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

Chapter 438 Hawkins' Divination, Drake's Mission

The significance of an admiral-level combatant is self-evident; even the World Government has to take it seriously.

Based on the combat power displayed by S-Dragon, the World Government must have acquired the bloodline factor two years ago.

It wasn't from the battle in Water Seven, but rather from the battle in Britannias where Gawain faced Shamrock and Big Mom working together.

just.

Such an existence can now only slightly arouse Gawain's interest.

But for those who are paying attention to this battle, especially those who know about the World Government's plans, S-Dragon is like a powerful medicine!
Within Britannias.

Drake and his group sat in a tavern, watching a projection of the World Martial Arts Tournament.

Even after S-Dragon disappeared down the corridor, his gaze never left him.

As a former Rear Admiral, Drake was naturally not unaware of the Pacifistas' plans.

But to achieve this level of success has far exceeded his expectations!
"A pacifist... no, a seraphim?!"

"Before I left the Navy, this was just a plan on paper. Has it been completed in such a short time?!"

"and……"

"It can actually be this powerful?!"

Drake's gaze sharpened.

He had never fought a Seraph, so he couldn't judge what level of combat power the Seraph had reached.

But Drake knew about green peppers.

Chinjao, the leader of the Happo Navy who dominates the West Blue, was one of the candidates for Shichibukai when the Shichibukai plan was first established, but he was not selected due to the interference of the King of the Flower Country.

However, being on the shortlist of candidates for the Seven Warlords of the Sea is itself proof of their fighting strength.

According to the combat strength rating circulating within Britannias, it falls between the high-ranking Gold rank and the low-ranking Legendary rank, a level of combat strength sufficient to earn the title of monster.

Such a being couldn't even withstand a single move from S-Dragon; at that moment, the Conqueror's Haki released by S-Dragon was so powerful that it was visible to the naked eye.

Is my undercover mission... really still necessary?!
Drake lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

He received orders from the Navy just yesterday.

The mission objective has changed.

No longer the Beasts Pirates of Wano Country, but infiltrating Britannias and doing his best to become a member of the Knights of the Round Table, becoming a key figure in Britannias.

Only in this way can the actions of Gawain and his gang be kept under the constant watch of the Navy.

Britannias has now become a behemoth that poses a threat to the World Government, and even the Mary Geoise dares not make any rash moves.

Drake was lost in thought.

Hawkins lifted the tavern curtain, strode towards him, sat down, and said:

"Haven't made a decision yet?! Joining Britannias won't do me any harm, or you will either."

"I foresaw the changing of the times. The next era will not belong to the World Government, the Navy, or the Celestial Dragons."

"You should know what this means."

between words.

Hawkins stared at Drake, his eyes filled with barely concealed anticipation.

He had his own agenda in bringing Drake onto the Britannias ship with him.

It's easy to foresee that after this martial arts tournament ends, there will be countless pirates eager to board Knight Gawain's ship.

After all, anyone with a bit of insight can see that the Four Emperors are a thing of the past, and now only the World Government and Britannias exist on this sea.

With being wanted by the World Government, seeking refuge with Britannias became almost the only option, while at the same time, it would become increasingly difficult to rise under Gawain's command.

Therefore, Hawkins needs allies, and Drake, who is far more reliable than the other members of the Worst Generation, is the best choice.

Seeing that Drake had no reaction, Hawkins continued:
"I just performed a divination for you."

Drake looked up, showing some interest:

"The results of it?!"

"Seven Swords!"

"Although it symbolizes betrayal, concealment, and deception, but..."

Hawkins stared intently at Drake, his gaze piercing, as if he could see right through Drake's soul.

"Have you really betrayed the Navy?!"

next moment.

A flash of white light appeared without any warning as Drake suddenly attacked, his hand axe slashing horizontally, aiming straight for Hawkins' head.

Ding--!
The knives and axes collided in the air, sending sparks flying.

Hawkins drew his knife and steadily parried Drake's axe, his gaze unwavering, even growing more confident.

If the previous divination results only gave him a slight doubt...

So now he was certain that Drake hadn't really betrayed the Navy, but had other motives. After all, spies and undercover agents were nothing new on this high seas.

Ignoring Drake's extremely unpleasant expression, Hawkins continued:

"The only powers in the New World that the World Government can be wary of are just a few."

"After Whitebeard's death, Fire Fist Ace was no longer a threat."

"Red-Haired Shanks comes and goes without a trace and has no stable base of operations, so he doesn't pose much of a threat to the World Government either."

"Then it can only be the Beasts and Britannias left."

"But judging from your previous reaction, if we exclude Britannias, then your goal is to infiltrate the Beasts Pirates."

"am I right!"

Roar--!
A roar suddenly erupted from Drake's mouth, and Hawkins, who was directly hit by the sonic wave, crashed through the bar wall and flew dozens of meters before barely managing to regain his balance.

When Hawkins turned around, he saw Drake, who had transformed into an Allosaurus, opening his blood-red maw and lunging at him!

At this moment, Drake's heart was filled with nothing but killing intent!
An overwhelming killing intent!
Hawkins' divination ability allows him to see through his opponents' cards in advance, which means that almost no secret can be kept from him.

If Hawkins cannot be killed here, the navy will be in big trouble once he joins Britannias.

Hawkins remained expressionless, brushed the dust off his clothes, and a confident smile played on his lips:

"You think... I couldn't have foreseen this?!"

Drake's killing intent remained undiminished:
"So what if I figured it out? In any case, only one of us will leave here alive today!"

"Yeah……"

Hawkins pointed to the street behind Drake:

"Then why don't you turn around and take a look at what's there!"

"Stop!"

A loud shout came from behind him, and Drake's breath caught in his throat. His movements did not falter in the slightest; on the contrary, they quickened.

He had already made his decision: even if he were to be killed here, he would kill this monster. But the next instant, a voice exploded in his ears.

"White Serpent - Yamata no Dragon Head!"

White smoke billowed out, instantly covering several blocks around it. Countless black snake heads tore through the white smoke and lunged at Drake!

laugh!
laugh!
laugh--!
The ferocious fangs pierced Drake's dragon body and tightly bound him.

For a moment, even Drake, a member of the Worst Generation, was unable to move!

He struggled to look back and saw an extravagantly designed motorcycle speeding towards him from a distance.

It was Smoker, who is now Bevel's second-in-command.

After three months of training, Smoker had already crossed the Silver level barrier and truly entered the Gold level, a symbol of power and strength. Dealing with Drake was naturally a piece of cake. "I said... stop!"

Smoker glanced at him indifferently, his brows furrowing as he said:
"X-Drake? One of the monster rookies of the Worst Generation?"

"But before entering Britannias, no one told you the rules here?! Public disturbances and vandalism are punishable under Britannias law..."

"Well."

Smoker reached up and scratched his head:

“Although I don’t remember either, given your situation, if no one bails you out, you’re likely to face three to five years in prison.”

"Do not make jokes!"

Drake's expression changed drastically, and he began to fight back with all his might.

The black snake that could bind his entire body was as hard as steel and could not be moved an inch.

He looked down and realized that this wasn't a black snake at all; it was clearly white, completely infused with Armament Haki!
To solidify invisible smoke to such a degree, this guy's Armament Haki is incredibly strong, monstrous!
In his shock, Drake's gaze fell on Smoker. He recognized the face but couldn't quite place where he had seen it before.

But he knew one thing for sure: the person in front of him was not on the list of Knights of the Round Table.

In other words, such a powerful figure, comparable to a Shichibukai, isn't even considered a core member of Britannias' fighting force!?

Drake instantly felt relieved when he recalled the three Knights of the Round Table who had appeared in the martial arts tournament.

If the Knights of the Round Table were all monsters like that, then the Seven Warlords of the Sea were indeed several levels below in terms of combat power.

But even Smoker, a Shichibukai-level figure, was completely overwhelmed in just one exchange.

Now we’re in trouble!

Drake, his face ashen, was pondering how to escape when Hawkins stepped forward and explained to Smoker:

“Sir, I can explain this matter. I can compensate for the losses he caused. Please be lenient. Besides, I already bought this tavern before.”

"You won't pursue it?"

Smoker glanced at him and nodded slightly:

"If it's you, then let's leave it at that. You can also write the report for Commander Beville; that'll be a good thing for you..."

Smoker blushed and scratched his head, saying:
"Let's exercise."

"Yes, sir."

Hawkins responded with a normal expression.

He had already switched to Britannias several days earlier.

Although he did not meet the Lionheart King, the process went smoothly. He was directly assigned to the Royal Guard by Kroos and temporarily served as Smoker's deputy.

"Ah."

Smoker nodded slightly and gave Drake a cold glance:
"Even if the Celestial Dragons come, they still have to abide by the laws here."

"I still need to track down the criminals who attacked the prison; I don't have time to waste here."

After saying that, Smoker waved to Hawkins and was about to turn and leave when he stopped in his tracks.

He turned around, his gaze falling on Drake's face, and his expression softened at that moment.

"correct."

"If you have really left the Navy, then take some time to visit Professor Zephyr. He was buried in Raven Harbor in the East Blue."

"In a wheat field."

"Protecting the hope he believed in."

Drake was immediately stunned. At that moment, he remembered where he had seen Smoker before.

"Senior Smoker?!"

He had also been a student of Zefa and had met this senior, who was several years ahead of him, a few times.

Then I heard the news that Smoker had been demoted to the East China Sea for repeatedly disobeying orders from his superiors.

After Zephyr split the Navy, Smoker followed him and thus became his enemy.

To Drake's surprise, when they met again, this senior who had once firmly believed in the Navy's justice had joined Britannias and become Gawain's subordinate.

What happened? !

Drake had countless questions in his mind, and his thoughts became complicated at this moment.

The white smoke dissipated.

Smoker disappeared at the end of the street.

"You two knew each other before?!"

Hawkins asked.

Drake did not deny it, and nodded:

"I met him once before at the Navy Headquarters, and later I heard that he joined the Neo Navy. I never expected to see him here."

"Let's talk about your plans for the future."

Hawkins was invigorated:
"Right on my mind!"

The two walked back into the bar, as if the previous tension had never happened.

The two hit it off.

Hawkins is looking for allies, and Drake's mission has changed.

The target of the undercover operation has changed from the Beasts to Britannias, and Smoker's presence here has also caught his attention.

The Neo Navy has long been destroyed, but many surviving high-ranking officers are still on the Navy's wanted list, including dangerous figures such as Smoker and even Fujitora.

Especially Fujitora, who is a supreme expert capable of serving as a general of the headquarters. His importance is too great, and he must understand him.

In addition, Drake held his mentor, Zeff, in high esteem.

Even if the other party ultimately chose a path completely different from the Navy, the Marines who knew Zephyr's past could understand it to some extent.

Drake was no exception.

If given the chance, he would also like to see what kind of existence Zefa believed in hope truly was.

The farce quickly came to an end.

Meanwhile, the seventh match of the quarterfinals in the Round Table Arena has also concluded.

Dazbonis was instantly killed by Barrett with a single punch, without any suspense. If Barrett hadn't been unintentional, it would have been questionable whether he could have left the Round Table Arena alive.

Zango stood on the podium, excitedly announcing the final opponent of the quarterfinals:

"The final battle of the quarterfinals, the two sides facing off need no further explanation from me."

"Kaido, the strongest creature in the world, reigning supreme in the new century, and one of the legendary powerhouses on this sea who comes closest to the pinnacle!"

"Facing the former Shichibukai, and the Dark King of the Night who dominated the Devil's Triangle Navy - Gecko Moria!"

The audience members standing in front of the projection screen immediately perked up, their eyes glued to the screen, afraid of missing a single moment.

A person's shadow is the name of a tree.

The name Kaido of the Beasts is synonymous with strength not only in the New World, but throughout the entire world.

The world's strongest creature, the overlord of the Beasts Pirates, a monster who has been captured and executed by the Navy dozens of times, yet remains unharmed.

"That's... Kaido of the Beasts!"

"That kind of monster actually appeared in the Round Table Arena, vying for the title of world's best?!"

"No!"

"It's One Piece!"

(End of this chapter)