[{"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-with-picking-up-shanks-severe-chapter-137":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},2215658,3907,"Chapter 137","one-piece-starting-with-picking-up-shanks-severe-chapter-137",137,"\u003Cp>A little past seven in the morning, the sun had already risen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grayish-white fog, however, still shrouded Kuraigana Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump, thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was drenched in sweat, his burly body sprinting through the forest; every step he took made the ground tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just finished his morning training and was preparing to return to the castle to have breakfast with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he suddenly seemed to notice something, his footsteps pausing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening roar erupted from the side, and immediately after, a huge black shadow lunged out of the thick fog!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Baboon King!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It held a massive broadsword very similar to Hawk-Eye's Black Blade Yoru, baring its fangs, its face full of defiant rage, and it slashed violently at Jack's back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really have no memory, coming back again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack grinned, neither dodging nor evading, and raised his right arm, letting the sharp blade strike his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the crisp sound of metal clashing, the Baboon King's broadsword was actually bounced off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on Jack's arm, only a shallow white mark remained, which quickly vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect that, did you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack turned around, proudly hammering his chest, \"With your level of attack, even if I don't transform into my Mammoth form, you can't do anything to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms, chest, and even the skin all over his body were currently covered in a layer of pitch-black Armament Haki, as thick as ink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Except for internal destruction, which is a bit hard to learn and I haven't mastered yet, I've mastered all the other three: infusion, hardening, and emission! You'd better just go all out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can do this move too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of astonishment crossed the Baboon King's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it quickly adjusted its stance, roared, and slashed again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, its sword momentum was even sharper, its speed suddenly increased, and what was even more eye-catching was that the blade was also stained with a pitch-black luster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it knew Armament Haki too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack's figure suddenly blurred, and the Baboon King's blade slashed through empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you looking, idiot? Over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack's voice came from the side; he displayed an agility completely disproportionate to his massive body, dodging easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar, roar, roar!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baboon King was completely enraged; it swung its giant sword frantically, its offensive coming like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jack seemed to have seen through every one of its moves in advance, easily dodging and weaving, occasionally using Armament Haki to take hits head-on, and taking the opportunity to counterattack with a few punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, delightful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack became more and more excited as he fought; the results of these two months of bitter training were finally being verified at this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first fought this big baboon, if he didn't transform into his Mammoth form, he would have been beaten until he couldn't fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had mastered both types of Haki, and his physical techniques had also greatly improved; even in his weakest human form, he could play with this Baboon King like a monkey!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two fought for a long time, and before they knew it, the sky had already brightened completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was unscathed, while the Baboon King had become bruised and battered. It was on the verge of tears, finally realizing that the silly human in front of it was far from what he had been before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wanted to run, Jack would use \"Shave,\" suddenly appearing in front of it with a swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it wanted to fight, Jack would act like a child with a playful heart, not in a hurry to end it, but instead teasing it endlessly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was torture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a low, quiet, mature woman's voice suddenly sounded from above:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't you played enough, Jack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, pink petals danced, and a giant human hand suddenly grew out, instantly stained with a pitch-black luster, and slapped the Baboon King hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tres Fleur: Gigantesco Mano: SPANK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baboon King had no power to fight back, screaming as it flew high into the air, turning into a shooting star on the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And above the sky, a slender figure with wings growing from her ribs slowly descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she stepped on the ground, the two wings made of countless palms dissipated with a rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Sister Robin.\" Jack scratched his head, \"Why, why did you come over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin glanced at him faintly, \"Breakfast is already prepared, and everyone has been waiting for half an hour, but you still haven't arrived. Everyone thought you had encountered danger, but when I came over to look, someone was playing happily with a monkey like a three-year-old child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh? Has it been half an hour already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was shocked; he had actually made his seniors wait for so long. He hurriedly started running, \"I'll head over immediately. Thank you for the reminder, Big Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Jack's retreating back, Robin rubbed her chin, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haki and physical techniques have been trained to this level; what truly enviable talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She herself seemed to have been completely left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories from two months ago flashed back in her mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Robin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, at the dinner table, the black-haired boy sitting opposite her had his cheeks stuffed full, and suddenly looked up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to learn Haki too? When I teach Jack every day, I can guide you as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haki?\" Robin smiled and tilted her head, showing a look of genuine interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Don't you think your fruit's development path is slightly off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy said with a grin, \"It's too flashy! Although it looks good... but in my opinion, it's better to improve your Haki and physical techniques; direct and straightforward is more powerful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Flower-Flower Fruit can grow fists anywhere you can see. Let's take an example: think about it, what would happen if someone like Garp mastered your ability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let that Marine, Mr. Garp, eat the Flower-Flower Fruit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ara, that sounds terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right! The Flower-Flower Fruit is clearly very compatible with physical techniques and fist fighting! I can teach you all of this. Once you master it, if you run into any World Government people blocking and harassing you, even CP0, you could beat them all down with a few punches and kicks yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, the initiative is in your hands; it doesn't matter if you don't learn. You're an archaeologist, not a main combatant! And everyone else is standing in front!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, that's right, don't worry, Sister Robin, as a partner, I will protect you!\" A certain orange-haired girl immediately raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk, forget about your amateur skills, Nami. Sister Robin is much stronger than you. Once we enter the New World, any random person proficient in Haki could beat you down with a few punches and kicks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waaaaah, damn it, we're both Logia users, why are you acting like you're so much stronger than me, Nojiko!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My bounty is only ten thousand times higher than yours; I'm really not much stronger. Anyway, I've known Armament Haki for a long time, and I'm currently working hard to master Observation Haki too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rest of that is fine, but why do you have to mention the bounty, wuwuwu... damn it, if I had known, I would have practiced fist fighting when I was a kid. Big Brother, include me in the training from now on; I want to start practicing Haki too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The idea is worth encouraging.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siano glanced at her and added mercilessly, \"But your pitiful physique isn't qualified at all, is it? If you want to become stronger, you still have to start by practicing the most basic physical techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory flashback was interrupted, and her thoughts returned to the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if infected by that laughter, Robin couldn't help but reveal a faint smile. She looked up at the castle looming in the fog in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, since even Nami, who was used to being lazy, had proposed starting to train and become stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she fall behind? Naturally, she was also inspired, and from that day on, she started practicing physical techniques and Haki with Siano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she hadn't made any progress in Observation Haki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had mastered the two most practical Six Styles, \"Shave\" and \"Moon Walk,\" and in terms of Armament Haki, she had already learned the techniques of infusion and hardening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the unique aspects of the Flower-Flower Fruit, her strength could be said to have increased by a large margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to Jack, there was still quite a gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This simple-minded kid seemed to have put all his talent points into physical techniques; his strength was the fastest-growing among all the crew members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the current crew, except for the Vice-Captain Kuina, almost no one had complete confidence that they could win a one-on-one fight against Jack head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep working hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin wasn't discouraged. No matter what, if she went to the New World now, she at least wouldn't be someone holding everyone back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Estimating that Jack was almost there, she grew two wings on her back again and flew toward the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jack arrived at the castle gate, a familiar figure was sitting cross-legged on the open-air balcony on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The Vice-Captain of the Fallen Adventure Group, Kuina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young swordswoman was meditating with her eyes closed, Wado Ichimonji laid horizontally across her knees. The morning breeze blew past, ruffling the bangs on her forehead, but it failed to distract her in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack immediately felt guilty, a drop of cold sweat seeping from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Boss Siano, the person he respected most was this Vice-Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Sister Kuina was usually stern and serious, and her swordsmanship was unfathomable. Over the past two months, even though he had been improving rapidly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time the crew sparred with each other, he would still be easily defeated by Kuina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That swordsmanship, sharp as a gale, had already reached complete mastery; with one swing, it felt like she could cut through anything, and even his Mammoth form couldn't take more than a few hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had gotten to the point where Jack didn't dare to spar with Kuina recently; he had a bit of psychological trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, I hope she's not angry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack swallowed, slowed his pace, and snuck into the door, fearing he would disturb the person on the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indifferent voice came from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack stiffened and slowly looked up, meeting Kuina's calm, water-like eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vi-Vice-Captain Kuina...\" He gave a dry laugh, \"Good morning, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the period of secluded bitter training, there are regulations for everyone's three meals and daily routine. Violators will be punished according to the situation. That was the agreement, you haven't forgotten, have you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina said faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\" Jack lowered his head, dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're half an hour late. Today's training plan is doubled, and you must finish before bedtime. In addition, you are responsible for all the cleaning for the next two days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that... nothing else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack immediately grinned again; this level of punishment was completely acceptable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already had some foundation in Armament Haki before landing on the island, so I'm not surprised you've mastered it to this level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina glanced at him and continued, \"I didn't expect that after only ten days without sparring, you've also mastered Observation Haki so proficiently. That Baboon King's swordsmanship is quite superb, yet all its attacks were predicted by you and couldn't hit you at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, you flatter me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was a bit smug from the praise, but suddenly reacted, staring at Kuina in astonishment, \"Eh? Big Sister Robin hasn't returned yet, how did you know... hiss, is it Observation Haki?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina's expression remained calm, \"My Observation Haki, although not as strong as Boss Siano's, which can easily cover a metropolis like Water 7, can still easily detect any movement in a small place like Kuraigana Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too humble, Vice-Captain Kuina!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From so far away, she could still roughly grasp the battle situation deep in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mastery of Observation Haki was too terrifying; it was far beyond his own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bit of pride that had just risen in Jack's heart immediately subsided, and he looked at Kuina with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young swordswoman also rose gracefully, climbed over the railing, descended from the balcony, and gently pushed open the castle gate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go in. Boss Siano contacted me via Den Den Mushi last night and entrusted me with a few things. I'm going to hold a meeting during this breakfast to convey them to everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Vice-Captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin also rushed back. All the crew members lined up along the long table, everyone was present, but the figure in the main seat at the very front was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice-Captain, you just said Boss Siano contacted you via Den Den Mushi?\" Jack couldn't help but ask, \"Is he still in seclusion on the seabed and hasn't come out yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting from the day they landed on Kuraigana Island, everyone had been in seclusion here for exactly 70 days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first 40 days, Boss Siano had lived, eaten, and trained on the island just like the other crew members, and would also set aside about two hours every day to guide the crew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for the last 30 days, which was exactly a month ago, Boss Siano's new moves seemed to have been mastered, and he started focusing on improving his physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ordinary environment could no longer provide enough pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Boss Siano simply took that Poneglyph, along with enough fresh water and dry rations, to the seabed nearly 10,000 meters deep, where he ate, drank, lived, and slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also entrusted the responsibility of supervising and guiding the crew's training to Kuina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way, he could both use the immense pressure of the seabed to temper his physique and go all out in an environment where no one would disturb him, without any reservations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to be in seclusion for a whole month, isn't that too scary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living in the 10,000-meter deep sea without sunlight—Jack shuddered just thinking about it; even if he were a Fish-Man, he couldn't take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina sat in the seat closest to the empty main seat, picked up her knife and fork, and while cutting her fried fish fillet, said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, it's almost over. Boss Siano's estimate is that he will come out of seclusion tomorrow. That is to say, at the latest, we will set sail and leave this island before dark tomorrow. That is also the reason why I called this meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head to look at Nami, \"The Log Pose is fully charged, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's been ready for a long time, Sister Kuina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami smiled and raised her fair wrist, showing the glass ball she was wearing, \"It was fully charged about ten days ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to 70 days ago, she had some traces of muscle from her training. Although she wasn't qualified to practice Haki yet, she had put some effort into her physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, her basic qualities in all aspects had improved quite a bit, and among the Six Styles, she had learned \"Shave\" and \"Moon Walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina nodded and looked to her right, \"Smoker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we really are setting off in the next few days? It seems my premonition was correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker had almost finished eating. He casually put down the Iceberg notebook in his hand and leisurely lit two cigars, \"I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I took time yesterday to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the Fallen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had long been proficient in both types of Haki, but because he had been left in a place like the East Blue, he had become quite rusty. Over the past two months, by practicing every day, he had managed to pick it back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of his spare time was basically all spent on studying the shipwright notebook that Iceberg had left him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months passed in a flash, and now, he had completely upgraded from a half-baked amateur to a reliable shipwright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fist smashed hard onto his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!!!\" Smoker covered the three-layered bump on his head, tears almost coming out. He turned his head in a rage, \"What are you doing, Nojiko!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? No smoking at the dinner table, did you forget!\" Nojiko roared with sharp teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't like he did it out of habit because he was feeling smug for a moment... Smoker couldn't refute her and obediently extinguished his cigars, but he felt a bit aggrieved as he touched the bump on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black hand was too heavy; she was practically like a female Tyrannosaurus Rex. This guy's fist fighting and strength had improved quite a bit during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had actually mastered Observation Haki, plus her increasingly proficient Snow-Snow Fruit ability; he didn't know who would win if they fought now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeff the old man knew how to control his strength better when he kicked me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker muttered, then suddenly realized something. He looked at the empty seat beside him and looked up, puzzled, \"Eh, where's Zeff the old man? He was just next to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He went to the kitchen to get strawberry milk for Rice Cake,\" Nami shrugged and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\" Smoker just nodded, then suddenly widened his eyes, \"For who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rice Cake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't it be for Gin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did that little fur ball also like drinking strawberry milk?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I'm saying, you guy, you've been too immersed in books during this time; you didn't even notice that Rice Cake evolved again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old voice came, and Zeff brought a large basin of strawberry milk and placed it under the chair at the very end. Behind him followed a small white dog wearing a golden collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Image]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the milk basin was set down, the small white dog excitedly barked \"Woof woof\" and pounced on it, drinking it in big gulps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Rice Cake?!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker's mouth hung open, \"Evolved again... no, wait, can it evolve from a cat into a puppy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami squatted down and stroked the puppy's head, \"Anyway, it's cute no matter what. Maybe in the future, it can change into all sorts of species, and might even evolve to look like a human!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human? How is that possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker was speechless at Nami's train of thought. He looked at the puppy and rubbed his chin, lost in thought, \"So, are there now two dogs on the ship that like strawberry milk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, he was swept away and crashed heavily against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin had appeared behind his chair at some point, retracting his claws with an unfriendly expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What two dogs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am the Wolf King, a wolf!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss... how did your strength also increase so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoker was grimacing in pain. He finally climbed up and was about to say something when he saw Kuina suddenly push back her chair and stand up, looking up at the distant sky with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Sister Kuina?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nami also noticed and hurriedly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something... is coming this way, and it's very fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's getting closer and closer; it's heading straight for this island!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuina's expression was cold. She placed her right hand on the hilt of Wado Ichimonji and was the first to rush out. The others looked at each other and immediately followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distant sky, a black shadow was approaching at an extremely high speed. It was vaguely discernible as a massive figure, with its arms crossed over its chest, seemingly protecting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could see clearly, the black shadow had already traced an arc and crashed heavily into the open space in front of the castle, kicking up a cloud of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled. After the dust settled, everyone finally saw the appearance of the person who had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a burly man wearing a bear-ear hat. His body was covered in cuts and wounds, and blood was dripping constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have lost consciousness long ago; after falling to the ground, he remained motionless. In his arms, he was still holding a small figure wearing a bright green dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, please help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing people watching, the little girl raised her tear-stained face, her voice trembling, \"No matter who you are, can you help save Mr. Bear? That devil, that devil is already about to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, a strange laugh suddenly came from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufufufufu... you ran quite fast, big guy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pink feather coat fluttered in the wind. Doflamingo descended from the sky, stepping on transparent strings, his mouth grinning, laughing wantonly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, with the strings I attached long ago, it's impossible for you to escape my tracking. This place will be your burial ground!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3526,"2026-06-17T09:11:17.866Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4276457dc7a4ff31847f2e2a6c7e2a615a55e9159f59bcd5c052973fbe895983","one-piece-starting-with-picking-up-shanks-severe-chapter-138","one-piece-starting-with-picking-up-shanks-severe-chapter-136",139,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fone-piece-starting-with-shanks-severed-arm-cover.jpg"]