vncnus 1. A man who breaks the limits of the human body
1. A man who breaks the limits of the human body
On a sunny midday, the calm sea shimmered with golden light.
On the shore, fishermen hauled their dark gray fishing nets into the sea. The shimmering fish and shrimp struggled free from the nets, only to be picked up by the fishermen and tossed into their buckets.
During a break from his work, the fisherman straightened up and saw a handsome young man with silver hair standing on a small boat, gazing at the sea.
"Norton, are you ready to go out to sea today?" the fisherman asked with a smile.
The handsome, silver-haired young man nodded: "That's right, Uncle Sam, I'm going out to sea!"
"It's hard to believe this day has come..." the fisherman sighed. "Thanks to you all these years, our town has been spared from pirate attacks. You are our hero!"
In the fisherman's memory, since Norton appeared in this port town five years ago, the town has never been attacked by pirates again.
Let alone pirate attacks, in recent years, there hasn't even been a trace of pirates in the nearby waters, and people have been able to move around in much more areas.
About two years ago, the fisherman even witnessed Norton fighting with pirates...
With just one punch, he sank a pirate ship more than ten meters long to the bottom of the sea!
"Justice is just a hobby; I'm more interested in being a 'king' than a hero." Norton smiled, hoisted the sails, and untied the ropes securing the ship.
Soon, the wind and ocean currents propelled the ship into the depths of the sea.
Today is the day Norton sets sail.
This is also the 17th year since Norton traveled to this world.
This is the world of One Piece!
The Celestial Dragons reside high on the Red Line, while ordinary people struggle to survive, pirates wreak havoc, and the Navy acts as their accomplices...
Dreams, willpower, treasures, adventures... these are all life themes that people pursue.
Seven Warlords of the Sea, Marine Admirals, Four Emperors...
Those who stand at the pinnacle of the world even possess the power to alter celestial phenomena and the earth's landscape.
The true king of the world has remained hidden behind the scenes for eight hundred years, unchallenged.
Even a mighty force like Rocks succumbed to its dark power!
This is the worst of times!
But for Norton, this is the best of times!
Norton has a dream!
From a young age, Norton felt he should be a great king.
Naming the conquered city after himself, standing beneath the soon-to-be-completed lighthouse watching merchant ships from all over the world sail into his harbor, standing like a god on his chariot, passing through cheering crowds, with endless spoils of war displayed behind him...
Enjoyment is also indispensable.
Waking up every day in a bed as soft as a cloud, hosting banquets from day to night, indulging in all kinds of delicacies, and experiencing all kinds of beauties...
Simply put, it means owning the whole world.
In his previous life, in a socialist society, Norton had no chance to realize this ambition. He was even labeled a severe case of chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur) because he was so immersed in his own world.
But now, he finds himself in this chaotic world!
Although he doesn't have a distinguished background like Monkey D. Luffy, Norton possesses innate advantages.
From the world of One-Punch Man, Saitama's signature power—the power to break through human limitations!
Due to differences in strength between species and individuals, there are limits to which living organisms cannot be eliminated no matter how much effort is put in.
The significance of this limit lies in allowing various organisms to grow within the scope of their own species' survival instincts and rationality; this growth restriction is called a limiter.
The more powerful a person is, the greater their innate talent, which is also a greater limit. However, there is also a limit to their growth.
Norton, like Saitama, broke through the limitations of his own body during his past arduous training.
In theory, Norton can be infinitely powerful!
This is a power far more terrifying than any Devil Fruit.
Given enough time, becoming the One-Punch Man of the One Piece world is no problem.
Although Norton's physical talent is only average, he has been training since he was 7 years old, and it has been 10 years now.
Even after 10 years of training, Norton himself didn't know how strong he was. Since two years ago, Norton hadn't found anything that could withstand a single punch from him.
Whether it's sea kings, mountain bandits, or pirates.
This is also why Norton chose to go overseas.
This is the East Blue, where the average bounty for pirates is only 300 million, making it impossible to find a worthy opponent.
Norton's dream is unlikely to be realized in the East China Sea.
In this world, the four seas and the first half of the Grand Line are under the control of the Navy and the World Government.
The new world is in chaos, and even the navy is powerless to control it.
Norton wanted to establish his own country, and the New World was the best choice.
But before that, Norton decided to find like-minded partners!
Yes, we also need a large ship that is sturdy enough.
As the ship sailed into the depths of the sea, the outlines of the islands behind gradually disappeared.
Just as Norton was outlining his grand plans, the sky above suddenly darkened.
Suddenly, the sea ahead arched up with a huge slope, like a mountain range!
"Tsunami?"
Norton looked up, and a cloud of water vapor rushed towards him.
"Oh no, I forgot to check the weather forecast before I went out..."
Well, such a thing doesn't exist in this world; the climate at sea is simply unpredictable.
As the ship beneath his feet was about to be swallowed by the towering waves like a leaf, Norton's lips curled up and his five fingers clenched into a fist.
He swung the sword fiercely at the tsunami!
Faced with the massive tsunami, Norton appeared so small, like an ant trying to shake a tree.
however!
At the very moment Norton delivered his punch.
The air suddenly exploded!
The invisible force of the fist struck out like a siege cannon, blasting a huge hole more than ten meters wide in the center of the giant wave!
The surging seawater was pierced by Norton's powerful punch.
Norton, along with the ship beneath his feet, navigated through the giant waves and tsunami.
"O sea! Witness the king's voyage!!"
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Meanwhile, in Cocoa West Village.
Ah Long Paradise.
"Hey! Nami! Going to steal something again?" The fishmen teased the girl with short orange hair.
"Mind your own business! I'll save up enough money eventually! Then I'll buy the village from Ah Long!" the girl with short orange hair said, her tone stubborn.
"Hahaha! Good luck, Nami!" the fishmen laughed, not taking it seriously.
But Nami was unusually serious and ignored the fishmen's mockery.
She left Ah Long Paradise on her own and went out to sea as usual.
The weather at sea is calm today.
Nami had heard that the weather on the Grand Line was unpredictable, unlike the East Blue, where extreme weather was common.
When humans sail on the sea, the greatest enemy is the sea itself.
Nami has been curious about nautical knowledge since she was a child. She loves it and dreams of becoming the world's best navigator.
She had this idea: once she had raised 100 million Berries, she would buy the village from Aaron and then go to sea to pursue her dream.
The goal of 100 million berries is no longer out of reach.
Steal more!
Berry! Berry! Berry!
Nami encouraged herself as she steered the boat across the sea, feeling the sea breeze on her face.
A few weeks ago, I stole from a very wealthy businessman and made a fortune. I wonder how my luck will be this time when I go to sea.
Based on her experience, Nami decided to check out the nearby islands first.
For example, when nobles hold banquets, it's a great opportunity to make a move; there are plenty of easy targets everywhere.
"Just wait! Bellemere, Nojiko, Uncle Ken, and everyone else..."
"I will definitely take the village back from Ah Long!"
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On the third day of his voyage, Norton realized he seemed to be lost.
The ocean is boundless, and in such a world, surrounded by blue, it is impossible to discern directions.
Even with a nautical chart and compass, Norton had no idea where the ship was, or even whether he was on the right course.
This feeling of having power but nowhere to use it made Norton determined that the first partner he needed to find had to be a navigator!
What's even more worrying is that the food prepared on board was eaten up on the first day.
We still can't find any supplies today, so we'll have to continue going hungry!
Just then, Norton suddenly saw the shadow of a large sailboat in the distance.
He perked up and quickly rowed closer.
A dozen minutes later, Norton rowed the boat to the bottom of the large sailing ship.
The deck was crowded with people.
"Hey! Look!"
"There's a silver-haired guy climbing up from the bottom of the ship!"
"How handsome!" This was the voice of a noblewoman.
"Could they be pirates?"
"That can't be it. What kind of pirate sails alone?"
...
The crowd suddenly parted, and Norton boarded the deck amidst the murmurs of the crowd.
He looked around and noticed a girl with short orange hair quietly retreating to the back of the crowd.
However, Norton's attention was soon drawn to something else.
"Oh! It's a cake!"
The ship was clearly a nobleman's travel vessel, with its deck lavishly decorated and chefs in white robes coming and going, serving pastries and drinks.
The sweet aroma of the cake made Norton ignore the questions from the nobles around him and rush straight to the table to devour it.
"Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!"
The nobles and ladies on deck gathered around, pointing and whispering at Norton.
"Hey! Silver-haired man!"
A portly nobleman walked over and tried to restrain Norton.
But when he pressed down hard, he was horrified to find that he could not budge Norton at all.
The portly nobleman was both shocked and furious.
At this moment, the ladies all looked at them with suspicion.
The pot-bellied nobleman's face flushed red. He was furious and exerted all his strength, his face contorted with bulging veins and even beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
However, Norton remained unmoved, continuing to enjoy his meal as if unaffected.
"tasty!"
The pot-bellied nobleman collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
The stares from those around him made him feel embarrassed.
He glared at the people around him, enraged, "What are you looking at! Aren't you going to help?! Throw this rude guy into the sea!"
The ladies seemed somewhat hesitant.
"That's not a good idea..."
"Yes, this gentleman looks like a pitiful victim."
"He's just hungry!"
The nobles couldn't stand it anymore and complained, "You women, you're only after this guy's looks, aren't you?!"
The ladies panicked and quickly retorted, "How could that be! Do we look like those shallow women?"
The nobles sneered inwardly, completely disbelieving. But they didn't expose them, saving face for the ladies.
"Someone, throw this guy into the sea!"
Finally, it was the Duke, the highest-ranking person present, who gave the order. Several guards immediately gathered around and walked towards Norton.
However, at that moment...
"Boom!"
A huge splash suddenly erupted on the sea surface, the deck shook violently, and the nobles and ladies fell to the ground due to the sudden inertia. Even several guards were thrown to the ground.
"Pirates! Pirates are here!"
In this era, pirates are feared and synonymous with terror.
From ordinary people to nobles and the wealthy, no one wants to encounter pirates.
Although they all set sail under the banner of dreams, in essence, pirates are mostly demons in human skin who have completely unleashed their inner desires.
There are no moral standards, no bottom line, and no principles.
They take whatever they want, making satisfying their desires their primary guiding principle.
At least in most people's eyes, that's what pirates are.
Encountering pirates at sea is the worst possible situation, because there is simply no way to escape.
"Quickly, get inside the cabin! Guards! Guards! Stop them!"
It was too late; the pirate ship was approaching at an extremely fast speed.
"Boarding!"
At the command of the Redbeard Pirate Captain, the pirates climbed the gangway onto the deck of the travel ship.
"Arrest all these fat sheep!" Redbeard ordered.
The pirates split up; several burly combatants charged at the escort team with machetes, while the rest of the pirates grinned and rushed into the cabin.
The red-bearded man stood at the bow of the ship, grinning as he watched the crowd struggle. But as his gaze swept across the cruise ship, he saw a silver-haired young man amidst the chaos, seemingly oblivious to the turmoil around him, calmly enjoying his pastries.
"Who is that kid?!" The red-bearded man's face darkened; he was displeased by the feeling of his authority being disregarded.
Everyone should be terrified of him! He's Redbeard, with a bounty of eight million Berries!
"Sanosuke! Go and grab that silver-haired kid!" Redbeard said, pointing at Norton's retreating figure.
"Yes, Captain." A pirate dressed as a ninja, wearing a silver headband and with his entire face covered by a mask, only his eyes showing, replied.
Redbeard crossed his arms and sneered. Sasuke was his strongest subordinate. This was going to be interesting.
Sanosuke silently appeared behind Norton and gave him a brief, indifferent glance.
Seeing that Norton had no reaction and was still slowly enjoying his dessert, they lowered their guard.
"Another weakling who can't even sense my approach. How pathetic..." Sanosuke thought to himself.
Even if you can remain calm in the face of danger, what good will it do?
The fact that one is the weaker party cannot be changed.
The weak... cannot escape the fate of being controlled.
While these thoughts were on his mind, Sanosuke's kunai was already aimed at Norton's lower back.
Ding!
The sharp kunai pierced Norton's lower back, producing a metallic clanging sound!
Sanosuke's pupils suddenly contracted, and he did a backflip to create distance, instantly covered in sweat.
Danger!