Luffy Bandaged

Riku Kazehaya just wanted a quiet life at his new high school in Kamakura. No drama, no attention—just clean air, late-night jogs, and maybe a vending machine chocolate milk after class. But on Day One, things go off-script: Not only is he seated next to a beautiful gyaru with a sharp tongue and sharper stare—Aika Hoshino—but he also finds out that she’s his new roommate. Courtesy of their scheming dads’ “cozy little arrangement.” Now living under the same roof, with bandages on his fists and secrets under his sleeves, Riku tries to keep his real self boxed away. After all, no one at school knows he’s a boxing prodigy who dropped out of the spotlight. But Aika? She's not so easy to keep out. Gym rat by passion, chaotic by nature, and way too pretty to ignore—she’s got her own questions about this mysterious new guy with tired eyes and a body built like a fighter. Love wasn’t part of the plan. But some feelings don’t stay boxed for long.

Ryo and Minji's story unfolds in a complex backdrop where Ryo struggles with alcoholism, while Minji, a well-educated graduate, has taken on the responsibility of running a pottery design workshop inherited from her parents. Despite their close proximity and shared experiences, there is a noticeable absence of romantic feelings or emotional development between them. This raises the intriguing question: is it possible for them to discover love amidst their contrasting lives?

The Skytear Prophecy He fell from the heavens, broken and bandaged… yet marked by fate. When a nameless orphan dies in the modern world, fate tears open the veil of reality and throws him into a realm of soul-bound warriors, mana-scarred battlefields, and kingdoms still bleeding from a demonic war. Chosen by an ancient prophecy, the boy awakens in the arms of a lonely Empress—believed to be a divine child, marked by a glowing symbol and golden blood. But he is no savior. Not yet. In a world where power is measured by the number of mana circles around one’s heart, he begins with only one… yet that single circle radiates strength equal to four. Hated by nobles. Loved by the broken. He must rise—master his Soul Armor, survive the trials of the Celestial Academy, and stand when divine armies fall. Because when the demons return… Only the Skytear can stop the end.

On an ordinary day, an inventory livestream descended upon the dimensional multiverse. Those who were selected all had a faint blue light screen appear before them. Immediately after, large characters appeared in front of them. 《 Dimensional World Inventory — Top 10 Famous Scenes 》  Scene 1: One person, one sword, guarding a city, battling seventy thousand... Scene ***: The man who almost kicked out the grand finale, Eight Gates Formation! Might Guy! Scene ***: Menma, I found you! Scene ***: ..... As one scene after another of regretful characters appeared, everyone watching the scenes shed tears. Monkey D. Luffy: That's amazing, one person, one sword, not only fought against seventy thousand people, but also returned alive? Uzumaki Naruto: I didn't expect that seemingly ordinary guy to be so powerful! Uchiha Sasuke: The one who made the final save was actually you. Jinta Yadomi: Menma, we found you~ Everyone: Menma, we found you~ Honma Meiko "Menma": Hi! I've been found!

As one of the heirs of the Vandaster family, Shiu Vandaster had to work hard and frequently change schools due to his family's reputation and his own delinquent, bad-boy image. He believed that his final year of school would be peaceful and uneventful, with no desire to make friends. But when Shiu reunites with his obsessive childhood friend, Damio, all of his plans fall apart turning his world upside down. Years passed, and they are now adults, however, Damio was determined to stay by his side. No matter how hard Shiu tried to escape from the man's relentless pursuit, the man always managed to find him. Those black, intense eyes seemed to burn with obsession and desire, fixed on Shiu without fail. As their lives became increasingly intertwined, marked by turbulent love and passion, Shiu came to the realization that escaping the man's grasp was impossible.

They called him a failure. Now he’s their last hope. After dying in a world where magic ruled everything, Kael Ardyn, once a feared Archmage, awakens in the body of a disgraced academy student in a distant future. The Seven Moons that once blessed the world are fading, monsters are mutating, and ancient gods slumber within forgotten relics. But Kael remembers everything. His lost love. His betrayal. The war he couldn’t stop. This time, he hides in plain sight—slacking off, dodging attention, and sarcastically guiding his oddball companions: a cursed talking sword, an overpowered ogre monk, a flirty villainess, and a cold elven assassin. What starts as a second chance soon becomes a race against divine fate itself. As secrets unravel and laughter meets heartbreak, Kael must decide: Will he rise as a god… or live as a man who rewrote destiny for love?

Como uno de los herederos de la familia Vandaster, Shiu Vandaster tuvo que trabajar duro y cambiar frecuentemente de escuela debido a la reputación de su familia y a su propia imagen de chico malo y delincuente. Creía que su último año de colegio sería tranquilo y sin incidentes, y sin ganas de hacer amigos. Pero cuando Shiu se reencuentra con su obsesivo amigo de la infancia, Damio, todos sus planes se desmoronan poniendo su mundo patas arriba. Pasan los años y ya son adultos, sin embargo, Damio está decidido a permanecer a su lado. Por mucho que Shiu intentara escapar de la implacable persecución del hombre, éste siempre se las arreglaba para encontrarlo. Aquellos ojos negros e intensos parecían arder de obsesión y deseo, fijos en Shiu siempre. A medida que sus vidas se entrelazaban cada vez más, marcadas por un amor y una pasión turbulentas, Shiu llegó a la conclusión de que escapar de las garras del hombre era imposible.

After waking up in a burned-down asylum with no memory, a young man finds his face bandaged, his name erased, and his arms tattooed with coordinates that lead to dead bodies. Everyone he meets insists he’s someone else—someone dangerous. As he follows the trail of blood and clues across forgotten villages, desolate roads, and ruined archives, visions of his past collide with supernatural forces bent on dragging him back to a place he cannot remember—but deeply fears. Each chapter peels back another truth. And when the final mask breaks… He'll have to ask not "What happened to me?" But: “What did I do?”

The Mage Without Magic In a world where magic is everything... he was born with nothing. In Elarion, magic isn’t just power — it’s breath, identity, and destiny. From glowing cities in the sky to blades forged from starlight, every soul is connected to the Mana Web — except one. Nezutsu. The only child in history to be born Ashless. Powerless. Magicless. Worthless. Mocked. Feared. Forgotten. Even the weakest ant can cast a spell… but Nezutsu? He’s not even considered human. But beneath his cursed fate lies something far more dangerous than magic — A secret sealed by the gods, a power buried so deep that even the heavens tremble at the thought of its return. He doesn’t seek revenge. He doesn’t crave glory. But when the world turns its back on him… he walks straight into the darkness it fears. As ancient legends reawaken, dark empires rise, and forbidden truths begin to crack the foundation of reality itself — the boy without magic may become the one force that decides the fate of all magic. Some powers aren’t meant to be seen. Some destinies aren’t meant to be written. And some mages… shouldn’t exist at all. Why you’ll be obsessed with The Mage Without Magic: A heart-wrenching journey from zero to legendary A slow-burning romance full of longing, sacrifice, and fate A 500-chapter saga with a hidden power that won’t surface until you’ve fallen deep into the story Every chapter ends in a cliffhanger — and you won’t be able to stop Ancient gods, magical rankings, secret bloodlines, and a hero who defies everything Will you walk with the powerless boy? Or will you stand against the storm he’s about to become?

The final battle raged on as Diante Rudran, the renowned Arch-Magus, faced off against the powerful Demon King, Belial. The battlefield was ablaze with the clash of magic and steel, as both combatants used all their strength and power to overcome their foe. Diante's magical prowess was unmatched as he unleashed powerful spells and incantations, driving Belial back with every attack. The Demon King fought ferociously, his dark powers twisting and corrupting the very air around him. As the battle reached its climax, Diante managed to land a devastating blow on Belial, striking him down with a final, decisive blast of magical energy. But in his moment of triumph, Diante felt a searing pain rip through his body, as Belial launched a desperate, final attack. The young Arch-Magus cried out in agony as he felt the Demon King's dark energy consume him, his body weakening as his lifeforce began to fade. But just as he was on the brink of death, a brilliant light enveloped him, lifting his spirit from his dying body. As his consciousness faded, Diante felt himself being carried through time and space, his soul drifting through dimensions until finally, he felt himself being reborn into a new body, a new life. Diante Rudran, a powerful Mage from a fantasy world, has been reincarnated into the body of Elias Harrington, a young mage who perished in his sleep. Diante's soul has taken over Elias Harrington's body, and he has inherited the young man's memories and knowledge. Despite the initial shock, Diante accepts his new identity and resolves to continue living as Elias Harrington, unaware that the boy's parents, who are oblivious to their son's passing. Diante awakens in a bed covered in bandages, the Soul of Elias Harrington parting ways with him, leaving Diante to come to terms with his reincarnation. He decides to carry on as Elias Harrington, embracing his new life in this Magical Fantasy world.

Solian Flare was just your average dude—until he became reincarnated in the One Piece world! But unlike those other dudes who dream of being a Marine or a member of Luffy's crew, Solian has something else in mind to create for himself. Gifted with a mysterious system and the Solar Rift Fruit, a Devil Fruit that enables him to manipulate solar energy and open rifts in space, Solian sets out on a quest with one goal: to conquer the seas and become the strongest! But One Piece's universe is not gentle. With bounty hunters, Marines, and other pirates standing in his way, Solian will have to train day and night, gather powerful allies, and push himself to the limit if he is to make it out alive. From humble beginnings to shock jumps in abundance, from battling vicious pirates to uncovering secrets of his system, Solian's journey has only just started. And in a world where power knows no bounds, only the strongest will emerge victorious! Will he become a crew that will be as strong as the Yonko? Or will he perish before he even makes it to the Grand Line?

Once a beloved jewel of high society, Princess Seraphina Langley lost everything when her family fell into disgrace and ruin. Cast out from palaces and banquets, she now works behind a café counter, wearing thrifted shoes instead of diamond heels. Mocked by her former friends and ignored by the world that once adored her, she’s become invisible. But Seraphina’s fall wasn’t the end. It was the beginning. With her unshakable heart and quiet courage, she starts to build a new life—one connection at a time. She doesn’t just win over people—she transforms them. Cold businessmen begin to smile, hardened guards protect her without orders, and even those who plotted her downfall start to hesitate. And then there’s him: the powerful, aloof CEO who sees through her mask—and falls dangerously hard. This isn’t a tale of revenge. It’s the rise of a woman who teaches the world how to love again. Because sometimes, the crown shines brightest in ashes.

In the realm of Threa, history is wrapped in many tragedies and mysteries. Countless spirits—remnants of the unknown past, roam the land, relentlessly assailing the living. Their hunger was insatiable. At the heart of Threa’s mythology stands Origin, a revered Celestial, believed to have shaped all things. In its divine wisdom, Origin bestowed upon humanity the Soul Flame—a sacred gift, a spark of hope, the call of dependence to the Divinity spoken through the tongue of the Primal. And the very source of what will be known by many as―magic. Through this miracle, mortals have defied fate, thriving in a world riddled with supernatural dangers. Yet, just as spirits crave Life Essence, humanity is driven by its own hunger. For power, for wealth—heedless of the ruin such desires may bring. Their unchecked ambition often leads to catastrophe, unraveling the balance that holds existence together. The spirits, ever yearning, draw closer to the realm of the living, distorting reality itself. Their growing presence warps the fabric of nature, igniting events that defy reason. Driven by instinct, emotion, and an eternal thirst, they clash with mortals in an endless cycle of conflict and survival. And yet, through these trials, humanity finds its resilience, shaped by Celestial influence—or so they choose to believe. Would you be the same? * * * At first, El was just a seven-year-old boy, surviving in a war-torn village. Though he was far from ordinary, for his fragmented memories made it difficult to remember many, yet gifted him with an uncanny intelligence. With only a few tattered books from a crumbling, wooden library, he taught himself how to read, clinging to knowledge as his only solace. He believed his Fate was sealed, bound to die like the others who succumbed to illness and starvation. However, Destiny spoke otherwise. It changed the day his village was attacked. The invaders slaughtered everyone, yet for reasons he couldn’t fathom, they left him alive. When El awoke under the pale light of the full moon, they returned, searching for what they called ‘a breath that was left.’ Helpless, he was captured. What followed was a blur―six years of his life erased from memory. He woke up again, his head bandaged, in the care of a mysterious man who brought him to Mirthwater, a city in one of the Four Vassal States of the Eschaton Empire. Then, without much of an explanation, he abandoned him there. Left to fend for himself, El navigated the harsh underside of Mirthwater, while haunted by dreams of the unknown he couldn’t make sense of. But his quiet struggle for survival suddenly took a dark turn when he stumbled into a brewing conflict hidden within the city’s shadows. Unwittingly thrust into a world fraught with evil and death, he found himself face-to-face with creatures born from humanity’s darkest desires and worst nightmares. Now, El must confront the horrors lurking in the depths of Mirthwater and uncover the truth about his past―before it consumes him in its glacial touch. * * * This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters, and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or localities is entirely coincidental. Contains themes regarding mental health and violence that may not be suitable for all readers. Viewer discretion is advised.

"A teenage boy (Jack) stands in a dark alley, half his face covered in shadow, his injured eye covered with a black bandage. From behind him emerges a dark, translucent entity, resembling a materialized shadow, with glowing red or purple eyes, representing Helfer. The sky above them is overcast, and the full moon is barely visible behind the clouds. Jack holds a dagger dripping with black smoke. On the wall behind him, a pale emblem appears, resembling a dark door leading to another world"

The Crimson Pact plunges readers into a cataclysmic multiverse war where iconic heroes from One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Jujutsu Kaisen, and One Punch Man unite against a growing cosmic threat. When ancient energy fractures reality itself, a malevolent force known as the Shadow Warlord begins corrupting dimensions, feeding on chaos and rewriting the laws of existence. The heroes—Luffy, Naruto, Goku, Gojo, Saitama, and others—form an uneasy alliance called the Crimson Pact. Across battle-scarred worlds and unstable dimensions, they face waves of shadow fragments, corrupted entities, and the looming collapse of time itself. Tensions rise, trust is tested, and the balance between worlds crumbles as the Shadow Warlord manipulates fate and space, seeking to remake the multiverse in his image. As the barrier between realities shatters, the team launches a desperate assault to stop him. But victory comes at a cost—Volume 1 ends with a bitter sacrifice, a fractured team, and a harrowing truth: the real war has only just begun.

Chapter 1: The Boy in the Barrel A calm sea. A single barrel floated under the blazing sun. The silence of the sea shattered when a pirate ship cut through the waves, its crew rowdy and wild. Inside the barrel? A boy with a straw hat, sound asleep. Elsewhere on the ship, Alvida, a cruel pirate captain with a giant iron mace, roared orders at her trembling crew. Among them was a small boy named Coby, forced into servitude. He dreamed of joining the Navy but was trapped under Alvida's thumb. Suddenly, the crew found the barrel. Curious, they opened it—and Monkey D. Luffy popped out with a cheerful grin. “I’m hungry!” Chaos followed. Luffy didn’t fear the pirates. In fact, when Alvida confronted him with her mace, he stood firm. “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!” he shouted. Alvida struck—but her weapon bounced off. Luffy stretched and punched her away, shocking everyone. He had eaten the Gomu Gomu no Mi, a Devil Fruit that made his body rubber. Coby couldn’t believe it. Luffy wasn’t scared of anything—not even Alvida. When Luffy learned Coby wanted to join the Navy, he encouraged him to follow his dream. As the sun set, Luffy set sail with Coby. He looked to the horizon, pointing forward. “I need to find a crew. My journey’s just beginning!” And so, the boy in the barrel sailed toward Sure! Writing each One Piece episode as a chapter is a massive project, as the anime has over 1,000 episodes. To get you started, I can help write the first few chapters, each based on one episode, in a story format. Here’s Chapter 1, based on Episode 1: “I’m Luffy! The Man Who’s Gonna Be King of the Pirates!” Chapter 1: The Boy in the Barrel A calm sea. A single barrel floated under the blazing sun. The silence of the sea shattered when a pirate ship cut through the waves, its crew rowdy and wild. Inside the barrel? A boy with a straw hat, sound asleep. Elsewhere on the ship, Alvida, a cruel pirate captain with a giant iron mace, roared orders at her trembling crew. Among them was a small boy named Coby, forced into servitude. He dreamed of joining the Navy but was trapped under Alvida's thumb. Suddenly, the crew found the barrel. Curious, they opened it—and Monkey D. Luffy popped out with a cheerful grin. “I’m hungry!” Chaos followed. Luffy didn’t fear the pirates. In fact, when Alvida confronted him with her mace, he stood firm. “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!” he shouted. Alvida struck—but her weapon bounced off. Luffy stretched and punched her away, shocking everyone. He had eaten the Gomu Gomu no Mi, a Devil Fruit that made his body rubber. Coby couldn’t believe it. Luffy wasn’t scared of anything—not even Alvida. When Luffy learned Coby wanted to join the Navy, he encouraged him to follow his dream. As the sun set, Luffy set sail with Coby. He looked to the horizon, pointing forward. “I need to find a crew. My journey’s just beginning!” And so, the boy in the barrel sailed toward destiny. Would you like me to continue with Chapter 2

After I died, the woman who called herself a goddess summoned me to her side and sent me to isekai to be reincarnated. She said that earth is her world and my existence here makes her sick. So far everything was normal, according to our agreement I would even have a system after I was reincarnated. But why is my system named the butler system? Anyway, I'll forgive the goddess for choosing such a beautiful mother for me. Ehehehehe ------- one year later Well, it was obvious this was going to be like this. If you ignore something as important as cleaning a wound before bandaging it, of course the wound will infect. What can a simple village pharmacist do with a huge wound this close to the heart? It's too late ... What the fuck is that light coming out of the old woman's hand? ------- four years later "I want you to be my personal butler, Yuto" Isn't that supposed to be a choice, you little bitch? How can you say it's a free choice when there's a man behind me waiting to kill me the moment I refuse? Should I use my teleport ability to get out of here? [ Your five-year time limit has expired, if you want to continue using the system, please become a real butler as soon as possible ] There's a lot of pressure on me... Anyway, I'll just be a bit of a butler, what's the most that can happen? ------- main tag- comedy-isekai warning - even if the tags say harem, the harem is something that will be revealed later in the story. ( not the brainless harem ) ------ Arc I- reincarnation / 1~12 Arc II- Being a Butler / 13~35 Arc III- Blessing / 36~41 Arc IV- a noble... / 42~54 Arc V- An ordinary? day for the Ironblood family / 55~71 Arc VI- Puclic auction and banquet night / 72~116 Arc VII- The Emperor level training battle / 117~130 Arc VIII- Separation / 131~150 Arc IX- The ruthless hunter of the dark seas / 151~??? ------ Total words 190k The gramer quality of the first 45 chapters is dropping in some parts. I am working on it. (17/45 complate)

Ten years ago, John and his parents were transported into a game world. This young man, full of ambition to conquer the world, unfortunately awakened the weakest class—Furniture Maker. But what troubled John most wasn’t his class. Like most transmigrators, he had a system. The only problem was— This system kept granting him strange and absurd skills. [Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve acquired a concept-level skill: Absolute Diarrhea Technique. Your basic attacks will cause opponents to suffer explosive diarrhea until complete exhaustion. Any creature without an anus is unworthy of being your enemy!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve acquired a concept-level skill: Mummification Wrapping Technique. Bandages crafted by you can heal all things!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve acquired a concept-level skill: You may steal and copy the abilities of anyone named John!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve acquired a bonus concept-level skill: You may forcibly rename anyone to John!] … Years later, in the Divine Realm, a lone figure stood tall above the heavens. As the sacred hymns echoed, he raised a finger— And all the gods clenched their anuses in fear.

Five years before Monkey D. Luffy sets sail to become the King of the Pirates, another name stirs the seas with fear and ambition. Born on the brutal Noctis Island, Raizen D. Crow witnessed firsthand the cruelty of a lawless world. While others dreamed of freedom, Raizen dreamed of domination. Armed with the forbidden Kuro Kuro no Mi — granting him the power to control living darkness — he vowed to unite the seas under a single iron rule. Gathering a fleet of the most dangerous outcasts, assassins, and fallen marines, Raizen wages a silent war against the corrupt forces of the world. His mission is clear: seize the ancient weapons, crush the chaotic pirate era, and forge an empire where peace is enforced by absolute power. As he clashes with rising heroes, secret government agents, and even future legends like a young Crocodile, Raizen’s ambition casts a long shadow across the seas — one that even the World Government cannot ignore. But far away, a boy with a straw hat is preparing to set sail… and the age of dreams is about to challenge the age of control. Before the dawn of a new era... there was a storm.

Finn, who had traveled here, turned out to be Luffy's real brother. "My younger brother wants to be the Pirate King," Finn mused. "So, as the older brother, I have no choice but to become the Marine King!" He accessed the god-level selection system and saw the options: "1: Find a mate for Sengoku's sheep. Reward: Zoan Sheep (Common Breed)." "2: Befriend Sengoku's sheep. Reward: Zoan Sheep (Ancient)." "3: Steal Sengoku's sheep and roast it. Reward: Zoan Sheep (Phantom Beast)." "Tell me," Finn said with a mouthful of delicious roasted lamb, "do I really have a choice here?"

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Roy crossed into the Dragon Ball world and became the Supreme Priest above even the Grand Priest himself. And what’s more—his power doubles with each passing day. He started off as the strongest, yet that power brought endless boredom. Each day became a slumber of apathy… until Zeno, in his curiosity, woke Roy up. Thus, the Battlefield Universe Congress was born! The first match: [Naruto – Six Paths Mode vs. Luffy – Gear 5] Sasuke: “Wasn’t this guy at the bottom of our class?! He’s way too strong!” Obito: “Could he be the second coming of the Sage of Six Paths?” Chopper: “I’m crying… Did I eat a fake Hito Hito no Mi?!” The second match: A mortal body, rivaling gods— [Star Platinum: Over Heaven vs. Saitama] Dio: “He copied my Heaven?! Star Platinum has Over Heaven too now?!” Hero Association: “Quick! Promote Saitama to S-Class immediately!” The third match – a team battle: [Fate Showdown! Ice vs. Fire!]

Synopsis Endou Daisuke was born with a curse, one that steals life from anything he dares to love. Every time he feels affection, warmth, or connection… someone dies. Bullied, feared, and abandoned, he hides behind a cold gaze, white hair like snow, and bandaged skin from wounds both given and received. To protect others, he chose a life without emotion. To feel nothing… is the only way he can keep others alive. But as the seasons change and fate begins to stir, Daisuke finds himself at the edge of a question he never dared to ask: Can someone who carries death… still be allowed to live?

Explosive Soldier: I Will Dominate the World at the End of the Worldin the Prologue of the End of Time Novel After heavy rain, the bustling city turned into a zombie paradise, with mutated species rampant on the streets. Li Fei opened his eyes and came to this world full of dangers. Danger? Don't be afraid, order is at hand, I want to make my name known to everyone on this planet.

Nesbit a 17 year old boy who was Hematophobic and was also the younger brother of Robert Neist lived together with mother who was seriously injured and was in couma. His brother would often go on scavengers hunt leaving Nesbit mostly alone. He lived this monotonous life until everything changed one day. He woke up with his memories foggy and a voice echoing in his head. It was his brother’s and he was claiming that he had died during the scavenger hunt. The already confused Nesbit only grew more confused as more mysteries began to pile up. He found his room in a mess, his right hand injured and bandaged. His mother missing, his phobia almost nonexistent and weirdest of them all, a grave of his mother outside his house. Follow his journey and hardships as he navigates this world with his brother’s advice.

This isn’t a fairy tale. No heroes. No lessons. Zetulah Viridian isn’t a savior. She’s the part of you that knows kindness gets you killed. And her story? It’s the question you’ve been swallowing since life first kicked your teeth in: How much worse would you burn the world to make it hurt like you do? Zetulah is just a woman with blood in her teeth and a knife, asking: How much of your soul would you sell to watch your enemies bleed? Before wolves ruled the world, war did. Four dynasties carved the realm of Varkathis apart like a carcass. Their war is no longer about thrones—it’s about erasing each other from history. For centuries, four houses ruled through brutality and broken vows: House Emberclaw (South): Flame-lit conquerors with eyes like smoldering coals. They leave only ash and children's bones behind. House Viridian (West): Healers turned hunted, their once-bright green eyes—symbols of hope, and nature—now dimmed to murky moss. Targets for slaughter. House Azzuri (North): Ice-hearted titans with gazes bluer than glacial crevices. They would let their own blood freeze before breaking an oath. House Moriba (East): Puppeteers with golden eyes that flicker like gilded lies. Stare too long, and you’ll wake up throat-cut with your own dagger. —-------- Zetulah Viridian doesn’t scream when her brother dies. She counts the seconds until his fingers go cold, the Emberclaw dagger still jutting from his throat. They don’t let her bury him. Instead, they nail Fenrik’s corpse to her family’s gates—a scroll stuffed between his teeth: “Let the last Viridian choke on her brother’s rot.” They take her title. Her home. Even her pride—carving the Emberclaw sigil into her land as a warning to survivors. But rage? Rage is the one thing they can’t carve out. Zetulah isn’t fighting for a crown. She’s fighting to keep her tongue, her liver, her green eyes from becoming Emberclaw trophies. To survive, she kneels to the boy whose family murdered her brother— Prince Kaelith Emberclaw, whose crimson gaze burns like a forge even as he bandages her wounds with surgeon’s hands, that has snapped more necks than healed them. Every time he laughs—warm and bright, nothing like the Emberclaw pyres she’s cursed—she forgets, just for a heartbeat, that she needs to kill him. War horns sound. Now, Zetulah must choose: Lead her surviving kin into the hellmouth of battle, or light the match that burns every house—hers included—to cinders. Because in the realm of Varkathis ? Mercy is the lie you tell while sharpening your blade. Power is the scream that haunts your enemies’ sleep. And Zetulah? “She’s learned how to make the world scream with her.” "You won’t like Zetulah. You’ll recognize her—the part of you that knows mercy gets you killed." Here’s what they don’t tell you about vengeance: It doesn’t heal. It addicts. You won’t love this story. You’ll hate how much you need to finish it.

In the year 2129, martial arts are dead—buried beneath holograms, AI referees, and flashy corporate-sponsored duels. Fights are clean. Safe. Sterile. But Kaito Han doesn’t come from that world. Raised in the brutal backstreets of Neo-Tokyo, Kaito fought not for glory—but to survive. At 22, he’s already a feared underground legend. Cold eyes. Bandaged fists. No filters. No flair. Everything changes when he discovers a dusty old book in his grandfather’s attic—an ancient relic chronicling the philosophies and forgotten techniques of legends like Bruce Lee, Musashi, Mas Oyama, and Yip Man. With his childhood friend Rika—a sharp-tongued fighter with her own secrets—and Akira, a garage-dwelling tech genius building a time machine, Kaito sets out on an impossible journey: To challenge the greatest warriors in history. To bring them into the future. To awaken a legacy the world tried to erase. The past is calling. And Kaito’s fists are ready to answer.