[{"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-62":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},2340046,4574,"Chapter 62: He Never Intended to Win","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>Saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro gripped the long sword in his hand, the fire in his eyes burning fiercer, when suddenly Gao Wen’s mocking voice reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still far from enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a palm pressed against Zoro’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro, already at the edge of the deck, lost his balance, flailing his twin swords as he tumbled into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spray of water rose from the ocean’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami couldn’t help letting out a tinkling laugh, swiftly tossing a life ring down from the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro clutched the life ring, soaked to the skin, glaring at Gao Wen on the deck with a smirk—his teeth clenched in fury:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll throw you into the sea one day!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s expression didn’t change; he said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you say that, I might as well enjoy a few rounds early—otherwise, I’d be cheating my future self.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though I never thought you could beat me anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enjoy a few rounds early?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro froze, a sudden sense of dread rising in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro struggled back onto the ship, eager to resume the fight, when suddenly his feet gave out beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down and saw his chest and abdomen wounds had split open again—blood had soaked through the bandages, and the saltwater stung so badly he winced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’re injured, don’t be foolish—rest and heal first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s voice came from the deck:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s still ten days to my base. With your physique, you’ll be fully healed in three days at most. Come back then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll wait for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro winced from the pain, but knew Gao Wen was right—this was his best choice now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such an arrogant bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly sheathed his blades, then felt the world spin—he collapsed backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last sounds he heard were Johnny and Joseph’s shouts of alarm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two rushed forward, carefully examining Zoro’s wounds, and after confirming he was merely weak from days without food, they relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joseph turned to Gao Wen with a pleading look:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Gao Wen, look…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days of living together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long since realized Gao Wen was nothing like other pirates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No cruel brutality—his demeanor matched his nickname, “Knight,” perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, their initial panic and unease had gradually faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go take care of this guy… Wait, better have the ship’s medic re-bandage him—otherwise infection’ll be a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joseph said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen waved his hand, and the two carried Zoro into the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo brushed past them, stepped onto the deck, and stood beside Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Zoro’s wounds, then noticed Gao Wen’s unhidden admiration, and sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really value that brat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen didn’t even lift his eyelids; he replied coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, his potential is the strongest on this ship—even stronger than mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you believe me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With proper guidance, in just a few years, he’ll be ruling over your head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to retort outright, but his gaze caught Nami, who had just settled back into her chair, sipping orange juice leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, memories were vivid—washing all the crew’s socks for a whole month—how miserable could it get?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, thinking of it, Keluo unconsciously sniffed himself, relieved to find no trace of that smell, then exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Gao Wen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone like Nami—a freak beyond reason—is lucky to appear once in ten years in the East Blue. Do you expect to meet one every day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen blinked, teasing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re itching to wash socks again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hit on his dark past, Keluo’s face darkened instantly—he spun on his heel and stormed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the cabin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo turned back to Gao Wen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your current laziness, I’ll surpass you soon enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo slammed the cabin door shut and headed for the training room—only to find Akin already inside, glaring at him challengingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That look… oddly familiar. Like seeing himself in a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On deck, Gao Wen watched Keluo’s back, rubbing his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past days, battle and training had earned him plenty of experience from Keluo and Akin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still far from leveling up, who wouldn’t enjoy watching the experience bar inch forward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I love young men like you—with drive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with Nami joining, in just a few days, Gao Wen’s Navigation skill had already risen one level—to LV-2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far beyond that ambitious first mate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro rested peacefully for three days—his wounds fully healed. Clearly, even in raw physical ability, he was top-tier—proof of his immense potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing he did after recovery was challenge Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t resort to ambushes or poison—chose instead direct, frontal assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his nature: to win, he must win honorably. A title gained by trickery could never echo through heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone on the ship gathered on deck to watch the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo looked at Zoro and shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In just a few days, even the fastest progress has limits. Does that brat still not understand the gap between him and Gao Wen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Frontal assault holds no hope.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, Akin said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps this time, he never intended to win.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo froze, then turned silently to the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen stood with his blade drawn, expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro charged with fierce momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three blades unsheathed at once; Zoro took his stance, his aura visibly stronger than just days before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh, impressive progress!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s eyes lit up—could one defeat alone spark such growth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was the man destined to take the title of World’s Strongest Swordsman from Hawk-Eye—such talent was only natural!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Keluo stood dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the strongest on board after Gao Wen, even slightly weaker than Akin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, like Gao Wen, he could see Zoro’s transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grew this much in just a few days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way—this kind of freak really does cluster in the East Blue, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to look at Gao Wen, then at Akin and Nami, finally fixing his gaze on Zoro and frowning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once is luck, twice is coincidence, but three times can no longer be explained by ordinary logic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gao Wen seems to have some ability to recognize others’ talents—as if, the moment he sees someone, he can already judge their potential?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can’t be that our world is a manga and Gao Wen has read it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4c6b12298c5d2dcb17e0532452837cfbabe9298f2ac6ad47d2bf82e595b74e7d","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-63","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-61",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]