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

Chapter 406 Barrett: Nobody understands involution better than me!

Barrett looked down at his large hands and the granite-like muscles on his body, his eyes filled with an indescribable determination and excitement:

"I will realize every ounce of my potential, even surpassing the limits of my bloodline!!"

At that moment, a deep, muffled roar came from afar, as if countless wild beasts were unleashing their instincts.

"Ula!!!"

Rumble——!
A cloud of dust streaked past Barrett's eyes as he walked across the land.

He sees clearly.

It was a white fur-bearer, over eight meters tall, with incredibly strong muscles, dragging a dilapidated pirate ship over fifty meters long, racing wildly through the mountains and forests.

The mere tremors caused by the running startled countless birds and beasts, causing the earth to shake.

"That is……"

"Bepo, the navigator of Gawain's crew?!"

Barrett looked completely bewildered.

He had seen that fleeting figure not long ago; it was one of Gao Wen's subordinates.

The Mink Tribe, with their pure white fur and exceptional ability to apologize, left a deep impression on Barrett.

Although Bepo was not a member of the Knights of the Round Table, he was still an elite force under Gawain's command.

According to Gawain's group's rating system, they are roughly at the silver level, which would be enough for them to serve as rear admirals in the navy.

"He's cultivating?!"

Barrett was somewhat uncertain.

Back when he was with the Roger Pirates, he had done similar training on an island, but that was a long time ago.

"Knight Gawain has someone who trains this diligently?!"

"If that's the case, I can offer some guidance."

Barrett never hesitates to offer guidance to the strong, or rather, to those who dare to challenge him.

Barrett could spare Smoker's life because he admired his courage and will, and he could also offer guidance to the Mink Tribe in the distance because of their perseverance.

While thinking.

Barrett couldn't help but take a step forward, but his steps stopped abruptly the next moment.

Just then, another equally tall figure, dragging a warship even larger than Bepo, came galloping from afar and then roared away.

The newcomer had deer antlers on his head and a robust physique, in no way inferior to the fur tribe, but he was none of the people Barrett had ever seen before.

But when he noticed the pink hat on the newcomer's head, he couldn't help but think of a petite and well-behaved figure.

"Tony Tony Chopper?!"

"Beneath that harmless appearance lies such a massive physique?!"

"interesting!"

Barrett stood still, looking up at the two figures in the distance.

Chopper, engrossed in his training, was incredibly focused.

Even though he was soaked in sweat and covered in bruises, he didn't show any pain on his face; instead, he seemed to be enjoying himself immensely.

That kind of heartfelt excitement was simply impossible to suppress.

"These two can actually transform the pain of cultivation into enjoyment?!"

"This willpower is truly impressive."

Barrett nodded slightly, but his gaze sharpened at that moment as he looked up into the distance and made further discoveries.

far away.

The earth was constantly erupting with powerful impacts, shaking the entire valley.

Gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.

Several auras far more powerful than Chopper and Bepo clashed repeatedly, and one of them felt familiar to him.

"Hundred Plans - Kro?"

"Could it be..."

Barrett had a vague suspicion in his mind, but he found it hard to believe.

After all, he had sailed with Roger for many years and then defeated countless powerful figures on the sea, so his impression of pirates had long been solidified.

Which of those pirates isn't a hedonist who lives for the moment and indulges in pleasure?

Even in Roger's pirate crew, he was the only one who truly devoted all his energy to training. Are all the officers under Knight Gawain training this diligently?!
Barrett couldn't help but swallow, a strange sense of anticipation rising in his heart. He concealed his aura and strode quickly toward the distant valley.

Looking down from above, the terrain is open and rivers converge. What should have been covered with vegetation has now been leveled.

Several figures were constantly fighting in the valley, leaving deep impact craters all around them. The force of their battles was so great that it even changed the terrain of the entire valley.

Clearly, aside from not using their full strength, these people had already gone all out!
Barrett looked around.

It was finally confirmed that the people practicing below were Gawain's subordinates, and most of them were members of the Knights of the Round Table.

Aerial slashes, turbulent air currents, kicks wreathed in flames...

Countless incredibly powerful skills erupted in the valley!

They were locked in a fierce battle, fighting tooth and nail, doing everything in their power to crush their opponent!
boom--!
A red lotus bloomed in the valley, illuminating Barrett's face in a crimson glow.

His attention was also focused on the two figures fighting in the very center of the valley.

A person's body was surrounded by surging energy, his posture was relaxed and carefree, and his whole body exuded a sharp, blade-like edge.

It was Clooney, who had previously fought Barrett in Impel Down.

The other person was completely covered in black skeletal armor. No, it wasn't black armor, but a layer of bones. The reason it appeared black was because it was covered with Armament Haki, and it was a very high-quality Armament Haki.

In terms of quality alone, this Armament Haki is even comparable to Barrett's own!

"interesting!"

"Leaving aside the Hundred Skills of Kro, the other one should be the Demon Man I've never met before—Akin?!"

"As Gawain's right-hand men, these two are more than qualified in terms of combat strength alone."

"It's worth fighting for!"

Barrett's eyes revealed a delighted sense of accomplishment.

Last time in Impel Down, Barrett and Clooney were evenly matched.

But he was confident that if he kept fighting, he would be the one to win!

Barrett's gaze gradually hardened, and an invisible fighting spirit rose around him.

Meanwhile, the people fighting below had stopped what they were doing at some point and were all looking up at the tall, strong, and extremely imposing figure above the valley.

"Wow~"

Zoro held his swords in both hands, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
"Did the newbie find their way here on their own?!"

This is the first time.

"According to Kuro, this time a remarkable guy has arrived; he used to be a subordinate of the Pirate King Roger."

"I'm really curious, just how strong are you!"

Zoro had never witnessed the battle between Gawain and Barrett that day; he only heard from Kuro that the new recruits were no less powerful than himself.

This alone piqued Zoro's interest, making him eager to fight.

Whether it's a victory or a crushing defeat.

Barrett looked down at Zoro, his eyes revealing admiration.

"Nice look."

"But this level is not enough to fight me."

between words.

Barrett's gaze sharpened, and he saw a figure wreathed in flames suddenly shooting towards him from below like a meteor.

A powerful kick came hurtling towards Barrett's face! "If the green-haired guy isn't up to the task, then let me try!"

"Devil's Wind Kick - Cheek SHOOT!"

Barrett's lips curled into a smile:
"What an impatient fellow!"

He slightly turned his body to dodge Sanji's fierce kick, then reached out and extinguished the flames on Sanji's leg, slamming him heavily into the valley below.

boom--!
The earth trembled, and Sanji smashed through countless peaks along the way before finally being buried by the rocks.

For a moment, the surroundings were completely silent.

Zoro looked up at Barrett high above, a hint of caution in his eyes.

Sanji's fighting strength is almost the same as his own.

In other words, if it had been me who made the move, the outcome might not have been much better than Sanji's!

This guy's strength... is definitely no weaker than that of Kro or Akin!

"Another troublesome fellow has arrived!"

Zoro pursed his lips, but the fighting spirit in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest; on the contrary, it became even more ferocious.

Britannias trained arduously for two years, needing countless battles to forge his own swordsmanship, ultimately challenging the man who stood upon the throne.
Seeing this, Luo also placed his hand on Ghost Cry, his whole body radiating a fierce fighting spirit:

"Yeah, yeah, yeah~"

"This guy might not be so easy to deal with; things are getting a bit troublesome."

Zoro glanced at Law and sneered:
"Then what exactly is the source of this aura you possess?!"

"Don't misunderstand me, Zoro!"

Luo waved his hand, looking like he didn't want the trouble, but his attention was completely focused on Barrett.

Beville and Cavendish, who were standing nearby, did the same.

Unlike Fujitora, whom they knew well, Barrett was a completely new member to them.

At this moment, the desire to fight him is naturally irresistible.

After two years of arduous training, Gao Wen and his gang did not take any major actions against the outside world, mostly resorting to passive counterattacks.

Apart from Kaido, who was blocked in the open sea by Gawain, and Wang Zhi, who was defeated by Kuro, there were no other opponents they could take seriously.

Everyone's mouths were practically watering.

This time, a monster rookie with combat power said to rival the Four Emperors has arrived, and they have been waiting for an opportunity to fight him.

Barrett took in everyone's reactions, his face expressionless:

"Don't you care at all about your comrade's injuries?!"

"But that's right."

"That's more like the style of pirates."

Barrett had barely finished speaking when a sneer rang in his ears.

"Ha~"

He turned his head and saw Kro, who had somehow appeared above the canyon and was standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

Kro shook his head and said:
"What nonsense are you talking about? This level of attack is nothing to that guy."

Barrett suddenly looked up and gazed into the distance.

Wow!
An arm emerged from the pile of rubble, pushing aside the surrounding debris, and Sanji slowly stood up.

His body was twisted, his forearm bent at nearly ninety degrees, and the leg that Barrett was holding was almost twisted into a pretzel.

Upon seeing this, Barrett's eyes revealed a hint of admiration.

From Crocodile to Smoker, and then to Bepo, Chopper, and Sanji, Gawain and his crew have brought him so many surprises.

He sensed a sense of kinship with these people.

Those who strive for the strongest and are even willing to embark on a difficult path of cultivation are worthy of respect.

Barrett couldn't help but speak up:

"Shouldn't you be seeing the difference between us by now?! How are you going to fight with a body like that?!"

But in the very next instant, he overturned his own judgment.

Sanji, standing on the ruins in the distance, began to throw wild punches at the spot on his hand. As he did this almost erratic movement, his twisted limbs slowly returned to normal.

His aura not only did not weaken in the slightest, but actually became stronger!
"Ability user?"

"No, it's a bloodline factor."

Kuro looked at Sanji with a hint of amazement in his eyes and explained:

"Sanji is a cyborg, and his physical abilities far surpass those of ordinary people. In terms of vitality alone, apart from the captain, he might be the strongest among us."

There were some things that Clooney didn't say aloud.

That is Sanji's growth over the past two years.

Sanji's bloodline factors have been fully activated, and his physical abilities and control over flames are far beyond what they used to be.

With the help of his battle suit, Sanji can even become invisible.

This ability is no weaker than that of a regular Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, but without the burden that comes with Paramecia-type fruits.

The price-performance ratio is absolutely amazing.

Putting aside his thoughts, Kroo turned to Barrett and said teasingly:

"As a newcomer, shouldn't you greet your seniors?!"

Barrett turned and glanced at Kloe:
"No need for greetings, but I can offer guidance on your cultivation."

“Huh?!”

Chloe's lips curled into a smile;

"You're still as arrogant as ever."

"Arrogance is the privilege of the strong."

Barrett cracked his neck, unable to contain himself any longer:
"Then let me see just how strong the Knights of the Round Table under Knight Gawain really are!"

boom--!
As the sound fell, the rock beneath Barrett's feet collapsed with a deafening roar, and he shot towards Akin, who possessed the strongest aura in the valley, like a cannonball.

Barrett had absolute confidence in himself, and immediately set his sights on Akin, the strongest person in the crowd besides Kro.

If we're going to fight, we should fight the strongest!

Barrett has absolute confidence in himself, as long as his opponent isn't Gawain, that monster who can crush everything with his lower-dimensional power!
The fist, clad in jet-black armor, slammed down on Akin below.

when--!
A metallic clang exploded in the air.

Akin firmly blocked Barrett's sudden punch with both hands, but the ground beneath his feet collapsed several meters, and countless cracks spread out, reaching hundreds of meters away!

"You must have the most basic respect for your seniors!"

Akin looked up at Barrett:
"Newcomer!"

Barrett said calmly:

“The weak have no right to put on airs.”

Feeling the force coming from his arms, Barrett's fighting spirit intensified. He withdrew his fist, but in the next instant, he threw another punch at Akin!

More crazy!

Even more intense!

Even more fierce and domineering!
Even the most basic and ordinary jab, combined with Barrett's honed domineering aura and powerful physique, is enough to shake an island!
Akin suddenly felt immense pressure. Only when facing this monster did he realize just how powerful the monster he had fought against in Impel Down truly was.

Not a trace of hesitation.

A Jin directly activated his Three Bones - Six Heavens Demon King form, his entire body enveloped in a layer of pitch-black bone armor covered in spikes, looking ferocious and evil.

His aura surged in that instant, and he used all his strength to try and shake Barrett in front of him.

(End of this chapter)