[{"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-397":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},1540703,2004,"Chapter 396 396: 396: Gold Falling Like Rain","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-397",397,"\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden fountains erupted around the ship, spraying light in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the vessel entered the channel, fine, shimmering golden dust drifted down from above like sparkling rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged merchant reached out in surprise, examining the glittering dust in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could this be…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled a second later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my! Oh my!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed to the railing at the bow and leaned forward, staring in disbelief at the vast sky ahead where pure gold dust fell like snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a… what a grand display! It is actually pure gold dust!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned bloodshot with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had traveled the seas his entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet inside this magnificent golden ship, he felt like a complete novice seeing true luxury for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure gold dust covered the deck in a thin, shimmering layer within seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha, gold! Pure gold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is so much gold in the sky!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sailors burst into joyful laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some reached out with both hands, crouching to gather the falling dust, while others even used fine-mesh fishing nets to scoop the gold from the air as if catching insects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always heard that gold falls from the sky when entering this place, but I never believed it was real!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man stared upward in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, beyond rich indeed. The Golden Emperor lives up to his title.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai chuckled softly as he caught a few specks of gold dust in his palm, already calculating a move against such outrageous wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a faint, invisible vibration field formed around Shirogai's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every piece of gold dust that drifted too close was quietly shaken away without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any gold that landed aboard was considered a small welcoming gift to visitors and could be taken freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the extravagance of the City of Dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden ship, the largest entertainment city in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An independent nation recognized by the World Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sanctuary where even the World Government seldom dared to act recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gran Tesoro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, if we just stay in the channel and do not go inside, wouldn't we still earn a huge amount of gold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man clutched the falling dust with a foolish grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew immediately perked up and looked eagerly at their captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young master is right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, if we stay here, we can take away a fortune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why even go inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a group of uncivilized bumpkins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the captain could answer, a woman's cold and disdainful voice rang out from a luxurious private ship following behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone on the merchant ship turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful young woman in a magnificent red robe stood on the deck, holding a crystal wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several stern black-clad bodyguards stood at her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at the merchant ship with lazy contempt as she gently swirled her wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People who come here are here for pleasure inside the grand entertainment city. Who would care about such cheap gold dust?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved in ridicule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor people like you obsessing over this is truly laughable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make way. Let my Diamond Rose, worth hundreds of millions of Berries, pass first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you wish to beg for gold dust here like paupers, go right ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man angrily pointed at her, his face flushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could explode, his father tightly grabbed his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize. We were too distracted by the grandeur of this place and forgot proper etiquette.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged merchant bowed deeply, smiling humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood all too well that ordinary merchants like them could never afford to offend powerful figures at sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You never knew what terrifying force stood behind someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-robed woman snorted and turned away with her chin held high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Diamond Rose advanced unimpeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the black-clad guards paused briefly and glanced deeply at Shirogai before following her into the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Merchant Ship silently altered course, allowing the Diamond Rose to sail ahead toward the distant golden lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Ri, I just discovered a major pirate on that merchant ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the luxurious cabin, the black-clad guard leader knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai Yamikuro. The Supernova pirate with a bounty of two hundred million Berries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ri sat gracefully on a velvet chair, her eyes lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean that so-called Fifth Emperor who supposedly defeated Big Mom and Kaido?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could someone like that appear on an ordinary merchant ship? Are you certain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This subordinate saw him clearly. It was without doubt him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard answered respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is becoming interesting…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ri rose to her feet, a calculating smile forming on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I help Godfather Feld recruit him, would we not gain a helper whose reputation rivals the Four Emperors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Ri, this matter is serious. It may be best to inform Feld-sama first…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, unnecessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ri lifted her chin arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The underground newspapers exaggerate everything. Defeating Big Mom and the Beast King, do you truly believe that nonsense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have personally seen those two. Their presence alone nearly caused me to lose my balance. How could a nobody pirate defeat monsters like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my opinion, he only escaped from their subordinates and survived by luck. He probably bribed the underground press to fabricate that ridiculous story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned mocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What Fifth Emperor? He is just a clever fraud selling his reputation for profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must be here to sell himself to Tesoro for a high price. After all, lies cannot hold forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days, the truth will surely be exposed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard lifted his head uncertainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that truly the case…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he sensed something was wrong with her conclusion, he could not argue against her with certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hee hee, of course it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ri covered her mouth and laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you actually believe a rookie pirate can defeat Big Mom and Kaido, who command countless powerful subordinates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How foolish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard lowered his head in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he actually believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he plans to sell himself for a price, then I will buy him first on Godfather's behalf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ri turned proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is only Berries. The King of Loan Sharks never lacks money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mere pirate will kneel at my feet without question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere far away, Feld, the so-called King of Loan Sharks, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>",1095,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.998Z",1,"novelbin.me","4dde405c9e5e957e7703ec9418cbe125761cea93b081f7d2da0f9335f7e2ba73","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-271","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-396",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]