[{"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-36":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},2340020,4574,"Chapter 36: Your Acting Is Terrible","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>Get out of here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil Marines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl strained to make a fierce expression, but with her rosy cheeks, she only looked unusually sweet and adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Smoker couldn’t laugh now; he ignored the girl and turned his gaze behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more civilians were gathering here, subtly surrounding the Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people wore anger on their faces, clutching makeshift weapons—farm tools, brooms, stools, sticks—anything they could grab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even facing the Marines, not a trace of fear showed on their faces—only long-suppressed resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave this place, Marines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You only run from pirates, and now that it’s over, you show up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This justice… this justice…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with a severed arm gripped the stump of his shoulder, refusing to let go even as blood soaked through the bandages; pain twisted his face into a beastlike snarl:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t need it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch base you promised, the harbor you promised—none of it was ever delivered. Everything was just for money!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pirate attack just ended, and you’re already so eager?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the hoarse shouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s face was as dark as water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly saw their true purpose: they were merely protecting the pirates hidden inside the lord’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t understand why these civilians would side with pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the furious crowd, Smoker turned to Gasha and Gao Wen, his brows tightly knitted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You played that move well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker raised his hand, signaling the surrounding Marines to lower their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t bring himself to strike these civilians who had just endured suffering—especially when some of that suffering came from the Marines themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasha looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the eyes of these civilians, she felt a warmth that stirred her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the oppressive aura that had once made her legs tremble on Smoker now felt bearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We did nothing. They came here of their own will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marine officer, if you don’t have a search warrant, please leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker sneered, his gaze falling on the knight beside Gasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only person in the East Blue who could make him sense danger was Gao Wen, whom he had fought tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been merely surprised before, now he was certain: the servant standing before him was Gao Wen in disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let a pirate escape right before his eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker clenched his jutte, his expression shifting between doubt and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker, Senior Colonel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazqi hurried through the crowd, rushing to Smoker’s side and speaking quickly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve figured out what happened at Crow Harbor yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three warships arrived in total. Colonel Rat saw through the knight Gao Wen’s identity and fled immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another was an impostor from Admiral Krieg’s crew—typical trick of theirs, but they’re all dead now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the last group…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Dazqi glanced oddly at Gasha far away and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marines who rescued civilians in the harbor? They were impostors too—men under Gao Wen’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pirates?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazqi nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If no fourth party was involved, then this must be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are the fourth party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood why these civilians risked their lives to stand before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The common folk of this era were far simpler than he’d imagined: treat them kindly, and they’d treat you kindly; stand up for them, and they’d stand between you and the Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of these civilians at Crow Harbor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the pirates who ran through gunfire and pulled them from death’s grasp were far more worthy of respect than the Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker’s heart swelled with conflicting emotions; though reluctant, he finally waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go. Get a search warrant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazqi saluted, her gaze lingering on Smoker, slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it an illusion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt as if something heavy now weighed on Smoker, making his silhouette no longer as towering as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding civilians parted, letting Smoker and his Marines pass through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the Marines vanished completely did the warship anchored in the harbor sound its horn, and only then did everyone exhale deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many were soaked in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was terrified—I thought we’d have to fight the Marines here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these weapons we’ve got? Scaring people maybe, but actually fighting the Marines? That’s just lining up for execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But didn’t we scare off that Marine officer too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehe~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd grew noisier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet not a single person regretted coming here today to protect their saviors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armless youth finally came to his senses, staring at his bloody shoulder and grimacing in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gave Gasha a faint smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord, thanks to you being here, we… we survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasha’s gaze dimmed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many still died. If only I’d noticed sooner, if only we’d been stronger…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve done enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armless youth comforted her, then, as if remembering something, teased:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, we’re supposed to pass on a message to our saviors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armless youth grinned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your acting was terrible. How could Marines possibly risk their lives to save us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time, wear your own clothes—even fly your own flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, everyone’s eyes turned to Gasha—clearly this had been prearranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen watched the smiles on their faces, and something unfamiliar stirred in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker stood on the deck, gazing at the distant lord’s mansion, murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knight Gao Wen… what kind of man are you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered Smoker’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazqi stood quietly beside him, holding the jutte she’d just fished from the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oo—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the long horn blast, Smoker snapped back to awareness, gazing at the distant sea, his confusion slowly fading:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among pirates, there may be one or two exceptions—but pirates themselves are the root of this world’s chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you know? I’ve submitted multiple reports about the rats to headquarters, but each one vanished without a trace—even the most recent one earned me a warning from a vice admiral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daziqi held her breath, silently gripping the hilt of her famed blade Shiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were stronger, if I held a higher rank, I could change the current state of the East Blue Marines—and even the Grand Line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re too weak—not just in power, but in authority...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9543f67be34421e7d5beba9fec0f2277549e29eaa24f8fa29ae671039959ab18","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-37","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-35",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]