One Piece: How Can I Become King Of The Pirate If You Don’t Work Hard?

Gawain muttered to himself, and after a moment's silence, he said: "Isn't it precisely to find such answer that we chose to go out to sea?"

Gaimon was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Gawain: "That's right!"

"However, to thank you for your help, there will be a party tonight!"

Gawain smiled faintly and followed Gaimon away.

Along the way, countless wild beasts living in the jungle gathered behind Gaimon.

During the past twenty years, many wild animals have experienced the cycle of life and death, but after separation, there is also a new life.

The friendship between them and Gaimon did not disappear with death but instead became a kind of inheritance.

During this journey, Gaimon had already found his treasure while Gawain was still on the road, without knowing when he had been followed by many companions.

The banquet was held in a cave in the middle of the island.

Surrounding the central fire, Gaimon took out the fruit wine he brewed, smoked fish and fruits picked by his animal friends from the surrounding woods, and placed them in the middle of the banquet for everyone to eat.

Kuro raised his hand and clinked glasses with Gaimon: "I'm sorry about what happened just now."

Gaimon waved his hand: "Stop talking, let's drink!"

After saying that, he ignored Kuro and poured a big gulp of wine into his mouth.

Seeing this, Kuro grinned and drank a big bowl of wine as well.

Gaimon has difficulty moving, and even with the help of his animal friends, the wine he brews cannot be considered fragrant and delicious.

But the wine itself is not the protagonist of the banquet, and the ceremony is just an embellishment.

The smiles and joy on everyone's faces at this moment are the most important things in the banquet.

… … … 

The banquet lasted for several days and nights.

Everyone didn't stop until the storm outside the cave completely subsided.

Gaimon, who hadn't seen a living person for twenty years, burst out with all his pent-up enthusiasm, and even though Gawain and the others were already drunk, he did not stop.

On the beach, the pirate ship that was stranded due to the storm was pushed into the sea with everyone's joint efforts.

Fortunately, sufficient protective measures were taken when the ship was moored, and although there were many damaged parts, it did not affect navigation.

Gawain left a Den Den Mushi for Gaimon and told him that if he needed anything from the outside world, he could contact him directly, and then he left with his companions.

After the storm, there's a sunny day, with light wind and gentle waves on the sea, and warm sunlight falling from the sky and shining on everyone.

Nami, who was basking in the sun, quietly turned sideways and saw a green-haired figure pushing open the door of the cabin and slowly walking out.

"Where is this?"

"Where are Johnny and Yosaku?!"

Zoro glanced around and asked.

After a few days, the wound on his chest was almost healed, but he only woke up today. 

Although his face is still a little pale, it no longer affects his fighting ability.

The three swords on his waist are the best proof.

"Hey, you're awake?"

Gawain, who was sitting on the deck wiping the Guanze Masamune, looked up at Zoro.

These days, he had already used the badge ability to check Zoro's potential, and it was consistent with what he had speculated.

This also means that even if there is no breakthrough in the middle, Zoro does not need to realize his true heart like Kuro; he can become one of the strongest pirates in the sea.

Such potential is even higher than that of Gawain at the moment.

Naturally, he wanted to bring him under his command.

"You saved me?"

Zoro looked at Gawain, holding the sword at his waist with one hand. He was eager to try it again, but he still suppressed his desire.

"If you want to kill me, you'd better do it sooner rather than later-"

"You owe me three lives."

Gawain stretched out three fingers and shook them, with a smile on his face, and said: "It's not good to reject your savior like this."

Zoro's eyelids jumped: "I only have one life, right? Where did I get the extra two?"

Gawain pointed to Johnny and Yosaku, who were mopping the deck in the corner. "Aren't your two little brothers considered human beings?"

Zoro was silent for a moment, then looked up at Gawain: "How can you let them go?"

Gawain said seriously: "How about we make a bet?"

"It's still about ten days' voyage from here to my base."

"You can attack me in any way you want. As long as you can make me bleed, I will not only give you your freedom but also hand these two little brats over to you."

"Where are the chips?"

Gawain pointed at Zoro: "You!"

"Hmph."

Zoro showed a sly smile on his face: "Now that we've come to this point if I refuse, I'd be immature."

"But even if I lose to you, I will leave this ship the day I surpass you."

"After all."

"I have a promise that I must fulfill even if it costs my life!"

Gawain said calmly: "Are you already looking for a way out before it even starts?"

"But these two things are not in conflict with each other. Forget it. There is no point in saying more. I will assume that you have already accepted the bet."

As Gawain finishes speaking.

Three silver blade lights grew bigger and bigger in front of Gawain, and Zoro, who had been unable to hold back any longer, attacked immediately.

Obviously, he was unwilling to accept his last failure.

"An anxious guy."

Gawain had a smile on his face and thrust Guanze Masamune in his hand forward.

The same scene happened a few days ago again.

Gawain's sword was at the intersection of Zoro's three swords. Even if Zoro tried his best, he could not move forward even a little bit.

Just this time, Zoro was mentally prepared for this.

If he can do something with a dagger, it would be strange if you can't do it with the sword he's most familiar with, or even the sword that is in tune with his mind!

As this thought came to his mind, Zoro pulled back his two arms, wanting to retreat and accumulate strength for another wave of attack, but the snake-like Guanze Masamune in Gawain's hand stuck directly to him.

Zoro was overwhelmed by the constant stabbings, and he barely blocked them by waving his three swords wildly while retreating.

In just a few breaths, he retreated to the edge of the deck.

At this moment, Gawain's attack slowed down, and Zoro just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw a silver-white light shooting out from Gawain's sword.

He only had time to lower his head before the silver light flew away close to his scalp…

Whoosh!

A sea beast that was tens of meters in size had just jumped out of the water when it was cut into two pieces by Gawain's flying slash.

Zoro looked back at the astonishing scene on the sea, swallowed his saliva, and said: "Is this something a swordsman can do?"

Gawain smiled faintly: "There's even a powerful swordsman that can cut down a dragon in the sky."

"You want to learn?"

"I'll teach you!"

"Snort!"

The corners of Zoro's mouth curled up, looking extremely defiant.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that joining the White Knight Pirate was not a bad thing.

At least, even when they are enemies, Gawain is willing to save him, which means that the other party is most likely not a vicious person.

Moreover, having such a powerful opponent to feed his skills will only help him grow faster!

He has confidence.

It would take at most three years to reach Gawain's current level!

"I will use my own way to become the strongest!"

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