[{"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-37":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},2340021,4574,"Chapter 37: The Sea Is My Grave","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-37",37,"\u003Cp>Several days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of Crow Port, beneath a hill, the ground was littered with tombstones, most of which had been added recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because so many civilians and harbor guards died in this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft sobs echoed occasionally as civilians came to mourn their dead loved ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen personally erected a tombstone, its surface carved with the names of all his subordinates who died in battle, facing toward the Grand Line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s gaze swept over the names carved into the tombstone, and he murmured:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch from here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, no—we will plant the pirate flag in every corner of the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When everyone begins to speak the name of the Gao Wen Pirates, you will live on with that name forever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen turned and noticed Keluo and his subordinates standing at the entrance of the graveyard, their eyes fixed on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You speak quite beautifully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo smiled faintly, adjusting his glasses with his palm, and said coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s set sail.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group followed Gao Wen in hurried steps toward the harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cargo ship over a hundred meters long, loaded with food, weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies, lay quietly moored in the harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food aboard was enough for Gao Wen’s men to eat for months; the weapons and ammunition could sustain ten fierce battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it was transported back to the Parra Island base, Gao Wen wouldn’t have to worry about supplies for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Jia Sha had promised to establish a covert shipping route afterward to provide Gao Wen with steady logistical support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Sha’s eyes lit up as she saw Gao Wen arrive:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Gao Wen, please remember our agreement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I return, I’ll send my men to clear the pirates dominating the main shipping lanes around Crow Port.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen leapt onto the deck; Keluo and his men followed slowly into the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully inspecting the ship’s interior and confirming everything was in order, the cargo ship let out a horn and slowly steamed out of the harbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Sha stared at the figure standing on the deck, her eyes slightly reddened, unable to suppress her emotions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Gao Wen, when will we meet again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen paused, then waved his hand over his shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If all goes well, you’ll read about me in the newspapers soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if it doesn’t?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then the sea will be my grave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Sha bit her lip, forcing back her tears with great effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the East Blue was not Gao Wen’s limit—this man was like a bird, never meant to stay here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was destined for a grander stage, to make the world chant his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What an insensitive man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But are pirates really this glamorous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Li froze, a strange unease stirring in her heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, you still have this port, and its people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Sha wiped her tears with her hand, her voice firm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I also need the strength to protect my people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say on the Grand Line there’s something called a Devil Fruit—eat it, and you gain immense power. Perhaps…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, do you want to become a landlubber?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Compared to great power, this is merely a small price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea is ever-changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the relatively calm East Blue, storms that arrive without warning can capsize most ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind howled, lightning flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid towering waves, a cargo ship rose and fell with the swells, barely holding back from being swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry! Turn the helm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a whirlpool ahead—if we get caught, we’re all dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo stood on deck, directing the ship’s course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen slashed out multiple flying slashes, cleaving distant incoming waves to prevent the ship from capsizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This storm first made Gao Wen realize the cruelty of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For low-ranking pirates at least, unpredictable weather was the number one cause of death—combat came second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keluo, you’ve been sailing for years—how is your navigation skill barely better than mine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We used to have a dedicated navigator!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where is he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who got burned alive in Crow Port.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You piece of trash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s mouth twitched; he opened his mouth to retort when another massive wave surged from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the force of a mountain collapsing, it threatened to swallow everything—just the pressure it generated made the cargo ship groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gao Wen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s face hardened; he slashed repeatedly, barely shattering the incoming wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sea ahead grew even more turbulent…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cargo ship gradually sailed out of the furious waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind and waves calmed; sunlight pierced through the clouds, warming their bodies and dispelling the sea’s chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors collapsed onto the deck, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen glanced at his panel: Navigation Skill LV-1, then at Keluo, pale-faced, wounds reopened and being rebandaged nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought that Keluo’s navigation skill was as bad as his own made his stomach ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before entering the Grand Line, I must find a competent navigator!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of that storm sent chills down Gao Wen’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’d be ridiculous if he died at sea just days after boasting about his glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure wrapped head to toe in bandages slowly pushed open the cabin door and limped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin, just awakened, stared blankly around until he saw Keluo’s face—and remembered what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keluo the Strategist? Did you save me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo, expressionless, pointed at Gao Wen and said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knight Gao Wen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin froze, then recalled everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Krik throwing him toward Gao Wen, then firing without hesitation—even he, whose heart was filled with loyalty and righteousness, felt a suffocating despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A subordinate who can take a blade for his captain? I’d want one too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen extended his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to join my crew?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I might not be a good captain, but I’ll never fire on my own men or raise my blade against them for no reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ajin gave a bitter smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What loyalty or righteousness do pirates have? Just lies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Ajin’s vision went black and he collapsed outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1047,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2a34d91c89ca66023b7dac1e6628b1336596f13ad6704683fba16c0255f32e55","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-38","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-36",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]