The Birth of a Legend 2
Chapter 2: The Birth of a Legend 2
As the soft chime of the system's notification faded, Monkey D. Ruyan—formerly Ankur Sailoi—grappled with the surreal reality before him. The world of *One Piece*, once a mere animation project, was now his reality. And more than that, he had been thrust into the body of a character who shouldn't even exist in the original storyline.
Yet, as the shock began to subside, a sense of curiosity—and perhaps even excitement—started to take root. The system, whatever it was, presented an unparalleled opportunity. Ruyan knew enough about the *One Piece* world to understand that strength was everything. Power determined survival and the ability to protect those you care about. Now, it seemed, he had been given a way to grow stronger—if he could figure out how to use it.
His thoughts were interrupted by the system's voice, clear and emotionless, echoing in his mind.
Ding!
**"Welcome, host, to the One Piece world. I am the Strongest One Piece System. Your goal: to conquer this world and become the ultimate pirate. Through battles, challenges, and strategic decisions, you will accumulate points to upgrade your abilities, recruit powerful allies, and acquire legendary items."**
"Would you like to view your current stats?"
The interface appeared in Ruyan's mind as soon as he thought about it, almost as if it had always been there. It was simple and intuitive, displaying his current status:
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**Name:** Monkey D. Ruyan (formerly Ankur Sailoi)
**Strength:** 2 (normal adult is 10)
**Speed:** 1 (normal adult is 10)
**Physical Durability:** 6 (normal adult is 10)
**Haki Levels:**
- **Armament Haki:** None
- **Observation Haki:** None
- **Conqueror's Haki:** Entry level
**Sword Power:** None
**Devil Fruit:** None
**Sword Skills:** None
**System Points (SP):** 0
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Ruyan scanned the stats with a mix of confusion and frustration. His physical abilities were weak—pathetically so compared to even an average adult, let alone the monsters that roamed the Grand Line. Despite his bloodline as Garp's grandson and Dragon's son, he had no inherent advantages. He was starting from the bottom, and it would be up to him to claw his way to the top.
But as daunting as this seemed, the system offered something invaluable: the ability to improve. He understood the basics of RPG-like systems from his former life, and the interface in his mind followed similar logic. Points could be earned, stats could be increased, and skills could be unlocked. The more he accomplished, the more powerful he would become.
The system seemed to respond to his thoughts, providing additional information:
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**"Points Allocation:**
1. **1 Stat Point = 100 SP** (up to 50 stat points)
2. **1 Stat Point = 1,000 SP** (from 51 to 100 stat points)
3. **1 Stat Point = 10,000 SP** (beyond 100 stat points)
**Would you like to increase a stat? You currently have 0 SP."**
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Ruyan shook his head, realizing that he was still at zero. He needed to start earning points if he wanted to survive in this world. But how? He was just a baby, after all.
As he pondered his next move, the system provided more details on how points could be earned:
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**"Points can be earned by defeating enemies, completing missions, and acquiring treasures. The stronger the opponent, the more points you will receive."**
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A list of potential enemies and their corresponding point values scrolled through his mind:
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**Killing or Defeating Opponents:**
1. **Ordinary Person:** 1 SP
2. **Strong Ordinary Person:** 5 SP
3. **Strong Ordinary Navy Soldier:** 10 SP
4. **Navy Intern:** 20 SP
5. **Ensign:** 50 SP
6. **Lieutenant Junior Grade:** 100 SP
7. **Lieutenant:** 250 SP
8. **Lieutenant Commander:** 500 SP
9. **Colonel:** 1,000 SP
10. **Commander:** 5,000 SP
11. **Captain:** 7,000 SP
12. **Commodore:** 10,000 SP
13. **Rear Admiral:** 30,000 SP
14. **Vice Admiral:** 50,000 SP
15. **Admiral:** 80,000 SP
16. **Fleet Admiral/Yonko:** 100,000 SP
17. **Peak Yonko (e.g., Shanks, Prime Whitebeard):** 250,000 SP
18. **Pirate King (e.g., Prime Roger, Prime Garp, Five Elders):** 300,000 SP
19. **Void King Level (e.g., Zunesha, Enel, Ancient King, Prime Rocks, Ancient Weapons):** 500,000 SP
20. **Void Emperor Level (e.g., Joyboy, Imu, Holy Knight Leader):** 1,000,000 SP
21. **God Level (e.g., Sun God, Rain God, Earth God, Moon God):** 10,000,000 SP
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Ruyan's heart pounded as he saw the progression of points. The world was filled with powerful beings, but with each one he defeated, his own power could grow exponentially. However, it also reminded him of the dangerous path ahead. This was a world where survival meant being stronger than your enemies—both physically and mentally.
*Ding!*
**"Would you like to review additional functionalities?"**
Intrigued, Ruyan mentally confirmed, and the system continued:
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**"Swordsmanship Mastery Levels:**
1. **Apprentice Swordsman** - Basic sword handling, Aura Sense (faintly sensing opponents).
2. **Advanced Swordsman** - Improved speed and strength, Blade Echo (hearing the 'voice' of their sword).
3. **Expert Swordsman** - Mastery of advanced techniques, Sword Aura (emitting a visible aura from the blade).
4. **Master Swordsman** - Ability to cut through steel, Elemental Slash (channeling elements through the sword).
5. **Grandmaster Swordsman** - Techniques that can alter the environment, Haki Blade (infusing Conqueror's Haki into their sword).
6. **Sword Saint** - Perfection of swordsmanship, Dimensional Slash (cutting through space), Soul Resonance (synchronization with the sword's soul).
7. **Blade God** - Reality Sever (cutting through reality), Eternal Blade (the sword becomes an extension of the soul).
**Stat Points and Cost:**
- **1 Stat Point = 100 SP** (up to 50 stat points)
- **1 Stat Point = 1,000 SP** (from 51 to 100 stat points)
- **1 Stat Point = 10,000 SP** (beyond 100 stat points)
**Do you wish to proceed with any upgrades?"**
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But before Ruyan could contemplate this further, another piece of information appeared before him—an option that made him pause with realization:
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**"Devil Fruit Points Exchange:**
1. **Common Paramecia:** 10,000 SP
2. **Rare Paramecia:** 50,000 SP
3. **Legendary Paramecia:** 200,000 SP
4. **Common Zoan:** 30,000 SP
5. **Rare Zoan:** 70,000 SP
6. **Mythical Zoan:** 300,000 SP
7. **Common Logia:** 100,000 SP
8. **Rare Logia:** 250,000 SP
9. **Legendary Logia:** 500,000 SP
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The list continued, detailing the exact number of points required for each type of Devil Fruit. The potential to acquire one of these fruits—something that could catapult him to unimaginable levels of power—was both exhilarating and terrifying. He realized that the path ahead would be filled with difficult decisions. Should he invest in physical stats, swordsmanship, or save for a powerful Devil Fruit that could change everything?
Ruyan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, centering himself. He might have been thrust into a situation beyond his control, but that didn't mean he was powerless. If he played his cards right, he could become a force to be reckoned with in this world—a true contender for the title of Pirate King, or perhaps even more.
But first, he needed to start small. He was still just a baby in the eyes of the world, with years ahead to grow and learn. Garp would be an invaluable ally in his early years, training him in the ways of combat and preparing him for the harsh reality of the seas. He would bide his time, slowly but surely accumulating points and honing his skills.
Garp's rigorous training would be the cornerstone of his development. Under Garp's watchful eye, Ruyan would learn to push his limits, understand the essence of Haki, and cultivate the discipline required to wield the immense power
he sought. He envisioned early mornings on the beach, lifting stones and running through sand, while Garp shared stories of his Marine days, imparting wisdom that went far beyond mere combat techniques.
Ruyan knew he would need to hide the true extent of his awareness and the existence of the system from Garp, at least for now. The bond they would build over the years would be based on trust and respect, but some things needed to remain secret, for his own safety and strategic advantage.
And when the time came, he would unleash his full potential on the world.
But for now, Ruyan simply looked up at Garp, who was watching over him with a gentle smile, completely unaware of the monumental events unfolding within his grandson's mind.
*Ding!*
**"Welcome to the journey of the strongest pirate. The path is long, but greatness awaits."**
Ruyan smiled inwardly, knowing that this was only the beginning.
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