[{"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-434":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},2340418,4574,"Chapter 434: Hawkins","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-434",434,"\u003Cp>The weight of a Fleet Admiral-level power speaks for itself; even the World Government could not ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bloodline factor obtained by the World Government from S-Dragon likely came two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either from the battle in Seven Water City, or from the fight where Gao Wen faced Xia Mu and Big Mom together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a being now only barely piques Gao Wen’s interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet to those who follow this battle—especially those aware of the World Government’s plans—S-Dragon is nothing short of a potent drug!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Britannias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drake and his group sat in a tavern, watching the projection of the World Martial Arts Tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though S-Dragon had vanished down the corridor, his gaze did not waver an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a former Marine Vice Admiral, Drake was certainly not unaware of the Peacekeeper Project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to achieve this level? It far exceeded his expectations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peacekeepers… no, are they Seraphim?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before I left the Marines, this was still just a plan on paper—how could it be completed in such a short time?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it have grown this powerful?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drake’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never fought a Seraphim, so he could not judge its exact power level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Drake knew Qingjiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lord of the Eight Treasures Navy, dominant in the West Blue, Qingjiao had once been a candidate for the Seven Warlords—until interference from the King of Flower Kingdom blocked his selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely appearing on the Seven Warlords’ shortlist was proof of his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Britannias’ internal power rankings, that placed him between high-gold and low-legendary tier—power sufficient to be called a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such a being couldn’t survive a single strike from S-Dragon; the Conqueror’s Haki released in that instant was even visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is my undercover mission still necessary?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drake lowered his head into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, he received orders from the Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mission objective had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer targeting the Beasts Pirates in Wano, but instead infiltrating Britannias and doing everything possible to become a Round Table Knight, a core figure of Britannias.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could Gao Wen’s movements remain under constant Marine surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Britannias has now become a colossal force capable of threatening the World Government—even Mary Geoise dares not act rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Drake pondered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins pushed open the tavern curtain and strode toward him, sitting down to say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still haven’t decided? Joining Britannias benefits neither me nor you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I foresaw the omen of an era’s shift—the next era belongs not to the World Government, not to the Marines, not to the Celestial Dragons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know what that means.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins stared at Drake, his eyes brimming with unmistakable anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had pulled Drake onto Britannias’ ship for his own calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to foresee: after this tournament ends, pirates eager to board Gao Wen’s vessel will flood in like fish crossing a river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, anyone with even a shred of vision can see the Four Emperors are relics of the past—now only the World Government and Britannias remain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under World Government bounty, joining Britannias has become nearly the only option, yet rising under Gao Wen will grow increasingly difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus Hawkins needed allies—Drake, far more reliable than the other Extreme Generations, was his best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no reaction from Drake, Hawkins continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now, I performed a divination for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drake looked up, intrigued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the result?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seven of Swords.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though it symbolizes betrayal, concealment, deception…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins locked eyes with Drake, his gaze piercing as if seeing through his very soul:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you truly betrayed the Marines?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white flash shot through the air—without warning, Drake lunged, swinging his axe horizontally toward Hawkins’ head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Axe met blade in midair, sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins blocked the axe with perfect control, his expression unshaken, even growing more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his earlier divination had merely planted doubt,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he was certain: Drake had not truly betrayed the Marines—he had another purpose. After all, spies and moles were nothing new on this sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Drake’s grim expression, Hawkins continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The only forces in the New World that can make the World Government wary are a handful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After Whitebeard’s death, Ace is no longer a threat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Red-Haired Shanks roams without a fixed base, posing little danger to the World Government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That leaves only the Beasts Pirates and Britannias.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But from your reaction just now, eliminating Britannias means your goal is to infiltrate the Beasts Pirates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Am I right?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bellow erupted from Drake’s mouth; the soundwave struck Hawkins head-on, hurling him through the tavern wall and sending him flying dozens of meters before he barely stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hawkins turned, he saw Drake transformed into an Allosaurus, jaws wide, lunging to devour him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Drake’s heart held only killing intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overwhelming killing intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins’ divination could foresee an opponent’s hidden cards—meaning almost no secret could escape him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t kill Hawkins here, once Hawkins joined Britannias, the Marines’ troubles would be immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins’ expression remained calm; he brushed dust from his clothes, a confident smile curling on his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You think… I didn’t foresee this?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drake’s killing intent did not waver:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what if you did? Today, only one of us walks out alive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hawkins pointed toward the street behind Drake:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then take a look at what’s coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roar came from behind—Drake’s breath hitched, yet his motion didn’t slow, even accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had decided: even if he died here, he’d kill this monster. But the next instant, a voice exploded in his ear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“White Serpent—Eight-Headed Dragon Head!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White smoke erupted, instantly engulfing several surrounding blocks; countless black serpent heads tore through the mist, lunging to bite Drake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fanged jaws pierced Drake’s dragon body, coiling tightly around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Drake, an Extreme Generation, was immobilized!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straining to look back, he saw a wildly styled motorcycle speeding toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Smoker, now serving as Bevill’s deputy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three months of training, Smoker had shattered the Silver-tier barrier and truly entered the Gold-tier—the realm of titans—and dealing with Drake was child’s play.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-20T23:03:54.258Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8738f9786ceb695f23e857ed28ef13d1e9817d945d00acb38e16dc27dbb7df2c","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-435","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-433",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]