Chapter 02

As I watched the wheels spin, anticipation building within me, my eyes focused on the intricate symbols representing the diverse worlds and gifts that awaited me. The whirling motion began to slow down, and the characters gradually aligned, revealing my fate.

The first wheel, representing the gifts, stopped, pointing to a symbol shimmering with vibrant colors—a system, the JoJo System.

'JoJo...' I wondered if it was referring to what I was thinking.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is a popular manga and anime series created by Hirohiko Araki. It has gained a significant cult following and is well-known for its unique storytelling, memorable characters, and over-the-top action sequences.

The series is divided into several parts, each featuring a different protagonist from the Joestar family lineage. The story spans generations and explores themes of destiny, family, friendship, and the battle between good and evil.

One of the defining features of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is its use of "Stands," which are supernatural manifestations of a character's fighting spirit. Stands possess various unique powers and abilities and play a central role in the battles and conflicts throughout the series.

Now I was given a system with the same name. I could not be more excited.

[JoJo System Installation Starting...]

[Lauching Soul Connection With Host...]

[Soul Connection Completed]

[Welcome Host To The JoJo System]

"What are your abilities," I said with an ear-to-ear grin. I had read about main characters in novels gaining systems in the past but never had I believed to one day become one of them. Waiting for its response, trying to calm my racing heart, afraid of dying before my second life started.

[Host My Functions Are Based On The Manga Known As "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure"]

[The System Allows Host To Gain Stands From "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" From The System Shop Along With Other Items From The "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" world]

[The System As A Misson Function For The Host To Gain System Points (SP) Which Can Be Spend In The System Shop]

[The System Can Also Quantify The Hosts Abilities And Skills]

Attempting to calm myself down after hearing my system speaking to me, I tried to understand what the system just said to me.

Now it didn't matter what world I went to; with the broken stand abilities from "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," I would only need time, and I would quite literally stand at the top of any world.

Looking over to the right and on the second wheel to see which world would be my beginning, my heart pounds with anticipation as my gaze at the second wheel representing the worlds I could potentially embark on. The wheel spins, and the symbols blur as they blend in a mesmerizing dance. Gradually, the motion slows down, and the wheel stops, revealing my destination.

The symbol points to a world vibrant with color, where supernatural abilities and larger-than-life adventures await—One Piece. My excitement surges as I realize I will begin my journey in the universe I admire and love.

One Piece is an immensely popular manga and anime series created by Eiichiro Oda. It has captivated audiences worldwide with its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and epic adventure set in a vast and fantastical world.

The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young and enthusiastic pirate captain who embarks on a journey to find the ultimate treasure, One Piece. Luffy assembles a diverse crew of pirates, known as the Straw Hat Pirates, each with unique abilities and dreams. Together, they navigate the treacherous Grand Line, encountering powerful enemies and mysterious islands and uncovering the world's secrets.

The world of One Piece is filled with vibrant and colorful characters, ranging from fearsome pirates and eccentric marines to enigmatic figures known as the Seven Warlords of the Sea. The series explores themes of friendship, loyalty, dreams, and the pursuit of freedom.

And as a traveler, I already had the ultimate freedom. I was someone who wasn't bound by a mere world. And with the JoJo System by my side, I can quantify and track my abilities and skills, ensuring continuous growth and improvement. My potential to rise to the top of any world I encounter becomes a compelling reality.

I turn to the pool of light to ask a question I just realized, "I know where I'm starting, but when will I be arriving ?"

"Oh, I'm not going to tell you that. It keeps the journey more exciting, doesn't it"

I stare at the light, somehow seeing a smug face in that pool.

"Seeing how this will be your second chance, and you have become a traveler, I will grant you the choice of how you will look."

Shocked that I would choose my new body, I began thinking. I will be immortal when I use the stone mask and become a vampire, not to mention a perfect creature when I use it with the Red Stone of Aja. I also wouldn't have the burden of being immortal since I could make others immortal like myself. However, whether I could bring others to other worlds with me was a mystery.

The bright light reading my mind or something heard my thoughts and answered, "You can take others with you, but to travel to a new world, you would first need to be the strongest in your current verse."

With my question answered, I began thinking of how I should look in my new life. Since I could choose my new body, I could also pick the age I would be reborn. Since the world of One Piece has two main factions (Marine or Pirate) I could join, I need to think of which side I should be on.

While becoming a pirate would be fun, most of them are criminals. They're some purely adventurous pirates, but they aren't good people. But then again, what's good and evil is strictly subjective. When I watched the anime in the past, the Marines were the running dogs of the world government instead of being soldiers of justice. They were hypocrites, and many of them were corrupt. But at the end of the day, the Marines are the ones who brought peace throughout the seas. On the other hand, I thought of making my pirate crew, but pirates symbolize evil in the world of One Piece for a reason. The majority of them gain their bounty from rooting and killing civilians.

Thinking of the pros and cons, I decided to join the Marines, where I could gain systemic teachings and grow stronger instead of becoming a criminal without any power. And with my system, it would be easy. I could increase my force within the Marines, all while having the world government backing me up.

I would need time to make my faction within the Marines, so picking a younger body would be best. With the stone mask, time didn't matter, and when I unlocked The World, I would become the master of time.

'ah,' I figured out who to base my new body over. Meliodas from the anime Seven Deady Sins. The 3,000-year-old immortal curse love story or something. I don't remember most of the story after what they did in season 3.

"I want to look like the dragon sin of wrath, Meliodas," I tell the pool of light.

"Okay, I wish you a grand adventure."

"Thank you for the new life," I said while bowing. Only to receive silence, but I didn't care if the light being responded or not.

With that said, everything around me began to become hazy, and my consciousness began to blur.