(Ps: The timeline of this work is that Roger died in the year 1498, which means Luffy set out to sea in the year 1520.)
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[Host consciousness gradually recovering]
[Breeder Master System, activating.]
[Creating the void shop.]
[Creating the void rules.]
[Creating the void channel.]
[Creating...]
Dak, feeling a buzzing in his mind and a splitting headache, covers his head and opens his eyes.
He seems to be lying on a lawn, with the sound of flowing water nearby.
As his vision gradually returns, he sees a pure white ceiling adorned with a few clouds, and in the center, an orange-yellow warm light like the sun.
[Creation complete.]
As the headache in his mind gradually subsides, Dak finally takes a good look around.
"Where is this?"
He's in a sealed cubic space, ten meters in length, width, and height, making it not too big at only a hundred square meters of movable space.
The floor is a lawn, Dak plucks a blade of grass—it's real, with soil underneath; but the sky painted on the ceiling is fake.
To the west is a lush, fragrant bush about two to three meters tall; to the east is a small lake with a radius of one meter and a depth of about two meters, crystal clear with a small fountain in the center, its source unknown.
The temperature inside the space is comfortable, slightly warm, likely due to the warmth emitted by the lamp on the ceiling.
Besides that, there's nothing else in the room.
Dak is still trying to wrap his head around his current situation.
He only remembers playing basketball and fainting during a three-point fadeaway shot before waking up here.
Did he cross over to another world?
"System?"
He seems to have heard something about a system starting up during his fuzzy consciousness, so Dak softly calls out to his surroundings.
[Breeder Master System at your service]
[Currently loaded functions: Magical Shop, Magical Roulette, Magical Market, Mission System, Blacklist, Pocket Token, Magical Portal]
[Main mission released]
[Main Mission 1: Grand Opening]
[Task: Open the shop, welcome guests]
[Reward: Supreme Luxury Newbie Gift Pack]
"Wait, what shop?"
Dak is utterly confused.
[This system aims to train the host to become the number one Pokémon Breeder across all realms]
[The Magical Shop is a breeding house belonging to the host, where you can sell the Pokémon eggs or Pokémon you've bred, as well as offer Pokémon-related services to customers]
[The Magical Shop is located in a void space, containing rules constructed from the void. External attacks cannot enter the shop, and the strength of all guests entering the shop will be suppressed to the same level as a Totodile.]
"Totodile? Which Totodile? How strong?"
Dak frowns, wary in his eyes.
[At your current level]
"..."
Polite, but not much.
Dak purses his lips, recalling the system's mentioned features. Some of them he understands just from the names, having read similar novels before, but he's curious about the last two, "What are Pocket Token and Magical Portal about?"
[Magical Portal: The space outside the shop is constantly changing. Nobody in the main world knows if opening a door will lead them into the shop. This is to prevent the host from being frequently disturbed in the future.]
[Pocket Token: Guests holding this token can enter the shop from anywhere by opening a door, recommended to be given to regular customers.]
"So, I won't know where I'll end up if I go out?"
Dak pauses.
What if he steps into lava when going out?
[You can specify any coordinate in the current world that you've visited before. If not specified, the destination is random; for guests, they return to where they came from.]
"What if I want to come back? Do I need that token too?"
[As the shopkeeper, you can open a door at any time and decide whether to return to the shop.]
"Not all realms? What does 'current world' mean?"
[The shop is currently in its initial stages and lacks the conditions to link to other worlds. It can only operate in the current world.]
[Current world: One Piece]
"One Piece"
Dak nods, pondering.
The world of One Piece is not too safe but still manageable among all the realms. At least, Dak is relatively clear about the timeline and powers within One Piece.
If he ended up in worlds like "The Three-Body Problem" or "Warhammer," he'd choose to end it on the spot.
One Piece, at least, has potential, and the difficulty isn't too high.
"What year is it in the Sea Circle Calendar?"
[Checking]
[Sea Circle Calendar year 1511]
"1511."
Dak sits cross-legged, trying to recall the current world situation.
The year 1511 in the Sea Circle Calendar is relatively stable, with no major events happening—a good time for opening a business and accumulating strength.
By contrast, 1512 will see many events. Accumulating strength now will allow for more actions later.
The situation at sea has gradually stabilized, with the Three Great Powers dividing the New World and the structure of the Navy with one admiral and three generals being stable. Over the next few years, the only things that might shake the world are changes in the Seven Warlords of the Sea and the revelation of the Revolutionary Army leader Dragon.
"The timing is good, let's open for business."
Dak nods.
[Linking to the void channel]
[Link complete, please name your shop]
"Magical Breeding House." (Sound perv...)
[Name set, shop open]
With the notification, a quaint, deep brown wooden door suddenly appears on the wall behind Dak.
[Main mission completed]
[Newbie gift pack delivered]
[Ability acquired: Conqueror's Haki Lv.10]
[Security: Darkrai Lv.100]
[Received: Pokémon Egg x10]
[Received: "Breeder Book: From Novice to Master" x1]
"Help me organize a personal panel."
Dak, feeling overwhelmed by the notifications, realizes he has gained some incredibly valuable items.
Indeed, the 'Supreme Luxury Newbie Gift Pack.'
[Dak]
[Identity: Magical Breeding House shopkeeper, novice breeder]
[Abilities: Conqueror's Haki Lv.10, Strength Lv.1, Agility Lv.1, Stamina Lv.1, Breeding Lv.1]
[Pokémon: Darkrai (Lv.100)]
[Note: The level shown for Pokémon is an estimate of its strength in the current world (with the strongest historical figure of this world as the template) and not its true level in its native world. The level will vary in other worlds, and Darkrai's level is close to the strongest in this world's history.]
"Good, starting today, I'll become a breeder."
"Dak."
As Dak speaks, a mysterious and eerie figure slowly rises from his shadow.
Darkrai.
This creature, shrouded in black, seems to wear a red scarf around its neck, with white hair and only one blue eye visible. In the Pokémon world, it's known as the "Nightmare" Pokémon, a Dark and Ghost-type legendary Pokémon.
Darkrai, a Pokémon of legend, is so rare that few have seen it in person.
Dak closely observes Darkrai, his first partner and a significant support for a long time to come.
"Hello, Darkrai. My name is Dak, and from now on, we'll be partners fighting side by side."
Dak extends his hand in greeting.
The excitement of meeting a real Pokémon for the first time is undeniable.
Who wouldn't want to take their family to live in the world of Pokémon if given the chance?
"Darkrai."
Darkrai nods and shakes Dak's hand.
Now, Darkrai is also somewhat confused, having woken up in this place unexpectedly and seemingly captured by the man before him.
However, this doesn't bother him much. After thousands of years of loneliness, spending days in a daze and nearly losing himself, becoming a trainer's partner is a novel experience.
The man before him seems alright, even their names are similar.
[Conqueror's Haki Lv.10]
The highest level of this ability is level 10, indicating that Dak's Conqueror's Haki is at the maximum level.
In the entire One Piece world, it's unknown how many possess Conqueror's Haki at this level, but certainly, they can be counted on one hand.
Upon acquiring this ability, Dak feels his ambitions, always present within him but suppressed due to limited capabilities, beginning to amplify.
This isn't an implanted thought; it's a subconscious desire he's always had, now growing stronger.
Many ideas of what he wants to do, such as changing the world's structure, start to flood his mind.
"Though I'd like to try releasing Conqueror's Haki, it's probably best to wait for a better opportunity."
Dak decides it's best not to risk damaging anything in the shop, especially the Pokémon eggs resting quietly on the lawn.
"Let's take a look at these adorable babies first."
Dak turns to the ten eggs that have suddenly appeared under the tree.
Oval-shaped and colorful, each with a unique pattern, reflecting a delicate luster under the warm light, they look extremely cute.
"Darkrai."
Darkrai, too, looks curiously at the ten eggs.
In his long life, Darkrai has never cared for eggs or Pokémon, and the thought of frequently caring for various Pokémon eggs and infants excites and nerves him.
They both approach the tree and quietly observe the eggs nestled together, their breathing becoming imperceptibly gentle.
Dak carefully picks up a pink egg and cradles it in his arms.
"Warm, you hold it."
Dak passes the pink egg to Darkrai.
"Darkrai?!"
Darkrai, eyes widening as the egg approaches, clumsily accepts it, taking a while to calm his excited heart and trembling hands.
"Da"
Holding the tiny life in his hands, Darkrai feels a desire to live for the first time.
He wants to protect these little ones, watch them hatch, and grow.
Dak, seeing Darkrai's reaction, can't help but smile.
To him, Darkrai seems almost like a blank slate. Despite living for eons, Darkrai's understanding of the world is minimal because no one has ever shown or taught him these things.
But that's okay. Dak plans to teach him gradually.
Darkrai places the egg back and then stands quietly by, like a sentinel, simply standing, staring, guarding.
Dak doesn't disturb Darkrai. Every Pokémon has its own way of doing things, and perhaps this is Darkrai's style.
He opens the mission panel, now updated with new tasks.
[Main Mission: A Trainer's Starting Point]
[Task: Sell the first Pokémon egg]
[Reward: Ability - Potential Detection (Pokémon)]
[Daily Mission 1: Clean the shop, polish the Pokémon eggs, and make the little ones comfortable.]
[Daily Mission 2: Take the Pokémon eggs out of the shop for a walk, let them bask in the sun.]
[Daily Mission 3: Tell the Pokémon bedtime stories.]
[Reward: Slight experience increase in Strength/Agility/Stamina]
The main mission can't be rushed.
As a parent to these children, Dak wants to find them partners worthy of trust and commitment.
In this world, regardless of justice or evil, some people are simply not deserving of a Pokémon's favor, such as the Celestial Dragons, most members of the World Government, the majority of world nobles, and the vast majority of pirates.
These individuals might see Pokémon as tools for profit or achieving goals.
If he can't find suitable partners, he's prepared to care for these children for life.
Dak looks at the three daily missions, feeling pressure from the second.
After all, he's unsure what lies outside the door.
But this pressure is manageable. With Darkrai by his side, Dak feels confident enough to explore outside, determining a safe spot before taking the eggs for a walk and sunbathing.
"Darkrai, shall we take a look outside first?"
Dak takes a deep breath, ready to scout the area outside the door for the eggs' future outings.
"Darkrai."
Darkrai nods, accompanying Dak to the door.
After mentally preparing themselves,
Dak opens the door.
...
(End of Chapter)
The moment the door opened, Dak was stunned.
What appeared before his eyes was a deck filled with noise and bustle, as if a grand banquet was being held.
If that were all, it wouldn't be too much of a problem.
But the issue was, sitting at the forefront of the deck, directly in front of Dak, was a man of terrifying stature.
The man held a giant bisento and had a white mustache that curled upwards at the ends.
If Dak couldn't recognize who this man was, he might as well give up on any grand ambitions he had.
The strongest man in the world, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.
Dak was only stunned for two and a half seconds before he started to back away, planning to retreat back into the shop.
Suddenly, a pineapple-haired man appeared next to him, slinging an arm over his shoulder and moving forward a few steps, and then the door behind them naturally closed.
"Say, you look somewhat unfamiliar. Are you a new crew member?"
The pineapple-haired man, wearing a purple shirt and exposing his chest, seemed somewhat drunk and leaned in close to Dak, squinting at him, unable to recognize who he was.
Whitebeard Pirates' ship doctor and first division commander, "Phoenix" Marco.
"..."
Starting off at hell level, huh? Are you kidding me?
Just as Dak had been fired up with enthusiasm back in the shop, he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head.
He felt utterly disheartened.
He was just an ordinary person, for goodness' sake. Give him some time to develop before throwing him into this place.
"Dak?"
Darkrai hid within Dak's shadow.
Feeling Dak's panic, Darkrai was ready to teach the pineapple-haired man a lesson.
However, Dak quickly gestured for Darkrai to stop the attack.
If they really started a fight, that would truly be a hell-level beginning. Then, the Whitebeard Pirates would attack him en masse, and he didn't believe Darkrai was strong enough to fight the entire Whitebeard Pirates and still protect him.
The system had already given a clear explanation of Darkrai's real combat power, which was close to the strongest historical figure in this world.
What if that figure was a young Whitebeard, who was known as the strongest of his time?
Dak didn't know how Whitebeard's current level compared to his peak, but if a young Whitebeard was that max-level template, then Darkrai wouldn't have a chance to protect him from thousands of Whitebeard's men while fighting Whitebeard.
The situation was still relatively stable for now, depending on how he played it.
"Um, yes, I just boarded a few days ago. By the way, it seems like we're almost out of drinks. I'll go get some."
Dak smiled and made an excuse to escape from Marco's grip, heading towards a room on the side.
As long as he opened the door, he could return to the shop in an instant.
Then he would be safe!
Swish!
With the fall of two rose petals.
A western sword was placed in front of Dak's face, just a step away from touching the blade.
Just seeing those two petals, Dak knew who had stopped him.
Whitebeard Pirates' fifth division commander, "Flower Sword" Vista, a great swordsman.
'I must find a way to get the Door-Door Fruit after I return!'
Dak's mood plummeted to rock bottom.
If he could get the Door-Door Fruit, he would practically be invincible from then on.
"I don't remember having someone like you on board, buddy. How did you get up here?"
Vista, wearing a gentleman's hat and a black suit, stared at Dak warily.
Sneaking onto the Moby Dick under the noses of these division commanders was no easy feat.
"Um?"
Marco, now fully sober, placed his arm back on Dak's shoulder, his smile slightly threatening, "Explain."
The commotion attracted everyone's attention.
When Dak felt the oppressive gazes shift towards him, he knew he couldn't escape.
"May I speak over there?"
Dak bravely pointed to a spot not far in front of Newgate.
He clearly wanted to talk to their leader.
"Marco, let him come."
Newgate heard Dak's request.
He was somewhat curious about what the young, handsome man in his early twenties had to say to him.
"Got it, Pops. You're lucky; you just happened to arrive on a day when we're in good spirits."
Marco nodded and then led Dak in front of Newgate, standing beside him to watch Dak.
Everyone cleared a path, surrounding them on both sides, treating Dak as if he were Shanks himself.
Dak almost thought he was some badass capable of going toe-to-toe with Shanks.
"Sorry for the intrusion."
Dak bowed slightly, showing the politeness expected from the land of etiquette.
He had indeed suddenly appeared at their home and disturbed their party; apologizing was only proper.
"How did you get here?"
Newgate was more interested in how Dak managed to infiltrate their base under everyone's watch.
Could it be some Devil Fruit ability?
"It's a long story, but let me introduce myself first. My name is Dak, a breeder and the owner of the Magical Breeding House."
Dak steadied his heart and calmly introduced himself.
The pressure from the Whitebeard Pirates was intense, but it was clear they were reasonable. Speaking nicely should keep him out of danger.
"A breeder? What do you breed?"
Marco asked curiously, very supportive.
"Pokémon."
"?" The word "Pokémon" plunged everyone into confusion.
Searching their brains, they couldn't figure out what it was.
"These are magical creatures, which you can also call 'spirits.'"
Dak, seeing their confusion, patiently explained, "There are many types, conservatively estimated to be over a thousand, each with magical powers. You can think of them as animals that have eaten Devil Fruits."
Dak's explanation was simple and easy to understand, especially after providing an example, even the simplest of minds could grasp the concept.
"You're saying you breed these creatures?"
"Diamond" Jozu, the quiet giant standing on Newgate's other side, spoke up.
"Yes."
Dak knew mere words wouldn't be enough to convince them, so he gestured to his side, "Darkrai."
Under the astonished gazes of all the Whitebeard Pirates' members, Darkrai slowly rose from Dak's shadow.
"Hey, what's that?!"
"Coming out of the shadow?"
"He's telling the truth."
"The world is truly full of wonders."
"I feel like I'm going to have nightmares tonight."
The deck of the Moby Dick suddenly became lively, even Newgate's eyes showed interest.
Living for sixty-three years and traveling every corner of the sea, he had never seen such a magical creature before.
And it was bred by humans, with supposedly over a thousand varieties.
Dak noticed Newgate's change in expression, felt certain he wouldn't be in trouble, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, he could start his sales pitch, attempting to sell the first egg, but first, he
had to showcase the charm of Pokémon.
The style of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Deserving of the emotional bond with Pokémon.
"What abilities does it have?"
Vista, the fourth division commander, seemed very interested in Darkrai, moving closer to ask.
Dak liked Vista's demeanor.
Because Vista had been looking at him gently from the start, Dak almost felt no pressure, as if Vista was an easygoing person.
Hearing Vista's question, Dak smiled.
It was as if the opportunity had presented itself at the perfect moment.
"Please, allow Darkrai to demonstrate."
(End of Chapter)