The jungle clearing was silent except for the crackling embers of Karl's fire. The Legendary Gacha Ticket hovered before him—a radiant orb shimmering with untold potential.
He stared at it long and hard, knowing this moment could change everything.
[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."
Karl's jaw tightened. He thought of the jungle ambush, the masked assassins, and the whispered warnings from the mysterious watcher and the vine-bender.
One wrong pull and he could become a target for every pirate, revolutionary, or government agent nearby.
Still, power was power.
He nodded and pressed Confirm.
The orb expanded, golden light flooding his vision as a system screen appeared:
[Legendary Gacha Pull Initiated...]
Moments stretched.
Then, a list of possible abilities appeared:
• Tekkai Mastery: Hardens the body to iron-like durability.
• Kaze no Kami (Wind God): Controls high-speed wind currents.
• Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit): Grants ability to generate and control fire.
• Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki): Ability to harden body or objects.
• Shadow Step: Grants short-range teleportation through shadows.
• Ryu Ryu no Mi, Model: Dragon: Mythical Zoan allowing transformation into a dragon.
• Seimei Kikan (Life Machine): Passive healing and stamina regeneration.
Karl's heart pounded. So many possibilities.
The cursor hovered over Shadow Step.
"Teleportation... That could save me in a fight."
But then his hand drifted toward Busoshoku Haki.
A solid defense would keep him alive longer.
His fingers twitched nervously.
The system beeped.
[Pull locked in: Busoshoku Haki (Armament Haki)]
A golden aura washed over Karl's fists, spreading to his arms and torso.
[Ability Acquired: Busoshoku Haki – Legendary Tier]
Grants ability to harden body parts or objects, increasing defense and attack power.
He flexed his fingers. Suddenly, his skin felt like steel.
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Just then, a system alert interrupted him:
[New Quest: Echo Protocol Mercenaries Incoming]
Reward: 3 Legendary Tickets + 5000 Beli
Karl frowned.
"Echo Protocol... sounds serious."
The system flashed a security feed.
Two armored figures appeared on a nearby ridge — elite mercenaries, equipped with advanced weapons and tracking tech.
[Warning: High-level threat detected. Prepare for combat.]
Karl stood, glowing faintly with the golden shimmer of Haki.
"Bring it on."
⸻
The mercenaries advanced swiftly through the jungle.
Karl activated Busoshoku Haki, the golden armor hardening his limbs as he sprinted toward them.
Their first barrage of bullets bounced harmlessly off his forearms.
He closed the distance in a flash, landing a powerful punch that shattered one mercenary's helmet.
The second pulled a pulse rifle, firing bursts of energy bolts.
Karl used his new skill Thunder Step to dodge and close in, striking with armored fists glowing bright.
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The fight was brutal but swift.
When the dust settled, Karl stood victorious but wary.
His system chimed.
[Echo Protocol Mercenaries defeated.]
Rewards Granted: 3 Legendary Gacha Tickets + 5000 Beli
Karl caught his breath and looked to the horizon.
His name was beginning to echo through the world — and the challenges were only growing.
Mission Summary:
✔ Use first Legendary Ticket
✔ Acquire Busoshoku Haki
✔ Defeat Echo Protocol Mercenaries
Rewards Gained:
– 3x Legendary Gacha Tickets
– 5000 Beli