TL: I translated this because the author didn't make a ch60 so if i continue to ch61 in the end i know i will confuse myself with the chapters order.
Let's talk about reader feedback.
The most common comments I've received so far are things like "too wordy" or "too drawn out."
Honestly, I'm not entirely sure why people say that. I even went to ask some experienced authors in the writers' group.One senior writer told me that my inner monologues and explanations are probably too frequent.
Apparently, I tend to justify everything the protagonist does, giving detailed reasoning for every action.
The intention was good—I wanted readers to fully understand my thought process.But when it happens too often, it turns into: one line of dialogue, followed by several lines of explanation… then another line, followed by more explanation.
That kind of rhythm gets awkward to read. The advice I got was to moderate it.
So yes, I'm already working on addressing this issue—trying to figure out how to make things less explanation-heavy.
However, due to Qidian's system, the first 100,000 words can't be heavily edited, or it'll be flagged as "word count tampering" and cancel my full-attendance rewards.
And for a struggling author, full attendance is vital.
Next, let's talk about the "PS" issue.
My first misstep was giving intelligence to an AI-like character. I'll probably go back and rewrite or remove that "Mr. PS" storyline later.
Then there's the issue of PS talking too much.Some readers like it, others find it annoying. For now, I'll leave it on hold and just reduce its appearances.
Another piece of feedback was about the protagonist's power system.Some readers complained that it feels scattered—like I'm hitting random nails with random hammers.Others said the whole "template switching" thing seems inconsistent, as if I'm powering him up only to hold him back again.
So let me clarify the logic a bit.
Right now, the protagonist's abilities come mainly from the Dimensional Roulette.He hasn't accumulated enough "cards" yet to unlock any truly interesting powers.That's why I use "template switching"—it allows him to perform creative, complex maneuvers in a way that makes narrative sense.
For example:Using Tom and Jerry's Scare Horn, if he has seven templates active, a single blast splits him into seven clones—basically like using a Shadow Clone Technique.
Or, with Dragon Ball's Potara Earrings, if he's using a dual-template setup, he can blow the horn and then fuse with himself using the earrings.
So it's not that he lacks motivation to develop—he just doesn't have enough cards accumulated yet.
Later on, the templates can even fuse into one unified form, which is part of his long-term power growth plan.That's the general design direction for his physical and combat development.
So no, the main character does have potential—it just hasn't fully surfaced yet.
There's also the Sharingan skill set and the Minecraft equipment system—these are both established parts of his growing strength.The concepts are planned out already.
As for the Indestructible Vajra Body, that one's actually meant to be phased out.Its inability to evolve is intentional—it was designed as a temporary, early-stage skill.
I've also received feedback about things like "stop posting stat lists mid-story just to pad word count."Fair point.
I do read comments. But after noting down the criticisms, I usually delete the harsher ones, since I'm a bit thin-skinned and don't want them affecting my writing mood.
So, that's roughly the author's overall status report.
If I can fix something, I will.But for issues tied too deeply to the existing chapters—like that "ship sold for 3 million Beli" detail—there's not much I can do.Changing those would affect too many other parts and could take days to patch up.
If some readers still find this book unsatisfying and feel there are too many problems overall, then honestly, there's no need to force yourselves.
Qidian is a huge platform. There's always a book out there that suits your taste better.
—The End.
(End of Chapter)
part 2
My feelings are… complicated.This is my second One Piece fanfic, and I suppose it's a bit better than the first one—barely enough to reach the point of a second launch.
But to be honest, the reviews don't seem as good as the first.Though, to be fair, the first one also flopped.
Well, the road is my own to walk, so I'll just keep writing and see it through.
I could sit here and complain—because, truth be told, things are rough—but our joys and sorrows don't really connect. So I won't show off my misery.
Let's just talk about the book itself.
I've read through all the feedback from readers. The angry, ranting comments—those I just delete after reading.
The legitimate criticisms? I've been working on improving those. But writing isn't money; you can't expect everyone to love it.
So, I'll fix what can be fixed, and what can't be fixed… well, I'll just let it be.
For example, I've already removed the part about praying to PS, but I can't change the ship price of three million—that's tied to the entire in-story economy.
As for PS's appearance—since it's part of the daily update streak, I can't remove that either. I'll probably ask my editor about it later.
However, after Chapter 18, PS basically won't appear anymore, and the full attribute panels won't be shown either.
Here's a quick summary of the changes.
Some readers said the protagonist never levels up his own stats and relies too much on templates—it feels fake.
That's already being addressed. The rewards from the Silver Roulette will be much better.
My current plan is to use a breathing technique combined with the Blood Demon Art from Scissor Seven. Still deciding whether to go with one or both.
As they say—kids make choices, adults take them all.So don't worry; everything that should come will come.
It just takes time. After all, I'm not writing an "invincible MC" story.
Forgive me for that—if it really bothers you, I'll even bow down right here. Please, dear readers, have mercy.
Still, there are some logical explanations that have to stay—like the enemies' motives, or the mindset changes of the protagonist and Zoro. These things need proper writing.
Otherwise, if a character suddenly makes an uncharacteristic choice, people will immediately accuse me of breaking their personality.Of course, I'll keep it as concise as possible.
But I can't change everything; maybe this is just my writing style.
If you can accept it and are willing to subscribe, I'll happily call you my patrons and benefactors.(Free-period readers don't count—freeloaders, please crawl away.)
If you really can't stand it, I suggest we don't make things hard for each other.
Go find another One Piece fic—like The Undying One or The Eight Great Demons; they're way better than mine.
I'm just a washed-up writer who barely dares to call himself an author. I somehow managed to write one halfway-decent One Piece fic with about a hundred readers in the group—that's all.
Alright, patch notes done.
—The Humble Shadow
(End of Chapter)