[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki":3,"chapter-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-13":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","If You Don't Try Hard, How Can I Become Pirate King?",{"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},2339997,4574,"Chapter 13: Spoon Death","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>“Only after the fact, must everyone present be killed to ensure safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Clo’s killing intent grew harder to suppress, even causing his subordinates to instinctively keep their distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between the warship and the pirate ship shrank to less than a hundred meters; a barrage of nearly point-blank cannon fire was blocked by the two men’s blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two ships collided, producing a deafening sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirate against pirate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword against sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the fiercest hand-to-hand combat erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s pirates displayed overwhelming superiority from the outset of the melee, as the two sides were not even on the same level in skill or experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few seconds, over a dozen corpses lay on Clo’s ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for the Cat Brothers, Clo’s pirates would have been completely overwhelmed in a single exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell are these people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do ordinary pirates possess this level of swordsmanship?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They must be from some sword school!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mu swiped his claws to deflect the blade aimed at him, yet in the next instant, more enemies charged forward excitedly, blades and claws clashing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Bu Zhi barely held off Gao Wen’s pirates, and even that was proving extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield raged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the two captains, strangely, did not move, exchanging glances and sensing absolute confidence in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did the East Blue produce someone like you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo slowly removed the sheath from his fingertip; the silver-white, straight claw-blade refracted cold light in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The East Blue has produced many figures—some have claimed the title of King in the New World, others have been hailed by the Marines as heroes who saved the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanna join me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A few years ago, I might’ve considered taking you under my wing—but now I’m tired of this pirate game. I’ll just send you to hell.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a pity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his words ended, both struck at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two sharp cracks merged into one; a black and white figure lunged toward each other simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claw-blade and knight’s sword collided in midair, sparking instantly, followed by a rapid, rain-like clatter of metal on metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew through the air, yet no one could see the fighters—only the sound remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both excelled in speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One mastered the secret technique Spoon Death, moving so fast the eye could barely track him; his ten claw-blades granted him overwhelming advantage in such combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other awakened Divine Speed, his reflexes and sword speed surpassing normal humans, coupled with formidable physical strength—he was a true stat monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their clash intensified, both weapons began to show chips and nicks, yet their eyes grew ever brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo swung his claw-blades relentlessly, yet felt Gao Wen’s longsword like a venomous snake—invading every gap, seizing even the tiniest opening to thrust forward…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssshh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver blade flashed; blood sprayed—Clo was wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only a slice on his shoulder, Clo’s eyeballs trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m being dominated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m being outpaced in my own strength—speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fascinating! Truly fascinating!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo’s bloodthirsty nature, long suppressed, was fully awakened by the escalating battle; pain only fueled his exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In turn, his speed grew even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where once others could barely make out Clo’s afterimages, now even those vanished—only claw marks kept appearing across the pirate ship’s deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Spoon Death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The captain’s activated Spoon Death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Black Cat Pirate turned pale with terror; barely had he cried out when a row of neat claw marks appeared across his chest—deep enough to expose bone and damage internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat a mouthful of blood and collapsed backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Cat Pirates, finally realizing the danger, lost all will to fight and scrambled backward, some even leaping into the sea—only then could they escape Clo’s indiscriminate assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique, Spoon Death, was not something a human could control!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xia Mu, go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The captain’s activated that—this is his domain now. No one survives it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we stay here, even we’ll be—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Zhi’s words were cut short as several new wounds appeared on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his thick hide spared him serious injury, yet his fear of this technique was now fully awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That knight Gao Wen is dead. No enemy has ever survived the captain’s move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even pirates from the Grand Line with bounties over twenty million Berries have been crippled by this!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bu Zhi clutched his wound and bolted into the cabin; Xia Mu swatted away attacking pirates and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One pirate after another fell, some decapitated, others severed at limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one still standing on deck, besides Gao Wen, was no one else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo, activated in Spoon Death, moved like the legendary phantom beast Lan You of Wano—reaping lives with invisible speed and blade-tipped claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once activated, even I can barely control its direction—what it cuts is pure luck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo’s voice echoed from all directions, as if everywhere at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So today it’s Monk who’s supposed to die. My plans were all perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill him, and I can shed my pirate identity, live a quiet, peaceful life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if I kill you, it’s still not too late!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Blame your rotten luck!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s expression remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyeballs darted rapidly; his focus fixed precisely on Clo, moving in erratic, blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Speed had not only enhanced his body’s speed but drastically improved his neural reflexes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was invisible to others was crystal clear to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your ability is even better than I imagined!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen praised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want you more than ever—join me, Clo. Become my right hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t make me laugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo’s furious shout echoed through the air—he thought this man was utterly insane, still dreaming of recruitment as he faced death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his super-speed movement, Clo’s eyes barely locked onto the last figure on deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else but Gao Wen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several attempts, he finally positioned Gao Wen directly in his path, then spread his claw-blades and charged straight at him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he nearly saw Gao Wen’s death—chest and abdomen torn open, organs spilling out—yet in the next instant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing explosion rent the air; Clo’s charging form froze abruptly, as if struck head-on by a cannonball—his organs felt ready to burst from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings gradually sharpened; Clo exited Spoon Death to find Gao Wen’s sword hilt pressed directly against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clo paid no attention to his pain, staring in shock at Gao Wen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You could see me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, I can see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1105,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3a2936d3d359d639a166b002727b520d889fd0fe5e6dc5aaa19cdf62d84b352b","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-14","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-12",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]