Sea Circle Calendar Year 1519, Grand Line——
"...Could this be the One Piece world?!"
On an unnamed island, Carlo felt dizzy. He held his forehead, receiving the memories of this body...
That's right, Carlo was a transmigrator. He was a good youth from the 21st century. Just as he was flirting with a girl in the woods, his vision went black, and he arrived here.
"Damn it! I was just about to succeed, but I transmigrated at that exact moment. It ruined my good time!"
After a brief moment of confusion, Carlo complained unhappily, bluntly stating that this transmigration trope had no sense of romance!
However, after fully accepting the memories, there was no longer a trace of displeasure on his face. The words excitement and thrill were practically written all over it...
In his previous life, Carlo's favorite anime was One Piece. He constantly fantasized about what kind of storm he would stir up if he ever went to the One Piece world.
But he never expected that his wild daily fantasies would actually become reality and bring him to this world!
"Hahahaha, Grand Line, New World, I have arrived!"
After a moment of silence and carefully confirming the memories of this body, Carlo was absolutely certain that he had indeed come to his dream world!
Seeing that there was no one around, Carlo looked up and laughed loudly at the sky, "The Four Emperors and the Marines, Whitebeard and Akainu, in my eyes, they are nothing!"
"Wash your necks and wait for me to come and take your heads! Your names will just be stepping stones for me to reach the top!"
"Sooner or later, I will punch the Four Emperors and kick the Admirals!"
"Zeahahahaha, brother, what a great spirit!"
Just as Carlo was getting carried away, a voice suddenly rang out, causing his unfinished words to get stuck in his throat. His expression changed rapidly...
Fuck, isn't this a deserted island? Where did this person come from? Was everything I just said overheard? No way, no way, am I going to be sent back right after transmigrating?
Damn it, that would be too miserable. Even the most miserable transmigrator in history wouldn't end up like this!
Without even looking at the person, Carlo played out a whole dramatic scene in his mind.
He couldn't help it. The words he had just spoken were far too sensitive in this world.
Whitebeard, Akainu, one from the Four Emperors, one from the Marines. These two major powers represented almost the majority of the forces on the sea!
They were ceiling-level powers. Having just transmigrated, what capital did he have to go against them? That was pure nonsense!
Running his mouth felt great, but it could cost him his life!
"Hearing your words really makes my blood boil! Brother, do you want to join my ship? Be my first mate!"
Seeing that Carlo didn't react, the person laughed loudly and continued, "You suit my taste. I acknowledge your dream, because a man's dream will never end!"
???
"These words sound so familiar, and that iconic rough laughter..."
Hearing this, Carlo had a strange expression. He slowly turned around and looked at the person not far away.
Just as expected!
"Holy shit, isn't this fucking Blackbeard Teach?!"
Carlo was a little stunned. It really was Blackbeard. He never expected that the first native he would meet after transmigrating would actually be Blackbeard!
He didn't respond to Teach's words immediately. Carlo heard another meaning in his words.
The other party asked him to get on the ship and be his first mate. Didn't that mean Blackbeard currently had no subordinates under him?
Having no subordinates but establishing his own crew meant that this guy had probably just recently murdered the 4th Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, Thatch, and snatched the Dark-Dark Fruit!
After that, he defected and escaped!
Combining this with the past memories of this body, Carlo almost instantly confirmed his guess.
Because the place where he was located was a deserted island not far from the Red Line!
Standing here, he could even faintly see the Red Line stretching across the entire sea in the distance...
It was this very continent that blocked the Grand Line, forcefully dividing it into two major sea areas: the first half and the New World!
The direction Carlo was in was exactly the first half of the Grand Line. After Blackbeard committed murder and defected from the Whitebeard Pirates, there was no place for him in the New World, which was why he came here.
This way, everything made sense!
As a transmigrator, foresight was Carlo's greatest trump card. Everything in this world was clear to him at a glance. Other people's concealments and explanations were useless in front of him.
"Teach's first mate, which is equivalent to the future vice-captain of the Blackbeard Pirates? Emmmm, this seems like a promising prospect..."
Carlo was somewhat tempted by the olive branch Blackbeard threw out, but...
"I'm a fucking weakling who just transmigrated. Being the first mate to someone like Teach, isn't that pure nonsense?!"
"This guy's future path of growth is to aggressively recruit strong people and pick up ready-made powerhouses. Growing together from scratch simply doesn't exist for him!"
"With my current weakling strength where I can't even lift or carry anything, if I become his first mate, my life in the future..."
For a moment, Carlo fell into a dilemma. In this world, strength was everything. This lack of power was definitely a fatal flaw!
But the current Carlo obviously had no way to change this. The heroic spirit and excitement he had right after transmigrating vanished instantly, leaving him feeling incredibly helpless!
'Ding Dong! Detected that the host is facing an important choice. The Villain Choice System has awakened!'
'Ding Dong! Detected that Blackbeard, Marshall D. Teach, has thrown an olive branch to the host. The system has tailor-made the following choices and rewards for the host!'
'Choice 1: Accept Blackbeard's invitation, become his first mate, and the first member of the Blackbeard Pirates. Reward: Awakening of Conqueror's Haki! Marine Rear Admiral level physique!'
'Choice 2: Directly reject Blackbeard's invitation and scold him: You piece of trash, you aren't even worthy to carry my shoes! Reward: Awakening of Armament Haki! Swordsman level basic swordsmanship!'
'Choice 3: Politely decline Blackbeard's invitation and confess that you are just a weakling, unable to take on this role! Reward: Awakening of Observation Haki! A running talent as fast as the wind!'
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