[{"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-27":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},1297208,1721,"Chapter 27: The Battle Before Departure!","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>Just as the news of Doflamingo becoming a Shichibukai was reported, another invited Shichibukai also set out to sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinbei the \"Knight of the Sea,\" the successor of the Sun Pirates, had also been invited to become a Shichibukai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two might have been appointed one after the other, but the Marines may have announced them at the same time, or perhaps the news simply hadn't broken earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus stared at the newspapers laid out side by side in front of him, his chin propped on his hand, a dazed look in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina and Zoro, both a year older now, crept up quietly from behind Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them struck in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without turning his head, Cyrus rapped his left hand backward twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both cried out in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's Armament Haki-infused noogies quickly raised large lumps on their foreheads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up in their eyes as they looked at Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he had made them cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that Cyrus's hits were really, really painful, and they couldn't help it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe I've taught you this before. Don't shout when you attack. You're just alerting your opponent,\" Cyrus said in a calm tone without turning his head, his eyes never leaving the newspaper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a swordsman! I'm going to become the world's greatest swordsman!\" Zoro yelled, clutching his forehead and raising his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina held her forehead, looking at Cyrus with teary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's why you create a bunch of flashy names for your moves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's retort made Cyrus turn his head, a warm smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon seeing Cyrus's smile, Zoro subconsciously took several steps back, watching Cyrus warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the noogie arrived on schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zoro could even react, Cyrus's knuckles had already rapped the spot on his forehead between his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hollow thud echoed, and a lump the size of a bird's egg quickly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro winced in pain, but his face still wore a stubborn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I need to teach you how to respect your Senpai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus cracked his knuckles, producing a crisp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zoro swallowed hard and quietly shuffled his feet backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm the Senpai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly feeling that two steps back was a safe distance, Zoro tilted his head up slightly to retort, but his eyes remained glued to Cyrus's knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus struck again, but this time, Zoro tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro's current reaction speed was no match for Cyrus, but he had indeed dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus retracted his hand and sat down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His efforts during this time had not been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Cyrus looked at Kuina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't argue with you!\" Sensing Cyrus's gaze on her, Kuina subconsciously took half a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she sensed a dangerous aura and immediately tilted her head back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noogie aimed at her forehead scraped past the bridge of her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her nose stung, and Kuina's vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears obscured her sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, the beginnings of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus nodded in satisfaction, his eyes sizing up the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from those born with powerful Observation Haki, awakening it at eleven or twelve years old should be considered the mark of a genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, his own contributions were indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain from an attack enhanced with Armament Haki was quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus walked back to the table and picked up the two newspapers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two, who were clutching their heads with tears streaming down their faces, both jolted when they heard Cyrus's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you running away, you jerk? I haven't even beaten you yet,\" Zoro shouted, raising his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, if he dared to speak like that, Cyrus would definitely not let him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro naturally knew this, so he was on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this time, Cyrus, who turned to look at him, simply shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll find time to come back and visit. Of course, it's also possible that you and I will meet somewhere else on the seas in the future,\" Cyrus said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? Didn't you say before that you still needed to improve a lot more?\" Kuina, forgetting her tears, asked with some urgency, staring at the two shiny lumps on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew from her father that Cyrus would be leaving Shimotsuki Village, but this was too sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought Cyrus would stay in Shimotsuki Village for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To save someone,\" Cyrus said in a relaxed tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoro and Kuina were both stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Save someone?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the two of them simultaneously imagined that Cyrus had an extremely tragic past, that a relative had been kidnapped, and that he had come to Shimotsuki Village to get stronger before going back to rescue his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it your family?\" Kuina asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll help you!\" Zoro shouted, clenching his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Cyrus looked at the expressions on the two kids' faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you two misunderstanding something? The person I'm going to save is a stranger,\" Cyrus said after a moment's thought, rubbing his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? A stranger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were stunned again, unable to figure out what trick Cyrus was playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Zoro was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no why. I just feel like saving them, so I'm going to. There's no need for so many whys,\" Cyrus said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Cyrus waved his hand and walked past the two, leaving them to stare at each other in bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later, Cyrus and Koshiro sat facing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro looked at Cyrus. He also felt that Cyrus's departure was a bit abrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I've learned what I needed. But I won't stop improving my strength in the future. However, before I leave, let's have a real fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Cyrus spoke, his expression became sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Koshiro!\" He called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Koshiro's expression stiffened, and he looked at Cyrus in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus had always addressed him as \"Dojo Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Cyrus knew that the guidance Koshiro had given him during this time had long surpassed the value of nine million Belly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, having a top-tier master swordsman as a sparring partner for so long was of immeasurable value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, he had awakened both Observation and Armament Haki here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus was naturally not someone who didn't know how to appreciate a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koshiro was silent for a moment before nodding in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina and Zoro, who had followed them, were about to speak when Cyrus turned to look at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't take you two this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Zoro retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat, you ask too many questions. You can't even block my knuckles,\" Cyrus said with a dismissive pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins instantly bulged on Zoro's forehead, and he glared fiercely at Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he noticed Cyrus's gaze fall on his forehead, Zoro swallowed hard and composed his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't mess with him, can't mess with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's get ready. Kuina, take Zoro to the village to buy some groceries,\" Koshiro said, turning to the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze fell on Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Cyrus stood up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, he returned carrying his longsword, En, and left with Koshiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina and Zoro watched the two depart until their figures disappeared from sight before snapping back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where on earth is Cyrus going?\" Kuina said, her face full of reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows? Going to save a stranger, and for no reason at that. 'Just feel like saving them, so I'm going to.' So childish!\" Zoro said, crossing his arms like a little adult.\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.097Z",1,"novelbin.me","9cafcda3aea58c108ced2024781148fbfde86c6392929eba76cbb23e991b9af0","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-28","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-26",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]