Chapter 49: World of Pirates II

Chapter 49: World of Pirates II As his girlfriends arrived, Dave glanced at their casual outfits and nodded approvingly. "Great, now we're good to go," he said as he stood up. "Alright, just sit down, we're going there magically," Dave instructed, taking his seat in the circle as his girlfriends and Tony with Pepper followed suit. Once everyone was seated, Dave focused on the system and mentally accepted the quest. [ Quest Accepted ] [ Does the Host wish to transport everyone to the One Piece World? ] Dave nodded mentally, confirming his choice. The system acknowledged his decision, and suddenly, a shimmering aura began to envelop them. Tony raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued, while Pepper glanced around nervously. The group exchanged a few looks as their bodies were surrounded by the swirling energy. With a soft hum, the air around them shifted. In the blink of an eye, they vanished from their seats, disappearing from the Marvel world. Everything around them froze in time as Dave and his group were whisked away, their destination: the One Piece world. *** The One Piece world is a vast, oceanic realm where the seas are dominated by pirates, Marines, bounty hunters, and revolutionaries. Power dynamics are primarily driven by devil fruits, mysterious fruits that grant individuals incredible abilities, though at the cost of their ability to swim. The Marines serve as the world government's military force, tasked with maintaining order and capturing pirates, while pirates roam freely in search of adventure, treasure, and the legendary "One Piece." Bounty hunters hunt down criminals and pirates for reward money, while the Revolutionary Army fights to overthrow the oppressive World Government. The world is divided into four major seas and the Grand Line, a treacherous ocean where the most powerful forces reside. The balance of power is constantly shifting, as legendary figures like the Yonko (Four Emperors), warlords, and high-ranking Marines battle for supremacy, making it a world full of conflict and ambition. But the world isn't as black and white as it appears. The World Government subtly encourages pirate activities so that various countries, kingdoms, and islands are forced to seek their protection. In return, these nations pay heavy tributes, often in the form of gold. It's a world where the line between good and evil is heavily blurred. What is shown as evil might be good, and what appears good could harbor deep malice. In this complex world, Dave and his group have just arrived, with their first destination set in the East Sea, a region relatively calm compared to whole world as this has the protection of an Giant named Monkey D. Garp. As they landed on a secluded island with no one in sight, Dave looked around. "Well, it seems our start is hectic," he said, turning back to see the confused faces of his companions. "Hey! I think I got powers!" Emma said, her hands suddenly igniting with white-blue flames. Dave glanced at her and checked his system notifications. [Emma Frost Template: White Phoenix] Powers inherited: Phoenix Flames, Psionic Energy Control, ... more powers need to be self-discovered. "I told you I was working on giving you guys powers," Dave said with a grin, looking at the others. [Tony Stark Template: Max Steel] Powers included: TURBO Energy Generation, and Steel; the rest of the powers and modes need to be unlocked by himself. Tony stood, fascinated, as a white, floating orb hovered in front of him. The Steel was now synced with him, his body beginning to channel TURBO energy. He studied the phenomenon carefully, his mind racing with ideas while his new abilities subtly coursed through him. Next was pepper who seem to release white Mist around her, and her template was surprisingly Frost from DC verse, which is good as she now got both brains and powers, which is Ice type powers. Then Rhodes who got powers of Captain America, guy got the low blow. Anyway, Diana gained the powers of Mirai Kuriyama, allowing her to control her own blood, which now possessed corrosive properties capable of melting almost anything she touched. 'Fortunately, I already have her virginity, or who knows what would have happened to my D,' Dave thought with a fearful expression, glancing at Diana with a 'I am saved' smile. Diana, noticing his gaze, raised an eyebrow but chose not to comment, too focused on testing her new abilities as she summoned a blade from her blood, the sharp crimson weapon dripping with an eerie, corrosive glow. "Now that you all have powers..." Dave began, but he was interrupted. "I didn't get any," Rhodes cut in, looking at himself in disbelief. "Look at the others, and look at me! All I got is super strength, and that's nothing special here!" he complained. Dave shrugged, smirking. "Well, that's what you get for coming uninvited. My devil contract was set for these people. There was no 'Rhodes' in it. You should be happy you even got something. In my opinion, you had a 99% chance of getting nothing." Rhodes pursed his lips, clearly annoyed but unable to argue. He crossed his arms and stayed quiet, begrudgingly accepting his new but less-than-exciting powers. "Now, as I was saying," Dave continued, "I've already briefed you all about this world. So, choose what you want to do. I'm going to create a pirate crew, with my girls coming with me, leaving you three to decide." Dave's girlfriends gathered behind him, while Tony, Pepper, and Rhodes stood to the side. "I'm coming with you," Tony shrugged, speaking casually. Pepper, naturally, followed him, leaving only Rhodes undecided. "I'd like to check out the Marines myself," Rhodes said thoughtfully. "You said it yourself, not everything is as it seems here." Dave nodded in agreement. "Good luck. Just know, when we meet again, it might be on opposite sides." Tony chuckled. "Might be fun, huh?" Rhodes laughed, giving them both a firm nod before walking away, heading toward the path that would lead him to the Marines, ready to see this world for himself. "Where are you going?" Dave called out, watching Rhodes walk away. "I'm going to the opposite side," Rhodes replied, determined but slightly confused. "This is a goddamn no-human island, Rhodes! Where the heck do you think you'll find Marines here? Just sit with us for now, wait for a passing ship or something," Dave said, rolling his eyes as he sat down on the beach. Everyone burst into laughter at the situation, and Rhodes scratched his head, realizing the absurdity. Reluctantly, he turned around and joined the group, still a bit embarrassed. They all sat together, waiting for the next adventure to find them. ******* if you like my fanfic, and want to support me and read advance chaps, checkout my fanfic on Patreon :- There are regular updates too. /FantasyLi