One Piece - I Am Great Director

"Let's hurry up! If we wait too long, we might miss out."

"Hey, why the rush?"

"Don't you know what's going on? There's a guy claiming to spend 100 million on making a movie, and he's currently looking for actors."

"What? If that's true, I want to be a part of it."

Bixia is a town of art and theater.

Out of its 10,000 residents, one-tenth work in drama or comedy-related industries. They all aim to make people laugh and earn a living through their performances.

Nami ended up in this town by chance. She arrived on the island after escaping pirates she had double-crossed. Using her navigation skills, she stealthily looted a pirate ship of its treasures.

Shortly after arriving on the island, she overheard people excitedly discussing an opportunity to join a movie project with a budget of 100 million.

"100 million for a movie? I've got to check this out," Nami thought, her eyes widening in surprise.

Nami hastened her steps, running toward the gathering crowd.

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"Welcome, everyone! If you're interested in auditioning for a role, please head over there."

Li Fan announced from a makeshift stage.

Beside him stood a green-haired swordsman with three swords.

"Hmm... We're fortunate we hired some people in advance. Otherwise, recruiting actors would have been too overwhelming," Li Fan mused.

[Name: Li Fan]

[Age: 25]

[Bronze Script: Fate/Stay Night]

[Funding: 100 million Berries]

Li Fan nodded, his attention focused on the temporary abilities displayed in the lower right corner of the panel—Servant Shirou Emiya, Servant Sasaki Kojiro, Servant Gilgamesh...

"Hmm... I seem to have temporarily acquired the abilities of all the Servants from the play," he thought.

"In that case, it would be a good choice to take on the role of the protagonist, Shirou Emiya," he decided. "That way, people will remember me more profoundly."

"If I excel in portraying Emiya Shirou and receive the best actor evaluation, I might even learn his projection magic or acquire his inherent abilities."

"Perhaps, I can even play two characters simultaneously in the script. After all, Emiya Shirou and Archer are the same person."

He pondered, "With the right makeup, I can keep my secrets hidden."

"It's intriguing how, when I arrived in this world of pirates, I was granted this incredible director system. Could it be an invitation for me to embark on the path of entertainment?"

Li Fan, originally not from this world, had arrived from Earth for unknown reasons and found himself in the world of pirates. What made his journey truly unique was the acquisition of a remarkable asset known as the "Great Director System."

This system granted Li Fan the ability to produce and direct the scripts it provided. By filming these scripts within a specified release period and meeting box office requirements, Li Fan, as the director, could unlock various items or abilities contained within the script.

Furthermore, the best actor in each play had the chance to gain items or abilities from the characters they portrayed. As the system's owner, Li Fan could access the rewards earned by these best actors.

However, there was an exceptional advantage for Li Fan. If the character he portrayed in a play received the title of Best Actor, he would not only obtain items or abilities from that character but also receive an additional randomly selected item or ability from the script as a bonus.

As a newcomer, Li Fan had received a free script, the bronze-level script "[Fate/Stay Night]," along with 100 million Beli. Moreover, he had been granted the abilities of all the servants who participated in the first movie's filming. This newfound power brought a sense of relief to Li Fan.

Indeed, the world Li Fan found himself in was the realm of pirates, and in such a perilous environment, his newfound ability was a true lifesaver.

The sudden cry of -

"Pirates, pirates are coming, run!"

sent ripples of panic through the crowd.

"Help, pirates have landed!"

"Quick, go and notify the navy in the town."

Amidst the commotion, a booming voice emerged from behind.

"Pirates! Are there pirates coming at this time?" Li Fan pondered, his determination unwavering. "I can't allow them to threaten my actors or delay my movie production."

Li Fan turned his gaze towards Zoro, the three-sword swordsman by his side, and said, "Actor Zoro, stay here and don't wander off, or I might have to find you later."

"What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying I'd get lost?"

Li Fan smirked, "You catch on quick; that's exactly what I meant."

Zoro grumbled, "I'll slice you up."

With a wave of his hand, Li Fan descended from the stage and headed in the opposite direction of the panicked crowd.

Zoro called out, "Hey, do you need my help?"

"No need, I can handle this on my own," Li Fan replied, a hint of confidence in his smile. "You should be aware of my abilities, right?"