Chapter 10: Two Years of Strength

The days blurred into months, and the months turned into two years.

On this island, I was no longer Momonosuke, the weak heir of Wano—I was a survivor, a warrior forged by battle and solitude.

The wilderness became my training ground. Every battle, every hardship shaped me into something stronger.

I was no longer just surviving.

I was thriving.

The days blurred into months, and the months turned into two years.

On this island, I was no longer Momonosuke, the weak heir of Wano—I was a survivor, a warrior forged by battle and solitude.

The wilderness became my training ground. Every battle, every hardship shaped me into something stronger.

I was no longer just surviving.

I was thriving.

The Path to Strength

1. Training My Physique

From the very first day, I knew my body was too weak.

So I pushed myself harder than I thought possible.

I ran through the dense forests, my legs burning with exhaustion, until my speed and stamina reached inhuman levels.I climbed the cliffs daily, strengthening my grip, arms, and core.I punched trees until my fists bled, then kept going until they were tougher than stone.

At first, my body could barely endure it.

But thanks to Kaido's monstrous durability and recovery, I healed faster, adapted quicker, and grew stronger at a terrifying rate.

I was no longer a fragile boy.

I was becoming a warrior.

2. Mastering Haki

Haki was the key to power in this world.

And I had it.

Advanced Conqueror's Haki—the very same power that made my father and roger legends.

At first, I struggled. I could barely control it. When I unleashed it, animals fled in fear, but I had no control over its flow.

But as I trained—**as I fought, as I survived, as I endured pain and hardship—**I refined it.

Conqueror's Haki Training:

I meditated for hours every day, focusing on my willpower, learning to control the waves of energy.I coated my attacks with Conqueror's Haki, making my strikes capable of splitting boulders with raw force.I learned to infuse my entire presence with it, making even the fiercest beasts cower before me.

But I didn't stop there.

I unlocked Observation Haki—the ability to sense movements, intent, and danger before it happened.

At first, it was a flicker, a gut feeling. But after two years of constant fighting, I could predict attacks, dodge incoming threats before they reached me, and sense the presence of any living creature on the island.

Then, Armament Haki followed.

I hardened my fists, punching through trees with ease. I coated my body, taking direct blows from wild beasts without flinching.

In two years, I became untouchable.

The Final Apex of the Island

This island had once been a dangerous land filled with wild beasts.

But by the second year, there was no creature left that could challenge me.

Wolves that once hunted me became prey.

Monstrous tigers that had once chased me now avoided me.

Even the massive apex predator of the island, a beast that had ruled these lands for years, fell before me in battle.

This island no longer ruled me.

I ruled it.

But deep inside, I knew—I had reached the peak of what this island could offer.

I had grown as strong as I could here.

It was time to move forward.

Status Update

After two years, my growth was undeniable.

I willed my System Panel to appear.

[STATUS PANEL]

Name: Kozuki Momonosuke

Age: 10

Physical State: Peak Human (Enhanced by Monstrous Durability & Recovery)

Abilities:

✅ Toki Toki no Mi (Time-Time Fruit) – Limited Time Travel

✅ Advanced Conqueror's Haki (Refined Control, Coating Achieved)

✅ Observation Haki (Mid-Level, Capable of Future Sight for Short Durations)

✅ Armament Haki (Advanced, Can Infuse Attacks with Ryou)

✅ Monstrous Durability & Recovery (Passive: Always Active, Enhanced Endurance & Healing)

I clenched my fists, feeling the raw power surging within me.

I had changed.

I had become stronger than I ever imagined.

But strength alone wasn't enough.

Now, I needed to enter the real world.

To find stronger opponents. To continue my growth.

To set foot on the path to reclaim Wano.

The Arrival of the Pirates

One evening, as I sat atop the highest cliff, gazing at the vast ocean, I saw it—

A ship.

It wasn't just any ship.

A pirate ship.

My Observation Haki expanded, stretching out toward it. I sensed multiple presences—rowdy, chaotic, unrefined.

They were strong, but not like Kaido or my father.

Still, they were pirates. The first humans I had seen in two years.

I narrowed my eyes.

Who were they? Why were they here? And more importantly… what should I do?

This was my chance.

My chance to leave this island.

My chance to enter the real world and truly begin my conquest of strength.

I exhaled slowly, my fists clenching.

For two years, I had trained.

For two years, I had become someone new.

It was time to see just how far I had come.

I stood up, looking toward the approaching ship.