[{"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-16":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},2340000,4574,"Chapter 16: Three Colors of Haki","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>Here it comes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of Shao Si need not be explained—especially since he already possesses the neural reaction speed to keep up with Shao Si’s hyper-speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he masters this ability, Gao Wen’s combat power will undergo a true qualitative leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His original rating was already at the Black Iron limit; breaking through would carry him into Bronze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronze rank is considered a notable force in the first half of the Grand Line, and in the East Blue, it’s outright dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, this skill is at Level 0—just awakened, not yet mastered, and unusable in actual combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen wasn’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Keluo was already a top-tier workaholic, and now that he’d found his goal, he was even more so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did crave a peaceful, comfortable life, but to achieve his goal, he was ruthless not just toward others, but even more so toward himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just seeing the bruises all over Keluo’s body after daily training made Gao Wen wince—and yet feel increasingly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good Jiucai  should train like this—unlike the one cutting them, who has too many things to worry about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen smiled knowingly, then stood and walked toward the ship’s training room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold winds occasionally blew in through the windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the pirates on night watch and navigation, nearly everyone else had retreated into the cabins to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the training room echoed with violent thuds—Keluo was still training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bronze-level potential meant not only a higher ceiling, but also a body capable of far exceeding normal endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to Shao Si’s uncontrollability, this room had essentially become Keluo’s solo training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Shao Si’s high-speed state, Keluo repeatedly slammed into the walls; even with padding, bruises inevitably formed on his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he showed no sign of stopping—instead, he pushed his body’s potential even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed increased further, but with it came greater difficulty controlling the technique; his neural reaction speed was severely limiting his progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he grew increasingly curious about how Gao Wen perceived Shao Si’s speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoughts churned in his mind; Keluo’s movements slowed. He placed both hands on his knees, gasping for breath, sweat pouring off him as if he’d just been pulled from water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did Keluo notice the training room door had been open—Gao Wen stood at the threshold, gazing at him calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo blurted out his question:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You actually saw through Shao Si’s speed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the uncontrollability of Shao Si could be solved, Keluo’s combat power would surge—even now, he might stand a chance against Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would be whose subordinate then? And once we enter the Grand Line, why couldn’t I be the one to claim the Warlord title?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo thought this, yet showed no sign on his face—only an earnest, humble expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen didn’t see through Keluo’s hidden thoughts—even if he had, he wouldn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, for every one step you advance, I take ten. If I still lose under those conditions, you should be the captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If overthrowing me as captain would make his subordinates train harder, Gao Wen would happily paste his own photo on the training dummy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen looked at Keluo and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s innate. But there are ways to improve Shao Si’s controllability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Physical modification to boost neural reaction speed—or a special Devil Fruit—could yield immediate results.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo shook his head, looking disappointed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve considered all these methods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Physical modification has a high failure rate, and I’ve never heard of anywhere that performs neural modifications. Devil Fruits are rare enough; ones that enhance neural reaction speed are even rarer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this technique truly impossible to complete?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not necessarily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the moment was right, Gao Wen no longer teased Keluo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone carries within them a latent power—called Haki.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Armament Haki, which enhances attack and defense by coating the body or weapon; Conqueror’s Haki, a king’s quality found in one in a million, capable of terrifying opponents mentally; and…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Observation Haki—the sixth sense beyond the five senses, able to perceive enemies behind or outside your field of vision, reading their movements before they act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Observation Haki can perfectly solve Shao Si’s problem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haki?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s eyes brightened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s why you’re able to…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I’m just naturally fast in neural reflexes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen shrugged, as if exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s lip twitched—he now wanted even more to overthrow this man and take the captain’s seat himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Grand Line—especially the second half, known as the New World—strongmen who wield Haki are everywhere. In fact, you simply cannot survive there without it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try to awaken Observation Haki.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut off your five senses. Rely on instinct—try to perceive your surroundings.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Instinct…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s expression turned thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he fetched a strip of cloth, tied it over his eyes, and began trying to sense his surroundings through that elusive instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo activated Shao Si—his body shot out of control, slamming into the wall and nearly smashing the padding, followed by a rapid series of impacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ssshh~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen sucked in a breath—it looked painful just watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped into deep night; the sounds from the training room gradually faded. Keluo, having removed the cloth, gritted his teeth and cursed loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you messing with me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What sixth sense beyond the five senses? Are you trying to fool a ghost?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen, already asleep, rolled over and slept even more soundly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo did not train as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen considered going to ask why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Keluo’s bandaged body and murderous glare, he could only awkwardly offer a polite smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, this sort of thing can’t be rushed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s face flushed red—he would’ve attacked if not for his injuries and the fact he couldn’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he didn’t give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he harbored resentment, he knew Gao Wen wouldn’t lie to him about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he’d soon be sailing with Gao Wen into the Grand Line—if it were a lie, it would collapse on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, with Gao Wen’s demeanor, he wouldn’t lie about something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, barely recovered by the third day, Keluo resumed training Observation Haki—and unsurprisingly, ended up back in the infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fractured hands, multiple soft-tissue contusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his constitution, he wouldn’t be able to enter the training room again for half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen, watching the system panel where Shao Si had just reached LV-1, grinned broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1105,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","76555a93dba7dc553257474d1537930edbf3e3a6464cbd12853f833a038cc2e8","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-17","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-15",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]