[{"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-6":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},2339990,4574,"Chapter 6: One Sword","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>At this time, Monka had not yet suffered his crushing defeat at the hands of Bokkuro; his chin was still flesh, his arm had not been replaced with a giant axe prosthetic, yet his entire aura was far more formidable than in later years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because now his mindset, will, and beliefs were at their peak in this lifetime, the power born of conviction was even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka gazed far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the island, flames shot into the sky; a marine scout hurried to Monka’s side, saluted, and began his report:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A pirate ship has been found in a bay on the island—the flag confirms it is Gao Wen’s crew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But strangely, the ship is split cleanly in half; the cut is perfectly smooth, not natural, but clearly man-made.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka blinked slightly, raised his telescope, and stared toward the distant bay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the scout reported, a pirate ship, severed in two, lay stranded on the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka had seen such wounds before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was several years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Garp returned to the East Blue to purge surrounding pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silent man who always followed Garp, named Bogart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, everyone assumed he was merely Garp’s attendant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he slashed a pirate ship in two with a single sword strike—the fierce sword qi nearly cleaved the sea itself—everyone fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a man who had stood by Garp’s side for decades truly be an unknown?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cut Bogart left then was nearly identical to the one before him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, with just one glance, Monka knew the attacker was undoubtedly a master swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did Knight Gao Wen do this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—a swordsman capable of such a clean cut would be a notable figure even on the Grand Line.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know Gao Wen’s strength—he could never achieve this. So did he encounter another pirate crew?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka frowned slightly, growing wary of the mysterious attacker; a warrior who could cleave a ship with one sword strike could not be unknown in the East Blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in his memory, only a few officers from Marine Headquarters could accomplish such a feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But judging by the scene, the attacker must have clashed with Gao Wen’s crew. Hah—unlucky fellow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Monka’s confidence surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, Gao Wen had never been his match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having been ambushed by a mysterious powerhouse, no verification was needed—he was certain the pirate crew had suffered heavy losses; the ship itself was proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warship fired another volley of cannonballs; crimson meteors rained down, igniting the entire island in flames, yet no movement stirred beyond the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing half the ship’s ammunition spent, Monka ordered the cannon fire halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided to take Gao Wen’s head himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the marines behind him, fists clenched and eager, Monka grinned savagely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, tonight is when we earn our glory!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka’s firm voice ignited the marines’ emotions; some trembled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not their first clash with Gao Wen’s crew—each prior battle had driven the pirates into panicked flight, with only a few minor injuries on their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Gao Wen was on this island—a living merit, a walking fifty-million-Beli reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not just the Marines who want Gao Wen—the royal family of the Goia Kingdom has raised their underworld bounty to fifty million!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take him, and it’s all ours—especially since we’re carrying out justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolute justice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The belief in justice erased the marines’ last hesitation; their swords and wax-sealed ammunition granted them unprecedented confidence, turning them into cold-blooded executioners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They already saw themselves crowned in glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka roared, leaping from the warship first, sprinting toward the cave; the marines, eyes blazing with fanaticism, followed close behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their steps were swift; Monka led the charge, covering nearly a kilometer in mere minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen, sword in hand, emerged with dozens of pirates into Monka’s line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He regarded the fanatical marines with cold indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw in their eyes the same fanaticism and greed as those who had died at his former self’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle between marines and pirates erupted in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gunfire erupted across the island; within seconds, bodies lay strewn on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those on Gao Wen’s ship who had been paralyzed by fear now forgot fear under adrenaline’s surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They grabbed their blades and guns and clashed with their enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloody and grotesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Marines, this battle was for fame, for profit, for advancement; for the pirates, it was pure survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the rapid gunfire,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen slashed through several bullets flying toward him, then lifted his gaze to Monka, who stood motionless in the distance, and smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not a marine—you’re my peer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Smart-mouthed brat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monka sneered, staring at Gao Wen, with no interest in further words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped the ground hard enough to shatter it, launching himself like an arrow straight at Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, his battle-axe swept sideways with terrifying force—this blow could crush rock as easily as clay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once crushed Gao Wen repeatedly with brute strength; he saw no reason this time would differ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea certainly had those who could transform in a month—Devil Fruits, cybernetic enhancements, Haki awakening—all could boost combat power in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gao Wen clearly was not among them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent force shattered the rocks beneath them; Monka’s brow furrowed slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Missed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—you’re too slow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s mocking voice echoed beside Monka’s ear; his back instantly soaked in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbidden, the stranded ship on the beach reappeared in Monka’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bone-chilling killing intent struck from behind Monka, freezing the air around him; unspeakable terror rose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guess he had dismissed returned to his mind, making his pupils dilate in shock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That ship… you cut it in half? Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only fools say ‘impossible.’ The strong find solutions—that is the unbridgeable gap between you and me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen looked at Monka with disinterest; the man who had once crushed his former self now failed to stir even a spark of battle lust in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One sword to kill you—and sever the karmic thread of the past.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Monka could finish speaking, a chill passed over his neck; when he turned, Gao Wen was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a dizzying spin, a headless body appeared before his eyes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last thought flashed through Monka’s mind, then darkness swallowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","923e78c4625e176038f204f57b817d73b1820bb16d65322e3b924c43ea536a80","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-7","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-5",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]