"Hey! Look at that idiot doing push-ups again!"
"Really, what's going through that fool's mind? Does he think this will make him stronger?"
"Hahaha! If that's all it took to get stronger, we might as well retire!"
"..."
On a coastal beach, several men wielding large swords were pointing and mocking someone.
Not far away, a man was performing standard push-ups. The onlookers wore wide grins, occasionally spitting out a few more taunts.
"93!"
"94!"
"95!"
"..."
"100!"
Bob counted aloud as he exercised.
With the final push-up completed, he stood up, brushing the sand off his hands.
He shifted his position and sat down on the beach.
Bob upper body was bare, his muscle lines nothing short of perfect.
Gazing at the waves stirred by the sea breeze, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
"It's been almost two months since I arrived here. I wonder if I'll ever make it back..."
As an anime enthusiast, Bob had often fantasized about entering the world of anime.
Fighting side by side with the characters, overcoming enemies, and reaching the pinnacle of the world.
But he never imagined it would actually come true.
Two months ago, Bob was at home watching the action-packed anime "One Punch Man."
Suddenly, he felt the world spin, his vision went dark, and when he opened his eyes, he found himself in an unfamiliar world.
No! Not unfamiliar.
It would be more accurate to say it was both familiar and strange.
Because this was actually the world of the anime "One Piece" from his past life.
However, Bob had arrived a bit early—several decades before the start of the "One Piece" storyline.
Not only was the protagonist Luffy not born yet, but even his father, Dragon of the Revolutionary Army, hadn't come into existence.
At this time, Roger havent even yet become the Pirate King, and Whitebeard hadn't developed his habit of adopting sons.
Big Mom was still a young beauty, and Kaido hadn't eaten his Devil Fruit.
The famous Marineford War was still forty years away.
This was an era of chaos, a time when the Rocks Pirates dominated the seas.
And the place Bob found himself in was Pirate Island, Hachinosu.
The headquarters of the Rocks Pirates.
The identity Bob was assigned upon his arrival was that of a rookie pirate in the Rocks Pirates.
To put it nicely, they were called a pirate crew.
But in reality, they were just a group of ambitious individuals gathered for their own goal.
Each of them had their own ulterior motives, and they were all ruthless and vicious.
This led to frequent infighting and betrayal.
There was no justice here—only strength was the foundation for survival.
Therefore.
Since arriving here, Bob had been working hard to make himself stronger.
Every day, he did 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run.
Because upon arriving in this world, he discovered that he had inherited Saitama's physique.
Though he was puzzled as to why he gained Saitama's physique in the world of "One Piece."
Was it simply because he had been watching "One Punch Man"? But he didn't dwell on it too much, as Saitama's strength was beyond limits.
Moreover.
During these two months of training.
Bob also awakened the three types of Haki from the "One Piece" world.
Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and the rarest Conqueror's Haki.
While many had their own interpretations of these three Haki types,
Bob believed they could be summarized in three words.
Perception, Enhancement, and Spiritual Intimidation.
Through Observation Haki, he could hear the conversations of those pirates.
Everything was clearly perceived by Bob.
Such incidents had occurred countless times over the past two months.
Bob didn't pay much attention to them.
As long as they didn't cause him trouble, he didn't mind continuing his training like this.
After all.
In the original 'One Punch Man' manga, Saitama took three years to break through his limiter.
Would he achieve the same?
Well... he hoped he wouldn't lose his hair.
Touching his luscious hair, Bob couldn't help but think of this crucial issue.
Just as Bob was deep in thought.
Through his extended Observation Haki, Bob sensed someone approaching.
Upon recognizing the person, his face immediately lit up with a smile.
"Yo! Bob, long time no see!"
A man, standing a full six meters tall, wielding a domineering bisento, with golden hair and his iconic whitebeard, walked over.
It was none other than the man who would later be known as the strongest man on earth: Whitebeard Edward Newgate.
However, he was still in his prime years and hadn't yet earned the title "Whitebeard."
Bob laughed, "What brings you here?"
"Gurararara!"
Edward laughed heartily, "I came specifically to see you!"
With that, he casually found a spot next to Bob and sat down, planting his Murakumogiri in the sand.
The two had met a month ago.
Once, while Bob was dealing with some small fry on the island, Edward happened to witness it.
Impressed by Bob skills, the hot-blooded Edward insisted on sparring with him.
As they say, no friendship is formed without a fight, and their personalities clicked.
Thus, they became friends.
"Hahaha! You must have something on your mind, right?"
Bob chuckled.
Having been here for so long, Edward suddenly showing up today - Bob didn't think it was just a casual visit.
Hearing this, Edward laughed again, leaning closer to Bob.
"You know me too well!"
"To be honest, the test for official crew members starts tomorrow, and I hope you can join my division."
"You'll become an official crew member right away, and there are plenty of benefits in my team."
He was well aware of Bob's strength, even though Bob usually kept a low profile.
Just a month ago, he had personally experienced Bob martial arts skills, which were nothing short of genius, a rare find.
Facing Edward's olive branch, Bob had already made up his mind.
If he were to join a division in the Rocks Pirates, Whitebeard's team would undoubtedly be his first choice.
Not only because of his immense strength but also because of his loyalty to his comrades and his longing for family.
In this pirate crew full of scheming and intrigue, he was a breath of fresh air.
And most importantly, he hadn't yet developed the habit of adopting sons.
"Hahaha! Of course, it would be an honor to join your division!"
Bob smiled and nodded, directly accepting Edward's invitation.
"Gurararara!"
Edward burst into hearty laughter, clearly delighted by Bob acceptance. He gave Bob a powerful pat on the back that would have knocked an ordinary man flat, but Bob barely budged - another testament to his extraordinary strength.
"Then it's settled! Tomorrow we'll show those other divisions what real power looks like!" Edward declared, his eyes gleaming with anticipation for the coming trials.
As the sun began to set over Hachinosu, casting long shadows across the beach, the two warriors sat side by side, their alliance marking the beginning of a partnership that would one day shake the very foundations of the pirate world.