[{"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-23":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},1540559,2004,"Chapter 23: Crocodile, A Warlord.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>The Merry glided away from the Red Line, its mast hastily repaired by Shirogai and Usopp, carrying the Straw Hat Crew toward Whiskey Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waved back at Laboon — who now wore a hastily drawn Straw Hat Pirates symbol on his head — and at Crocus with heartfelt farewells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey Laboon! Don't smash into the continent again! We'll bring your friends back! Next time we meet, we'll settle it fair—and Shirogai won't interfere! That's our deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Laboon! We'll be back, and don't forget my nose!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crocus, take care of yourself—we'll repay you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, next time we meet will be after we circle the globe and find the One Piece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, Green Algae Head, doubting our promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curly Eyebrows, I'm doubting your strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to test it, lost cause?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocus watched the Merry Go disappear and turned to Laboon, his face softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're good kids, Laboon. Believe in them—they'll come back safe. Shirogai and Luffy's names will sweep the Grand Line and possibly the New World soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai smiled as he watched his boisterous companions, then gazed at the horizon, murmuring,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These two little spies are sharper than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, two creatures followed at a distance, repelled by Shirogai's [Conqueror's Haki]. Through heightened [Observation Haki], he could clearly see an otter in sunglasses riding a bald eagle wearing flight gear — the infamous Baroque Works duo, Mr. 13 and Miss Friday. Known as the \"Unlucky Duo,\" their job was gathering intel and punishing traitors with explosive bombs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd aimed at Vivi and Mr. 9 earlier, but Shirogai's glare sent them fleeing. Then, after witnessing him lift Laboon, they were terrified and retreated. Now they followed at a safe distance, continuing their surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uninterested, Shirogai led the crew into the cabin to explain Vivi's origins. Poor Mr. 9 lay knocked out on the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cabin, Luffy stared at Vivi, baffled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you're a princess? But you look so normal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop staring, Luffy—it's rude!\" Nami rebuked, smacking Luffy's head. \"And Sanji, stop flirting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji waved his dessert with flair:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My dear Princess Vivi, please enjoy this treat I prepared with love.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blushing, Vivi accepted the dessert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you… I'm sorry for dragging you into this. Infiltrating Baroque Works, I had no choice—it wasn't my plan to hunt Laboon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai waved a hand dismissively:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop apologizing, It's annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don't want to put you in danger. Baroque Works' boss, Mr. 0, is extremely dangerous. If I tell you who he is, your lives would be at risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami gulped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A group that plots to overthrow a country must be terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai nodded calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's formidable all right. But so is Crocodile of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! Mr. 0 is Crocodile?!\" Nami's voice dropped to a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp trembled. Zoro tensed, gripping his sword. Sanji paused mid-drag of his cigarette. Vivi's eyes widened in shock. Only Luffy beamed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\" Crocodile's in charge of Baroque Works? That's amazing!\" Luffy said, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami shrieked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea! How can we possibly fight him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy turned to Shirogai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the Warlords that strong? I've heard of them, but…\" He trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai responded clearly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are indeed powerful. The Seven Warlords are pirates recognized by the World Government — with strength equivalent to nations. They're among the top three powers in the Grand Line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, voice firm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, that doesn't make us weak. Our crew is just as strong as a Shichibukai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew reacted in kind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro crossed his arms and smirked: \"Crocodile, huh? I wonder if he has swordsmen we can measure up to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji exhaled a smoke ring: \"If the enemy is that strong, we can't be careless. That's what makes an adventure worthwhile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy gleamed: \"Our first real battle is against a Warlord of the Sea! We're incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, fear-filled voices rang out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami collapsed to the floor, tears in her eyes: \"I knew joining you guys would be crazy, but I didn't expect our first Grand Line fight to be a Shichibukai. Luffy, drop me off—please let me go home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp whimpered in the corner: \"I—I'm a great sea warrior…\" (while visibly shaking)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi made a face of apology, then glared at Shirogai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would you tell them? If Baroque Works hears that, we're all targets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai smiled gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry. The surrounding waters are under my Observation Haki — no one can spy on us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivi huffed quietly, turning away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He always smiles... not sure I like this pirate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for the Powerstones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>100 Powerstones = 1 Bonus Chapter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>200 Powerstones = 3 Bonus Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>",786,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.648Z",1,"novelbin.me","2050d29e5484f927651959c2d156d70d15a6cc24b38ef6498874ae2b271ba465","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-24","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-22",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]