on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three steps forward… and I'll avoid it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a slash, he cleared the stones around him and began walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One step… two… three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1's blade swept behind him—missing entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rubble exploded into fine powder, sliced to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You DODGED it!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 turned, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were buried—how could you have dodged that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you… awaken Observation Haki!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro, still pale and covered in blood, smiled cruelly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to you, I did. At the edge of death… I finally grasped it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster… this swordsman actually awakened Observation Haki mid-battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get cocky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists, coating his arms and torso in hardened Armament Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Mr.1 doesn't have Haki in canon.....but the original author added it so that Zoro can gain Enlightenment....)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if you've awakened it? You still can't break through my defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro raised the Wado Ichimonji slowly. A black mist began to creep along the blade, coating it in hardening Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of steel turned deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Zoro's blade had transformed—a black blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you talking about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've awakened Armament Haki?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Haki types in one fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered himself, blade-arms gleaming with dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, you've just awakened it! You can't break through my defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's test that theory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's eyes narrowed as he re-sheathed the Wado Ichimonji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see whose Armament Haki is stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1 crouched low, his feet transforming into blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot forward like a bullet, arms slashing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine Dust Speed Blade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was in the black world now, sensing the incoming danger as a crimson presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wado Ichimonji began to draw, its scabbard coated in Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One-Sword Style…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, yet filled with death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Blade: Lion's Song!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world stilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the black blade sang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read ahead of WN on patreon.com\u002FZphyr_\u003C\u002Fp>",1043,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.996Z",1,"novelbin.me","90fa7d255ec5ceb5c415fb95c428c8dc81324bd3df174379189b63abce52dfce","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-110","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-108",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]