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One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #33

Auhtor's note: I changed the number of fruits to three cause it makes more sense that way. Also, I just realized that I didn't explain why Law calls wolf "Garakuta-ya." It's just japanese for Mr. Junk Inventor-ya, which is what Lalw calls Wolf in his One Piece novel but I think "Garakuta-ya" rolls better on the tongue so I went with it.

Anyway, here's the chapter.

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Sitting in my inn room, I began to unpack the contents of my backpack, inspecting eac...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #32

Standing before the freshly laid gravestone of his son, Wolf let out a heavy sigh, his heart weighed down by sorrow. "You were a disobedient son to the very end... making an old man like me bury his own flesh and blood," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. With trembling hands, he knelt down and gently placed a flower atop the mound of earth.

"I can almost hear your mother's curses echoing from the other side... you stubborn bastard. Why couldn't you have just listened...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #31

As Law and the others approached the town, they paused to observe Blake deftly evading Artur Bacca's attacks while taunting him with merciless jests. 

"He sure is ruthless... I'd died from the embarrassment alone if I were in Bacca's shoes," Shachi remarked, his sympathy evident as he watched the pirate captain's futile attempts to land a blow on Blake.

"He seems to be leading him toward the shore... do you think he has the same plan as us?" Penguin mused, strok...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #30

The attack landed straight on Wolf's face and sent him reeling back, only to fall flat on his back. Dazed and disoriented, Wolf tried to stand back up, Artur Bacca lunged at him once more, intent on striking him down again. 

I had to urge to interfere, but I halted my actions at the sight of a figure speeding toward Wolf, Katana in hand. Witnessing Law's swift intervention, I merely smiled and leaned back, watching as he used his Devil Frui...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #29

With determination setting his course, Blake surged forward, aiming his Shigan-powered finger straight at the pirate captain's chest. The digit pierced through flesh, delving deep into the pirate's torso, a testament to Blake's precision and strength. 

Yet, the expected victory turned sour as the pirate captain's grin widened, his crewmates sharing in the amusement.

A flicker of unease passed over Blake as he withdrew his arm, a sinking feeling settling i...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #28

Blake observed intently as the police force, under Rudd's command, continued to fire the cannon, unleashing six more shots, each of which was swiftly countered by the mysterious green liquid. 

However, as the seventh cannonball was launched, something peculiar occurred—it didn't entirely vanish upon contact with the liquid, but instead emerged with half of it melted away. Blake's eyes widened in recognition. 

"Looks like an acid-r...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #27

In front of a sizable boulder on the beach, I stood with every muscle taut, my finger aimed at the rock, edging closer with painstaking precision. Achieving the state required absolute focus, a challenge made more difficult by Sif's close scrutiny, her keen eyes absorbing my every move as if she were studying for an exam. 

It was only several days after the sea king battle on Tutorial Island that I discovered she had been observing me long before I made my w...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #26

Approaching his house, Wolf halted in his tracks, taken aback by the chaos strewn before him. Shattered boulders and wooden debris littered the area, as if a tempest had swept through moments earlier. 

Surveying the scene, he found no one to interrogate, prompting him to enter the house instead. Inside, his eyes widened at the sight of Law, his torso exposed as he tended to his injuries with Bepo's assistance.

"Good lord, what in blazes hap...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #25

In the aftermath of their clash, Blake began to walk away, but Law's voice halted his departure. "Hold it... this isn't over, you bastard...!" 

Law's words echoed through the forest, and Blake paused, turning to face his adversary. With a smirk, he watched as Law struggled to rise to his feet, determination burning in his eyes.

Leaning heavily on his sword, Law fixed Blake with a fierce glare. "I don't know who you are or what you want... but if you're so e...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #24

After trekking through the forest for about 15 minutes, we finally arrived at our destination: Wolf's house. I couldn't help but marvel at how ordinary it looked despite its remote location in the woods. 

The house resembled the townhouses in Pleasure Town, with its yellow walls, square windows, and a red slanted roof, though it appeared much larger. 

However, what caught my attention was the adjacent large building that resembled a greenhouse, filled ...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #23

Standing before the mirror, I examined my new outfit, feeling a twinge of embarrassment at the long coat with nothing underneath. Let's be clear, I didn't sport this style to flaunt my muscles or to look cool! 

Despite purchasing a plethora of shirts from the clothing store, I found myself unable to tolerate any of them for more than a few minutes. It wasn't that they didn't fit; it's just that after so many years of shirtlessness on Tutori...

One Piece: Lost in the Tutorial #22

Author's note: the story's name will be Lost in the Tutorial from now on, because I think it's more catchy this way.

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Seated in my room, I sifted through a mountain of system notifications, scratching my head at the sheer volume of them. Let me tell you, there were enough to fill a library. But let's start from the top.

First up was the notification congratulating me on completing the second tutorial quest, a milestone achieved once the Jac...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #21

Blake dodged and weaved through Hani's relentless onslaught, his frustration growing as he tried to reason with the enraged pirate. "I didn't mean to offend, friend..." he began, his body fluidly evading each swing of Hani's hammer hands with the grace of Kami-e. 

"Truth be told, many a smith and carpenter would envy your hammers..." His words, though genuine, only seemed to unknowingly stoke Hani's ire further.

"You dare compare the great Hani Hammerhand t...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #20

Sitting on the bed of my allotted room aboard the Jackdaw, I felt my eyes burning as I gazed at the floating text boxes before me. 

Each one outlined a different career path, a choice I had to make before proceeding to the next tutorial mission. Pirate, Marine, and Bounty Hunter were the options presented to me, though the system hinted at the existence of others who weren't quite compatible with me. 

Honestly, I was gratef...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #19

In a secluded clearing on the first ring of the tutorial island, nestled amidst the trees near the shore, lay the resting place of an old pirate. Once a mere patch of grass with a crude cross marking the spot, it had undergone a transformation over time. 

Now, a large rock stood in place of the cross, bearing the inscription, "Here lies Old Barn, an old sea dog, a shrewd schemer, and an excellent teacher." 

The clearing was adorned with a variety of flowers...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #18

Standing inside the captain's quarters, Jack Blackwater traced his ship's path with his finger, mentally calculating the time it would take to reach their next destination. Once a hopeful pirate, Jack quickly realized his lack of combat prowess and so he traded his cutlass for a more honest career as a deckhand aboard a merchant vessel.

Leveraging his past experiences, knowledge, and limited connections from his time as a pirate, he swiftly climbed the ranks, acc...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #17

As the last of the rafts settled into the water, Blake braced himself for the impending battle. But before he could even take a breath, the tranquil waves began to churn violently. A colossal serpent-like head emerged from the depths, its cold yellow eyes fixated on Blake with an unnerving intensity.

Blake could only stare in awe as more of the sea king's massive form emerged, towering over him with a daunting presence. Resembling the notorious Lord of the Coast, a sea ...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #16

In the heart of Tutorial Island, amidst the dense foliage, echoed the raucous laughter of a young man and the sporadic, often ambiguous howls of a wolf. "Bwahaha! How about here?!" Blake exclaimed with mischief in his voice, his words interspersed with bursts of laughter. 

"And what if I touch you here?!" His hands danced across the wolf's fur, exploring every nook and cranny with unrestrained enthusiasm. "You can't escape! Surrender to my love and affection!"...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #15

Standing at the water's edge, Blake's expression shifted from uncertainty to determination as he fixed his gaze on a cluster of boulders just ahead. With a cautious glance around to ensure his solitude, a futile gesture in this isolated spot, he let out a sigh of resignation. Focusing on the task at hand, he slid his back along the sandy shore until he reached the boulders.

"Soru..." he muttered under his breath, disappearing and reappearing in an instant right before the boulder...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #14

Floating serenely on my back in the calm sea, I gazed up at the vast expanse of the sky, feeling a profound sense of tranquility wash over me. With each gentle rise and fall of the tide, my body bobbed effortlessly, as if I were one with the water itself, yet anchored in place by an unseen force.

This state of utter relaxation, almost miraculous in its nature, bore a name: Kami-e, one of the famed Rokushiki techniques utilized by the elite agents of the World Government.

A...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #13

After two weeks of traversing the dense foliage of the island, Blake found himself cautiously advancing through a thicket, his dagger slicing through the undergrowth before him. With each step, he tread carefully, unsure of what lay beyond the tangled vegetation.

Eventually, the foliage gave way to reveal a vast clearing, dominated by the presence of an oversized red-furred goat with formidable horns.

The goat fixed its gaze on Blake, emitting a low snort as it scraped the...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #12

Waking up to the shrill cry of a bird, I found myself dumbfounded by the scene before me. Perched atop Old Barn's body was a peculiar black-feathered bird, its black orbs gleaming with intelligence as it looked at the quartermaster's eyes like it was a rare, exotic treat. 

Realization struck, and I swiftly moved to shoo away the intruding bird. "Hey, scram! You pesky creature!" I exclaimed, waving my arms in a futile attempt to drive it off. With a disdainfu...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #11

Feeling the icy touch of seawater, I slowly pried my eyes open, my head throbbing with pain and disorientation. With a groan, I attempted to rise, only to collapse back onto the cold, damp surface beneath me. 

Peering down at my body, a chorus of agony erupted from within as I beheld the countless wooden splinters protruding from my skin, each one a cruel reminder of the chaos that had unfolded.

As the fog of confusion lifted, the memories flooded back, crashing...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #10

Perched at the ship's railing, Blake hummed a tune under his breath, leisurely polishing his rifle with a scrap of cloth, eager for the imminent chaos about to unfold. Before long, the crack of gunshots pierced the air, setting off a frenzy as dockside patrons scattered in panic.

Within moments, the once-bustling scene was deserted, save for the irate figures of the Cutthroat pirates' captain, Wellington, and his men storming onto the scene with a menacing scowl.

"Bart, yo...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #9

Perched atop a wooden crate, I surveyed the bustling dock before me, a peculiar sensation stirring within me at the sight of land after days at sea. Despite the grimy atmosphere, with trash strewn about and shady figures lurking in the shadows, it felt like a breath of fresh air compared to the confines of the ship.

If it weren't for the tantalizing promise of a cure for my feeble body, I might have vanished into the throng, leaving behind the tangled web of pirate politics and ...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #8

Doing my best to blend in with the routine of mopping the main deck, I slowly edged closer to a pair of pirates from the captain's faction, engaged in animated conversation, likely fueled by a few rounds of rum. Seven days had slipped by since the skirmish with the Marines, yet my daily routine had seen little alteration, save for the past couple of days.

Instead of our usual debriefing after our rounds, Old Barn had opted for a different approach, peppering me with questions to gauge m...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #7

Roused from the grip of a haunting nightmare, I found myself drenched in cold sweat, my heart pounding against the walls of my chest. "Not again..." I muttered the images of the recent massacre still looming large in my mind.

It was a scene I couldn't shake—the clash between Marines and pirates, the chaos and carnage seared into my memory like a brand.

As I sat up, my thoughts weighed heavy with the burden of that fateful day. The sight of lives cut short, the echo of gu...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #6

As I approached the quartermaster, frustration building within me, I couldn't resist questioning the purpose behind our sudden performance. "Care to shed some light on that little show we just put on?" I inquired, my irritation evident in my tone.

"Coming up with a song on the fly wasn't exactly a walk in the park," I added, my annoyance seeping through.

The quartermaster turned toward me, a knowing glint in his eye. "Don't be glum, lad. Yer performance wasn't half bad..." he rem...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #5

Observing his fellow pirates bustling about, ferrying their possessions and plunder to the Marine ship, Marcus's attention shifted towards the eerie display adorning their own vessel's main mast. Dozens of lifeless bodies dangled grotesquely from the rigging, stripped bare and bearing the marks of brutal execution.

Among them, one corpse with a distinct scar across its chest stood out, drawing Marcus's gaze like a magnet.

As he pondered the scene before him, Marcus's thoughts didn...

One Piece: Northern Star Legends #4

I adopted a pensive expression, meeting the quartermaster's gaze. "It wasn't for my sake, that's for sure..." I began, my voice trailing off with a sigh. "Maybe the captain had a personal grudge against Jon, and this incident provided the perfect pretext for him to take action... or perhaps he was simply enraged," I added, accompanied by a nonchalant shrug.

While the original Blake may not have been inclined to analyze the situation, preoccupied with mere survival as he was, he did get ...