Chapter 5: Summon Number Two, Activate
The sea breeze was calm, the waves gentle, and the salty air filled Ayman's lungs with excitement. He stood at the helm of his newly bought schooner, shirt flapping heroically.
Yoruichi sat on the roof of the cabin, yawning. "You gonna steer us into a storm or just stand there and catch flies?"
Ayman grinned. "I'm waiting for the system to give me a cool mission."
As if on cue, a chime rang in his head.
[Main Quest Update: Prepare for Grand Line Entry]
[Side Quest: Recruit Summon #2 – Objective: Explore Shell Town and Defeat the Local Gang Leader]
[Reward: Gacha Token (Rare) + 30,000 Beli + Mystery Bonus]
"Shell Town? Isn't that where… wait, yeah! That's where Zoro was introduced!"
Yoruichi raised an eyebrow. "You're not meeting One Piece characters, remember? This is your version of the world."
"Still... I'm going!"
He set sail, with the wind behind him and absolutely zero idea how to navigate. Fortunately, Yoruichi handled the map.
A few hours later, they arrived.
Shell Town looked sleepy on the surface—but the streets buzzed with whispers of a gang running wild in the alleys. Turns out, a thug named Rax was bullying the whole town while the marines just sat back and watched.
Ayman walked through the market square, eyes peeled.
"You sure you're up for this?" Yoruichi asked. "He's got a bounty."
"How much?"
"12,000 Beli."
Ayman cracked his knuckles. "I could sneeze harder than that guy."
Then he noticed something strange—whispers in the air, glances behind hands.
"Heard a lady in white showed up yesterday…"
"She's crazy strong but kinda... scary."
"She threw a guy through a wall with one finger!"
Yoruichi chuckled. "That doesn't sound like your average townie."
[System Ping: Summon Signature Detected Nearby.]
"Wait. You're saying... she's the next one?"
[Yes. Complete the mission and prove your worth.]
Ayman's grin widened. "Let's go poke the gang and make a mess."
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In an abandoned warehouse near the docks, Rax sat on a crate, picking his teeth with a knife. His gang loitered behind him, drinking and laughing.
That is, until the door creaked open.
Ayman walked in, followed by Yoruichi, whose golden eyes glowed in the shadows.
"Hey, Rax!" Ayman shouted. "Your reign of mid-tier villainy ends today!"
Rax laughed. "Who the hell are you?"
"I'm your new nightmare."
Rax stood up, cracking his neck. "I'm gonna fold you into a suitcase."
Ayman stepped forward—then immediately tripped on a loose nail and slammed into a barrel.
Yoruichi sighed. "Smooth."
Rax's gang roared with laughter.
But before anyone could react, a voice rang out like a blade slicing the air.
"Move."
Everyone turned.
At the top of the stairs stood a woman in a pristine white uniform—long black hair, red eyes, and a calm, terrifying aura.
Her white gloves shimmered with energy, and her body moved like a trained assassin's. She looked like a mixture of elegance and death.
Ayman blinked. "That's gotta be her…"
The woman stepped forward.
Rax pointed at her. "Hey! This is our turf—"
He didn't finish.
In one blur of motion, she crossed the room and palm-thrusted him through a stack of crates and out the back wall.
The gang froze.
Ayman raised his hand. "Hi. Uh… I'm Ayman. Gacha Summoner, I think you're supposed to join me?"
She looked at him slowly, eyes narrowing.
Yoruichi whispered, "She's got that 'will-snap-your-neck-for-breathing-wrong' vibe."
Ayman coughed. "What's your name?"
The woman stared a moment longer before speaking softly.
"Esdeath."
[Summon Acquired: Esdeath (Akame ga Kill)]
[Attributes: Ice Manipulation, Tactical Genius, Yandere Tendencies]
[Special Skill: Freezing Domain – Can immobilize enemies within radius]
[Shared Power: Ice Armor – Temporary defense buff]
Ayman's eyes sparkled.
Yoruichi frowned. "Yandere?"
Esdeath stepped close, inches from Ayman's face. "So... you are my master."
"Uh… yeah."
She smiled—soft, elegant, and slightly terrifying. "Then I belong only to you."
Ayman turned to Yoruichi. "Should I be worried?"
Yoruichi sipped juice. "Yes."
[Mission Complete: Recruit Summon #2]
[Reward Claimed: 30,000 Beli + Rare Gacha Token + Mystery Bonus]
[Bonus Unlocked: Ice Armor Power Link]
Ayman felt a chill ripple through his veins—his hands glowed faint blue as Esdeath's power linked with him. His skin shimmered for a moment, as frost danced across his arm.
"Oh hell yes."
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Later that evening, back on the ship, Ayman leaned on the railing, feeling the sea wind—and the awkward tension.
Yoruichi was lounging on the roof.
Esdeath stood two feet behind Ayman, quietly watching him like a hawk.
He whispered to Yoruichi, "She hasn't blinked in ten minutes."
"She's obsessed. Good luck bathing in peace ever again."
Ayman looked up. "Wait. We only have one cabin."
Yoruichi grinned.
Esdeath stepped forward. "We can share."
"…What if I sleep outside?"
"I'll sleep outside too."
Yoruichi cackled. "Welcome to the harem arc."
Ayman collapsed to his knees. "Why me..."
[New Mission Unlocked: Enter Reverse Mountain – Prepare Ship and Crew]
[Time Limit: 5 Days]
[Reward: System Upgrade + 50,000 Beli]
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To be continued...