After the arrival of Mei and the intense training session, Ren felt a need to understand his new powers at a deeper level. He'd been given access to an ancient legacy, but he was still figuring out its limits and capabilities. Early the next morning, he decided to revisit the Legacy of Legends book, hoping it might offer more insights.
The village was quiet as he slipped out of his house and made his way to the secluded hill where he had first discovered the book. The pages glowed faintly as he opened them, as if sensing his intent. As he flipped through, one section caught his eye—a chapter titled "The Path of Power."
Reading further, he discovered a set of stats and a list of skills that were somehow tied to his potential. The book mentioned that these stats could be improved with training or by exchanging "Legacy Points," a mysterious currency gained through battles, completing tasks, and protecting the village.
Excited, Ren read the details:
Ren's Stats
• Strength: 12 – Determines his physical power, affecting how much damage he can deal in close combat.
• Agility: 15 – Governs his speed and reflexes, improving his dodge and reaction time.
• Intelligence: 14 – Enhances his ability to learn techniques and understand complex ideas.
• Endurance: 10 – Represents his stamina and resistance to attacks.
• Charisma: 13 – Affects how others perceive and trust him, especially valuable for building alliances.
• Legacy Points (LP): 0 – Points he can use to upgrade his stats, skills, or purchase new abilities from the Legacy Shop.
A sense of excitement surged through Ren. Legacy Points would let him unlock new powers, possibly even some from the legendary worlds of Naruto and One Piece, which he had read about in tales. The book had a "Legacy Shop" section, where various abilities and techniques from those worlds could be bought—if he had enough points.
Ren's eyes scanned the shop menu:
Legacy Shop
• Naruto Techniques:
• Shadow Clone Jutsu (10 LP) – Creates solid clones that can assist in combat, farming, or training.
• Chakra Control (5 LP) – Enhances energy control, making all chakra-based techniques more efficient.
• Water Style: Water Bullet Jutsu (8 LP) – A water-based attack that can be used offensively and defensively.
• Byakugan Vision (50 LP) – Allows for enhanced vision, able to see through solid objects and detect enemies from afar.
• One Piece Abilities:
• Haki (20 LP) – A mysterious power that can increase physical and mental strength, divided into three types: Observation, Armament, and Conqueror's.
• Soru (15 LP) – A quick movement technique that lets the user move at blinding speed.
• Devil Fruit Power (Various LP) – Powers like Gomu Gomu (Rubber Body) or Suna Suna (Sand Control). Ren will need a hefty amount of LP for these powers.
• Observation Haki (20 LP) – Enhances senses, allowing Ren to sense others' presences and intentions from a distance.
Ren was amazed by the options, realizing the sheer potential of his new abilities. The Legacy Shop offered the chance to acquire legendary skills, but it would require him to earn Legacy Points. With every successful battle, task, or mission, he could gather more LP and steadily build his power.
Training with Purpose
After reading through his stats and the Legacy Shop options, Ren returned to the fields to meet Aya, Suzu, and Mei, who were already warming up for the day's training.
"Ren, you look fired up!" Suzu said, noticing the determined expression on his face.
Ren grinned. "I've discovered something amazing—this book contains stats and a way to unlock new powers, abilities like those from the tales of the legendary Naruto and One Piece worlds. We can grow stronger, even gain techniques from those worlds."
Aya's eyes widened in surprise. "That's… incredible. So, we can earn these powers by working together?"
"Yes," Ren replied. "The book calls it 'Legacy Points.' If we complete tasks or protect the village, we can gain LP and use it to buy these abilities."
Mei nodded thoughtfully. "Then let's start training to improve our stats and earn those Legacy Points. I believe each of us can benefit from these techniques, especially if it means protecting Mirestead."
First Task: Protecting the Village's Crops
Just as they began training, one of the villagers rushed over, breathless. "Ren, Aya, Suzu, Mei! A group of wild beasts has been spotted near the eastern fields. They're trampling our crops!"
Ren looked at his friends, his mind already set. "This is our chance to protect the village—and to earn Legacy Points."
The group hurried to the eastern fields, where they saw a cluster of wild boars ripping through the crops. Ren took a deep breath, focusing his energy. He had practiced some water manipulation, but he knew he had to push himself further.
"Aya, keep to the back and tend to anyone injured. Suzu, flank them with your wind powers. Mei, use those vines you showed us yesterday to restrict their movement," Ren commanded, his voice filled with newfound confidence.
Suzu grinned. "Got it, leader. Let's show them what we've got."
The battle was intense but controlled. Suzu's wind attacks and Mei's vine manipulation kept the boars from charging, while Ren used a new technique he had developed—the Water Bullet Jutsu, firing condensed blasts of water to knock the boars back. Aya moved swiftly between the villagers, administering herbs to anyone injured and keeping an eye on her teammates.
Within minutes, the group had forced the boars back into the forest. The villagers cheered, grateful for their protection, and Ren felt a surge of pride.
As they returned to the village, Ren felt a strange warmth in his chest. When he opened the book later, he noticed his LP had increased by 10. It seemed that protecting the village was indeed a valuable task in the eyes of the Legacy of Legends.
Ren's Stats (Updated)
• Strength: 12
• Agility: 15
• Intelligence: 14
• Endurance: 10
• Charisma: 13
• Legacy Points (LP): 10
With his first LP earned, Ren's eyes returned to the Legacy Shop, excitement building as he thought of the endless possibilities.