Shanks opened his eyes and found himself in a small apartment.
Shanks: "So, I've finally regained my memories, huh."
He looked around the room, reminiscing. "I'm seven years old now, and I've been attending the academy for about a year. Even without my memories, it seems I trained well and made good use of the academy's teachings and the village library."
Shanks closed his eyes and whispered, "Ashura."
A sword materialized next to him.
Shanks: "Good, the sword works perfectly. Now, it's time to test the library."
He closed his eyes again and said, "Room."
When Shanks reopened them, he found himself in a massive library filled with countless resources. State-of-the-art televisions and computers adorned the space, alongside combat simulation arenas. The library held every piece of knowledge from the One Piece and Naruto universes, stored in books and within the computers.
Shanks: "This... this is even better than I imagined."
He walked toward one of the laptops, opened it, and scrolled through its contents. From... ahem questionable material to anime and combat tutorials, it had everything. Smirking, he turned toward the training area.
The combat simulation zone allowed him to fight characters of various ages and power levels—child Luffy to Gear 5 Luffy, academy-era Naruto to Baryon Mode Naruto.
Shanks: "With this, I can gain invaluable combat experience."
He muttered, "Shambles," and exited his mental library.
Now back in his small apartment, Shanks checked his savings. As an orphan, he received 15,000 ryo monthly to cover his expenses. After enrolling in the academy, he left the orphanage and moved into a student apartment. Despite spending on training tools like kunai, he had managed to save around 50,000 ryo. However, to push his training further, he needed more resources—and that meant more money.
Shanks: "I have an idea, but in my current situation, it's not feasible. I'll wait for the right time."
Determined, he re-entered his mental library and reviewed videos on physical training.
Shanks: "My chakra reserves have tripled, thanks to the memories and knowledge from my 21 years of past life. My mental energy, which forms half of my chakra, has significantly increased. If my physical and mental energies were balanced, my chakra would be even higher. I've already practiced leaf chakra control, so I don't need to start from scratch. Tomorrow, I'll begin training my chakra control further, but for today, my focus will be on physical training."
Exiting his apartment, Shanks headed into the forest. Alone amidst the trees, he began his rigorous three-hour training routine.
For a seven-year-old—even a ninja—this was grueling. The first 30 minutes were spent warming up. After ensuring his body was ready, he moved on to strength, endurance, agility, and explosive power training. Finally, he ended with 30 minutes of stretching to cool down.
By the end, Shanks was drenched in sweat, as if he'd just stepped out of a shower.
Shanks: "This body is way better than I expected. I've never pushed myself this hard before, but if I give it my all, I'm sure I can handle even more."
After a brisk walk back to his apartment, Shanks prepared clean clothes and a towel, took a long shower, and washed his dirty gear. Refreshed, he headed to the kitchen to cook lunch.
Unfortunately, his cooking skills and supplies were limited. The only appropriate meal he could think of after such intense training was eggs. He ate as much as he could before collapsing onto his bed.
Shanks: "Oh, right. The academy starts again the day after tomorrow. I'll need to adjust my training schedule. What a headache."
Determined to prepare, Shanks re-entered his mental library to research Haki training methods.
Shanks: "Let's see. To train Armament Haki, my body needs to reach a certain level of strength, so that's not possible yet. Observation and Conqueror's Haki, on the other hand, can be started at a young age. Observation Haki requires assistance, so I'll need to learn Shadow Clone Jutsu first. But Conqueror's Haki... I can start training that right now."
He reviewed the information on Conqueror's Haki:
Haoshoku Haki is a rare and powerful ability that allows users to impose their will upon others, often intimidating or incapacitating them.
Shanks crafted a training plan:
1. Mental Strengthening:
Meditation: Build focus and emotional control (30-60 minutes daily).
Willpower Exercises: Challenge his limits to strengthen mental endurance.
2. Emotional Control:
Track and regulate emotions to avoid impulsive actions.
3. Visualization:
Imagine high-stakes battles where his presence dominates opponents.
4. Physical Training:
Regular martial arts and strength-building exercises to support his mental growth.
5. Leadership Practice:
Develop confidence and influence in social situations.
6. Conflict Resolution:
Simulate tense situations to practice maintaining control under pressure.
Shanks: "This training not only improves my Haki but also boosts my overall skills. It's like hitting two birds with one stone."