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

Chapter 354 The Emperor of the Sea!

"Emperor of the Sea!"

"Subordinates' cultivation speed increased by 30%, and they are immune to injuries and illnesses caused by cultivation!"

There is a chance to slightly increase the potential limit!

……

This is……

Is it a badge with a group buff function similar to Captain's Wrath?

And the following description is...

Gao Wen was momentarily lost in thought.

Previously, when he defeated the legendary Golden Lion, defeated Hawkeye, and entered the New World.

Gawain had a sliver of hope that a new badge would awaken.

The result, however, was extremely disappointing.

This broken system awakening badge has absolutely no pattern, making it completely unpredictable.

Gawain carefully examined the description of the Sea Emperor's emblem, his eyes brimming with barely suppressed ecstasy!
A 30% increase in cultivation is considerable, but what truly caught his eye were the two effects that followed:

Ignoring training injuries and illnesses, and even after reaching the limit of potential, there is still a chance to increase the upper limit of potential.

This is practically tailor-made for Gawain right now!

As his ranks grew, so did the number of people reaching their limits.

Gao Wen had originally given up hope on these people, but now he had no choice but to bring them up again.

Even the smallest mosquito leg is still meat!

Moreover, for those high-ranking officials whose potential is gradually approaching its limit, this badge is simply a lifesaver!

They gained the possibility of going even further!

Even if you don't know exactly how much that is, you'll eventually get an SSR if you keep doing gacha pulls.

Compared to things like breakthroughs in belief, Devil Fruit awakening, and the awakening of Sanji's bloodline factor—which are completely uncontrollable and can only be encountered by chance—training has a much more controllable probability of slightly raising one's upper limit.

For his companions on the ship who had reached their limit, it was a glimmer of hope, a hope that could be seen!

A slight smile crept onto Gao Wen's lips.

Having occupied Britannias and gained the support of Tezoro and two underworld emperors, Gawain now has both money and manpower.

In addition, there's Kuro, who stepped into legend after becoming familiar with his awakened abilities; Beville, who reached the pinnacle of gold; Gin, who reached the middle of gold; and Zoro, among other promising future legends.

The Gawain Pirates' fighting strength is beyond imagination.

He wouldn't flinch at all when facing the Four Emperors—no, the Three Emperors—who are currently active in the New World, and he wouldn't even fear Whitebeard Gawain.

What truly terrified him was the World Government, or more precisely, Im, who controlled the World Government from behind the scenes.

The ability to grab someone, instantly transform them into a demon, and dominate them is simply outrageous from any perspective.

Moreover, Im also holds the power of the Heavenly King.

On the land of Britannias, one can see at a glance the giant crater left by the King.

The power to wipe a kingdom off the map in an instant was so great that even the resilient and nearly immortal Joan of Arc was completely annihilated; it was beyond the power of humankind to resist.

To fight against the World Government, Gawain and his crew are clearly lacking in current combat strength.

Fortunately.

The existence of the Sea Emperor effectively compensated for this.

Originally, relying solely on the captain's wrath, everyone's physical strength recovered faster, and their cultivation speed significantly increased.

Now, with the added blessing of the Sea Emperor, everyone's growth speed will be even faster, and they will be able to break through their potential limits, making it incredibly cost-effective.

In the next year or two, Gold-level fighters under Gawain's command will spring up like mushrooms after rain. Zoro, Sanji, and Law, these legendary seeds, might be able to touch the threshold of legend if they are lucky.

By then, the Marine Headquarters, which the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't conquer, might be something the Gawain Pirates could!
……

End of the meeting.

Along with Morgan, Crowe handled the internal affairs of Britannias.

Now his combat power has firmly established itself at the legendary level, making him a top-tier figure even on the high seas.

However, the fruit has already awakened, and its potential for development has essentially reached its limit.

If Kro wants to go further, he has to work hard on his domineering aura, and achieving significant results will be far more difficult than before.

With his legendary-level combat power already sufficient to handle the vast majority of battles, Kro focused some of his energy on the internal affairs of Britannias.

Gawain couldn't help but offer a few words of advice, but seeing that Crow insisted, and that apart from Robin who was still in Alabasta presiding over the second martial arts tournament, no one under his command really had such ability, he stopped talking.

Just a quick note.

After things stabilized in Britannias, Cavendish immediately returned to Alabasta and is now a favorite in the second martial arts tournament.

With his original Silver rank and White Horse Silver rank combat power, he almost pierced through the second martial arts tournament with just one sword.

And then there was that face that was almost as striking as Gawain's, which immediately set off a frenzy across the world.

On the contrary, Akin and the others seemed to have been stimulated by something. As soon as the meeting ended, they all rushed into a valley on the outskirts of Camelot.

The terrain here is open, the river flows swiftly, and it merges into the giant pit left by the Heavenly King.

All around were countless jagged rocks, and several naked figures stood among them, the air filled with a suffocating atmosphere.

Huh~!

A Jin let out a long breath, his fist neither enveloped in domineering aura nor using any power, intending to temper his physical body.

His eyes burned with a gleaming light as he raised his hand and delivered a powerful punch, slamming it heavily against the stone wall in front of him.

Kakakaka——!
The stone wall shattered with a sound.

The ground beneath Akin's feet slowly cracked open, revealing its bubble-like internal structure.

This is volcanic rock formed from cooled lava that has solidified.

Then came the next punch, and then the next punch...

Boom boom boom——!
The sounds of heavy blows were incessant, and in the end, Akin's fists were soaked with blood.

He slowly stopped, panting heavily.

All that comes to mind is Kro, who controls the wind and speeds through the sky.

"That guy, Kro, has already grown to the same level as the captain..."

"legend!"

"legend!"

"legend!"

Ah Jin gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with nothing but resentment.

While there was some difference in combat strength between him and Kuro in the East China Sea, it wasn't significant.

At least in the first martial arts tournament, he and Kro had to fight until they were both exhausted before they could barely determine a winner.

However, the gap between the two widened completely after they entered the Grand Line, and now they are worlds apart.

For those who are lagging behind, such a feeling is undoubtedly extremely unpleasant and painful.

In addition, the newly joined Bevel has surpassed Gin, and behind him are monstrous juniors like Zoro, Sanji, and Law who are gradually realizing their talents.

A sense of urgency inevitably arose in Akin's heart.

What caused Ah Jin even more pain was that he had once again reached that limit, which felt like divine retribution.

In the previous few months of cultivation, he had felt very little progress, and now he could hardly perceive any at all.

hiss--!
Ajin took a deep breath, raised his hand to gently wipe the blood on the distant stone wall, and then punched, smashing the boulder in front of him to pieces.

Become stronger!

Become stronger!

Only by becoming stronger can I become an asset to that man, rather than a burden!

The same thought crossed the minds of everyone at this training ground.

Zoro and Sanji continued their one-on-one battle, their flashing flame kicks and flying green slashes altering the surrounding terrain!

Zoro has attained enlightenment regarding swordsmanship and acquired the famous sword Muramasa, resulting in a significant increase in his combat power. He has already taken one step into the Gold Saint realm.

Sanji has also awakened his bloodline factor, and his physical abilities are changing almost every day. In terms of pure physical defense, he is now second only to Gawain in the Gawain Pirates.

The difference between the two remains negligible.

Although they inevitably bicker upon meeting, they understand each other's existence best.
At this moment, they both saw the desire to become stronger in each other's burning gaze.

Luo was undergoing physical training while simultaneously opening the slaughterhouse, attempting to gain more precise control over the surrounding materials!
The potential of the Op-Op Fruit is undeniable; its ability to break through defenses ranks among the top five of all Devil Fruits.

The only drawback was the excessive physical exertion, and Luo chose to do his best to compensate for this.

Not only them, but everyone under Gawain's command is becoming stronger in their own way!
They all gritted their teeth, held their breath, and were determined to risk everything to help that man realize his dream.

Time flies.

Then it got late at night.

Exhausted from their cultivation, the group lay down on the spot and gazed up at the waning moon in the sky.

A cool breeze blew. Akin couldn't help but close his eyes, but opened them again in the next instant, staring at his arm in disbelief.

Aching and sore.

Yet a surge of heat welled up from the muscles, the bones, and the blood.

He felt as if his arms were burning, yet his eyes held only indescribable joy:

"This is……"

"My body is being reconstructed, becoming even stronger?!"

"And the wounds on my fists are healing much faster than before!"

"But I'm not..."

He still remembers Gawain's assessment of his potential ceiling.

The gold price is at its midpoint.

This is also his current level.

Since the battle on Fishman Island, he had not felt any progress in his own life for a long time, which undoubtedly confirmed Gawain's judgment.

But today, Akin finally felt his own improvement once again.

The speed was not fast, far from comparable to when they were training at the rapeseed flower port, and could even be described as somewhat slow.

But for Akin, this was a feeling that was so exciting that his soul trembled!
"As long as my training continues to be effective, I have a chance to catch up with Kro and stand shoulder to shoulder with the captain!"

Ajin clenched his fists and forced his exhausted body to stand up.

Step by step.

He walked resolutely forward, punching the boulder in front of him again and again!
He exuded a chilling ruthlessness.

Ruthless to oneself!

"Oh~"

"We can't let you show off all by yourself!"

Zoro used his sword to support himself on the ground and slowly stood up, his back ramrod straight.

However, before Zoro could even take a step, a hand was already on his shoulder:

"Those are my lines!"

"Oh~"

Zoro raised an eyebrow, his eyes revealing only unspoken approval:

"Can you still stand up?!"

"You truly are a worthy opponent; I'll definitely send you flying with my next move!"

"I'm the one who broke your bones!"

Zoro assumed a fighting stance, thrusting his twin swords forward like bull horns:
"Three-Sword Style: Gyūki - Heroic Claw!"

Sanji was bathed in flames, his body turning crimson like blood.

"Devil's Kick - Finishing Touch SHOT!"

In the next instant, their ultimate moves collided, their feet and swords clashing in mid-air.

Flames exploded, and sword energy scattered!
The two were sent flying backwards at the same time, but regained their footing in the next instant and charged at each other again, unleashing an even more ferocious attack.

When the body reaches its limit, what determines victory or defeat is each other's will, and they are both terrifyingly strong beings!

boom!
boom!
boom!
……

A rumble came from the earth, even stronger than before.

Seeing this, everyone around gritted their teeth and followed, unwilling to fall behind.

During this strenuous training, everyone felt that their growth was faster and their improvement was more obvious!

"It must be our belief that has surpassed the limits!"

"Break free from the constraints of the physical body and reach a higher realm!"

Everyone firmly believed in this, risking their lives to cultivate, just so that they could become the wings that allowed that man to soar in the future waves.

"Ula!!!"

Bepo instinctively let out a howl and, dragging his massive body, which was already over seven meters tall and even a head taller than Chopper, charged forward with his weight on him!

A cloud of dust rose like a dragon!
……

at the same time.

Gawain sat in his office, with Kalifa in a business suit beside him and Morgan in a long dress.

Ever since they realized each other's feelings, the two of them have been on high alert, fearing that the other would get the upper hand first.

Although Gao Wen doesn't have such thoughts now, he finds her pleasing to the eye and it helps relieve his stress.

But at this moment.

The system notification sounded in Gao Wen's mind again.

It's the sound of reaping experience.

"Physical Experience +7301!"

……

(slightly)

……

The striking figures caught Gao Wen's eye.

More than I expected, almost double the number before entering Britannias?!
Also.

A Jin and the others' enthusiasm for cultivation has clearly increased, and many new people have recently joined the fire. Although some are approaching their limits, others are entering a period of rapid growth, so such an increase is reasonable.

Gao Wen nodded in satisfaction.

Although he has now reached the legendary rank, approaching the ceiling of this world, he can sit at the same table with the three legendary figures at their peak, and there is even a high probability that he is the strongest of them in a one-on-one fight.

But no one would complain about being too strong, especially when there is an opponent whose limits are unknown.

After that, Gao Wen and his group enjoyed a relatively peaceful period of development.

After Cavendish won the second martial arts tournament with overwhelming force, he lost interest in the so-called flowers and applause.

He then realized that, without realizing it, he had completely transformed into Gao Wen's gang.

Practice!

Cultivating and becoming stronger is everything!
The applause and flowers are nothing but dung.

This was especially true when he returned to Britannias and found that his companions had become even stronger.

……

Time flies, and another year has passed.

Many significant events occurred this year.

One was that Gawain and his gang established a foothold in Britannias.

After several major battles, he first completely defeated Wang Zhi and his fleet, and then fought Kaido, truly becoming one of the overlords of the New World.

Gawain is also known as the uncrowned king.

The name of Lionheart began to spread throughout the world.

Secondly, Future Island is destroyed.

Vegapunk was put on a bounty by the World Government, with a bounty of 2 billion Berries. Sentomaru, who was his bodyguard, also received a bounty of 300 million Berries.

The whereabouts of the two individuals are currently unknown.

Thirdly, there was the change of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Katakuri ascended to power, and White Prince II was brutally killed by Zephyr.

The Kingdom of One Piece may not have regained its former glory, but even with the tiger gone, its might remains, and it is still a top-tier power below the Four Emperors.

Its leader, Katakuri, has displayed a formidable fighting power capable of rivaling the Four Emperors.

The last and most significant event was the split of the Navy.

Zephyr, dissatisfied with the World Government's tyrannical actions, openly declared his defection from the World Government and formed the Neo Navy with the elite of his G5 branch.

Although the Neo Navy was at a significant disadvantage in its clashes with the Navy and the World Government.

However, they remain undefeated thanks to the legendary combat power of Zephyr and Fujitora, becoming a fourth force separate from the World Government, pirates, and the Revolutionary Army.

It has close ties with the revolutionary army and is a major concern for world governments today.

What's even more critical is that the Neo Navy is far more popular with the people than the Navy Headquarters, which is what truly threatens the World Government's interests.

……

this day.

A messenger bird flew across the ocean and delivered a newspaper to Gawain. Upon opening it, he saw a brand-new wanted poster:
"Straw Hat Boy - Monkey D. Luffy, bounty of 30 million Berries."

(End of this chapter)