[{"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-39":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},1540575,2004,"Chapter 39: I'll Surpass My Limit.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>Sandai Kitetsu flashed with a subtle black glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweeping arc of dark sword energy cut through the dense forest, its edge vanishing deep into the woods beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro straightened, slowly sheathing Sandai Kitetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One cut fells autumn leaves, two cuts float down like butterflies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flicked upward to the swirling leaves disturbed by the clash, and he muttered softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bitterness turning to sweetness—none of that matters. When I draw my blade, I cut down everything in my way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp, clean sound, Sandai Kitetsu clicked into its sheath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword locked in place, a wave of devastation rippled outward. Every tree within several hundred meters around Zoro collapsed in an instant, stirring up clouds of dust and splinters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the furthest reach of Zoro's sword aura after days of training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he hadn't yet fully grasped Armament Haki, Shirogai, who had been observing from afar, could tell—Zoro was close. He'd touched the edge of Haki, and its awakening was just a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 3, sensing what was about to happen, had already rushed to Miss Goldenweek, casting a thick wax barrier between them and the storm of sword energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hid behind the hardened shield, barely avoiding the full brunt of Zoro's assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro calmly rested his hand on Sandai Kitetsu's hilt, his eyes fixed on the two who now stood exposed after their shield was sliced apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, then said with quiet confidence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got any more tricks left? Show me everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 3 stared at the sliced remains of his triple-layer wax wall, then at the ruined battlefield—the forest, once dense, now reduced to stumps and dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys… your entire crew isn't normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Internally, he was screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could've just wiped the pigment off the sword! Did you really have to clear the whole forest like that? Can you only solve problems by cutting things?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually… yeah. That tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third Brother had always had a knack for understanding people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I'll fight you to the death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 3 clenched his jaw and conjured a wax blade, the '3'-shaped curl atop his head seeming to ignite with desperate fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll give it everything I've got. Dying here is better than failing the mission and returning to face that monster... the new Boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came a familiar, calm voice—mocking yet oddly soothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? So in your heart, I'm that terrifying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 3 froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Shirogai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No... Shirogai-sama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened as he looked around nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir... are you nearby?\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No need to speak aloud. Just think. Say something dramatic now. Coat yourself in full-body wax armor, don't show your face, and move into a blind spot.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 3 didn't understand the plan, but obeyed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wax erupted from his palms, encasing his entire body. Within seconds, he stood clad in bulky, pale armor—a walking tank. The helmet was sealed tight, leaving only a narrow slit for vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tch. Ugly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai's voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stylist at heart, Mr. 3 felt that sting, but forced a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes. You're absolutely right, Sir. It is... rather ugly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oi, wax freak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro raised an eyebrow as he watched Mr. 3 suit up in full wax armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You realize that doesn't make a difference, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Shirogai's instructions, Mr. 3 made no response. Instead, he raised his wax longsword with exaggerated flair and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph. You'll see soon enough what this armor's for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ducked behind a nearby boulder and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're seriously doing this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordsman frowned as the wax knight hid like a scared animal behind cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a joke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the wax knight reemerged in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, he approached Zoro—his wax longsword pointed forward, armor gleaming in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Zoro grinned, a glint of excitement in his eye. \"Finally ready to face me like a man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp movement, he unsheathed Yubashiri and Sandai Kitetsu, one in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's end this. Come on, wax man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Zoro reappeared directly in front of the wax knight, both blades slashing in opposite arcs at the knight's chest and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two-Sword Style: Two-Cut Flash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades screamed through the air—so fast they sliced wind itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the wax knight didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at the very last moment did he raise his black longsword and catch Zoro's twin strikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash wasn't loud—but it sent a wave of shock through Zoro's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nearly lost grip of both swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strength...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight pressed forward, blade pushing against Zoro's defense with tremendous force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gghh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles flexed, veins bulged. He shoved back with everything he had, trying to counter the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight's blade erupted with force, sending Zoro flying backward. He twisted mid-air, landed with both feet on the ground—but the impact still sent him skidding, tearing a deep trench through the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's breath was heavy as he stared at the knight's weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A black blade...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haki... You were holding back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp motion, Zoro tied the dark green bandana around his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. I was hoping for a fight like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura surged. Fire lit in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for showing up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled once, steadying his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I've got no choice but to evolve. To push through this wall. To awaken something stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wax knight tilted his head slightly—like he was unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro stepped into a crouch, blade between his teeth, spinning his other two swords in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only Haki can defeat Haki…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped, quiet and resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I beat you, I'll have crossed that line. I'll awaken my Armament Haki. I'll become the swordsman who wields the Black Blade, just like Shirogai said!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three-Sword Style Secret Technique: Three Thousand Worlds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huge shout-out and heartfelt thanks to everyone who became a patron, your support truly means the world to me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you'd like to support the work and get early access to chapters (and maybe some exclusive content), feel free to check out my Patreon:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patreon.com\u002FZphyr_\u003C\u002Fp>",1039,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.648Z",1,"novelbin.me","69a4afce2debf97d7368442bb33104b7433619001c9abf4932f2727df850e657","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-40","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-38",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]