The room was quiet, save for the soft hum of machinery. Juno sat in the corner, alone, his eyes half-lidded as he leaned back, lost in thought. The headache from earlier still lingered, a mild ache that pulsed in time with his thoughts, a side effect of the flood of memories from his previous life.
His new existence—Juno Ignis in the One Piece world—felt overwhelming, but a flicker of excitement gnawed at the edges of his mind. He wasn't just some lost soul in an unfamiliar world. He had power. He had knowledge. And, most importantly, he had the potential to make his mark.
His eyes drifted to a strange sensation deep within his chest, a pull, almost like a forgotten memory calling to him. He could feel it, that hidden power, just waiting to surface. It was tied to something he didn't fully understand—something from his past life, something that now connected him to the world he was reborn into.
He closed his eyes and focused, not on the overwhelming reality around him, but on the pulse of that power. The strange feeling that had settled deep within him wasn't just an abstract force; it was something tangible, something he could interact with. It was like a forgotten app on his phone suddenly lighting up, bringing with it a flood of untapped potential.
"Come on," he muttered to himself, the words barely above a whisper. "Show me what you can do."
His thoughts weren't directed at anything in particular, but the faint hum of energy in his chest responded anyway. A shape began to form in his mind—a faint glow, like the outline of a smartphone screen, faint but slowly becoming clearer. He instinctively reached for it, and the sensation washed over him like a wave, bringing with it a rush of memories and knowledge—his previous life's experiences merging seamlessly with the current moment.
The glowing shape solidified, materializing into a small, translucent panel floating before him. It wasn't just a simple screen; it was a portal into his power, an interface that allowed him to pull from his past and convert it into strength.
[System Panel]
Host: Juno Ignis
Swordsmanship: Lv3
Gas-Gas Fruit: Lv1
Juno blinked at the glowing words. It was almost surreal, seeing the words and numbers shift as though they were alive. But what mattered was what they represented—his abilities, his past training, and the knowledge that now existed within him. He could feel the weight of his swordsmanship training, a lifetime of muscle memory flooding back in an instant.
His mind drifted to a different skill: Observation Haki. He had seen its power in the past, and now, he could feel it unlocking within him, the sensation of perceiving the world with sharpened awareness. But it wasn't just about sensing things—it was about understanding. Through the system, he could now use his memories of the techniques and knowledge he had gained in his past life to visualize and perfect his control over this ability.
Juno focused on the Observation Haki icon, and as he clicked it, a new panel appeared before him:
[Observation Haki]
Distance: 10m
Future Sight: 0s
Juno's eyes closed, and the world around him felt different. Even with his eyes shut, he could sense everything within a 10-meter radius, every subtle shift in the air, every movement, and every slight vibration. It was like his senses had been heightened to an impossible degree, allowing him to perceive things that others couldn't even dream of. It wasn't future sight, but the sheer clarity with which he could sense his surroundings was more than enough for now.
"Let's call you Visionary Device. You give me the ability to digitalize my powers and level them up through training, knowledge, and even my memories. That's awesome. But the most important thing is that you help me develop abilities from the exciting one," Juno said, feeling the meaning conveyed to him by the Visionary Device.
"Let's try," Juno muttered, and as the system began to glow, his stamina started to flow into the process. He thought about Armament Haki again, focusing on the memories from his past life and the knowledge that had been passed down to him from Vegapunk.
his mind instantly imagining the technique and how it worked. He could already visualize the energy flowing through him. His thoughts were on how to manifest that power—how to push the technique to its limit.
Juno concentrated, recalling the knowledge he had from Vegapunk about how Armament Haki was a form of spiritual energy that allowed the user to create invisible armor around themselves or their weapons, enhancing their strength and defense. He focused on the memories of how it had been used in combat and the mental discipline it required to manifest.
As he visualized the concept—spiritual energy enveloping his body, forming a protective layer—he felt his stamina being consumed, fueling the transformation. The Visionary Device was helping him shape it, but it was his own energy that was making it real. A surge of warmth filled his body, and he could sense the energy flowing into his arm.
A new panel appeared before him:
[Armament Haki]
Coverage: 5%
Internal Destruction: 0%
The energy around his arm was faint at first, barely visible, but Juno could feel it. The invisible armor was there, fragile but present. It was only the beginning, but it was progress.
[System Panel Update]
Host: Juno Ignis
Swordsmanship: Lv3
Gas-Gas Fruit: Lv1
Observation Haki: Lv1
Armament Haki: Lv1
The digital display felt more like a blueprint than a set of limitations. Juno realized that each of these numbers and attributes was a stepping stone. His abilities weren't fixed; they could grow, evolve. The system was a tool, but it was his effort, his energy, that would bring the true power to life.
Juno's breath caught. It wasn't just the abilities that mattered—it was the path forward. He couldn't rush this. The system wasn't a cheat; it was a guide. He had to work for the power. The future was his to shape.
As he took a step back to let the information sink in, he began to feel something else—a subtle pull within him, as though he could sense how the system worked on a deeper level. The stamina that he was using, the energy that had previously felt like an unquantifiable part of his body, suddenly had a new meaning. Every time he used an ability, it was consuming his stamina. But that wasn't the end of it. The system wasn't just a tool for information—it was also a means to level up his abilities.
Whenever he tapped into a power, the system would consume his stamina as energy to level up that ability. The more he trained, the more energy he would need to fuel his progress, but the system would make sure that every ounce of effort would contribute to his growth. Each usage would push his abilities further, making them stronger and more refined.
And with that realization, Juno knew—this system wasn't just a shortcut. It was a means to forge his strength. Through sweat, through pain, through energy, he could keep climbing, and as long as he kept pushing, the system would never stop helping him level up. But it would require more than just willpower. He needed to think, strategize, and focus on how he used his stamina. Efficiency would be key.
With renewed determination, Juno took a deep breath, ready for the long journey ahead.