The fight with Shanks still lingered in Xpovac's mind as he sat down near the docks, watching the gentle waves roll in. His body still ached from the spar, but he felt great. There was something about challenging himself against a powerful opponent that made him feel more alive than ever.
Ding!
The system notification rang in his head again, this time surprising him.
"Quest Complete. Reward: 1 Gacha Spin."
"Reward: 2 Pokemon egg"
Xpovac raised an eyebrow. A gacha spin? He hadn't expected that, but considering the randomness of One Piece and his system, nothing was ever as straightforward as it seemed. He opened the system menu with a quick command and navigated to the new option.
"Gacha Spin available. Would you like to use it now?"
With a smirk, Xpovac nodded. "Let's see what we get," he said, activating the spin.
A colorful wheel appeared in his vision, filled with items, techniques, and other mysterious icons. The wheel spun rapidly, colors blending together as the anticipation built up inside him. Then, after a few moments, the wheel slowed and landed on something intriguing: a glowing book labeled "Ki Manipulation Technique."
"Congratulations! You've earned: Ki Manipulation Technique Book."
Xpovac's eyes widened. "Ki manipulation?" he muttered to himself, feeling excitement pulse through his veins. This was no ordinary world he was in. Mixing One Piece with Pokémon and now Dragon Ball? The possibilities seemed endless!
Without wasting time, Xpovac opened the book from his inventory. A shimmering light emanated from the pages, and as he read through it, knowledge began to pour into his mind. It was unlike anything he'd ever experienced before. The book described how to harness inner energy—or "Ki"—to perform powerful attacks and enhance physical abilities. Techniques ranged from simple energy blasts to more advanced maneuvers like flight and energy shields.
"Okay, this is awesome," Xpovac muttered, feeling his body tingle with newfound power. But, like any skill, it required practice.
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The next couple of days were spent in intense training. Xpovac found a secluded area near Foosha Village to avoid raising suspicion, though he wasn't exactly hiding the fact that he had a system. He just didn't need anyone asking too many questions.
Mudkip, his loyal Pokémon, was by his side through every moment, offering support. When Xpovac wasn't training his Ki manipulation, he was bonding with his starter, going over battle strategies, and making sure Mudkip was staying sharp.
"Alright, Mudkip, watch this," Xpovac said as he focused on the energy swirling inside him. His hands slowly came together, forming a small ball of glowing blue energy. Mudkip tilted its head, watching with fascination as Xpovac pushed the energy forward, sending it flying toward a nearby rock. The energy blast hit its target, shattering the rock into pieces.
"See? Easy!" Xpovac grinned, wiping sweat from his brow. He was getting better at controlling his Ki, but there was still so much to learn. He couldn't help but feel a sense of pride at how far he'd come.
Mudkip chirped excitedly, jumping up and down in approval. "Mud! Mudkip!"
The two of them spent hours each day honing their skills, not just with the Ki techniques but also in Pokémon training. Xpovac would throw challenges at Mudkip, creating mock battles to help the little Pokémon grow stronger. As they worked together, their bond deepened, and Xpovac could feel that Mudkip was getting stronger with every passing day.
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One afternoon, after another intense training session, Xpovac sat down on a nearby boulder, catching his breath. He had been practicing creating energy blasts and controlling them with precision, something that took a toll on his stamina. He stared at his hands, feeling the hum of Ki coursing through his veins.
"This is insane," he muttered to himself, marveling at the power he now had access to. "I never thought I'd be learning how to use Ki in the One Piece world." His mind wandered to all the possibilities—how he could use this power in battles, against pirates, or even in his journey to become something greater.
Just then, Mudkip, who had been playing in a nearby stream, ran up to him, shaking off some water. "Mudkip!"
Xpovac chuckled, patting the little Pokémon on the head. "Good work today, buddy. We're getting stronger."
As the sun began to set over Foosha Village, Xpovac stood up, feeling a sense of satisfaction wash over him. The last couple of days had been a whirlwind of growth and training. He'd not only started mastering Ki manipulation but also strengthened his bond with Mudkip.
"Alright, let's call it a day," Xpovac said with a grin, as he and Mudkip made their way back to the village.
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That night, as Xpovac lay in bed, his thoughts were still buzzing with excitement. The system had thrown him into a world filled with endless possibilities. He could feel himself becoming stronger, and with every new challenge, he grew even more confident.
He closed his eyes, a smile tugging at his lips as the system chimed softly in the back of his mind."Congratulations on your progress. Keep training and the world of One Piece will soon be yours."
Xpovac grinned. "Yeah… soon."