My name is Yuji. I'm fifteen years old, an orphan with a penchant for anime, novels, and fanfiction. I often wondered if that classified me as an otaku.
One evening, as I was walking to my part-time job, I checked the road and saw it was clear. Confidently, I stepped onto the asphalt. But in a heartbeat, my world turned upside down.
A truck materialized out of nowhere, its horn blaring a deafening warning too late. The impact was brutal, and in those fleeting moments before darkness claimed me.
I thought, 'Is this one of those fanfics where you get a chance to reincarnate in a world of your choice after getting hit by a truck?'
When I regained consciousness, I was enveloped in a void of utter darkness. A mysterious, almost comical voice broke the silence. "Hohoho, looks like we have another victim of Truck-sama."
I squinted into the gloom and saw a glowing orb hovering in the void.
"So, kid, I'll grant you two wishes since you were run over by Truck-sama. Where do you want to reincarnate, and what are your wishes?"
I felt a surge of excitement. This was my second chance! But before I could answer, the glowing orb interrupted me. "Oh, don't call me a bright ball. I have a name, you know. It's Bob."
Suppressing a laugh, I replied, "Okay, Bob-sama... Pfff... I have a question first."
Bob's voice grew stern. "What is it?"
"Do I need to wish for my memories and body to remain intact?" I asked, my voice trembling with hope.
"No," Bob replied, and I nearly jumped for joy.
"Alright, I want to be reincarnated in the world of One Piece, as a 10-year-old boy, 15 years before the canon events. Place me on an uninhabited island teeming with beasts. As for my wishes..." I hesitated for a moment, then continued, "First, I want a Zoan-type Devil Fruit: the Monster Zero from the MonsterVerse."
Hearing this, Bob replied, "Go on, don't be shy."
"As for my final wish, since the One Piece world is full of betrayal, I want something that ensures no one betrays my trust. Not like a slave, but more like a loyal companion, someone who values our bond even if we just met."
Bob seemed pleased. "Granted. Since your wishes aren't too overpowered, I'll throw in a bonus."
Joy overflowed in my soul. "What kind of bonus?" I asked eagerly.
"That's for you to find out," Bob said with a hint of mischief.
"Thank you, Bob-sama! PFFFF..." I stifled another laugh.
"Yeah, yeah. Off you go," Bob said, clearly bored, and with a flick, he tossed me into the void. "AHHHHHH!"
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When I awoke, I found myself on an unknown island. The first thing I noticed were three books in front of me. They were the Haki manuals. But before diving into them, I knew I needed to build up my physical strength first. Beside the manuals lay a strange-looking apple. My heart raced. It was the Devil Fruit.
Without hesitation, I took a bite. "BLEHHH!" The taste was horrid, but as I swallowed, information flooded my mind. The fruit was the Hebi Hebi no Mi, Model: Ghidorah. I immediately tried transforming. My body morphed into a massive three-headed, two-tailed dragon, each tail ending in spear-like tips.
I could breathe gravity beams, and my regeneration was astonishing, lost limbs regrew instantly. My size was half that of Kaido's dragon form. But the transformation drained my stamina rapidly. "Huff, huff... I need to train hard if I want to maintain my Ghidorah form," I muttered.
The island around me was wild and untamed, teeming with life. Dense forests stretched as far as the eye could see, their canopies swaying gently in the breeze. The calls of strange, unseen creatures echoed through the trees, and the air was thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming flowers.
I ventured deeper into the island, my senses heightened by the newfound power of my Devil Fruit. The ground beneath my feet was uneven, covered in roots and rocks, and the forest was alive with movement. I saw giant birds with colorful plumage, enormous insects buzzing through the air, and mammals unlike anything I had ever seen before. Some were as large as elephants, while others were small and nimble, darting through the underbrush with incredible speed.
As I explored, I stumbled upon a clearing where the remnants of ancient ruins lay scattered. Massive stone pillars, covered in moss and vines, hinted at a civilization long forgotten. I wondered who had once called this island home and what had happened to them.
In the distance, I heard a roar that sent shivers down my spine. The ground trembled beneath my feet as a colossal beast emerged from the forest. It was a massive creature, resembling a mix between a lion and a dragon, with scales that glinted in the sunlight and a mane of fire. Its eyes locked onto me, and I knew that I was in for a fight.
Drawing on the power of my Devil Fruit, I transformed into my Ghidorah form. My three heads roared in unison, and I launched myself at the beast. The battle was intense, the air crackling with energy as we clashed. Gravity beams shot from my mouths, striking the creature with devastating force. Despite its size and power, it struggled to keep up with my speed and agility.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I managed to deliver a decisive blow. The beast collapsed to the ground, defeated. I reverted to my human form, panting heavily. "Huff... huff... that was tougher than I thought," I muttered.
As I caught my breath, I realized that this island would be the perfect place to train and hone my abilities. The beasts here were formidable opponents, and the harsh environment would push me to my limits. For the next year, I dedicated myself to training, mastering my Devil Fruit powers, and studying the Haki manuals.