Adam awoke to the gentle rocking of a boat, the rhythmic lapping of waves against wood a stark contrast to the silence that had preceded it. He blinked, his eyes adjusting to the dim light filtering through a canvas cover. His body ached, a dull throb that resonated with the memory of a truck's impact. Yet, he felt… different. Lighter, somehow.
He pushed himself up, his small hands bracing against the rough wooden floor. Small hands? He looked down, surprised to see his limbs were slender and childish. Panic flared, then a mechanical voice cut through his thoughts, sharp and clear.
Ding Ding
[Welcome, Uchiha D. Madara. System initializing… Please wait.]
Adam froze. Uchiha D. Madara? The words echoed the God's promise. He scrambled to his feet, his new, smaller body surprisingly agile. He ripped away the canvas, revealing a sky painted with the soft hues of dawn. He stood on the deck of a small, nondescript fishing vessel, bobbing gently on a calm sea.
He rushed to the railing, peering into the water as if expecting answers. His reflection stared back: a young boy with sharp, black eyes and a determined set to his jaw. It was Madara Uchiha's youthful visage, just as the God had described. A thrill, a mix of fear and exhilaration, shot through him. This was real. He was in the world of One Piece.
[Initialization complete. Welcome to the Shinobi Pirate System.]
The voice in his head was calm, almost soothing.
Shinobi Pirate System? Adam mentally questioned, and almost immediately, a translucent blue screen shimmered into existence before his eyes. It was a clean interface, with several icons arranged neatly.
[Main Menu]
* [Status]
* [Jutsu Library]
* [Shop]
* [Crew]
* [Missions]
Adam tentatively pressed the [Status] icon with his mind.
[Uchiha D. Madara]
* Age: 12
* Strength: D
* Speed: D
* Stamina: D
* Chakra Control: C
* Haki: Locked
* Devil Fruits: Copy-Copy Fruit (0/10 copied)
* Abilities: Sharingan (Locked), Wood Release (Locked), Madara's Fighting Style (Basic Understanding), Madara's Jutsu (Basic Understanding)
Adam sighed. "Basic understanding" and "locked" didn't exactly scream "Ghost of the Uchiha." But then again, the God had said he'd have to work for it.
He looked around the empty boat. There was no sign of a crew, no one else on board. Where were Meliodas, Escanor, and Yami?
A New Beginning and a Gnawing Question
[Your crew members, Meliodas, Escanor, and Yami Sukehiro, have been dispersed across this world as per your wish to gather strength. They will be notified of your presence once they reach a suitable power level and are ready to join you.]
"Dispersed?" Adam muttered aloud, a knot forming in his stomach. That meant he was truly alone for now. And they had to "reach a suitable power level"? He hoped they wouldn't accidentally destroy half the Grand Line before finding him.
He then mentally clicked on the [Jutsu Library]. A vast array of images and descriptions appeared, ranging from basic Taijutsu forms to powerful Ninjutsu and Genjutsu. He saw iconic techniques like the [Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu] and even glimpses of higher-tier abilities like [Susanoo] and [Rinnegan Jutsu] marked with "Requirement Not Met."
He scrolled through the list, a grin spreading across his face despite his predicament. This was incredible. The sheer potential at his fingertips was overwhelming.
Next, he opened the [Shop]. It offered a bizarre assortment of items: training weights, rare herbs, even what looked like blueprints for various weapons. Everything had a price, listed in a currency called "System Points."
System Points? How do I get those?
[System Points are acquired by completing missions, defeating enemies, and achieving milestones.]
He closed the menus. He was on an unknown sea, a child, with incredible potential but currently very little actual power. He needed to find land, and fast.
Suddenly, a small, faded map appeared on the deck next to him, unrolling itself as if by magic. It depicted a cluster of islands. One, marked with a small "X," was labeled "Baterilla Island."
[Your current location: Baterilla Island, South Blue. The system has placed you in the safest known location suitable for your initial development.]
Baterilla Island. Adam's eyes widened. This was the island where Portgas D. Rouge, Gol D. Roger's wife, had lived and given birth to Ace! The realization sent a shiver down his spine. This wasn't just any island; it was a historically significant place, a calm sanctuary in a world of chaos. And the God had said he would take care of his history in this new life. Could he have been born here? Was it possible he had a connection to this place beyond just being dropped off?
He looked out at the vast expanse of the ocean, then back at the small fishing vessel. He was no longer just Adam Rolls. He was Uchiha D. Madara, and he had a new life to live, a family to make proud, and a world to explore—a dangerous, exciting world where he would truly live freely.
What was the first step he should take on this vast, unpredictable ocean? How would he find his way to Baterilla, and what awaited him there?