Author's Note:
Hey guys,
Sorry for the delay in uploading chapters. After the New Year, the workload at my office has been really heavy, and by the time I get home I'm honestly exhausted. Because of that, updates will be a bit slow until things calm down.
Thank you for your patience and for still sticking with the story — it really means a lot to me.
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[Note:
" * " : Indicates abilities that can be upgraded with practice, experience, or unique opportunities.]
> System inner voice ["speaking"] <
> Ash inner speech "speaking" <
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Ash leaned lazily against a tree, enjoying the rare quiet after his day with Ace yesterday. He thought maybe he'd finally get a break from all the chaos. Or so he thought.
"AAASH!"
He barely had time to turn his head before a blur came flying at him. Lucy, using her gum-gum arms as a slingshot, launched herself straight into him.
"Wha—?!"
He caught her mid-air, the momentum sending them both tumbling across the grass until they stopped with a thud. Groaning, Ash looked up only to find Lucy straddling him, grinning ear to ear.
"Gotcha," she declared proudly.
Ash sighed, still holding her waist. "Lucy… seriously. Are you trying to kill me?"
She shook her head, hair flying into his face, making him chuckle despite himself. "Nope. I'm here for my turn."
"…Your turn?"
Lucy nodded firmly. "Everyone else having their time with you this week. Now it's mine. And I'm not waiting anymore." Her voice dropped into that blunt seriousness only she could pull off. "I want sex."
Ash blinked at her, lips twitching into a helpless smile. "Blunt as ever, huh? You really don't hold back."
"Why would I? We've already done it." She tilted her head. "You like it, I like it. What's the problem?"
Ash chuckled, shaking his head. "You could at least ask me to take you on a date first, like the others…"
"Nope." She leaned in, nose almost touching his. "Sex now. Meat after."
Ash raised a brow. "...Meat after?"
Lucy's stomach growled loudly, and she drooled a little. "Unless you wanna cook first, then sex. Doesn't matter as long as I get both!"
Ash laughed, sitting up with her still clinging to him. "So let me get this straight. Your idea of romance is: sex and food."
Lucy's grin widened. "Yep! Best combo ever."
Ash raised an eyebrow but chuckled. "Well… when you put it like that, you're kind of right. Meat and sex does sound like the best combo."
Lucy threw her head back with a laugh. "Shishishi! See? I'm a genius!" Without waiting, she grabbed his wrist and dragged him deeper into the woods. Ash didn't resist—her enthusiasm was contagious, and he chuckled as he shook his head at her priorities.
They pushed through the trees until she let go of his hand at the edge of a small clearing, her eyes already fixed on something ahead. His thoughts drifted for a moment — her speech and manner had shifted since the memory transfer, but that goofy spark still flashed through.
A low grunt snapped him back.
A massive boar stepped into the open, tusks gleaming as it pawed at the dirt. Lucy's grin widened. "Perfect!"
She didn't waste a second. With a flash of Soru, she vanished from Ash's side and reappeared directly in front of the boar — right in its blind spot, catching the beast completely off guard. That sudden appearance was the whole point; the surprise made the setup possible.
A sharp kick under its chin sent the boar tumbling upward. Lucy followed with Geppo, snatching it mid-air, then twisted her body into a corkscrew dive and drove it head-first into the ground.
"Gum-Gum… LEAF DROP!" she shouted.
The impact rocked the clearing; the boar collapsed with a sickening thud. Ash blinked, "Isn't that… a bit much for a boar? And—wait. Was that Rock Lee's move?"
Lucy dusted off her hands, beaming. "Shishishi! You noticed, huh? I was practicing new moves for a while. I kept it light though; didn't want our meat to end up paste."
Ash sighed, a grin tugging at his lips. "Of course… you're impossible."
Lucy puffed her chest. "Now! Make ramen with this meat! Food first, sex later!"
Ash hefted the boar onto his shoulder with ease. "Fine. I'll make ramen. Anything else?"
"Everything! Extra pork, extra spice!" Lucy skipped beside him, eyes sparkling.
Half an hour later, they are sitting on a fallen log, shoulders brushing as they slurped steaming ramen together.
Lucy let out a satisfied "Shishishi! Soooo…... Goood." between mouthfuls. Ash just shook his head with a quiet grin.
Ash glanced at his bowl, amused. "The Exchange Shop makes recipes easy to grab, but the god-level ones cost a fortune. Still… Lucy wanted ramen, so here we are. Straight out of the Naruto world."
He smirked faintly as he thought of the others. "Selena likes balanced spice. Uta wants it a little sweet. Ace? Burn-your-mouth hot. Nami insists on perfect balance. Nojiko prefers it hearty and simple…" His eyes slid to Lucy happily stuffing her face. "And Lucy? Just pile of meat."
Lucy tipped back her bowl with a sigh of bliss. "Ahhh… that was so good, Ash."
Ash laughed, wiping his mouth. "Glad you enjoyed it."
Lucy leaned back with a lazy grin, eyes half-closed. "Shishishi… I always do like what you cook, Ash."
Ash tilted his head with a smirk. "So… I heard you started reading that new book, Pirates of the Caribbean."
Lucy perked right up, eyes shining. "Shishishi! Yeah! It was amazing—treasure, fights, and that compass! I want one too! The compass is so cool—it shows what your heart wants most! Can you imagine how much food or meat I could find… or maybe treasure!"
Ash raised a brow. "Really? You don't even know how to use a normal compass. Think you could handle one of those?"
Lucy puffed her cheeks. "Ash, you meanie…!"
Ash chuckled, shaking his head. He pulled her into a hug, her back resting against his chest, and kissed her pouty cheek. "Sorry, sorry. Go on."
Lucy leaned into him again, words spilling out. "Fine. Well… also you know I was only one point behind you in that assessment thing—the one with the scores. Just wait! I made some new moves after from Naruto! Like that bushy-brow lee guy's—Leaf Drop! Shishishi, wasn't it cool? And I tried a few other ideas too, mixing 'em with my rubber powers!"
Ash gave her a curious look, smirk tugging at his lips. "Well, better luck next time on the score… And about the moves you've made? What moves are they exactly?"
Lucy grinned wide, sticking her tongue out. "Heehee, it's a surprise~! I can't show you now!"
Then she hopped to her feet as if to run. Ash sighed, but the smirk never left his face. "Oh? Keeping secrets from me, huh?"
"Shishishi!" Lucy yelped as she darted between the trees, laughing. "You can't get it out of me!"
Ash's grin widened as he gave chase. "Don't get cocky."
"Never!" Lucy shouted back, pumping her legs harder.
Ash let her think she was pulling away before surging forward in a burst, arms wrapping around her waist. "Got you!"
"Ehhh! No fair!" she laughed, wriggling wildly.
The two of them tumbled down together, rolling through the grass. When they stopped, Ash was on top, both of them breathless, grinning at each other.
Lucy's laughter softened, her eyes still sparkling as they met his. Ash leaned closer, his smirk melting into something warmer. Lucy tilted up to meet him halfway, and their lips touched—playful energy fading into something tender.
While they were still kissing, Ash murmured against her lips, "Let's take this inside, huh."
Lucy's eyes were hazy with lust as she nodded quickly, their foreheads brushing for a heartbeat before Ash flicked his hand, summoning the Sanctuary Tent. They slipped inside without hesitation.
They barely made it past the entrance before Lucy shoved him down onto the common room sofa, climbing on top with wild, unrestrained energy. Clothes were tugged and tossed aside in a frenzy, her hot breath ghosting over his ear.
"Ash… I need you now," she whispered, voice raw with want.
Ash smirked, the corner of his lips tugging up. "Oh, do you now? Why the hurry—we've got plenty of time." His playful taunt only made her whimper in frustration.
Before she could press closer, he flipped their positions, pinning her down against the cushions. His lips trailed slowly from her mouth to her throat, then lower—suckling and biting at her boobs.
A faint shimmer of Armament coated his lips and teeth, bypassing the natural resistance of her rubber body. The moment his mouth closed on her nipple, Lucy gasped sharply, her back arching as raw pleasure jolted through her.
Ash had to admit—the Harem King title was also no joke. It guided him without thought, adapting even to Devil Fruit quirks instinctively. Like with Lucy, it let him discover exactly where to push, where to bite, where to touch, turning her body's oddities into screamingly sensitive points.
Lucy writhed under him, mewling with every kiss and bite. "Ash—don't tease… please… just do it already!"
Ash chuckled lowly, brushing his nose along her jaw before kissing her neck and leaving a dark hickey. "Not yet. Where's the fun in that, Lucy?"
His lips traveled lower, pausing just long enough for her breath to hitch—then he buried himself between her thighs.
"Ahhh—!" Lucy's scream cut the air, her legs snapping shut around his head like steel cables, locking him in place. Her fingers clawed desperately at his hair, pulling him tighter as his tongue worked his magic on her pussy mercilessly.
Her body convulsed when his hands found her breasts again, kneading them roughly, his thumbs tugging and pulling her nipples to the edge of pain. Each twist sent her arching off the cushions, rubber body trembling, the sensation magnified tenfold by how his Haki laced every touch.
"Ahhh! Ash—!" Her cries tangled together with pleasure wracking her body, her voice breaking as she writhed under his assault.
Ash's tongue flicked deeper, faster, each second, each stroke timed perfectly to push Lucy over the edge. Her cries grew louder, her hands yanking at his hair until—
"Ahhh—! Ashhh! I—!"
Her whole body snapped tight, then convulsed violently as her orgasm crashed through her. The sofa creaked under her trembling body, her voice breaking into a scream as she came hard, juices spilling against his mouth.
Ash smirked against her, licking her clean with deliberate slowness before pulling back, his lips wet. "Good girl…"
But Lucy didn't give him a chance to tease further. With a sudden burst of energy, she shoved him down onto the cushions, climbing over him with wild eyes still glazed in lust.
"My turn."
Before Ash could reply, she dropped her head and swallowed his cock in one go, moaning as if she'd been starving for it. Wet, sloppy sounds filled the tent as her tongue worked eagerly, her head bobbing up and down with reckless enthusiasm.
Ash groaned, one hand sliding into her hair, guiding her rhythm. "Damn, Lucy… where did you learn to do this?"
She looked up at him with those bright, mischievous eyes, cheeks bulging. Pulling back with a wet pop, she stroked him with her fist, lips curled into a smirk. "Shishishi… the others told me how to make you feel good too."
Ash's breath hitched, his hips twitching at her touch. "Fuck, Lucy… you girls actually talk about this?"
Still stroking him, Lucy grinned wider, her laugh vibrating in her throat. "Of course we do! You're our boyfriend, silly. Why wouldn't we share about the things we do?"
Before he could answer, she dove back down, her mouth swallowing him deep again, sucking greedily as her hand pumped the base. Ash groaned, his fingers tightening in her hair, hips jerking despite himself.
"Shit—Lucy!" he gasped, thrusting up into her eager mouth. It didn't take long before the heat in his core snapped—he spilled deep into her throat with a groan, his cock pulsing between her lips.
Lucy moaned around him, swallowing every drop before finally pulling off with a satisfied lick of her lips. She beamed at him, cheeks flushed, eyes sparkling with pride. "Mmm… now we're even."
Lucy stroked his cock back to hardness, her grin wild and needy. "Ash… I want this inside me now."
Ash chuckled, leaning down to kiss her cheek, his voice low. "Well, I've kept holding back long enough, don't you think?"
With one smooth motion, he pushed her flat onto the sofa, her back sinking deep into the cushions. He loomed over her, one knee planted on the sofa beside her, the other foot steady on the floor for leverage.
Lucy spread her legs wide without hesitation, presenting herself with a breathless blush, eyes burning with hunger.
Ash smirked at the sight, lining himself up at her dripping entrance. "Here we go…"
And with one hard thrust, he buried himself inside her in a single stroke.
Lucy cried out, arching against him, nails raking down his back as her body clenched tight around his cock. "Ahhh—! Yesss!"
Ash groaned as her tight walls clamped down on him, dragging him deeper with every thrust. He tried to steady his pace, but Lucy's legs locked tight around his waist, refusing to let him go.
"Fuck… harder, Ash!" she gasped, nails raking down his back.
A low chuckle slipped from him as his lips brushed her ear. "Where the hell are you learning these words? Do you even understand what it means?"
Her only reply was a cry of pleasure when he slammed into her again. The sofa creaked under them as her rubber body arched to meet his, wild and unrestrained. "Of course I do, Ash! I'm not an idiot—ahhh, yes, that's it!"
Ash laughed into her neck, but the sound dissolved into a groan as he pounded harder, their bodies colliding in messy rhythm. Lucy's voice broke into needy gasps; her laughter tangled with moans. "More… don't stop!"
He bent lower, lips closing around one of her breasts. His teeth tugged at her nipple, just hard enough to make her back arch. She cried out, her fingers tangling in his hair, pulling him closer.
"So… so good!" Lucy whined, every thrust and bite pushing her higher.
Ash smirked against her skin, still thrusting relentlessly as he switched to her other breast, tongue flicking, lips sucking.
"Damn it, Lucy…" Ash growled, gripping her hips and driving faster. "You feel so fucking good."
She dragged him into a messy kiss, their mouths colliding as her lips trembled with need. Between kisses, her words came out in broken gasps. "Then don't stop… ahh...yesss…"
With a deep grunt, Ash's pace quickened—harder, faster—each thrust echoing through the tent. Lucy's moans rose with his, her voice trembling as their bodies moved in perfect rhythm.
"Ahhh—Ash!" she cried out, her tone breaking as pleasure consumed her.
Ash gritted his teeth, driving into her one final time before his restraint shattered. "Agggh—fuck!"
Their cries overlapped, melting into one raw sound as they came together. Lucy's body clenched around him, milking every drop of his cum while Ash came deep inside her.
For a long moment, neither moved—the only sound was the pounding of their hearts and the faint creak of the sofa beneath them. The air between them was hot, charged, and thick with the scent of sweat.
Ash leaned on her with a breathless chuckle, trying catch his breath. "So, how is it? Looks like you're done already."
Lucy's eyes glinted, her smirk widening while taking deep breaths of air. "Done?"
Before he could move, she suddenly bit his shoulder and pushed him down onto the sofa. Ash laughed, the sound breaking as he landed flat on his back.
Lucy immediately crawled on top of him, her expression dripping with playful defiance. "Who says I'm done?"
Her slick folds brushed against his cock as she began grinding, slow and teasing, her eyes locked on his reaction. Ash groaned, gripping her hips tightly. "Fuck, Lucy… you really are learning fast, huh."
Lucy bent down, biting his nipple lightly while her gaze never left his. Her breath fanned across his skin as she whispered, "Then keep up, Ash."
She lifted her hips, aligning his cock with her pussy entrance, and without hesitation slammed herself down in one go, moaning as pleasure rippled through her body.
"Ahhh—Ashhh!" she gasped, her hands pressing against his chest as she started to move, her hips rolling in desperate rhythm.
Ash groaned, his grip tightening, eyes locked on the sight of her riding him—wild, untamed, beautiful. "Fuck… Lucy…"
Flashback:
Ash and the girls were back in the Echo Nexus, inside the observation deck of the Memory Storage and Transfer Chamber once more—overlooking glowing keys and glyphs that shimmered faintly through the dim light.
Uta peered curiously at the intricate control panels, "So… how do we even use this thing?"
Selena folded her arms, glancing toward Ash. "Yeah, you said you figured something out yesterday, right?"
Ash nodded, stepping forward toward the central console. "Yeah. Celeste told me there's a way to instantly learn any written language."
Lucy tilted her head, puzzled. "Eh? Instantly?"
Ash smirked. "Yup. I could've just used it on you to help you learn to read faster, but I wanted to test this place properly first. And what better way to understand it than by trying it myself? I bought something that lets me read and understand the ancient language of the Void Century. Let me tell you, though—the exchange price was huge."
He reached into his inventory and pulled out a small glass crystal sphere, faint light swirling within it. "According to Celeste, all I need to do is crush it."
Before anyone could respond, Ash tightened his grip. The sphere shattered with a sharp crack, releasing a shimmer of azure dust that swirled around him like mist. The others shielded their eyes as the glow brightened, then faded, leaving Ash standing still—his eyes flickering with faint blue light before returning to normal.
He blinked, looking at the inscriptions around the room. The once-indecipherable ancient script now made perfect sense to him.
Ash exhaled softly, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Well… that worked. Looks like I can read the language now."
Uta whistled. "That was… way too easy."
Ash shrugged, glancing at the glowing console. "Well, looks like the info I got from the key finally makes sense now. I couldn't understand it before, but after learning the language, everything's starting to click."
He began tracing his fingers across the console's symbols, pressing them in a precise sequence. The massive central crystal in the chamber began to glow with a rising hum, veins of light spreading around it like interwoven wires pulsing with energy.
Everyone stared in awe as the energy pulsed through the chamber, illuminating the crystal tubes and conduits across the walls. Lucy's eyes were practically sparkling with wonder.
Ash laughed at their amazed faces, though he himself couldn't help but look a little surprised. "Well, looks like it's ready. So… who wants to go first?"
Every girl raised her hand at once.
Ash chuckled. "Alright, alright. First, let's transfer my knowledge of this language to all of you. Since I'm the only one who can read for now—Selena, Uta, you two stay here. I'll need you to handle the controls, and I'll walk you through what to do."
He moved to the control panel, explaining each step patiently. Both girls listened closely, nodding as they memorized the instructions.
When he turned back, a small grin curved his lips. "Alright, that settles it. So—who's going first?"
The four girls exchanged glances before deciding to settle it the usual way—a quick game of luck. After a brief, noisy scuffle, Nami threw her hands up triumphantly. "Ha! Looks like it's me!"
Ash laughed, shaking his head. "Alright, guess we have our first volunteer."
Lucy, watching from the deck with sparkling eyes, bounced in place. "Shishishi! Hurry up! I wanna go next!"
They descended the metal steps toward the lower chamber, where two pods waited before the massive crystal core. Nojiko and Ace followed, helping strap them in as Selena, Uta, and Lucy watched from above.
Ash gave nod to Ace and Nojiko, signalling that he was ready. The two immediately turned toward the observatory deck and relayed the message. Selena and Uta exchanged quick glances before springing into action, pressing the sequence Ash had shown them to start the machine.
A moment later, the machine came alive. The pods lit up with radiant blue light, the hum deepening into a low resonance that filled the entire chamber.
Ace and Nojiko covered their eyes from the brightness while the others, protected by the glass barrier of the observation deck, watched in awe.
Within a minute, the light faded and the pods opened with a hiss of escaping steam.
Ace and Nojiko hurried over, unstrapping Ash and Nami. Both looked dizzy as they stepped out.
Nami rubbed her temples. "Whoa… okay, that's… a lot."
Ace steadied her by the shoulder, smiling faintly. "Take your time."
She blinked, then looked at the ancient symbols along the walls. "Wait a second…" Her eyes widened. "I can actually read them!"
Excited, she rushed up to the deck, scanning the text across the glowing monitors. "It worked! I can understand all of this! And like you said it's the only new knowledge I got—nothing else."
Ash grinned, following her. "Exactly. The machine knows what data to copy. It only transfers the intent you set. Not only that, now that the memory's recorded here…"
He tapped the console, and a screen flickered to life, displaying glowing symbols. "…we don't even need me or Nami even to be in the pod next time. The stored data can do the transfer itself."
Nami squinted at the screen, reading fluently. The others leaned forward, still unable to make sense of the symbols.
Uta whistled. "That's really cool, you know."
Ash chuckled. "Yeah, I have to agree." He turned back toward them, hands in his pockets. "So—who's next?"
The remaining girls glanced at one another, excitement and anticipation lighting their faces.
Within minutes, all seven of them could read the language once lost to time. The World Government had once burned an entire island to ash to erase that knowledge — and still hunts the lone woman who escaped, carrying the last echo of that forbidden truth.
Yet now, seven more stood in silence, hidden beneath the world's gaze—hidden in the shadows of history itself.
The same knowledge once meant to be buried now lived again through them.
And fate stirred—quietly, defiantly—against those who once tried to kill history itself. Destiny, long silenced, began to whisper once more.
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Name: Monkey D. Lucy (Ember – Phantom Vortex)
Age: 13 -> 17
Level: 41 -> 78
Title: Vessel of the Sun's Flame;
Status Effects: None
[Stats]
Strength: 817 -> 1925 (F+)
Agility: 827 -> 1931 (F+)
Endurance: 915 -> 2114 (E-)
Intelligence: 677 ->1591 (F+)
Charisma: 290 -> 1105 (F-)
Luck: 209 -> 733 (-)
[Inventory Bag]
Sea Stone Shackles ; Steel Fist Gauntlet ; Mask of Alteration; Basic First Aid Kit (x6) ; Basic Health Potion (x5) ; Training Boost Pill (x4) ; Advanced Health Potion (x9) ; Healing Pill (x127) ;
[Equipment]
Soul Bind Bracelet ; Basic Inventory Bag ;
[Skills/Abilities]
- "D" Willpower [Passive] (Legendary)
- Advanced Combat Mastery: Level 61 -> 158 (Epic; Advanced -> Legendary) *
- Battle Instincts: Level 45 -> 97 (Legendary; Intermediate -> Master) [Active/Passive] *
[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)
1) Soru (Shave): Level 63 -> 100 (Expert -> Mastery)
2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 58 -> 92 (Expert -> Mastery)
3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 68 -> 106 (Expert -> Grand-Master)
4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 56 -> 89 (Expert -> Mastery)
5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 64 -> 101 (Expert -> Grand-Master)
6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 63 -> 99 (Expert -> Mastery)
[Haki](Mythic)
1) Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 59 -> 86 (Master -> Grand-Master)
2) Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki): Level 21 -> 46 (Adapt -> Expert)
3) Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror's Haki): Level 22 -> 48 (Adapt -> Expert)
[Devil Fruit Ability]
-> Hito Hito no Mi (Human – Human Fruit) Model: Nika (Mythical – Zoan)
Current Mastery Level: Level 57 -> 71 (Late Stage)
Affiliation: None (Pirate Aspirant)
Lucy's Relationship meter:Maxed (In love with Ash)
Emotional State: _
Current Thoughts: _
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To be continued...
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