[{"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-424":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},1540911,2004,"Chapter 423: 423: The Clash with the Shichibukai","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-424",424,"\u003Cp>\"What will you use to block me this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkeye swung his black blade, Yoru, unleashing another lethal slash, and said coldly, \"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack, crack…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword energy cut the ground, shooting rapidly toward the two exhausted pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how they struggled, their strength had run dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, am I going to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji glared bitterly at the oncoming energy, utterly unable to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy rolled desperately toward the slash, hoping to use his body to shield Sanji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, like a soldier from heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand intercepted the sword energy, crushing the lethal force effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai! Nami, Usopp, Chopper…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy and Sanji gasped at the sight of the three, seemingly unconscious but safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it? Have you felt the gap between yourselves and the true powerhouses of the world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai turned to his companions, smiling lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe, he is indeed very strong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy finally relaxed, slumping to the ground and laughing, praising the opponent who had nearly ended him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawkeye, the World's Greatest Swordsman, truly lives up to his reputation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji, legs weak and trembling, teased from the ground, \"That green-haired idiot wants to become the World's Greatest Swordsman? He's got a long way to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro doesn't need us worrying; he knows his own limits compared to Hawkeye,\" Shirogai said with a small chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his exhausted companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think you'd have the confidence to take him on in a one-on-one fight later? The World's Greatest Swordsman is impressive, but it's nothing insurmountable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from them, Hawkeye sheathed Yoru, standing calmly with arms crossed, showing no reaction to Shirogai's seemingly provocative words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! I'm aiming to be the Pirate King!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy laughed, waving his arms and flopping back onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I'm starving…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked pitifully at Shirogai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want meat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Defeat the World's Greatest Swordsman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanji lit a cigarette shakily, exhaling with enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I defeat him before that green-haired idiot, wouldn't that prove I'm stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could already imagine Zoro's frustrated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determination ignited in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, as expected of my companions,\" Shirogai said with a smile, before transforming into a purple glow, carrying the five of them away into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkeye watched them leave, making no move to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trial to temper the Straw Hats' resolve was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, my companions didn't exhaust your stamina too much, did they? Come find me at the port!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint voice echoed in Hawkeye's mind, carrying the faintest hint of fighting intent, and he smiled coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma grew multiple arms across his body, sending Zoro's two attacking swords flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive figure evaded a heavy hammer from Franky with surprising agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro, be careful!\" Robin warned anxiously, attempting joint locks to restrain Kuma, but her efforts were futile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma reached Zoro, slamming him to the ground with a bear-paw imprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro coughed up blood, his lower abdomen injured, unable to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your internal organs are damaged. One wrong move and you'll die,\" Kuma said indifferently before vanishing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Kuma appeared behind Robin on the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin spun, horrified, as a palm moved toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pressure Cannon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear-paw-shaped air shockwave hit her, sending her crashing onto distant rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franky, enraged at being ignored, grabbed Kuma and pulled him fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, come here!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franky's arms transformed into rotating saw blades, striking at Kuma midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo! Tyrant Kuma, you've angered me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too weak,\" Kuma remarked casually, sending a bear paw-shaped air bubble toward Franky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franky's saw-like hands collided with the shockwave, causing an explosion that blasted him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lie down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma moved to Robin and knocked her down with a single palm, leaving her temporarily incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can still fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franky reassembled himself, transforming into a giant long sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Super · Sword Man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma opened his mouth, firing a blinding laser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion shattered Franky's giant sword form, scattering debris everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Franky!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro, struggling upright, growled in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awoo! Are you calling me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Franky reformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly take Robin and leave. You're no match for him,\" he advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro, relieved, nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about me; I'll hold him off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma paused, observing the determination in Zoro, a silent recognition passing through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A purple light descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop fighting; it's pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai placed Luffy and the others onto Zoro, pinning him gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! You guys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro rose, ready to protest, but seeing his companions exhausted and injured, he held back his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you all so beaten up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked Sanji lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing major. Just a simple encounter with the World's Greatest Swordsman,\" Sanji replied, puffing his cigarette indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawkeye is on this ship too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro asked, frowning at the rising sword energy shooting skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, a dark, ominous aura stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuma also stood silently, watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Shichibukai appeared simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Franky, take care of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai floated into the air, eyes on the three Shichibukai, and chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro, watch closely. I'll show you how a swordsman can face three Shichibukai at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of light from the Thousand Sunny descended into Shirogai's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the wooden stick he had rarely used, covered in dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Famous Blade · Kisame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai held the stick, pointing at the Shichibukai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword energy of unprecedented density spread across the sea, slicing the distant waves and leaving the waters perfectly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy New Month\u003C\u002Fp>",921,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.997Z",1,"novelbin.me","8b40bc04a2eb57e866fb694260a2149bd2b1c08fd70814b6042defd605332ac7","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-425","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-423",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]