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Kai took a deep breath as he entered the Newkama party room, finally feeling sure things were going his way. 'I can finally relax here,' he thought. 'Wait for Luffy, let the story unfold, and then I'll escape when the time is right.'
No sooner was he inside than three Okama warriors flew at him, feet-first, in a knockout blow. Kai's eyes went wide; his reflexes engaged. With a fluid roll, he dodged the attack by a hairbreadth, narrowly escaping a deadly hit. 'Wait, are they testing me?' he thought, but that assumption was blown to pieces when one of them hurled a rain of knives right at him.
"Whaaa, seriously?!" Kai yelled, immediately summoning his Estoc. He skillfully deflected the knives with sharp clinks of his blade. "Hey, relax! I'm on your side!!!" But it was too late; he was already surrounded. Dozens of Newkama warriors closed in on him, all hostile, their once-friendly expressions now replaced by menacing grins.
From behind the crowd, a tall figure in striking purple makeup and wearing a flamboyant cape strode forward. Kai recognized them in an instant: Emporio Ivankov, one of the leaders of the Revolutionary Army. "Soooooooo you're the one claiming to be part of the Revolutionary Army, huh?" Ivankov yelled, with the exaggerated flair of drama. "How unfortunate for you! I, the great IVA, know every member of the Revolutionary Army! GET HIM!!!"
The room was suddenly a battleground as Okama plunged towards him. Without choice, Kai had to move.
A fist whirred at Kai's head; he ducked. The wind of the strike ruffled his cheek. With Estoc in hand, he deflected an incoming kick. The power of the kick ran up his arm and into his shoulder. Kai counterattacked, thrusting his sword forward. The tip bit into the shoulder of one. The Okama warrior wailed, falling back and clutching at his wound. Two more were there immediately, unyielding.
Kai whirled on his heel, raising the Glintstone Staff. He chanted under his breath, and the familiar sigil shone in the air beside him. "Magic GlintBlade," he whispered firmly. A spectral blade of blue light appeared in the air before him, hovering menacingly until it shot forward to strike an enemy down in mid-leap. Slicing the air, the delay gave Kai just enough time to sidestep another attack.
A sideways-springing Okama swung a greataxe down in a deadly arc. Kai tumbled backward, avoiding by a hair's breadth the heavy blade that cracked the floor where he had stood a moment before. Kai counterattacked before the foe could raise its axe for another swing-Glintstone Arc. From his staff flew a wave of glinting blue magic, arcing outward to catch the attacker off guard. The arc hit them squarely, sending them crashing into the crowd with a cry.
He couldn't stop. They kept coming. "Is this what it looks like to be canceled? I didn't even miss gender them!"
A fist connected with his side before he could block it, sending a sharp pain through his ribs. He gasped but didn't have time to dwell on it as he parried another strike with his Estoc, the sound of clashing metal filling the air. Soon, the amount of enemies began to weigh him down; the attacks would just not cease. Kai's arms progressively became heavier in his defense against them, one after the other, as their precision and strength seemed endless.
"You're tougher than you look, cutie!" one Okama joked as the movement swirled into a torrent of kicks. Kai managed to block the first few with his sword, but one finally landed in his stomach and sent him backward. He hit the wall hard and grunted, pushing himself up. His breathing quickened because he wasn't done yet.
Kai raised his staff once more and summoned another Magic GlintBlade this time, sending two blades forward and weaving through the glow of their forms as they impaled two enemies. He moved in to follow up but suddenly, the ground beneath him cracked open with a deafening sound.
Inazuma had entered.
With one swing, the revolutionary with scissors for hands carved into the floor and sent a fissure snaking towards Kai. Kai's heart jumped, and he leaped to the side, barely, as the sudden chasm split the room in two. The precision of Inazuma sent shivers down Kai's body-knowing too well this was no ordinary enemy.
"Shit this is the first time I fight an actual devil fruit user!"
Ivankov was laughing on the sidelines, as he watched with an arrogant smile on his face. "Mmmmfufufu, you're in over your head, BOOYA!! But I must say-I'm impressed! Let's see how long you can last!"
Kai gritted his teeth as fatigue seeped into his muscles. He wasn't going down yet. "Glintstone Arc!" he shouted again, sending another wall of blue energy surging out of him. The arc spread wide as it crossed the room, sending several of the Okama scattering who had closed in too fast.
But he also had Ivankov ready to counter him. "WINK!" And with that, as theatrically as possible, Ivankov's eye bulged out and unleashed a powerfully strong shockwave directly at Kai. He brought up his Rift Shield, bracing himself for the oncoming impact. The shockwave bit into his shield and sent Kai backward, his boots skidding across the floor.
It was a power too big. Kai struggled and struggled, trying to keep his ground, but in a flash, Inazuma struck, darting with incredible speed. It cut down at him, and Kai barely had enough time to raise his Estoc against it. There was a screeching of metals as the two clashed, but the power that came with Inazuma's strike sent him flying across the room.
Kai hit the floor hard and just about rolled until he crashed into a pile of crates. His entire body screamed in protest; his vision blurred with the repeated impacts. He tried to use his Flask of Crimson Tears, gulping down the healing liquid, feeling it stitch his wounds together. But the respite was short-lived. The Okama weren't giving him any breathing space.
Ivankov leaped into the air, unleashing another deadly attack "Hell Wink". The shockwave slammed into Kai's chest before he could react, forcing the air from his lungs and sending him sprawling once more. His Estoc slipped from his hand, clattering uselessly out of reach.
Panting, Kai struggled to push himself up. He was surrounded, being tied down by fatigue and outmatched in all ways. Inazuma's figure towered over, scissors glinting perilously as they pinned him to the floor. Thick ropes were wrapped around his wrists and ankles tight.
Ivankov swaggered over, towering over him with a wicked grin. "Mmmmfufufu, what a fight! But now, it's time to get some answers. Let's find out who you really are, darling."
The other Okama's tied him up and placed him in a chair facing Ivankov "Lie to me," Ivankov said, their voice dripping with exaggerated threat, "and I'll change you into a woman! Not that it's a bad thing, of course! I help people discover their true selves!"
Kai blinked, caught off guard for a moment. His mind suddenly wandered, imagining what he'd look like as a woman. 'Wouldn't be too bad,' he thought absently, picturing himself with long hair and softer features. 'I'd look kind of cute...'
But then, his eyes flicked down, and panic surged through him. His hand instinctively twitched toward his crotch—his most prized possession, The Dragon King
"NO!" he shouted suddenly, his voice cracking. "I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT HIM! HE'S THE ONLY PERFECT THING ABOUT ME! DON'T YOU DARE TURN ME INTO A WOMAN!
Ivankov burst into laughter, their voice echoing through the room. "MmmmFUFUFUFU! So that's your weakness! How delightful! Speak the truth, and I'll let you live as a man. But if you lie to me... well, you'll become a lovely new addition to our crew, won't you?"
Kai's mind raced. He had to come up with something convincing—something that would keep him from becoming Ivankov's next experiment. He felt the pressure mounting, sweat beading on his forehead. He couldn't afford to mess this up.
"I... I lied, okay!" Kai blurted out, trying to sound as desperate as possible. "I'm not part of the Revolutionary Army! But I'm an ally! I swear it! I have this ability... it lets me see some parts of the future!" He struggled in his chair, trying to make his story sound believable. "I'll prove it! You had a new prisoner brought here recently, right? Portgas D. Ace! I knew he'd be here!"
Ivankov raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Mmmfufufu, that doesn't prove a thing! We all have ways of getting information about the prisoners here. That's hardly a vision of the future, darling."
Kai's heart sank. He had hoped that would be enough, but Ivankov wasn't buying it. He could see the wheels turning in the commander's head, and the gleam in their eyes told him he was running out of time.
Before Ivankov could continue, one of the Okama stepped forward. "Iva-sama... Portgas D. Ace was put in Level Six about a week and a half ago... Kai here was unconscious back then. He just woke up this morning."
Ivankov paused, tapping a long, manicured finger against their chin. "Hooo? Interesting..." They turned their attention back to Kai, eyes narrowing. "So you knew about Ace... despite being unconscious?"
Kai swallowed hard, trying to hide the relief surging through him. He had caught a break, but he wasn't out of the woods yet. Ivankov's gaze bore into him, and Kai knew this was the critical moment. If he didn't convince them now, there was no telling what would happen.
"Tell me more, boy," Ivankov said, their voice suddenly quieter, more serious. "Depending on your words, I might consider keeping you a man."
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Kai thought quickly. 'Good, he listened. Now I just need to choose my words carefully. The way I am right now, I'm no match for them.' He cleared his throat trying not to sound intimidated by the pressure.
"Look, I'm not some big shot in the Revolutionary Army, but I know potential when I see it," Kai began, his eyes darting nervously to Ivankov. "And I see that in you, your power, your leadership. It's why I want to ally myself with the Revolutionaries. But you're right. I'm not officially part of your army. Yet."
Kai waited for Ivankov to make his move, then said, "I know there is the new prisoner, Ace. But there is more-somebody else is going to show up, somebody very important for the Revolutionary Army, or at least for your boss."
Ivankov laughed; a low, disbelieving sound rattled out from him. "You can't be talking about D..." Just that far, Kai interrupted Ivankov.
"Yes," Kai nodded firm, his gaze locked with Ivankov's. "Someone important to the person known as Monkey D. Dragon. And your job is to assist that person when they arrive here.
Ivankov fell silent, the playful demeanor dropped just for a moment as he started to pace in circles, muttering to himself. He turned to Kai, his expression skeptical. "If that were true, Dragon himself would've told me. And who exactly might this person be, boy?"
Kai kept calm, weighing his words: "Look, that is the extent of what I can do. About them. only they can tell you."
Kai was fighting his thoughts in his mind. 'I don't want to do too much, or I will blow something. I have already done more than what I am supposed to do. not that I care about what is going on with them. I just need to get out of this place in one piece.'
Ivankov began to resume his pacing again, this time going in rapid circles as he clasped his head dramatically. "My head! It's going to explode!" Ivankov wailed, his voice escalating in agony.
The Okama nearby scrambled over, their faces filling with panic. "Master Ivankov, are you okay?"
"It's going to explode!!" Ivankov screeched, writhing in exaggerated pain. The moment-of-truth, Ivankov sprang upright and flung their arms wide. "OR NOT!" they exclaimed with a ridiculous flourish; all tension was to vanish in an instant.
The Okama cheered, clapping along to Ivankov's theatrics while Kai just stood there, staring at the absurdity unfolding in front of him. He let out an internal sigh, rubbing his temples. 'What a fucking idiot.'
Ivankov crossed their arms, glancing down at Kai with a raised eyebrow. "Look, boy, I don't entirely buy what you're selling. But." Ivankov's grin grew, "I'll take this chance. 'Cause there's an inkling somewhere where I'd see myself regretting not doing so-and the GREAT IVANKOV doesn't regret a single thing!"
Kai exhaled a breath, relieved, but kept decorum. "Good. Well, now what? Anything you need from me?"
Ivankov's voice boomed with laughter across the chamber. "Need from you? We've got everything we need right here, boy!" They stopped for a second, then said with a weird smile, "Actually, now that I think about it. yeah, there is something. You're weak."
Kai quirked an eyebrow and Ivankov said, continuing in his speech, "I want you to train with my candies for the time being. If your words hold any truth, we might have to break out of this prison soon, and you're not ready."
Kai smirked and crossed his arms. "Fine by me."
"Heehaa!" Ivankov burst into laughter again. "I like your spirit, but don't underestimate my candy boys! even with your weird ability, it's not going to be easy."
"Very well," Ivankov added, tone now serious once more. "You can go. Join them in the Okama training room."
Kai hesitated, narrowing his eyes. "I'm not about to walk into some weird dungeon, am I?"
Ivankov waved a hand dismissively. "No, boy. We're done testing you. for now."
Kai nodded and began to walk away before immediately stopping mid-step, a sudden realization hitting him. "Right. I totally forgot about this," he muttered under his breath. Opening up his system interface, the now-familiar glow greeted his eyes, and a quick glance at the numbers told him what he'd overlooked in the chaos of the past few hours.
"12,517 runes?" he thought to himself in astonishment. "These must be from the wolves. I was so worried about surviving that fight, I didn't even realize how many I gained. Not bad."
He grinned. "Alright, time to level up." His fingers flicked through the interface with ease, scanning over the options. "Great Intelligence it is. Got to start using that Night Shard now-it's way too powerful for such a simple night sorcery."
As the points channeled into his Intelligence stat, he felt the now-familiar inflow of energy run through him, as if pieces of a jigsaw were clicking into place within his brain. The senses suddenly sharpened, he could tell that the spell have became slightly stronger.
"Now, what else?" he told himself, frowning as he weighed the options. "I feel like I'm being forced into relying on sorceries now. "Not like there's really much of a choice any more. I need to be at range in order to survive."
He sighed silently, bitterness creeping into his mind. "I am turning into what I hated most. A stinking sorcerer hiding behind spells and keeping a distance."
There was a time when Kai enjoyed the closeness of combat-the ring of steel, the feral rush of being in an enemy's face. Now, he deliberately tried to avoid direct confrontation, using those magical arts that he once despised more and more.
"Is this what it means to survive?" he thought, his hand resting over the system screen. "Trading bravery for caution? I guess it's wiser this way, but it's not me it still feels... wrong FUCK!"
For one moment, Kai stood silent amidst the swirl of his thoughts, still torn between the man he used to be and the sorcerer he was slowly becoming. The excitement of the fight was replaced by something colder, calculated the visceral rush of steel meeting steel. Sure, it was effective, but it left him feeling so odd inside.
"Ah, fuck it. Mind it is," he growled, finally making up his mind with a resigned sigh. He invested the remainder of his runes into his Mind stat, feeling the now-familiar pulse of energy as his mental capacity expanded. His thoughts were suddenly clearer, sharper, and the power of his sorceries felt more accessible now: like he was able to mold and bend it with an ease formerly unknown to him.
Pulling up his stat sheet, Kai took a moment to reflect on how far he had come:
Name: Kai Silver (RadahnAndGone)
Race: Human
Age: 20
Class: Prisoner
Faction: None
Level: Rune Level 20
Stats:
Vigor: 15
Dexterity: 14
Mind: 15
Intelligence: 18
Endurance: 11
Faith: 6
Strength: 11
Arcane: 9
Inventory: Prisoner's Armor Set, Estoc, Glintstone Staff, Rift Shield
Magic: Magic Glintblade, Glintstone Arc, Night Shard
Kai's eyes ran down the numbers. "Level 20." he said, almost in quiet disbelief. "Still a good way from what I'm after, but. decent start, I suppose."
He smiled wryly-the small surge of pride mixed with frustration. There was still so much further to go. He was far from the strength he needed to reach, but every step forward, each battle, took him nearer the power he needed. It wasn't enough anymore just to survive; he wanted dominance.
"Not bad," he said to himself, tightly clutching the Glintstone Staff. "But this is not enough to get me out of here alive. It can't go down like this. This is just the beginning.".
Kai closed the system screen; the humming of the runes was still tingling at his fingertips. He fisted his hand, feeling the new strength from his leveled-up stats, then smirked to himself.
"Now, to the Okama Smash Dungeon. here I come," he said with an undercurrent of sarcasm and at once firm resolution, preparing himself for whatever weird kind of training may have been in store for him. At any rate, it was a name that made him really apprehensive, but if there is one place where he can get stronger, he had no other choice than to face it head-on.
He took a deep breath, began to walk, and steeled himself for whatever manner of insanity Ivankov's "candy boys" might have in store for him.
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A week and half had gone by since Kai began his arduous training with Ivankov's candy boys. The days blended into each other in a continuum of sweat and grime, replete with grueling sessions of dodging, parrying, and attempting to survive the relentless onslaught of his absurdly strong, flamboyant trainers. Reluctant though he had been, he had to confess, it worked. Quickened his reflexes and his stamina, outside of the system at least, although his body felt like it had gone through a stampede of angry bulls. Kai lay sprawled across a makeshift bed in the Okama training hall, his muscles aching and mind in a daze. Sleep finally had come hard and fast, and for the first time in days, his body finally seemed to give in to exhaustion.
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"KAI! KAI! WAKE UP!"
A voice pierced the fog of his sleep, sending him painfully jolting by his shoulder.
"Wha.what.?" Kai grumbled, eyes hardly opening as he tried to figure out who or what was shaking him from his sleep. He was incoherent; his brain was still in a daze from the aftermath of post-training sessions.
"Get up! You've got to see this!" the voice insisted, shaking harder now.
Kai blinked hard, trying to set his sights on the blur standing before him. "See what.? Can't it wait?" he mumbled incoherently, still half-asleep, rolling over with the hope of catching a few more minutes of rest.
"No, it can't wait! It's happening right now!"
It was the urgency in the voice this time that finally snapped him into a semblance of wakefulness. Kai sat up groggy, rubbing his eyes.
"Alright, alright. I'm up," he managed to say, still groggy. "What's going on?"
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