The sound of crashing waves echoed softly in the background, blending with the distant hum of music drifting through the air. Seagulls circled the skies above as the wind carried the scent of salt and serenity.
Jessie opened his eyes slowly, blinking at the blinding sunlight. His head throbbed slightly, as if awakening from a long, deep dream.
"Where... am I?"
The last thing he remembered was walking home from work, exhausted and frustrated with life. Then—nothing. Darkness. And now... this?
He sat up and looked around. He was in a land that felt almost surreal. White buildings with artistic designs, massive instruments scattered across a lively island, and colorful banners flowing in the breeze.
"This is... Elegia. The Land of Music?" Jessie muttered.
His breath caught in his throat. He had watched One Piece. He knew this place. But how was he here?
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something—or someone. His eyes widened in shock.
There, lying still and pale under the sun, was Uta—the Songstress of the New Era. Her body rested gently in the arms of Red-Haired Shanks, his face grim with pain.
"No way... this is that scene... from Film: Red?" Jessie gasped.
He stumbled back, heart racing. His instincts told him this was before she died. Yet, he was powerless. He had no strength. No haki. No devil fruit. Nothing.
"I can't... even help her..." he clenched his fists, eyes burning with frustration.
Then—
DING!
A soft mechanical chime echoed in his mind.
[Supreme Check-In System initializing... 1%... 23%... 74%... 100%]
Jessie's eyes widened.
"A... system?! Like those in cultivation novels?"
Another prompt appeared.
[Welcome, Host. You are now bound to the Supreme Check-In System. Explore new islands to unlock heaven-defying rewards.]
His heart skipped a beat.
"System, do I get a novice reward?"
DING!
[Yes. Please say 'Claim' in your mind.]
"CLAIM!" he shouted internally, excitement rising.
DING!
[Congratulations! You have received: Sword God Inheritance (MAX)]
[Congratulations! You have received: 3-Domineering System (MAX)]
[Congratulations! You have received: One Fruit: Supreme Resurrection]
Jessie felt an overwhelming surge of power flow into his body. His senses sharpened. His muscles strengthened. He could feel the sword techniques of generations imprinted into his soul. Observation Haki, Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki—all awakened at once and honed to perfection.
Even more shocking was the One Fruit: Supreme Resurrection System—a unique Devil Fruit-like ability that could revive someone... but at a cost yet unknown.
"This... This is insane!" Jessie laughed, tears forming in his eyes. "System, I love you! You're the best thing that's ever happened to me! AHAHAHA!"
His body began to glow faintly with newfound energy. His eyes locked onto Uta again.
"Don't worry, Uta… I won't let you die."
And just like that, Jessie's journey in the world of pirates began—armed with a system beyond imagination and a destiny that would shake the foundations of the Grand Line.