[{"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-25":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},1297206,1721,"Chapter 25: Koshiro's Doubt","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>The two of them fought for an entire afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the sky grew dark, a low-on-health Cyrus and Koshiro returned to the boat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina and Zoro, on the boat, were petrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle between Cyrus and Koshiro had clearly exceeded their imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire small island looked as if it had been plowed over, covered in a crisscrossing network of sword marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus was in a more disheveled state, but Koshiro didn't look much better, even missing a lens from his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he steered the boat back, Koshiro looked at Cyrus, who was resting against a corner of the deck. Koshiro was regretting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously thought that although Cyrus was improving quickly, it hadn't been long, so guiding him in actual combat shouldn't be too taxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a monster was a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized he had still underestimated Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could imagine what it would be like to continue guiding Cyrus's battles in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he refuse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was only the first day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Cyrus was like a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this battle, aside from looking a bit exhausted, he didn't even have a scratch on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had clearly seen some Sword slash land on Cyrus's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this guy still had many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zoro, once we get back and eat, I'll accept your challenge,\" Cyrus's voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petrified Zoro snapped back to his senses when he heard Cyrus call him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After understanding what Cyrus meant, Zoro swallowed hard, then turned to look at the island that had been plowed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro really wanted to refuse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was reckless, not stupid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle he had just witnessed made Zoro understand that the gap between him and Cyrus was too vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Cyrus were serious, there wouldn't even be a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be defeated in a single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Kuina right beside him, Zoro gritted his teeth and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While steering the boat, Koshiro's eyes sized up Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were, of course, torn in many places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was indeed not a single wound on Cyrus's body, not even a scrape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seemed he was born with a very very strong body.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be a natural ability, like that fire?' Koshiro guessed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now suddenly felt that Dragon's decision not to press his invitation was a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had still vastly underestimated Cyrus's talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus, of course, had no idea that Koshiro was mistaking his data-based body for a special constitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, the external manifestation of this data-based body was indeed very similar to some kind of monstrous constitution, like the Iron Balloon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful effect of not getting injured unless his health reached zero was still at play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Shimotsuki Village, Cyrus replenished his health in a very short time by eating, and he also discovered something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of food he needed to eat to recover his health had increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, maintaining his two types of Haki caused a continuous but small drain on his health, which wasn't very noticeable and could be fully compensated for by daily meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after being low on health this time, the feeling was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he feel it, but Koshiro, Kuina, and Zoro also saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, the three of them were staring with their eyes nearly popping out and their mouths agape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro felt that if Cyrus stayed in Shimotsuki Village for a long time, the nine million Belly he had accepted from him might end up being a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kuina and Zoro, they were shocked as they watched Cyrus eat an amount of food that weighed more than Cyrus himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus put down the bone in his hand and stood up, speaking directly to Zoro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro snapped out of his daze, understood what Cyrus wanted to do, turned to look at Koshiro and Kuina, then grabbed his three swords and followed Cyrus outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expected one-hit defeat did not happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus treated it as a light workout to digest his food after a big meal, fighting back and forth with the three-sword-wielding Zoro using only one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, he would even use the techniques he had learned from his fight with Koshiro that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wasn't using his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the current Zoro couldn't withstand a single full-powered blow from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The exchange continued late into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus didn't say it was over, and with Zoro's personality, he naturally wouldn't either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Zoro was too tired to even get up and was carried back to the Dojo by Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following days basically followed the same routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, he practiced basics with the Dojo students. In the afternoon, he fought with Koshiro. After returning, he would deal with Zoro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Day after day, it was quite fulfilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were some interludes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's finally starting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus looked at the newspaper in his hand, feeling rather emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina leaned over, curious about what Cyrus was looking at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because Cyrus had saved her, Kuina's attitude toward him had changed, becoming more affectionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this had nothing to do with anything else; it was just a simple, pure kind of closeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro knew that Cyrus would go to the village every few days to get a newspaper and was also curious about what he was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Navy's three new Admirals have officially taken their posts. The former Admiral Sengoku has been promoted to Fleet Admiral. I expect the Navy will be making some big moves next,\" Cyrus said softly, his eyes on the World Economic News's report on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Navy?\" Hearing this, a trace of worry flashed in Koshiro's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these people very strong?\" Kuina asked, looking at the photos in the newspaper with great curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course they're strong. They are all top-tier powerhouses on the seas,\" Cyrus gave an objective assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it has nothing to do with the East Blue. The Navy's focus is still the Grand Line,\" Cyrus said, stroking his chin and glancing at Koshiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, the Four Seas are already under the Navy's control, and there aren't any pirates with very high bounties. The Navy indeed won't invest too many troops here,\" Koshiro nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Revolutionary Army's focus wasn't on the Grand Line, so for now, there was no need to worry about a direct confrontation with the Navy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, Master Koshiro. Today's battle hasn't started yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pensive Koshiro was taken aback, then a bitter look appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Cyrus was really full of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that being said, he naturally wouldn't refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina and Zoro were used to it and didn't follow this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, the utterly exhausted Koshiro did not rest but instead took out a Den Den Mushi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Dragon's deep voice came from the other side of the Den Den Mushi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Koshiro? Is something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know about the Navy's situation, right, Dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter? I am indeed paying attention to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon fell silent for a moment before answering, his attitude toward the matter clearly very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not aimed at the Revolutionary Army, is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry about that. Our opponent right now is the World Government. The Navy is more focused on pirates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro breathed a sigh of relief. \"That's for the best. Right, the Navy can't spare more troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. So, is there anything else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon clearly had things to do and was ready to end the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, there's one more thing. It's about Cyrus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.097Z",1,"novelbin.me","086b7056b0935c34cae8f2af19611fe5c44f8a0cfa72200c61a7217f21e7bcfc","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-26","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-24",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]