[{"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-99":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},2156152,3595,"Chapter 99: Return to Headquarters","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>Vander Decken quickly pushed his underlings toward Ain and ran for his life on his four legs!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain showed her twin blades without changing her expression, held them in a reverse grip, and slashed in a cross. The four pirates blocking her path were killed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing the screams from behind, Vander Decken felt a shock and increased his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Run, run for your life! Don't look back!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was the only thought in Vander Decken’s mind. He now understood that the talk of seeking a husband for Shirahoshi and the Marines leaving Fish-Man Island were all smoke screens to lure him into the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is this what the Marines are Move Move Like? It seems a bit different from what he imagined!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s a good thing he hadn't been roaming the sea; otherwise, his entire army would have been wiped out long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Huff, huff~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hiding behind a coral tree, Vander Decken gasped for air, his heart pounding. Looking at the gap in the wall not far away, a surge of strength gradually welled up in his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't die. Only by living could he marry Shirahoshi, control that power to command Sea Kings, and reach the pinnacle of his fish-man life!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sneaking a look around to confirm no one was following, Vander Decken rushed toward the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Two-Sword Style: Reverse Spin Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two sword lights flashed. Vander Decken felt a pain in his legs, and then his four legs lost all sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah? Ahhhhh! It hurts so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Vander Decken’s four legs had been severed by Ain in one strike. Now, only his upper body could move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't kill me! I surrender!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain remained unmoved and was just about to kill him when she suddenly stopped and asked in a low voice: \"Are you a Devil Fruit user?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, I am a user!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain nodded thoughtfully and then severed Vander Decken’s arms. Another miserable cry of pain followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Tie him up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shirahoshi Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Done?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain nodded with a smile: \"Very easily!\" Then Ain ran to Shirahoshi’s side and said with a smile: \"Little Shirahoshi, you never have to live in the Hard-Shell Tower again! Are you happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shirahoshi looked at Ain in surprise: \"Really! Will that bad guy never come to bully me again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain said firmly: \"Of course. I believe your father will definitely not let him off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Sister Ain!\" Shirahoshi happily hugged Ain and spun around in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And indeed, after Neptune learned that Vander Decken IX had been captured, he happily threw him into prison, intending to find a time to execute him and eliminate the threat forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then he immediately apologized to all the residents of Fish-Man Island, explaining the ins and outs of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After that, Fish-Man Island was completely fine. For this, Karl even wrote a diary entry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 12th, seventh day on Fish-Man Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matters on Fish-Man Island have basically come to an end. I plan to use the remaining time to familiarize myself with my powers to avoid dealing with an unpredictable future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 13th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mermaid Cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 14th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mermaid Cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 15th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mermaid Cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 16th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ain discovered I went to the Mermaid Cafe every day. After comforting her well, I snuck off to the Mermaid Cafe once she wasn't angry anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 17th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl, oh Karl! How could you be so degenerate? Are the young ladies at the Mermaid Cafe that tempting? Don't forget you’re a Marine; what about practicing justice?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I can't go on Move Move Like this. From today on, I will have nothing to do with gambling or vice!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That’s right, I’m not going to the Mermaid Cafe anymore!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 18th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mermaid Cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>January 19th.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mermaid Cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>February 2nd, 28th day on Fish-Man Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tomorrow I return to Marine Headquarters. There won't be many chances to come back in the future, so I’ll go to the Mermaid Cafe one last time!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the return journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl sat in the lounge, staring blankly at the ceiling. At this moment, he actually felt a sense of relief that transcended the mundane.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Smoker, stop smoking that damn cigar of yours. The whole room is full of smoke. If you aren't choked, I am!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Smoker shook his head helplessly. With a snap of his fingers, all the smoke returned to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You guy, is the coffee made by mermaids really that good? If Headquarters hadn't urged us, you probably wouldn't have been ready to leave, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl let out a long sigh: \"You wouldn't understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, did Headquarters say what the mission is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl shook his head: \"Not clear. In any case, let’s go back first and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Marineford, Fleet Admiral’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I really didn't expect that there was actually another story behind Queen Otohime’s death! You kid didn't know Hody Jones was a problem early on, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl shook his head: \"How could that be! Who told him to jump out himself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, this is something I found at Hody Jones’s stronghold. It’s said to be a treasure of Fish-Man Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl placed a full bag of E.S. Energy Steroids on Sengoku’s desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Eh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sengoku picked up a black and red capsule and frowned: \"What kind of medicine is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl scratched his head: \"Something Move Move Like an enhancement drug! This thing can temporarily increase human physique, but the side effects...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Sengoku said with pleasant surprise: \"Doesn't that work the same as your ability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, let me finish. This kind of drug can indeed significantly improve physical functions in the short term; strength, speed, and endurance will all be greatly enhanced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But this is at the cost of lifespan, and the stronger the person’s own strength, the worse the effect of this drug.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl had eaten one when he was bored; it reduced his lifespan by three days, but the effect was mediocre.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Upon hearing that the side effect was a reduction in lifespan, Sengoku immediately lost interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is that so! Then this drug, it doesn't seem very good. You handed it to me, are you wanting the Marine Science Unit to study it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl nodded: \"Correct. Although this drug has flaws, if it were handed over to Dr. Vegapunk to study, there might be surprises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fine, I’ll arrange it when the time comes.\" After saying this, Sengoku handed a bounty poster and some documents to Karl. \"Take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl took the bounty poster. The man on the poster was wearing a Marine uniform, had a broad chin similar to Whitebeard’s, and golden-brown hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Marine traitor, Gasparde.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sengoku nodded: \"He was originally a Marine Ensign at Headquarters. During a mission, he suddenly rebelled, killed his colleagues, and stole a warship to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl, who was flipping through the documents, looked up and said: \"For a Devil Fruit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Correct. This Gasparde has seriously affected the reputation of the Marines. I want you to bring him to justice as soon as possible. He must not be allowed to remain at large.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl nodded: \"Mission guaranteed. By the way, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, this is a specialty senbei from Fish-Man Island. It’s very delicious. I brought it specifically for you to taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sengoku revealed a smile: \"Hahaha, good kid, you have a heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After accepting the senbei, Sengoku looked around vigilantly and secretly hid the senbei in a hidden corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Karl’s strange gaze, Sengoku explained: \"I have no choice. That bastard Garp always runs over here to scavenge. I have no choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Karl: You two really have a complicated relationship!\u003C\u002Fp>",1271,"2026-06-16T20:20:51.518Z","2026-06-17T08:56:49.806Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3df440acf8f652c43782a1ade8016f9777f5816c3a77a8ef12f53b048eb52097","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-100","one-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-chapter-98",397,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-i-grow-stronger-by-slacking-off-as-a-n-cover.jpg"]