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

Chapter 293 The Pirate Prince and the Sabaody Archipelago

at the same time.

Forest No. 17, outside the Sabaody Archipelago.

On an extremely luxurious ship, Cavendish sat gracefully on the deck.

He flipped through the magazines and periodicals his subordinates had collected, but his expression gradually froze, even becoming distorted with jealousy.

"Gawain, the most promising pirate supernova knight on the sea! Gawain, the most idol-like pirate knight in the Grand Line!"

"Knight Gawain has appeared on the Grand Line and may enter the New World via the Sabaody Archipelago, which could very well have a strong impact on the rule of the Four Emperors!"

"Queen Ilucia has publicly stated that if Gawain is interested, he would like to spend the night with him!"

"He might be the one who slew the Golden Lion... Knight Gawain!"

Magazines and periodicals with sensational headlines slid through Cavendish's hands, only to be torn to shreds in his rage.

The reason for this is that, without exception, these magazines all featured news about Gawain on their front page, while Cavendish was ignored and only occupied a small portion of the article.

Gawain was like a shattered star in the sky, overshadowing all the pirates of his time. Unfortunately, Cavendish was also one of the rising stars whose light was obscured.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

"All this popularity, this attention, this fervent gaze should have belonged to me!"

Cavendish let out a few defiant cries.

He still remembers.

Just two weeks ago, when I arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, all the front-page headlines were about the pirate prince and the glamorous supernova.

But now all of this has been taken away by Gawain, how can he accept this?!

"I'm going to kill that guy!"

"Absolutely!"

The deputy standing nearby broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.
"Captain, that guy is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Going against him will only bring a lot of unnecessary trouble."

"Moreover, I've also heard rumors that it wasn't the Navy that killed Shiki in Water Seven, but rather the knight Gawain."

"If this rumor is true, even you might not be a match for that guy!"

"absurd!"

Cavendish shook his head.

months ago.

He had seen the Golden Lion's ship from afar on the Grand Line and had also witnessed that man make his move.

That kind of power that can turn the world upside down has transcended the human dimension and is comparable to that of gods.

He couldn't believe or accept that a man almost the same age as himself possessed the power to defeat the Golden Lion.

Not to mention that someone like Shiki couldn't even escape and was killed on the spot.

"In this era, there may be someone who can defeat the Golden Lion, but there is absolutely no one who can prevent him from even escaping!"

"Actually, Gawain is impossible too!"

laugh--!
There was a crisp sound.

Cavendish drew his longsword from his waist, his eyes flashing with chilling killing intent:
"Only by killing that guy can I regain the world's attention!"

"I am the most dazzling and brilliant supernova!"

The deputy standing to the side hesitated, but ultimately could only swallow his anger and stop trying to dissuade him.

Having followed Cavendish for so long, he naturally knew the latter's temperament and character.

Cavendish possessed the handsome appearance of a nobleman from a legend, and a matching arrogant and willful personality.

In some ways, she can be seen as a gender-swapped version of Boa Hancock.

Such people are arrogant, willful, and have a strong rebellious streak. Once they make up their minds, nothing can change their minds.

However, Cavendish himself possesses immense power, as evidenced by his bounty of nearly 300 million.

But his most dangerous aspect is his hidden second personality, the white horse of the Kamaitachi Castle, who is like Rommel.

Its ghostly speed is so great that even ordinary Observation Haki cannot detect it, and combined with its superb swordsmanship, it is almost impossible to counter.

Along the way, he had slain countless powerful enemies, and the people on the ship trusted his strength to an almost blind degree.

"Even the Seven Warlords of the Sea might not be a match for the captain!"

"After all, most of the Seven Warlords of the Sea had bounties that were not as high as the captain's. Even Knight Gawain only had 248 million bounties."

"The captain's bounty is close to three hundred million Berries!"

Amidst the praise, Cavendish's lips gradually curled into a smile, and the murderous intent in his heart burned ever brighter.
"The Sabaody Archipelago is the only passage to the New World, and that guy will definitely pass through here."

"Then I'll just wait here for him to deliver his own head to my door!"

Say it.

Cavendish flipped through the magazine in his hand, looked at Gawain's equally handsome face, and felt nothing but utter disgust.

He raised his hand and waved.

The papers fluttered down, scattered and swallowed by the waves.

……

……

……

"Has the captain become the most popular pirate this season?!"

Lionheart Knight

More than a month had passed since Gao Wen and his group set off.

Nami and Kalifa lay together on the deck, flipping through the magazine that the messenger bird had just delivered.

The front page headline featured a photo of Gao Wen.

He had a full head of golden hair, wore a suit of jet-black soft armor, and held a gleaming silver longsword. He stood calmly in the middle of the battlefield, his gaze as domineering as a lion that could devour the world.

He possesses both the domineering majesty of top-tier powerhouses like Shiki and Kaido, and a handsome face that these individuals lack.

After carefully examining her, Nami couldn't help but nod:

"To be honest, with our captain's looks, even if he weren't a pirate, those rich ladies in the New World would definitely like him. Now that you mention it... I'm starting to feel like watching a movie."

"I think you're asking for it again!"

Kalifa gave Nami a disapproving look.

She took the magazine from Nami's hand, ran her hand over Gawain's photo, and stroked her flushed cheek with the other:
"To be fair, the editors of these fashion magazines do have good taste, it's just that the captain still can't collect any royalties."

After admiring it carefully, she returned the magazine to Nami and turned to talk about the information regarding the Sabaody Archipelago:

"Speak of it."

"The Sabaody Archipelago is a city built on a sea of ​​trees."

"Although it is close to the Navy Headquarters, its internal forces are deeply entrenched and have far-reaching influence, so even the Navy is extremely cautious when taking action against it."

"This has also led to the development of a thriving gray industry there, with forests numbered 1 to 29 being directly referred to as illegal zones."

"Unsavory industries such as human trafficking and arms dealing are not subject to any restrictions."

"Perhaps the Devil Fruit we've always longed for will be available at the auction there."

Nami's eyes lit up. After checking her own savings and confirming that she had enough funds, she was immediately tempted:

"The coating process for this ship will probably take some time. Shall we go check it out then?"

"Ok!"

Kalifa nodded.

She wanted to gain power that would earn Gawain's approval, and a Devil Fruit was the best way to achieve that. As for the exorbitant price tag of Devil Fruits, often exceeding hundreds of millions...

Just ask Spandam for funding a few more times and you'll have it.

Upgrading your own system with government money—that sounds exciting!
Nami and Gawain discussed their plans, while Gawain and Kuro were also in the captain's cabin, discussing their next steps.

Hey!
Kuro put down his teacup, looked at the sea chart Nami had provided, and after a moment's thought, said, "The safest way is to complete the coating in the Sabaody Archipelago, then enter the New World via Fish-Man Island, but Fish-Man Island..."

Because of his past experience in Cocoyasi Village, Kro's impression of fishmen wasn't very good.

"No problem."

Gawain shook his head:

"Aron's gang is definitely one of the best among the fish-men."

"Contrary to your impression, the vast majority of fishmen are afraid of humans rather than despise them like Arlong."

"The fishmen's situation in the New World is far from good, and they will not provoke trouble under normal circumstances."

"Moreover, with our strength, unless Whitebeard comes in person, Jinbe, the knight of the sea from Fishman Island, can't cause any trouble at all."

Kuro breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to look out the window, his gaze falling on Nami, his expression momentarily complicated.

"I wonder how Nami will feel..."

Gao Wen was taken aback:
"She looks frail, but she is actually stronger than most people on the ship and has a kinder heart."

"She can distinguish right from wrong, and she will not easily take her hatred out on innocent people."

"But let's talk about it when the time comes."

"Our current goal is still to reach the Sabaody Archipelago..."

Om-!
As Gao Wen was speaking, a piercing buzzing sound came from the Kanze Masamune at his waist.

An invisible fighting spirit was rising, as if it were conveying something to Gao Wen!
Kro frowned slightly:
"what happened?!"

"There's someone waiting for me there."

Gao Wen instantly understood, but there was little worry in his eyes, only absolute confidence in his own strength.

He is no longer the same person he was when he first came into this world with nothing; he now has the confidence to face any adversary in this world!
call--!
Outside the porthole, a pirate flag with a round shield as its base fluttered in the wind.

Looking up from the watchtower, Van Oka saw a vast sea of ​​trees slowly emerging, stretching to the horizon.

"The Sabaody Archipelago...we've arrived!"

soon.

The Lionheart Knight docked at Forest 012.

As usual, Akin, Van Augur, and a few others stayed behind to guard the ship.

Franky also stayed behind to inspect the Lionheart Knight. He was also very interested in the coating technology used on pirate ships in the Sabaody Archipelago and planned to take this opportunity to study it carefully.

Nami and Kalifa plan to try their luck at the auction to see if they can acquire the Devil Fruits they desire.

Sanji followed along under the pretense of buying food, but in reality, he was just a super-sized sycophant.

Gao Wen, along with Chloe and Luo, went to the extortion bar.

Although there are many shipwrights in the Sabaody Archipelago who are capable of coating pirate ships, Rayleigh is clearly more trustworthy when it comes to technical skill.

……

at the same time.

Not long after returning to Fishman Island, Hachi, who was preparing to send his improved takoyaki recipe to Xia Qi for a taste, stood frozen in place.

Looking at the familiar pirate flag on the distant sea, he felt a chill run through his body from head to toe.

"Have Gawain and his gang come to take revenge on the fishmen?!"

Xiao Ba opened his mouth, feeling panic and anger, but mostly speechless.

What flashed through his mind was the bloody scene he witnessed when he secretly returned to the Fishman Paradise after Gawain and his gang left.

His former companions, Croobi and Chuo, were killed by humans, and Arlong was even skinned alive.

He should have been furious at the murder of his companion, but after leaving Aaron's gang, he fled alone for a long time, encountering many humans along the way.

People who treat him like livestock, want to sell him into slavery, and even want to taste the fish-man and see what the difference is between him and a fish.

Have.

Those who fear the power and brutal nature of the fish-men keep their distance from him.

Have.

But there are kind people who are willing to help him, give him fresh water and food, and show him the way.

There are also.

He gradually came to understand that the relationship between fish-men and humans was not as Arlong had described.

We are the same.

He only realized this when he looked back at what Aaron and his gang had done to Cocoyasi Village and even the nearby human villages.

Arlong and the humans who came to Fishman Island to poach were the same.

But he no longer had the chance to regret it.

"no!"

"We cannot allow Gawain and his gang to attack our fellow fish-men on Fishman Island. This is a mistake we made, and we should pay for it."

Think of this.

Xiao Ba took a deep breath and prepared to rush out and take responsibility for everything, which would also be a way to give Gao Wen and his gang an explanation.

But recalling Ah Long's past misery, he felt his hands and feet turn cold, he couldn't take a step, and his body was trembling uncontrollably.

All he felt was an unspeakable fear.

"I……"

"correct!"

“Brother Jinbe, he should be able to help me, at least…”

"We cannot allow what happened in Cocoyasi to happen again on Fishman Island."

With this thought in mind, Hachi jumped into the sea and disappeared within a few breaths.

……

Half an hour later.

Inside the extortion bar.

Hawkeye, who had been drinking with Rayleigh, put down his glass and looked out the window as if sensing something.

Behind him, Black Knife Night, who had been increasingly uneasy lately, became extremely agitated at this moment, his low buzzing causing the surrounding drinkers to frequently turn their heads.

Yet no one dared to speak.

Instead, some people, feeling uneasy, couldn't help but get up and leave in a hurry.

A hint of anticipation flashed in Rayleigh's eyes:
“Are you here?!”

"what."

Eagle Eyes' eyes are sharp, like blades, ready to cut through everything in sight.

As his voice faded, the bar's wooden door opened, and three figures slowly stepped inside.

The surroundings were silent, but this silence lasted only a few breaths before it was broken by a startled cry.

"Knight Gawain!"

"A fellow Shichibukai with Hawkeye, the man who is closest to being one of the Four Emperors!"

The patrons, who had been barely able to sit still, suddenly scattered, fleeing in a panic through the back door of the bar, and some even climbed out of the windows.

The two Shichibukai met.

Whatever the reason, what happened next was no longer something they could interfere with.

Do not!
No one on this sea actively interferes in the affairs between the Seven Warlords, especially when both of them are among the best of the Seven Warlords.

Hey!
Gawain pressed one hand against the restless Kanze Masamune at his waist, and also looked up at Hawkeye:
"So that's why this guy has been getting more and more restless since he logged in. Turns out you were waiting for me here."

(End of this chapter)