2 Compensation

"I want to go to the world I requested."

[Not possible, please request something different.]

Shortly after waking up, a semi-transparent screen appeared in front of me, explaining that it had gone wrong and offering the possibility to request some compensations.

I've requested six things so far, and all of them have been rejected!

"I don't feel any sincerity from your side, you know?"

[The requests you've made are not possible to carry out once the transmigration process has completed. We appreciate your understanding. Please request something different.]

"Okay, let's start with something simple," I concluded that easy solutions were not within my reach and tried to accept the situation. "Whose body am I in? Give me their information. Or is that not possible either?"

From the strands of hair I plucked, I knew that I was now blond, my skin was so pale and smooth that if it weren't for what hung between my legs, I would have thought I was a woman. I had a fairly defined physique but without large muscles. My arms were longer than I was used to, and I had gold bracelets on my ankles and wrists, along with some gold rings on my toe fingers.

But the most ridiculous part was that I only had wide orange pants with me, and my earlobes were so long that they reached my upper abdomen.

[Request valid. The body you currently possess is that of a character from the One Piece anime series known as Enel. The body possesses the abilities of the devil fruit eaten by the character, but without the associated weaknesses or drums on the back.]

"Why do I have this body instead of a younger version of myself, as I requested?"

[A different transmigrator requested this body, and due to a bureaucratic error, you got this body while he got yours. The same happened with the swapped world, only it was someone else.]

"Why did he remove the drums?"

[According to the record, he commented that it would be uncomfortable to have them when going to sleep, taking a shower, or engaging in personal activities.]

"Well, he had a point," I nodded, considering that they would have indeed been bothersome to have. "So, what is the world I ended up in? I only see trees, fog, and snow. Is it the world of Kimetsu no Yaiba? Some of the demon abilities are insane."

[Negative, it's the world of Naruto. You are currently in the Land of Water.]

"Why am I not feeling cold?"

[You are unconsciously using the power of this body to generate enough heat to make the weather not bother you.]

"Alright, let's summarize: I asked to go to a peaceful world and for some simple abilities, but I ended up in a world that considers training young children as killers while I possess a body with the abilities of a Logia fruit, but I can swim if I want."

[Yes.]

"Have I missed any important details I should know?"

[You still have an additional margin to request compensation.]

"I see... Can you provide me with any reference limits?"

[You cannot request anything that overrides the laws of this universe, only smaller things. You also cannot request something like a System, as it should have been included in your body, and now it's not possible.]

"Do I have a time limit?"

[You have 23 hours to decide.]

I lay down under a tree while looking at the sky and the passing clouds. It's better to reflect a bit and calm down.

"By the way, how old am I in this body?"

[Enel was 37 years old, but due to the request of the other transmigrator, the age of this body is a decade younger while retaining the strength. Therefore, you are currently 27 years old. You might also be interested to know that your height has grown to 266 cm.]

"What is the average height of an adult in this world?"

[180 cm.]

"Wow, I'm enormous compared to that!" I exclaimed in surprise. "When I talk to people, they'll barely reach my chest, and they'll have to look up to meet my eyes. I can forget about being discreet; even if I cover myself like the Akatsuki members, I'll stand out like a sore thumb."

I sighed as I ran my hand through my face. I could think of several people who would be delighted to study or modify my new body just because of this fact.

"Should I start as Tony Akimichi?" I considered for a moment, recalling one of my favorite fanfics, but I discarded it just as quickly. "Forget it. This body is too old, and I don't want to join any of the ninja villages; I never liked taking orders from anyone."

But even an organization like Akatsuki had a base; I couldn't just live in the wilderness. It would surely lead to too many problems in the long run, and there would likely be spies in the villages who would report on me.

Where could I settle without being bothered?

The clouds are so beautiful...

"Hey, can I get a Sky Island? Something like Weatheria or Skypiea."

Suddenly, I remembered the hidden village where the Shandia warriors had taken refuge. If they could bring a One Piece physique and power, bringing a Sky Island shouldn't be difficult, right? He wouldn't have trouble going up and down the island, while the number of ninjas who can fly in this world is close to zero, let alone at the ten-thousand-meter altitude that it usually is.

I might even be able to establish my own Hidden Village! One that's truly hidden, unlike the others...

[Request valid. Please provide the details.]

I didn't respond immediately; if this is going to be my foundation in this chaotic world, I better think it through. I need to furnish the place, so I need to be able to produce cloud furniture to make it comfortable and maybe sell some to make money. I'll also need some land so I don't have to depend on the outside.

How about adding a plot of Toriko's Vegetable Sky? That sounds pretty good.

And apple trees, for some strange reason, I've been craving apples since I woke up.

I also have to think about what I want to do after having my own place. I always thought that the scientists and doctors in this world were undervalued; I could become a researcher. Then I'll need some facilities, and...

Three hours later, I gave a list of everything I wanted the Sky Island to have. Its dimensions, facilities, ecosystem, etc.

[Request approved. The requested Sky Island will be delivered in two days.]

[Compensation covered by 80%.]

"I suppose it's understandable; I'm asking for something customized after all," I nodded without being anxious about the brief waiting period. "Can I request knowledge and talent for research?"

[Request valid. Please provide examples.]

I fell silent again, trying to think of everyone I could while writing their names with my finger in the snow to not forget them.

(Surprise challenge! Identify the series and character:) Hockback Members of MADS Tsunade Mayuri Kurotsuchi Kisuke Urahara Shou Tucker Winry Rockbell Kabuto Ernesti Echevalier Bulma Senku Ishigami Enel Dr. Franken Stein Orochimaru Akagi Ritsuko Ai Haibara ...

"There you go," I said as I pointed to the list, which had grown to the size of a football field. I made sure to highlight three specific fields: Biology, Souls, and Machinery.

With these knowledge along with the sum of all their talents and intuitions as researchers, Orochimaru will be like a child who thinks he's a scientist for knowing how to make a vinegar volcano compared to me.

I also included the knowledge that Enel should have about meteorology, mechanics, and the development of his devil fruit. Maybe I can make a smaller version of the gold ship.

[Request approved. Due to the large volume of information, it will be delivered in batches during the nights while you sleep to avoid overloading the brain and give it time to digest, memorize, and reorganize everything. Estimated time: three months.]

[Compensation covered by 97%.]

Should I ask for more devil fruits? Nah, that wouldn't be smart. With the knowledge I'll get, I can make SMILE if I want, and some decent devil fruits with Vegapunk's research. As he said, with enough time and resources, it's not a problem.

Oh, I've got it!