Andrei was minding his own business, writing the first chapter of his fanfiction about a younger cousin of Shanks and Shamrock. After finishing the chapter, he noticed a survey notification from Crunchyroll titled "ISEKAI SURVEY." Thinking it was just another Crunchyroll promotion, Andrei decided to click on it.
[If you were given a second chance, would you take it?]
[Y/N]
Andrei thought there would be no harm in accepting. He chose Y, which directed him to a survey with specific questions requiring his answers. It felt like a CYOA (Choose Your Own Adventure) survey, but without advantages or disadvantages. He began answering:
[1. What world would you want to be born in?]
Answer: One Piece.
[2. What year would you like to be born?]
Answer: The same year Ace was born.
[3. What family would you like to be born into?]
Answer: Born from a union between Figarland Garling and a member of the Shepard family — creating a backstory where he is the half-brother of Shamrock and Shanks, but raised in the Shepard household under the care of Saint Shepard Ju Peter after his mother died in an unspecified battle and his father abandoned him.
[4. Cheat: Spin for 2 talents from the One Piece world and 1 template from another world.]
🧬 Innate Talents from Gol D. Roger:
Exceptionally High Haki Potential: Naturally awakens all three types of Haki over time.
Gifted with the Voice of All Things: Can hear things others cannot — Poneglyphs, Sea Kings, ancient forces.
Charismatic Presence: Born with a magnetic aura that draws others in.
Battle Awareness: Instinctively reads opponents and reacts under pressure.
🌀 Innate Talents from Monkey D. Luffy:
Instinctive Fighting Genius: Naturally adept at creative, effective fighting.
Unyielding Will: Resistant to intimidation, manipulation, and fear.
Aura of Influence: Inspires loyalty, admiration, and trust without effort.
Emotional & Spiritual Intuition: Connects easily with others and reads the "vibe" of a situation.
☠️ Innate Traits from the Will of D.:
Inborn Defiance: Naturally resists authority, especially unjust power.
Fated to Challenge the World: Driven to seek freedom and uncover the truth.
Cosmic-Level Willpower: Never backs down from impossible odds.
Hidden Luck / Destiny Resistance: Frequently survives impossible situations by sheer fate.
Template from another world:
Cain from "The Strange Talent of Luther Strode."
"Now that's too much... if I don't get stronger than others by a mile, I deserve to die," Andrei muttered to himself while reviewing the character he had created.
[5. Appearance]
Answer: Looks like Michael Demiurgos.
[6. At what age would you like to receive your memories?]
Answer: 10 years old.
[7. Equipment]
Answer: Ingrid from "God of War: Ragnarok," with the Devil Fruit Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Byakko, imbued into it.
[8. Devil Fruit]
Answer: A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, "Haki Hakai no Mi," modeled after Gildarts' Crash Magic. After awakening, it evolves into the "Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Michael Demiurgos."
Satisfied with his answers, Andrei submitted the form. A message thanked him and congratulated him on his "new opportunity." Finding it strange but not thinking much of it, he closed the survey.
After writing another chapter for his fanfic, Andrei decided to eat outside since he hadn't cooked. After checking that his wallet and keys were in his purse, he left the house. Unnoticed, his laptop suddenly powered on, displaying a countdown timer.
Meanwhile, Andrei reached a crosswalk, where the pedestrian light was also counting down:
5... 4... 3... 2... 1...
Andrei began crossing, thinking nothing of it. Suddenly, a truck appeared — speeding at least 200 mph toward him. Frozen like a deer in headlights, Andrei stared as the truck slammed into him, killing him instantly.
At the same moment, the countdown on his laptop hit zero, displaying a final message:
[THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR SURVEY. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FUTURE JOURNEY.]
The laptop then immediately shut down, as if nothing had ever happened.