[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king":3,"chapter-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","One Piece : Bounty Hunter 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},1297297,1721,"Chapter 116: Crocodile's Choice!","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>'A fight, is it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of disappointment appeared on Issho's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn't think Cyrus was joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Observation Haki could perceive some of Cyrus's condition; such a powerful aura couldn't be hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That astonishing life force.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus looked at Issho, not rushing him for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other patrons inside the Rain Banquet were also drawn to the situation here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had already taken notice earlier due to Cyrus's winning streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, seeing what looked like a confrontation, their faces filled with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they didn't know the identities of Cyrus and Issho, watching a fight after a bout of frenzied gambling was a form of stimulation for these jaded individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for those who knew Cyrus's identity, it was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of Baroque Works already knew that Cyrus had come to the Rain Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those stationed at the Rain Banquet naturally knew about Cyrus's situation as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a man who could clash with a Marine Admiral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a fight broke out here, would the Rain Banquet even survive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, perhaps it wasn't just the Rain Banquet; even this oasis city could suffer devastating destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer Cyrus had been staring at earlier hurriedly left to report Cyrus's words to his superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Crocodile was unfamiliar to those of insufficient rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might not even know what the Shichibukai were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among the upper echelons of Baroque Works, many knew who their president was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who received the news didn't dare to delay and immediately reported to Crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rain Banquet was still quiet at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were watching the tall Issho, waiting for his answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus was doing the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This challenge was actually a spur-of-the-moment idea for Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly hadn't expected Issho to appear here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one were to ask who was more valuable, Issho or Crocodile, the answer was undoubtedly Issho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was a powerhouse on the level of an Admiral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Crocodile wasn't weak, in Cyrus's eyes, he was merely a tool to build the structure of the Hunter Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such a tool was replaceable, with more than one alternative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was going to fight Issho, Cyrus could no longer be bothered with how Crocodile might react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all depended on whether that guy dared to come and see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem to know me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho tapped the tip of his cane sword on the ground, his whitened eyes facing Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Issho was giving him the whites of his eyes, Cyrus didn't mind and nodded directly upon hearing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do know you. As for how, you don't need to ask now. We can talk after the fight.\" Cyrus said as he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just over two meters tall, he was a bit shorter than Issho, but his presence was not the least bit weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hearts of the Baroque Works members managing the Rain Banquet were in their throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other people in the Rain Banquet showed excited expressions upon seeing this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conqueror's Haki erupted from Cyrus, instantly sweeping across the entire Rain Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho's expression turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Conqueror's Hak.... Fine, I accept. However, this is not the place to fight.\" Issho said, turning to walk out of the Rain Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Issho agree, Cyrus turned to glance at Robin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful!\" Robin reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Crocodile comes, have him wait here for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin nodded lightly, then watched as Cyrus walked out of the Rain Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was actually curious about this fight as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Cyrus to take him so seriously, this blind uncle's strength must be extremely formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clash of this caliber was a rare sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, not just anyone was qualified to spectate a fight between people like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mere shockwaves from the battle could be enough to kill those who weren't strong enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus and Issho left the city one after the other, walking into the desert outside Rainbase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Spiders Cafe, the true headquarters of Baroque Works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile received the report from the Rain Banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy's target is me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had known before that Cyrus had clashed with Jinbei and Doflamingo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Crocodile felt that he himself had never provoked Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he really hadn't thought that Cyrus's target was actually him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also deliberately hidden his presence in Alabasta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that this Cyrus would tell him to wait for him—such words made Crocodile a little uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't be here to capture him; things were surely not that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was Nico Robin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to find Pluton, Nico Robin was indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. 1, Daz Bones, a Superhuman-type Dice-Dice Fruit user, was currently Crocodile's number one subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since he wants to see me, I'll go meet this guy. Besides, I'm also curious about who that blind man Cyrus challenged is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Crocodile abruptly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things were already developing in an unknown direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had other objectives at the moment, his courage was still intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Crocodile had also considered a possible future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cyrus could cooperate with him, it would be a great help to his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the desert outside the city, two figures sped across the undulating sand dunes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until they were far enough from Rainbase that Issho stopped and turned to look at Cyrus, who had caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a blade scraping against its sheath rang out as Cyrus drew his sword, his eyes locked on Issho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I ate the Press-Press Fruit. I can control gravity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising a hand to grip the hilt of his sword, Issho didn't draw his blade but instead spoke of his ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're just telling me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fight is just a wager. There is no enmity between us; there's no need for a duel to the death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Issho's Observation Haki perception, there was no ill will from Cyrus that he disliked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also why Issho had agreed to Cyrus's challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Observation Haki was very sensitive to such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I'm a user of the Logia Type Flame-Flame Fruit. Hmm, i'm a Flame-man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Logia ability? I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho was also taken aback, a hint of surprise in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, make your move. Don't underestimate me just because I am blind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would never underestimate you!\" Cyrus replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, he was already in front of Issho, his sword held high, then brought down in a fierce slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cane sword left its sheath and swept horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A horizontal wave of gravity swept out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's body faltered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword, already descending, slashed down past Issho, who had sidestepped to avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slash hit the ground, blasting open a trench and sending yellow sand flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swirling sand converged due to the horizontal gravity strike Issho had just unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gravity Wave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho, who had sidestepped the slash, had a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The gravity blade just now had such a small effect on him?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Elemental Transformation, that would be one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravity affects flame, but not that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in his Observation Haki perception just now, this young man had withstood the effects of the gravity blade with his physical body.\u003C\u002Fp>",1240,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.375Z",1,"novelbin.me","2229d7e49f286930363093b5604acb79ab4c8802fcc82b5b4d065dacc76a7b9d","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-117","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-115",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]