Chapter 3: A day of Training and Timber
Alex wiped the sweat from his brow, his chest heaving with exhaustion. Two months had passed in a blur, and yet, it felt like an eternity since he arrived in Syrup Village. He had found a sense of purpose here, selling woods in the forest to make a living and training tirelessly to build his strength.
As he trudged through the forest, the weight of his labors bore down on him. His muscles ached, his lungs burned, but his spirit remained unbroken. He had made a promise to himself to become stronger, to forge a life of freedom and adventure.
The carpenter's shop came into view, and Alex's pace quickened. He had a bundle of woods slung over his shoulder, the fruit of his labor. He burst through the door, a wide grin spreading across his face.
"Ah, Alex! Good to see you, lad!" The carpenter, a grizzled old man with a bushy beard, greeted him warmly. "What've you got for me today?"
Alex dumped the woods onto the workbench, his eyes gleaming with pride. "The finest woods in the forest, sir! Straight from the heart of the trees!"
The carpenter whistled, his eyes scanning the bundle. "You've outdone yourself this time, Alex! This is top-grade material!"
As they haggled over the price, Alex's mind wandered to his next goal: building his own home in the forest. A place where he could train, live, and grow stronger, free from the constraints of the village.
With the sale complete, Alex pocketed the coins and bid the carpenter farewell. His heart swelled with determination as he made his way back to the forest. The trees loomed before him, their branches stretching towards the sky like nature's own training grounds.
"I'll build my strength, my home, and my future here," Alex vowed, his eyes burning with resolve. "In this forest, I'll forge my own destiny!" .
As I, Alex, walked back to the forest, a familiar figure emerged from the village. It was Usopp, his signature goggles perched on his forehead, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.
"Hey, Alex! What's up?" Usopp called out, his voice booming across the clearing.
I chuckled, shaking my head in amusement. "Just heading back to my training grounds, Usopp. What about you?"
Usopp fell into step beside me, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Just enjoying the day, man! Life's too short to be boring, right?"
I laughed, feeling a kinship with this young pirate. "That's the spirit, Usopp! So, how old are you now?"
Usopp's grin faltered for a moment before he replied, "Ah, I'm 16...just started, you know?"
My mind raced with the implications. I had arrived in this world about two months ago, and the Straw Hats' adventure hadn't begun yet. That meant I had almost a year and a half before the canon story started.
As we chatted, I realized that Usopp was more than just a skilled marksman and a talented liar. He was a dreamer, a young boy with a heart full of hope and a desire to prove himself.
"Usopp, you're going to make a great warrior one day," I said, my voice filled with conviction.
Usopp's eyes lit up, his face flushing with excitement. "You think so, Alex? You really think I can do it?"
I clapped him on the back. "I know you can, Usopp. You've got the spirit, the determination, and the heart of a true warrior."
As we parted ways, I continued into the forest, my thoughts lingering on Usopp's dreams and my own. The forest seemed to stretch out before me like an endless canvas, waiting for me to paint my own story, my own destiny.
And so, I began to train, my fists flying through the air, my feet pounding against the earth. The forest echoed with my cries of determination, my sweat dripping onto the soil like a promise.
As the sun began to set, casting a warm orange glow over the forest, I, Alex, finally called it a day. Three hours of intense training had left me exhausted, but exhilarated. I had made progress, and that was all that mattered.
With a sense of purpose, I began to chop the woods, my axe slicing through the trunks with precision and power. The planks began to take shape, and I could envision the house that would soon stand tall in the forest.
As the evening drew in, I stored the planks in my inner world, marveling at the convenience of my ability. With a thought, a portal formed, and I stretched out my hand, feeling the familiar sensation of my inner world's energy envelop me.
The planks disappeared into the portal, and I closed it with a snap of my fingers. I was drenched in sweat, my muscles screaming for relief. A warm bath and a hearty dinner at Meshi inn were just what I needed.
I strode into the inn, my eyes scanning the familiar surroundings. The aroma of delicious food wafted through the air, making my stomach growl with anticipation. After a refreshing bath, I devoured a sumptuous dinner, feeling my energy levels replenish.
As I lay on my bed, my body relaxed, my mind began to wander. The events of the day replayed in my mind like a movie, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment.
My eyelids grew heavy, and I let out a contented sigh. The darkness of sleep beckoned, and I surrendered to its embrace, my body sinking into the softness of the bed.
As I drifted off, my mind whispered a promise to myself: tomorrow would be another day of training, of growth, of forging my own destiny in this new world. The abyss of sleep claimed me, and I sank into its depths, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
________________________________________
[A/N: guys I'm taking it slow paced in start as we will first settle him and then proper training or timeskip will be started . As for the powers of mc he has none but will gain the powers of this world and then go to next world.. right ..maybe i don't know🤷🤷]
Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone