[{"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-8":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},1540524,2004,"Chapter 8: Gambling.","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Loguetown Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the triangular archway, the Straw Hat crew had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy gazed at the bustling streets, filled with townsfolk and merchants, adjusting his Straw Hat with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! What a big town!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was the last stop for pirates heading to the Grand Line. You can find anything here if you know where to look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usopp, fired up, puffed out his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the great adventure we're about to start, I need to stock up on equipment! Shirogai, come with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the last two days aboard the Going Merry, Usopp had been thoroughly impressed by Shirogai Yamikuro's expertise with weapons, treating the newest crewmate as a trusted confidant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Shirogai could respond, Sanji lit a cigarette and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Usopp, go on your own. Shirogai, as fellow cooks, let's hit the markets. Fresh ingredients, beautiful women—let's see what this town's got to offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro grunted, hand resting on his sword's hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget those fools, Shirogai. I'm missing two swords. Let's hit a weapon shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Planning to buy swords? I recall someone's pockets being completely empty right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro froze in place, the painful truth sinking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami's smile widened, Berries practically gleaming in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need a loan? Sure. Just remember — pay me back triple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greedy woman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy suddenly grabbed Shirogai's shoulder, grinning ear to ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come with me! Let's check out the execution platform where the Pirate King was executed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai chuckled and shook his head, politely refusing everyone's invitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, guys. I've got a place I need to visit. Let's split up and meet back here later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay! I'm off to the platform!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luffy dashed away before Shirogai even finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate's dice continued to roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his crewmates disappeared into the bustling crowd, Shirogai's smile lingered as he made his way into town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past two days, he had eagerly awaited this stop in Loguetown — his goal was clear: to meet Dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fleeting glimpse would allow Shirogai to unlock new abilities through [System] integration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Luffy was the simplest way to spot Dragon's appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, the timing wasn't right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his Observation Haki picked up a large figure approaching with deliberate intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting,\" Shirogai murmured, the corners of his lips curling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the burly man brushed past and bumped him hard, the man growled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch where you're going, brat. This ain't a town where outsiders like you can act tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for a reply, the man swaggered off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai simply smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dim Alley Nearby\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man quickly ducked into a side street where a group of thugs lounged, drinking and gambling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oi, boys!\" he called, holding up a small pouch smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another fat sheep from the sea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoffed, weighing the pouch in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every year, a bunch of fools come here on pilgrimages to see where a dead man was executed. Good thing for us — easy money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding thugs laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Finn's on fire again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad that smoke bastard's still in town. Scaring off too many pirates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, if someone took out that monster, we'd be swimming in Berries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill a monster like him? Unless you've got a Devil Fruit worth a hundred million Berries, you'd die in seconds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the pouch… and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was nothing but a handful of ordinary pebbles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face flushed crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard! He played me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furious, he tossed the pouch aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill settled over the alley as the other thugs stayed dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Brother Finn's expression twisted in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted his pocket — it was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My… my wallet…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the donation,\" Shirogai said casually, weighing the hefty wallet in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Perfect-grade Pickpocket Skill] he'd learned from Nami had been flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These street thugs are amateurs,\" he mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pulling out the thick wad of Berries, Shirogai tapped them against his hand thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still not quite enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shady Side Street\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short, greasy-looking man named Hardy leaned against a wall, debating whether to blow his savings on a Gorol girl tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shifty eyes landed on the thick stack of Berries in Shirogai's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed instantly flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around to confirm no Marines were nearby, Hardy shuffled over and gave a sly grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First time in Loguetown, sir? Looking for a little fun? Women? Gambling? I know the best spots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pillow when sleepy,\" Shirogai replied smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feeling lucky today. Take me to your casino.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bait was taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardy's eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I don't clean you out, I'm not worthy of my title as the Black-Hearted Dwarf of Loguetown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Underground Casino\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of the expected noise and chaos, the place was eerily silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone's attention was locked onto a single gambling table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender, scantily clad female dealer trembled slightly as she looked at the enigmatic gambler seated before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai Yamikuro smiled, surrounded by an enormous pile of golden and silver chips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, this has been fun. Let's end it here,\" he said, cracking his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All in. Six sixes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A collective gasp rippled through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer wiped cold sweat from her brow, her eyes darting toward her boss in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a tense nod, she bit her lip and lifted the cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six sixes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casino erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forty-eight wins in a row!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's cleared the house!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's gotta be over a hundred million Berries!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casino boss was drenched in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a simple problem anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two of his strongest men had already been silently taken out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss gave the dealer a subtle look, signaling her to stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped away to a secluded room and dialed a Den Den Mushi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A skull-marked receiver picked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief explanation, the voice on the other end snapped,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot. Do you need me to teach you? Kill him. Quietly. If he's too strong, let him leave, print his face, and when his ship reaches our territory — we'll deal with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss hung up and began gathering thugs, sealing all the casino exits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Narrow Escape\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the tour, Hardy. You've been very helpful,\" Shirogai grinned, casually hauling two heavy money bags over his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardy, pale and shaking, collapsed in a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had hoped to collect his cut after Shirogai lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, realizing he'd sent a wolf among sheep, Hardy knew he was as good as dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I'm finished…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get rid of this idiot,\" the casino boss snarled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two burly men dragged Hardy away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shirogai strolled through the casino's passageway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worried about how to afford my shopping spree — guess I'm good now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the exit, a group of thugs armed with knives and pistols blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing back, he saw the rear was sealed too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No casino in any world ever lets the winner walk out,\" Shirogai murmured with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, in a flash, he was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gangsters blinked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is he?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vanished!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get the boss! He's gone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss smashed his table in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search the town! The docks too! No one messes with the Donquixote Family and walks away unscathed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1213,"2026-06-06T06:44:36.648Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c7b750f41f0f0e527ef124cffbe95051c0db14f41bbf350b96130076bf359bc","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-231","i-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-chapter-230",652,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-plunderer-in-the-world-of-one-piece-cover.jpg"]