[{"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-234":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},2156287,3595,"Chapter 234: Giving Advice","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-234",234,"\u003Cp>\"The power of the World Government is far greater than you imagine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, you should be able to feel that Fleet Admiral Sengoku and the others are very supportive of you becoming the next Fleet Admiral, but they never tell you clearly. Do you know why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan looked at Karl seriously: \"The World Government?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Not bad. Even Fleet Admiral Sengoku only has the right to recommend the next Fleet Admiral; he doesn't have the right to appoint. Who will be the next Fleet Admiral mainly depends on the World Government’s intention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Although Sakazuki doesn't have as many supporters in the Navy as you, he is highly valued by the World Government. This is also his biggest advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to the original plot, Aokiji had already prepared to become Fleet Admiral and was just waiting for the official announcement. As a result, the World Government notified that there would be a duel, and whoever won would be the next Fleet Admiral.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl felt it was very outrageous. For a Fleet Admiral, strength is important, but not that important, because no matter how strong you are, you have to guard Navy Headquarters, becoming a \"bound spirit,\" and basically have no chance to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So for the vast majority of the Navy, whether the Fleet Admiral is the strongest in the Navy is not important. What’s more important is the Fleet Admiral’s philosophy, stance, whether they can lead the Navy further, and whether they can maintain the Navy’s image of justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From the large number of resignations in the Navy after Akainu took office in the original plot, it can be seen that Akainu’s philosophy was too extreme, and any Navy officer with a bit of pursuit couldn't accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Aokiji was a bit more gentle than Akainu in this regard. Even if limited by the World Government, he wouldn't drag the entire Navy onto the World Government’s big ship and head toward an aggressive and extreme path.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then you mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl said faintly: \"Merit. You must have merit that crushes Sakazuki’s, so that you can shut the World Government up and become the undisputed candidate for Fleet Admiral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Merit. How could Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan not know the importance of merit? But where could he find merit that could crush Sakazuki’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You make it sound easy, but merit isn't that easy to get. You don't want me to rush into a Yonko’s territory and fight them to the death, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl’s mouth curled up slightly: \"Rest assured, the opportunity will come soon. It won't be too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at Karl’s mysterious smile, Aokiji was slightly stunned. Karl’s words must have a deeper meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His mind immediately recalled the Navy’s recent movements...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You mean, the Whitebeard Pirates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl nodded: \"Not bad. The opportunity lies with the Whitebeard Pirates. You should know that Whitebeard is old and his days are numbered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But it wouldn't make sense for him to die on the Moby Dick or at the hands of pirates. Therefore, he must die at the hands of the Navy. This means there must be a battle between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And this battle is your chance to perform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan was silent for a long time, then took a deep breath and said: \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then the atmosphere became cold. Ain, who had been a mute for a long time, quickly smiled and said: \"Don't just sit there! Come, come, eat, eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain picked up a piece of meat and stuffed it into Karl’s mouth: \"Karl, try this, this is delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Karl, you’ve been an Admiral candidate for a few years, right? Maybe it won't be long before I have to call you Admiral White Raven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl swallowed the food in his mouth and waved his hand: \"That’s all groundless. In the future, there will only be one Admiral candidate. Gion-sister, Chaton, aren't they also Admiral candidates?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, although they are Admiral candidates Move Move Like you, you are different from them. You are a Navy hero, your strength is obvious to all. If we have to choose one of the three of you to become an Admiral, I think no one would not choose you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl grinned and said modestly: \"I don't care. It’s better if I become an Admiral, but it doesn't matter if I don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are really open-minded...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just kidding, what can he do if he’s not open-minded? Mainly, Karl has no interest in the Admiral position right now, or rather, he has interest, but not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One is that the boost brought to him by daily rewards is already negligible. Becoming an Admiral would only allow him to get one more enhancement card every day, which is better than nothing for him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Besides, becoming an Admiral still means listening to the Fleet Admiral’s orders. To put it bluntly, he’s still a wage earner. It’s just that he has more power and it sounds better.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unless he could be given a Fleet Admiral position, then Karl would have some interest. That way he could at least do something big.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For example, making the Navy an independent institution or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But that’s just wishful thinking. After all, Karl is only 31 years old, which is considered the youngest among Vice Admirals. Becoming an Admiral is already an unprecedented feat, and becoming Fleet Admiral is basically impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So, can Karl not be open-minded?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as they were about to break up, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan suddenly said: \"Karl, do you think there is a possibility that when everyone thinks I am about to become the next Fleet Admiral, the World Government will still interfere, for example, making Sakazuki and me have a duel or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>*Pfft!*~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, Karl spat out his tea, looking at Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan in shock. Good guy, Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, you thick-browed guy, you’ve actually developed Observation Haki to the point of predicting the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Is it impossible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl shook his head: \"No, on the contrary, I think it’s very likely. But this method will undoubtedly make you and Sakazuki completely fall out, so I think it’s just the World Government’s last resort, but you must also be prepared to fight Sakazuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, is that so? *Phew*~ I know. Thank you, Karl. It’s truly rewarding to chat with you for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl waved his hand: \"Sigh, just saying it casually, don't take it seriously! If you go outside and talk nonsense, I won't admit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha, understood, understood. Since that’s the case, let’s stop here for today. Ain, Karl, I’m leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl and Ain waved goodbye with a smile. Karl suddenly realized something and shouted loudly: \"Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Admiral Kuzan, you didn't pay the bill!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What are you shouting for? Admiral Aokiji already paid the bill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh? Is that so? I thought he wanted to eat a free meal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain held her forehead helplessly. Sometimes she really couldn't guess what Karl was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, was what you said to Admiral Aokiji today serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl didn't answer Ain’s question, but asked back: \"Do you want Admiral Akainu to become the next Fleet Admiral?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain was slightly stunned. Seeming to think of what Akainu would look Move Move Like after becoming Fleet Admiral, she couldn't help but shake her head: \"Forget it, Admiral Akainu is too serious, I don't Move Move Like him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then you Move Move Like Aokiji?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain rolled her eyes at Karl: \"Asking the obvious, I Move Move Like you, okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1279,"2026-06-16T20:20:52.563Z","2026-06-17T08:56:49.806Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d415ffcdc13d72179d636b9c0d0ecb46fc432a9e7752b691ae5d8f314bbd91d7","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-235","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-233",397,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-cover.jpg"]