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

Chapter 405 He's Worth It!
The night deepens.

Lucci, who had rejoined Gawain's crew, first fought a fierce battle with Zoro, and then spent most of the day training. Yet, he felt completely refreshed, as if every pore of his body was breathing.

"Hoo~!"

Lu Qi let out a long breath, and all the fatigue in his body disappeared.

Kaku, who was traveling with him, immediately felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing this.

He had seen people who cultivated diligently before, but to be honest, the level of diligence that Gawain and his group had reached was a bit excessive.

That's not spiritual practice, that's torture!
Originally, he was not opposed to following Lucci, or even betraying the World Government and joining Gawain's forces.

After all, Gawain's reputation on the high seas is now undeniable, but he now feels that his previous considerations were somewhat impulsive.

While thinking.

Kaku turned his head and exchanged a glance with Gabra beside him, both of them seeing the wavering in each other's hearts.

no other meaning.

I simply felt that if Lucci trained at this pace, his body would collapse in less than a month.

After hesitating for a moment, Kaku couldn't help but speak up and offer his advice:
“Lucci…”

"No matter how you look at it, going to this extent is a bit too exaggerated!"

"This level?!"

Lucci turned around, giving his companion a strange look, and subconsciously curled his lip:
"This level doesn't even qualify as a warm-up."

Clearly, the intensity of tonight's training did not satisfy Lucci.

Kaku's lips twitched, and Gabra was speechless for a long time.

Only then did they realize that whatever they said would have little meaning for Lucci at that moment.

Lucci has gone mad!

Just like those training fanatics in the Gawain Pirates!
roll!
Too curly!
The three of them remained silent the entire way.

They eventually parted ways at the three-way intersection between the port and the administration building.

Kaku and Gabra are still Lucci's subordinates, and at this point they need to return to the CP0 ship.

Lucci then walked towards the center of Camelot.

A few minutes later.

Lu Qi pushed open the door to the administration building.

Not surprisingly.

Gawain and Crowe were already waiting there.

After Gawain explained the background and consequences of the Five Elders' test, he handed the choice to Lucci.

"So, those five people have already seen through my identity?"

Lu Qi frowned slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he had roughly pieced together the truth in his mind:

"Logically speaking, the jailers in Impel Down are in the same boat as me, so they wouldn't and couldn't possibly betray me."

"Are those the prisoners who witnessed Kro's invasion?!"

A name immediately popped into Chloe's mind:
"black beard?!"

Gawain nodded:
"It should be."

"After the Marineford War, that guy was imprisoned in Impel Down. In addition, he originally intended to expose us, but was stopped by Sengoku at the time. It is very likely that he will betray us in prison."

"If we extrapolate from this, then Lucci, who helped us cover, cannot escape suspicion."

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Qi looked up at Gawain, his eyes resolute:

"Captain, let me go."

"Buying time is the best way."

Gawain asked again:

"Have you thought it through?!"

"This time is different from before. One wrong move and you could lose your life!"

Lucci's lips curled into a smile:

"As secret agents, we are dancing on the edge of a knife."

"When I chose to return to the World Government and become your eyes, I was already prepared for this."

Gawain's heart stirred, and he extended his hand to Lucci:

"What happened to that number three coin you had before?"

Lu Qi was taken aback. Although he didn't know Gawain's purpose, he still instinctively took the coin that he had strung into a necklace from his neck and handed it to Gawain.

next moment.

Gu——!
A frenzied, domineering aura erupted from Gawain, but he confined it to the room.

Lu Qi felt as if he were in some kind of extremely thick liquid, and his consciousness was about to dissipate!
Gawain's Conqueror's Haki surpassed almost everything he knew; it was something that could not be achieved through willpower alone!
This domineering aura came quickly and went just as fast.

However, it was not taken back into Gao Wen's body, but rather compressed entirely into the number three coin in his hand.

When Gawain handed the coin back to Lucci, he felt that it seemed a little heavier.

Before Lucci could speak, Gawain offered his explanation:

"A little trick I learned before."

"It can store one's domineering aura in a certain medium. If the material is suitable, it can be preserved for hundreds of years without dissipating."

"The intensity is roughly equivalent to a full-force strike from me."

"With this coin in hand, even if the Five Elders join forces against you, you can temporarily repel them."

"But you only have one chance."

Lucci's pupils shrank.

He had no doubt about Gawain's words, but he knew even better what kind of beings the Five Elders were.

Those five individuals all possessed combat strength comparable to that of a naval admiral.

If even a mere trace of Conqueror's Haki possesses such power, then how strong must its master, Gawain, be?
The more Lucci thought about it, the more he felt a deep sense of awe.

Lu Qi looked down at the number three coin and felt its weight. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Gawain take out another item and put it in his hand.

It turned out to be another coin, and to everyone's astonishment, the same thing happened again.

again and again.

When Gawain stopped, Lucci had more than ten coins in his hand.

"That's almost it."

Chloe's lips twitched:
"Are you suggesting he throw this thing like a grenade?"

Gawain ignored Kro's complaints and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Then, as if still worried, he took out a special coin from his pocket and handed it to Lucci, instructing him:

"This is a special coin made by Bevel; breaking it will open a portal to Britannias."

"Whatever happens, prioritize self-preservation."

"I……"

Lu Qi opened his mouth, but the words that were about to come out remained only one:

"it is good."

He once regarded the justice of the world government as his belief, but to the latter, it was merely a tool that could be discarded at any time.

The education they received taught them that anything could be sacrificed as long as the task could be completed.

But at that moment, Lucci also realized that for some people, their own lives were more valuable than their missions.

You have the right to choose your own path.

"I will definitely complete the mission and will not let you down."

Lu Qi bowed to Gawain, his posture solemn yet with a touch of devoutness.

Gawain shook his head and said:

"The best way for you not to disappoint me is to come back alive!"

"I will."

Lucci clenched the coin tightly in his palm.

After Gawain gave him some more instructions, Lucci left under the cover of night and returned to the CP0 ship in the harbor.

The next day.

The CP organization's ship then sailed out of the port of Britannias and began its return journey.

Everything that happened in Britannias, and the answer Lucci got from Gawain, had already been relayed back to Mary Geoise last night.

now.

Pangu City.

In a luxurious office, the Five Elders gathered, looking at the report sent back by the CP organization, and fell into deep thought.

"Knight Gawain let Rob Lucci return?!"

Sacred Vochuli's brow relaxed, and he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, as did the other four. "This is Knight Gawain showing us weakness."

"In other words, at least for the time being, we do not need to worry about Britannias taking any other actions, and the navy can focus its efforts on suppressing unrest around the world."

"Otherwise, if we were to face Britannias at this time, we would have no better option than to use that thing."

"Knight Gawain wields too much power; apart from that person, perhaps no one else can suppress him."

Nasujiro Sei's expression remained grim.
"Then the permanent pointer in his hand..."

"fake."

Sacred Vochuli shook his head:

"The CP organization's report said that it was just bait to lure in sufficiently powerful pirates."

"If such a thing truly existed, how could Knight Gawain possibly willingly hand it over to someone else?!"

"But what was his purpose in doing this?!"

Sacred Vochuli's expression was somewhat strange, yet also somewhat relieved:

"Find an opponent who can excite him."

Nasujiro Sei found it all absurd:

"What kind of reason is that?!"

"Just because of something so trivial..."

Nasujiro Sei's voice trailed off halfway through his sentence.

No matter how absurd Gawain's actions may be, how could they possibly compare to the Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise?!

"What does it feel like to stand at the top?!"

Nasujiro asked the question instinctively, but no one could answer it.

They have lived for eight hundred years and ruled this world for eight hundred years, so they should be able to empathize with Gawain.

That's not the case. They were never the ones at the top.

Im is the one.

A long silence fell over the meeting room.

Several minutes later.

Satan Saint couldn't help but change the subject:

"Since there is a fake Laugh Tale Permanent Pointer as bait, this so-called World Martial Arts Tournament will attract countless strong people."

"Even those monsters in the new world can't sit still."

"Just right."

"We can take this opportunity to test the Seraph's performance."

Maz Saint paused slightly as he stroked his beard, glancing sideways at Satan Saint:
"It's already finished?!"

Even after breaking away from Vegapunk?

Satan nodded, a smug look on his face:

"I am also a scientist, no less than Vegapunk."

"Moreover, the Seraph Project is already more than half completed, and the initial prototype has even been verified."

"What's left to be needed is a blood sample from the strong."

"Aside from the other Seven Warlords of the Sea, we also obtained a blood sample from Knight Gawain in Water Seven two years ago."

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of being will be born from that monster's flesh and blood, combined with the bloodline of the Lunar race and Vegapunk's artificial Devil Fruit."

"If we can inherit that monster's power, even just half of it, it would be enough to help us restore peace to this world!"

The other four were deeply moved, their faces filled with anticipation.

In such a situation, if Seraphim can be quickly deployed to the battlefield, their impact will be almost immediate.

This sea will once again be dominated by Mary Geoise, and the World Government's rule will be even more secure!

After all, Seraphim are different from the Navy.

Even after centuries of domestication and brainwashing, the latter are still human beings with their own judgment and cognition.

Ultimately, this even led to the emergence of a major rebellion like Zephyr.

Seraphim, however, are absolutely obedient, emotionless, and fearless killing machines.

With the powerful but irreversible Heavenly Kings unable to be easily deployed, the Seraphim might become their most powerful force!
Peter Saint nodded secretly and added:
"If he wants to make a scene, then let him make a scene."

"Once the world is at peace, our attention will also be focused on Britannias."

“After Knight Gawain took over, Britannias became a bit too powerful.”

"If this continues..."

"It will become a major threat."

Having reached this point, the group understood the situation and set aside that issue for the moment, turning their attention to the issue of the Cross Society.

Sacred Vocuri reached out and rubbed his temples, saying:
"After Crocodile escaped from the Propulsion System, he formed an organization called the Cross Guild, but its true purpose is still unclear."

"But according to the information we received, Katakuri, Mihawk, and even Empress Hancock and Gecko Moria, who were defeated in Whole Cake Island, are all entangled with him, and it is possible that they have joined forces."

"A few days ago, the Cross Society even began publicly offering bounties to high-ranking naval officers!"

The sound fell to the ground.

The meeting room was empty, and his expression turned cold again.

The World Government has ruled the seas for eight hundred years, and it has always been the World Government that has put bounties on others. This is the first time that a top-ranking figure in the Navy has been put on a bounty.

Nasujiro frowned, reached for the wanted poster on the table, glanced at it briefly, and his eyes flashed with murderous intent:
"Major General: 100 million; Lieutenant General: 500 million; General: 3 billion; Marshal: 5 billion..."

"That's quite a grand gesture!"

just.

As he continued flipping through the pages, he paused slightly when he saw a familiar face.

"Knight Gawain, ten crowns..."

"A bounty of 10 billion?!"

The five elders present couldn't sit still and immediately gathered around.

The significance of such a huge number is self-evident.

It's worth noting that even Roger's bounty of six billion Berries was unprecedented.

Gawain's bounty of 10 billion is almost twice that of Roger's!
"These two have a grudge?!"

Satan asked instinctively.

Maz Saint nodded:

"Two years ago in Alabasta, Crocodile was defeated by Knight Gawain."

"But regardless of whether there was a past conflict."

"Knight Gawain..."

"It deserves that number!"

"After all, if you really want to spend money, you can buy his life. Even if you add a zero to the end of that number, it's not impossible."

"After all, you can print as many Pele as you want, but there's only one Knight Gawain!"

……

……

Britannias.

The bright moon shines high, and the world is bathed in silvery white light, stretching across the rolling mountains.

Barrett had just finished a day of training and walked firmly toward Camelot.

He was soaked in sweat from head to toe, but there was no sign of fatigue on his face.

He was already used to this kind of training while in Impel Down.

It's just a matter of getting back into my old ways.

Feeling the surge of power within him, Barrett wore a satisfied expression.

"The source of my immense power in this life is none other than continuous and persistent spiritual practice!"

"Give it all, risk everything on your spiritual practice!"

Barrett had been on Roger's ship for a long time, and both Roger and Rayleigh were special to him.

But Barrett scoffed at their careless attitude and their waste of talent.

"Rayleigh, Jabba."

"It's not impossible that he could have gone much further, even reaching Roger's level."

"It's a pity that these two became complacent and wasted their talent."

"But I absolutely will not."

(End of this chapter)