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Chapter 2: Awakening Power – Training on Ruskaina
The winds howled through Ruskaina Island as the weather shifted drastically. One moment, the scorching sun blazed overhead; the next, thunderstorms raged, bringing torrential rain and deadly lightning.
Pranshu, now standing on a rocky cliff, observed the brutal environment. His silver-white hair flowed with the wind, and his ice-blue eyes reflected his unwavering determination.
> "This place… it's perfect."
The Haki Manual lay open in his hands, detailing the deepest principles of Haki. In this two-year window, before Luffy set sail, he would push himself beyond all limits—becoming an unstoppable force.
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Step 1: Mastering Haki
Haki was the foundation of true strength in this world. His Proficiency System would ensure rapid mastery without bottlenecks.
Observation Haki (Kenbunshoku) – Seeing the unseen, predicting movements.
Armament Haki (Busoshoku) – Hardening attacks, negating Logia defenses.
Conqueror's Haki (Haoshoku) – Overpowering will, crushing weaker opponents.
Pranshu shut his eyes and let his senses expand. The island was filled with thousands of lifeforms, ranging from giant tigers to massive sea kings lurking beneath the waves.
Suddenly—a rustle in the bushes.
A 10-meter-tall gorilla charged at him, its fists like boulders!
Instead of dodging, Pranshu focused. A sudden tingling sensation ran through his mind. Time seemed to slow down as he predicted the gorilla's movements.
> [Observation Haki Unlocked – Initial Mastery (0/100 EXP)]
With precise timing, he sidestepped the beast's charge and slammed his fist into its gut.
> BOOM!
The gorilla crashed into a tree, knocked out cold.
Pranshu grinned.
> "This is just the beginning."
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Step 2: Mastering His Devil Fruit
The Akuma Akuma no Mi, Model: Lucifer was a Mythical Zoan like no other. It fused the powers of light and darkness, granting:
Reality Manipulation – Altering physics within limits.
Light & Dark Fusion – Absolute control over energy and void.
Fallen Angel Physique – Enhanced speed, strength, and regeneration.
Devil's Authority – Suppressing or nullifying other Devil Fruits upon touch.
Pranshu closed his eyes and focused on his inner core, summoning his Zoan transformation. Black wings burst from his back, his skin pulsed with dark-red energy, and a golden halo of light appeared behind him.
> [Mythical Zoan Awakening – Stage 1 Unlocked]
A surge of unparalleled power flooded his veins.
With a single flap of his wings, he vanished!
BOOM! The ground where he once stood shattered into a crater!
He reappeared behind a giant panther, his hand engulfed in darkness. With a flick of his wrist, he compressed the beast into a small sphere, absorbing its energy.
Pranshu smirked.
> "I'm already a monster."
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Step 3: Surviving Ruskaina
For the next two years, Pranshu honed his abilities:
Observation Haki evolved to sense emotions and predict the future.
Armament Haki reached the stage where he could coat himself in advanced Ryuo.
Conqueror's Haki grew so dominant that weaker creatures simply knelt in his presence.
His Devil Fruit mastery allowed him to bend light and darkness freely, becoming an untouchable force.
By the end of Year 2, Pranshu was no longer the same.
He stood atop the highest mountain, gazing at the horizon.
> "It's time to set sail."
With one flap of his wings, he vanished into the sky—heading toward the world he was about to conquer.
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[End of Chapter 2]
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