One Piece: Ulquiorra Template

Chapter 3: Forging a Path in a World of Pirates

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In the Bleach universe, both Shinigami and Arrancar initially wield swords, their powers manifesting as Bankai and Resurrección, respectively. Ian's current fusion with the Ulquiorra template was akin to a Shinigami's Shikai, the initial release, or the base form of an Arrancar.

Although swordsmanship in the One Piece world relied primarily on physical strength, sufficient mastery could unleash devastatingly powerful attacks.

"Sword Aura, Sword Pressure, Sword Intent, Sword Domain."

These were the four tiers of swordsmanship that Ian had identified from his past life's knowledge of One Piece.

Sword Aura, the most basic level, was the entry point for becoming a true swordsman. Upon mastering it, even a common sword or knife could slice through steel.

Comprehension of Sword Pressure allowed one to project potent waves of sword energy. At its peak, this energy could even take on a physical form, like Mihawk's devastating slashes.

Beyond Sword Pressure lay the domain of Sword Intent, unique to each individual. Every swordsman's intent differed, like Vista's elegant flower sword style, Kin'emon's fiery Foxfire Style, and countless others.

The pinnacle of swordsmanship was Sword Domain, the fusion of Sword Aura, Sword Pressure, and Sword Intent into a unified force. It wasn't a literal domain, but rather the area within which a swordsman could perfectly control their sword energy, cutting anything within its reach with absolute precision.

Beyond swordsmanship, Ian was also fascinated by Devil Fruits and Haki.

Observation Haki seemed remarkably similar to his own soul-sensing ability, suggesting a potential avenue for training. The ability to predict attacks and perceive the "Voice of All Things" was invaluable. While he possessed High-Speed Regeneration and Hierro, pain was still a factor. He wasn't masochistic enough to enjoy being cut.

Busoshoku Haki, which enhanced both defense and offensive power, mirrored the properties of Hierro. Training in this area was also beneficial; increased durability was always an asset. As for Conqueror's Haki...

This rare ability required the inherent qualities of a king and seemed analogous to spiritual pressure, directly impacting the soul with similar, if not greater, force. Cultivating this was a lower priority.

After all, both Luffy and Kid possessed Conqueror's Haki, yet their conceit had led them to challenge Kaido and Big Mom prematurely, resulting in brutal defeats and imprisonment.

It was too easy to become overconfident. The Marines, despite their lack of Conqueror's Haki, compensated with discipline and strategic thinking.

As for Devil Fruits, they were unnecessary. Ulquiorra's template abilities were comparable to any Devil Fruit power.

Who knew what would happen if he consumed one? Would it cause an internal conflict, like two Devil Fruits clashing within a single body?

The Hollows of Bleach were similar to Devil Fruits in One Piece, Cursed Seals in Naruto, and Dragon Slayer Magic in Fairy Tail, granting users animalistic abilities.

He wouldn't risk it, especially with a system that paved his path to dominance in the One Piece world. The mystery of individuals like Blackbeard, who wielded multiple Devil Fruit powers, remained unsolved.