[{"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-204":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},1540490,2004,"Chapter 204: 204: The Upstream Current.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>Three pirate crews set sail together, side by side, their ships gliding across the endless sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, today's a perfect day to head for Sky Island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy stood proudly on the Going Merry's rooster figurehead, the wind brushing his straw hat as he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, everyone! Sky Island awaits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Straw Hats cheered in unison, their excitement echoing across the waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bow, Shirogai Yamikuro gazed at the sky, his lips curling into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That presence… Enel. A self-proclaimed god. I'll be taking your Thunder-Thunder Fruit for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another ship, Shoujou scowled, glaring at Luffy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ooooh-oh-oh! Straw Hat! Stop barking orders like you're the boss here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His salvage ship had been fitted with massive black wings, making it resemble a grotesque sea bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really surprised me, Straw Hat,\" Shoujou added, his voice still irritated. \"Defeating that spring fool Bellamy made my heart skip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masira's ship, not to be outdone, had wooden wings that looked crudely strapped onto a hulking gorilla frame. Standing at the helm, Masira grinned and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don't forget, the leader of our fleet isn't you! It should be the old man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masira. Shoujou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cricket, standing firm behind them, cut in with a serious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough nonsense. I'm no commander. The two of you just need to guide us toward the exact point of the Upstream Current.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ooooh-oh-oh! Leave it to us, old man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ho-ho-ho! We're good at this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each ship carried a compass bird, its head locked pointing south from the moment it hatched. With their help, the crews navigated toward their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, Masira's sonar team resurfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it!\" a diver shouted, gasping for breath. \"At ten o'clock, hidden waves flowing against the current—it must be a massive whirlpool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoujou's eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it! Counter-rotating currents—the mark of an impending Upstream Current!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and yelled toward the Going Merry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Straw Hat! Stay close! Things are about to get rough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Report!\" another lookout cried. \"Dark clouds spotted southwest! A massive cumulonimbus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three crews lifted their eyes. Towering storm clouds loomed in the distance, black and ominous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Going Merry's crow's nest, Usopp peered through his telescope and nearly dropped it in fright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're huge! Why are those clouds so thick?! This is terrifying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cricket's expression, however, was calm. His voice rumbled with determination as he stared at the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally… Sky Island. Gold City. Montblanc family… we are coming again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Going Merry shook violently, the sea churning beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wahh! What's happening?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Straw Hats staggered as the ship rocked. Chopper squealed as he almost toppled into the water—until Shirogai caught him by the antlers, holding him steady with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful, Chopper,\" Shirogai said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami gasped as she studied the raging sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no wind, but the waves are enormous… A hidden undercurrent! The Upstream Current is gathering strength here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai shook his head calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet. This is only the prelude. When the true Upstream Current comes, the sea itself will fall silent before the storm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji and Zoro braced themselves, ready to guard against accidents. With so many Devil Fruit users aboard—including Shirogai himself—they couldn't risk anyone falling overboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin gripped the railing, her dark hair dampened by spray. Her curves glistened under the mist as she asked evenly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nami, where's the Log Pose pointing now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami checked quickly, her eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's pointing directly at those black clouds in the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew's gazes lifted together toward the looming storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me… Sky Island is up there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waves swelled higher, tossing the ships about. The salvage crews hurried to secure loose cargo, their unease evident despite their experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoujou whooped, his face alight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man! We struck gold! This eruption is going to be perfect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masira bellowed with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Even the heavens are smiling on us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cricket's chest swelled with pride. He raised his arm toward the storm and roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends! For our dreams—if we must die, then we die chasing them! Live or die, today we set sail toward our romance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy clutched his straw hat to his head, laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, old man! You're amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami's face drained of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?! Did you say die?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji, ever dramatic, puffed his chest out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Nami-swaan, Robin-Chwaan,I'll protect you both with my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attention, everyone!\" Shirogai's calm voice carried across the deck. \"We're about to hit the whirlpool's core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Merry lurched upward on a towering wave. Ahead, the sea twisted into a massive, dark whirlpool, bottomless and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp collapsed to his knees, sobbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh! I'm gonna die! Stop the ship! Somebody stop it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro, dripping seawater, kept his grip steady on the railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too late, Usopp. We're already in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin's eyes widened in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My first time seeing a whirlpool this enormous…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chopper's eyes sparkled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! Maybe this will launch us right into the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoujou's voice boomed across the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furl the sails! On my count to ten, steer straight into the center!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\" Nami shrieked. \"We'll sink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just do it!\" Masira yelled back. \"Any hesitation and it's over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji and Zoro rushed to furl the sails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten! Nine! Eight!\" Luffy shouted, counting along with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, Luffy! This is suicide!\" Usopp clung to him, sobbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five! Four!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, Usopp! We're going to Sky Island! Smile already!\" Luffy laughed, dragging him along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is literally walking into hell!\" Usopp wailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Usopp, if we miss this adventure, we'll regret it forever!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the cabin came Shirogai's calm reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Going Merry is ready. Are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami and Usopp's faces went pale. Somehow, Shirogai had already prepared everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge, Shirogai!\" Luffy cried, his eyes blazing. \"Sky Island, here we come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Going Merry tilted, racing with the other ships into the whirlpool's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no!\" Nami shrieked, pointing. \"Even a Sea King just got swallowed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're doomed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship plummeted, the crew screaming, until—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrent of seawater erupted upward, catching all three ships at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The whirlpool… it vanished?!\" Usopp stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Shirogai's eyes glinted as he braced himself. \"This is it. The true Upstream Current.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold tight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoujou waved from across the spray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Straw Hat Pirates! We'll meet you at Sky Island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Masira gripped the railing, his voice cracking with exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heart's gonna burst! This is insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cricket's laughter rang out even over the roar of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To meet companions who believe in dreams—this is fortune itself! May we all reach Sky Island together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy threw his head back, grinning wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course we will! Everyone's gonna make it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cricket's gaze lingered on Shirogai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If something happens, lend a hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within my power… I'll make sure we rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea exploded. A colossal column of water burst skyward, carrying the three ships like toys. The Upstream Current had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Support me on Patreon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon.com\u002FZphyr\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>",1149,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.997Z",1,"novelbin.me","d88e33057971f2a2a7949e3a70e6bbf58368cd9221f919ba5d1d66683b210bae","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-205","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-203",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]