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"My name is Monkey D. Luffy, and I'm going to be the Pirate King!"
"The Pirate King… it's my destiny!"
"But… am I really going to die right after setting out to sea?"
"My dream… won't end here."
"Will you take my place and carry it forward?"
"It's a promise!"
"Where am I? Why is it so dark?"
In a cramped, damp, and cold space, Mu Li slowly regained consciousness, feeling an overwhelming sense of discomfort.
"Am I… submerged in water?"
He found himself in an almost completely sealed space, with water rising past his nose.
It was an oak barrel. Mu Li realized he was curled up inside it.
Suddenly, a sharp pain struck his mind, and fragmented memories began to flood in.
Pieces of dialogue became increasingly clear:
Luffy, the Straw Hat boy, had set out to sea for the first time and encountered a massive whirlpool. Lacking any navigational skills, he hid in an oak barrel, leaving his fate to the currents.
But luck wasn't on his side.
The barrel, being old and worn, began to take on water.
As a Devil Fruit user, Luffy became powerless against the sea, ultimately drowning inside the barrel.
"I've transmigrated… and I'm Monkey D. Luffy now?"
A Golden Hand?
At first glance, Mu Li thought this was a jackpot.
After all, who was Luffy?
He wasn't just any ordinary pirate; he was the "background king" of the seas:
His grandfather, Monkey D. Garp, was a legendary Marine hero who achieved great feats during the God Valley Incident.
His father, Monkey D. Dragon, was the revolutionary leader fighting to overthrow the Celestial Dragons.
His mentor, Red-Haired Shanks, was one of the current Four Emperors of the sea.
His trainer, Silvers Rayleigh, was the former right-hand man of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.
And that's not even mentioning his countless other connections.
"This is too good! Why would I even need to be a pirate? A boring life of privilege is all I need!"
Mu Li thought smugly to himself.
The System Awakens
Suddenly, a voice rang out in his mind:
"Welcome, esteemed host, to the Grand Adventure System!"
Mu Li froze. A system on top of all that background?
"Jackpot! This is beyond a jackpot! This is…"
"Would you like to open your newbie gift pack?"
"Yes!"
"Congratulations! You have obtained a Devil Fruit of Awakening!"
Awakening Fruit: A fruit that guarantees the user 100% mastery of their Devil Fruit's awakened state. Only effective for Devil Fruit users. Ordinary people will merely enjoy a wonderful taste experience.
"An Awakening Fruit?"
Mu Li stared in disbelief.
Eating it meant instant awakening. If he ate it now, wouldn't he become the Sun God?
Without hesitation, a bright light filled the dark barrel.
The next moment, a pure white fruit, shaped like a small apple and lacking the characteristic spiral patterns of a Devil Fruit, appeared in his hand.
Mu Li didn't hesitate. He took a big bite.
The Awakening
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
The sound of his heartbeat echoed like a drum.
For reasons unknown, Mu Li felt an uncontrollable urge to smile, a sudden surge of joy.
His black hair turned snow-white in an instant.
An immense power surged through his body, and the seawater within the barrel no longer rendered him helpless.
As a Devil Fruit user, Luffy had succumbed to the power of the sea, but Mu Li, now awakened, had resistance.
Boom!
With a casual punch, Mu Li shattered the oak barrel and stood upright.
"Phew… finally free."
Looking around, he realized he was in what seemed to be a storage room, surrounded by supplies—food, wine, and fruit.
"Perfect timing. I'm starving."
Grabbing two fruits, he began eating while listening carefully.
From outside came the sounds of screaming and fighting.
"This must be… Alvida's pirate crew?"
Mu Li was quite familiar with the One Piece storyline.
Based on his surroundings, he deduced he was on a luxury merchant ship being attacked by Alvida's crew.
Alvida, known as "Iron Club Alvida," had a bounty of 5 million berries, a significant figure in the East Blue, where the average bounty was only about 3 million berries.
Mu Li decided against heading out for now.
"More importantly, let's figure out this system first."
The System Interface
Mu Li opened the system panel.
[Grand Adventure System]
Host: Mu Li
Lifespan: 17/70
Devil Fruit: Zoan-Type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Model: Nika (Awakened)
Haki:
Observation Haki (Not Mastered)
Armament Haki (Not Mastered)
Conqueror's Haki (Not Awakened)
Combat Skills: N/A
Adventure Coins: 100
The interface was simple and clear.
Adventure Coins and the Store
Mu Li's attention shifted to the final item:
[Adventure Coins]: Can be used to purchase items in the Adventure Store.
[Adventure Store]: Offers 10 items daily. Coins can also refresh the list.
Opening the store, Mu Li found 10 items available for purchase.
The prices, however, were jaw-dropping:
Awakening Fruit: 10,000 Adventure Coins
Lifespan Fruit: Grants 1 additional year of life. Price: 100 Coins
Ship Spirit Fruit: Grants a ship self-navigation capabilities. Price: 1,000 Coins
Telepathy Fruit: Enables telepathic communication across unlimited distances if both parties consume the fruit. Price: 300 Coins
Haki Fruit: Randomly awakens one type of Haki or enhances an already awakened one. Price: 200 Coins
There were even discounts:
Pirate Ship (Thousand Sunny): A premium ship with a storage room full of food and water. Regular price: 1,000 Coins. Today's special: 300 Coins.
"The Awakening Fruit costs 10,000 coins? Thank goodness I got it for free!" Mu Li laughed.
Seeing the Lifespan Fruit, he was thrilled.
Given that the Sun God Nika's form consumed life force, this was a crucial discovery.
"With enough coins, I could theoretically live forever."
The thought brought a sly grin to Mu Li's face.
The Path Forward
The system outlined four ways to earn Adventure Coins:
Recruiting and training crew members. Rewards vary based on the crew's potential.
Daily ship voyages. Earn coins for every day at sea.
Exploring new islands. Rewards depend on the sea region: East Blue, Paradise, or the New World.
Conquering the Grand Line. Unlocks the Adventure Store with unlimited free access.
"So, this system wants me to be a pirate? Fine, then! I'll be the Pirate King!"