[{"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-63":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},2340047,4574,"Chapter 63: Captain, Please Guide Me!","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>Keluo blinked slightly, then dismissed this absurd idea from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a while without result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only temporarily attribute Gao Wen’s ability to an instinct, a special perception akin to Observation Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beyond its basic function, Observation Haki might have various unique derived abilities?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the battle far away had already begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro rushed forward, his three swords like three coiling dragons, slicing through the air toward Gao Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharpness of his aura, compared to just a few days ago, was not worlds apart—it was a rapid leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen’s lips curled as his long blade instinctively thrust forward, precisely finding the tiny opening in Zoro’s assault, then charging ahead without hesitation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade of Kanzaki Seishin struck the sword in Zoro’s mouth; the force transmitted through the blade instantly halted Zoro’s forward charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, the familiar scene repeated—Gao Wen’s other hand slipped past Zoro’s two swords and pressed directly against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing what was about to happen, Zoro’s lip twitched:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how you think about it, this is just plain sadistic.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I find it quite amusing~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid Zoro’s furious helplessness, Gao Wen gave a light push, sending him tumbling back into the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Zoro hit the water, a life ring slammed onto his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frantically grabbed it and looked up to see a mischievous face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could you possibly be a match for Captain Gao Wen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Newbie!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami smirked, though what she said was the truth in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Nami pulled out a small blackboard from beside her, erased the original “1,” and wrote a “2” right before Zoro’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…“\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a bit rude, you know…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the simple farce ended, Zoro climbed aboard with nimble legs, glanced at Nami unconsciously, then turned to Gao Wen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third round began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet within mere seconds, the familiar scene repeated—this time Zoro didn’t even register what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami silently changed the number on the blackboard to “3.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro climbed back aboard and charged at Gao Wen without hesitation; though his body, weakened by repeated falls into the sea, was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Kuno’s death, he had never felt such a desperate longing to surpass an opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as his body tired, the flame burning within him grew fiercer, until it consumed everything he had—only then would it cease!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Zoro’s change, Gao Wen’s lips curled as he said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roronoa, if you can, come try!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll stay right here ahead of you, waiting for your challenge—I won’t fall until you do!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro gripped his two swords until the tendons on his knuckles stood out, and uttered only one word:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blades clashed; their gazes met, each seeing the other’s mutual respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their battle lasted until the next evening, when the number on Nami’s blackboard neared four digits, and Zoro finally collapsed from exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zoro’s eyes burned hotter than ever before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Mr. Gao Wen, I’ve got a reason I absolutely must become the world’s greatest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro covered his eyes with his arm; the cold moonlight fell on his face, hiding his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only from Gao Wen’s angle could he see Zoro’s eyes were damp—not with sweat, nor seawater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen watched this, and said calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I had no reason before, but now I have one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As captain, I can’t be looked down upon by my crew—especially when a companion wins and leaves. I can’t afford to lose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro froze for a moment, then after several seconds shouted loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain! Please guide me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t you try again? We still have several days before our deadline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay flat on the deck in a starfish pose, chest rising and falling, feeling he had no strength left even to twitch a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a day and night, he had been shattered by Gao Wen countless times, thrown into the sea, only to rise again—his body had long reached its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A strong swordsman can sense the outcome of battle the moment their eyes meet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This level? For you, it’s not even a real fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Asshole!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve already recognized you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen slowly sheathed Kanzaki Seishin, a faint smile on his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then don’t die before you surpass me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ended here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the pirates who had collapsed and returned to their cabins to rest, only Akin, Keluo, and the duo Joseph and Johnny remained on deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Big Brother Zoro joined the pirate crew?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joseph was momentarily confused; Johnny beside him was equally lost—when suddenly, Gao Wen’s voice reached their ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you two want to join with Zoro?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both snapped to attention, excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Gao Wen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Wen nodded, then ignored everyone on deck and turned to walk into the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo and Akin stood side by side, expressionless, yet their gazes were drawn to Zoro, filled with unmistakable shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To reach this level… this kid’s willpower is forged of iron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akin exclaimed in admiration:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder Captain Gao Wen values him so much—just this kind of strength of spirit guarantees he’ll go farther than anyone else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You only see the surface.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo took a deep drag from his cigarette, his tone now heavy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From last night until now, this kid’s swordsmanship has improved by at least thirty percent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even with Gao Wen deliberately guiding him, this pace of progress is monstrous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you still planning to surpass me and become Gao Wen’s second-in-command?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t get overtaken by this brat before you even surpass me—that’d be hilarious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akin’s pupils shrank; an inexplicable sense of urgency stirred within him, yet he forced calmness and turned to Keluo:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo flicked ash from his fingertip, smiling lightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Between him and me lies an insurmountable chasm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akin gritted his teeth and silently vowed to double tonight’s training load, though what he said aloud was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But tonight, we don’t need to pay attention to this farce—we can finally get a good night’s sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who could disagree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a glance, their faces plastered with false smiles, then turned simultaneously and entered the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after watching each other enter their respective rooms did they both exhale in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keluo changed into casual attire and had just stepped into the training room when he saw Akin already lifting weights; his expression froze:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akin’s face flushed red:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, what a coincidence~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1109,"2026-06-20T23:03:52.332Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c42a6c0e32ee0ad3e12a3999455ca2b846540942cc13422748e9ba502a695e11","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-64","if-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-chapter-62",469,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fif-you-don-t-try-hard-how-can-i-become-pirate-ki-cover.jpg"]