On a random sunny day, a young man strolled down the pavement with a book in hand—his eyes glued to the newest volume of his all-time favorite manga: One Piece.
It was the epic tale of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who set out to become the Pirate King. Along the way, he formed a crew of unique individuals, each with their own dreams and burdens. Through triumphs, losses, and impossible odds, Luffy always smiled—always chasing his dream, no matter the enemy before him.
Kael loved One Piece for more than just the action. It reminded him of life—of perseverance, friendship, and the freedom to dream. A soft smile tugged at his lips as he flipped the page.
"I can't wait to see Loki animated. Man, he looks so cool," he thought.
But lost in that world, Kael didn't notice the danger creeping toward him.
Just up the hill, a careless man shut the door of his parked lorry, forgetting to pull the handbrake. As he lit a cigarette, the massive vehicle began to roll—slowly at first, then faster, gaining deadly speed.
Drivers on the road panicked, honking their horns. At first, they thought it was just another reckless driver—but when they saw the empty driver's seat, the blaring intensified, trying to warn anyone in its path.
Kael approached a traffic light, still immersed in his manga, oblivious to the growing noise around him. He felt like he was right there on the Sunny with Luffy.
Then—muffled shouting.
He looked up, confused. Turned his head.
And in the next instant, everything went black.The truck hit him full force. Kael was killed on the spot.
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Somewhere in a realm beyond comprehension, a boundless void stretched out endlessly, dotted with stars, swirling galaxies, and radiant planets. Amidst this cosmic expanse floated a single figure—a young man.
Kael blinked, his eyes adjusting to the overwhelming brightness and beauty around him. The infinite expanse of space made him feel insignificant, like a speck of dust drifting aimlessly through the current of eternity. The silence was deafening, yet calming.
"What the... Did I die?" he thought, his voice swallowed by the abyss as he gazed in awe at the celestial scenery.
"Yeah, you did."
The sudden voice boomed like a divine drumbeat, shaking the very fabric of space. Kael flinched, spinning around in mid-air as a colossal figure emerged from the stardust. Its form was vaguely humanoid, but it pulsed with radiant energy—shifting between forms, like the embodiment of creation itself.
It was as if galaxies orbited its limbs and time bent around its presence.
Kael's jaw dropped. "Holy crap," he muttered. "Yo." He raised his hand in a half-hearted wave, completely overwhelmed.
"Sup," the being replied with cosmic chill. Its voice echoed like ancient harmonics resonating across galaxies. "You good?"
Kael scratched his head, still drifting awkwardly in space. "Uh... I guess? I mean, I'm kinda dead, but I've seen worse Mondays."
The being chuckled, and the void shimmered with laughter—each note rippling like a wave across the stars.
"Well, kid, you're in luck. Let's talk wishes."
Kael perked up. "For real? Thanks. So how many do I get?" he asked, trying to steady himself in zero gravity.
"Hmm... Let's go with two. Make 'em count. You're not getting a reroll."
Kael nodded, thinking hard. His brow furrowed in concentration. Then, with a spark of clarity in his eyes, he made his first wish.
" I wish to have the power's of the Monkey King" He wished with a smirk.
The Monkey King was an overpowered character, with layers upon Layers of immortality, the only Diety who could possibly defeat him was Buddha himself.
" Wow, cool. You can have all his powers but you can only unlock some of it. Kinda like a template, the stronger you become the more powers you unlock. What's next?"
Kael began to think, he remembered One Piece and got and idea.
" Okay I wish to become Luffy in the One Piece story. Before the story begins. Let's say 2 months before that" he said.
" That cool, so you're Sun Wukong powers will be innate meaning your were born with them. Also since you've already eaten your devil fruit you'll become a power house having two God like powers. That's pretty awesome. Let me explain how your powers will work.
Since like I said you need to become stronger before you can get all the perks of Sun Wukong, but you will be given his Martial Arts Abilities from the beginning. You will also be immune to the devil fruits weakness.
If you want, you can test out your powers here. Just to give you a taste of what you'll be able to do when you become strong enough. "
" Sure, I'd like that " he said.
The divine being raised its hand, and with a wave, the stars around Kael began to swirl. Galaxies spun into a vortex, folding in on themselves like paper. The void rippled, and in a flash—
—Kael stood on solid ground.
Beneath his bare feet lay a vast grassland. In the distance, snow-peaked mountains pierced the clouds, lakes sparkled like diamonds, and wild winds roared through towering canyons. The sky above was a canvas of orange and violet, painted with twin suns and glowing moons.
"What the hell…?" Kael murmured. "This is... beautiful."
"Welcome to your test zone," the god's voice echoed through the air. "A world made for destruction, flight, and a little chaos. Let loose."
Kael clenched his fists. His body felt... alive. More than it ever had. Like he could run forever, or lift a mountain with a smirk. Every muscle vibrated with potential.
Then—
WHOOSH.
His feet barely tapped the ground before he vanished, rocketing forward at supersonic speed. Grass tore in his wake. He zipped across the fields, the landscape blurring past. With a sharp pivot, he launched into the air, doing a full mid-air somersault.
"WOOOOO!" Kael shouted, laughing.
The sky parted as he soared, bouncing on the wind like a leaf. He didn't fall—he floated, weightless, free.
Then he willed it—
POOF!
A golden cloud burst beneath his feet.
"Is this... the Nimbus?!"
It responded instantly, shooting upward with a roar of energy. He darted between mountains, spun through tornadoes, and punched clouds into pieces.
"Okay, this is officially insane!"
Then he felt it. A pull—like something calling to him. He reached behind his ear, and his fingers closed around something solid. He pulled it out.
A needle. No… a staff.
Kael grinned.
"Alright, big guy. Time to stretch."
He slammed the tip of the staff into the ground—
RUMBLE.
The Ruyi Jingu Bang expanded, growing taller than the mountains around him. Its head gleamed like a comet, towering into the heavens.
With a flex of his fingers, it shrunk down to his size.
He twirled it once, then pointed it toward the nearest mountain.
"Let's see if you've got the same bite."
With a war cry, Kael dashed forward. He leapt—Nimbus catching him—then came crashing down with a mighty swing.
BOOOOOOM!!!
The mountain shattered, blasted apart like sand under a hammer. Rocks flew for miles, and a crater formed where the peak once stood.
Kael landed with a wild grin, dust settling around him.
"Holy shiiit… That was only one swing?"
"You're only scratching the surface," the being's voice echoed again. "Try your clones. Your hair."
Kael plucked a single hair from his head and flicked it to the ground.
POOF!
Another Kael appeared. Then another. And another. Soon a dozen versions of him stood around the crater, each ready to fight.
One of them grinned and shouted, "Let's beat the crap out of the next one!"
They all laughed in unison.
"This is cheating... I LOVE it."
Suddenly, the sky above darkened. A giant stone titan, easily ten stories tall, emerged from the mountains. Its fists were like boulders, and its eyes glowed red with fury.
"Alright," Kael muttered, spinning his staff. "Let's really put this power to work."
The clones took formation. Kael stepped forward, cloud swirling beneath his feet, golden eyes gleaming.
"Man this is awesome "
TO BE CONTINUED