Chapitre 1: Rob Lucci
In an unknown island, on a hospital bed draped in shadows, a figure stirred. The person on the bed jolted awake, drenched in sweat as if fleeing from a nightmare. As the haze of sleep cleared, they found themselves enveloped in a warm embrace. It was Kalifa, her eyes filled with relief and concern. "Lucci, you finally woke up," she whispered.
Lucci's heart raced as he processed the situation. Kalifa's presence, the unfamiliar surroundings—it felt surreal. With a trembling voice, he asked, "Can you give me a mirror?"
Kalifa nodded and retrieved a small makeup mirror from her pocket, placing it in Lucci's hands. As he gazed into the mirror, a shock ran through him. Staring back was the face of Rob Lucci, the notorious assassin of CP9. He couldn't believe it. "This... this isn't a dream," he muttered to himself.
Before he could comprehend the gravity of his transformation, more figures entered the room. It was the rest of CP9—Kaku, Blueno, and the others. Kaku's voice broke the tension, explaining the events that led them to this mysterious island. "After the Buster Call on Enies Lobby, Blueno used his Devil Fruit ability to create a portal, bringing us here. You've been unconscious for a week."
The weight of their situation crashed down on Lucci. The World Government had declared them enemies, and the Navy was hunting them down. His mind raced with thoughts of survival, revenge, and the newfound power he possessed as the Reborn Lucci.
[Ding....]
[System Activating]
As the enigmatic ding reverberated through the room, a holographic screen materialized before Lucci's eyes, casting an ethereal glow in the dimly lit space. His companions looked at him quizzically, unaware of the surreal display unfolding before him.
Lucci's gaze was fixated on the screen as he muttered, "Can you guys see something?" Kabura, one of his comrades, arched an eyebrow and retorted, "What are you talking about? Have you hit your head or something?"
Realization dawned on Lucci as he observed the puzzled expressions of his allies. It dawned on him that only he could perceive the holographic screen, a manifestation of a hidden system that seemed to be linked to his reborn identity.
In a moment of curiosity and excitement, Lucci ventured into his mind and mentally addressed the unseen system, "Hey, system, can you hear me?" To his surprise, a voice resonated in his mind, clear and distinct, "Yes, host, I can hear you."
A smile crept onto Lucci's face as he delved deeper into the conversation with the system. "So, what is your function?" he inquired, eager to unravel the mysteries of this newfound power. The system's voice echoed in his mind, revealing its capabilities, "Host, as long as you eliminate someone, you can inherit half of their strength, and there is a 25% chance of inheriting their Devil Fruit ability, which will then merge with your own."
Excitement surged through Lucci's veins as he processed the implications of this revelation. Before he could contain his anticipation, the system posed a question, "Host, do you wish to receive the novice gift package?" Without hesitation, Lucci declared, "Claim it."
The holographic screen shimmered, presenting Lucci with a menu of enticing options:
1) Body healed {claimed}
2) Gold pistol {unlimited sea stone bullets}
3) 1 chance to perfectly inherit a Devil Fruit
Lucci's eyes gleamed with determination as he absorbed the benefits of the novice gift package. His body surged with newfound vigor, his wounds healed, and a golden pistol with unlimited sea stone bullets—an invaluable asset in a world teeming with Devil Fruit users.
With a singular chance to perfectly inherit a Devil Fruit, Lucci's path to dominance seemed more tangible than ever before.
Lucci's eyes sparkled with excitement as he perused the contents of his gift package, reveling in the newfound powers at his disposal. "Now, this is epic," he exclaimed, his voice brimming with anticipation.
His elation, however, was abruptly interrupted by a pinch on his arm. Startled, Lucci turned to find Kalifa standing beside him, her expression a mix of amusement and concern. "Why are you smiling at a wall? Did you bump your head or something?" she quipped.
Quick to compose himself, Lucci shook his head. "No, I'm perfectly fine," he reassured her. With a more serious tone, he added, "But first, we need to find a way to escape from this island. We can't afford to stay here for long."
Turning his attention to the world beyond their confines, Lucci requested a newspaper from Kalifa. As he scanned the headlines, his keen eyes searched for any mention of the Straw Hat Pirates. Disappointment flickered across his face as he found no leads.
Realization dawned on him as he recalled their latest whereabouts. "The Straw Hats should be arriving on Thriller Bark soon," he muttered to himself, formulating a plan in his mind.
Addressing Blueno, he commanded, "Blueno, open a portal to Arabasta." Blueno hesitated, caution evident in his voice. "Lucci, opening a portal over such a vast distance will take a toll on me. I'll need time to recover before I can open a portal back here."
Undeterred, Lucci insisted, "Open the portal now. We can't afford to waste time." Jabra interjected, questioning their sudden journey to Arabasta. Ignoring Jabra's protests, Lucci asserted, "Shut up, Jabra, and do as I say. Only Blueno and I will go. The rest of you stay hidden, change your appearances, and avoid trouble at all costs. I'll return soon.
Blueno opened the portal the strain of maintaining the portal weighed heavily on Blueno, evident in the beads of sweat cascading down his brow. "Hurry up, I won't be able to maintain it for long," he pleaded, his voice strained with fatigue. Lucci nodded in understanding, urgency fueling his every step as they traversed through the rift.
Emerging on the cobblestone streets of Arabasta's capital, Alubarna, Lucci and Blueno felt the portal close behind them with a resounding finality. Catching his breath in a secluded alley, Blueno's exhaustion was palpable. "I'll wait here. You go and finish your business," he managed to say between labored breaths.
However, fate had a different plan in store. A golden pistol materialized in Lucci's hand, its ominous presence signaling an irreversible turn of events. Without hesitation, Lucci aimed and fired, the echoes of gunshots reverberating in the narrow confines of the alley. Blueno's head burst open, his lifeless body crumpling to the ground in a macabre display.
"Sorry, but your sacrifice is necessary for my path to the throne," Lucci murmured, his voice devoid of remorse as he gazed at the lifeless form of his comrade. In an instant, half of Blueno's formidable strength flowed into Lucci, invigorating him with newfound power. It was a cruel twist of fate that the Devil Fruit remained elusive.
Refusing to be deterred, Lucci turned to the unseen system that had become his ally. "System, use my one chance to perfectly inherit the Devil Fruit," he commanded with unwavering determination. In an instant, the powers of Blueno's Door-Door Fruit fused seamlessly with Lucci's own, granting him unparalleled abilities of Door-Door Fruit.
As Lucci stood amidst the shadows of the alley, his eyes glinted with a calculating fervor. Addressing the unseen system that had become his ally, he commanded, "System, show me my status."
The holographic display materialized before him, revealing crucial details of his reborn existence:
- Name: Rob Lucci
- Age: 32
- Devil Fruit: Phantom Leopard Fruit
- [HAKI]
- Armament Haki: Beginner
- Observation Haki: Beginner
- [SKILLS]
- Rokushiki
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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