Chapter 29

One Piece:

The Going Merry finally reached the desert kingdom of Alabasta without any major incidents.

Thanks to their insane appetite, the crew had unknowingly powered up due to Food Honor, a concept Sanji had read about but never thought would actually work.

Their destination, Nanohana Port, was finally in sight.

But before they could properly plan their next steps—

"MEATTT!!!"

Their rubber-brained captain had already lost his mind.

Luffy's appetite had doubled, possibly tripled, and now he was flying through the air, led purely by his nose.

"LUFFY, WAIT!!"

Nami's scream rang through the ship, but it was pointless.

The straw-hat-wearing menace had already launched himself toward the city.

She turned to Zoro with a dangerous glare.

"Zoro, go after him."

The swordsman didn't even flinch.

"Nope. Not standing between him and his food." He replied with a straight face, shaking his head.

"Coward." Nami muttered under her breath before sighing in defeat.

Their captain still had a long way to go before learning self-control.

'Hopefully, the seniors can break his bad habits…'

Luffy landed in Nanohana, dashing through the crowded streets like a madman.

"MEAT! MEAT! MEAT!"

The people barely had time to react as he zipped past them, moving effortlessly through the crowd.

His nose guided him like a compass, leading him straight to a restaurant.

"GIVE ME MEAT!!"

The poor chef at the counter nearly jumped out of his skin at the crazed look in Luffy's eyes.

"O-okay! Just wait a minute!"

He shouted toward the kitchen, hoping they could prepare something fast enough before this lunatic destroyed the place.

Before Luffy could get lost in his food thoughts again—

"Luffy, what are you doing here?"

A familiar voice snapped him out of his trance.

Luffy froze, then turned around with pure joy in his expression.

"BROTHER!!"

In an instant, he leapt forward, grabbing the man in a tight hug.

Fire Fist Ace.

Portgas D. Ace.

His beloved older brother stood before him, a mix of delight and confusion on his face.

Ace chuckled as he hugged Luffy back, though he was still a little surprised.

"I didn't expect you to get here so fast, Luffy. I thought you'd get lost at least a few more times."

Luffy laughed but quickly grew serious, catching Ace off guard.

"I'm here to fight."

Ace blinked.

Luffy? Serious?

He had never seen his little brother this way.

This wasn't just his usual reckless excitement—this was focused determination.

Ace felt a strange sense of pride swelling in his chest.

'Fight? That means someone important is involved… But who?'

Ace frowned, trying to recall if any major threats were in the area, but nothing came to mind.

Before he could ask—

"Then sock 'em extra hard for messing with us."

He grinned, messing up Luffy's hair.

Luffy grinned back. "Of course!"

Just then, the food arrived, and Luffy immediately devoured it like a starving beast.

Ace just shook his head with a laugh.

As Luffy was finishing his food, a loud, furious voice echoed through the restaurant.

"STRAW HAT!!!"

Luffy's grin widened.

'The first one.'

He gulped down the last bite, feeling the energy surging within him.

The fight was about to begin.

Hitman Reborn World: The Vongola and the Shinobi Emperor

In the grand Vongola Mansion, a presence materialized within the garden, forming from pure nature energy.

Naruto smiled as he fully took shape, his golden aura fading into the air.

Before him stood Sawada Tsunayoshi—the Vongola Decimo, the undisputed ruler of the underworld.

Despite his calm demeanor, Naruto could see through him—beneath that peaceful exterior was a beast of slaughter, a man who had conquered the world in just a decade.

They weren't so different.

"It's an honor to meet you, Naruto."

Tsuna greeted him warmly, like an old friend.

Naruto chuckled.

"Same. It feels like I'm meeting a kindred spirit. We're a lot alike, huh?"

The two shared a knowing look, recognizing the hardships and burdens of leadership.

Tsuna gestured for him to sit.

"Would you like something to eat? Or maybe a drink?"

"Just coffee is fine."

Before taking his seat, Naruto pulled Tsuna into a brotherly hug, something the Vongola boss hadn't expected—but he didn't push away.

With a simple wave of his hand, Tsuna signaled his servants to bring the coffee.

His intuition told him this wasn't just a friendly visit.

As soon as they sat down, he got to the point.

"How bad is it?"

Naruto leaned back, hands behind his head.

"Real bad."

"What are my chances?"

Naruto gave him a side glance, measuring his reaction.

"40%."

Tsuna hummed in thought, unfazed by the low number.

"That's bad. Who's the enemy?"

Despite the heavy topic, the atmosphere remained relaxed, as if they were discussing the weather instead of the fate of the world.

Naruto smirked.

"I like your attitude. 40% isn't great, but that's because your world is a lower-ranked one. You've already surpassed one of them in power, so that number will only go up with preparation."

That was good news.

Tsuna was already strong enough to take on some of the invaders, but it wouldn't be enough if he didn't choose the right path.

"You've accepted the offer to serve me, so I'll do my part. Access the game—I've uploaded data on your enemies. Test them in the virtual world, learn their patterns, and then find your path."

Naruto's words dispersed the tension, and Tsuna nodded.

There was no need for sacrifices, no loss of his people—only pure strategy and power.

'The burden of the king is heavy… but it is mine to bear.'

"I will eliminate them."

Naruto grinned, pleased by the determination in his eyes.

"Good. And expect a nice power-up once you're done. These guys drop some seriously good loot when they die."

Tsuna smirked.

"I look forward to it."

Tsuna had expected Naruto to leave after their discussion.

But to his surprise, the blond simply stayed, lounging in his chair as if he had all the time in the world.

"You're not leaving?"

Naruto just grinned at him.

"Nope. I think I'll stick around for a while. You need a good sparring partner anyway."

Tsuna sighed, massaging his temples.

'This guy is going to make my life harder, isn't he?'

But at the same time…

He didn't mind it one bit.

High School DxD: 

The night was perfect.

The stars twinkled above Kuoh Town, casting a serene glow over the park where Issei Hyoudou and Raynare stood.

Their first date had gone perfectly—or so Raynare thought.

She had played her part flawlessly—a shy, affectionate girl smitten with Issei. She had laughed at his jokes, held his hand, and even blushed at the right moments.

And now, at the perfect moment under the moonlight, she leaned in for a kiss.

Then—

A light spear materialized in her hand, aiming for his heart.

Issei didn't flinch.

His eyes gleamed with amusement as he simply slapped the spear aside, shattering it like glass.

Raynare's smug expression crumbled, replaced with shock.

"How—?!"

Issei chuckled, his voice dripping with mockery.

"Oh no, what am I to do?" he muttered sarcastically.

Raynare gritted her teeth.

"Doesn't matter. Die for me!"

She summoned four more spears, their holy glow illuminating the night as she launched them at him in rapid succession.

But it was pointless.

Issei tilted his head, sidestepping one.

His hand casually swatted another away.

The third came straight for his chest—but he simply caught it midair, his fingers tightening around the glowing spear as if it were a mere toy.

With a small squeeze, the light spear exploded into fragments.

Raynare's blood ran cold.

"Impossible…"

She flapped her wings, trying to gain distance, but—

BOOM!

Issei vanished—and reappeared in front of her in an instant.

Before she could even scream, his fist buried itself into her stomach.

The force of the impact cracked her ribs, sending shockwaves through her body.

"GUH!"

Raynare coughed out a mouthful of blood, her wings twitching as she plummeted from the sky, crashing into the ground below.

Her vision blurred.

Her body screamed in agony.

Yet, through her pain, she forced herself to crawl away—her fingers digging into the dirt as she desperately tried to escape.

Her mind was racing.

How was this possible?!

Issei was supposed to be weak. A human.

Yet here he was, towering over her, his eyes gleaming with predatory hunger.

She had underestimated him.

She had toyed with a monster.

"H-How…?" she gasped, struggling to breathe.

Issei smiled.

A slow, cruel smile.

"Magic and a lot of suffering."

He lifted his armored hand, green energy pulsing around his gauntlet.

His fingers stretched toward her pretty little head.

Raynare trembled.

For the first time in her life… she felt true fear.

"Now you can be truly mine."

Raynare shook uncontrollably, her entire being rebelling against the unnatural force that now bound her soul.

Issei's hand glowed, a sinister slavery seal pulsing with power—an unholy brand given to him by Naruto in exchange for analyzing Ddraig.

The mighty dragon king inside Issei groaned in frustration, his voice echoing within his host's mind.

"You absolute fool! You could've bargained for a divine artifact, a power boost, hell—even a damn treasure trove! But no, you traded it for a damn SLAVERY SEAL?! You really are a lost cause."

Issei, however, wasn't listening. His mind was flooded with joy as he felt the invisible connection between him and Raynare.

A bond that could never be severed.

He grinned, throwing his fists into the air as he screamed:

"YES, HAREM!"

Raynare's body trembled as she tried to fight the power invading her soul. Her mind screamed at her to run, to resist, but her body wouldn't move.

Her hands twitched uselessly.

Her lips refused to form words.

Her once free will—now locked behind unseen chains.

'What unholy magic has he done?!' Raynare panicked, feeling a deep-rooted danger towards her very soul.

She wanted to curse him, scream, demand an answer—but no words left her lips.

Instead, she could only watch in horror as Issei crouched beside her, his fingers brushing against her bloodied lips.

A small, round pill was pressed gently between them.

Her throat contracted involuntarily, forcing her to swallow.

Issei's smile softened as he cupped her chin, tilting her face upward.

His eyes burned with twisted affection.

"I know you're confused and scared," he whispered, his thumb gently stroking her trembling jawline. "But don't worry… from now on, I'll take care of you."

Raynare's pupils shrank as her heart pounded against her ribs.

"We'll always be together," Issei continued, his grin widening. "I won't force you… I'll wait for you to acknowledge me."

His hand tightened slightly, making her breath hitch.

"But let's be honest here."

His smile darkened.

"You're evil. And now, you're mine."

Raynare froze.

She had always thought of humans as insignificant insects—mere playthings.

And now, she was reduced to a slave under the very creature she had mocked.

A fate worse than death.

Inside Issei's soul, Ddraig chuckled, his mighty voice rumbling with amusement.

"Hmph… What a terrifying skill."

The Dragon of Domination grinned as he felt the depth of the power Issei now wielded.

"With this, my host can form an army—no, an EMPIRE—of warriors from all species, bound to his will."

For the first time, Ddraig felt excitement for the future.

"Heh… Maybe this fool isn't so hopeless after all."

Issei stood, watching as Raynare trembled beneath him.

His grin never wavered.

His harem had begun.

And this was just the beginning.