A burst of cold sensation caused Skyler to open his eyes from a deep sleep.
What met his eyes was a pitch-black, dim, and extremely damp cell.
“This is…”
Skyler was startled, finding that his hands and feet were already bound by chains, making it difficult to move.
What was going on?
Where was he?
He looked around for a moment and found that he was locked in a cell, and through the iron window, he could hear the sound of the waves outside.
Furthermore, with the swaying ground, he could determine that he was on a ship.
Looking down, he had many scabbed wounds on his body, ragged clothes, resembling a beggar…
seemingly a prisoner.
The sound of the chains colliding made the soldier guarding the door of the cell somewhat impatient, shouting, “You pirate scum, quiet down a bit!”
Pirate?
The sudden voice attracted Skyler’s gaze, and he found that the person speaking was a Marine in a sailor uniform.
Pirate…
Marine…
He had come to…
Pirate King?
Skyler’s pupils dilated.
At this moment, a large amount of memories poured into his mind like a tide, absorbed by him.
It felt just like a dream.
Pirate King…
As everyone knew, this was a world with relatively high combat power in anime and 2D, and it was also very dangerous, with various strong individuals and Devil Fruit abilities.
As a viewer, Skyler liked Pirate King very much, finding it passionate and being infected by the friendship of the Straw Hat Pirates…
Really visiting this world in person, coupled with the memories of his predecessor…
only made him now feel extremely troubled.
Human lives were like grass, and in such an environment, if he wanted to survive, he could only become stronger…
Otherwise, he could only obey the laws of the biological chain and become nourishment for the strong.
But…
as a good citizen who lived under the red flag in his previous life, how could he gain a firm foothold?
The only self-defense ability he learned in his past life was swordsmanship…
not practical national martial arts, but purely flashy saber techniques that just looked pretty.
It was a martial arts class his family signed him up for when he was a teenager, and after entering high school, it was abandoned.
System: Congratulations to the host for coming to the world of Pirate King.
It is detected that the host has the potential to become a Great Swordsman, and a related training template has been specially opened for you.
Please review it.
Hmm?
Suddenly, a mechanical sound rang in Skyler’s ears.
System?
His expression turned joyful, and with a thought, he summoned a virtual interface.
Taking a brief look at the introduction of the system’s abilities, he couldn’t help feeling a tremor in his heart.
The full name of the system is the Great Swordsman Cultivation Simulator, which displays his physical attributes and some already possessed abilities…
Besides that, the most important thing is the mall mechanism.
As long as he kills people, he can obtain combat points.
The stronger the target’s strength, the more points he will harvest.
In addition, if the opponent is a plot character, there are extra rewards.
He can use these points to purchase other 2D skills in the mall.
Mainly related to swords, and some non-such abilities can also be purchased…
but they are all to assist him in becoming the strongest swordsman in this world.
[Host: Skyler.]
[Comprehensive evaluation of ability values: A relatively strong adult.]
[Identity: Pirate.]
[Role: Kendo apprentice.]
[Remaining combat points currently: 1000.
(Gift from the beginner’s pack)]
[Wielded sword: None.]
[Skill bar: F-rank – Basic Swordsmanship (thrust, chop, cut, slash), F-rank – Evasion Footwork (an instinctive reaction comprehended from actual combat after experiencing years of bloody battles.)]
Looking at his panel, Skyler narrowed his eyes.
His predecessor had a bounty of two million, and was previously a combat member of a pirate ship in South Blue.
Relying on a fairly good swordsmanship, plus a desperate spirit, he gained the heavy trust of the Captain.
But good times did not last long.
Their pirate crew accidentally entered the first half of the Grand Line, and even before finding the island at the starting point of the Grand Line route, they were wiped out in one nest by the Marine…
He was also caught by the Marine and became like this.
He was a minor cadre after all, so he was locked up separately.
Was he about to be escorted to the Marine prison?
No, even if it was a branch prison, once locked inside, it would be difficult to escape again.
The only way was to escape along the way.
Thinking this, Skyler got up and walked to the iron-barred window on the side, gazing at the boundless night outside…
“A small warship, the commander is a Marine major, but since it is a Marine of the Grand Line, it certainly cannot be compared with the Marines of the Four Seas.
The people on this warship should not be many, around a few hundred…
I have a chance!” Skyler thought inwardly.
Skyler had this confidence!
He had already integrated his predecessor’s memory and abilities, including combat experience!
Although he could not yet fully adapt to this body, he still had to give it a fight.
His confidence was not only the one thousand points rewarded by the system, but also a plot weapon.
Teigu from Akame ga Kill!.
Little sister Kurome’s weapon.
March of the Dead: Yatsufusa.
If he became a ghost under the sword, he would turn into a puppet and be manipulated.
Compared to the Murasame, it was a bit weaker, but since it was a plot weapon, it must be stronger than ordinary blades, let alone a rare assistance for Skyler’s current predicament.
“Hahaha, damn pirate…
What?
Is it before death, taking one last look at the ocean to say goodbye?” The Marine’s mocking voice came from behind.
Skyler turned his head and saw the soldier lighting a cigarette for himself, blowing clouds of smoke with an arrogant face: “Let me tell you another news.
We were supposed to arrive at our branch tonight…
But the higher-ups suddenly issued an order and changed the route…
Our destination now is…
Impel Down!”
As soon as the three words Impel Down came out, Skyler’s expression changed drastically, and his pupils shrank.
Impel Down?
Wasn’t that place supposed to house vicious big shots on the sea?
How could a low-bounty pirate like him be sent there?
“So…
you definitely don’t have many days left to live.
Take a good look at the scenery of the ocean, and be a good person in your next life…”
“I thought every Marine was loyal and devoted to their duty, but I didn’t expect that their private side is no different from us pirates…
Next life, a good person?
Sorry…
Having finally been reborn, I don’t plan to die so unclearly like this.” Skyler gradually calmed his mood, looked at the soldier, and said coldly.
“What else can you do?”
The latter smiled faintly, throwing the unquenched cigarette butt directly into the cell.
Then, he turned his head and walked away dashingly.
“What can I do?
I can…
kill you!”
Skyler muttered softly, summoned the system again, opened the mall, and began to purchase items that could enhance his immediate combat power.