The Calm Belt.
Deep beneath the sea, inside the underwater prison Impel Down.
At this moment, in a dark corner of Level 2…
Shiranami Hakusei sat on the cold floor, letting out a helpless, bitter smile. Waves of pain radiated through his battered body, and his expression said it all, he was completely speechless.
As a completely average, unlucky young man with no money, no looks, and no background, he'd already believed his life couldn't get any more miserable.
But fate, it seemed, wasn't done toying with him.
He never imagined that even after being miraculously transmigrated into the world of One Piece, his miserable luck would cling to him like a curse.
Just a few days ago, right after arriving in this world, he'd imagined himself soaring like a protagonist from a web novel, rising to the top, shining brightly in a foreign land.
But reality was cruel.
The place he landed in… was a pirate ship that had just been raided by the Marines.
And being caught on a pirate ship? That was like trying to wash off mud in the Yellow River, no matter how much he tried, he couldn't clear his name.
Soon after, he was unceremoniously tossed into this icy prison: Impel Down.
Fortunately, that pirate ship had only belonged to a minor crew, so he was placed on Level 2. Otherwise, as a powerless civilian, he would've been torn apart by the prisoners on the lower levels.
Yet even on Level 2, it was impossible to avoid the beatings and abuse from jailers and inmates alike.
After a few days of this hell, his mind and body were both worn out.
"Damn it, you damned heavens! You threw me into this world, couldn't you at least give me a system?!"
Just as he shouted this to the void, a soft chime echoed in his mind, clear and crisp like windchimes.
[System installing... Please wait...]
"…Huh? It actually answered?!"
For a second, Shiranami thought he was hallucinating. But the voice was too real, and more importantly, a digital interface had appeared in his mind, clearly visible.
He had no choice but to believe it was all real.
Ding!
[The Strongest Check-In System has been successfully installed! Starter Gift Pack available. Would you like to open it now?]
Eyes wide with excitement, Shiranami couldn't contain himself and shouted, "Open it!"
The moment the words left his mouth, a glowing card materialized on the system panel in his mind.
On the card was a dark-skinned, muscular old man, radiating power and fierceness.
Ding!
[Congratulations, host! You have received a Third Raikage Inheritance Card. You may inherit all of his abilities. Would you like to begin fusion?]
"Third Raikage?!"
Shiranami swallowed hard, eyes blazing with shock and thrill.
As a die-hard anime fan in his past life, he loved One Piece, but Naruto was also one of his favorites.
And the Third Raikage? He knew him well!
A monster of a man with a body tough enough to tank attacks from the entire Allied Shinobi Forces. A spear that could slice off the Eight-Tails' tentacles with a single strike. One of the fastest shinobi in history. He was a top-tier powerhouse in the Naruto universe!
He couldn't help but admit, this system… was insanely overpowered!
"Fuse! System, start the fusion now!"
As soon as he gave the order, Shiranami's already battered body began to spark with flickers of blue lightning.
In the next instant, lightning surged across his skin, enveloping him completely. His hair stood on end from the surging energy.
He could feel it. His body was being transformed at an incredible pace, visible to the naked eye.
His previously scrawny and sagging limbs hardened and thickened. The bloated belly melted into defined abs. Muscles bulged and tightened into sculpted perfection.
At the same time, an overwhelming force, chakra rivaling that of a tailed beast, poured into him without end.
Then came the memories.
Flooding into his mind were all of the Third Raikage's training experiences and knowledge of ninjutsu, everything from his life.
It was as if Shiranami himself had lived through it all, his understanding of ninjutsu and combat skyrocketed in seconds.
After a minute, the lightning faded.
His previously feeble frame was now rebuilt into a flawless golden-ratio physique. Strong and powerful, yet graceful and defined.
Clenching his fists and sensing the immense strength in his body, he nodded with satisfaction.
"At last… I've got something that can keep me alive in this world."
Life had taken a wild turn, like a rollercoaster, and for a moment, emotions churned inside him.
Then, the system's voice returned.
[Host has officially activated the Check-In System. Reach designated locations to check in and receive random rewards.]
[First Check-In Location: Level 6 of Impel Down.]
More notifications popped up in his mind, and Shiranami was left dumbfounded.
Wait… what?
Wasn't he trying to escape?
Why was the first check-in location all the way down on Level 6?
He furrowed his brows slightly. But then shrugged.
"Maybe picking up a few teammates wouldn't be a bad idea…"
Level 6 it is.
He wasn't the same helpless guy from before. Even if Magellan himself showed up, he wouldn't be afraid.
If he wanted to make a name for himself in this chaotic world, then let the storm come crashing down! That would make things even more exciting.
The moment had come to stretch his limbs.
As he approached the iron bars of his cell, he took a deep breath. Lightning coiled around his legs as he slowly raised one foot.
Let it all begin with this kick.
The years of suppressed anger and bitterness in his heart, everything he had swallowed down, exploded as his foot slammed toward the gate.
ALERT! ALERT!
In the control room, red lights blared as the Den Den Mushi screeched with piercing alarm sounds.
A guard sitting in front of the monitor stared at the screen in disbelief. Sweat poured down his face like rain.
Shaking with panic, he picked up the receiver with trembling fingers and dialed.
"Hello, this is Magellan," a calm voice answered.
"Warden! We have a serious situation, someone is breaking out of Level 2!"
"What? Someone dares to escape from my prison?!"
"Yes! And… and he's already taken out the guards, stole the keys, and freed all the prisoners from Level 2 and Level 3! He's heading toward Level 4 now!"
"…WHAT?! Understood!"
Clack.
Still sitting on the toilet, Warden Magellan's face turned stormy. Someone dared to escape on his watch?
He felt his authority being trampled.
What pissed him off even more was that the escapee wasn't running up… he was heading deeper into the prison, toward him!
This was no ordinary rebellion. This was pure defiance!
Without another word, Magellan burst out of the bathroom and ordered all senior officers to assemble.
He was determined to see who this suicidal maniac really was.
But just as he arrived at the entrance to Level 4, a massive rhino guard beast came flying at him.
BOOM!
With a thunderous crash, the rhino crashed to the ground, right in front of him.
From the smoke and sparks of lightning at the entrance, a figure slowly emerged.
Every jailer on site readied their rifles and aimed in perfect formation. One word from Magellan, and they'd fire without hesitation.
As the dust settled, they saw a striking young man with violet hair, perfectly sculpted muscles, and a calm, steady gaze.
It was Shiranami Hakusei.
"Mmm… quite the handsome one," a sultry voice purred.
The first to react was Sadi, licking her lips with excitement.
Looking at his flawless build, her sadistic urges began to stir again.
Magellan rolled his eyes and ignored her. His focus was locked on the arrogant prisoner who dared defy him.
"You've got some nerve, brat! Trying to break out under my watch?!"
Fury boiled in his chest. He activated the full power of the Venom-Venom Fruit. His body turned into a terrifying mass of purple poison, ready to make Shiranami taste despair.
But Shiranami didn't even flinch.
Instead, he simply curled his finger and beckoned him forward.
"Why waste time talking? If you've got the guts, come at me already!"
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