Two weeks had passed since Xpovac and his crew made landfall on the small, untouched island near Alabasta. In that time, the island became their temporary sanctuary—a place of rest, training, and bonding. Xpovac and his Pokémon spent their days training and playing in the sun, with Tyranitar and Lucario sparring on the beach, Articuno flying high above the trees, and Mew entertaining everyone with its playful antics. Lugia, ever the guardian, patrolled the skies and sea, making sure no unwanted visitors disturbed their peace.
For two weeks, it was paradise. They ate their fill, relaxed under the stars, and tested each other's strength. But all good things come to a pause, and on the morning of the fifteenth day, Xpovac received a system alert that would kickstart a new adventure.
System Alert: Quest Assigned – Claim Territory in the Grand Line.
The system explained the quest: Xpovac needed to claim the island as his own, establish his presence in the Grand Line, and defend it if needed. The rewards were intriguing:
1: A Full Cure
2: Gacha Spin – S Tier
3: A Jolly Roger with a skull in the middle, featuring Pokéballs and Monster decks.
"Claiming territory, huh?" Xpovac mused as he looked around the island. It was already becoming a home for him and his Pokémon. With a grin, he stood tall. "Alright, let's make this official."
Raising his hand, Xpovac declared, "From today onward, this island is mine. Welcome to PokeIsland!"
As soon as he made the claim, the system rewarded him with the promised items. First, a glowing vial appeared before him, labeled *Full Cure*. Then, his Gacha spin activated, and he felt a surge of anticipation as the wheel spun in his mind. A bright light flashed, and suddenly, a legendary weapon appeared before him—Excalibur from the Fate series.
Xpovac's eyes widened as he reached out and grasped the hilt of the mighty sword. Its weight was balanced perfectly in his hand, the blade shining with otherworldly energy.
"So, this is Excalibur," he whispered, feeling its immense power radiate through him. "Time to test it."
He spent the next few hours pushing himself to the limit with Excalibur. His movements were swift and precise, cutting through the air with an elegance he hadn't experienced before. The blade hummed with energy, each swing growing sharper and more controlled as Xpovac honed his sword skills further.
After training with Excalibur, he felt exhilarated but knew his work wasn't over. Mew floated nearby, watching with curiosity.
"Mew," Xpovac called, "it's time. Go find Ace. He should be somewhere in the Grand Line right now."
Mew nodded, sensing the importance of the task. With a shimmer, it disappeared in an instant, heading out into the vast sea to search for Xpovac's younger brother.
While waiting for Mew to return, Xpovac turned his attention to Articuno. The legendary ice bird was powerful, but Xpovac knew she could be even stronger.
"Articuno," Xpovac said, "I think it's time you learned *Haki*."
Articuno let out a soft cry, ready to train. Over the next five hours, Xpovac guided her through the rigorous process of learning Haki, honing her Observation and Armament Haki to match the levels of his other Pokémon. Though challenging, Articuno was a quick learner, and by the end of the session, her abilities had grown exponentially. Her icy power now carried the weight of Haki, making her a formidable force.
An hour after training Articuno, Mew returned, hovering excitedly before Xpovac.
"You found him?" Xpovac asked, and Mew nodded.
"Alright," Xpovac said, climbing atop Lugia's back. "Mew, teleport us to Ace."
In a flash of light, Xpovac and Lugia were teleported into the middle of the sea, where Ace's small boat bobbed on the waves. Lugia's sudden appearance startled Ace, who almost fell off his boat in surprise.
"What the hell?" Ace shouted, before realizing who it was. "Xpovac?"
Xpovac landed gracefully on Lugia's back, grinning as he approached his brother. "Long time no see, Ace."
Ace relaxed, crossing his arms with a smile. "It's been a while. What brings you here?"
"Wanted to check up on you," Xpovac replied. "How's your journey going so far?"
Ace's face grew more serious as he explained his current mission—hunting down Blackbeard, the pirate who had betrayed Whitebeard's crew and killed a fellow crewmate. He recounted the story of Blackbeard's treachery and his resolve to bring him to justice.
As Ace spoke, Xpovac's expression darkened. He knew how this story ended, and the mere thought of it made his blood boil. After Ace finished, Xpovac's voice became low and serious.
"Ace," Xpovac began, "I'm telling you this as your brother—if you keep chasing Blackbeard and get yourself killed, I will *destroy* this world. I'll turn Whitebeard's entire empire upside down, and I'll make Blackbeard wish he never existed."
Ace narrowed his eyes at Xpovac's words. "Are you threatening me?"
Xpovac's gaze didn't waver. "I'm telling you the truth. Even if you do die, I'll find a way to bring you back—just so I can beat some sense into you."
Ace's temper flared at the perceived insult to Whitebeard. Without a word, he sent a blazing fire punch toward Xpovac, who effortlessly dodged the attack.
"Alright," Xpovac muttered, "looks like we're doing this."
He called out to Mew. "Mew, teleport us back to *PokeIsland*. It's time Ace understands the difference between our strength."
With a swift nod, Mew teleported them all back to PokeIsland. Lugia hovered in the air as Xpovac stepped onto the beach, with Ace following closely behind, still seething with anger.
"Mew, put up a barrier," Xpovac ordered. "No damage to the island."
A shimmering barrier surrounded the battlefield as Xpovac turned to face his brother. He unleashed his full power, his aura flaring to life with the image of a massive dragon roaring behind him. The sheer force of his presence caused the ground to tremble, and Ace, blinded by his anger, charged forward, sending wave after wave of fire attacks.
But Xpovac's movements were precise, each dodge and counter executed with ease. Despite Ace's relentless attacks, Xpovac held back, refusing to use his full strength. Eventually, he disarmed Ace and pinned him to the ground, the fight completely one-sided.
"You're strong, Ace," Xpovac said, looking down at his brother, "but you're not ready to face someone like Blackbeard. Not yet."
Ace, breathing heavily, finally calmed down. His anger faded as he realized the gap in their strength.
"I wasn't really going to touch Whitebeard," Xpovac said with a grin. "I just wanted to see how you'd react."
Ace blinked, then sighed heavily. "You got me. Alright, fine. I'll be careful."
Xpovac smiled and patted Ace on the shoulder. "Good. Now, before you head to Alabasta, let me do something."
He turned to Mew. "Mark Ace. If he ever gets into trouble, I want to be able to find him quickly."
Mew floated over to Ace, marking him with a soft glow. Ace looked at his brother, gratitude in his eyes.
"Thanks, Xpovac," Ace said. "I'll be more careful from now on. I promise."
"You better," Xpovac replied. "Mew, teleport Ace to Alabasta. He was heading that way, anyway."
With a final nod, Mew teleported Ace away, leaving Xpovac and his Pokémon alone on PokeIsland once more.
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One Day Later
Xpovac awoke to a system alert.
System Alert: Luffy has reached Alabasta.
Xpovac stood up, stretching. "Looks like it's time."
He began prepping for his departure, ready to follow Luffy and observe his adventures. But more importantly, there was someone else in Alabasta that Xpovac was eager to meet—a certain "Devil Child."