LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 5: CHAPTER 4
I had just finished packing my suitcase, neatly arranging everything I needed for life at the academy.
As I was about to head downstairs, a sudden notification appeared from the system.
[DING]
[MISSION:
World : One Piece
Mission Type : Rescue and Overthrow
Description : Fire Fist Ace has been captured by the Marines and is set for public execution. Whitebeard (Edward Newgate), upon learning of this, has mobilized his entire crew to save Ace.
Mission Objectives :
1. Save Ace and Whitebeard (Primary)
2. Recruit one member from the One Piece world!
Number of Participants Allowed : All members (except those from the target world)]
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"W-What?! This... this is *that* moment!" I exclaimed in disbelief.
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Third-Person POV
The Princess of Song : !?!?!?
The Princess of Song : Is this really happening? I just got the news that Fire Fist Ace has been captured!
Lava Kiss : Our first mission? Interesting.
Nightmare : Ara ara~ perhaps I can harvest some of their time~
Shido, observing Kurumi's usual antics, could only shrug, clearly accustomed to her behavior.
Light-Shadow Master : Everyone, this is our first mission.
Light-Shadow Master : We should prepare ourselves for what's ahead...
Lava Kiss : Agreed, boss~ Let's get ready for Uta's world.
The Princess of Song : Should I bring a ship?
Realizing the complexity of the situation, Shido couldn't help but ponder. *Where exactly will we teleport? Will it be on Dawn Island, Luffy's childhood home, or directly near Marineford?*
As these thoughts swirled, the system chimed in.
[DING]
[Answering Host's Question:]
[Host and team will be teleported to an island near Marineford.]
[Recommendation: Bring a ship.]
Shido nodded, grateful for the clarification.
[Always happy to assist, Host.]
He quickly updated the team.
Light-Shadow Master: @The_Princess_of_Song, it's best if you prepare a ship.
Light-Shadow Master : Do you mind handling that?
The Princess of Song : No problem, I'll handle it~
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After informing her crew, Uta logged off to start preparing.
Light-Shadow Master : Alright, everyone, let's gather what we need for the mission.
Lava Kiss : Roger that.
Nightmare : Ara ara~ got it.
One by one, everyone logged off, leaving Shido alone.
"Huh... This is our group's first mission," he muttered to himself, determined to make it a success.
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One Hour Later
Everyone had finished preparing.
Light-Shadow Master : @Everyone, is everything ready?
The Princess of Song : I've prepared a ship and enough food for six months.
'Six months?! Are we expecting some gluttons in this group?' Shido thought, bemused.
Lava Kiss : I've brought some secret scrolls.
Nightmare : Ara ara~ secret scrolls? I might take one for myself~
Light-Shadow Master : Kurumi, your chūnibyō side is showing again.
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Date A Live World: Kurumi's Apartment
Kurumi's cheeks turned red as she read the chat.
"D-damn it! He even knows my dark past!" she growled, flustered.
But despite her irritation, a strange warmth stirred in her chest.
"This leader… is quite intriguing~" she whispered, unconsciously licking her lips, her cheeks still flushed.
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Nightmare : S-shut up! Stop bringing up my embarrassing past!
Lava Kiss : So Kurumi has a dark side too, huh~
The Princess of Song : *snickers* Isn't it nice to learn more about each other?
Nightmare: Quiet, all of you!
Nightmare : Leader! This is all your fault! Take responsibility!
Light-Shadow Master : *chuckles* Alright, alright. I'm sorry. :)
As they teased Kurumi, none of them noticed the countdown timer silently ticking toward zero.
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[DING]
[Forced Teleportation! Time is up!]
[Good luck with your mission!]
Suddenly, glowing magical circles with intricate symbols appeared beneath each of them. The radiant light forced everyone to shut their eyes.
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One Piece World: Near Marineford
On a deserted island near Marineford, the magical circles materialized, emitting a brilliant light that scared away the nearby wildlife.
After five minutes, the light dimmed, revealing Shido's team and the ship Uta had prepared.
"Ugh... I feel a little nauseous," Shido muttered, clutching his stomach.
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"Interesting~ So this is what teleportation feels like," Mei murmured, brushing off her uniform.
Her long brown hair shimmered under the sunlight, her attire unmistakably that of a Kirigakure kunoichi.
*Mei is as captivating in person as she was in Naruto,* Shido thought to himself. *Though Kaguya isn't far behind...*
"Ara ara~ so this is Uta's world? What a delightful experience," Kurumi mused, her crimson and black gothic lolita dress fluttering in the breeze.
"Teleporting really takes a toll," groaned Uta, still adjusting to the sensation.
When Mei spotted Shido, she asked, "Is that you, Leader?"
Shido nodded.
"Hey, thanks for explaining everything about my world," Uta said gratefully.
"No problem~"
"Ara ara~ So this is the infamous 'Leader'? You're quite something," Kurumi teased, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks.
"Y-yeah, that's me," Shido replied casually.
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After some brief introductions, the group turned their attention to the ship Uta had brought.
"Is this what we'll use to sail to Marineford?" Shido asked.
"That's right! Impressive, isn't it?" Uta said proudly.
The ship was a steel fortress, powered by coal, with seastone reinforcements on the hull and twin smokestacks. A stark contrast to the wooden ships of the One Piece world.
"It's like a battleship from the Second World War," Kurumi observed.
"That's the idea," Uta said with a nod. "Though its cannons aren't fully operational yet."
"Enough talk!" Shido said with determination. "Let's set sail!"
"Roger that!" the crew replied in unison.
With that, they boarded the ship, ready to face the trials of Marineford.
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TO BE CONTINUED