[{"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-71":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},1540607,2004,"Chapter 71: Flames, Smoke, and The Plunderer","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>\"Ah!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's voice exploded through the restaurant, igniting an immediate uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes locked onto Ace in stunned disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of the Four Emperors—the Whitebeard Pirates?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy… he's really the Second Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, that sleepy guy?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant owner, who had just gotten back on his feet, stared wide-eyed at the young man with black hair, tan skin, and freckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled to reconcile the cheerful, sloppy eater in front of him with the infamous commander known across the Grand Line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, he really came...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated calmly, Shirogai continued to eat, entirely unfazed by the tension or the sudden entrance of Captain Smoker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the curry had a rich, satisfying flavor. He'd already memorized the spice blend—he could replicate authentic Alabasta curry for the Straw Hats later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marine, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace put down his wine glass, turned to face Smoker with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. I'm just here looking for my little brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker narrowed his eyes, clearly not buying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you're planning in this country—stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? And what do you suggest I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's voice was grim beneath the haze of cigar smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surrender. Come quietly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No thanks. That's not my style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker sighed. \"Didn't expect you to. Pirates never surrender willingly. And besides, I'm not here for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast a brief glance behind Ace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm tracking someone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting at the table, cheeks puffed with curry, Shirogai continued eating without looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I'll grab some spices later. Shame I don't have the Door-Door Fruit, it'd make storing ingredients a lot easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace laughed. \"Then why not pretend you didn't see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker answered coldly. \"Impossible. I'm a Marine... and you're a pirate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wisps of smoke began rising from his arms as his body started turning into vapor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace's eyes gleamed with fire. He smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a boring reason. But fine—let's have some fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Customers stared between the Marine at the entrance and the Pirate at the bar, frozen in their seats, torn between fleeing and staying quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bag of coins hit the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned as Shirogai calmly wiped his mouth and stood up, nodding to the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, that should cover our meal—and the repairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's brows furrowed. That voice… it sounded familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th-thank you, customer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The owner quickly snatched up the pouch. When he opened it, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold. A full bag of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, this is too much! What repairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai pointed to the cracked wall and broken counter behind the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice. That tone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai! You're actually here?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could rush forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gum-Gum Rocket!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow blasted through the open doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy shot in like a missile, slamming straight into Smoker's back—right where the Sea Stone Jitte rested on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sea Stone nullified Smoker's powers, forcing his body to revert to solid form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker stumbled, crashing into Ace. The impact knocked both men off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace had tried to turn into fire to avoid the collision, but Smoker's contact disabled his powers too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tumbled through the wall behind them, shattering it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of their bodies sent them crashing through the next building... and then the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally stopped after breaking through three walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woohoo! This really is a restaurant! Hahaha, meat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy bounced up, sat beside Shirogai, grabbed a fork and knife, and shouted with glee:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, meat! I want meat, meat, meat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant owner turned to Shirogai for guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai nodded, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give him everything you've got. Roasted, grilled, sausages—just pile it on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?! Shirogai, you came here to eat too?\"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy looked at him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai chuckled, standing to stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place has great food. But eat fast. We'll be running from Marines soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marines? Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy tilted his head, still scarfing down meat—bones and all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai pointed to the gaping hole in the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three... two... one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace emerged from the wreckage and tried to speak—but was immediately kicked back by Smoker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shirogai! I've finally found you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker surged back into the restaurant in a burst of white smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reformed, eyes burning with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been hunting you since Loguetown. I've trained, evolved. Let's finish this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai casually turned to Luffy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Marine's here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy paused, chewing. Then he recognized Smoker and burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! It's Smoke Guy! You got beat up by Shirogai last time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You again... Straw Hat Luffy. So both the Captain and Vice Captain are here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged, Smoker slammed his fist into the meat-covered counter in front of Luffy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Smoke Man! Don't waste food!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy snatched a few plates before the rest were sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Food is innocent,\" Shirogai said as he swiftly gathered the rest into his arms and dashed for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luffy! Eat while you run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them burst out of the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai sprinted ahead, tossing meat over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Catch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-woo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy stretched his neck and swallowed the flying food whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop running and fight me, Shirogai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker thundered after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn Marines, ruining lunch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace, grumbling, grabbed his bag and joined the chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luffy, it's me! I'm Ace!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an open clearing, smoke and fire clashed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, both were split by a wave of black flames crashing down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace and Smoker halted, eyes darting toward the dark silhouette emerging from the smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai, engulfed in black fire, stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fight between the Smoke-Smoke Fruit and the Flame-Flame Fruit, huh? Sounds boring. I was starting to doze off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually patted out the flames on his coat, then smirked at the two stunned men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's face twisted in disbelief, though he'd expected something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ace, however, was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're both so fired up... mind if I join the party?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for the Powerstones....send more\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.996Z",1,"novelbin.me","016909eedecd3470b1f333d973f10c0908c0f6421d4fc13f659d61b1d8ed3ffe","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-72","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-70",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]