The sun hung low over the horizon, casting a golden hue across the bustling town of Loguetown. Its vibrant streets buzzed with life, but for one young man, the crowd felt stifling. At 17 years old, Void D. Arthur was an orphan, seeking solace from the chaotic world around him.
Arthur had never expected to find himself here, reincarnated in a world of pirates, marines, and extraordinary abilities. Just two years before the infamous Monkey D. Luffy would set sail for adventure, he had one simple goal: to survive. After a tragic accident had claimed his previous life, he found himself haunting this new existence as a background character in someone else's story.
Fearing that he would die like a weakling, Arthur retreated to a secluded valley, far from the main roads of the town. He sat on a grassy knoll, the wind swirling around him as he contemplated his next move. Times were changing, and he couldn't afford to be a bystander.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling a strange energy within him. "System!" he called out, hoping for a lifeline.
In a flash of light, a floating holographic interface materialized before him. "Summoned System: Initializing... low energy detected. Newbie pack uploaded."
The system began to glitch, its color fading. Arthur's heart sank as he realized he was losing this incredible opportunity. "Wait! What can I...?"
"Newbie Pack Rewards:
1. Three Entries for Haki Awakening
2. Experience as a Two-Handed Sword User
3. Two Opportunities to Snatch Ownerless Swords
4. Multi-Element Fruit (Choose Four Elements from Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Ice, Sound, Blood, Strength, Speed, Stamina,, Defense, Gold, Metal, Gravity)."
The frantic glitching stopped, leaving behind a single, glowing orb, along with a warning: "System energy depleted. Goodbye."
Arthur watched helplessly as the hologram flickered and then vanished. His heart raced at the mixed feelings of disappointment and elation. He had something!
He quickly reached for the orb, feeling its warmth pulse in his palm. "Let's make the most of this, then. First, Haki!"
With determination, he focused his will, feeling the energy surge through his body. A powerful warmth enveloped him as he awakened the initial stage of Haki. He felt stronger already.
Next, he dived into the experience as a two-handed sword user. Memories and techniques poured into his mind. He imagined wielding two swords, becoming the feared swordsman he admired. It was exhilarating.
"Now, the swords…" Arthur pondered his options, recalling the tales of legendary blades. His heart raced at the thought of possessing one. "The Seven Star Sword from Asuka Land and Shusui from Wano!"
With a flick of his wrist, he summoned the Seven Star Sword first; a beautiful blade sparkling with promise appeared, appearing to be grasped by an invisible hand. With a grin, he followed it up by targeting Shusui, the black blade of great renown. Moments later, it materialized in a similar fashion, resonating with his spirit.
Finally, he hesitated over the fruit. His options whirled in his mind. Water, Fire, Earth... Nothing seemed remarkable. Then a thought struck him: "What about Wind, Lightning, Gravity, and... Gold?"
He chose to grab the final fruit, feeling the transformative surge of energy as he consumed it. The taste was mixed and unfamiliar, igniting a fire in his soul. He felt it—the power of the Disaster Disaster Fruit coursing through him.
As the last remnants of the system faded away, Arthur stood up, exhilarated by his newfound strength. The challenges ahead would be daunting, but he was ready to carve his own path in this unpredictable world.
As he walked back toward Loguetown, his thoughts turned to adventure and friendships yet to form and he thought of luffy teammate: Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Robin, Chopper, Franky, Brook, and even Carrot. "Sorry, Luffy! You'll have to wait. I'll handle this crew, hehehe," he chuckled to himself, a grin spreading across his face.
"Here we go!" Arthur declared, determination filling his voice. "Time to turn the tide!"
The horizon awaited him, echoing promises of thrills and camaraderie.