[{"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-122":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},1297303,1721,"Chapter 122: Stirring Up Trouble! A Prudent Crocodile","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-122",122,"\u003Cp>\"My apologies, I don't understand,\" Issho said honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then faced Cyrus, seemingly waiting for an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess big or small, and then guess whether your bet was correct!\" Cyrus explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho faced Cyrus, actually wanting to say, isn't that just stating the obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin, who had been watching quietly, now looked thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strong make the rules, and the weak follow them!\" Cyrus stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Have I become the weak one here?' Issho was stunned, then shook his head and chuckled in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're trying to say something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho knew Cyrus had implied meanings in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This world is complex—not simply black and white, but potentially chaotic. It doesn't change according to your will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An individual's influence on the world is truly too small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Issho responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But one can still try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus looked at Issho and spoke with a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before becoming an admiral, Issho had no reputation whatsoever, which seemed somewhat unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone with such strength couldn't have appeared out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was due to his personality or other reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the fact that he gouged out his own eyes, it was clear he was also a person without direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for some unknown reason, the original Issho was stimulated to join the Navy during the Great Navy Recruitment and insisted on abolishing the Shichibukai system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps during that time, a certain Shichibukai did something that Issho found unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cyrus didn't care about these details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can't stand it, then try to see if you can change it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, this is what you wanted to say to me!\" Issho said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your strength, you can change many things through your own abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about you? What exactly do you plan to do? What kind of organization do you want to establish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho could understand Cyrus's meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But understanding was one thing; his doubts about Cyrus were another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly did someone like Cyrus intend to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, to do something significant enough to influence this world. But it's not me who will do it—it's you, or rather, all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Cyrus didn't continue. Instead, he tapped his fingers on the dice cup in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess big. I bet you'll win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho watched Cyrus's movements and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cyrus opened the dice cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One, three, four—small. You guessed wrong, but also right.\" Cyrus said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, anyway, this old man has no particular goals for now. But if you're looking for a mere enforcer, I'm not suitable for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to worry about that. I prefer to take action myself. And next, in Paradise and the New World, don't be too surprised by what I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus laughed lightly and spoke in a relaxed tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps sounded again as a disheveled Crocodile returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Cyrus, Issho, and the others sitting at the gambling table, walked over, and took a seat at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Want to stir up some big trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sitting down, Crocodile remained silent, clearly still recovering from the beating he had taken and lacking energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Cyrus gave him a stimulus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it the organization you mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile looked at Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your abilities, it should be easy, right?\" Crocodile seemed puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have my own matters to attend to and no time to handle these things, so I need someone to help manage them.\" Cyrus gave his reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, what is your goal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile felt that the organization Cyrus wanted to establish must be anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said it—stir up some big trouble.\" Cyrus replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Crocodile speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't that stating the obvious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Robin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus turned to Robin, requesting her to speak on his behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin smiled, stood up, and began explaining Cyrus's concept of the Hunter Association.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile and Issho listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, their expressions grew increasingly peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Robin finished giving a general overview of the Hunter Association and sat down, Crocodile frowned in contemplation, then looked toward Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of organization is this supposed to be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Crocodile's first remark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you weren't beaten hard enough earlier.\" Cyrus spoke expressionlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile paused, then fell speechless for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't an organization at all—at most, it's something like... well, a club.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile seemed at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree!\" Issho suddenly spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, at some point in the future, the title of 'Pirate' will disappear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho turned his white-eyed gaze toward the three of them and voiced his speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can continue searching for your Pluton, after all. Hmm, you could be considered a relic hunter—no, an Ancient Weapon hunter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus stroked his chin, trying to come up with a title for Crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, you know about my plans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cyrus mentioned Pluton, Crocodile jolted, staring at him in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guessed, but Pluton isn't here!\" Cyrus rapped on the table in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pluton is hidden in Wano Country!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Crocodile instinctively stood up, staring at Cyrus in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know where it was?\" Crocodile pressed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But can you really build your dream nation just by finding one Ancient Weapon? Crocodile-chan, you're being a bit too naive. So, grow up and be more rational. Even if you find Pluton and master its manufacturing method, you won't be able to hold onto it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's words made Crocodile sit back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face shifted through a range of colors, alternating between green and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems Whitebeard beat some sense into you. So, handle the preliminary work for the Hunter Association for me. When we run into Whitebeard later, I'll help you settle the score.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's words left Crocodile speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to what you're saying, I can still pursue my own goals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\" Cyrus nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you could have just told me directly!\" Crocodile felt utterly exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Look at the beating I took!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people won't come to their senses without a good thrashing.\" Cyrus shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See, now that you've been beaten, you're finally talking sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like you're insulting me.\" Crocodile's lips trembled as he forced out the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to feel it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus confirmed Crocodile's suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Crocodile's expression turn sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after glancing at Issho beside him and then at Cyrus, who might be even stronger than Issho, he fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might makes right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile lowered his head, thinking about how to build the Hunter Association as Cyrus had described.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty wasn't particularly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important thing was how to gain people's recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, is this your task?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief reflection, Crocodile had already understood what Cyrus intended to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Set the headquarters at Sabaody Archipelago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Crocodile was deep in thought, Cyrus voiced his demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT? Sabaody Archipelago? Are you insane?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1142,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.375Z",1,"novelbin.me","eb162f4b6106d1a2b25809d4c6a68ceb17b9e6be29731b42953fcc33eb93172a","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-123","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-121",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]