1 Chapter 1: The End is also a Beginning

I never thought that I would die before seeing the end of One Piece. Crazy thoughts for a guy a few minutes away from death but I was never normal.

Well, maybe no one is. After all, what is normal? Isn't that just something accepted by the majority of the world, leaving people who behave differently and act on what they believe to be normal to be criticized and ostracized? Anyways, I'm getting off-topic.

Currently, right now, I'm at gunpoint by the person I was supposed to kill. I would normally find this funny but this time, I have no way to turn the situation around. They had already broken my legs and arms, removing any chances of me escaping.

Unfortunately, this isn't some badass spy-action movie where the character is always capable of breaking out of any situation even with broken limbs.

This is reality and regrettably, I'm not John Wick.

If I was, I would have bust these guys up with my moves.

*BAM*

"Ugh." I groaned a bit as one of the big boys among the goon's landed a punch on my stomach. He sneered a bit at my tied up form before moving past me to go stay with his other goonies, slyly hitting my broken left arm as it caused a jolt of pain to rush through me.

Sadistic Fuck.

As the goon moved away from my sight, an old man with oily hair and saggy cheeks was revealed to me as he basically swaggered over to me with a creepy smile on his aged face.

If I didn't know this guy beforehand, I would have thought he had something more in store for me apart from the death he was about to bestow on me.

Something like giving me front seat to a man on man orgy type action.

Yeah, I've seen some shit.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here? If it isn't our good ol' Chad, five minutes away from death. How does it feel knowing the man you planned to kill is no longer on the other side of the gun but you? Especially when it was your own organization that tipped us off about-"

"Could you shut your third-ass villain monologue up and just get this over with? You're wasting my time and delaying my meeting with the devil. I'm sure everyone else would like something better to do with their time."

"…."

*SILENCE*

Everyone stared at me like I had just grown a second dick as they all patiently waited for the old man to respond.

Said man was currently fuming in anger as his face had turned red and his nose was constantly spitting out air.

His chest heaved in and out as his hand, currently holding a gun, struggled to keep it from falling.

It trembled with such speed that even I started wondering whether he was having a seizure.

The goons took a step back as nobody wanted to be around the old man when he was like this. They knew he would immediately shoot anyone he first saw.

And that was exactly what I was waiting for.

I had no doubt the old man was planning on ridiculing me even more and not really in the mood to deal with that right now, I decided to just go for his insecurities. The man never really took it kindly when someone said it straight to his face that he had a typical low-class villain scrub vibe when he talked.

And lo and behold, the old man pointed his gun at me as he screamed and yelled in anger, spit and saliva flying everywhere like a bullet straight out of a turret.

"You disrespectful cunt! I've had enough of your insolence! Even in the face of death, you still don't know how to show respect to your elders. I hope the devil embraces your soul wherever he might be!!"

*BANG*

*BANG*

And just like that, he proceeded to release his entire clip-No, sorry. His entire mag on my body, particularly my chest and face to guarantee a successful death.

Heh, the people on social media would definitely get that reference.

Anyways, Good night beautiful world. I hope we don't ever meet again.

Peace.

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[3RD POV]

In a dark, blank space, hidden from what most could ever hope to find, a glowing white figure stood in front of another white glowing orb, floating silently and patiently.

Waiting for the orb to wake up.

The figure didn't have to wait long as the glowing orb began to glow a bit more before dimming back to its original glow.

It repeated that process over and over, simulating an activity similar to that of a heart beating, indicating that the orb had awoken.

"…."

"…."

Both beings didn't utter a word as they waited for the other to speak first.

But eventually, one gave in.

Seemingly unable to remain silent any longer, the glowing figure took the first step to initiate the conversation.

"Hello, young soul. It would seem you've met your end, albeit not in a good way." The figure spoke, its voice deep and calm as it reverberated throughout the entire black space.

"…." The orb didn't say anything at first, seemingly taking in the situation before responding back in an equally calm tone.

"Hello…Mysterious Being. It's…Nice meeting you…Although, I would have preferred it in better conditions."

Chad, the recent yakuza who had just been killed, took his time to reply to the being in front of him.

His reply was slow and calculated, unsure of how to go about a conversation with a higher being in a way that wouldn't earn him an extra 1000 years in purgatory.

He didn't even question if the being in front of him was God, the Devil or just some Eldritch being waiting to devour his soul.

He knew there was nothing he could do in any of said situations and as a result, had to take it as it came.

If he was about to be judged, then so be it. He'll maturely take responsibility for his actions.

If it was some Eldritch being hiding behind the facade of some holy being though…

Then depending on what it wants with him then he could hopefully reach some sort of deal with it or go down fighting till his last breath.

Not like that would do anything.

But at least he could say he went down trying.

The figure seemed amused by Chad's formal way of speaking, as evident by the slight smirk that formed on its face.

It had the sudden urge to mess with Chad but eventually decided against it.

Time was running out.

"You know the rules. While I would love to spend a bit more time talking with you, unfortunately, time isn't on our side this time. The Void seeks to corrupt your soul and unfortunately, there's little I can do to stop it except buy you some time. You get Five wishes, limited of course, a world of your choice, and an appearance you would like. Chop, chop. Get to it."

The figure accentuated its words by clapping its hands, showing the urgency of the situation.

Chad felt odd seeing the being imitate Human customs and behavior but he decided not to dwell on that as his mind moved on to where he had seen this exact same situation before.

Fanfiction.

He had seen this exact same thing in Fanfics. Apart from just anime and the usual missions he partook in, he also used his time to read any Fanfiction that caught his eye.

And if there was one trope consistent in most Fanfics…

Then it was the regular old ROB granting some poor sod's wish.

'Although, I seem to have gotten the better end of the stick as most Protagonists would usually get Three wishes.'

Chad was serious now. Very serious.

He wasn't sure if the being in front of him had cruel intentions for him behind granting him these wishes or maybe if he was walking into some trap that would leave him at the beings mercy, forever fated to be a toy in its hands.

He wasn't even sure if this was just a way for the being to devour him considering it would be granting him something in return.

All these doubts and speculation kept Chad from immediately accepting such a deal despite it being the dream of all Otaku's, him included.

But as if sensing his plight, the being spoke at that moment. "Relax, I'm not gonna do anything to you. I have no reason to and you possess nothing special that would possibly make me want to control you. You just need to breathe and calm down, you have nothing to fear from me."

For some reason, those words only made Chad even more doubtful as he had nothing to really confirm if the being was speaking the truth.

The Being seemed to understand this but it did nothing to rectify it.

It was either Chad accepted it's words or risked his soul being corrupted and eventually destroyed.

Chad seemed to understand this as well as he merely released a sigh and decided to go along with what the being wants.

There was nothing he could do. He didn't have the power to simply ignore the Being's wants and just leave.

And neither did he have the power to survive the incoming corruption the void would no doubt bring forth on his form.

At least, according to what the being says.

As far as Chad was concerned, the being in front of him was his only ticket to survival.

'There's also the chance that I'm simply overthinking things and this guy could possibly be some benevolent entity but no one can blame me for a being cautious. Nothing comes free after all.'

And with that, Chad dropped any questions about the being and focused sorely on his wishes.

It took a few minutes but Chad had eventually managed to come up with a set of wishes that took into consideration the condition the being had imposed on him while still managing to give him a clear path to unmatched power.

With them in mind, he was finally ready to state his wishes to the being.

First, he began with the world.

"I would like to be reborn in the world of Naruto, preferably somewhere before the Second Shinobi World War begins and after the First Shinobi World War ends." Chad stated. He had originally wanted to be around the Main Cast's age but eventually decided against it when he realized he wouldn't be able to use the Knowledge he has, as well as the abilities he would gain from his wishes to its full potential if he were to do so.

With the wishes and plans he had for certain points in the plot, he wouldn't be as strong as he could have been by the time the Fourth Shinobi War began if he were to choose to be the same age as the Main Characters.

Hence, his choice for that certain timeline. He would be as strong as he would prefer by the time the Fourth Shinobi War arrived and he wouldn't be too far away from the Main Cast in terms of age.

Just in line with his wants.

*SNAP*

The Being said nothing in regards to his choice and simply snapped its fingers, signifying Chad's wish had been fulfilled.

It then waved its hand in a 'come on' gesture as a sign for Chad to state the rest of his wishes.

Clearly getting the cue, Chad proceeded to state his remaining wishes.

"For my first wish, I would like a body, mind and soul devoid of any limits. I hope this is acceptable." Chad stated once again, gazing at the being in front of him silently.

He knew that everyone, no matter who it was, had a limit foisted upon them and would eventually meet it somewhere down the line.

It was one of the reasons why most Ninjas in Naruto resorted to using Chakra to enhance their bodies as there's only so much training can do for you before you eventually start to see diminished returns from it.

Only those characters with no limits on them whatsoever or those who had broken them through hard work and sheer perseverance could afford to train for as long as they want without ever worrying about one day hitting a wall.

And Chad wanted that characteristic as well. It would definitely serve to do him good in the long run while he's in the world of Naruto.

*SNAP*

The being once again said nothing and merely snapped its finger.

Chad took this as a sign that his wish was acceptable as he released a silent sigh in relief. He reasoned that because the wish didn't bring any instant power up of the sort compared to other powerful powers or perks, it was placed within the realm of approval by the being.

"For my second wish, I would like to be bestowed with all Chakra Affinities, along with the ability to combine them to form either Kekkei Genkai's, Kekkei Tōta's or any of the kind."

This time, Chad was prepared for a complete denial as he knew that his wish could be considered as two wishes.

He was ready to change the wish to merely allowing him the possibility to form Kekkei Genkai's and Tōta's after having the required affinities or natures under his control.

Whether through having the affinities naturally like others or by training to master all Five Basic Nature Transformations like the Third Hokage.

Either way didn't matter to him, he was determined to have the Kekkei Genkai's no matter what.

*SNAP*

Thankfully, it would seem he was overthinking things once again. The Being had just snapped it's fingers yet again, signifying that Chad's wish had been accepted.

The Being had merely put on a thoughtful expression before deciding to accept Chad's wish.

For whatever reason, remains yet to be seen.

'Phew.' Chad wiped a sweat he didn't have from his forehead as he breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know why the being had accepted his wish but he was happy nonetheless.

Although, he couldn't help but feel more cautious and wary of the beings intentions.

But as mentioned before, there was nothing he could do but go along with the beings proposition if he didn't want to die.

"Third, I would like the ability to absorb the Chakra of anyone and anything, allowing me to either store the absorbed Chakra in my body or assimilate it, thereby granting me the bloodline and abilities of the person I absorbed the Chakra from, as well as the properties of their Chakra."

And thus, Chad's biggest ticket to becoming the strongest in the world of Naruto was revealed.

With this ability granted to him, he would be capable of absorbing the strongest bloodlines in Naruto, giving him their unique advantages and abilities that would ultimately place him among the world's strongest, if not its strongest, with time.

And that was just one aspect. It's capability to also absorb the abilities of its targets once their chakra has been absorbed would no doubt go a long way to prepare him for any of the threats the world of Naruto may throw at him.

'Threats like the Ōtsutsuki.' Chad frowned.

It was precisely because of these beings that Chad had wished for this ability. He knew that simply having several powerful bloodlines wont guarantee him victory against the Ōtsutsuki.

They were far too powerful for that.

This ability was also a part of the reason why Chad had chosen to be reborn in the time period between the First Shinobi World War and the Second Shinobi World War.

Where else would he get powerful bloodlines and unique Kekkei Genkai's if not during the time when powerful abilities and unique bloodlines were still running amok.

The period before Naruto's birth would definitely be the best time to gain battle experience, as well as Chakra through the wars, no doubt about it.

*SNAP*

And once again, Chad's wish was accepted. The being saw no issues with it as the ability was barely reaching the threshold of its limit.

If Chad had also wished to be able to gain the skills and memories of those he had absorbed chakra from, then it would have been a different story.

But since he was merely gaining the chakra, bloodline and abilities of his victims then it was acceptable. Having an immeasurable amount of chakra didn't equate to an equal amount of strength, and there's only so much bloodlines and abilities can take you.

In the end, this wish wasn't so great in the beings eyes. There were far greater wishes out there.

"For my fourth wish, I would like a system. A system that rewards me based on my achievements. The rewards should vary. It's also capable of displaying my status whenever I want as well as having the standard Inventory function. There should also be no missions, shop, gacha or any hidden constraining functions in the system."

Chad said with utmost seriousness in this part. He was trying to make sure the being wouldn't add some hidden mechanism in the system that would eventually turn him into its slave down the line.

Although, he didn't have much faith or hope as the being could simply decide to just ignore that part of his wish and add whatever it wants.

It was the one granting his wishes after all. There was nothing stopping it from modifying Chad's wishes however it liked.

The being frowned at Chad, prompting Chad to think that maybe it did have plans for him and he had just disrupted it with his wish.

But different from what Chad had thought…

"I will have to limit the rewards to just the Naruto verse. Your request was too broad and could be interpreted as you wanting to have rewards from every single verse out there. That's too far above my limit, and as a result, will be limited to just your world."

The being was merely contemplating how to limit his wish. Just like it had said, Chad's wish was far too broad and its face only morphed into a frown due to it scrutinizing his wish.

But Chad wasn't aware of this, and as a result could only hope the being would abide by his wish to the end.

"That's alright. It's my fault for not being specific enough."

Chad nodded as he got straight to saying his last wish.

"For the last, I would like a talent that is far above what anyone has ever had or will have in terms of anything related to Chakra, Natural Energy, Jutsu creation, and Learning."

*SNAP*

The being, just as the fast as the others, snapped its fingers immediately.

It saw no issues with it as Chad would still have to put in some measure of effort to attain what he wants, even with great talent on his side.

There was no problem at all with it in the being's eyes.

"Very well. All your wishes have been granted and it's now time to decide your appearance." The being said as it reminded Chad of the time and the approaching corruption by tapping at the back of its wrist.

Chad nodded at that as he immediately stated his wish, not needing to think too much about this one.

He only needed to think about a handsome character that had just the qualities he wanted and he knew just one character that had what he was looking for.

"Muzan Kibutsuji. I would like the appearance of Muzan Kibutsuji, if that is acceptable."

[Image]

'If there's one look I'm going with, then it's definitely gonna be the Legendary gender-fluid, Micheal Jackson lookalike called Muzan. Bro's just raw and badass.' Chad thought, nodding his head every second with a small, approving smile on his face.

*SNAP*

The being merely rolled its eyes at Chad before snapping its fingers again. It once again spoke as it was time to end this conversation.

"With your wishes chosen and your appearance resolved, it's time to begin your reincarnation." The being said as it raised its hand again to snap its finger but was suddenly halted by Chad stopping it.

"Wait, apologies but if it's okay with you, may I ask for a favor?" The being frowned at Chad for a bit before responding back.

"As long as its small and acceptable, then depending on what it is, I might just accept."

Chad nodded before a small, malicious grin appeared on his face.

"Then, how about this…"

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Back in the room where Chad's dead body lay, still tied up, the old man who had just killed him was still reeling from his sudden outburst.

He stayed transfixed, gun still pointed at Chad as he gave himself a few seconds to calm down.

And when he did, the realization of what he just did started to settle on him.

"Damn it!!"

But instead of breaking down in tears and horror as most people would expect, he simply cursed out loud as he threw his pistol to the side, the goons in that direction doing their best to dodge the projectile.

"Fuck! I let him get away! I let the bastard have an easy death! Fuck! Bloody hell!!" He kept on cursing as he stomped on the ground repeatedly, using it as an outlet for his frustration.

After throwing a tantrum for a few minutes, he finally managed to calm down once again as his mind began to think things through and see just where he messed up, using this situation as a learning tool to make sure it doesn't repeat itself again.

He didn't reach where he was for nothing after all.

Eventually, he finished his introspection as he ordered the goons around him to dispose of the body, while turning around as he headed for the exit.

Just as he was reaching for the doorknob, something black and small suddenly fell right in front of him, causing a small moment of confusion to cloud his mind.

He looked up, seeing nothing that could have possibly led to anything falling in front of him.

This caused another bout of confusion to assault him as he looked down to see whatever the object was.

!!

His eyes suddenly widened as he took in what he saw and just what it meant.

It was a small, green spherical object with a handle mounted at its end.

As a man with extensive experience and knowledge of his work, he immediately recognized the object as a grenade.

And one without its pin!

'Shit!!'

Just as he turned around to run for cover, the grenade suddenly exploded and released an explosion far beyond what one was normally capable of in this time and age.

The explosion engulfed the old man, destroying his body till there was nothing left of it. The old man didn't even have time to register the pain before he and everything around him was erased from existence.

But the old man managed to catch a glimpse of something before his very death. Something that gave him chills like never before.

Right on Chad's dead body, there was a smile on his face that he could have sworn wasn't there before.

The smile was huge as if he could see the old man's death even when he was already dead, causing all sorts of horror to sprout in the old man's mind.

That was the last thing the old man saw before everything went dark and he couldn't see anything anymore.

But he knew one thing for sure…

Chad was the perpetrator.

*BOOM*

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Let's go, first chapter out! Phew, writing this chapter sure was hard work but I managed to finish it.

There are parts I'm unsatisfied with but considering this is my first work as a writer, I can only say it's good enough.

At least I hope so. Only you guys can judge if it's good enough or not.

Oh well.

I was tempted to cut this chapter into 3 parts but I eventually decided against it as I want to get the prologue over and done with in a single chapter and 3 chapters just for a prologue just didn't feel right.

So I just left it as it is and I still can't believe my eyes every time I see the word count.

4000+ words. If you add this note as well.

That's crazy. I've never written anything that long. Even my English essays weren't this long.

Anyways, thanks for reading guys and tell me what y'all think. I'm interested.

Thanks for giving this story a chance and I'll see y'all next chapter.

Peace. ✌️