Prologue
In the vast emptiness of the void, an all-encompassing darkness stretched as far as the eye could see. Tsuyoshi Nakamura found himself adrift in this desolate place, unsure of how long he had been floating with no end in sight.
As he pondered his situation, his thoughts turned to how he had arrived here in the first place. It all traced back to the unfortunate consumption of Fugu, a renowned dish that would not have been lethal if prepared and handled by professionals.
A chuckle escaped him as he reflected on the irony of his predicament. Of all the potential ways for the 25-year-old to meet his end, this was certainly not one that had ever crossed his mind.
Tsuyoshi's mind drifted back to the people of his past—his family, friends, and colleagues. He couldn't help but wonder how they would receive the devastating news of his passing.
Shaking his head, he dismissed the thought. "No point in thinking about that now, not like it would do any good for me," he muttered as he gazed around, or at least attempted to, given that he couldn't see anything, not even his own body. "Is this the afterlife?" he pondered. "If so, it's pretty underwhelming."
Tsuyoshi sat in complete silence, accompanied only by his thoughts and memories, until a brilliant blue light suddenly materialized in front of him. At first, the light was overwhelming, forcing him to shut his eyes until it gradually subsided.
As Tsuyoshi looked ahead, a semi-transparent blue screen materialized before him, with words swiftly appearing as it declared, "Welcome! You have been chosen, out of billions, to wield the extraordinary ability of 'the gamer'."
Tsuyoshi furrowed his brow in confusion, muttering to himself, "The gamer? Like video games?" Just as he questioned the unusual declaration, the words on the screen dissolved into chaotic gibberish before reconstituting into a clearer message. "Indeed, 'The Gamer' is a power that is bestow power upon mortals, whether human or beings of higher intelligence. This ability transforms the recipient's life into a video game, reminiscent of the RPG genre from your world. What's more, it transports them to universes and worlds that your kind once believed to be mere fiction."
Tsuyoshi blinked in disbelief as he read the words on the screen. The idea of living life as if it were a video game and being able to travel to other worlds seemed too fantastical to be true.
"And how can I believe you?" he said, feeling uncertain as the words on the screen changed once again. "Tsuyoshi Nakamura," he flinched as he read his own name, never having revealed it to anyone ever since arriving in this mysterious void. "Your skepticism was expected, but we can assure you that it's all real. After all, it's not as if you have anything left to lose - you're already dead, remember? No harm can come to you," the words on the screen reassured him.
Tsuyoshi pondered over this. It was true; he had nothing to lose, and the prospect of escaping his mundane nightmare was too enticing to ignore. He decided he would rather see where this "gamer thing" would take him than remain trapped in his boring afterlife.
"Alright then, how do I sign up?" he asked as the screen responded.
"Excellent. Now, let's get started, shall we? The gamer ability, or 'the system' as some call it, is based on the 'Numerical' type. Stats are the backbone of a Gamer's strength, much like the old school RPG games," the text explained.
"Your first world has already been determined. Get ready, player, for the world of Kimetsu No Yaiba. While it may be safer than some, it can still be dangerous if one is careless."
"Kimetsu No Yaiba?" Tsuyoshi rolled the words on his lips. He had watched the anime adaptation and read some of the manga, but it wasn't a world he was 100% familiar with.
"Well, I guess it's safer than other worlds I know," he mumbled as he gazed at the screen.
"Initializing starter gamer skills...
Gamer's mind activated (passive): You are conscious of possessing the gamer ability, granting you the ability to perceive and engage with the associated menus.
Gamer's body activated (passive): As a gamer, your physical form will be modified and altered based on your race, abilities and traits. sleeping will aid in recovering from injuries, but not entirely.
Please choose a race:
[Demon] [Human]
Tsuyoshi squinted his eyes, fully aware that his choice would shape his future in that universe. As he sat, weighing the options in his mind, he carefully contemplated the pros and cons of each path.
Opting to become human meant going on a gruelling journey of relentless training to contend with the demons. On the other hand, becoming a demon seemed like a more straightforward path, given the inherent advantages, yet it also meant dealing with the constant threat of death from an organization hell-bent on eradicating his kind.
After much deliberation, Tsuyoshi fixed his gaze on the screen and made his decision. "Demon,".
[Demon] Race Selected
Adding corresponding Abilities…
Flesh Manipulation has been added.
Flesh Manipulation (Active) [LV 1/5]: The User gains the ability to influence and transform specific physical traits and attributes.
Regeneration has been added.
Regeneration (Passive) [LV 1/5]: As a demon, your health and stamina gradually regenerate at a rate of 5% per second.
Enhanced senses have been added.
Enhanced senses (passive) [LV 1/5]: Thanks to your demonification, you now possess incredibly sharp sensory abilities that enable you to detect and perceive things that regular humans could never dream of.
Extreme Photosensitive has been added.
Extreme Photosensitivity (passive): It's widely known that sunlight is the ultimate weakness for every demon. Being exposed to it not only disables the [Regeneration] and any regeneration outside of traits, but also inflicts a 2% damage every second. Moreover, if a demon gets their head cut off Nichirin Sword or anything similar, they will face the same consequence.
Adding corresponding Traits
Demonic Nature has been added.
Demonic Nature (Passive): With your transformation into a demon, your STR, END, and DEX have multiplied by five compared to the average human. Moreover, you now possess the incredible ability to enhance your powers by consuming humans. Your stats will continue to grow at a faster pace than usual, and you are completely immune to any kind of diseases, ailments and ageless.
Tsuyoshi nodded his head as he observed his traits. He found himself quite happy with most of them, as they brought him various advantages. However, there was one trait he wasn't particularly thrilled about - the extreme photosensitivity. Nevertheless, he anticipated it from his knowledge about demons and their nature.
"What's next?" he inquired, and the screen promptly responded, "let's take a look at your stats, shall we?"
Name: Tsuyoshi Nakamura
Race: Demon
Level: 1
EXP:0/200
Health: 500/500 (25/ 1 second)
Stamina: 500/500 (25/1 second
STR: 50
END:50
DEX: 50
INT: 15
CHA: 9
LCK: 7
"Is there anything else you'd like to add before we start? No? Great, let's get going!" With that, the blue screen vanished, and a brilliant white light emerged, overwhelming Tsuyoshi and consuming him entirely as he screamed.
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(A/N)
Hey there! I'm back. I'm sure you're wondering about my other story and if I'll continue it. Well, the good news is that I will. However, I wanted to take a break from it and try my hand at a new genre that I've always been interested in writing. So, I decided to start this one.
Hope you enjoy this story.