[{"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-35":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},2340019,4574,"Chapter 35: Where Is Marine Justice?","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Kelo raised an eyebrow, a faint smile tugging at his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knew you were hard to kill—but what’s with him…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Akin on Gao Wen’s shoulder, Kelo frowned slightly; the danger of that battle still hadn’t fully sunk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the belief Akin displayed—betting everything on victory—made even Kelo feel a pang of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Kelo not awakened his true nature, the outcome of the fight would have been uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know his identity—enough that even enemies tried to rescue him. Gao Wen, excessive mercy won’t carry you through the Grand Line, let alone the New World.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen gently set Akin down, summoned the ship’s medic to treat his wounds and internal toxins, then turned to Kelo and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s also a pitiful soul.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, a crewman who stands up for his captain even after being abandoned, willing to trade his life for his captain’s—no one could dislike him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But whether he survives such injuries… it’s up to fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelo paused slightly, then said coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just know your own mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he wakes up and still wants revenge against Krik, I’ll handle him myself—but you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen glanced at Kelo and casually tossed a scan his way:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name—Kelo】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Potential—Silver】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rating—Bronze: Awakened True Nature, Activated Haki, Completed Residual Techniques!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After awakening Observation Haki, Kelo’s potential now matched Gao Wen’s, and his combat power had already surged to Bronze rank; once his wounds healed, his strength would leap another tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the brat was practically wearing “arrogant” on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else would dare speak to their captain like that—right in front of everyone—right from the start?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen sneered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few good beatings will fix that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I can’t let the gap widen so far he sees no hope—otherwise his Dao heart will shatter and he’ll just give up…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Gao Wen had his answer. He set Kelo aside for now and turned to Jasha:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Marine fleet has entered. We—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gao Wen spoke, hurried footsteps sounded outside the lord’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s Marines were approaching; even before they arrived, a heavy, storm-before-the-surge pressure hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards at the gate rushed in, voice trembling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Lord, the Marines have surrounded the place. Their leader is a white-haired man—he looks dangerous. What do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha frowned tightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This shouldn’t be happening. Even without a search warrant, they dare act like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moli  looked between Gao Wen and the others, face grim:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, we must prepare. If they force entry, we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t panic. I’ll go see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha patted Moli ’s shoulder, nodded to Gao Wen, then walked toward the gate with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen interrupted Jasha’s movement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That guy operates outside the rules. To prevent him from attacking you directly, I’ll stay close—it’s safer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen understood Smoker’s nature well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man who dares to curse his direct superior and outright refuse promotion ceremonies won’t follow Marine regulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he takes Jasha hostage, we’ll be completely on the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha nodded, had Gao Wen don a guard’s armor to conceal his face, handed the Guanshi Zhengzong to Kelo, grabbed a random longsword, and walked beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion’s main gate swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s harsh face appeared directly before Jasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood a line of armed Marines, all tense, weapons ready, radiating an invisible pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha involuntarily swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marine officer, how may I assist you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s expression was blank:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re hunting a pirate crew. We’ve searched every corner of the island—only this place remains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are no pirates here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha shook her head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look elsewhere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s brow tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d scoured every inch of the island—no trace of Gao Wen’s pirate crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crew of dozens couldn’t vanish without a trace. Combined with Jasha’s current attitude, he was certain Gao Wen’s crew was hidden inside the lord’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His demeanor grew harsher:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t make this difficult for me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marines instantly raised their rifles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black muzzles encircled them—yet Jasha grew calm, staring coldly at Smoker:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is Marine justice? Fleeing from pirates, then turning your guns on civilians? Or have you been stealing under the guise of building branch bases all these years?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker fell silent, cursed internally at Marine scum, yet pressed on:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll report the earlier incidents to headquarters personally. I’ll deal with every officer who extorted money from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Know what you’re doing—and what price you’ll pay—or…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker slowly drew his jutte from his back, eyes icy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t blame me for using force!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a violent aura surged from Smoker, crushing down like a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jasha, at the center of his gaze, broke into goosebumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt her legs weaken, about to collapse backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a large hand pressed firmly on her shoulder—the mountainous pressure vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen stepped forward, shielding Jasha behind him, coldly asking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you even know what you’re doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the Marines cannot enter the mansion of a World Government member state without a search warrant—that’s the agreement between the Marines and the World Government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you defying it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s tone was firm, his eyes showing no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, his conviction grew stronger—if Gao Wen escaped here, capturing him later would become infinitely harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if I lose this uniform, capturing that man makes this trip worthwhile.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker frowned slightly, studying the guard beside Jasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s unintentional aura had sent a chill through him—even he found it terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a being existed in this port, how could Krik’s men have invaded so easily?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen subtly tightened his grip on the longsword, ready to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jasha spoke first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a mansion guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mansion guard doesn’t have eyes like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s voice turned sharp:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then who are you—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a small pebble flew into Smoker’s line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crushed it in his hand, then turned to see a girl with tears in her eyes, and countless harbor residents filled with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1013,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6c1d3d71ae87bd8114a1e439e44b57cad8604ee06d763bf5b1a5e9297b0a03d4","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-36","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-34",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]