One Piece: Journey to the New Dawn

[Note:

" * " : Indicates abilities that can be upgraded with practice, experience, or unique opportunities.]

> System inner voice ["speaking"] <

> Ash inner speech "speaking" <

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As the gift boxes opened, a soft glow emanated from each, revealing their tailored contents. Everyone had different expressions of surprise and curiosity as they examined their rewards.

Ace held a peculiar fruit with distinct swirling patterns resembling a Devil Fruit, her brows furrowed in confusion. Selina and Ash both received books radiating a faint glow, the light shimmering with an almost magical quality. Uta found a small pill resting in her palm, while Lucy held two brightly colored tickets in her hands, a look of bewilderment crossing her face.

Ace was the first to break the silence, lifting the fruit and asking, "What is this?"

Before Ash could reply, Lucy leaned closer, her eyes lighting up with curiosity. "Ace, give me that! I'll trade you mine!" she exclaimed, holding out her tickets.

Ash chuckled, shaking his head. "You can't, Lucy. The gifts are tailored to each of us individually. They're meant for you and you alone."

Lucy pouted, staring at the tickets in her hand. "What am I supposed to do with these papers, then?"

Ash smiled, explaining, "Those are skill combination tickets. When you tear them, they merge your existing skills to create a new, more powerful one."

Lucy's eyes widened with excitement. Without hesitation, she tore the tickets in half.

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Name: Skill Combining Ticket (x2) 

Grade: Epic

Type: Consumable (One-Time Use per Ticket)

Description: These rare tickets allow the user to combine two or more existing skills into a single, enhanced ability. The fusion creates a new skill with unique effects or amplified attributes. The tickets can be used by the holder or given to others, enabling them to create hybrid skills.

Effect:

• Allows the user (or someone else, if the ticket is given) to combine two or more existing skills into one new, hybrid skill.

• The new skill can be used immediately after the combination, retaining the best features of the original skills while adding new effects, damage, or utility.

Limit: Limited to 2 uses (one per ticket).

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Name: Monkey D. Lucy (Ember – Phantom Vortex)

Age: 7

Level: 13 -> 17

Title: Avatar of the Sun's Flame

Status Effects: None

Stats:

Strength: 73 -> 87

Agility: 72 -> 81

Endurance: 81 -> 92

Intelligence: 30 -> 32

Charisma: 42 -> 45

Luck: 20 -> 23

Inventory Bag: Steel Fist Gauntlet ; Mask of Alteration

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Skills/Abilities:

- "D" Willpower: [Passive]

- Advanced Combat Mastery: Level 1 (Epic; Novice) * (Active/Passive)

Description:

A pinnacle combat skill that fuses techniques, reflexes, and adaptability into seamless mastery. Enhances striking, grappling, movement, and situational awareness, empowering the user to dominate in any battle scenario.

- Gear 1: Level 10 (Early Stage; Devil Fruit Ability)

Description:

The foundational stage of enhanced rubber-based combat, Gear 1 focuses on refining the user's natural Devil Fruit abilities. By maximizing control over elasticity, speed, and power, it serves as the base for developing more advanced techniques.

[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)

1) Soru (Shave): Level 5 -> Level 8 (Novice)

2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 5 -> Level 7 (Novice)

4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 6 -> Level 8 (Novice)

[Haki]

- Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 1 -> Level 3 (Novice)

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Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi (Human – Human Fruit) Model: Nika (Mythical – Zoan) – Early Stage

Affiliation: None (Pirate Aspirant)

Equipment: Soul Bind Bracelet ; Basic Inventory Bag

Lucy's Relationship meter: 90 -> 91% (Crush)

Emotional State: Happy

Current Thoughts: Lucy is just happy that she gets to spend time with Ash and the girls.

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Lucy felt a rush in her body and mind as the tickets dissolved into light. Her eyes sparkled with realization as she exclaimed, "I got a clear idea of how to combine my moves and fight better! I even learned some new ones. Sugoi! Oh, and I have a better understanding of my rubber abilities now!"

Uta, crossing her arms, shook her head. "Idiot, let him finish what he was trying to say first."

Lucy pouted, turning to Uta. "But I couldn't wait, Uta!"

Uta sighed in exasperation, while Ash, Ace, and Selina chuckled at Lucy's enthusiasm.

Next, Ace glanced at the fruit in her hand, turning it over curiously. "Should I eat this or what?"

Ash grinned, leaning back slightly. "Why don't you give it a try and see what happens?"

Ace eyed the fruit hesitantly before taking a slow bite. Her face scrunched up in disgust as she chewed and swallowed. "Ugh, it tastes rotten..." she muttered, her expression clearly reflecting her distaste.

Lucy, Uta, and Selina immediately leaned closer, their voices overlapping. "What happened? Are you okay?"

Ace shook her head, rubbing her eyes. Ash noticed her eyes briefly flash with a shifting color before settling back to normal.

Ace blinked and said, "Tastes terrible, but... I feel like my vision is perfect now. I'm not sure what else."

Uta raised an eyebrow, her voice filled with suspicion. "Are you sure it's not a Devil Fruit? You know they taste awful", shudders remembering her own experience.

Ace shook her head again. "It doesn't seem like it. I don't feel any different aside from this vision thing."

Before anyone could respond, Ash suddenly lunged at her with a punch. Ace instinctively dodged, shouting, "Idiot, what are you doing?!"

Ash smirked slightly, but Ace noticed something unusual. Her eyes narrowed as she caught subtle gaps in his movements, moments she could exploit. Without thinking, she countered, aiming a strike at him. Ash raised his arm, blocking her attack with a grin.

Uta and Selina rushed in, grabbing Ash by his ear. "What are you thinking, you idiot?!" Uta scolded, dragging him away while Selina joined in, making Ash yelp in protest.

Lucy burst into laughter, clutching her stomach as she watched the scene unfold.

Uta glared at Ash. "Why would you do that?"

Ash rubbed his ear, his tone casual as he explained, "I wanted to see if she'd instinctively use whatever power the fruit gave her. Turns out, it worked."

Ace crossed her arms, glancing at her hand thoughtfully. "During that attack, I saw something... I could spot the flaws in your movement, like weak points I could exploit. It's like I can detect weaknesses now during a fight."

Ash nodded, pulling out a small sea-stone shard from his inventory. "Here, try touching this."

Ace hesitated but placed her hand on the shard. She waited, expecting a draining sensation, but nothing happened. "I don't feel anything."

Ash smiled, confirming, "It's not a Devil Fruit. It seems this is a special fruit, which grants specific skills. Yours gave you the ability to detect weaknesses in battle."

Uta and Selina nodded, their curiosity satisfied. "That's incredible," Uta said, smiling at Ace.

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Name: Eye of Precision 

Grade: Rare

Type: Consumable

Description: A mystical fruit that grants the user a passive ability to perceive weak points in any opponent. Upon consumption, the user experiences intense eye pain as their vision adapts to the new power. Once the transformation is complete, the user gains enhanced combat perception, enabling them to identify and exploit weak points more effectively during battle.

Effects:

• Grants the ability to detect weak points in opponents during combat.

• Increases combat effectiveness by revealing vulnerabilities for more precise attacks.

Limit: Single-use item.

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Name: Portgas D. Acelyn (Ace) (Crimson – Phantom Vortex)

Age: 10

Level: 12 -> 16

Title: Heir of the Pirate King

Status Effects: None

Stats:

Strength: 62 -> 68

Agility: 60 -> 65

Endurance: 60 -> 69

Intelligence: 44 -> 47

Charisma: 43 -> 45

Luck: 23 -> 25

Inventory Bag: Flintlock Pistol ; Knife ; Blaze Repeater ; Mask of Alteration ; 117,000 Beli

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Skills/Abilities:

- Basic Combat Training: Level 25 -> Level 29 (Common; Beginner) *

- Basic Marksmanship: Level 21 -> Level 26 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

- Survival Skills: Level 28 -> Level 30 (Common; Beginner)

- Tactical Thinking: Level 23 -> Level 26 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

- Footwork Basics: Level 8 -> Level 11 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner)

- Hand-to-Hand Combat Basics: Level 16 -> Level 18 (Rare; Beginner) *

- Resilient Will: Level 9 -> Level 11 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner) *

- Combat Reflexes: Level 10 -> Level 13 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner) *

- Eye of Precision: (Passive) (Rare) * (NEW)

[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)

1) Soru (Shave): Level 1 -> Level 4 (Novice)

2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 4 -> Level 6 (Novice)

4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 4 -> Level 7 (Novice)

5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 1 -> Level 3 (Novice)

[Haki]

- Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

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Affiliation: None

Equipment: Soul Bind Bracelet ; Basic Inventory Bag

Ace's Relationship Meter: 90 -> 91% (Crush)

Emotional State: Extremely Happy ; Satisfied.

Current Thoughts: Ace feels satisfied that she got a good skill.

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Lucy turned to Uta with a grin. "Your turn! Eat that candy-like thing now!" she urged eagerly.

Uta took a deep breath before popping the small pill into her mouth. Her eyes lit up. "Wow, it's sweet! I can feel all these flavors," she said, savoring the taste.

Hearing this, Lucy's mouth watered. "That's so unfair!" she whined, while Ace crossed her arms, pouting. "I got something terrible, and you got sweet. Not fair at all."

Selina and Ash chuckled at their reactions.

As Uta finished the pill, a sudden rush of energy surged through her. She looked at her hands, noticing her complexion seemed brighter and healthier. "I feel... strange, like there's a burst of energy in me. What just happened?" she asked, confused.

Ash thought for a moment before replying, "I think you gained vitality or something similar. It's like your body just got a boost."

Uta frowned slightly, her excitement dimming. "Oh... I see," she said, her tone a little disappointed.

Ash noticed and gave her a reassuring smile. "Hey, don't feel sad. It's really helpful. If you want to take on the Crystal, you'll need to be stronger. This will help when the time comes."

Hearing this, Uta's smile returned as she nodded. "You're right. Thanks, Ash."

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Name: Vitality Essence 

Grade: Rare

Type: Consumable

Description: A rare, magical elixir that permanently increases the user's vitality and resistance to exhaustion. Consuming the essence permanently boosts stamina, vitality, and the user's recovery rate, enhancing physical endurance and overall resilience.

Effects:

• Grants a permanent boost to Endurance (END)(+40), significantly improving vitality and stamina.

• Increases maximum vitality and stamina, reducing fatigue from prolonged exertion.

• Enhances overall healing and vitality regeneration.

Limit: Single-use item.

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Name: Uta (Siren – Phantom Vortex)

Age: 9

Level: 12 -> 16

Title: Songstress of the Grand Melody, The Cursed Harmony of Tot Musica

Status Effects: Cursed (Tot Musica)

Stats:

Strength: 49 -> 55

Agility: 55 -> 60

Endurance: 44 -> 48 -> 88

Intelligence: 40 -> 45

Charisma: 38 -> 41

Luck: 23 -> 26

Inventory Bag: Mask of Alteration ; Cameko ; Proko

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Skills/Abilities:

- Harmonic Resonance: Level 37 -> Level 39 (Common; Intermediate) *

- Melodic Manipulation: Level 27 -> Level 28 (Rare; Beginner) *

- Songstress's Will: Level 28 -> Level 29 (Rare; Beginner) *

- Dream World Creation: Level 9 (Late Stage; Devil Fruit Ability) *

- Emotional Resonance: Level 8 (Late Stage; Devil Fruit Ability) *

- Hand-to-Hand Combat Basics: Level 24 -> Level 25 (Rare; Beginner) *

- Agile Acrobatics: Level 18 -> Level 21 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

- Echoed Strike: Level 6 -> Level 8 (Late Stage; Devil Fruit Ability) *

- Resilient Will: Level 13 -> Level 15 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)

1) Soru (Shave): Level 4 -> Level 7 (Novice)

2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 4 -> Level 6 (Novice)

3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 1 (Novice)

5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 1 -> Level 3 (Novice)

[Haki]

- Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

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Devil Fruit: Uta Uta no Mi (Sing-Sing Fruit) – Late Stage (Paramecia)

Affiliation: None

Equipment: Soul Bind Bracelet ; Basic Inventory Bag ; Resonance Pendant

Uta's Relationship Meter: Maxed (In love with Ash)

Emotional State: Happy

Current Thoughts: Uta is happy about how she got good gift and thankful for ash support.

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Selina glanced at the glowing book in her hands, a question mark etched on its shimmering cover. "I guess it's my turn," she said, holding it with curiosity. She opened the book, and immediately, the pages began to flutter on their own. The golden light intensified as the pages disintegrated into glowing ashes before vanishing entirely.

Lucy blinked in confusion. "What just happened?"

Selina closed her eyes, a calm expression on her face as new information flooded her mind. After a moment, she opened them again. "I got a something called—Battle Adaptability," she announced.

Everyone's eyes widened in amazement after hearing Selina's explanation about the skill.

"Whoa, that's an incredible skill, Selina!" Uta said enthusiastically.

"Yeah, congrats!" Ace added, nodding in approval.

Lucy tilted her head thoughtfully. "So…, you can fight better now?"

Selina chuckled and nodded. "That's right."

Lucy grinned, chuckling in return. "Nice."

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Skill Name: Battle Adaptability (For Selina) *

Grade: Epic

Type: Passive/Active

Description: A supreme combat skill granting the user unparalleled adaptability in battle. This ability allows for real-time adjustments to any situation, countering techniques, elemental powers, or Devil Fruit abilities, and thriving in adverse conditions.

Effects:

• Dynamic Counter: Instantly adapts fighting techniques to exploit weaknesses in any foe, regardless of their power source, including Devil Fruits.

• Evolving Resistance: Rapidly builds resistance to recurring attacks or status effects, including elemental and Devil Fruit powers.

• Combat Surge: Temporarily boosts STR, AGI, and END when facing new, powerful threats, enhancing survival and offensive capability.

• Environment Adaptation: Neutralizes penalties from extreme environments like intense heat, cold, or underwater combat.

• Strategic Memory: Retains learned adaptabilities permanently, ensuring improved performance in future encounters with similar threats.

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Name: Selina (Silver – Phantom Vortex)

Age: 10

Level: 12 -> 13

Title: Noble

Status Effects: None

Stats:

Strength: 56 -> 60

Agility: 56 -> 60

Endurance: 59 -> 65

Intelligence: 42 -> 44

Charisma: 44

Luck: 24 -> 29

Inventory Bag: Steel Pipe ; Knife ; Iron Rod ; Mask of Alteration ; Nimbus Staff

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Skills/Abilities:

- Basic Combat Training: Level 23 -> Level 25 (Common; Beginner) *

- Pipe Fighting (Basic): Level 20 -> Level 21 (Common; Beginner) *

- Survival Skills: Level 28 -> Level 30 (Common; Beginner)

- Tactical Thinking: Level 23 -> Level 25 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

- Agile Acrobatics: Level 10 -> Level 12 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner) *

- Footwork Basics: Level 9 -> Level 11 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner)

- Hand-to-Hand Combat Basics: Level 14 (Rare; Beginner) *

- Resilient Will: Level 9 -> Level 11 (Uncommon; Novice -> Beginner) *

- Combat Reflexes: Level 11 -> Level 12 (Uncommon; Beginner) *

- Battle Adaptability: Level 1 (Epic; Novice) * (Active/Passive) (NEW)

[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)

1) Soru (Shave): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 1 -> Level 4 (Novice)

3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 5 (Novice)

4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 1 (Novice)

5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 1 (Novice)

6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 4 (Novice)

[Haki]

- Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 1 (Novice)

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Affiliation: None

Equipment: Soul Bind Bracelet ; Basic Inventory Bag

Selina's Relationship Meter: 90 -> 92% (Crush)

Emotional State: Happy ; Satisfied.

Current Thoughts: Selina is happy that she got a good skill after getting the skill information. She is also satisfied that she got something that help her to become strong as she is weakest now in their group and is determined to get strong so she can also help her friends so they can also depend on them.

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The girls turned to Ash eagerly, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. Ash chuckled nervously. "Guess I'm the only one left," he said, holding the glowing book in his hands. As he opened it, just like with Selina, the pages shimmered and fluttered away into golden ashes.

When the information settled in his mind, Ash's expression froze, and only one word escaped his lips. "WHAT?!"

The girls leaned forward, alarmed and curious. "What happened? What did you get? Is it good?" they asked in unison.

Ash mumbled incoherently, staring blankly into the distance. "Why this skill? Is this a mistake?" he muttered, over and over.

Finally, Uta waved her hand in front of his face, snapping him out of his monologue. "Ash, what happened? What did you get?"

Ash mutters something which they couldn't hear and asks him speak out loud.

Blushing furiously, Ash stammered, "I... uh... I got a skill... called Nimble Fingers."

The girls blinked, processing his words.

Selina tilted her head. "What does it do?"

Ash hesitated, his blush deepening as he explained the skill's functions.

Ace, struggling to hold back her laughter, finally broke. "So… you know how to massage now?" she teased, her voice dripping with amusement.

Lucy burst out laughing, clutching her sides. "That's hilarious!"

"No!" Ash protested, his face red as a tomato. "It's not just that! It also helps me in fights!" But his voice trailed off, unable to refute their teasing effectively.

Selina, covering her mouth with her hand, chuckled softly. "Ace, don't tease him too much," she said, though her own laughter bubbled up, betraying her words.

Completely defeated, Ash sat down on the ground, drawing circles with his finger on the sand in sulking manner.

Uta walked over to him, patting him gently on the head to comfort him. "There, there," she said, though the chuckle in her voice was hard to miss.

Ash, still pouting, stood up abruptly. "Fine, I will show you!" he grumbled before suddenly grabbing Selina by the arm and pulling her down.

"Ah! Ash, wait! I'm sorry for laughing!" Selina yelped, thinking he was about to retaliate.

Without a word, Ash laid a cloth on the ground taking from his inventory, gently guided Selina to lie on her stomach, and knelt beside her.

Selina tensed up. "Ash, I said I'm sorry!" she protested, but Ash ignored her and placed his hands on her back, starting to massage her firmly.

At first, Selina let out surprised yelps, followed by small groans of pain from the tension in her muscles—likely from her recent injuries. But gradually, her sounds shifted into soft moans of relief and relaxation as Ash's skill worked wonders on her back.

After a few minutes, Selina's entire body relaxed, and she nearly drifted off to sleep, a bit of drool forming at the corner of her mouth.

Ash stopped and smirked, crossing his arms. "So, Princess, how was it? Still want to tease me?"

Selina blinked herself awake, slowly sitting up. "Wow, Ash… That was amazing. I feel so much better now!" she said, stretching her arms. "It's like all the tension and pain are gone."

Ace and Uta exchanged glances. "Really? Was it that good?" Uta asked, intrigued.

Selina nodded enthusiastically. "You have no idea. It was like… all the soreness just melted away."

Uta leaned forward eagerly. "Ash, try it on me next!"

Ash sighed but relented, guiding Uta to lie down next. As he began massaging her, Uta started off with soft gasps of discomfort before melting into a state of pure bliss.

"Oh wow… This is incredible…" Uta mumbled, her voice muffled as she relaxed completely.

Lucy, watching the scene, couldn't resist. "Ash! My turn! But, uh, since I'm made of rubber, do you think it'll work?"

Ash hesitated for a moment, then shrugged. "Let's find out." His skill seemed to adapt naturally, helping him understand exactly how to handle Lucy's unique physiology. Soon, Lucy was reduced to a puddle of giggling and relaxed rubber.

"This is amazing!" Lucy exclaimed, wiggling around like a boneless noodle.

Finally, Ash turned to Ace, who had been watching from the side, her arms crossed. Smirking, he asked, "So, Ace, want to give it a try?"

Ace's face turned a deep shade of red. "N-No way!"

But before she could escape, Selina and Uta grinned mischievously and dragged her over. Despite her protests, Ash started massaging her as well. Ace, like the others, eventually gave in to the soothing sensation.

By the end, Ace sat up, her face still red, completely at a loss for words.

Ash stood up, dusting his hands off, a proud smirk on his face. "See? Not just a useless skill, huh?"

Selina and Lucy exchanged a glance before turning to Ash with eager smiles.

"You know," Selina began, "you should do this for us regularly, Ash."

Ash blinked in surprise. "Wait, what?!"

Uta chimed in, nodding enthusiastically. "Yeah, Ash, I agree. It's really helpful!"

Ash stood speechless, his mind racing. "I just wanted to stop them from laughing at me, and now how did it come to this?"

Ace, still smirking with a faint blush on her cheeks, added, "Well, you need to practice your skill, right? Can't let it go to waste."

The girls started chatting animatedly among themselves, completely ignoring Ash, who just stood there, mouth hanging open in disbelief. "How did this backfire on me so badly?" he thought.

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Skill Name: Nimble Fingers *

Grade: Epic

Type: Active/Passive

Description: A skill that allows the user to relieve muscle pain and fatigue through precise massages, promoting rapid recovery. It can also be used offensively, delivering fast, targeted strikes to enemy pressure points, causing internal disruption and weakening them. This versatile skill aids both in healing and attacking.

Effects:

• Relieves muscle tension, pain, and fatigue, promoting rapid recovery.

• Can target specific pressure points to heal or reduce discomfort.

• Used offensively, delivers quick, precise strikes to an enemy's pressure points, causing internal disruption and weakening them.

•Enhances overall combat endurance by alleviating physical strain, allowing for continued performance without exhaustion.

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Name: Rafael D. Ash (Shadow – Phantom Vortex)

Age: 9

Level: 14 -> 17

Experience: 3,880/18,000 -> 25,280/30,000

Title: Reincarnator; Fate Intervenor

Stats:

Strength: 72 -> 86

Agility: 73 -> 84

Endurance: 71 -> 86

Intelligence: 48 -> 58

Charisma: 43 -> 50

Luck: 30 -> 41

Unallocated Points: 60 -> 75

Inventory: Basic First Aid Kit (x10) ; Sea King's Blood Tonic (x1) ; Ship Enhancement Core: Time Dilation Room (x1) ; Potable Cooking Set (x1) ; Herb Collection Kit (x1) ; Basic Health Potion (x10) ; Sea Stone Shackles (x2) ; Devil Fruit Encyclopedia ; Minor Luck Charm (x2) ; Purity Crystal (x1) ; Training Manual: Advanced Physical Techniques ; Ability Grade Upgrade Ticket (x2) ; Phoenix Feather (x2) ; Mask of Alteration (x1) ; Cloak of Shadows (x1) ; Training Boost Pill (x11) ; Complete Rokushiki Manual (x1) ; Crystal of Fortitude (x2) ; (Basket of Eternal Fruits + Devil Fruit Extraction Core) (x1) ; Ship Enhancement Core: Eternal Repair Module (x1) ; Skill Combining Ticket (x2) ; Gravitational Weights (x2) ; Chest of Bound Essence (Poseidon's Grace) ; Seed of conqueror (x2) ; Healing Pill (x12) ; Mental Fortitude Pills (x1)

Store Coins: 12,780 coins -> 18,980 coins

Lottery Ticket: 0

Currency: 12,788,120 Beli

Equipment: Solu Bind Bracelet ; Kashu

Abilities:

[Active Abilities]

- Stealth: Level 14 -> Level 15 (Uncommon; Beginner)

- Fishing: Level 32 (Common; Intermediate)

- Cooking: Level 37 -> Level 40 (Common; Intermediate)

- Observe: Level 3 -> Level 4 (Rare; Novice) *

- Herbalist: Level 6 (Common; Novice)

- Blood Lust: Level 2 (Common; Novice) * (NEW)

Description: Releases a menacing aura that instills fear in enemies, causing weaker foes to freeze or flee while stronger ones falter, reducing their combat effectiveness. Grants the user a temporary boost to strength, critical hit rate, and agility.

[Passive Abilities]

- Mental Fortitude (Epic; Enhanced) *

- Perfect Recollection (Rare; Enhanced) *

- Survival Skills: Level 15 -> Level 17 (Common; Beginner)

[Fusion Abilities]

- Apex Combat Mastery: Level 5 -> Level 8 (Epic; Novice) *

- Captain's Command: Level 4 -> Level 5 (Epic; Novice) *

- Nimble Fingers: Level 1 -> Level 2 (Epic; Novice) * (New)

[Rokushiki Techniques] (Legendary)

1) Soru (Shave): Level 5 -> Level 8 (Novice)

2) Geppo (Moonwalk): Level 1 -> Level 4 (Novice)

3) Tekkai (Iron Body): Level 5 -> Level 7 (Novice)

4) Shigan (Finger Gun): Level 1 -> Level 2 (Novice)

5) Rankyaku (Tempest Kick): Level 6 -> Level 9 (Novice)

6) Kami-e (Paper Art): Level 1 -> Level 3 (Novice)

[Haki]

- Kenbunshoku Haki (Observation Haki): Level 1 -> Level 3 (Novice)

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As the discussion continued, leaving Ash bewildered, Dogra suddenly entered the scene, holding a letter in his hand. He stopped near them, huffing and puffing after what seemed like a long run.

"I've been searching for you guys," Dogra managed to say between breaths. "This letter… it's from Selina. It came to the house."

Everyone turned toward him in surprise, except for Selina, who looked utterly confused.

Lucy, crossing her arms, quipped, "Dogra, don't joke around. Selina's right here with us. Who would send something in her name?"

Dogra handed the letter to Ash with a shrug. "I don't know, brat. Just delivering it." With that, he turned and left, leaving them in suspense.

Ash carefully opened the letter as everyone else watched intently.

Ash read the letter silently and then sighed, a look of understanding crossing his face. Seeing his expression, Ace and Uta quickly took the letter from him, reading it together. Lucy, curious despite not knowing how to read well, peeked over their shoulders.

After a moment, Ace and Uta both turned to Selina, their expressions serious. "What's wrong with you?" Ace asked, raising a brow.

Uta nodded, adding, "Yeah, explain why you wrote this."

Selina, catching on, sighed and began explaining. "At that time, I was confused. I didn't know what decisions to take, and I felt lost. That's why I wrote the letter. I thought I couldn't join you all on the sea… so I decided that I'd leave the island and the crew before you set sail. That's why I wrote the letter thinking I'll not see you guys again."

Lucy's eyes widened as she gasped. "What?! Selina, you were going to leave us? Why?"

Uta immediately bonked Lucy on the head in exasperation. "Lucy, that's what you got from all that? She's not leaving us now! This was before we rescued her!"

Selina nodded, smiling softly. "I won't leave now. Not with you guys by my side. You guys had my back, and from now I'll be the same to you guys. I promise."

Selina sighed, scratching the back of her head. "Sorry, everyone. I completely forgot about the letter."

Hearing her honest confession, Ace, Uta, and Lucy immediately pulled her into a warm group hug. Ash, standing to the side, smiled softly at the scene.

Trying to lighten the mood, Uta turned to Selina with a playful smirk. "How could you even think I'd be able to handle that idiot's tendencies without you?" she asked, pointing at Ash.

Ash blinked, confused. "Huh? What did I do?"

Ace jumped in, laughing. "Yeah, I agree. Without Selina, we'd never be able to keep him in line."

Selina chuckled, shaking her head. "You know… you guys might actually have a point," she said, earning a round of giggles from Lucy.

Ash raised his hands in mock protest. "Hey, hey, I'm still here, you know!"

The four girls turned to him in unison, smirking mischievously, before casually turning back to each other and continuing their conversation, completely ignoring him.

Ash stared at them, slack-jawed. "Hey… what's going on here? How did this turn back to me again?" he muttered, shaking his head. "Girls… I'll never understand them. Not in my before life or this life or any other." Ash thinks in his mind.

Selina caught his expression, narrowing her eyes at him mockingly. "You idiot! You're thinking something bad about us, aren't you?"

Ash froze, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "N-no, Princess! I'd never!" he stammered, backing away. "How could I possibly think badly about beautiful, cute, pretty girls like you all?"

His flattery didn't work. The girls exchanged glances and began to close in on him, grinning like predators circling their prey.

"Girls… please stop!" Ash pleaded, inching back nervously.

Ace cracked her knuckles. "Take your beatings like a boy, idiot!"

Uta shouted, "Wait until I catch you!"

Selina added, "You're not getting away this time, Ash!"

Even Lucy joined in, laughing uncontrollably as they all rushed toward him.

Realizing he was outnumbered, Ash turned and bolted. "Someone, please HELP ME!" he yelled as the girls chased him, their playful laughter filling the air, blending with the warmth of the setting sun.

To be continued...

Hey everyone! I'm always looking for ways to make this story even better, and I'd love to hear your ideas. What powers do you think should be available in Ash's store? Maybe you have some cool concepts for abilities, weapons, or items that could make the adventure even more exciting!

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