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33.33% Whitebeard's Rebirth / Chapter 2: Mysterious Powers

章 2: Mysterious Powers

Though he tried not to let it show outwardly on his face, inside, Edward was shocked beyond belief. Through the later years of his pirate life, 'Brat', had acted as his catchphrase, but now, the tables had been turned. An 'ordinary' old man facing someone that dated before the universe itself! Who was the 'Brat' now? Thinking this, the former strongest pirate couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

On the other side of the giant, Freisor felt glad that the old man hadn't condemned him due to his actions, like the many others before him. Perhaps this time, he would finally have a chance...

"Edward, you must have an innumerable number of questions. Ask away, we have all the time in the world." (Freisor)

A small glint of curiosity filled Edward's eyes as he started to fire off questions to the ancient elder, like an inquisitive child. Most of them were answered simply, with just 'yes' or 'no' as an answer. The most pressing questions however, required a bit of time to delve into. It had been roughly 12 or so questions before Edward asked something that the old man couldn't answer monosyllabically.

"Why am I here?" (Edward)

Unlike what he was expecting, the elder didn't answer immediately, instead, he just sighed and looked down at the ground. Time seemed to freeze before the elder lifted his head up and began to talk, newfound resolve apparent in his eyes.

"You see Edward, there are multiple reasons as to why I have brought you here, my friend, But they all come down to a single point... I need your help. Before you say anything, let me explain... You have heard my story, Edward, you are aware of the atrocities that I have committed for nothing other than my own jealousy, towards that, I feel nothing other than endless regret. After my brothers sealed me within this limbo, my rage only grew. Though the way we perceive time may be different, I expected them to forgive me after a few hundred-thousand years or so... Edward... I have been sealed in this space for 283,452,106 Millenia, by the standards of year Earth. " (Freisor)

At this revelation, even Edward couldn't keep his mouth from shooting open, struggling to comprehend this fact. After a minute or so, he managed to compose himself well enough to begin to talk, or at least, so he thought.

"Y-you? Wha? How?" (Edward)

His typically calm and confident speech faltered as he looked at the man infront of him, resulting in his throat relasing nothing but stutters. Seemingly not noticing the 'old' man's plight, the elder continued.

"Edward... Not 4 Millenia ago, I received a revelation, through the power of my brothers. They said that they will be willing to forgive me... On a single condition. I must right the wrongs that I have done. For the first few thousand years, I struggled. I tried to create a plan to gain back my former strength, but to no avail, as you can clearly see. Then, like a lightning bolt, it hit me. I didn't have to right the wrongs myself, I simply needed to search for a champion!" (Freisor)

By now, Edward had mostly calmed down and began to assess the situation carefully. Just as quickly as the realisation struck Freisor, Edward gained his own revelation.

"That's where I come in, eh?" (Edward)

The elder smiled in response before continuing.

"Yes, was it that obvious? I have chosen you, Edward Newgate, to be my champion!" (Freisor)

This sentence left both of the old men grinning, before the taller one began to speak again, the confidence he had lost earlier now fully returning.

"I can accept being your champion, however... I'm going to need to ask a few questions first, obviously." (Edward)

Like a machine, the elder smiled once more, though considerably brighter than it was just prior.

"Of course, that is naught but par for the course, my friend." (Freisor)

"First, and most importantly, what would I do as your 'champion'?" (Edward)

"And secondly, what would I gain from being your 'champion'?" (Edward)

"It is very simple, Edward. I send you around the known universe, jumping between realities, while you, my friend, perform admirable deeds in my name, this will, of course, result in me rewarding you, which brings me onto your second question, 'what will you gain'? Of course, I can reward you through various means, but I have one that I know you will like, all will be explained in due time, but for now, I shall bestow upon you, this minor gift..." (Freisor)

Finishing his sentence, Freisor snapped his fingers, before dread-never-felt-before overcame Edward, forcing him from the seat and to his knees. The pressure was immense, but just as he felt his body begin to collapse, a voice boomed inside his head.

{Integrating with host}

{10%...}

{24%...}

{47%...}

{79%...}

{99%...}

{Integration Interupted!}

{Unknown soul found!}

{Attempting to destroy...}

{Attempt failed!}

{Soul is over-riding system...)

{100%...}

{Integration Complete!}

"What... what was that?" (Edward)

"That, Edward, was my little gift to you" (Freisor)

Just as Whitebeard was about to speak up, another voice played through his head, though this time, it was more of a whisper than a booming shout. A whisper that made Whitebeard's eye's cloud over.

[Oyaji...]

"Ace..." (Edward)


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SirWalrus SirWalrus

Well that didn't take long. I've decided to throw in a system already! Which one of you thought that this wouldn't happen eh? This is all going according to Author-sama's keikaku.

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章 3: The Birth Of A Legend

After 20 minutes or so of Edward kneeling whilst thanking the Elder profusely, the latter finally got him to stand up and return to the conversation at hand. By now, the Elder had told the man in front of him almost everything that he had asked, from the small to the deeply profound. However, there was one last thing that he needed to know before he left, likely the most important of all.

"Edward... It's fine, you have already conveyed your thanks to me... My gift should be able to help you once you reach the first plane. However, there is something else you should know..." (Freisor)

Hearing the Elder's grave tone, Whitebeard immediately sat back down and paid as close attention as possible. Even though he had only been here a short amount of time, simply a few hours, by his perception anyway, the Elder had never taken less than an amicable tone, so the change slightly surprised him.

"As is... fairly obvious... you are dead. Your body has already passed on, while I managed to salvage your soul and bring it here. Here is where the problem begins however. Your body is dead, and a soul that has left its body can never return to it again, regardless of the process..." (Freisor)

"So, you mean..." (Edward)

"Yes... I must make you a new body... Without your Devil Fruit..." (Freisor)

As if fearing his anger, Freisor lowered his head in wait, hoping that he wouldn't change his mind. 1 second passed, then 5, then 10, with no sign of Edward speaking, the Elder lifted his head slowly, only to find the man in question grinning before him. Before he could question him, the taller man placed his hands on his knees before releasing a hearty laugh, joy evidently mixed within. Again, the Elder was confused, isn't this usually the part when he blows up and refuses the deal?

"GURARARARARA... You thought that would be a problem for me? Regardless of the body, I am, and always will be, Whitebeard! I could only watch those brats catch up to me while the years did the same... A new body is all I need!" (Edward)

The Elder let out a small smile and looked as if a mountain had just been removed from his shoulders.

"Well then, I'm not my brother, so I can't create a life from nothing. However, every soul that has passed by, has been stored in my mind. If you will, please choose from the group." (Freisor)

Suddenly, the Elder raised his hand before ever familiar cracks started to attack the space above. From these cracks, Edward saw a multitude of faces, all clearly those that had died in the past. A few had caught his eyes, a young man with bright blonde hair and whisker-like marks covering his cheeks, a similar young man with short silver hair and a heroic look in his eyes and a middle aged man with long black hair and a handle-bar moustache.

As he continued to look through, his eyes were drawn to a single body. Tall, short dark hair, muscular, covered in scars, similar to Edward himself in his younger years. Noticing his gaze, Freisor began to speak.

"Ah, him... That young man was one of the first people that came to me after I was sealed here. He had such a poor life, right from the very beginning... Though he could have reincarnated, he chose not to, choosing instead to simply end his life in peace, saying something about his 'revenge' finally being over." (Freisor)

The more he looked at him, the more Whitebeard wanted to know. However, he simply shook his head and spoke once more.

"What was his name?" (Edward)

"Guts..." (Freisor)

After deliberating for a while, he finally came to an answer.

"I'll do it..." (Edward)

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The pain was excruciating. Nothing like Edward had ever experienced before. He had bullets and cannonballs shot into him, stabbed countless times with countless different weapons, hell, he even had a fist of magma punched through his stomach. Even so, nothing compared to the feeling of forcefully changing the structure of his body.

His teeth clenched as sweat poured from his face, even so, he didn't let out a single sound, no matter how excruciating it was. As if rewarding him for his efforts, a message popped up in his vision.

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[Congratulations! You have shown unbreakable willpower in the face of tremendous pain!]

[As a result of your effort, you have received:]

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[Willpower + 30]

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[Title: Ruler]

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[Skill: Unbending Will]

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Just as he was about to question the contents of the message, another appeared just as quickly, before he suddenly blacked out.

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[Congratulations! You have integrated your soul into the body of 'Guts'!]

[As a result, you have received:]

[Strength + 50]

[Endurance + 30]

[Vitality + 30]

[Agility + 30]

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[Title: The Forgotten]

[Title: Sacrifice]

[Title: Demon Slayer]

[Title: Survivor Of Fate]

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[Skill: Heavy Weapons Proficiency]

[As you already have this skill, skill level increases by 5 instead]

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[Skill: Great Endurance]

[Skill: Great Strength]

[Skill: Great Agility]

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[Skill: Unbending Will]

[As you already have this skill, skill level increases by 5 instead]

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[Skill: Great Reflexes]

[Skill: Lone Wolf]

[Skill: Berserk]

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As he opened his eyes again, Edward sucked in a mouthful of air abruptly. Not that he had much choice in the matter anyway, after all, he was currently falling from the sky! He didn't even have time to check his new body, he needed to find a way out of his situation! Just like a blessing from the heavens, the voice of his son appeared in his ears.

{Pops, you need to find a way to break your fall! Aim for that building over there!}

As if pointing with his mind, Ace directed his attention to a strange building, just slightly over to his right. A peculiar tavern, moulded into the shape of a coned hat, sitting atop a deep green hill.


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Sup, Walrus-sama has returned! Hope you enjoy le chapter.

Note: [] is for things that he sees from the system, whereas {} is for the system's voice, i.e. Ace.

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