The jungle clearing was quiet—eerily so. Only the crackle of dying embers from Karl's fire stirred the silence. Hovering before him was the Legendary Gacha Ticket, glowing like a miniature sun, pulsing with raw, unclaimed power.
Karl stared at it, jaw clenched. His thoughts flashed to the ambush in the undergrowth, masked assassins emerging from nowhere, and the cryptic warnings from both the vine-bender and the mysterious watcher. The world was shifting around him—and this ticket could tilt it further.
[System Message]
"Use Legendary Gacha Ticket now? This pull grants access to high-tier powers, including rare Devil Fruit abilities, advanced Haki, and unique skill sets. Warning: Higher tiers may attract unwanted attention."
The message hovered ominously. One wrong move, and every pirate, bounty hunter, revolutionary, or government agent could be on his trail.
But hesitation wasn't survival. Power was.
Karl inhaled slowly, then tapped Confirm.
The ticket unraveled into golden light, expanding outward in radiant waves. The jungle disappeared in brilliance. A deep vibration filled his ears—then a sudden snap as the system locked in the result.
A sharp pulse shot through his body. Heat surged up his arms as a black, metallic shimmer coated his skin. His fists clenched instinctively.
[System Message]
"Ability Acquired: Busoshoku Haki – Legendary Tier.
Grants the ability to harden body parts or objects, increasing defense and attack power."
The light faded, and Karl stood in the dusk with arms cloaked in black sheen—his body now a weapon as much as a shield. He flexed his fingers. They felt like forged iron.
Then, another alert chimed in:
[System Alert]
"New Quest: Echo Protocol Mercenaries Incoming"
Reward: 3 Legendary Tickets + 5000 Beli
Karl's eyes narrowed.
"Echo Protocol…?"
The system projected a flickering image—two figures advancing across a ridge, armored head to toe, their weapons pulsing with advanced tech.
[Warning: High-level threat detected. Prepare for combat.]
Karl moved without hesitation. His skin gleamed with Haki as he dashed forward, each footfall a controlled explosion of speed and precision. The mercenaries opened fire—projectiles and energy bursts raining toward him.
They hit—but bounced off harmlessly.
With a burst of acceleration, Karl closed the distance and struck. One punch crumpled the first mercenary's helmet like paper. The second raised a pulse rifle—too late. Karl vanished in a blink, using his Thunder Step ability, and reappeared behind the soldier, delivering a crushing blow that knocked the mercenary into the trees.
The jungle went still.
[System Message]
"Echo Protocol Mercenaries Defeated."
Rewards Granted: 3 Legendary Gacha Tickets + 5000 Beli
Karl exhaled, chest rising and falling, body still humming with residual energy. He stood amidst broken foliage and bent steel, staring toward the horizon.
The world was starting to notice him.
And it was only the beginning.
Mission Summary:
✔ Use first Legendary Ticket
✔ Acquire Busoshoku Haki
✔ Defeat Echo Protocol Mercenaries
Rewards Gained:
– 3x Legendary Gacha Tickets
– 5000 Beli