[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever":3,"chapter-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","One Piece: Starting with Shanks' Severed Arm",{"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},2215514,3907,"Chapter 14: The Devil Fruit User Appears","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Past six in the afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final stage was ready, and in the large dojo dedicated to the competition, spectators were entering the seats on all four sides one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was packed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting roughly, there were at least two thousand people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first row on the south side, seven luxurious seats were lined up. The people sitting there were all around fifty or sixty years old, wearing kendo uniforms, looking calm and composed, with quite an aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are those the masters of the Seven Great Dojos?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano lifted the curtain of the locker room and peeked over. \"Do you recognize them all? Have they changed compared to five years ago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junichi shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s still them, not a single one changed. The gray-haired one in the middle, and the two next to him, were all my father’s closest friends back then. They had a bond of life and death in their youth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truth be told, only the two on the far right ever had conflicts. As for the others, I remember their relationship with my father was quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, aside from those two with bad relationships, the betrayal of the others seems even stranger, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano pinched his chin. \"It’s indeed eerie, making me feel a bit scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human hearts are fickle, but they can't do a 540-degree somersault in one second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this sea, only one kind of power can achieve this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The power of the devil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only... what kind of Devil Fruit could achieve this level?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junichi suddenly said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the opponent’s locker room. The edge of the curtain was lifted at some point, revealing half of a fox mask, staring at them without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, it had been staring at Junichi the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I always feel like this person is very concerned about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano glanced at his little brother. \"When you fought him this afternoon, did you feel any familiar aura from him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to, but I flew out right after bowing, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember to fly slower next time; maybe you’ll be able to smell it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You really, really know how to hurt people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time quickly reached seven o'clock sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Asakura Island Kendo Tournament Dojo! Welcome, everyone, to the finals of this year’s Kendo Tournament!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the spotlight, the host stepped onto the ring in the center of the dojo to begin the warm-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finally introduced the two dark horses, especially mentioning that Siano came from the Sakuraba Dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers broke out in many areas of the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after five years, and despite the various efforts of the Seven Great Dojos to erase traces, many people still remembered the peak glory of the Sakuraba Dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the former master, Sakuraba Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the most famous swordsman on Asakura Island and the founder of the Kendo Tournament, he had been an idol worshipped by many local residents for over a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to these chaotic discussions, Junichi’s expression was complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s your turn to go up, Boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the wall clock and reminded him in a low voice, his right hand fumbling in his pocket for a while before pulling out a pale pink candy and stuffing it into Siano’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakura soft candy. When I was a kid, I would follow my father to big occasions and always get so nervous my hands and feet would tremble. Father would buy me this candy, and chewing on it would make me feel much better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just two thousand people; does that count as a big occasion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?! Doesn't this count?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, country kids really have no experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano tore open the wrapper and put the sakura candy into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a filling; I like it.\" He chewed, grabbed his bamboo sword, and before stepping out of the locker room, looked at Junichi one last time and smiled. \"No encouragement? No 'good luck' or anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I believe in you,\" Junichi said very seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano was slightly stunned, then grinned. \"Coincidentally, I never do things that disappoint people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Swish!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain was lifted, and the spotlight suddenly hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the mountain-shaking cheers of thousands of spectators, Siano looked calm and strode onto the central ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano bowed slightly as a courtesy and performed a standard starting stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having practiced swordsmanship for over a year, he hadn't mastered any flashy moves, but he knew these superficial things that kept up appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a long while, he didn't see White Fox bow in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party stood there like a statue, motionless, without any reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this guy doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he suddenly heard the other party’s low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junichi... how has he been these years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano’s heart shook, and he looked up abruptly, staring at the eyes hidden behind the mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were this close for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the bright light of the spotlight, he could finally see clearly that the man’s pupils were deep purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep purple is rare, but not uncommon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it just so happened...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Junichi’s pupils were also deep purple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who exactly are you to Junichi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano narrowed his eyes. \"Why ask me? Hiding your head and covering your tail—if you really want to know, why not find him and ask him face-to-face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Fox did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just looked up and stared coldly at the Den Den Mushi broadcasting on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what’s the situation? Why have they both stopped?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is he staring at the camera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell! Are they going to fight or not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no movement on the ring for a long time, and the commotion caused by dissatisfaction and complaints in the audience grew louder and louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the wide desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man, who was enjoying the service of beauties in his arms, saw this scene, and his expression changed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the beauties away and stood up, his palms pressed on the table, staring fixedly at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he crazy... at such a critical moment, what does he want to do! What is he trying to pull!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall, thin figure on the screen still stood there motionless, staring quietly at the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very ominous premonition gradually arose in the middle-aged man’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, Mr. Carpenter, what’s wrong? Don't be so excited. Getting angry is bad for your health. Come, let me have another drink with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blonde beauty on his right side acted coquettishly and picked up two glasses of sherry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out! All of you, get out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Bang!* He swept his arm, smashing the wine glasses on the floor. The roar scared the beauties, who retreated in terror and huddled in the corner of the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a knock on the door, and a bodyguard opened a crack in the door suspiciously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Carpenter, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare the carriage... No! Tell the driver to bring my motorcycle downstairs! I want to get to the competition site at the fastest speed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Carpenter\" quickly put on his trench coat and hat, and surrounded by several bodyguards, pushed open the door and strode toward the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engine roared, and the modified jet motorcycle sped away, crushing the fallen cherry blossoms on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery and buildings on both sides changed rapidly. \"Carpenter\" gripped the gold-plated handlebars tightly, his face under the wide-brimmed black hat as gloomy as water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter) ===== CHAPTER 17 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1275,"2026-06-17T09:04:16.852Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","81dda9fdb7344ad4c6885bef7463ab8631cf85054094c1058fd213b33098e925","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-15","one-piece-starting-by-finding-red-haired-s-sever-chapter-13",139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-starting-with-shanks-severed-arm-cover.jpg"]