East Sea, Goa Kingdom, Foosha Village.
A man stood leisurely by the coastline, watching a ship slowly disappear into the horizon.
"Luffy has set sail too."
Lu Yu's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"Ding! The God-level Pirate Crew system has been successfully activated."
"Novice gift pack received."
"Recruitment function unlocked."
...
With a burst of electronic sounds, a light blue panel appeared in front of Lu Yu.
Host: Lu Yu [21 years old]
Items: Novice gift pack
System Functions: 100m³ portable space, recruitment mall
Title: Captain of the Dragon Hunter Pirate
Yes, Lu Yu was a time traveler.
In his previous life, he was just another worker trapped in the grueling 996 work culture, his life "fulfilled" in all the worst ways.
At the same time, as a fan of the sea, he had always yearned for the freedom of adventure.
Who knew that one day, he would wake up and find himself in the world of One Piece?
As a time traveler, it was only natural for him to have a golden cheat ability—a system.
This one was called the God-level Pirate Group System.
However, the system's activation condition required him to witness Sabo, Ace, and Luffy setting out to sea.
Thus, Lu Yu, who had been reborn in Windmill Village, had only now unlocked the system.
"System, use the novice gift pack."
Lu Yu activated the gift pack without hesitation. After all, he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Multiverse Recruitment Card, 1,000 reputation points, a super small broken ship, and an exquisite pirate flag..."
As the system notifications rang out, Lu Yu's panel updated with new items.
Reputation Points: Used to recruit and exchange mall items
Recruitment Card: Can be used to summon crew members from different worlds
It had to be said—this novice gift pack was pretty standard.
"System, use the Multiverse Recruitment Card!"
Lu Yu had been waiting far too long to set sail.
This Grand Line, this era of extreme chaos and ambition, would begin anew—with him at the center.
As soon as he gave the command, a glowing magic circle appeared in front of him.
Then, a tall, black-haired woman with cold, piercing eyes emerged.
"Akame!"
Lu Yu instinctively called out her name.
This was Akame from Akame ga Kill!
In her left hand, she held the legendary Teigu, Murasame.
"Ding! Nightraid group unlocked."
"Akame recruited."
"Armament Haki detected—host synchronization in progress."
"Swordsmanship talent detected—rewarding Ame-no-Habakiri."
Before Lu Yu could react, an immense wave of power, swordsmanship, and combat knowledge surged into his mind and body.
His strength increased at an astonishing rate.
He checked his updated panel.
Host: Lu Yu [21 years old]
Abilities: Advanced swordsmanship,
advanced assassination techniques, beginner-level Armament Haki
Items: Ame-no-Habakiri, super small broken ship
Reputation Points: 1,000
Crew:
First Squadron - Akame [From Akame ga Kill]
Nightraid Group Activation Recruitment Conditions Met
Title: Captain of the Dragon Hunter Pirate Group
Looking at the significantly improved panel, Lu Yu exhaled deeply.
This was it—proof that he was becoming stronger.
Moreover, with Akame at his side, safety wouldn't be a concern—at least for now.
"Akame."
Lu Yu closed the panel and turned to her.
Although the system assured him that recruited crew members would be absolutely loyal, he still wanted to confirm it firsthand.
"Captain!"
Akame knelt on one knee, looking up at him with complete admiration.
The respect in her gaze was undeniable—it was real.
"From now on, you're my crew member. No need to kneel every time."
"On this sea, we're partners."
"As for the rest of the Nightraid members, I'll recruit them as soon as possible."
Lu Yu smiled.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Akame stood up and walked to his side.
"Lu Yu, are you leaving too?"
A gentle voice called out.
It was Makino, the owner of the Partys Bar.
Before today, Lu Yu had lived in Windmill Village and worked at Makino's bar.
"Yeah."
"Sister Makino, I want to see the world."
"I want my name to be known across the seas!"
He spoke with a fiery determination.
Are you kidding? He had traveled to One Piece, gained a powerful system—how could he not make a name for himself?
"You should go explore the sea."
"But remember—your safety comes first!"
"No matter what, this place will always be your home."
Makino smiled warmly.
She truly had a perfect personality.
"Yeah!"
"I—"
"Is this your girlfriend?"
Before Lu Yu could finish, Makino smirked and teasingly pointed at Akame.
Apparently, no matter how perfect a woman is, she still loves gossip.
"Akame is my crew member."
Lu Yu corrected her proudly.
Akame's name would soon be known across the seas alongside his own.
"Akame?"
"That's a lovely name. Take care of Lu Yu, okay?"
"He's a bit reckless..."
Makino took Akame's hands and began chatting endlessly.
Akame, who had always been a bit socially awkward, was completely overwhelmed by the sudden influx of information.
After some farewells, Lu Yu was ready to set sail.
He had sent Sabo, Ace, and Luffy off on their own journeys.
Now, it was his turn.
Makino was the one to see him off, watching as his tiny ship drifted away.
Perhaps this was the bond between pirates and their homeland.
She stood by the shore until Lu Yu's ship disappeared from sight before turning back toward her bar.
Meanwhile, Lu Yu was now officially at sea on his super small broken ship.
Thankfully, he had prepared supplies in advance.
His experience working in the bar had also exposed him to Red-Haired Shanks' crew and Vice Admiral Garp's marines, allowing him to pick up some basic navigation skills.
However…
Three days later, with no map or clear direction, Lu Yu found himself completely lost.
"Captain, is this the adventure of a pirate?"
Akame looked at the eerily calm sea and asked in confusion.
After all, according to what she had learned, sailing was supposed to be dangerous.
"I guess so..."
Lu Yu scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
After all, this was the East Blue—the weakest of all the seas.
Most powerful pirates didn't linger here for long, as it was home to monsters like Shanks and Garp.
As a result, in three whole days, they hadn't encountered a single pirate ship.
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