A soft breeze rolled across the open sea.
Waves lapped calmly against the shore of a tropical island, birds chirped above swaying palm trees, and the sun hung high in the bright blue sky.
And in the middle of a forest clearing near the coastline… something stirred.
A ripple in the air.
A figure descended slowly, his body glowing faintly before his bare feet touched the grass.
Nael stood still, blinking as the wind tousled his long black hair. His golden eyes scanned the vibrant, unfamiliar surroundings.
This wasn't the sealed realm.
It wasn't dark. It wasn't cold.
It was… alive.
"Where the hell am I?" he muttered.
The grass under his feet felt real. The air smelled of salt and flowers. The sounds of laughter and ocean life drifted from the nearby village.
And yet—[You have entered: World #732 - "One Piece"]
[Power Limitations Applied. Your abilities have been restricted to match the world's balance.]
[Seal Reduction: 70%]Nael clenched his fists. He could still feel it—that accursed divine seal, though now weakened. His full strength was still locked away, but even at 30%, his presence distorted the air around him.
"Again with the restrictions…" he growled. "But this isn't the gods' doing."
He looked up at the sky. It was clear—too peaceful for a place touched by divinity.
"One Piece…?"
The name appeared in the system's prompt, but it meant nothing to him.
"I've never heard of this world. What kind of place is this?"
He began walking toward the coastline, ignoring the curious creatures that skittered away from his aura. His mere presence sent birds fleeing from trees. The closer he got to the village, the more noise he heard—shouts, laughter, loud arguments… and the clatter of weapons.
He paused, stepping onto a ridge that overlooked the beach and small town beyond.
There were ships. Strange ones with massive sails, colorful flags, and even bizarre animal designs.
People dressed in ridiculous outfits walked the streets—swordsmen with bandanas, gunmen with cigars, and women wearing clothes that barely qualified as armor.
"…Pirates?"[Affirmative. You are in a pirate-centric world governed by Haki, Devil Fruits, and the Grand Line.]
[Objective: Blend into the world. Gain allies. Complete Multiversal Tasks to regain your full power.]
[Bonus Objective: Seduce Key Individuals to increase Affection Rank and gain system perks.]Nael blinked.
"…What?"
He read the last line again.[Seduce Key Individuals…?]"…This is a harem system," he realized with a blank expression.
He sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose. "I've killed dragons, gods, and demon kings… and now I'm being told to charm pirates?"
The system beeped again.[Starter Bonus Unlocked: "Charm Aura - Level 1"]
[Passive: Increases attractiveness and allure to nearby targets. Stacks with power level.]Nael groaned. "You're joking."
Still, he couldn't ignore the feeling stirring in his chest.
Freedom.
For the first time in a century, he was no longer chained. No longer trapped. Even if this world was strange and full of chaos, it was real—and it was the first step toward his revenge.
He narrowed his eyes and looked toward the docks, where a group of pirates were arguing over stolen treasure.
"If I'm stuck in a world of pirates… then I'll become the strongest damn pirate there is."
He leapt down from the ridge, landing silently behind a group of thugs.
They turned, sneering.
"Well, well, what's this? A lost pretty boy?"
Nael tilted his head. "Is this the part where you attack me so I can show how outmatched you are?"
The pirate in front laughed and pulled a sword. "You're funny. Too bad you're gonna bleed for that mouth—"
Nael flicked his finger.
Boom.
The pirate went flying across the street, crashing through two walls before collapsing in a pile of debris.
The others froze, staring at him.
"W-W-What the hell?!"
Nael cracked his neck. "That was me being gentle. I'm still adjusting to this world's rules."
A slow smirk formed on his lips. "This might be fun after all."
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