Kaizen sat on a sturdy tree branch, his legs dangling as he stared out at the vast jungle before him. The beast that had chased him earlier had long since disappeared, but the encounter had left a clear message—this island was deadly.
He couldn't afford to be weak.
If he wanted to survive, he needed a plan.
[Displaying Status]
Name: Kaizen ArataAge: 10Race: HumanSkills:
Skill Enhancement System (Unique) – Allows enhancement or degradation of any skill up to 100 times.
Enhanced Intelligence – Increased cognitive abilities, faster learning, strategic thinking.
Survival Instinct (Basic) – Improves awareness of threats and surroundings.
Agility x2 – Increased speed and reaction time.
Stat Points: (To be unlocked after further skill usage)
[Status Update: Hunger (Moderate) | Fatigue (Low)]
Kaizen sighed. His body was still weak, but his mind was sharper than ever. He needed to get stronger, and fast.
Step 1: Establish a Base
The jungle was too dangerous to sleep on the ground, so he had to create a tree-based shelter. He needed:✔️ A secure tree with strong branches.✔️ Vines to tie things together.✔️ Large leaves for cover.
Using his enhanced intelligence, he picked a massive tree with thick branches high above the ground. It provided safety from ground predators and a clear vantage point.
He tied together thick branches with vines, layering large leaves on top for camouflage. After a few hours, he had something resembling a nest—not comfortable, but safe.
Step 2: Find Water & Food
[New Quest: Secure a Sustainable Food & Water Source]
Water first.
He knew drinking random water sources could be deadly, but his instincts helped him identify a stream nearby. The water was flowing, which meant it was less likely to be stagnant and dangerous.
After testing a small sip, he felt no immediate sickness, so he marked the location mentally for future use.
Next: Food.
He wasn't going to risk eating some random berries and dying like an idiot. Instead, he looked for:✔️ Fruits that birds ate (less likely to be poisonous).✔️ Edible plants from his knowledge.✔️ Possible protein sources—insects or small animals.
After careful searching, he found a tree full of ripe, yellow fruits that he recognized from One Piece—something similar to bananas. Not ideal, but better than starving.
Step 3: Strengthening His Body
Surviving wasn't enough. He needed to train.
Since he had the Skill Enhancement System, he could upgrade his abilities over time, but training would help naturally improve his stats without wasting skill upgrades.
Training Plan:✔️ Endurance: Running, climbing trees, carrying heavy logs.✔️ Strength: Push-ups, lifting rocks, using vines for resistance training.✔️ Speed & Reflexes: Dodging falling rocks (simulated by dropping them himself), shadow fighting.✔️ Combat Skills: Learning how to use sticks as spears/clubs.
He started small—doing push-ups on the tree branch. His arms burned after just a few sets, showing just how weak his 10-year-old body was.
"This is going to be hell…" he muttered.
But hell was better than death.
Step 4: Using the System Wisely
[Skill Enhancement Available]
Kaizen considered his options carefully.
He could enhance Strength, making his body tougher.He could boost Perception, making him aware of dangers before they struck.Or he could upgrade Survival Instinct, which had already proven useful.
After some thought, he decided:
"Enhance Survival Instinct x2."
A wave of clarity hit him. He could sense the subtle movements of the jungle—the way the leaves rustled, the distant growl of a predator, the shifting winds.
This was going to help him stay alive.
Step 5: Long-Term Goals
✔️ Short-Term Goal: Build strength and master basic survival.✔️ Mid-Term Goal: Hunt animals for protein, make tools and weapons.✔️ Long-Term Goal: Find a way off the island and into the wider One Piece world.
He had no idea how long it would take, but Kaizen Arata was not going to die here.
Looking up at the night sky, he took a deep breath.
This was only the beginning.