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

Chapter 302 We were ready to fight to the death, why did Your Majesty surrender first?
"What's the meaning?!"

Cavendish asked, puzzled.

Gao Wen began to explain:
"Have you heard of a martial arts tournament?!"

Before Cavendish could speak, the other prisoners jumped in to answer.

"Isn't that obvious?!"

"More than a year ago, the largest martial arts competition in the East China Sea attracted the attention of almost the entire world!"

"Countless strong individuals compete on the same stage to determine the strongest person, who will then enjoy flowers, applause, fame, and fortune!"

"Wait, you are..."

One of the pirates looked at Kuro next to Gawain and felt that he looked very familiar.

He rubbed his eyes, and after confirming that he wasn't seeing things, his voice suddenly rose a few decibels:
"Hundred Plans, Kro!"

"The winner of the previous martial arts tournament!"

The pirate's eyes gleamed with admiration, his face filled with worship.

He even forgot that he had been captured by Kro, and acted like a fanatical fan.

"Am I hallucinating?!"

"You...you are my favorite contestant!"

"Excuse my bluntness, but in the first martial arts tournament, you were the true number one. Ghost King was only able to be ranked alongside you because of the rules."

"However, you two disappeared after the first martial arts tournament. I didn't expect you to become Knight Gawain's right and left hands?!"

"The winner of the martial arts tournament, the right-hand man of Gawain, the strongest new generation pirate knight, this is truly..."

"So cool!"

The people around him looked at Kro with admiration.

Clearly, they had followed the first martial arts tournament and were even huge fans of both Kroakin and Kim.

Cavendish, clearly displeased, curled his lip and said dismissively:
"If I had participated in the first edition, the person who would have enjoyed that glory, being surrounded and cheered by countless fans, would have been..."

Halfway through.

Cavendish's pupils contracted, and he abruptly turned to look at Gawain:

"You're the one controlling the martial arts tournament?!"

The fish... took the bait!

Gawain's lips curled slightly as he said:

"That's right, the East China Sea Martial Arts Tournament was my doing."

"And it's not just the East China Sea. The second Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin, with branch venues set up in the four seas, as well as the Grand Line finals battlefield!"

"The second edition will attract far more attention than the first!"

"If you can win the championship..."

As Gawain spoke, Cavendish's breathing grew heavier.

"Flowers, applause, attention, front-page headlines... you name it!"

Gao Wen nodded and continued to paint a rosy picture:

"And this is just the beginning. Once I've established myself in the New World, I will open up new arenas there."

"The selection process across the four seas, the semi-finals of the Grand Line, and the finals of the New World."

"By then, the martial arts tournament will become the grandest and most popular martial arts competition in the world!"

"And you will become the hottest star in the martial arts tournament, and even leave your name in the Hall of Fame forever."

"Just like Croakin in the past and the cat-man brothers, Bon Clay, who are super popular in the East Blue now!"

Cavendish swallowed hard and instinctively gripped the hem of his clothes.

What he saw before him was himself in the finals of the martial arts tournament, dominating the field, defeating all his opponents, holding flowers, enjoying the cheers of the crowd, and stepping onto the podium!
By then, newspapers all over the world will be filled with news about me, and everyone will be able to see my magnificent presence!
hiss--!
What need is there for One Piece? This is my One Piece!

"I promise you!"

Cavendish nodded emphatically, afraid that Gawain would regret it.

Chloe's lips twitched, and she couldn't help but mutter:

"You didn't even ask us what our conditions were..."

"I'll do anything as long as it doesn't hurt my teammates. After all, winning the crown on that world-renowned stage is my life's pursuit!"

Cavendish couldn't help but start imagining his future.

I'm incredibly excited about the upcoming martial arts tournament!
Gao Wen nodded slightly:

"Very good, from today onwards you are all on the same side, and I will make you the new pillar of the martial arts tournament!"

Cavendish nodded emphatically, staring at Gawain with starry eyes:

"No problem, Captain, you are my greatest benefactor. From now on, anyone who wants to harm you will have to get past me first!"

The deputy standing to the side, seeing his sycophantic behavior, didn't know where to begin complaining.

Just a few days ago, they acted like they wanted to tear Gawain, the knight, apart alive. Now they've completely changed their tune. Where is your dignity as a strongman?!

asshole!

His eye twitched, and he couldn't help but reach out and cover his eyes.

But what he knew even more clearly was that being recruited by Gao Wen's gang was the best outcome he could have gotten after being captured.

After all, he was a pirate himself, so he naturally knew how pirates treated their prisoners. Moreover, it was his own side that was foolish enough to provoke conflict first and attack Gawain.

That's a monster that defeated both Golden Lion and Hawkeye!

It is almost foreseeable that Gao Wen will inevitably become a powerful and influential figure on this sea, or even a maritime emperor!

The people around gradually relaxed and even began to have some expectations for the future.

After all, losing to a pirate crew that is close to the level of the Four Emperors is not a shameful thing, and being valued and recruited by Knight Gawain is an honor!

"Okay, do a good job from now on."

Gawain, beaming with satisfaction, patted Cavendish on the shoulder again and pressed his advantage, saying:

"With your current strength, winning the martial arts tournament in Paradise shouldn't be a problem."

"But when your opponent becomes a monster from the new world, you're not much of a threat. You'll need to train hard to achieve your goal."

"Understood, Captain!"

Cavendish nodded emphatically, already showing some eagerness.

What he hadn't anticipated was that in just a few minutes, he had already switched identities and begun to think as Gao Wen's subordinate.

The switch in stance was so smooth that even Kro was speechless.

"Beware of arrogance and impetuosity."

Gao Wen's heart skipped a beat, and he spoke up to remind him:

“Perfect timing. The people on my ship have been practicing here for the past few days. You can go and get to know the team atmosphere.”

"no problem."

Cavendish was full of confidence:

"It's just simple cultivation, no big problem."

Cavendish had absolute confidence in his own abilities, believing that apart from the two monsters, Crowe and Arkin, he would not lose to anyone on the ship.

As for cultivation...

It's not like it's real combat, so how difficult could it be? You can't expect to train someone to death, can you?!
What legitimate pirate crew would train like that?!

……

The next day.

The blazing sun beat down on the earth, and even the sea breeze seemed like tongues of fire.

The former members of the Magnificent Pirates, still recovering from old injuries, sat on the deck to rest.

"Captain, no, Lord Cavendish... can he manage?!"

Cavendish's second-in-command, watching the group diligently practicing on the beach, couldn't help but swallow hard; his entire worldview had been turned upside down.

"I...I want to know too!"

"These guys are weird, absolutely weird!" "I can understand hard work in cultivation, but working this hard is practically suicidal!"

"My God, that guy's veins are bursting!"

One of the pirates pointed to a burly man in the crowd.

The latter struggled to lift the boulder in his hands, his veins bulging, many blood vessels bursting and bleeding, and his eyes turning bloodshot, clearly exceeding the limits of his body's endurance.

But the burly man showed no sign of giving up.

He struggled to lift the boulder over his head, holding it for a good ten seconds before finally giving up and putting it down.

His body collapsed from exhaustion at that moment, but a satisfied smile remained on his face.

"Ah~"

"That's exactly how it feels~"

"Push your body to its limits, unleash your hidden potential, and surpass your limits!"

“kimoji~”

call--!
The scorching sea breeze blew, but the people meditating on the deck only felt a chill on their backs.

Many people have even begun to doubt whether following Cavendish and joining Gawain's gang was the right or wrong decision.

After all, if I end up becoming like that person... that's absolutely unacceptable!
As everyone's vests glowed, Cavendish Hong Kong Style, who had joined the cultivation army in the distance, almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

He glanced down at the densely packed, jet-black counterweights covering his body, then looked at the enormous barbell in his hand, his face blank with confusion.

Wait a minute……

This is not what I imagined. What kind of pirate crew trains like this?

Don't want to die?
At a glance.

Cavendish was quite certain that everyone present was pushing their bodies to their limits.

Looking at Luo, who was struggling to walk beside him, he couldn't help but speak:

"If you act recklessly like this, your body won't be able to handle it, and it will leave hidden injuries. At that time, not only will you not become stronger, but your future lifespan will also be affected."

"Doesn't the captain care?!"

Luo glanced at him, his gaze filled with scrutiny and a hint of doubt:

"Reckless behavior?!"

"Isn't this something any normal person could do?"

Luo looked around and said calmly:
"This is how we've always practiced; where's the mess?!"

"If you think it's reckless, then you should reflect on whether you were serious about your previous practice and whether you squeezed out all your potential."

Luo said earnestly:

"Newcomer, if this is all the awareness you have, let alone gain a foothold on this ship, your very survival will be a question."

"This ship does not despise the weak, but those who possess great talent but squander it will surely be looked down upon by everyone."

"To be valued by the captain, you must have great potential."

"Promise me you won't waste your talent."

"What you don't know is that many people on this ship have already reached their limits, yet they continue their arduous daily training."

"It's all for the sake of surpassing myself."

Cavendish opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The crowd who were engrossed in their cultivation were also drawn to the commotion.

A barrage of gazes, some filled with doubt and others with disdain, fell upon Cavendish, making him feel as if he were being pricked by thorns.

Sweating profusely, Zoro looked at Cavendish, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes, and sighed:
"I thought I finally had a swordsman companion who could fight me, but he can't even withstand this level of training?!"

"Physical weakness can be compensated for through training, but mental laziness and weakness are fatal."

"Pity."

After saying that, Zoro refocused his attention on the sword in his hand, but what he said struck Cavendish squarely.

“Slackness, weakness, regrettable…”

Cavendish pronounced each word, carefully enunciating the key sarcastic phrases in Zoro's words, his brow twitching:
"Don't underestimate me, you bastard!"

He suddenly exerted force, his arm veins bulging, and swung the exaggeratedly large barbell in his hands, leaving afterimages.

Even as his arms reached their limit, he never stopped.

soon.

Cavendish's legs buckled and he collapsed, his body giving way. He looked up and saw Zoro's outstretched hand.

"Newcomer, welcome to the hell of the weak!"

"Qi!"

Cavendish pursed his lips and grabbed Zoro's hand.

Feeling the increasingly intense gazes around him, he sensed something entirely new being gradually awakened within his body.

Blood and soul were almost burning!
"This feeling...is not bad!"

After catching his breath, Cavendish resumed his meditation.

He swung the giant dumbbell in his hand like a sword, creating waves of air around him!
Cavendish's training continued until late at night, until he had completely exhausted every last bit of strength in his body before he stopped.

He lay on the deck for a short rest, then struggled to his feet and returned to the room that Gawain had assigned him.

Over the course of several days, Cavendish gradually gained the approval of the crew and fully integrated into the fervent training atmosphere of the Gawain Pirates.

His originally somewhat thin frame has become fuller, and his combat strength has increased significantly.

……

late at night.

Cavendish returned to his room with difficulty after a day of meditation.

Unexpectedly, his former subordinates, led by his deputy, were standing at the door, looking at him with gratitude.

"Captain, we are so moved by what you have done for everyone!"

The deputy raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corner of his eyes, and the people around him could not hide the surge of respect in their hearts.

They had clearly concluded that Cavendish had been practicing so diligently for their own sake.

In their view, if Cavendish continued to cultivate in this way, his body would eventually give out, and he might even die as a result.

They simply cannot accept this outcome!

The deputy understood this perfectly, which is why he approached Cavendish and stated firmly:
"captain."

"This is not a place to stay for long. This self-torturing method of cultivation alone could cost you your life. Why don't we run away?"

“Now Gao Wen and his gang are gradually lowering their guard against us, and they haven’t even sent anyone to watch over us. We can easily get away.”

"Captain, just give the order, and we..."

"are you crazy?!"

The deputy paused for a moment, thinking he had misheard.

But when he lowered his eyes, he saw Cavendish's puzzled look, and he said incredulously:

"Captain, you..."

"I feel that the atmosphere here suits me very well."

Cavendish licked his lips, feeling the tearing pain throughout his body, a hint of fanaticism appearing in his eyes.

In just a few days, he completed a complete transformation, both inside and out.

"Every time I push my limits, every time I reach the highest point of my body, I can feel the throbbing of my soul!"

"This feeling is no less than standing under the spotlight and enjoying everyone's attention!"

The surroundings fell silent for a moment.

Everyone felt their hands and feet turn ice cold and couldn't help but gasp.

Done!

The captain has been assimilated too!
Gao Wen and his gang are up on something, definitely up on something!

(End of this chapter)