As the last echoes of the animation faded from the sky, the impact it left behind was undeniable. People all over the world were left shaken, contemplating what they had just witnessed. But for me? This was the moment I had been waiting for.
[System Notification: Revenue Collected]
[Total Viewers: 742,398,351] [Total Revenue: 899,270,000,000 Berries]
My eyes widened slightly. Nearly 900 billion Berries. The number itself was staggering, and this was only the beginning. The world had unknowingly just funded my rise.
[System Store Unlocked]
As the interface expanded before my eyes, my gaze flickered across the different categories—abilities, weapons, techniques, items, bloodlines. This was what I had been waiting for. I quickly navigated to the skills section, checking the prices now that the system had adjusted them according to their rank.
Intermediate Swordsmanship (C-Rank) - 5,000,000 Berries
Advanced Cursed Energy Manipulation (A-Rank) - 350,000,000 Berries
Sun Breathing (Level 7) (A-Rank) - 280,000,000 Berries
Mastery of Observation Haki (A-Rank) - 400,000,000 Berries
I wasted no time.
[Purchase Confirmed: Intermediate Swordsmanship] [Purchase Confirmed: Advanced Cursed Energy Manipulation] [Purchase Confirmed: Sun Breathing Level 7]
A flood of knowledge and instinct coursed through me, my body instinctively adjusting to the new skills. My grip on a sword felt different—sharper, more refined. The air around me shifted subtly as I instinctively molded my cursed energy, the sensation far denser and more powerful than before. Suguru Geto's level of cursed energy… this was an advantage no one in this world would see coming.
[Bonus Reward for First Animation Broadcast: Exclusive Weapon Unlocked]
My eyes flickered as a new screen popped up.
[Exclusive Reward: The Black Fang – A Supreme-Grade Cursed Katana]
I reached out as a sleek, obsidian-black katana materialized in my hand. The blade pulsed with a subtle, dark energy, almost alive in its presence. The hilt was wrapped in deep crimson, the guard shaped like a snarling wolf's maw. I gave it a slow swing, feeling the power it held. This wasn't just any blade—it was one worthy of legends.
Luffy was still grinning from the show, completely oblivious to what had just happened behind the scenes. Meanwhile, Nami looked deep in thought, her arms crossed as she stared at the now-vanished screen. Zoro, as expected, was quiet, but his gaze was sharp. He must have sensed something—maybe not the system itself, but definitely the change in my aura.
"Man, that was amazing!" Luffy suddenly burst out, stretching his arms behind his head. "I wanna see what happens next!"
"Don't you think it's weird, though?" Nami questioned. "Something like this just appeared out of nowhere. Moving pictures… taking money automatically… This isn't normal."
Sanji shrugged. "Maybe it's a new kind of entertainment? Not that I mind, but 1,000 Berries per person? That's a hell of a business model."
Usopp looked pale. "D-Did anyone else feel like that kid's story hit way too close to home?"
Zoro closed his eyes briefly. "It's the will to fight despite the odds. That's what matters."
I smirked, maintaining my act. "Well, if more of these things appear, maybe we'll get to see all kinds of different stories."
Meanwhile, beyond our little bubble of discussion, the world was in an uproar. Messages and conversations were flying left and right as powerful figures gave their thoughts on what they had just witnessed.
Law: "Tch. A world that turns on you the moment you're born. Sounds all too familiar."
Shanks: "That kid Naruto… He reminds me of someone."
Ace: "Damn it… I get what he's feeling."
Mihawk: "The world just changed, and most don't even realize it yet."
Doflamingo: "Fufufu! Information control at its finest! Who the hell is running this show?"
I leaned back slightly, my new katana resting beside me, feeling the sheer weight of the power I now wielded. This was only the beginning.
And the world had no idea what was coming next.
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Hey everyone! I'm curious to hear your thoughts—would adding a barrage function during the animation make it more exciting, or do you think it's already great as it is? Let me know what you think!