Capítulo 190: 3. Trapped By Luffy! Turn On The Justice Marine System, The First Lottery
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Seeing Luffy and Garp chatting happily, Ikki was left speechless.
He was still waiting—waiting for the system's light curtain to appear.
Now that Luffy had decided he wanted to become the Marine King, why shouldn't Ikki receive a platinum-level system for himself? But even after waiting for a long time—and after Garp went so far as to prepare a new ship for Luffy—the system's light curtain still refused to show itself.
At that moment, Garp approached Ikki from behind and said, "From now on, Luffy is your responsibility, Deputy of the Marine King, Ikki!"
With that, Garp handed Ikki a letter of appointment stamped with the seal of Marine Headquarters and a dog-headed Den Den Mushi.
Ikki examined the so-called "private Marine appointment letter" and immediately felt uneasy.
This "official" document was entirely handwritten. Fortunately, it bore the Marine Headquarters' seal, so it was probably legitimate. As for the Den Den Mushi, it was a single-line communicator that connected directly to Garp.
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And just like that, Ikki somehow became Luffy's first crew member—as a private Marine Admiral.
As for who this so-called private Marine Fleet Admiral was? Naturally, it was Luffy, since he considered himself the captain.
As soon as Ikki stepped onto Luffy's new ship, the system's long-awaited light curtain finally reappeared.
[Ding! You have successfully joined the Straw Hat Pirates and moderately altered the course of the world's plot. Would you like to activate the system? Activating will unlock a gold-level system.]
Ikki stared at the words "You have successfully joined the Straw Hat Pirates" and felt utterly dumbfounded. His gaze shifted to Luffy in disbelief.
"I… I actually got played by this guy, Luffy?"
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Back aboard the dog-headed warship, Garp chuckled heartily.
"Vice Admiral Garp, surely you can see it! Luffy's just messing with you."
Garp's laughter boomed. "Of course, I can see it! But isn't it interesting? This is the first time I've seen Luffy put in so much effort!"
He had noticed that Luffy was lying. Just moments ago, as Luffy spoke to him, the corners of his mouth had twitched outward—a clear sign of a guilty conscience.
Still, through this exchange, Garp had realized something important: Luffy was truly determined to become a pirate.
There was nothing more he could do except let the boy named Ikki try to talk some sense into him at sea.
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Onboard the ship.
Luffy was cheerfully eating food he'd taken from his grandfather's warship. Between bites, he glanced at Ikki, who was lost in thought. "Oi, Ikki! Aren't you gonna eat?"
Ikki, still staring at the glowing system panel in front of him, replied without looking back, "Eat it yourself. I don't have an appetite."
His lack of appetite stemmed from the overwhelming situation. In the end, he had no choice but to accept the system.
He muttered to himself, reasoning, 'Without this system, I'll be in trouble. I am already here on Luffy's ship, and the kind of hardships we'll face next… Without a system, I'd never survive.'
After all, he didn't have the absurdly resilient physiques of people native to the world of One Piece.
Take Usopp, for example—his skull could be shattered, and he'd still bounce back with just some bandages and sheer willpower.
Ikki had initially hoped the gold-level system would be powerful enough to compensate, but when he saw its name, he immediately felt a sense of foreboding.
[Ding! Congratulations on activating the most powerful Marine system.]
[By engaging in activities aligned with justice—such as capturing pirates, rescuing civilians, and changing the world for the better as a Marine—you will earn points. Points can be exchanged for unlimited draws from the lottery system. The lottery pool is divided into Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers.]
[Ding! The system is now active. You have been granted three random lottery opportunities.]
...
After reading the introduction of his system, Ikki was completely stunned.
He had failed to persuade Luffy to join the Marines, and now he was aboard his ship. Worse yet, the system he had received was a Marine system, which required him to act like a Marine to gain rewards.
Was this some kind of joke?
His hand absentmindedly brushed against his trouser pocket, where the appointment letter from Garp rested. Pulling it out, Ikki examined it again. The letter bore the Marine Headquarters seal, officially appointing both him and Luffy as private Marines.
Luffy was named Private Marine Fleet Admiral, while Ikki was assigned as his deputy—Private Marine Admiral Ikki.
Staring at the letter, Ikki suddenly had an idea.
If this system recognizes his role as a private Marine, then maybe he can make it work. Even though Garp had essentially made this title up on the spot, it was still technically a Marine rank.
As for Marine missions and objectives? Most of what Luffy did during his adventures seemed to align with Marine ideals anyway. Defeating the Arlong Pirates, taking down the Krieg Pirates, saving Alabasta, helping Sky Island... weren't these all things that a righteous Marine should do?
Thinking it over, Ikki realized the only major exception was their antics on Enies Lobby, which were a direct affront to the World Government. But everything else? He could justify those as Marine-worthy accomplishments.
With a new sense of resolve, Ikki decided to stay aboard and see if his private Marine status would be enough for the system to function. If it didn't recognize his status, he'd leave and join the legitimate Marines instead.
This is the world of One Piece—I can't just be some nobody.
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Having made up his mind, Ikki turned his attention to the three draws granted by the system. A roulette wheel materialized before him, visible only to him.
Closing his eyes, Ikki clasped his hands together and began praying fervently to every deity he could think of. 'Please, let me get something good!'
After a moment, he opened his eyes and gave the wheel its first spin. It spun rapidly, the colors blurring together as Ikki whispered under his breath, "Stop… stop…"
The wheel slowed, finally landing on a section. Just as he leaned in to see what he'd won, the wheel began spinning again.
"Oh, so we're doing all three spins in one go..."
He spun the wheel two more times, and when it finally stopped, the system announced his rewards:
[You have obtained: Sky Dragon-Slaying Magic Crystal (Gold-tier). Upon use, grants the user Sky Dragon-Slaying Magic. (Note: Adapted to fit the systems of the One Piece world.)]
[You have obtained: TX Penguin's Cabin (Silver-tier). Upon use, grants the user a cozy cabin of their own. (Note: For additional upgrades and comforts, please recharge with Berries.)]
[You have obtained: Endless Candy Box (Silver-tier). Upon use, provides a candy box that produces a candy, each with a unique special effect with a duration of 15 minutes. (Note: You must consume the current candy before receiving another, or wait for a 3-hour cooldown.)]
Ikki blinked at his rewards. "Two silvers and one gold? That's… pretty lucky!"
His gaze lingered on the Sky Dragon-Slaying Magic Crystal. This was the jackpot. Using the crystal wouldn't just grant him the magic, but it would also significantly boost his physical abilities—exactly what he needed in a world filled with monstrously strong individuals.
Capítulo 191: 4. Cozy House
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Just as Ikki finished his lottery, the sky darkened ominously, and the once-calm sea began to churn violently.
The sudden change caught both Luffy and Ikki off guard. Being their first time out to sea, neither had any sailing experience to handle the situation.
Then Ikki noticed a massive vortex forming in the distance, its pull rapidly drawing their small boat toward it.
"Quick! Grab an oar!" Ikki shouted, handing one to Luffy. "We need to paddle back immediately!"
Luffy, understanding the danger of being caught in the whirlpool, rowed with all his strength.
Despite their combined efforts, the boat was steadily pulled closer to the vortex's center. It became clear they wouldn't escape.
Realizing there was no other option, Ikki tossed his oar aside. Grabbing Luffy with one hand, he swiped the other through the air, creating a shimmering space door. Without hesitation, the two of them stepped through.
On the other side of the door was the cozy cabin of the TX Penguin, the silver-tier item Ikki had just drawn.
...
Inside, the room was fully furnished, complete with a two-meter-wide bed, a desk, bookshelves, air conditioning, a water dispenser, and even a computer.
"It's cozy all right…" Ikki muttered, his voice tinged with disbelief. "Why is everything so… pink?!!"
Luffy, equally baffled, looked around the bright pink room. "So you're a Devil Fruit user too!" he exclaimed, his curiosity piqued. "Ikki, are you sure you want to be my crewmate and not a Marine?"
To Luffy, it seemed Ikki's persistent attempts to convince him to join the Marines must have been because Ikki himself wanted to be one.
Ikki shook his head. "Since I'm on your ship, I'm your crewmate. Simple as that."
Although his tone was flat, Luffy beamed with satisfaction.
Luffy didn't dislike Ikki for trying to dissuade him from being a pirate; on the contrary, he found Ikki interesting . For Luffy, anyone he found interesting was a potential friend and crewmate—whether human or otherwise.
No hesitation, no overthinking. That was Luffy's way.
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Ikki removed his soaked clothes, tossing them into the pink drying box. "Luffy, take off your clothes too, or they won't dry."
"Got it!" Luffy replied, stripping off his clothes without hesitation. "Man, this room's so pink! It reminds me of Dadan's place!"
Ikki rubbed his temples in exasperation.
"So, Ikki, do you have a girl's heart too?" Luffy asked with genuine curiosity. "Dadan always said pink means you have a girl's heart!"
Ikki sighed. "Luffy, I need to rest. Can we not talk about 'girl's hearts' right now?"
Ignoring Luffy's continued musings, Ikki retrieved the Sky Dragon-Slaying Magic Crystal. He planned to use this time to absorb its power.
The process was straightforward: place the crystal against your forehead and concentrate on absorbing it.
In ten minutes, the process was complete.
Ikki immediately felt a surge of strength coursing through his body. His physical fitness had improved dramatically, and he realized that using the dragon-slaying magic wouldn't require a reservoir of stored energy like traditional magic. Instead, it relied on his physical endurance, similar to how many Devil Fruits worked.
In essence, it was like gaining the benefits of a Devil Fruit without the accompanying weakness to water.
As Ikki marveled at the transformation, Luffy's voice broke his concentration.
"Oi, Ikki! When can we leave this place?"
Ikki considered the question and replied, "Not until the storm outside settles down."
To check on their surroundings, Ikki opened another space door, peering out into the raging sea. The waves crashed violently, and the storm showed no signs of relenting.
Finding that rough waves and howling typhoons still dominated the sea outside, Ikki sighed and closed the space door.
"Let's take a nap first! By the time we wake up, the weather should clear up," he said, taking the lead by lying down on the spacious bed to rest.
Before settling in, Ikki pulled out the Endless Candy Box and poured out a single candy. Examining the pinky-sized treat, he noticed two words etched onto its surface: "Avoid Water."
"So... this candy lets you avoid water, huh?" he muttered, turning it over in his fingers. Judging by its size, it looked like it would last at least ten minutes if held in the mouth. "So you could swim or survive in water for fifteen minutes with this candy... I wonder if it works on Devil Fruit users?"
Ikki stowed the candy away for later and decided to get some much-needed rest. Since his arrival in this world, he hadn't had a proper break in over two days.
Glancing over at Luffy, he found the ever-carefree captain already sprawled out on the floor, snoring loudly. Ikki shook his head with a faint smile before drifting off.
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More than ten hours passed.
The East Blue had returned to its calm state, and a space door reappeared where Ikki and Luffy had vanished. Poking his head out to check, Ikki surveyed the sea.
"Looks good out here. Let's head out!" he called back.
Hearing Ikki's words, Luffy cheered and charged through the space door—only to fall straight into the sea with a loud plop.
Ikki stared blankly. "...Seriously?"
Without wasting time, Ikki retrieved the water-proof candy he had poured from the candy box earlier and popped it into Luffy's mouth.
"Luffy, don't swallow this candy! If you swallow it, it won't work!" Ikki warned sharply.
Luffy, however, didn't seem to hear him. A thin, transparent film suddenly enveloped Luffy's body, allowing him to float and breathe underwater.
"Whoa! This is amazing!" Luffy exclaimed, experimenting with his newfound ability to swim freely.
Before Luffy could get any bright ideas about diving deeper, Ikki jumped into the water and stopped him. "This candy's effects only last ten minutes, Luffy. Don't get carried away!"
Luffy nodded in understanding, albeit reluctantly. With the candy's effect, Luffy swam as fast as he could—just as if he were running on land. Together, the duo scanned the horizon for an island or ship.
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Ten minutes later, just as the candy's effect was about to wear off, they spotted a passenger ship. Relief swept over them. But as they approached, they noticed another ship closing in—a pirate ship flying a skull and crossbones flag with a red heart at its center.
Ikki recognized the flag instantly. "That's Alvida's crew—the first pirate Luffy encounters in the story!"
Seeing this as an opportunity, Ikki thought, 'I can use Alvida to test whether my private Marine status is valid for the system.'
"Luffy, speed up! Let's—" Ikki began, but before he could finish, Luffy suddenly floundered in the water. The candy's effect had worn off.
"Figures," Ikki sighed, grabbing Luffy and swimming toward the passenger ship. They managed to climb aboard using a rope ladder hanging from the side.
As soon as they reached the deck, Luffy's first thought was food. "I'm starving!" he declared, wandering off to find something to eat.
Ikki, meanwhile, turned his focus to the scene unfolding nearby. Several pirates were threatening a group of wealthy passengers, demanding their gold and jewelry. The passengers cowered in fear as the pirates brandished weapons and laughed menacingly.
"Perfect. Time to act."
Summoning his courage, Ikki rushed forward without hesitation. With a swirl of air gathering around his fist, he invoked the power of Sky Dragon-Slaying Magic.
The pirates turned at the sound of his approach.
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