Ep 1: The Awakening
In the year 1120, the seas were treacherous, and the world was in chaos. Pirates roamed freely, hunting for treasure and power, while the government desperately tried to maintain control. Amidst this turbulent era, a young boy named Venus Exodus Neptune, the son of the Void God, embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would change the course of history.
Venus had grown up in the village of Zetsubō, a small and isolated place that few knew existed. At the age of nine, a pirate stumbled across his village and handed him a peculiar ring, the Void Ring. The pirate, with his dying breath, warned Venus of the ring's immense power and its potential to reshape the world.
Three years later, Venus witnessed the execution of the Pirate Emperor, Romeo D. Valkeryie. As he stood before the masses, bound and bloodied, Romeo's final words rang out with defiance and hope: "All is achievable. The government is hiding it from you all. You can achieve all and be the one who rules above others." The Marines and soldiers swiftly ended his life, marking the beginning of the pirate age.
Now fifteen years old, Venus found himself aboard the pirate ship of the Mitchell Pirates. He had snuck onto the vessel inside a barrel, seeking passage to his next destination: Chīsana Ankā, a village where he hoped to find a renowned fighter named Jace Lee. The ship's crew was unaware of his presence as they launched an attack on a luxurious cruise ship filled with wealthy passengers.
The sound of cannon fire and the clash of swords jolted Venus awake. He pushed the barrel's lid aside and emerged into the chaos. The deck was a battlefield, with pirates swinging their cutlasses and passengers screaming in terror. In the midst of the fray, a fierce woman with fiery red hair and a commanding presence led the assault. This was Mitchell, the captain of the Mitchell Pirates.
Venus, despite his age, knew he couldn't stand by and watch innocent people suffer. He activated the power of his Void Ring, 闇 闇 深い , feeling the dark energy surge through him. He dashed forward, using his agility to dodge attacks and reach the heart of the battle.
"Black Hole!" he shouted, extending his hand towards a group of pirates. A swirling vortex of darkness appeared, sucking in the marauders and leaving nothing behind. The sight stunned the remaining pirates, giving Venus the opportunity to confront Mitchell directly.
Mitchell turned to face him, her eyes narrowing with a mix of curiosity and anger. "Who are you, boy?" she demanded, raising her sword.
"I'm Venus, and I'm here to save these people," he replied, his voice steady despite the chaos around him.
Mitchell smirked. "You think you can take on my crew? You're just a child."
Venus didn't respond with words. Instead, he activated another ability of his ring. "Implode!" he shouted, focusing the void energy on Mitchell. The air around her shimmered, and with a deafening explosion, she was thrown back, crashing into the ship's mast.
The battle raged on, but with Venus's intervention, the tide turned in favor of the passengers. Eventually, the remaining pirates were defeated, and the cruise ship was saved. Exhausted but determined, Venus sought out a way to continue his journey to Chīsana Ankā.
As he wandered the port, he encountered two fishermen, Airo and Nairo. They were kind-hearted souls who offered him passage on their small boat. Venus didn't know them, but he sensed their sincerity and accepted their help. The trio set sail, unaware of the tragic fate that awaited them.