[{"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-126":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},1540812,2004,"Chapter 126: 125: Blood Tank.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-126",126,"\u003Cp>One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, \"Desert King\" Sir Crocodile, was publicly arrested in the square by Tashigi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the name of Marineford under the World Government, I hereby revoke your 'Permit' and all titles and privileges once granted to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marines prepared reinforced transport carriages to move Crocodile to the harbor under the cover of night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was to be handed over to Captain Smoker and Captain Hina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble... Rumble...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy wheels of the Sea-Prism Stone transport vehicle groaned as they rolled down the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the reinforced cage sat Crocodile, his wrists bound in Sea-Prism Stone cuffs, staring with a twisted grin at the man standing casually before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh... Null, I already know what you've been up to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite strict Marine patrols surrounding the convoy, the man had appeared inside the prison cart without resistance or trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You had Cobra lead the charge against the sandstorm, made it seem like he was risking his life, and just when they thought he'd die... you made the storm retreat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You let them believe they overcame it—with Cobra.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then, like some divine joke, you made it rain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuhahaha! The sheep started believing Cobra was the chosen king. Truly pathetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile leaned against the Sea-Prism wall, bound and yet unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible. You actually turned that farce into a tale of divine destiny for Cobra. Compared to you, my schemes look sloppy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai Yamikuro gave a relaxed smile, tapping on the metal bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please. Between the two of us, you're still the snake in the grass. I don't have the patience for all your double-dealing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, that outfit suits you. Jailbird chic. You might have a brighter future in Impel Down than you ever did as a Warlord. Think of it as... advanced training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impel Down? The World Government's pride, huh? Must mean I'm a big deal to get tossed in there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously,\" Shirogai replied coolly. \"You're dangerous, but not worth the effort to execute. Locking you in Impel Down is a neat solution. You go train for now—someday, I'll come find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile chuckled darkly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuhahaha, I see. Got your eyes on Impel Down already? Looking to recruit some monsters for Vespera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hit the mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were indeed a few imprisoned beasts in LEVEL 6 that Shirogai had taken interest in:\"Red Earl\" Baroric Redfield\"Demon Heir\" Douglas Bullet\"World Destroyer\" Brynndi \"Rain\" Shiryu\"I'm interested in a few of them,\" Shirogai admitted. \"But I haven't met them yet, so I don't know if they're Vespera material. If they don't meet our standards... I'll just kill them. Can't afford liabilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile's laughter grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuhahaha! Ruthless! You'd kill them just for not qualifying? That's rich!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Shirogai with a sinister grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kind of thinking... fits you. Cobra, Vivi—they think you're some sort of hero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I know what you really are. Someone who could destroy the entire world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destroy the world? Come on. If I really wanted to do that, it'd be way too easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Crocodile burst into laughter again, louder and darker than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuhahaha! kuhahahaha—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be quiet in there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tashigi, blade in hand, stormed in, irritated by the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crocodile, you've been stripped of your Warlord status! Your Baroque Works is gone! Don't get any ideas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kuhahaha, I just heard a very funny joke. Want to hear it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the spot where Shirogai had stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tashigi narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no interest in jokes from a captured pirate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sheathed her blade with resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will not escape Marine custody!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile simply grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Escape? No need. I'm curious about what comes next. Kuhahahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His laughter echoed under the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash… splash…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-absent rain continued falling across the dry lands of the Alabasta Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people celebrated, dancing and cheering through the night. They didn't sleep. How could they? After years without a drop of hope, the sky had finally wept for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain lasted for three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the clouds finally parted on the third night, a foot splashed into a shallow puddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp blinked around with wide eyes, carrying two bulging bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, everyone's fixing up their homes! So lively.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, we need more wood over here!\" someone shouted nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Alubarna had returned, hammering away at their damaged houses with cheerful resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This country's tough,\" Sanji remarked, puffing on a cigarette as he returned with a bag of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the princess,\" he added with a grin. \"She's adorable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That has nothing to do with it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a crowd grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell kicked holes in the walls?! Look at this mess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, someone really messed this place up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji coughed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Er—Usopp, let's get moving. Luffy should be waking up soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the city…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro stood amid rubble, holding two enormous stones above his head. Bandages covered his body, courtesy of his duel with Mr. 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chopper had warned him not to train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Zoro ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've grasped both Armament and Observation Haki… time to sharpen them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Pebbles suddenly zipped toward him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh. He vanished from under the stones, which crashed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro appeared in front of the attacker, sword drawn and pointed at their throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baroque Works?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" the middle-aged man said calmly, clapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice reaction. You're already releasing Observation Haki without thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's face shimmered—transforming back into Shirogai's form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Skipping medical orders? Chopper's gonna kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro chuckled and sheathed his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bandages slow me down. I heal fast anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even Pirate King Roger followed his doctor's orders,\" Shirogai said, tossing him something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro caught it. A short, milky-white mushroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Healing mushroom. Helps with internal recovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro ate it without hesitation and blinked as new skin began to form on his wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not give me this earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To stop you from relying on it. Use it every time, and your natural healing weakens. Plus, I don't want you making a habit of trading injuries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro clenched his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wound's healed. You know what I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai smiled, taking off his jacket and tossing it to a branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see what you've got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cut-Cut Fruit activated—shimmering blades appearing along Shirogai's arms, glistening with Armament Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro grinned fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get ready. I've improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang! Zoro's black blade met Shirogai's clawed arm mid-swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel rang out under the clear sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, Zoro lay in a crater, bleeding and twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Got a little too serious. Eh, everyone in our crew's a blood tank. You'll live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1116,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.996Z",1,"novelbin.me","39b96961ca898f0de7830d25cae8dc5ec7abc00858f070f53c74dd97ad9cd58c","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-127","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-125",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]