One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

[Obtain an intermediate-level prayer order]

[Order Description: The terrifying weapon, the Samurai Sword, is about to strike. It is a terrifying, undead being, for the demon of the sword lurks within its heart.]

[Order Details: 1. Retrieve the Demon Blade. 2. Ensure the survival of Demon Hunter Hime (optional)]

[Basic order reward: 3000 trading points]

[Optional Order Reward: The Demon's Contract (Awarded upon completion of the optional order)]

[Remaining order processing time: 4 minutes and 59 seconds]

[Note: Upon successfully accepting such a prayer order, an energy projection of the host's true form will be automatically generated and immediately projected into the order world.]

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"A demon...and this world I don't know about again."

Abel frowned slightly, remembering an item in his hand: the "Contract to Control Demons".

That initial prayer order was completed by sheer luck.

Because he knew absolutely nothing about the world on the other side of the order, he was completely in the dark.

Now he's being asked to retrieve some kind of demon sword and protect a demon hunter named Hime, which is giving him a real headache.

What I fear most are the demons of this world, like the 'demons' in Demon Slayer, which require special methods to kill.

Or perhaps they're simply impossible to kill?!

Abel looked at the description in the order, "a terrifying undead being," and thought it might really cause trouble.

But retreating is out of the question. He won't die anyway. Even if the body projected onto him 'dies,' his consciousness will return without any harm. So what is there to be afraid of?

He decided to take a gamble!

So I chose to accept the order directly.

Then the familiar scene changed, and after just a moment of stunned silence, the surrounding environment was completely different.

And this time, there was even a hint of warmth?

Abel stood on the bustling street, surveying his surroundings.

The background of this world is very similar to that of modern society.

Skyscrapers, neon signs, briefcases and cell phones, vehicles coming and going, and young girls in JK uniforms.

If it weren't for the system still being there, he would have started to doubt whether he had returned to the world before he transmigrated.

Of course, upon closer inspection, many details will still be found to be inconsistent.

For example, technological development in this world is not so rapid; many people are still using flip phones, and the models of vehicles are also quite old.

Another, and biggest, difference.

This world... contains demons!

"what!!!"

"Run!"

"Don't eat me, don't..."

Under Abel's watchful eye, an indescribable creature covered in fingers and composed of a mass of rotting flesh was attacking passersby.

Then he heard a man standing in the phone booth next to him seemingly calling the police.

"Sea cucumber demon?"

"Is this name for real? Are you sure it's not a dig at football in some country?"

Abel's expression became quite interesting after hearing the name of the demon mentioned by the other party when they called the police.

Just as he was anticipating what organization would appear next and how they would deal with this 'sea cucumber demon', a figure suddenly descended from the sky.

With a loud bang, the 'sea cucumber demon' was smashed to pieces... it exploded...

Seeing the purple liquid spraying everywhere like a burst abscess, along with the internal organs scattered all over the ground and the undigested human skull, even Abel, who had experienced many storms, was speechless for a moment.

"Goodness, is this a physical exorcism?"

After a long while, he finally let out a long breath and then looked at the woman who had jumped off the roof.

He fell from a height of twenty or thirty meters and not only was he unharmed, but he was also holding a strange big hammer. Right now, he was standing in the rotten flesh, laughing madly. He was simply a lunatic!

He's an extraordinary lunatic!

Soon, the police arrived, cordoned off the scene, and began sorting through the body of the 'sea cucumber demon'.

The strange woman with horns on her head was standing in front of a pink-haired woman with another blond man, loudly explaining something.

"It seems those guys must be the so-called demon hunters."

Abel stared at them thoughtfully.

The pink-haired woman seemed very perceptive, instantly noticing his gaze and looking over with a mixture of curiosity and inquiry.

The two of them stared at each other.

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"This woman is dangerous."

After making eye contact, Abel immediately made this judgment.

Before figuring out what was going on in this world, he chose to keep a low profile.

So he withdrew his gaze, calmly blended into the crowd, and disappeared.

"Strange, why does that person give me a familiar feeling?"

Machima, who has long pink hair tied into a braid, murmured to herself.

She suddenly felt an urge to chase after him and ask him what was going on.

But she immediately suppressed him.

Meanwhile, Abel, who seemed to be wandering aimlessly, had actually gathered a considerable amount of intelligence through newspapers and other media.

First of all, he is currently in a place called Nerima Ward in Tokyo.

Secondly, the world is full of information about demons and demon hunters that is publicly known, and it is frequently reported on television.

But that's normal. If what happened just now were the norm, it wouldn't be able to be hidden at all.

Then there's some basic information about demons and demon hunters.

Demons are monsters that are born with the names of all things, including plants, animals, and concepts, and that surpass human intelligence.

People believed that the more terrifying the name, the greater the power of the demon.

Furthermore, demons can maintain their strength and heal their injuries by replenishing human blood.

In other words, not only will sea cucumber demons appear, but also bread demons, tomato demons, celery demons, and even the incredibly terrifying Big Bondi demon... and so on.

So who the hell is afraid of sea cucumbers?!

Abel simply had to get this off his chest.

Devil hunters are individuals who have made pacts with demons to exterminate them, including both government-affiliated "Official Exorcism Divisions" and civilian devil hunters. (The word "Official" is an alternative; I dare not type the exact word for fear of causing problems. Just be aware of this.)

So the good news is that the demons in this world can be destroyed, and that can be done using physical means.

You don't necessarily need to rely on the power of the demon to fight against it.

However, most demon hunters can only hunt other demons by relying on the power of demons.

One last tidbit: it seems that those who make a pact with a demon pay a price every time they use the demon's power.

The cost can vary widely; it could be your lifespan or a part of your body.

Or perhaps something else entirely.

As a result, neither official nor civilian demon hunters live long. They either die in battles against demons or have their lives taken by the demons they have a contract with.

"No matter what, being a demon hunter is always a high-risk profession."

Abel couldn't help but sigh.

But what is that terrifying weapon—the samurai sword?

Where can he find the Blade Demon if he wants to retrieve it?

I'm completely baffled.

Abel decided to buy two packs of cigarettes to perk himself up.

As for the money, it was naturally lent to him free of charge by several seemingly friendly members of the 'motorcycle gang'.

To thank them, he even demonstrated what it means to disassemble a motorcycle by hand.

However, once inside the store, Abel struggled with making a decision.

The main problem was that he didn't recognize any of the cigarettes inside, and for a moment he didn't know which one to choose.

Fortunately, he didn't have trouble making choices and simply pointed to a box at random.

To everyone's surprise, the boss merely raised an eyelid and pointed to the sign next to him.

The sign reads: "Selling tobacco, alcohol, and other similar items to minors is prohibited."

Goodness, I almost forgot about that.

But this didn't stump Abel. He flexed the muscles on his arms and said with a dangerous glint in his eyes, "I'm over thirty years old, I just look young. Have you ever seen a minor as tall and strong as me?"

The boss was startled, and then noticed that Abel was already over 1.7 meters tall, with a strong and well-proportioned physique.

"I'm sorry, but you look so young."

The shopkeeper quickly apologized, and just as he took out the cigarettes, Abel heard a short-haired woman wearing an eye patch covering her right eye say, "This isn't suitable for beginners. Boss, give him my brand, and get me a pack while you're at it."

The cigarette brand is called Wild Raven, which literally translates to Wild Raven, so everyone calls it Wild Raven brand cigarettes.

The boss didn't dare to make the decision on his own, but instead looked at Abel.