[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-starting-as-a-navy-captain-i-get-stron":3,"chapter-one-piece-starting-as-a-navy-captain-i-get-stron-one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-198":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","One Piece: Starting as a Navy Captain, I Grow Stronger by Slacking Off",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2156251,3595,"Chapter 198","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-198",198,"\u003Cp>Hmm, it's a bit lackluster—tasteless to eat, but a pity to discard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were changed to a forest or a city, this skill would be invincible. But a desert? There aren't many desert climates in the entire ocean; it would only be useful in Alabasta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it's a free skill, so why not take it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl waved his hand: \"Don't be so agitated. You should feel fortunate, because I'm not here to hold you accountable today. Otherwise, you wouldn't even be qualified to stand here and talk to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile revealed a cruel smile: \"Oh? Such big words. You're just a Navy hero; do you think I'm afraid of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, a sand vortex appeared in Crocodile's palm, and he looked at Karl with ill intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl glanced indifferently at the sand vortex in Crocodile's palm and said in a low voice: \"The one looking for you isn't me; it's the World Government. I'm just here to remind you. Someone will naturally contact you in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Karl drew Raven and stabbed toward Crocodile Move Move Like lightning. By the time Crocodile reacted and wanted to counterattack, Karl had already retracted Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl walked behind Crocodile. A human-shaped cutout of the wall behind him fell off. Karl stood at the gap and looked back at Crocodile: \"Nice ability, but unfortunately, tsk tsk tsk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Crocodile could finish, Karl had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile swallowed hard. Only then did he realize that his back was soaked with cold sweat, and beads of sweat the size of beans were dripping onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn Navy... one day...\" \"Brrr-brrr-brrr...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crocodile turned his head to look at the desk not far away. That Den Den Mushi, it seemed to be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Crocodile. What do you want with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice Admiral Karl has already spoken with you. He told us that the series of events in Alabasta were all orchestrated by you, is that correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, you believe him just because of his words? What, are you trying to find an excuse to strip me of my Seven Warlords title?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no, you misunderstand. We just have a small matter we'd Move Move Like to ask for your help with...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi spoke, Crocodile's gaze became increasingly grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal family of Alabasta was actually the descendant of one of the twenty kings who founded the World Government! He had never heard of this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the Navy showed up as soon as he started executing his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by telling me this? So what if they are descendants of the twenty kings? What does that have to do with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, fine. Regardless of who started the rebellion in Alabasta, our only request is to make it a bit more lively and put some pressure on King Cobra. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if I don't understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crocodile, you must understand that if you don't sit in the Seven Warlords position, there are plenty of people who want to. You'd better think it over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the call hung up. Crocodile stared fixedly at the Den Den Mushi, falling into deep silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that, they just wanted him to be a pawn?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guhahaha, hehehahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding! Series quest [Don't Hit Your Own People 5\u002F7] completed. Obtained [Desert Affinity]\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to say, after getting this skill, Karl immediately felt much more comfortable. The hot climate seemed unable to affect him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the attribute bonus provided by [Desert Affinity], Karl felt it was also very significant. After all, at his level, every 1% increase was a huge improvement, let alone 5%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad it can't be permanent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Aokiji were also a Seven Warlord, maybe he could get [Polar Affinity]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Tamarisque, the next steps were simple: board the ship, set sail, and return to Navy Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that on the way home, Karl received an unexpected call. It turned out that Dragon was ready to put the Holy Light Shells and Holy Healing Shells on the market and invited him to attend the auction at Sabaody Archipelago tomorrow night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl calculated the time; it would take exactly one day to get from Alabasta back to Navy Headquarters, so he could just stop by Sabaody Archipelago on the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day later, Sabaody Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys head back to Navy Headquarters to rest. I have some business at Sabaody Archipelago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well, sir. We'll head back first. You take care... er, have fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl nodded, turned, and left, heading straight for the lawless zone of Sabaody Archipelago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the last time he came, it was much more dilapidated. It seemed the disappearance of a large number of wealthy patrons had a significant impact on the business of Sabaody Archipelago; he didn't see many people along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, do you want to buy slaves? Buy one get one free! Don't miss this opportunity, it won't come again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl touched his face again. Oh, he was wearing a mask, so that was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Why aren't slaves selling now? Even buy one get one free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peddler sighed: \"It's all because of that God Enel. If it weren't for his attack on Mary Geoise, why would our slaves be unsellable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unsellable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Now the demand for slaves in Mary Geoise has dropped significantly. In the past, there weren't enough slaves to sell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These slaves have to eat and drink while locked in cells. Every day they stay is money lost. It's really not easy for us! My lord, buy some slaves! Help us out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl was suddenly torn between laughing and crying. Did the loss of a few dozen Celestial Dragons really have such a big impact?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was true. The impact of the Mary Geoise attack was far more profound than Karl had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take this year's Heavenly Tribute, for example. In the past, a large portion of the Heavenly Tribute was handed over for the enjoyment of the World Nobles. After the Mary Geoise attack, many Celestial Dragons died, so the money that needed to be distributed to them decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount distributed to the Navy as military funds increased. No wonder Sengoku had been smiling much more since the last collection of the Heavenly Tribute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there were all the downstream black industries related to the Celestial Dragons, such as rare treasures, human trafficking, and contraband. Business was almost cut in half. Even the auction house on Grove 1 wasn't doing well. One can imagine how much the lack of wealthy patrons affected these black industries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This just confirmed Karl's previous statement: without trade, there is no harm. When trade decreases, the harm naturally decreases as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't realistic to completely eradicate it for now, but Karl was already very satisfied with achieving this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl drew the Thunder Rain from his waist and held it against the peddler's neck, taking off his mask at the same time: \"I am Vice Admiral Karl of the Navy Headquarters. You are under arrest for human trafficking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you still have a chance to make amends...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-16T20:20:51.518Z","2026-06-16T20:55:40.462Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","9dd4ae6c572848c14a99696951583d16857f0ac4dbcadf986b8c6541911514b4","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-199","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-197",397,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-cover.jpg"]