"Come forth, Armed Ninja, Kurama, Meda Bat, Silver Fang, Skull Red Bird, and M-Warrior #1!"
"Alright, first things first—we need food. I need to eat. Do any of you need food?" I asked them.
"No, Master. We can survive without food," Armed Ninja replied.
"Good. Second, this place needs repairs—or at least a good cleaning. And third, I need to train my body to survive here," I listed the immediate problems we needed to tackle.
In this world, strength is everything. If you're strong, you don't have to fear anything. With the Pack Opener system, I think I can not only survive here but also reach the pinnacle of power in this world.
"Kurama, Meda Bat, and Skull Red Bird, you three go hunt for food. Remember, don't be seen by humans. Silver Fang, you go with them." I figured the four of them would be enough to find some game—maybe a deer or something similar that lives in this forest.
Three flying monsters and one on the ground—a decent combination.
"Armed Ninja, you know ninja techniques, right?" I wanted to confirm the skills of the character I'd summoned.
"Yes, Master. I know the basic techniques every ninja should know."
"Then go and guard this place from strangers. If you see anything suspicious, report to me immediately. And do it quietly, like a ninja." Armed Ninja listened to my orders with discipline. Truly a reliable subordinate.
"Understood, Master."
SWOOSH
Huh? He disappeared just like that. So cool.
"Now, M-Warrior #1, you'll teach me sword techniques. But since I don't have my own sword yet, I'll use yours. We'll take turns." I didn't have a weapon of my own right now. There should be a card for that, though.
"Master, may I make a suggestion?" M-Warrior #1 seemed to have another idea.
"What is it?" I gave him the chance to share his thoughts.
"Master should also train your physical condition alongside sword techniques." I thought about what M-Warrior #1 said. He had a point.
If I remember correctly, Ace, Sabo, and Luffy—along with several other characters in this world—were already capable of defeating wild beasts without weapons when they were just kids. If I train my body, I should be able to do the same.
"You're right. Let's do that." I agreed with M-Warrior #1's idea.
"Very well, Master. Let's begin the training." M-Warrior #1 would be my sword instructor for now.
There was an empty field behind the building that could be used for training. It wasn't too big or too small—about the size of a tennis court.
"Beaver Warrior and Succubus Knight, help me make this place a bit more livable." I didn't forget to ask Beaver Warrior and Succubus Knight for help. This place needed a serious makeover.
M-Warrior #1 and I headed to the field to train. He didn't teach me much, since this was my first time holding a weapon.
My training consisted of basic physical exercises—squats, sit-ups, and push-ups—and swinging the sword in one direction, from top to bottom. Very basic techniques, but what else could I do? I'd never held a sword before. The goal was just to get used to handling one.
Three hours later.
I was lying on the ground, gasping for breath. My entire body ached. So, this is what it feels like to push your body to its limits. And that sword—it wasn't designed for a 10-year-old like me. My arms felt like they were about to fall off from swinging it repeatedly.
"Good work, Master. If you keep this up every day, I'm sure you'll become the strongest person in the world in no time." M-Warrior #1 praised my efforts. Some of his words were probably just to cheer me up, but I appreciated it, nonetheless.
"Has the hunting team returned yet?" I asked M-Warrior #1.
"Not yet, Master. We should wait for them inside. The sun is almost setting," M-Warrior #1 reminded me.
M-Warrior #1 and I walked back into the building—I'll call it a house, even though it's more like a shack.
I saw that Beaver Warrior and Succubus Knight had managed to clean the place up a bit. At least I wouldn't have to sleep on the floor anymore. They'd stacked some boxes to make a makeshift bed, cleared away the dust and cobwebs, and even lit a bonfire for warmth and cooking.
"Thank you, Beaver Warrior and Succubus Knight. Great work." I praised the two of them.
"It's our duty, Master. We're sorry we couldn't do more," Beaver Warrior and Succubus Knight knelt before me.
"No, this is more than enough for now." Their dedication was impressive, but I could only offer them this rundown shack in return.
I heard some noises outside. The hunting team must be back.
Kurama, Meda Bat, Skull Red Bird, and Silver Fang entered, carrying their catch—two deer and one... baby Sea King? Let's just call it seafood.
For now, we could only cook it by roasting it over the fire. Alright, time to eat. My body needed protein to grow and recover from the training. That's how you get stronger.
I ordered the monsters to prepare the food and preserve the meat so it wouldn't spoil. I was sure at least some of them knew basic cooking skills.
When the meat was cooked, I started eating. It didn't take long—just plain roasted meat. It wasn't exactly delicious, but it wasn't terrible either.
Some of the meat was turned into jerky to be stored and eaten later. Apparently, Succubus Knight and M-Warrior #1 knew how to process game meat. It was basic knowledge for knights and warriors, they said.
SWOOSH
"Master, I have information for you." Armed Ninja suddenly appeared in front of me, holding a newspaper. So cool—he really is a ninja.
"A newspaper? Don't you need to pay for this?" From what I remembered, News Coos were a paid service.
"This newspaper fell from the sky. I didn't have to pay anything, Master." Heh, I guess this is important news.
I read the newspaper carefully, and the more I read, the more shocked I became.
PIRATE KING GOLD ROGER TO BE EXECUTED TOMORROW!
New Mission
Witness the Execution of Pirate King Gol D. Roger.
Rewards:
Daily Pack Token +1
Accept? Y/N
Wow, so I'm in the One-Piece world long before Luffy begins his journey. It seems I'll witness the dawn of the Great Pirate Era.
To be continued…