[{"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-232":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},1297386,1721,"Chapter 232: Kaido's Thoughts!","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>'That guy, is he really planning to swallow up my newspaper? It seems his ambitions don't stop there.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving his orders to the newsroom, Morgans carefully contemplated what Cyrus had just said on the snail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was full cooperation between the newspaper and the Hunter Guild a good thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It depended entirely on how you looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the World Economy News Paper with its vast information channels spanning the entire world, the newly established Hunter Guild was naturally still lacking in reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cyrus, the guild's president, had changed that situation through sheer personal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Cyrus was around, the Hunter Guild was bound to become a top-tier power on the seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viewed from that perspective, an alliance between the newspaper and the Hunter Guild seemed quite reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their information network was incredibly impressive, the World Economy News Paper's actual combat power was considerably weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was something Morgans had intentionally arranged over the years; after all, if an organization with the best information channels also possessed overwhelming military power, the World Government wouldn't have allowed the newspaper to survive until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the current situation was entirely different—the combat prowess Cyrus had displayed was simply unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgans, who knew much about the Guild Master's history, found it utterly astonishing, yet that world-breaking power was undeniably real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, the Hunter Guild might become a force rivaling the Marines, perhaps even surpassing it,\" Morgans murmured softly to himself. This was his honest prediction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mixed reports—both true and completely false—about Dressrosa began spreading rapidly across the seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the Mary Geoise incident, numerous forces across the globe were closely watching the World Government's response, and of course, they were keeping tabs on Cyrus as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the initial news released by the World Government—that Cyrus had brutally attacked Dressrosa and destroyed the innocent nation—many people actually believed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the perception of most people in this world, a powerhouse of Cyrus's terrifying caliber was someone who acted recklessly, and such wanton destruction was entirely common on these seas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, the World Economy News Paper published a massive report that directly refuted the earlier claims.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The report even detailed the exact nature of the conflict between Cyrus and Doflamingo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One account was thorough, covering both the process and the outcome with verifiable evidence, while the other was vague, emotional, and highly ambiguous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two reports were compared side-by-side, the earlier one felt blatantly fabricated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, not everyone had access to the true report, and likewise, not everyone saw the World Government's propaganda publication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, those who received both conflicting messages had a vague sense of dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could feel that a sudden, looming, all-out confrontation seemed to be on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Wano Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaido slammed his massive gourd down heavily, his face flushed red—he was clearly drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kaido-san!\" King set down the newspaper in his hand and turned to look at the Emperor. \"It seems the second version of the truth is more credible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Kaido didn't seem particularly concerned with King's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't matter. Whichever is true, it's affecting that bastard's deliveries,\" Kaido growled, his tone grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was, of course, referring to the Artificial Devil Fruit trade with Doflamingo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've tested the fruits we received earlier. How did it go?\" Kaido grabbed his gourd again and took a heavy swig before asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The effects are largely as described. They can indeed create ability users, though there are still major physical flaws—but it's acceptable,\" King immediately provided an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Queen say?\" Kaido asked again after a moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They require a special substance to produce, and Queen isn't skilled in that area,\" King shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a damn mess!\" Kaido's expression grew even darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building the Beasts Pirates and turning all his subordinates into Devil Fruit users—that was Kaido's grand goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But genuine Devil Fruits were far too scarce, and even with Kaido's massive influence, obtaining so many was nothing but a pipe dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doflamingo's Artificial Devil Fruits could help him achieve this dream, yet before their cooperation could even properly begin, it seemed Doflamingo was already unable to fulfill the trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though furious, Kaido refrained from taking action this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he might appear to be a mindless brute, he was, in truth, an incredibly cunning pirate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he could accurately gauge Cyrus's true strength, Kaido wouldn't recklessly intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the nearly split Red Line was located right near the Sabaody Archipelago, and anyone who went there could clearly see the sheer devastation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it simply, Kaido has no bottom line when it comes to self-preservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kaido-san, this person has now entered the New World. We might encounter him later, or he might come here directly,\" King reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kaido frowned and gulped down some more alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he comes, my Spiked Club won't be weaker than his blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kaido spoke, he put down his gourd, grabbed his massive weapon, and swung it a few times to test the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" King didn't say more after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a confrontation were to happen, it would be unavoidable, as they couldn't abandon everything here and evacuate Wano in advance without any concrete news of the other party's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A similar situation was unfolding on Whitebeard's ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time, the Moby Dick had a notable visitor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red-Haired Shanks and Whitebeard sat facing each other on the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurararara, I never expected that little brat from Roger's ship back then would grow to this extent.\" Whitebeard clutched his massive bowl of alcohol and laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Red Hair arrived earlier, he released his Conqueror's Haki, which was truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That level of Haki, with its sheer presence alone, could already physically affect the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, Whitebeard recalled his past battles with Roger and couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People always change, especially after so many years.\" Shanks didn't mind the reminiscing, drinking from a bowl larger than his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurararara, indeed, but the sea is never boring,\" Whitebeard laughed heartily upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This era has produced you, and now there's Cyrus in Dressrosa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Whitebeard mention Cyrus, Shanks was taken aback, his expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a lot of news about the events in Dressrosa, with all sorts of conflicting situations, but it seems the sea will be very lively from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, but this time, he's really done something big again,\" Whitebeard observed, looking at the younger Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, Red Hair brat, what do you plan to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't interfere, and it's not convenient for me. I'm not confident about facing that person,\" Shanks admitted very frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was completely open about the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gurararara, hearing you say that makes me a little curious too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curious?\" Shanks frowned slightly upon hearing this, then shook his head helplessly. \"That person is not to be provoked, and don't forget his original identity—Pirate Hunter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shanks reminded him of the danger, but Whitebeard clearly didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A Pirate Hunter? But he doesn't seem look like one!'\u003C\u002Fp>",1187,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.376Z",1,"novelbin.me","7d43cab19b2ddb202278d4aa06ae4d95fc828e8b3c67062859b4eb86a342963c","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-74","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-73",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]