[{"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-14":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},1540547,2004,"Chapter 14: Going To The Grand Line.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Admiral Aokiji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Navy Headquarters' most formidable forces, counted among the World Government's top three combatants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An invitation from an Admiral? That's quite the surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai Yamikuro smiled lightly as he faced the Den Den Mushi, whose eyes mimicked Aokiji's calm and drowsy demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For someone as unknown as me, having a figure like you extend an invitation is flattering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled again—but this time, shook his head and replied with calm finality:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Admiral Aokiji. Even if you ask, I have no interest in joining the Marines.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Den Den Mushi showed no emotional change. Aokiji's laid-back voice responded leisurely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a real shame. I've never seen Smoker speak so highly of someone—especially someone flying the pirate flag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Aokiji turned his attention to Smoker:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Smoker, I've done what you asked. I'm going back to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Den Den Mushi's head drooped, signaling the call had ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker closed the device and gave Shirogai a look of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you seriously want to be a pirate—hunted, hated, always on the run? You're turning down the chance to serve justice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what exactly is the difference between being a pirate or a Marine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker frowned. \"Marines stand for justice. Pirates bring chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai scoffed, eyes sharp:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Marines shout 'Justice will prevail,' but is it the justice of the people—or the justice of the strong? You know the answer better than I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are Marines who use that 'justice' to commit atrocities, and there are pirates who protect the innocent. Why judge someone's worth by their title alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, the world needs the Marines. If nothing else, to protect the majority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai's gaze drifted toward the stormy skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is changing, Smoker. The Marines can't win people's hearts with force alone. That belongs to those who genuinely care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He passed Smoker, brushing by with a final remark:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow the justice in your own heart. I hope the next time we meet, you won't be this pathetically weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker didn't reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched silently as Shirogai walked down the cobbled street, vanishing into the fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew full well he couldn't stop this man—only someone like Aokiji could. Maybe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only he had Aokiji's strength…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow of his cigar flickered as emotions stirred behind his stern facade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai Yamikuro… a man I still can't quite figure out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low voice echoed beside him, cutting through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"White Fist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Smoker spun and threw a smoke-cloaked fist backward, but the punch met only wind. A gust swirled behind him, dispersing his own smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai, now at the edge of the dock, paused. He sensed the odd breeze behind him and turned toward the empty street, voice amused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monkey D. Dragon. So you were hiding from me after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's eyes narrowed as he looked into the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Monkey D. Dragon. The World Government wants your head, doesn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker, eyes sharp, stepped forward and demanded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning cracked across the sky, briefly illuminating the figure—a man cloaked in dark green, a tattoo marking his left cheek, eyebrows absent, and his presence unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monkey D. Dragon smiled calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here to see someone off. I knew you'd try to stop him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker processed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean… Shirogai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon didn't answer directly. Instead, he looked toward the sea and muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go see the world for yourself. The world's waiting for our answer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's unease only deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the connection between Shirogai Yamikuro and Monkey D. Dragon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked again, Dragon had vanished into the storm, as if he were never there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why am I on the ground? And… why is everyone else passed out?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Marines slowly rose to his feet, groaning. More soon followed, all victims of Shirogai's Conqueror's Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the groggy group regained consciousness, Smoker walked toward the dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked into the distance, toward the shrinking silhouette of a ship vanishing into the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Straw Hat crew… with Shirogai aboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to his men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare a ship. I'm heading to the Grand Line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One subordinate hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Colonel, this island falls under your command. If headquarters finds out…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker cut him off coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them not to interfere. I'll take full responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aboard the Going Merry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai was the last to return, met with cheers from the crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami pointed to a lighthouse in the distance, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the Guiding Light! The entrance to the Grand Line is just beyond it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy pumped his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe! We're almost there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp, pale and clinging to the mast, muttered nervously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With these waves, we don't need to see the storm—we're already in it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one listened to him. Their eyes were on the glowing light ahead, filled with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With such high spirits, how about we celebrate the Merry's entry into the Grand Line?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji set a wooden barrel in the middle of the deck. With a puff from his cigarette, he raised his leg and rested it atop the barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to find ALL BLUE.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy stepped up next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll become the Pirate King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll become the world's greatest swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami placed her foot with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll draw a complete map of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp gulped before speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I'm going to become a brave warrior of the sea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all turned to Shirogai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My turn, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With ease, he stepped forward and placed his foot on the barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to collect every Devil Fruit ability in existence—and use them to help each of you reach your dreams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They raised their feet once more and slammed them down in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy jumped into the air, laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go! To the Grand Line!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai stood with a rare, genuine smile. For once, he felt like he belonged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a hidden casino beneath Loguetown...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager, his face pale, spoke urgently into a Den Den Mushi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doflamingo sama… The man who stole our prize money just defeated Smoker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Den Den Mushi had a skull-shaped grin and wore pink sunglasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A creepy laugh echoed through the receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufufufu… Smoker, huh? He's weak, but still a name. For a pirate to beat him right at the Grand Line's edge… That's interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we send his photo to our contacts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause, then another unsettling laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufufufu… This marks the shift from the old era to the new. We need strong newcomers to build our empire. Cancel all pursuit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send me his information. I'll decide if he's worthy to join us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read up to 50+ chapters by becoming a patron\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon.com\u002FZphyr_\u003C\u002Fp>",1140,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.648Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d10accfde688b684312653be12f587d55d9d346ee75b16e893411a925194758","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-15","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-247",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]