[{"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-261":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},1297179,1721,"Chapter 261: Great Battle and Recruitment! Kaido Retreats","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-261",261,"\u003Cp>\"Super Gravity Blade!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho sword, imbued with Armament Haki, shot toward Kaido once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Kaido's level, standard Flying Slashes from a Great Swordsman lacked effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When facing an opponent of this caliber, a swordsman needed to engage in close combat with Haki-infused strikes to inflict real damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this excluded certain masters capable of unleashing special slashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roaring Thunder Eight Trigrams!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swinging his spiked club overhead, Kaido wrapped the weapon in Conqueror's Haki, thick black lightning crackling across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An enhanced Thunder Bagua surged toward Issho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gravity-amplified blade clashed with the Emperor's weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive recoil sent Issho flying diagonally into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kaido plummeted toward the ocean following the collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stabilizing himself mid-air, Issho used his Observation Haki to 'see' the Emperor crash into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaido swung his spiked club, stirring up powerful air currents that swept up the seawater to form a massive waterspout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho breathed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battling Kaido was exhausting; every move demanded his absolute focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor's physical strength and raw power were overwhelming, to say nothing of that terrifying Conqueror's Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bright side, Issho had already witnessed even greater Haki and power from Cyrus, so Kaido's display made the swordsman feel that surviving this wasn't impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Issho had no intention of continuing the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunities to knock the beast into the sea were rare, and Kaido would surely be more cautious to avoid falling into the ocean from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no matter how robust his physique, he remained a Devil Fruit user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, Issho raised his sword horizontally, exerting immense gravity on the surrounding ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water stirred up by Kaido's club halted, then plummeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only the churning waters but the surging waves around them sank, creating a massive depression in the sea surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compressed force caused the sea to collapse, rushing toward the cavity Kaido had created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Issho wasn't finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword again, directing his gravitational pull toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mere moments, the sky turned crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrage of meteorites descended at incredible speeds, targeting Kaido's location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just one, but several.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As seawater surged back to fill the void, Kaido's figure vanished beneath the crushing waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issho hovered in the sky, watching the surface below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the meteorites were about to strike, the ocean erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conqueror's Haki radiated without restraint, and a towering figure wrapped in black lightning burst forth from the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure shot upward like a black bolt of lightning, piercing through the falling meteors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flash of dark energy, the space rocks exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing this through his Haki, Issho felt a headache coming on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The number of monsters on the seas is staggering.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Cyrus's existence had raised Issho's psychological threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black lightning continued its ascent, destroying the remaining meteors and scattering countless burning fragments across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaido's roaring laughter echoed from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having face-tanked multiple meteors, the Emperor appeared completely unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rested his spiked club on his shoulder, looking down at Issho floating below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're quite impressive, you bastard!\" Kaido's voice rumbled like distant thunder. \"So, how about joining my crew?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Issho could respond, the Emperor extended the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The offer made Issho frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he hadn't already joined the Hunter Guild, he would never become a pirate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising his sword horizontally in a reverse grip, Issho coated the blade in dense Armament Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we continue, scum?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Issho's battle stance, Kaido's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through their fierce exchange, Kaido understood this unknown swordsman was no ordinary opponent to be dismissed. E\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ven though the blind man hadn't displayed Conqueror's Haki, his powerful Paramecia development and formidable Haki made him a troublesome adversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching a decisive outcome wouldn't be achievable in a short time under these aerial conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a line of fire cut across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure emerged from the flames, and an orange-red blade wrapped in Conqueror's Haki appeared right before Kaido.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, the Emperor swung his spiked club in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black lightning erupted between the two weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pure clash of King's Haki erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the figure that had arrived, Issho swung his sword in a circular motion to dispel his gravity field before sheathing the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you come here to die?\" Amidst the black lightning, Cyrus—wreathed in flames—fixed his eyes on Kaido.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flame Demon, Cyrus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping his spiked club with both hands, Kaido glared at the figure within the flames, his tone grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Sun God!\" Cyrus retorted, exerting overwhelming force through his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the kinetic momentum transmitted through their clashing weapons, Kaido created distance between himself and Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repelling the Emperor, Cyrus didn't pursue. Instead, he glanced down at Issho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like I didn't arrive too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. Any later and this old man would have been preparing to retreat,\" Issho responded, turning his blind eyes upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough. Although Kaido's strength is considerable, if you decided to leave, he couldn't stop you.\" Cyrus rested his red, crystal-like longsword on his shoulder, turning his gaze back to Kaido.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, changing opponents!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Changing opponents?' Kaido's eyes scrutinized Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's presence was indeed formidable—stronger than the blind man below, and possessing Conqueror's Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he wasn't currently displaying the overwhelming, world-breaking power witnessed at the Red Line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, that continent-splitting sword strike had been genuine. Kaido maintained utmost vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus lifted Flame from his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire surrounding him surged before converging entirely into the sword in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a dazzling red gem, the blade grew radiant with intense crimson light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this concentration of energy, Kaido's expression shifted uncertainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief consideration, the Emperor reached his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's true capabilities remained unclear, and the blind man below was no weak opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A two-on-one aerial battle was highly disadvantageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he intended to test Cyrus's strength, this wasn't the right place or time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaido raised his arms and swung his Haki-imbued spiked club with crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adamantine Bullet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After unleashing a powerful shockwave with his club, Kaido's body expanded, transforming back into a massive azure dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fiery blast spewed from the dragon's maw to cover his retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the Emperor turned and fled into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swatting away the incoming shockwave, Cyrus sidestepped to evade the breath attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Kaido fly away, Cyrus considered pursuing but decided against it, instead descending toward Issho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read 40 chapters ahead and support me on patreon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>patreon (.)com\u002FNewbietranslator\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.376Z",1,"novelbin.me","72e82d8621faf08f11f9699973666c23d690d65b11a74d5cb7d0ff1c03dbaf2a","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-262","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-260",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]