[{"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-62":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},1297364,1721,"Chapter 62: You're Not So Tough!","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>\"Ice Age!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Cyrus who was charging out wreathed in flames, Aokiji raised his hand and unleashed his ultimate move, but his target wasn't Cyrus; it was the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the frost froze the entire surface of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the boat Robin was on was frozen solid on the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin looked at the frozen sea, despair flashing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he fail?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she thought this, flames ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"City Scorching Flames!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Cyrus in his normal state, this move was a huge drain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since he had decided to go all out against Aokiji, there was no need to hold anything back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless flames burned. The frost created by the sea, under these violently fluctuating flames, also began to melt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he realized the temperature of his flames wasn't high enough, Cyrus had already changed his methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames were in a constant state of rapid Flowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intense movement raised the temperature significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our fight. It's not appropriate to drag others into it!\" Cyrus said, looking at Aokiji, his sword clashing against the frost-condensed blade in a contest of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your tone is quite arrogant, kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji was also a little amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually heard a lot about Cyrus from Garp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after coming to the West Blue, Garp had mentioned him during their communications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he was too young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And seemingly a bit too arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I'll teach him that there's always someone stronger in this world, and not to be blindly arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Ball!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several ice balls condensed in Aokiji's left hand and flew toward Cyrus's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice balls passed right through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Cyrus's left hand, a violently spinning, condensed fireball smashed toward Aokiji's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fists and feet collided, and the massive sound echoed far and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have to hold back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a clash, Cyrus was knocked back, but a smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go all out. Let me see the true power of a Navy Admiral. And let me see how far I am from you all now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What an unlikable kid!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji pressed his forehead, looking troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was starting to regret it now. He shouldn't have shown himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the probing exchange just now, he had a rough understanding of Cyrus's strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, protecting Robin wouldn't be a problem, as long as someone of his level didn't interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this guy seemed to have other intentions for Robin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his wrist, sending out two ice spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus sidestepped to avoid them. On one of the dodged ice spears, Aokiji's body emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A foot wrapped in Armament Haki struck Cyrus's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's figure, trailing flames, fell from the sky and crashed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with Armament Haki hardening, that kick had taken off nearly twenty of his health points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was probably the first real attack the guy had made since the fight began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus looked at Aokiji who had landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji, however, looked at Cyrus with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something's not right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't held back with that kick. How was this guy completely fine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least on the surface, he looked completely fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miscalculation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji hesitated, wondering if his previous assessment had been wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A good strike!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he planned to activate his indomitable will in this battle, Cyrus had no intention of being a passive punching bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames coiled around his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Armament Haki-wrapped blade, due to the influx of too much flame, had fiery patterns coursing over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fading Sun Hell Garment!\" Cyrus's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his body was already becoming difficult to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The super-condensed flames distorted the air around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extreme temperature even caused the sea surface to evaporate rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boats and cargo at the nearby pier instantly caught fire and then burned fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By pushing his abilities and Haki without regard for the cost, Cyrus had forced himself into this state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The consequence of this recklessness was that his health was dropping on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His natural regeneration could no longer keep up with this consumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji's expression was grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed an immense threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame and Frost were natural counters to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had actually been handling it quite easily before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Cyrus was also a Logia Type, the gap in their ability usage was still vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that the indistinct, distorted figure behind the air, warped by the extreme heat, could truly injure him—or perhaps even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost condensed on Aokiji's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chill spread, blocking the encroaching high temperatures and flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame and Frost were locked in a frantic struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji's mouth opened slightly, wisps of cold air escaping from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I underestimated you!\" Aokiji's expression was grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's get serious!\" Cyrus's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had even faded, his body, wreathed in terrifying flames, seemed to teleport, appearing before Aokiji with a long tail of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying blade slashed down at Aokiji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Flame and Frost collided, white steam had no sooner appeared than it was either vaporized or turned into ice crystals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's sword-wielding figure was frozen in Frost, but Aokiji's expression did not relax in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice lasted only for a moment before it exploded, and with it, even more intense flames erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wildly Flowing flames burned the very air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji's Armament Haki-clad right leg collided with Cyrus's flaming right leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were sent flying back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji slid back, stopping only after several dozen meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus did much the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that single exchange, they were evenly matched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough. You're pretty strong, kid. Looks like I can't stop you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aokiji looked at the figure still wreathed in flames and waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't here to kill anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid was clearly fighting with his life on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a state, even if he did nothing, the kid would be finished after a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won't do. We haven't decided a winner yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's voice rang out as a series of Flame Slashes shot toward Aokiji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sidestepping the slashes, Aokiji felt a headache coming on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid seemed to be a stubborn one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, he might as well end this quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Aokiji moved, his figure appearing behind Cyrus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Glove!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost gathered on his fist as he aimed a punch at the top of Cyrus's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the fist could land, Cyrus's body suddenly dispersed into flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me teach you something. When fighting an opponent of equal strength, don't use your Elemental Transformation so casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changing his fist to a palm, Aokiji swatted to the side, striking the flames directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cyrus's figure was sent flying sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He plunged his longsword into the ground, sliding for over a hundred meters before crashing into the cliff wall behind him and finally coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should be about enough,\" Aokiji thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he saw the figure prop himself up with his sword and get to his feet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not so tough either!\" Cyrus's exasperated voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>",1193,"2026-06-05T17:57:20.375Z",1,"novelbin.me","451e7b84e1c21d8f6529bff0a9928fcbd5ad5a0d045d29bb24ca315572ffa508","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-222","one-piece-bounty-hunter-king-chapter-221",263,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-bounty-hunter-king-cover.jpg"]