Navigation: The Intuition is Against Heaven, and the Deduction of the Start is a Cremation

Chapter 2: Another Enlightenment! Birth!

[Your comprehension is unparalleled. Through visualization, you have derived a unique skill—Ittō Kasō!].

[Your comprehension is unparalleled. Through the murmurs of Portgas D. Rouge, you have fully mastered the language of the One Piece world.].

Seeing these words instinctively appear in his mind, Ace was struck with disbelief.

Ittō Kasō! Even in the Bleach universe, was one of the most formidable Kido spells.

Even Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, the strongest Shinigami, wielded Hado #96: Ittō Kasō as his ultimate trump card. And yet, Ace had comprehended it merely by recalling scenes from his past life.

Is this absurd level of comprehension my golden finger in this new world?

Moreover, simply by hearing Rouge’s whispers, he had entirely grasped the language of the One Piece universe. No wonder he understood every word the moment he regained consciousness. Ace focused his mind, and as expected, another line of text emerged before him:

[Ittō Kasō (Exclusive Skill): Your comprehension is unparalleled. Through the visualization of Hado #96, you have derived an exclusive skill—an apocalyptic blade of fire, condensed upon your arm, capable of reducing all to ash.].

[Requirement: Mera Mera no Mi. Unlike the original technique, no self-immolation or severed limbs required.].

Reading through this description, Ace gained a deeper understanding of his newfound ability. Rather than a conventional system interface, this was his unparalleled comprehension granting him detailed insights into his own powers.

And the final line clarified everything—

His comprehension had fused Hado #96: Ittō Kasō with the Mera Mera no Mi, creating a new exclusive skill. Since consuming the Mera Mera no Mi transformed his body into living fire, the need for self-immolation as a catalyst was nullified. Likewise, as a fire elemental, he no longer had to sacrifice an arm to unleash the technique. With this skill in his arsenal, the Mera Mera no Mi would no longer be dismissed as an underwhelming Logia fruit. In fact, its sheer destructive power now far outclassed even the Magma Magma no Mi, renowned as the most devastating Devil Fruit in One Piece. However, securing the Mera Mera no Mi could only be done after he was born.

Ace sighed, glancing at his fully developed body.

Regrettably, he had to endure this wait a little longer to avoid the Marines’ relentless pursuit.

Ha…!

Suddenly, an overwhelming exhaustion washed over him, forcing him to blink slowly. It seemed that comprehending Ittō Kasō had drained a significant amount of his energy. Even with his unparalleled comprehension, he was still an unborn infant. Ace exhaled in resignation, shifting his position slightly to find a more comfortable posture before succumbing to sleep once more.

Time passed. Ace’s eyelids trembled before slowly parting to reveal dark irises.

How long has it been?

His eyes still carried a haze of prolonged slumber.

[Your comprehension is unparalleled. You possess an innate sense of time. Six months have passed since your last awakening.].

As if an instinctual response, new information surfaced in his mind.

Six months…?

Understanding dawned upon him. His birth was drawing near. Though he regretted the time lost, sacrificing six months for Ittō Kasō had certainly been worthwhile.

[Your comprehension is unparalleled. During these six months of slumber, you have attained enlightenment and acquired an exclusive skill—Battle Hibernation!].

[Battle Hibernation (Exclusive Skill): Upon reaching physical exhaustion, your body enters a hibernation state. Upon waking, all physical attributes experience immense enhancement.].

Just as he lamented his time in stasis, another line of text surfaced in his now fully alert mind.

This skill…

Closing his eyes to feel its effects, Ace’s heart shuddered.

Isn’t this akin to the Saiyan bloodline?!

In fact, it seemed like an optimized version. Saiyans needed to brush against death itself to trigger a Zenkai boost, growing stronger each time they survived a near-fatal injury. Yet not everyone could gamble their life so recklessly—one misstep, and they’d truly perish. Even Goku had died multiple times, relying on the Dragon Balls for resurrection. But in the One Piece world, no such miracle existed.

Ace’s newly acquired Battle Hibernation was entirely different. Instead of requiring a life-or-death struggle, it simply activated whenever his body reached its limits. It was a true cycle of endless growth. His six months of slumber had been an absolute jackpot. Satisfaction gleamed in Ace’s eyes. Without hesitation, he delved deeper into Battle Hibernation, testing its circulation through his body. During this process, he fell into another brief slumber, this time lasting only a month. But upon waking, he immediately sensed a significant boost in his physical strength and vitality. Apparently, Battle Hibernation wasn’t just limited to combat. Even rigorous training could trigger its effects. This realization made Ace even more thrilled about its potential. Time flew by, and soon, the twentieth month arrived. A surge of warmth surrounded him as his environment began to shift. A soft glow pierced his vision.

Ace had been born.