How can I become the Pirate King if you don’t work hard?.

Chapter 280 Invincible Body
"And according to our latest intelligence, the person behind the martial arts tournament is none other than Knight Gawain!"

Tezzolo frowned slightly and took the newspaper from Baccarat.

Open it and take a look.

The first thing you see is a young, handsome man with an indescribable air of charisma.

It was none other than Gawain, who had appeared in Water Seven.

just.

Looking at the face in the newspaper, Tezzolo's eyes held a hint of indescribable contempt.

"Under such circumstances, it is astonishing that some of the Seven Warlords of the Sea would respond to the World Government's call and risk their lives to become its henchmen."

He not only watched the movie based on Gao Wen, but was also one of the financial backers of the film company.

Even the fact that the film was able to be filmed and released normally was partly due to Tezzolo's behind-the-scenes efforts.

He saw a reflection of his past self in Gawain, the protagonist of the story.

A powerless man, forced by tyranny, loses his beloved – an experience almost entirely mirroring Tesoro's past as a slave.

He had thought that Gawain should be the one who understood his existence best, but now it seemed that was not the case.

"Even after going through that past, even though that woman gave her life to keep this guy alive, what she ultimately got in return was..."

"Another loyal dog of the World Government?!"

"He forgot his lover, but I won't!"

Baccarat opened his mouth, looking at Tezzolo before him, but what came to mind were the countless treasures Tezzolo had sent to Mary Geoise over the years.

What makes you different from him?
Baccarat ultimately did not say these words.

She's just a pirate, currently working for Tesoro, and all she's after is treasure. Naturally, she wouldn't offend her sugar daddy for that.

"Boss, should we halt our plan to win the martial arts tournament, or...?"

"No!"

Snapped!
Tezzolo closed the newspaper in his hand.

After taking a deep breath, he regained his usual calm and ruthless demeanor.

Although Tezzo's initial dream was to pursue music and become a world-renowned superstar, people's talents often do not go in the direction they expect.

His real talent lies in business.

Therefore, even though he was extremely angry at the moment, he calmed down when he saw the tangible benefits.

With money, I can buy everything!
I must never have to experience losing Stella like that again!
"Change of strategy!"

"Giving up the idea of ​​completely controlling the martial arts tournament is impossible, and Knight Gawain will not easily relinquish it."

"We chose to invest and use the martial arts tournament platform to extract betting revenue from around the world."

"Understood, boss."

Baccarat placed a hand on his chest, bowed to Tezzolo, and was about to turn and leave when he heard Tezzolo's voice:

"By the way, don't show that movie."

Bakara was taken aback, somewhat confused.

"The movie adapted from the story of the knight Gawain."

"Yes!"

……

……

……

The Grand Line stretches endlessly to the horizon, with glaciers seemingly endless.

The survivors of Water Seven struggled forward along the glacier.

call--!
A messenger bird flew across the sky, dropping a newspaper and taking a few banknotes from Gawain before flapping its wings again to fly to its next target.

"Lionheart Knight..."

Gao Wen glanced at the title displayed on the front page of the newspaper, and after briefly scanning the content of the report, a playful smile crept onto his lips.

The report stated that a naval admiral joined forces to kill the Golden Lion.

"But whether it's the title he changed without authorization, or the way he deliberately showed the through-and-through knife wound on Shiki's chest in the photo, it all implies that it wasn't a Marine Admiral who killed Shiki, but me."

"Morgans isn't willing to be a tool of the World Government either."

"Are they afraid to resist directly, so this is the only way they can choose?"

"Ah."

After a soft chuckle, Gao Wen lost interest in the report and casually handed it to Fujitora beside him.

"Forehead……"

Fujitora paused for a moment, raising his hand but leaving it hanging in mid-air.

Accepting the call is not an option, nor is refusing it.

No.

Giving this thing to a blind person is a bit impolite, isn't it?

"give it to me."

Kro gave Gawain a disgruntled look, snatched the newspaper from him, and barely eased Fujitora's embarrassment. He then changed the subject:
"Speaking of which, it's really unexpected that someone like Akainu would make such a decision."

"After all, seeing one's dearest friend fall before one's eyes would move anyone, even Peng En..."

Gao Wen didn't continue.

He suddenly remembered T-Bone's original fate: to die a few years later at the hands of the civilians he had been protecting.

Compared to that, dying in Water Seven would be far more heroic, at least one wouldn't experience such grief, nor would one's long-held belief in justice waver.

but.

Given T-Bone's personality, even if he knew those people harbored ill intentions towards him, he probably wouldn't waver in the slightest.

Gawain rarely showed respect for people, especially in this world on the verge of chaos, but T-Bone was undoubtedly an exception.

He was just too pure.

This is a man who truly embodies the knightly code, even though he has now renounced his knighthood.

"He is a true knight, a man with a great will."

Fujitora's tone carried an indescribable respect and regret:
"It was my fault that I was unable to reach Water Seven sooner and save that man's life."

"It's not your fault."

Gao Wen shook his head.

No more words.

A few days ago, after leaving Water Seven, Gawain's original plan was to find the Raven, storm into the New World, and find a place to stay in Britannias.

Unfortunately it backfired.

A storm completely destroyed the Raven's propulsion system, and even the keel was broken.

Without even conducting a detailed inspection, Lucci glanced at the ship and declared it beyond repair; it had reached its limit.

Given the current conditions, it's not very realistic to tow it away.

Gawain simply set the Raven ablaze, then left with his men, intending to find another way at the nearest port.

Just then, Fujitora invited Gawain to escort the civilians to the next port with him, and Gawain agreed without hesitation.

That's why we have the scene we see today.

However, the biggest problem facing Gawain right now is the pirate ship.

The New World is undoubtedly the most dangerous sea in the world.

This danger comes not only from the powerful figures gathered here, who are now divided into four factions, but also from the diverse and extreme weather patterns of the new world, which are completely unscientific.

Ordinary ships simply cannot navigate normally in these waters; even the Raven would likely struggle to keep up. "This is a real problem..."

"but."

"A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise."

"Most of the shipwrights from Water 7 survived, so we can ask them to build a pirate ship that can sail in the New World."

"As for funds, Ravenport has plenty."

Think of this.

Having a clear idea of ​​what to do next, Gao Wen focused his attention on the system panel.

During this period, everyone was mostly fighting in Water 7 and didn't have much time to train, so their growth in other areas was not significant, except for a noticeable increase in Conqueror's Haki.

[Conqueror's Haki - LV-5: 10189/50000 (Super Armor)]

After the battle with Shiki, Gawain reaped nearly 10,000 more Conqueror's Haki experience points at an astonishing speed.

It's just that for Conqueror's Haki to improve so significantly again, it's unknown how many battles it will take.

And it's unlikely that there will be another opportunity like Water Seven, where I could face off against legendary powerhouses like Big Mom, Wang Zhi, and Golden Lion.

but.

With Gawain's current power, it's no exaggeration to say that the world is so vast that he can go anywhere.

Gao Wen's mind gradually calmed down, and he no longer felt the urgency he had felt due to his own lack of strength.

His posture and gaze were much more composed than before.

In Fujitora's words, Gawain possessed an additional aura—the aura of a strong person who controls everything!
This gave him more leeway in planning his future actions, allowing him the leisure to escort the civilians away with Fujitora.

After all, I had to get to the next port, so I treated this trip as a way to relax.

Moreover, Gao Wen also had his own selfish motives.

Fujitora's current combat strength is very close to that of his Dressrosa era.

If Gao Wen could accept it, it would be a great help to him.

However, the chances are slim.

After a brief hesitation, Gawain chose "Overlord's Haki" as the first term offered.

He couldn't see the specific effects of the "Peerless" technique, and it carried certain risks; it might bring huge profits, or it might not fit his fighting style.

But when it comes to invincible bodies, he's an expert.

He had played many action games, all of which had a super armor setting, which simply means that you are immune to control effects but not to damage.

While the abilities of the Overlord Body differed somewhat from Gawain's expectations, they were largely similar.

There is only one thing that grants immunity to superhuman strength: the direct interference of Devil Fruits on the body.

Furthermore, this immunity does not require Gawain to actively activate it; it will remain passively effective indefinitely.

Fujitora's Heavy-Heavy Fruit can no longer affect Gawain, but it can still be used on Gawain's clothes or the knife in his hand.

This means that the immune system can directly interfere, but it cannot interfere indirectly.

Although powerful Haki can dispel the control effects of Devil Fruits, there are still some special abilities that are exceptions. Once hit, they will lose the ability to resist and become puppets or targets.

Gawain naturally had no opportunity to test these abilities, but he was almost certain that these nearly unsolvable abilities were probably ineffective against him as well.

In other words, even with the strong control of the Empress's Love-Love Fruit, Gawain wouldn't eat it after awakening his Invincible Body.

"The impact of this ability is greater than I imagined."

"My combat power is now close to its limit. I am almost fearless in head-on combat. What I really need to guard against are strong control abilities like the Love Love Fruit."

"The Overlord Body helped me fill the last gap in my strength. From now on, these little tricks will be meaningless to me."

"The only way to win me over is through direct confrontation, but who has the confidence to win me over through direct confrontation?!"

"and many more……"

"Full-time invulnerability, immune to hard crowd control, fast start-up, high damage, wide-area AOE, and a second phase in demon form..."

"This template is starting to look more and more like a game boss?!"

Think of this.

Gawain's expression was somewhat strange, but suddenly he heard Kro's voice in his ear:

"Hey~ Gawain, what are you thinking?!"

Kro and Gawain walked side by side, glancing back every now and then.

His gaze fell on the man and bear at the back of the crowd, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips:
"That guy has been keeping an eye on you ever since he left Water Seven. He probably wants to get on board."

"Speaking of which, he is the companion that Bepo has been waiting for all along, and he also has considerable talent."

Gao Wen did not turn around, and said calmly:

Things that are too easily obtained are often not cherished. Let's wait for him to ask for them.

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……

Luo and Bepo walked side by side, following behind the crowd.

In the past few days, Luo has figured out Bepo's changes and is even more certain that he must board Gawain's ship.

This man is not only powerful himself, but his methods of training his subordinates are also exceptional.

It's true that Shiki schemed against Law, but he also devoted himself wholeheartedly to Law's development. Yet, even under these circumstances, Law's growth rate was still slower than Bepo's.

Even though he hadn't touched Bepo's body, he knew that beneath the other's loose coat lay an exaggerated weight of several tons.

Spiritual practice should be integrated into daily life; this was the first lesson Luo learned!
The raging bear that appeared in Water Seven a few days ago left a deep psychological scar on Law. Even though they had never fought, he knew that he was probably no match for Bepo in that state.

The key point is that only a month passed between Bepo's disappearance and his reappearance in Water 7, yet he has already grown to this level?!

Even Luo himself wouldn't dare to imagine it; wouldn't it take three years to become a Martial Sea General and five years to become a General Emperor?!

“Mr. Gao Wen values ​​your talent highly and had previously invited me to join him on board.”

Bepo looked at his exaggeratedly flared arms, his eyes filled with an indescribable determination:
"With my recommendation, you shouldn't have any problem getting on the ship."

"What exactly are you thinking right now?!"

"I've had enough of that feeling of helplessness when Pekin and Xia Qi fall in front of me and I can't do anything about it. I never want to experience it again."

"On Mr. Gawain's ship, we can get the power to protect our companions, and here, there is even a ship's doctor who shares your ideals!"

"A ship's doctor who shares my ideals?"

Luo instantly became interested:
"What's the meaning?!"

"Chopper, the doctor of the Gawain Pirates!"

Bepo's eyes held a hint of unspoken longing:
"His understanding of medicine and doctors has transcended this era, and he is even able to break free from the limitations of the identity of a doctor, looking at the world from a completely new perspective and with completely new ideas!"

"I owe my current level entirely to Dr. Chopper's guidance."

Glug—!
Luo swallowed hard, almost unable to resist speaking to Gao Wen and making his request.

He didn't know about other things, but he had witnessed Bepo's transformation firsthand. To achieve this level of progress in just one month...

No!

I must hold back!

Things that are too easily obtained are often not cherished, much less valued!

Even if I have to give up One Piece and join Gawain's faction, I want to become a key figure in it, not a marginalized and dispensable existence.

Luo gripped his long sword tightly and spoke with difficulty:

"I...I'll think about it some more."

"After all, Bepo, you know, One Piece has always been my dream. How could I be willing to give it up like this?"

(End of this chapter)